Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Cairo, Egypt
Ends
Amman, Jordan
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What's Included
Accommodation
11 nights 4-5 hotels, 3 nights deluxe Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin).
Meals
Breakfast daily and all meals aboard Nile Cruiser
Transport
Economy class flights from Cairo to Aswan, Aswan to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel to Aswan and Luxor to CairoAn airport arrival transfers on day 1 and day 9 and a departure transfers on day 9 and 15All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles in Egypt and Jordan
Guide
Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
Others
Touring - Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Petra and MadabaDead Sea - free time, swim and detox
Entrance
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Travel from the legendary pyramids of Cairo to the rose-red city of Petra on the Cairo to Amman - 15 days tour, a private trip for those seeking the ultimate archaeological adventure. Marvel at Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings before heading to Jordan to explore Roman ruins, float in the Dead Sea, and wander Petra’s stunning rock-carved facades.
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day 1 - Cairo
Arrive into Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to relax and enjoy your hotel facilities, or explore Cairo your way. Consider heading out for dinner at one of the restaurants offering views over the Nile River and city, or head to the sound and light show at the pyramids this evening.
OverNight:Cairo
day 2 - Pyramids & Saqqara
Today pay a visit to the only remaining ancient wonder of the world, the impressive Pyramids at Giza Plateau. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks, it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. The other two - Chephren and Mycerinus are equally breathtaking, and all three Pyramids are truly a sight that can only be fully appreciated in person. Continue on to Memphis, where you’ll see the colossal statue of Ramses II before visiting the tomb-strewn necropolis of Saqqara, featuring King Zhoser’s Step Pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC and the template for all future pyramid construction.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Cairo
day 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum
This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.
Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.
This afternoon visit the world famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with trinkets and delights to be found amongst the many shops and stalls located here.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Cairo
day 4 - Aswan & the Philae Temple
Cairo - Aswan. After breakfast, take a short flight south to Aswan and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was rescued in an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s. Due to high water levels in the reservoir created by the Old Aswan Dam and further aquatic drama due to the creation of the mighty High Dam, Philae Temple was relocated stone by stone to higher ground on nearby Agilika Island.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Aswan
day 5 - Abu Simbel
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan. It's an early start today for your short flight down south to explore the temples of Abu Simbel, created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple (built between 1290 and 1224 BC) hewn into the side of a mountain are four famous colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. In a fit of architectural wisdom, Ramses II had the entire temple carefully angled and oriented in order that the sun’s rays would align twice a year on his date of ascension to the throne (in February) and on his birthday (in October) and illuminate the inner sanctum of the temple. The other rock cut temple at Abu Simbel is the Temple of Hathor, which is fronted by six massive standing statues. Four of them represent King Ramses II, the other two are of his beloved wife - Queen Nefertari. Famously, both temples were re-located in a multi-million dollar operation in 1972, further up from the shoreline of Lake Nasser.
Returning to Aswan, free time is offered to perhaps do some shopping in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the Nile River. This afternoon board your luxury Nile cruiser for a three night cruise on the River Nile.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruiser
days 6-7 - Nile Cruising & R&R
Nile Cruising. Spend the next two days relaxing aboard your luxury Nile cruiser, taking in the riverside village views from the deck, and exploring some of the exciting historical sites located along this stretch of the Nile. On day 6 moor up at the riverside and enjoy a visit to the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Consisting of two temples, one dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
On Day 7, you will reach the west bank of Luxor and explore the best of ancient Thebes, the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Meals:2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruising
day 8 - Karnak & Luxor Temple's
After a leisurely breakfast disembark your cruiser this morning to visit Karnak Temple. Karnak is a spectacular myriad of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Later, we'll visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun, construction work on the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC. Check into your Luxor hotel later today, where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Luxor
day 9 - Luxor to the Dead Sea
Luxor - Dead Sea. This morning a transfer will take you to the airport to board your flight to Amman via Cairo (the flight from Cairo to Amman is not included, please see the Trip Notes for further details). Upon arrival transfer to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea, a natural phenomenon, where you float like a cork in the intensely salt rich waters. The high concentration of mineral salts in the sea also gives your skin a fabulous detox!
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Dead Sea
days 10-11 - Dead Sea & Karak Castle
Dead Sea - Kerak Castle - Petra. Time for a bit of pampering - perhaps a day at a Dead Sea spa where you can indulge yourself in a variety of luxurious well-being treatments? Or simply relax in the sun by the Dead Sea, the choice is yours. In the afternoon of day 11 drive south, visiting Kerak Crusader Castle en-route to Petra.
Meals:2 Breakfast
OverNight:Dead Sea (1) Petra (1)
days 12-13 - The Rose City of Petra
Petra - Madaba - Amman. The jewel in Jordan’s archaeological crown is the Rose City of Petra, here you’ll spend a full day sightseeing. Catching your first glimpse of the Treasury through the corridors of the siq, will be a memory sure to remain with you forever. Wander down the ancient Roman rock carved streets, exploring the Nabataean tombs, amphitheatre and other hidden treasures this once-lost city has to offer. If you’re feeling daring, why not climb the hundreds of steps to Ad-Deir? Ad-Deir is better known as the Monastery and with its impressive facade and the spectacular views, it is definitely worth the physical exertion!
On day 13, there's the opportunity to revisit Petra before driving onward to St George’s Church in Madaba to view the fascinating 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land, before continuing to Amman later this afternoon.
Meals:2 Breakfast
OverNight:Petra (1) Amman (1)
day 14 - Roman Jerash & Saracen Castle
Amman - Jerash - Ajlun - Amman. Today take in the magnificent Roman provincial city of Jerash. With its colonnaded street, theatre, nymphaeum and Temples of Artemis and Zeus. Then drive onward to Ajlun for a tour of the crusader era Saracen Castle, built by the armies of Salah ad din.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Amman
day 15 - Amman
Today marks the end of your incredible journey through Egypt and Jordan. A transfer will be provided to take you to airport to meet your onward flight. Should you wish to book additional nights to further explore more of Jordan, please enquire.
For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our: Egypt travel guide and Jordan travel guide.