10 Days Jordan & Egypt Express

Wadi Rum Camp, Jordan - Cairo, Egypt
  • Wadi Rum Jeep Tour, Jordan
  • Petra, Jordan
  •  Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple, Egypt
  • Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon

Details

10 Days | 9 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Everyday
Accommodation: 3* Hotel, 4* Hotel, Camp
Minimum Age: 15

Tour Description


A quick Jordan trip that will let you visit the Kingdom's top attractions such as the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Petra. Continue your visit to Egypt for eight days and explore the famous cities and sightseeing of Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.

Highlights

  • Rejuvenate and relax at the Dead Sea beach
  • Take a short 4x4 ride and overnight at the Wadi Rum desert
  • Stroll along the charming Siq of Petra and see the enigmatic Treasury or Al Khazna
  • Explore Cairo and visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
  • Marvel in the city of Aswan and visit the famous sites such as the High Dam and Philae Temple
  • As your trip wraps up, visit the landmarks in East Bank and West Bank of Luxor

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Dead Sea Beach - Wadi Rum 2 Hours Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum    

Our representative welcomes you with signage at Amman Airport. We continue to drive for 1 hour to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time at the beach and the chance to float on salty water and try the dark mud on the shores for healthy skin (showers and locker rooms are available). Afterward, drive 4 hours southwards via Desert Highway to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. Here still Bedouins live in a traditional way, and by 4x4 Jeep tour you discover canyons, sand dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Transfer to your camp, check in, and overnight.

Sun City Camp or similar
Breakfast

Day 2
Wadi Rum - Petra Visit - Petra Hotel    

Breakfast at camp, and check-out. Then drive for 1.30 hours to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction in Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Along with the guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own (for instance climb the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir). Transfer to your hotel in Petra, check in, and overnight.

Petra Palace Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 3
Petra - Amman Airport - Cairo Airport - Cairo Hotel    

Breakfast and check-out. Transfer for 2.30 hours to Amman airport for departure in Jordan. Fly from Amman to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo, our local representative will meet you at Cairo Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo, check in, and overnight. The remaining time of the day is free leisure on your own. (Note: You may visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar or have dinner at Nile Cruise with a folkloric show.)

Barcelo Pyramids Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 4
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx – Egyptian Museum – Cairo    

08:00 You will be picked up by our representative at your hotel and transferred to enjoy a tour of the Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient 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 by the time of the king's death. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Continue to visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years. Return to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.

Barcelo Pyramids Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 5
Fly Cairo to Aswan – Aswan    

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Flight from Cairo to Aswan takes about 1.30 hours (domestic flight not included). Our local representative will meet and assist you at Aswan airport. Transfer to your hotel and check in (official check in time 14:00) Remaining time of the day, you may explore the ancient city of Aswan by visiting local bazaar or museum on your own. Overnight in Aswan. (Note: Aswan city tour can be done this day. Day 4 can be dedicated to Abu Simbel Tour as an optional tour.)

Citymax Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 6
Aswan City Tour (High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple) – Aswan    

You will explore the city of Aswan including the High Dam, Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale. The controversial Aswan High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. Continue to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Then proceed to a motorboat to reach Agilkia Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae that was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the goddess Isis. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions. Return to your hotel in Aswan and overnight. Note: Optional to do a Felucca boat ride in the afternoon.)

Citymax Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 7
Drive Aswan to Luxor – Luxor    

After breakfast, check out at the hotel. Drive for 3.30 hours to Luxor and transfer to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Luxor. (Note: Optional tour to visit Temple of Horus, and Kom Ombo on this day).

Iberotel Luxor or similar
Breakfast

Day 8
Luxor East Bank (Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple) – Luxor    

Take a short ride to the East Bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at a distance of about 3 kilometers from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour of Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics. Back to your hotel and overnight in Luxor.

Iberotel Luxor or similar
Breakfast

Day 9
Luxor West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon) - Luxor    

Tour starts in the morning by crossing the River Nile to Luxor West Bank. Come and see the magnificent Valley of the King’s. The most concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. It is where cut in rocks tombs for 62 famous kings of New Kingdom, they all are highly decorated and filled with priceless artwork. Continue to visit the Hatshepsut temple built and named after the powerful Queen Hatshepsut the only woman who ascended the throne of Egypt in ancient times. This temple is located at Deir el-Bahari, a steep cliff in the shape of a horseshoe form a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period. Last stop to pay a visit at Colossi of Memnon. The first monument one encounters on a visit to the west bank of Luxor is the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. The temple itself has all but completely disappeared, but the colossal twin statues of the king, which once stood proudly in front of the entrance to the temple, are still there to greet the visitor. Back to your hotel in Luxor and overnight.

Iberotel Luxor or similar
Breakfast

Day 10
Luxor Airport – Cairo Airport    

After breakfast. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. End of Service.

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, a/c, car or mini-van with driver in Jordan & Egypt
  • Complimentary small mineral water and free Wi-Fi on board of the vehicle.
  • 2 hours jeep ride with Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites
  • Two days tour in Luxor with professional English-speaking private guide
  • One day tour in Aswan with professional English-speaking private guide
  • One day tour in Cairo with professional English-speaking private guide
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (ca. 2 hours)
  • 3x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Luxor
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Aswan
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cairo
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra
  • 1x night at Wadi Rum desert on a standard tent with private bathroom on half board basis
  • Meet & assist at Amman, Cairo and Aswan airport.
  • Complimentary daily mask & 01 bottle hand sanitizer if still needed

Exclusions


  •  International or Domestic Flights 
  •  Portage fee and personal expenses 
  •  Tips to the driver and local guides 
  •  Camel ride in Wadi Rum 
  •  Golf cart ride, camel or donkey ride in Petra 
  •  Meals and beverages not stated 
  •  Any optional tours or activities 
  •  Entry visa to Egypt (if applicable) 
  •  Entry visa to Jordan 
  •  Others not mentioned on above inclusions 

Practical Info


- The price is calculated for this itinerary. Modified itineraries may result in higher costs.
- Any change in the number of passengers affects the quote.
- The driver/tour guide escorts according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
- Official check-in time at hotels 15:00 – check-out time at hotels 12:00.
- We do not check the availability of accommodation when planning your trip. Once you booked and any hotel is not available, we search for an alternative and inform you.
- 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles (no A/C, no seat belt) and belong to the local Bedouin association.
- For camping in Wadi Rum we recommend to bring towel and torch light.
- You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
- Entry ticket in Petra includes a 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip of 3-5 JOD per horse).
- In case of rain the government may decide to close Petra due to security reasons.
- All local or escorting guides in Jordan are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Jordan and are not part of our team.
- It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.
- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- The entry visa to Egypt costs for non-restricted nationalities 25 $USD per person upon arrival.
- Departure taxes at airports cost for international departures 25 $USD per person, for domestic departures 5 $USD per person.
- Minor travelers must be accompanied by adult travelers.
- If you opt to have this tour be customized please let us know so we can send the rates accordingly.

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 15 days before the tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 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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