Premium Egypt & Jordan Tour by Intrepid Travel

16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Amman, Jordan

Highlights

Explore all the iconic sites starting with the Pyramids of Giza then discover the Valley of the Kings, Petra, Wadi Rum and the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.

Unwind in two Feature Stays as you experience the best of each country with three unforgettable evenings on a Nile riverboat and a night at a desert camp in Wadi Rum.

Lift the lid on Middle Eastern cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a meal in the home of a local family in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop and dinner at a Bedouin camp cooked in a traditional zarb.

Cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca boat during a fantastic Exclusive Experience. Enjoy drinks on board and watch daily life play out around you as the sun goes down.

Gain an unmatched understanding of the region while travelling with experienced local leaders and spending time with the locals. Discover the Nubian way of life with a family on the Nile and immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during an exciting evening at their camp.

Itinerary

Lose yourself in the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on the "Premium Egypt & Jordan" tour, a 16-day journey from Cairo to Amman. Cruise the Nile in style aboard a riverboat, explore the Valley of the Kings, and visit the awe-inspiring ruins of Petra. Float in the Dead Sea, meet Nubian communities, and be guided by both an Egyptologist and Jordanian expert for an immersive experience. This easy-paced tour is particularly suited for mature travelers seeking both relaxation and deep cultural enrichment. The unique selling point? The chance to tick off two World Wonders and delve into ancient civilizations, all while traveling in unrivaled comfort.

day 1 - Cairo

Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Egypt. When you arrive at the Cairo airport, an included transfer will take you to your hotel. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe get out and explore the busy streets, find a hole-in-the-wall eatery for a snack or relax at your hotel – the pool offers magnificent pyramid views! After your meeting, head out for an included dinner with the group. Your leader will introduce you to Egyptian cuisine, known for being fresh, delicious and unique to the country. Best enjoyed when shared, you’ll tuck into an array of traditional dishes like fatta (a dish made with rice, bread and meat in a garlic and vinegar sauce) and kushari (a delicious mixture of pasta, rice, lentils and fried onions).

included:Complimentary Arrival Transfer, Cairo - Welcome Dinner

accommodation:Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Cairo

This morning, tour the mighty Pyramids of Giza – one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World –and the Sphinx with your leader and expert local guide. For an additional charge, you may be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops). After some time for lunch, your adventure continues to the Grand Egyptian Museum – home to one of the world's great collections of ancient artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun. From jewellery to the famous golden death mask and his gilded sarcophagi, this pharaoh was certainly prepared for the afterlife. Your leader will take you through some of Egypt’s dynastic history and you’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own – home to almost 100,000 artefacts, there’s a whole ancient world to uncover!

included:Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum

accommodation:Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 3 - Aswan

Catch a morning flight to Aswan – Egypt’s southernmost city. Check into your hotel, then travel to Philae Island and visit the Temple of Isis – the goddess of health, marriage and wisdom – rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and relocated here. Your leader will share stories of the history and changing landscape of the island. Then, take a boat to a Nubian village on an island in the middle of the Nile. Walk through the village before sitting down to dinner with a local Nubian family in their home. Enjoy traditional Nubian food, swap stories with your friendly hosts and gain a unique perspective into their way of life.

included:Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner, Aswan - Philae Temple

accommodation:Sonesta Nouba or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Aswan - Nile Cruise

After breakfast, you may like to take a stroll around Aswan or join an optional tour of Abu Simbel – a temple complex that was dismantled and moved to make way for the Aswan High Dam. Board a Nile riverboat – your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights! Travelling by riverboat allows you to get to the heart of each destination while ensuring the journeys in between are every bit as interesting. In the afternoon, board a traditional felucca sailing boat where you can sit back and relax with some drinks as the sun sets over your surroundings. Return to your riverboat for dinner.

included:Aswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca

accommodation:Amwaj Nile Cruise (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Nile Cruise - Edfu

Enjoy a peaceful morning on board your riverboat, then set out in the afternoon along the river, relaxing in the sun on deck and taking in the desert hills. Arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, where your leader will let you in on the secrets of this ancient sanctuary. Built in approximately 181 BC, Kom Ombo is dedicated to two gods – Horus (god of protection) and Sobek (god of fertility, linked to the Nile’s water). Each god has a dedicated section – north or south – and there have been recent discoveries of mummified crocodiles in the Sobek section. After, return to your riverboat and continue to Edfu where you’ll dock for the evening.

included:Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple

accommodation:Amwaj Nile Cruise (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - Nile Cruise - Luxor

This morning, you’ll be moored near Edfu and may have the option to venture independently into town to see the nearby temple. Sail towards Luxor passing through the Esna Locks. Arrive at the open-air museum of Luxor – from the spectacular temple complex of Karnak to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs. Today you'll explore the Karnak Temple. One of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of some 200 years. You’ll also head over to our Intrepid Foundation partner, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), a local NGO dedicated to providing free veterinary care for wounded working animals in the region.

included:Luxor - Karnak Temple

accommodation:Amwaj Nile Cruise (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 7 - Luxor

Today you will leave your riverboat and travel to the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills are over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. With your leader, explore the place where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th to 11th century BC) were secretly interred for all eternity, and where discoveries are still being made. Your leader will explain the history and legends of these people and the significance of the many paintings and hieroglyphics. Entry is included to three tombs of your choosing, as well as access to the tomb of Tutankhamun. The unearthing of the young Pharaoh’s resting place is one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries, and today you’ll explore the painted chamber that holds his famous golden sarcophagus. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut then view the Colossi of Memnon – two 17-m-high statues on Luxor's west bank.

included:Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs), Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun, Luxor - Colossi of Memnon

accommodation:Sonesta St George Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Cairo

Board a flight to Cairo this morning. When you arrive, settle into your hotel then head out to the Al-Azhar neighbourhood to visit Khan al-Khalili Bazaar – a sprawling maze of alleyways including the gold market, cloth market, 'perfume street' and the spice market. For a glimpse of the vibrant street life and local culture of Old Islamic Cairo continue to the UNESCO World Heritage protected El Moez Street to admire the stunning architecture of historic mosques, palaces, and madrasas. Stop off in Cairo’s oldest coffeeshop for an Arabic coffee or mint tea as you watch the world go by. The best food in Cairo is made inside a local home – this afternoon, you’ll be welcomed into the home of a local family to sit down and enjoy a meal of traditional dishes as you gain an inside look at modern Egyptian life.

included:Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner, Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo - Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe

accommodation:Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo, Sonesta Cairo, or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 9 - Amman

Today you’ll catch an unescorted flight to the Jordanian capital Amman for the second half of your trip. When you arrive, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel, where there will be a second welcome meeting with your new group and local leader at 6 pm. If you arrive early, maybe visit a local cafe and pick up an ara’yes (pita filled with spiced meats). Maybe head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre or the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. After your meeting, head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your group and leader. Sharing food is a huge part of Jordanian culture. Tonight, your leader will introduce you to some of the country’s most beloved dishes, like mansaf (a dish made with lamb, yoghurt and rice) and kunafa (a dessert made with pastry and cheese).

included:Complimentary Arrival Transfer, Amman - Welcome Dinner

accommodation:InterContinental Amman or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 10 - Amman

This morning, leave Amman for a short drive north to Jerash where you’ll find some of the world’s best Greco-Roman ruins. Reaching its peak as a favourite of the emperor Hadrian, Jerash is home to a collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets. Your leader will share the history of the ruins and help you imagine what life once looked like in this Roman city. Grand columns encircle the city's centrepiece of the Oval Plaza – a great place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches. After, return to Amman and head to a cooking school for a look behind the scenes of Jordanian cuisine. During this hands-on activity, you will learn how to make some classic dishes like Maqlubeh, Mutabbal and Baba Ghanouj before sitting down as a group to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

included:Jerash - Roman ruins, Amman - cooking class and dinner

accommodation:InterContinental Amman or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 11 - Dead Sea

Today, you’ll make the journey from Amman to the Dead Sea. Named for the lack of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty that the water density makes swimming very difficult, but bobbing on the water's surface is a fun experience. On the way, stop off at Mount Nebo and hear the story of how Moses saw the Promised Land before he died from what is believed to be this very spot and St Georges Church – best known for its Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land. When you arrive, enjoy some time to float in the waters of the Dead Sea, relax on your hotel’s beachfront or take a dip in the infinity pool.

included:Madaba - St Georges Church, Mt Nebo - Site visit

accommodation:Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 12 - Petra

Depart the Dead Sea and drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak – your leader will explain how this ancient castle was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in 1189. Enjoy the scenery and stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the Dana Nature Reserve before arriving in the late afternoon to your Petra accommodation. Petra dates back to the sixth century BC and is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, featuring an impressive series of tombs and dwellings carved directly into the rock. When you arrive, start uncovering the secrets of Petra with the knowledgeable guidance of your leader. The iconic view of the Treasury's glorious facade, glimpsed from a narrow cleft known as the Siq, is perhaps the single-most striking sight of the entire region.

included:Shobak 'Crusader' Castle, Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra

accommodation:Petra Moon Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 13 - Petra

Today you will return to Petra to explore more of this remarkable and enormous site at your own pace. Walk once more through the Siq that leads through the rock and is at points only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 m on either side. You’ll also have time to climb to the Monastery if you wish, providing a magnificent view of the entire site. Or take a free transfer to Little Petra with the option of hiking through the back door to Petra. There is a cafeteria on the site, where you can enjoy your own light lunch. Tonight, maybe take the chance to witness Petra by night – seeing the Treasury Plaza lit up by candlelight while Bedouin music plays is a truly memorable experience.

included:Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided), Petra - Homecooked Dinner with Local Family

accommodation:Petra Moon Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 14 - Wadi Rum

This morning, drive to Wadi Rum – a protected area of desert that impresses with sandstone mountains, canyons and arches. Enjoy some lunch in the small village of Rum then jump into a local jeep and journey into Wadi Rum with your Bedouin hosts. Visit several of the area’s distinctive rock formations and appreciate the silent desert landscapes, home to hardy Bedouin communities that live in scattered camps. Gain a deeper understanding of their way of life as you join them for a zarb (underground oven) dinner at one of their camps, set deep in the desert. Tonight’s Feature Stay accommodation is a camp that offers a base among remote and wild surroundings. Spacious tents are fitted out with comforts like king-sized beds, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Fall asleep in your tent after witnessing a magnificent canopy of stars outside, and wake up to a sunrise over the red-hued landscape.

included:Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided), Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour, Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner

accommodation:Mazayen Camp or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 15 - Amman

After waking up in the unique surrounds of your Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area before scaling one of the large dunes for panoramic views of your surroundings. After, return to Amman for the evening. Tonight, you might like to join your group for a final dinner to round off your adventure – speak to your leader about the best restaurants in the city that are popular with the locals.

included:Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk

accommodation:InterContinental Amman or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 16 - Amman

Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. If you have arranged a private airport transfer, you will be advised of the pick-up time. If you would like to spend more time in Amman, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 12 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep

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An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival TransferCairo - Welcome DinnerCairo - Pyramids of Giza and the SphinxCairo - Grand Egyptian MuseumAswan - Nubian Village Visit and DinnerAswan - Philae TempleAswan - Sunset drinks on a feluccaIzbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo TempleLuxor - Karnak TempleLuxor - Hatshepsut TempleLuxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)Luxor - Tomb of TutankhamunLuxor - Colossi of MemnonCairo - Home-Cooked DinnerCairo - Khan al-Khalili BazaarCairo - Al-Azhar MosqueCairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafeAmman - Welcome DinnerJerash - Roman ruinsAmman - cooking class and dinnerMadaba - St Georges ChurchMt Nebo - Site visitShobak 'Crusader' CastlePetra - Leader-led tour of PetraPetra - Petra second day visit (unguided)Petra - Homecooked Dinner with Local FamilyWadi Rum - Desert Jeep tourWadi Rum - Zarb Local DinnerWadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk

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