Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids 2026

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Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo, including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo
    • at sandstone Petra
    • and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan's Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5
    • 000 years of history in the world's oldest civilization. Visit pyramids
    • temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens
    • traveling to places immortal and intriguing. And indulge in modern-day luxuries
    • enriched by the past
    • at premier hotels and resorts with views of the iconic sites you've dreamed of seeing. Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo
    • including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat. Begin in Amman
    • Jordan

What's this trip about?

    Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo, including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start City Amman, Jordan
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amman
  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Petra

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional entertainment by sword dancers TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba, thousands of years old Visit to Aswan Dam, spanning the Nile A 3-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Amman, Jordan

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
. A transfer is included from Amman airport to the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, a luxurious beachfront resort nestled on the shores of the ancient salt lake at the lowest point on Earth. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

PORTOFCALL : Amman, Jordan

Day 2 Roman Antiquities in Jerash

Set off on an excursion to Jerash, site of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East and a window to its past glory as an important imperial city. Your local guide shares expert insights about the sites you w...

Day 3 Mt. Nebo, Madaba & Petra

Thousands of years of biblical history reveal themselves today on a visit to Mt. Nebo where you will see what Moses saw when he looked out over the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba for a visit to St. George Greek Orthodox Church wh...

Day 4 The Jordanian City of Petra

Travel to a magnificent red rose city dating back to the 1st century BC. Ancient master builders carved palaces, temples, tombs and more into the stone cliffs you will see here today. Picture yourself standing in awe at the 130-foot...

Day 5 Desert Adventures in Wadi Rum

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle* with an option to ride a camel makes y...

Day 6 Fly to Abu Simbel

A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 fe...

Day 7 A Sacred Temple & a day's end Felucca Cruise

A full day of Egyptian exploration includes a visit to the Aswan Dam, and a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples constructed in the "classic" Egyptian style. ...

Day 8 Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu

Cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a walk away from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments. After lunch aboar...

Day 9 Luxor & The Valley of Kings & Queens

Buried under the sand for more than 1,000 years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history an...

Day 10 The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. Following an early lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in...

Day 11 Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. View o...

Day 12 Treasures of Old Cairo

Located on the right bank of the River Nile, the historic district of Old Coptic Cairo predates its modern-day processor with sites that date back to the 6th century BC, including ones allegedly visited by the holy family of Joseph,...

Day 13 Journey Home

Tour ends: Cairo.
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Marriott Mena House to Cairo Airport. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport. 

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Cairo, Egypt

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Dates & Availability

Price From $12,690
Price per day$976
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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11 Jan 2026
24 Jan 2026
$14,590
$19,070
18 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
$14,590
$19,070
08 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
$14,590
$19,070
22 Feb 2026
07 Mar 2026
$14,590
$19,070
08 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
$14,590
$19,070
15 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
$14,590
$19,070
05 Apr 2026
18 Apr 2026
$14,590
$19,070
19 Apr 2026
02 May 2026
$13,590
$18,070
13 Sep 2026
26 Sep 2026
$14,590
$19,070
04 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026
$14,590
$19,070

All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.

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