Prepare to witness some of the most awe-inspiring sights of the ancient world — without the premium price tag. Stand in the shadows of the mighty Pyramids of Giza, steal a kiss from the legendary Sphinx, and sail down the Nile on a traditional felucca as the sun sets behind palm-lined banks. From the lively markets of Cairo to the serene shores of the Red Sea, this journey offers a rich blend of culture, history, and adventure — all designed with the budget-conscious traveller in mind.
Cross into Jordan and dive deeper into the region’s magic. Marvel at the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, where golden sands meet towering rock formations that feel straight out of a sci-fi movie. Discover the rose-red city of Petra — a wonder of the ancient world carved into stone — before floating effortlessly in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. With expert local guides, cozy accommodations, and plenty of optional experiences, this tour is a cost-effective way to explore two fascinating countries without compromising on unforgettable moments.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
12 Days
Cairo / Amman
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
3-4 Star
4-24 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
Departs
4
3 reviews
Discovery,Standard
All Year Round
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Discover the fascinating highlights of Egypt and Jordan on this 12-day adventure, with a taste of sailing on the Nile River.
This trip includes an international flight between Cairo and Amman, meaning more time to discover. Plus all breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners and airport transfer on Day 1 of tour.
Spend a night onboard a traditional Felucca boat, cruising past Nubian towns and stopping for swim spots – Access to wc facilities available.
Embark on an unforgettable adventures in Jordan including Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea and exploring The Lost City of Petra!
Spend a night under the stars at our Desert Camp in Wadi Rum, enjoying traditional Jordanian foods and music around the campfire.
Tag along your expert Egyptologist Guide visiting some of the world’s most impressive historic sites – the Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Aswan, Karnak & Luxor Temples and more.
Shape your holiday with optional extras from hot-air ballooning in Luxor to camel-trekking in Wadi Rum desert and exploring The Lost City of Petra at night by candle-light.
Home of the Ajlun Castle built in 1184, the town has great examples of Islamic architecture. Ajlun Archaeological Museum has all sorts of artefacts from the region.
The modern and ancient capital of Jordan is one of the oldest inhabited cities. The city's modern buildings blend amazingly with the remnants of ancient civilizations.
Sunniest city of Egypt and a popular touristic stop for many cruises. The local market here is an excellent place to do some shopping and to find Egyptian fresh spices.
Cairo is the sprawling capital city of Egypt, located on the banks of the Nile River, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling city life.
Kom Ombo means ‘hill of the gold’ crowned with Temple of Komombo. The temple is unusual as one side is dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek.
A top travel destination in Egypt with a wealth of historic monuments and buildings bringing Egypt’s fabled past to life. Luxor is called the world’s greatest open air museum.
The 42m long obelisk was left unfinished when some cracks appeared, but had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest, weighing nearly 1100 tons!
Absolutely stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum summarizes the romance of the desert. You may meet some friendly Bedouins living close by.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 15:00pm for visitıng the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem! Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Barcelo Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Included Activities
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – The Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, you’ll board the overnight sleeper cabin train to Aswan, where you can unwind and rest comfortably as you travel through Egypt’s stunning landscapes.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Cabin Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of The Grand Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 700 EGP
The Grand Egyptian Museum – 1470 EGP
We start the day with Aswan city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation City Max Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 550 EGP
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous?
Accommodation Pyramisa Isis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the train station and go back to Cairo.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Cabin Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 750 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple – 440 EGP
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo and, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!
Accommodation Mena Tyche Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! In the afternoon, we make our way to Wadi Rum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
Accommodation Desert Rose Camp
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Guided City Tour in Amman
Sightseeing of Jerash
Sightseeing of Ajloun
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek and jeep safari through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation La Maison Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
Jeep Ride in Wadi Rum – 22 USD
Petra By Night Tour – 43 USD
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum – 10 USD
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation La Maison Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.
Accommodation Mena Tyche Hotel – 3 Star similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included ActivitiesÂ
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included Breakfast
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 700 EGP
Egyptian Museum – 550 EGP
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 550 EGP
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 1-night cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD
We hop on the coach and drive towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the sailing on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
After our river excursion, we will drive to Luxor for our overnight stay.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sailing on the Felucca
We start the day with a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. In the evening, we will check out the Luxor Temple. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 750 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple – 440 EGP
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Citadel of Saladin – 550 EGP
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner – 22 USD
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Guided City Tour in Amman
Sightseeing of Jerash
Sightseeing of Ajloun
Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
Accommodation Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum – 7 USD
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Jeep Safari
Optional ActivitiesÂ
Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included ActivitiesÂ
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 1 Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 15:00pm for visitıng the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem! Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Barcelo Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Included Activities
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
Day 2 Cairo City Tour - Overnight train to Aswan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Cairo City Tour - Overnight train to Aswan
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – The Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, you’ll board the overnight sleeper cabin train to Aswan, where you can unwind and rest comfortably as you travel through Egypt’s stunning landscapes.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Cabin Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of The Grand Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 700 EGP
The Grand Egyptian Museum – 1470 EGP
Day 3 Aswan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Aswan
We start the day with Aswan city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation City Max Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 550 EGP
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD
Day 5 Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous?
Accommodation Pyramisa Isis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the train station and go back to Cairo.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Cabin Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 750 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple – 440 EGP
Day 7 Cairo, Amman ( by Flight)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Cairo, Amman ( by Flight)
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo and, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!
Accommodation Mena Tyche Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 8 Amman, Ajlun, Jerash, Wadi Rum
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Amman, Ajlun, Jerash, Wadi Rum
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! In the afternoon, we make our way to Wadi Rum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
Accommodation Desert Rose Camp
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Guided City Tour in Amman
Sightseeing of Jerash
Sightseeing of Ajloun
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek and jeep safari through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation La Maison Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
Jeep Ride in Wadi Rum – 22 USD
Petra By Night Tour – 43 USD
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum – 10 USD
Day 10 Petra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 Petra
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation La Maison Hotel – 3 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 11 Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
Detailed Itinerary
Day 11 Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.
Accommodation Mena Tyche Hotel – 3 Star similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included ActivitiesÂ
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 1 Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
Day 2 Cairo City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Cairo City Tour
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 700 EGP
Egyptian Museum – 550 EGP
Day 3 Cairo - Flight to Aswan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Cairo - Flight to Aswan
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 550 EGP
Day 4 Aswan - Felucca Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Aswan - Felucca Cruise
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 1-night cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD
Day 5 Komombo, Edfu, Felucca cruise on the Nile, Luxor
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Day 5 Komombo, Edfu, Felucca cruise on the Nile, Luxor
We hop on the coach and drive towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the sailing on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
After our river excursion, we will drive to Luxor for our overnight stay.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sailing on the Felucca
We start the day with a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. In the evening, we will check out the Luxor Temple. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 750 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple – 440 EGP
Day 8 Cairo City Tour
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Day 8 Cairo City Tour
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Citadel of Saladin – 550 EGP
Day 9 Cairo, Amman ( by Flight)
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Day 9 Cairo, Amman ( by Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner – 22 USD
Day 10 Amman, Ajlun, Jerash
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Day 10 Amman, Ajlun, Jerash
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Guided City Tour in Amman
Sightseeing of Jerash
Sightseeing of Ajloun
Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
Accommodation Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum – 7 USD
Day 12 Wadi Rum, Petra
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Day 12 Wadi Rum, Petra
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Jeep Safari
Optional ActivitiesÂ
Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 13 Petra
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Day 13 Petra
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 14 Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
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Day 14 Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included ActivitiesÂ
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!
4 star hotels, Sleeper Cabin Trains, Felucca Boat in Egypt, 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan.
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip and airport transfers for the included flights
Airport Transfer(s)
Overnight Sleeper Cabin trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan
Flight
Flight between Cairo and Amman.
Sightseeing
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx
Sakkara Pyramid
Philae Temple
Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Edfu Temple
Komombo Temple
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Dead Sea
Shobak Castle
Jerash
Ajloun
Wadi Rum
Petra Ancient City
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
The hotel is set in the legendary city of Cairo, only 4 km from the mythical Giza Plateau, a World Heritage Site that's home to the famous Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
CITYMAX HOTEL ASWAN
Aswan
4 Star
Situated in Kornish Al Nile, Citymax Hotel Aswan features an outdoor swimming pool. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
PYRAMISA HOTEL
Luxor
4 Star
Situated on the banks of the Nile, this resort offers air-conditioned rooms overlooking the river, a tropical garden or outdoor pools. It is located in the center of Luxor and 1 km from the Luxor Temple.
FELUCCA BOAT
Aswan
Superior Felucca
Feluccas are basic, traditional sailing boats that have been used on the Nile for centuries. They are very simple sailing boats without engines.Felucca experience is an essential highlight of trips in Egypt!
MENA TYCHE HOTEL
Amman
3 Star
The hotel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Amman. All rooms offer high speed internet, Lcd flat screen TVs, safes, tea & coffee making facilities and air-condition.
LA MAISON HOTEL
Petra
3 Star
The hotel is uniquely located in Wadi Musa, a 5-minute walk from the Jordanian world wonder, the Red Rose City of Petra. Hotel La Maison offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TVs.
DESERT ROSE CAMPSITE
Wadi Rum
Campsite
Desert Rose Camp provides access to numerous tourist attractions in the area. Bathroom amenities comprise a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, as well as dressing gowns and towels.
SLEEPER TRAIN
Cairo-Aswan / Luxor-Cairo
Sleeper Cabin Train
Sleeper cabin trains in Egypt offer a adventurous way to travel between major cities. While they might not be the most luxurious experience, many travelers find them a practical and memorable option.
Accommodation
Cairo
BARCELO CAIRO HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
CITYMAX HOTEL ASWAN
4 Star
Accommodation
Luxor
PYRAMISA HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
FELUCCA BOAT
Superior Felucca
Accommodation
Amman
MENA TYCHE HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Petra
LA MAISON HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Wadi Rum
DESERT ROSE CAMPSITE
Campsite
Accommodation
Cairo-Aswan / Luxor-Cairo
SLEEPER TRAIN
Sleeper Cabin Train
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Accomodation 4
Transportation 3.67
Value for Money 4.33
Guide 4.67
Overall 4
M. Vicary
The guide tried hard to accommodate everyone’s interests. Wadi Rum was excellent.
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B. Gill
Overall was very great tour. I will recommend definitely.
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M. Vicary
Sam was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and caring. The trip was fun. I learnt a lot about Egyptian history. Ramy was also very kind.
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Discover the fascinating highlights of Egypt and Jordan on this 12-day adventure, with a taste of sailing on the Nile River.
This trip includes an international flight between Cairo and Amman, meaning more time to discover. Plus all breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners and airport transfer on Day 1 of tour.
Spend a night onboard a traditional Felucca boat, cruising past Nubian towns and stopping for swim spots – Access to wc facilities available.
Embark on an unforgettable adventures in Jordan including Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea and exploring The Lost City of Petra!
Spend a night under the stars at our Desert Camp in Wadi Rum, enjoying traditional Jordanian foods and music around the campfire.
Tag along your expert Egyptologist Guide visiting some of the world’s most impressive historic sites – the Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Aswan, Karnak & Luxor Temples and more.
Shape your holiday with optional extras from hot-air ballooning in Luxor to camel-trekking in Wadi Rum desert and exploring The Lost City of Petra at night by candle-light.
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M. Vicary
The guide tried hard to accommodate everyone’s interests. Wadi Rum was excellent.
B. Gill
Overall was very great tour. I will recommend definitely.
M. Vicary
Sam was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and caring. The trip was fun. I learnt a lot about Egyptian history. Ramy was also very kind.
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