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10 Days | Best of Egypt & Jordan

Best of Egypt & Jordan

overview

Discover the amazing wonders of Egypt and Jordan in class and comfort. We offer you the feeling of the pharaoh when you visit the Pyramids of Giza and sail from Aswan to Luxor with all the famous sightseeing between the two spots. Start the adventure from your hotel in Cairo to the international Cairo airport to take your domestic flight to Aswan. Embark on a five-star Egyptian Nile cruise and see Egypt’s best sites, guided by a professional Egyptologist guide for your entire stay. Visiting the High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple of Edfu, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.  As you wind up Egypt, breath-taking sites of Jordan, Wadi Rum, Petra, and more will be awaiting.

itinerary

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet our English-speaking representative who will guide you through the immigration and customs departments to finish the full procedures for you.

Heading to the three Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only one left of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This 146-meter-high Pyramid is just one part of a huge funerary complex. The Great Sphinx is another essential feature of Egypt, characterized by the head of a man with the body of a lion. Your visit to the Giza plateau will end with the mortuary temple of king Chefren, which was used for the mummification process. Then having lunch in a local restaurant.

The next visit will be to the Egyptian Museum, the home of Egypt’s antiquities which are dating back to different ages, including the treasures of Tutankhamen, the most famous king in Egypt. Finally, heading to your hotel to enjoy a nice night.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Lunch

After breakfast, picking you up from your hotel in Cairo to the airport to catch your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will join your private tour guide to visit The High Dam which is built across the River Nile at Aswan and was constructed between 1960 and 1970. Then, to Philae Temple that dedicated to Isis, the goddess of Love and beauty. The temple`s structure was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as a part of the UNESCO Nubia Rescue Project.

It is lunchtime, you will be transferred to the Nile Cruise to have lunch on board, then the cruise will start sailing after lunchtime heading to Kom Ombo Temple. Once you finish the visit, back to the Nile cruise to sail again to Edfu, to enjoy your dinner on board.

Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy your tasty breakfast on the boat under the sunshine of Aswan and get ready to start another amazing visit to The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, a Greco-Roman temple that was constructed during the Ptolemaic Era. Back to the cruise to have lunch and tea break while enjoying the sunset on the boat. Then, start sailing again to Luxor, enjoying dinner on board and the unique Galabya party.

 Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A good start with a delicious breakfast under the sunshine floating on the Nile. Then, join your private tour guide heading to the West Bank of Luxor, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt's rulers between the 18th and the 20th dynasties, it is home to tombs of the Great Pharaoh Ramses II, and the Young Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Also, the Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful & best-preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Colossi of Memnon as well, two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor.

Then, lunch on board, in the afternoon, you are free at leisure with a tea-break, dinner on board.

 overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Having breakfast on the boat, heading to the East Bank of Luxor to visit the massive and impressive Karnak Temple, the largest temple structure ever built by man. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.  Once you finish, your lunch will be served at an oriental restaurant. Then, going to Luxor Temple, the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built mostly by Amenhotep III and Rameses II.

Your stay in Luxor would not quite be the same without a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon (optional tour). Finlay, transfer to Luxor Airport to take your domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to Hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International airport where you will catch your international flight to Amman. Our representative will meet and assist you upon your arrival at Amman International Airport. After that, you will be transferred to your hotel in Amman by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in.

Overnight in Amman.

Meals: Breakfast

After a tasty breakfast at your hotel, your day will start with a round-up of Amman’s Citadel and Roman Theatre, before traveling to the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash. Lastly, relax and swim in the Dead Sea. At 423 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is officially the lowest place on earth making it a fascinating destination to visit. Also known as the Salt Sea, the Dead Sea is an ideal location for rest and relaxation with biking and hiking aplenty. A holiday to the Dead Sea provides an idyllic alternative to the bustling cities, with plenty of things to do for those who seek a little adventure.

Overnight in the Dead Sea

After your delicious breakfast and breathtaking sunrise view, enjoy around an hour free to float in the salt-rich waters and relax on a mineral beach equipped with parasols and showers, before heading to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. As you travel, gaze at the desert landscapes and hear tales of Jordan’s history. Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people some 2000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city, located 245 kilometers from Amman at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, dominated ancient Arabia. Pass by Little Petra, a small rocky valley with carvings that archaeologists believe acted as the Nabatean’s caravan, before heading to the main city. Continue to Petra to learn more about its magnificent history. On arrival, enjoy a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders with a local guide. First, walk or ride a horse through the famous 'siq', a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers, and a rock fissure that was once the main entrance to the city. Marvel at your first glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful Treasury 'El Khazneh' as the canyon suddenly opens up. Then, walk through the widening canyon to see the 3000-seat Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the High Place of Sacrifice: a cliff-top altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies. As you explore, listen as your guide describes how the Nabateans sculpted the buildings, and learn how they mastered the harsh desert conditions to make their lives here.

overnight in Petra.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, take a day to explore Petra, carved into the red stone by the Nabataeans around 2,000 years ago. Hear about Petra’s complex history, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, explore the sites, and admire the Hellenistic architecture, before heading back for dinner.

Your last day with an exciting ride through the exquisite and virtually untouched desert landscape of Wadi rum. A 4x4 jeep will take you to stunning sights and viewpoints, past towering cliffs of weathered stone and desert animals,

overnight in Bedouin camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Amman airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Best of Egypt & Jordan

Standard Accomodation

  • Amarante Pyramids Hotel
  • Sparr Hotel
  • Hassan Zawaidah Camp
  • Edom Hotel
  • Dead Sea Spa Hotel

Comfort Accomodation

  • ADONIS
  • Cairo Pyramids Hotel
  • Sparr Hotel
  • Dead Sea Spa Hotel
  • Mazayen Wadi Rum
  • Petra Moon Hotel

Deluxe Accomodation

  • Ramses Hilton
  • Dead Sea Spa Hotel
  • Landmark Amman Hotel & Conference Center
  • Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel
  • Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel
  • Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise

inclusions

Meet and assist services at Airports upon arrival and departure

All transfers by a private A/C vehicle with English speaking representative

Local English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2-3 hours)

Local English speaking spot guide in Jerash (about 1 hour)

Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo including breakfast

Accommodation for 3 nights in Nile cruise based on full board

Accommodation for 1 night in Amman including breakfast

Accommodation for 1 night in Dead Sea including breakfast

Accommodation for 1 night in Bedouin camp including breakfast

Accommodation for 1 night in petra including breakfast

English speaking driver at the Dead Sea

Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites

Short horse ride in Petra (included in ticket)

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary

Services charges and taxes

4x4 jeeps in wadi rum

exclusions

International airfare to Egypt & Jordan

Entry visa to Egypt & Jordan

King Hussein border fees

Personal spending

Excursions tours

Tipping

dates and availability

Starting Ending Prices from
1999 Confirm Booking
2090 Confirm Booking