Lights of Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise

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15 daysDuration

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50 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Amman, Jordan

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Itinerary

Experience the best of Jordan and Egypt on the "Lights of Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise," a 15-day city sightseeing trip starting in Amman and ending in Cairo. Designed for senior travelers, this easy-paced group tour covers highlights like Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the timeless Nile, ensuring every day is comfortably filled with discovery. With accommodation, transport, and meals all included, you’ll enjoy a seamless travel experience from start to finish. The unique feature of this trip is the inclusion of a Nile cruise, allowing you to unwind and soak in spectacular river views while exploring ancient temples and bustling cities.

day 1 - Amman

Arrival at Amman airport. Welcome to Jordan!. Border procedures and transfer to the hotel. Free time.

day 2 - Amman, Jerash, Amman

After breakfast, we travel to the north of Jordan. In the mountains, we discover the AJLUN FORTRESS, a mighty castle from the 12th Century. Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived in this area. We will visit the old CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS. Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch is included. We continue to JERASH, and visit its impressive Roman archaeological site. Return to AMMAN. Arrival and accommodation.

day 3 - Amman, Madaba, Amman

We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.

day 4 - Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea

We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and accommodation included.

Meals:Buffet Internacional

day 5 - Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra

Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. We ascend to the historic King´s Road, which tells us about the Moab Kingdom of the Bible. At the top of a hill we will be surprised by the castle of KARAK (entrance included), an impressive example of military architecture of the twelfth century. It soon became one of the most important fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Arrival at DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner (included)and accommodation. Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.

Meals:Buffet

day 6 - Petra, Wadi Rum

Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We include a 45minute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation included in a desert camp.

day 7 - Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat, Saint Catherine

After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s second city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We walk through the center before continuing to the border of ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in this modern and tourist city with its excellent beaches. There’s time to relax, have lunch and stroll around. Are you tempted to have a swim? We then continue towards the EGYPT border, and into Sinai. On the way, there’s chance to take photographs of the Pharaoh’s Island with the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continue to SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommodation and dinner included. FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay an entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20. Approximate rates and subject to change without prior notice by the authorities of the country. Drones and cameras with a 5,5 mtr zoom are prohibited as well as other types of professional equipment cameras ( Europamundo is not responsiblefor objects that may be seized at borders by the authorities of the countries)IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circumstances or due to a small number of participants, it may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan to Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA TABA FERRY with a duration of just over two hours. During the ferry crossing, there will be no assistance from any guide.

day 8 - Saint Catherine, The Well Of Moses, Cairo

At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the Burning Bush that burned without being consumed”. The monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue on through the Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes. Lunch included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon. Accommodation.

day 9 - Cairo

Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.

day 10 - Cairo, Luxor

Breakfast. Transfer from Cairo hotel to the airport and flight included to LUXOR. Arrival and transfer to the cruise, boarding and accommodation. Full board on the cruise. Visit impressive set of temples of Luxor and Karnak. Accommodation on board.

day 11 - Luxor, Esna

Today you will be able to admire the Necropolis of Thebes, visiting the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS, where are hidden the tombs of the main pharaohs. Composed of several rooms and corridors that lead to the burial chambers, are among others, Ramses III, Seti I and Amenhotep II. You will also visit the Colossae of Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenophis II, as well as the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the Temple of Medinet Habu. During this day we can enjoy the beauty of the Nile riverbanks. You could do different activities on the boat and at evening enjoy the music at the disco. Full board. Night on board, navigating to ESNA.

Meals:International Buffet

day 12 - Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan

Arrival to EDFU and visit the Temple of Horus (God represented by a Falcon), which in the past was partially covered by lime during the periodic flooding of the river Nile. The rescue and restoration work complete, we now have one of the most beautiful temples of Ptolemaic times, in an exceptional state of preservation. Navigation to KOM OMBO. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where we find a Nilometer (former system for measuring the level of the Nile River) and a mummified crocodile. During the evening you will be able to enjoy the Chilaba’s party, local typical outfit (on route you could economically acquire them at local markets). Full board. Accommodation on board, navigating to ASWAN.

Meals:International Buffet

day 13 - Aswan

Arrival to ASWAN. Possibility of getting the optional tour to Abu Simbel (visit NOT included in the itinerary), located two hundred and eighty kilometers from Aswam, visit the western desert and the temples carved on the cliff by Ramses II during the twelfth century BC, with 20 meters high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Visit the Red Granite quarry where is the famous 41 meters high Unfinished Obelisk. We will also visit the Aswan Dam, one of the largest in the world, which created Lake Nasser with a length of more than 500 km. We will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a small island that can only be accessed by boat. In the afternoon, a felucca cruise on the Nile, typical sailing boats in the area, heading to the island of Kitchener where the Botanical Garden is located. Full board. Accommodation on board.

Meals:Buffet Internacional

day 14 - Aswan, Cairo

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the plane to Cairo (flight included). Arrival to CAIRO airport and transfer to the hotel. During the evening, visit the Light and Sound Show at the Giza Pyramids. Accommodation.

day 15 - Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

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Accommodation

Amman - Amman West (4 Star Hotel)Amman - Rotana (4 Star Hotel)Mar Muerto - Crowne Plaza Jordan (5 Star Hotel)Petra - Hotel Panorama (4 Star Hotel)Wadi Rum - Campamento Mazayen (4 Star Hotel)Santa Catalina - Morgan Land (3 Star Hotel)El Cairo - Movenpick Media City (5 Star Hotel)Luxor - Barco Crown Jewel (5 Star Hotel)Luxor - Barco Crown Jewel (5 Star Hotel)Esna - Barco Crown Prince (5 Star Hotel)Aswan - Barco Crown Prince (5 Star Hotel)

Meals

11 Lunch included in: Jerash, Madaba, Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra, The Well of Moses, Cairo, Luxor, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan8 dinner included in: Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Saint Catherine, Luxor, Esna, Aswan, Aswan

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Includes arrival transferIncludes departure transferBoat: Ship Temple of Philae, sailing boats felucca

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General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: CairoExcursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of GizaTicket admission: Fortress and Church of Saint Sergius in Ajlun, Archaeological site in Jerash;, Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles of the Dessert;, Church of St. George, Madaba Archaeological Park, Arqueological Site, Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex, Kerak castle, Moses Springs and Petra Museum, Arqueological Site, Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides, Monastery of Santa Catalina, Well of Moses, Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood, Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Necropolis of Thebas, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Temple of Horus, Temple of Kom Ombo, Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan DamFlights included: Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo

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