Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise
Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise
Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise
15 Days Starting in Amman, Jordan and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2506207
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Jordan and Egypt with our "Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise" tour. Begin your adventure in Amman, exploring ancient fortresses and Roman ruins, before visiting the historic sites of Madaba and Mount Nebo. Experience the unique buoyancy of the Dead Sea and marvel at the wonders of Petra and Wadi Rum. Continue to Egypt, where you'll witness the grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, and the majestic temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cruise along the Nile, visiting iconic sites like the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Philae, before concluding your trip in the vibrant city of Cairo. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, ensuring an enriching and memorable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival at Amman airport. Welcome to Jordan!. Border procedures and transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Day 2 : Amman, Jerash, Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we travel to the north of Jordan. In the mountains, we discover the AJLUN FORTRESS, a mighty castle from the 12th Century. Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived in this area. We will visit the old CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS. Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch is included. We continue to JERASH, and visit its impressive Roman archaeological site. Return to AMMAN. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 3 : Amman, Madaba, Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.
Day 4 : Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and accommodation included.
Day 5 : Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. We ascend to the historic King´s Road, which tells us about the Moab Kingdom of the Bible. At the top of a hill we will be surprised by the castle of KARAK (entrance included), an impressive example of military architecture of the twelfth century. It soon became one of the most important fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Arrival at DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner (included)and accommodation. Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.
Day 6 : Petra, Wadi Rum
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: desert camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation included in a desert camp.
Day 7 : Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Location: Aqaba
Accommodation Name: hotel-resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will leave for AQABA, Jordan’s second city. We will visit Jordan’s second city, a modern, commercial port city. Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel-resort and the warm waters of the Red Sea!
Day 8 : Aqaba, Amman, Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will depart via “the desert road” to the AMMAN airport. Arrival. We will take a flight to Egypt for a little over an hour. Arrival at CAIRO. Border procedures and transfer to the hotel. Free time. Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the trip from Aqaba to Amman airport may be made by regular VIP coach.
Day 9 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
Day 10 : Cairo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast. Transfer from Cairo hotel to the airport and flight included to LUXOR. Arrival and transfer to the cruise, boarding and accommodation. Full board on the cruise. Visit impressive set of temples of Luxor and Karnak. Accommodation on board.
Day 11 : Luxor, Esna
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will be able to admire the Necropolis of Thebes, visiting the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS, where are hidden the tombs of the main pharaohs. Composed of several rooms and corridors that lead to the burial chambers, are among others, Ramses III, Seti I and Amenhotep II. You will also visit the Colossae of Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenophis II, as well as the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the Temple of Medinet Habu. During this day we can enjoy the beauty of the Nile riverbanks. You could do different activities on the boat and at evening enjoy the music at the disco. Full board. Night on board, navigating to ESNA.
Day 12 : Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrival to EDFU and visit the Temple of Horus (God represented by a Falcon), which in the past was partially covered by lime during the periodic flooding of the river Nile. The rescue and restoration work complete, we now have one of the most beautiful temples of Ptolemaic times, in an exceptional state of preservation. Navigation to KOM OMBO. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where we find a Nilometer (former system for measuring the level of the Nile River) and a mummified crocodile. During the evening you will be able to enjoy the Chilaba’s party, local typical outfit (on route you could economically acquire them at local markets). Full board. Accommodation on board, navigating to ASWAN.
Day 13 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrival to ASWAN. Possibility of getting the optional tour to Abu Simbel (visit NOT included in the itinerary), located two hundred and eighty kilometers from Aswam, visit the western desert and the temples carved on the cliff by Ramses II during the twelfth century BC, with 20 meters high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Visit the Red Granite quarry where is the famous 41 meters high Unfinished Obelisk. We will also visit the Aswan Dam, one of the largest in the world, which created Lake Nasser with a length of more than 500 km. We will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a small island that can only be accessed by boat. In the afternoon, a felucca cruise on the Nile, typical sailing boats in the area, heading to the island of Kitchener where the Botanical Garden is located. Full board. Accommodation on board.
Day 14 : Aswan, Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the plane to Cairo (flight included). Arrival to CAIRO airport and transfer to the hotel. During the evening, visit the Light and Sound Show at the Giza Pyramids. Accommodation.
Day 15 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers
Transfers from and to the airport are included.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included throughout the tour.
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on various days as specified in the itinerary.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours to various historical and cultural sites are included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to various attractions and sites are included.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo are included.
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Nile Cruise
A Nile cruise with full board is included.
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4x4 Vehicle Tour
A 4x4 vehicle tour in Wadi Rum is included.
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Camel Ride
A 45-minute camel ride in the Wadi Rum desert is included.
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Felucca Cruise
A felucca cruise on the Nile is included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours such as the visit to Abu Simbel are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Jordan and Egypt are not included.
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Tickets Inside Pyramids
Tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with included flights between Jordan and Egypt, comfortable coach transfers, and a scenic Nile cruise. Experience local culture with 4x4 vehicles in Wadi Rum and a camel ride through the desert.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in well-appointed hotels in Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, and Cairo, with a unique desert camp experience in Wadi Rum and a luxurious Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Check out our Q&As
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What historical sites will we visit in Jordan?
In Jordan, you will visit the Ajlun Fortress, the Church of Saint Sergius, the Roman archaeological site in Jerash, the Castles of the Desert including Qasr Kharana and Qusayr Amra, the Madaba Archaeological Park, the Church of St. George, Mount Nebo, Bethany on the banks of the River Jordan, the Dead Sea Museum, the castle of Karak, the Crusader Castle in Shoubak, the Moses Spring, and the Petra Museum.
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What activities are included in the Wadi Rum desert visit?
In Wadi Rum, you will board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes, stop in the town of Rum to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple, enjoy a 45-minute camel ride through the desert, and visit the Khazali Canyon to see engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation in a desert camp are also included.
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What can we expect during the Nile cruise?
During the Nile cruise, you will visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Necropolis of Thebes including the Valley of the Kings, the Colossae of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut, the Temple of Medinet Habu, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, and enjoy a felucca cruise on the Nile. Full board and accommodation on the cruise are included.
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What are the highlights of the Cairo visit?
In Cairo, you will explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Coptic neighborhood including the Hanging Church. You will also attend the Light and Sound Show at the Giza Pyramids.
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Is there an optional tour available during the Aswan visit?
Yes, there is an optional tour to Abu Simbel, where you can visit the temples carved on the cliff by Ramses II, including the statues dedicated to the god Amon Ra and the Temple of Nefertari dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
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