Tour Types: Private Tour Package
Runs: Sat, Tue, Thu
Accommodation: 5* Hotels, Desert Camp
Minimum Age: 12
Tour Description
Explore the best Egypt and Jordan have to offer on this private 12-day tour. Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and stroll in El Khalili Bazaar. Sail along the Nile and visit the Temples in Luxor and Kom Ombo. In Jordan discover the rock city Petra, the beauty of Wadi Rum desert and relax at the Dead Sea beach. History and culture of both countries will be revealed to you by private tour guides. While 5* hotels and a deluxe camp in Wadi Rum will ensure a comfortable stay.
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Marvel at the Giza Pyramids.
- Enjoy a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Explore the rock city Petra.
- Spend a night at a camp in Wadi Rum.
- Float in the Dead Sea.
Day 1
Cairo Airport - Cairo Hotel
1 Stop
1
Cairo Airport
Ahlan Wa Sahlan – Welcome to Egypt! Our representative meets you at the passport control of Cairo Airport. Transfer to your booked hotel in Egypt’s capital, check in. Remainder of the day free.
5* Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar
Day 2
Grand Egyptian Museum - Coptic Quarter - Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Cairo Hotel
3 Stops
1
Grand Egyptian Museum
Today we tour the incredible Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Many items are being exhibited for the first time.
2
Old Cairo
Continue to Old Cairo which has the remains of old Babylon's fortress walls partially surrounding the Coptic Quarter with its fascinating churches, the convent of St. George and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
3
Khan El Khalil Bazaar
The tour will end by visiting Cairo’s most famous open-air market, the Khan El Khalil Grand Bazaar, located in the old area of Al-Qahira. Here you can buy souvenirs such as silverwares, faux antiques, stained glass lamps, incense and more. Return to your hotel in Cairo.
5* Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar
Breakfast
Day 3
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx - Flight to Luxor - Nile Cruise
2 Stops
1
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Drive to the Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity it was considered as one of the seven wonders of the world and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed. See also the Great Sphinx, part of the funerary complex of Khephren.
2
Luxor Nile Cruise
Flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your cruise ship.
5* Radamis Nile Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4
Nile Cruise: Luxor
2 Stops
1
Luxor East Bank
Start the visit of the eastern bank of Luxor, with the Temple of Karnak, which dominates the entire site. Continue to the Temple of Luxor, the work of two great pharaohs Ramses II and Ramses III.
2
Luxor West Bank
Proceed to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings with the tombs of the most important pharaohs of the new empire, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the gigantic and grandiose Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship embarkation and sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board.
5* Radamis Nile Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Nile Cruise: Edfu & Kom Ombo
2 Stops
1
Edfu
Breakfast on board. The tour begins by visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. It is also the repository of the most detailed legacy on matters of cult and temple function. You’ll have your lunch back on board the ship and sail on to Kom Ombo.
2
Kom Ombo
In the afternoon you will have time to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple. After the tour you will get back to the ship, you will sail to Aswan and enjoy a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board the ship.
5* Radamis Nile Cruise or similar
Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Nile Cruise: Optional Visit Abu Simbel (extra cost) - Philae Temple
2 Stops
1
Optional Abu Simbel Visit
If you wish to make an optional visit to Abu Simbel. Early in the morning, drive about 3.5 hours to visit the amazing Abu Simbel Temples which were built by the well-known Ramesses II. The biggest temple is called the Great Temple and dedicated to the famous god Ra-Horakhty. While the smaller temple is dedicated to King Ramesses II, himself and to his wife Queen Nefertari.
2
Philae Temple
By motorboat reach Agilkia Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae that was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions. Overnight on board the ship.
5* Radamis Nile Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Disembark Nile Cruise: Flight Aswan to Cairo - Cairo Hotel
2 Stops
1
Disembark Nile Cruise
After breakfast, disembark from the cruise.
2
Flight Aswan to Cairo
At scheduled time transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo. At Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
5* Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar
Breakfast
Day 8
Cairo Hotel - Cairo Airport / Amman Airport - Amman Hotel
2 Stops
1
Cairo Airport - Amman Airport
Breakfast. At a scheduled time, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Amman.
2
Amman
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! Our representative meets you with a signage before the immigration and assists you with the procedure. The ride to the hotel in Amman takes around 50 minutes. Check-in, rest of the day at leisure.
5* The House Boutique Suites or similar
Breakfast
Day 9
Amman Hotel - Mt Nebo - Madaba - King’s Way – Mujib Photo Stop - Kerak Castle - Petra Hotel
5 Stops
1
Mount Nebo
Your driver takes you to Mt Nebo. From here overlook the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land. According to the Bible this is the place where Moses was granted to see the Promised Land before he died and alleged to be his burial place.
2
Madaba
Short ride to Madaba, the town known in Jordan as the “City of Mosaic”. See the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land at St. George’s Church.
3
King's Way
Travel along the famous ancient caravan route of the King’s Way. Short photo stop in Wadi Al Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation.
4
Kerak Castle
Then to the remains of the Crusader castle Kerak. Explore the underground passageways, enjoy the view and imagine how the forces of Salah ad-Din besieged this stronghold several times.
5
Petra Hotel
Afterwards, drive 2 hours to your hotel in Petra for check-in and a leisurely evening.
5* Petra Moon Luxury Hotel or similar
Breakfast
Day 10
Petra Visit - Wadi Rum Camp
2 Stops
1
Petra
Today visit Petra, the spectacular rose rock city. Petra is the biggest attraction of Jordan and was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabatean Arabs. Start with a walk to the canyon, the so-called Siq, at its end you see the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. The building rises over 40 meters and is carved into sandstone like most of Petra’s architecture. Continue via the Street of Facades, passing by the Theatre to the Royal Tombs.
2
Wadi Rum Camp
From Petra the journey takes us 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum. Check into your campsite, where dinner and the desert night with a hopefully starry sky awaits you.
Desert Season Camp (Luxury Dome) or similar
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11
Wadi Rum 3 Hours Jeep Ride - Dead Sea Hotel
2 Stops
1
Wadi Rum Jeep Ride
Wadi Rum has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and this dramatic desert is Jordan’s largest wadi. Hop in a 4x4 and with your Bedouin driver uncover more of the vast desert. The rugged landscape, the changing colours of sand and mountains, the serene atmosphere will make you understand why Wadi Rum is one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. You see canyons, red sand dunes, Nabataean rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge formed over centuries.
2
Dead Sea Hotel
A long-distance drive of four hours lies ahead of you, taking you to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Check into your hotel for a leisurely afternoon at the beach, floating in salty waters.
5* Movenpick Resort or similar
Breakfast
Day 12
Dead Sea Hotel - Amman Airport
1 Stop
1
Amman Airport
At a prearranged time, we pick you up from your hotel lobby. The journey to Amman Airport takes about an hour. Say farewell to Jordan - Ma’a Salamah!
Inclusions
- Meet & greet upon arrival at airports.
- 1 airport transfer upon arrival.
- 1 airport transfer upon departure.
- Private transportation in new vehicle.
- 3 nights at hotel with breakfast in Cairo.
- 4 nights on board of the Nile Cruise on full board basis.
- 1 night at hotel with breakfast in Amman.
- 1 night at hotel with breakfast in Petra.
- 1 night at Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner.
- 1 night at hotel with breakfast at Dead Sea.
- Professional English speaking guide service on tour days
- 3 hours jeep ride in Wadi Rum.
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
Exclusions
- Domestic airfare (Cairo to Luxor / Aswan to Cairo).
- Entry visa Egypt (25 USD for non-restricted nationalities).
- Entry visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info).
- Meals and beverage not stated.
- Entrance fee to enter the Giza Pyramids from inside (can be paid on spot).
- Entrance fees to additional tombs in Luxor (can be paid on spot).
- Extra ticket Al Kubtha Trail or Treasury View Trail in Petra (10 Jordanian Dinar per person / per trail).
- Tips, portage and personal expenses.
Practical Info
• Minimum number of guests to run this tour is 2. • For entry visa and passport requirements Jordan see our blog post Jordan Visa Information. • Find tips and information about visiting Petra in our article. • The Nile cruise schedule may be changed in sequence but not in visits according to navigational circumstances. The regular departure days of the 4-night cruises are Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. • Prices for the period from 23 December till 07 January are upon request.
How to Book this Tour
After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 100 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 45 days before arrival.
• 10% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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