Prepare to witness one of the greatest cultures of the ancient world and its wonders. As you sail your felucca down the Nile there will be many more wonders to follow the beautiful Giza pyramids. Enjoy the stroll and make your way to Jordan. A fresh start but to a familiar culture. The amazing Petra awaits you before you jump in the Dead Sea.
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This 16-day adventure showcases the unmissable highlights of Egypt and Jordan, with extended stays in the capital cities of Cairo and Amman.
Enjoy an included international flight between Egypt and Jordan to save on discovery time.
Spend two nights sailing down the Nile River on a traditional Felucca boat and experience the local way of life – Access to WC facilities available throughout.
Camp out under the stars in Wadi Rum at a Jordanian Desert Camp! Then get the engines revving for an included 4×4 safari through the desert.
Tick off bucket-list Wonders of the World with your local and highly-knowledgeable Egyptologist guides, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt, the Lost City of Petra in Jordan and the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt.
Enjoy free time in both Cairo and Amman to explore at your own pace, haggle through the chaotic markets and join your local guide for city tours to the cities’ best sights!
Tailor your holiday with optional activities including camel trekking in the desert, exploring Petra by candle-light, a dinner cruise in Cairo, hiking through the Ajloun Natural Reserve, hot-air ballooning over Luxor or a day trip to Abu Simbel.
Home of Ajlun Castle built in 1184 shows great examples of Islamic architecture. Ajlun Archaeological Museum has all sorts of artefacts from the region.
Alexandria
Alexandria
Amman
Amman
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.
Aswan
Aswan
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 the best place to find Egyptian fresh spices.
Cairo
Cairo
With the Great Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, magnificent monuments, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo offers an experience of a lifetime.
Dahab
Dahab
“Gold” in Arabic, the city’s name was inspired from the golden sands by the Red Sea coast. Dahab offers Oceanside dinners and crystal-clear waters for diving and snorkeling.
Dead Sea
Dead Sea
With a 30 minute drive from Amman you reach this unique spot in Jordan. Dead Sea brings a sense of unreality to any traveler passing through.
Edfu
Edfu
Edfu has the most complete and best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, which was constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC
Giza
Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only one still remaining to this day. An absolute must see.
Jerash
Jerash
Less than an hour drive from Amman takes you 2000 years back in time. Jerash hosts the best preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside of Italy.
Komombo
Komombo
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.
Luxor
Luxor
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.
Petra
Petra
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is described as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of mankind's cultural heritage'. Simply amazing.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple
This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam.
Sakkara
Sakkara
The oldest complete stone building complex in history was built as Djoser's step pyramid and it is located in Sakkara.
Shobak Castle
Shobak Castle
Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk
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!
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum
Absolutely stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum summarizes the romance of the desert. You may meet some friendly Bedouins living close by at the desert.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo.
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 450 EGP
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Day 2: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo
Rise and shine, we’re travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and walk the ruins one of the largest and most significant libraries ever on earth. The Great Library of Alexandria stood for decades as the universal capital of knowledge and learning for all ancient scholars. Stand where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest structure men has seen for centuries. Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers alike! Once you get your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for overnight stay.
After breakfast we visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. The afternoon is left to sightseeing in Sakkara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid, built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon we board our bus to Luxor. In the evening we’ll check into our Premium hotel by the River of Nile...
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
After our breakfast, we depart for the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt. In the afternoon we drive to Aswan for overnight stay.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner - 26 USD
Entrance Fees Karnak Temple - 200 EGP
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Day 5: Aswan, Felucca Cruise
After breakfast we start to explore Aswan, the smallest of the three major tourist cities based on the Nile, famous for the amazing Philea Temple and take a short motorboat ride to reach the island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the River of Nile. Its various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient sights of Egypt. Later in the afternoon, we embark the felucca to cruise along the Nile.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Aswan and Philae Temple Sailing On The Felucca
Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 180 EGP
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Day 6: Felucca cruise on the Nile
Today we sail all day long on the Nile, watching the beautiful scenery pass us by and wave to the locals continuing their day of washing, swimming and fishing. Whilst being absorbed by the culture we can sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on the earth.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Included Activities Sailing On The Felucca
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Day 7: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Today we say farewell to our floating home and disembark, and then we visit Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. Our next stop is Edfu, the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC.Then after we drive to Luxor check into hotel, after a refreshing break we gather in the lobby and depart from the hotel to visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the moon god), representing the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probably smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
After our breakfast, we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkey awaits to take us into the Valley of the Kings. Next is our discovery of the magnificent “city of the Dead” where tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is our next stop. Then we drive to Cairo for overnight stay.
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 244 EGP Queen Hatshepsut - 142 EGP
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Day 9: Cairo City Tour
Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the ancient world, the Egyptian Museum, that houses more than 100,000 relics of Egypt. Today we discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar.
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum - 220 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 180 EGP
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Day 10: 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 Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner - 22 USD
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Day 11: Amman, Ajlun, Jerash
Eat up at breakfast as you depart for Ajloun Castle and the impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! As you get your daily dose of history and amazement, return to Amman for the evening.
Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Jerash Sightseeing of Ajloun
We make for our camp at the otherworldly desert of Wadi Rum. No better way to roam the desert filled with impressive rock formations, time to jump on a jeep safari. Brace for a local feast afterwards, we’re having an authentic Jordanian dinner in a magical setting tonight. Naturally to be followed by a camp fire in the desert, singing and sharing stories – scary or not – and bonding with your travel mates. Hope for a clear sky and a stunning starry sky at our desert camp.
Accommodation Hilawi Camp Site
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum - 7 USD
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Day 13: Wadi Rum, Petra
The experience of a lifetime awaits. Next up will be the magnificent world-famous Petra, the greatest attraction in the Middle East and a full day of exploration. Your local guide will provide a brief history of the ancient city and show you the ins and outs. The massive underground city is carved into a huge rose-coloured rock, make sure to have your cameras at the ready! You’ll also get a chance to discover the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheatre along the way. Remain in Petra overnight as none can have enough of it.
Accommodation Petra Palace Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
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Day 14: Petra, Deadsea, Amman
A day is never enough for the vastness of Petra. The tour of the ‘Red Rose City’ continues before we drive to the lowest point of dry land on earth. The Dead Sea, also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, is hundreds of metres below sea level, hence the famous incredibly salty water that floats you almost above waist. Enjoy the warm sun, cleansing mud baths and the most original swimming experience ever. Then continue to Amman where we
Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City Sightseeing of Dead Sea Swim And Float At Dead Sea
Optional Activities Lunch At Dead Sea - 12 USD
Entrance Fees Dead Sea - 10 USD Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
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Day 15: Amman City Tour
Time to discover the vibrant Jordanian capital of Amman. Embark on a city tour of beautiful sites and highlights including the Citadel and the Amphitheatre, and discover the impressive history of Jordan. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the town on your own terms and listen to prayers as you watch the sun set.
Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Amman
Entrance Fees King Abdullah Mosque - 2 JD Roman Theatre - 3 JD Amman Citadel - 3 JD
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Day 16: Amman
Our tour finishes after breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends.
Meals Included Breakfast
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. Single supplement needs only be paid if the passenger does not want to
share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to the tour fee. Discounts can
only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made
to the original booking.
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. Single supplement needs only be paid if the
passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to
the tour fee. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date,
regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
The tour price and the local payment cover the following services:
Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan
Airport Transfer
From Cairo Airport to the Cairo Hotel on day one
Meals
15 breakfasts | 2 lunches | 4 dinners
Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus | 4x4 jeep (Wadi Rum) | Felucca Cruise boat| Flight between Egypt and Jordan
Flight
International Flight between Cairo and Amman.
Guide
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides
What is not included in the tour price and local payment?
Any flights
Travel insurance
Meals not stated in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips & gestures
Visa fees
Entrance fees to the sights and museums
Optional activities
Other services not stated in the itinerary
Hotels are subject to change depending on the group size.
THE OASIS HOTEL PYRAMIDS - CAIRO
The hotel is located very close to Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx. Hotel offers a sundeck, swimming pool, tennis court, gym and fitness center.
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL - LUXOR
This 5 star hotel, located in the heart of Luxor by the Nile River, provides an outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. All rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite TV.
HELNAN HOTEL - ASWAN
This 5 star hotel overlooking the river, offers a pool, nightclub and spa centre. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar and a satellite TV.
DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL - DAHAB
This beautiful hotel located by the Red Sea features an outdoor pool and a panoramic view of the Sinai Mountain. All of the rooms are air-conditioned and have balcony with a spectacular view.
HILLAWI CAMP - WADI RUM
Staying in Wadi Rum is an experience not do be missed. This camp is large, yet has a wonderful atmosphere, nice rooms with attached bathroom and wonderful staff
PETRA PALACE HOTEL - PETRA
This hotel is very centrally located , it’s only 50 meters away from Petra entrance. This hotel has also an outdoor swimming pool to offer
LA MAISON HOTEL - PETRA
IBIS HOTEL - AMMAN
This hotel is only 30 min driver from the airport, perfectly designed for a comfortable stay experience with it’s sound-proof rooms.
3 km away from the Amman Castle.
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