Classic Egypt and Jordan

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Egypt, with its mighty Nile, austere pyramids, towering temples, and many other glittering finds in the time of Pharaoh, has fascinated innumerable visitors from all over the world. Jordan boasting pink-hued Petra also inspires most veteran travelers. This tour, starting from Cairo, ending in Amman, and including a leisurely cruise along the Nile, is just an ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Marvel at the magnificent pyramids at Giza
    • Discover the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
    • Cruise down the powerful Nile
    • Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash
    • Get lost in the pink city of Petra

What's this trip about?

    Egypt, with its mighty Nile, austere pyramids, towering temples, and many other glittering finds in the time of Pharaoh, has fascinated innumerable visitors from all over the world. Jordan boasting pink-hued Petra also inspires most veteran travelers. This tour, starting from Cairo, ending in Amman, and including a leisurely cruise along the Nile, is just an ideal choice for you to explore the eminent lost civilizations of the Middle East.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairo
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Flights: Cairo - Aswan, Luxor – Cairo, Cairo – Amman (airport tax and fuel fee included)
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Private transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Arrival - Cairo

Overnight: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt, once the mighty land of pharaohs!

Upon touchdown, you will be met by our airport representative and then transferred to your hotel with a private vehicle. Check-in and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Begin your exploration from Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital of the Old Kingdom. It is now an open-air museum sheltering the 10-meter-long statue of Rameses II. Your next stop, the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqa...

Day 3: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Step into the Egyptian Museum for a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian history from

the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. Later, proceed to the medieval Citadel of Saladin in Old Cairo. The inside Moh...

Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Take a morning flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, go straight to your Nile cruise ship to check in. Your shore excursion in Aswan includes the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Late in the afternoon, take the chance to sail on the Nile with a traditional Egyptian Felucca and explore the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island.

Day 5: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Cruise on, and when the ship arrives in Kom Ombo, go ashore to see the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other to Sobek. Return to the ship and contin...

Day 6: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Once the ship arrives in Luxor in the morning, disembark to explore the west bank of Luxor. Step into three tombs of the ancient Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings to learn about ancient Egyptian belie...

Day 7: Luxor - Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Disembark the cruise and continue to explore the east bank of Luxor. You will find two of Egypt's most important sites, the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. They were linked by a long avenue of Sphinxes, part of whi...

Day 8: Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Amman

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, the beating heart of Jordan. On arrival, our representative will welcome you and introduce you to your English-speaking

chauffeur for a private tour of the ...

Day 9: Amman - Petra

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Petra

Leave Amman behind and move forward to Petra hidden in a basin surrounded by mountains in southern Jordan. There are three stops on the way, with the first at Mt. Nebo for a view of the Promised Land and the beautiful mos...

Day 10: Petra

Meal: Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Take your time to explore Petra. In the first two hours, with a professional tour guide, you will click off the must-sees in the lost city and learn about the history and exotic l...

Day 11: Petra - Amman

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Amman

After breakfast and a relaxing morning, you will begin your journey back north to Amman, which will take about 3.5 hours on the way. For the rest time, you may explore the leafy residential districts, modern malls, and art galleries in the western part of the city.

Day 12: Amman - Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Free time until being transferred to Queen Alia Airport via a private vehicle for your departure flight to your next destination.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,176
Price per day$348
Last Updated: 2/19/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. 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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival in Cairo or departure from Amman
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Excess Baggage Charge for flight
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • Cairo: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar
  • Nile River Cruise: M/S Blue Shadow II or similar
  • Amman: Ayass Hotel or similar
  • Petra: Petra Guest House Hotel or similar
  • Notes: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.
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Meals Included
11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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