Lights of Jordan and Cairo

10 Days Starting in Amman, Jordan and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba, Cairo

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

30743

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Lights of Jordan and Cairo" tour, exploring the rich history and stunning landscapes of Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. Begin in Amman, discovering ancient fortresses and Roman ruins in Jerash, and marvel at the desert castles and mosaics of Madaba. Experience the serene beauty of the Dead Sea and the historical significance of Bethany. Traverse the King's Road to Petra, uncovering the secrets of the Nabateans, and venture into the breathtaking Wadi Rum desert. Cross into Israel and Egypt, visiting the vibrant city of Eilat and the sacred monastery of Saint Catherine. Conclude your adventure in Cairo, where the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum await. This tour promises a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural wonders.

Highlights

  • Discover the AJLUN FORTRESS, a mighty castle from the 12th Century, and visit the old CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS in Jerash.

  • Explore the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, including QASR KHARANA and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, and visit the Madaba Archaeological Park.

  • Visit BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take a dip in the Dead Sea.

  • Ascend to the historic King’s Road and visit the castle of KARAK and the picturesque town of DANA.

  • Explore the impressive archaeological site of PETRA and enjoy a 45-minute camel ride through the desert of WADI RUM.

  • Walk through the center of AQABA, relax on the beaches of EILAT, and photograph the Pharaoh’s Island.

  • Visit the walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE at the foot of Mount Sinai and stop at the WELL OF MOSES.

  • Explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos, and visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Itinerary

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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, Eilat, Saint Catherine

Location: Aqaba

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s second city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We walk through the center before continuing to the border of ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in this modern and tourist city with its excellent beaches. There’s time to relax, have lunch and stroll around. Are you tempted to have a swim? We then continue towards the EGYPT border, and into Sinai. On the way, there’s chance to take photographs of the Pharaoh’s Island with the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continue to SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommodation and dinner included.FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay an entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20.Approximate rates and subject to change without prior notice by the authorities of the country.Drones and cameras with a 5,5 mtr zoom are prohibited as well as other types of professional equipment cameras ( Europamundo is not responsiblefor objects that may be seized at borders by the authorities of the countries)IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circumstances or due to a small number of participants, it may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan to Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA- TABA FERRY with a duration of just over two hours. During the ferry crossing, there will be no assistance from any guide.

Day 8 : Saint Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the Burning Bush that burned without being consumed”. The monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue on through the Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes. Lunch included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon. Accommodation.

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

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

What's Included

  • Lunch on Day 2

    Lunch is included during the visit to Jerash.

  • Lunch on Day 3

    Lunch is included during the visit to Madaba.

  • Lunch on Day 4

    Lunch is included during the visit to the Dead Sea.

  • Dinner on Day 4

    Dinner and accommodation are included at the Dead Sea.

  • Entrance to Karak Castle

    Entrance to the historic Karak Castle is included.

  • Lunch on Day 5

    Lunch is included during the visit to Shoubak.

  • Dinner on Day 5

    Dinner and accommodation are included in Wadi Musa.

  • Lunch on Day 6

    Lunch is included during the visit to Petra.

  • 4x4 Vehicle Tour in Wadi Rum

    A 4x4 vehicle tour in Wadi Rum is included.

  • Camel Ride in Wadi Rum

    A 45-minute camel ride through the desert in Wadi Rum is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Entry/Exit Fees

    Entry/exit fees for Jordan, Israel, and Egypt are not included.

    Approximate rates: Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa).

  • Tickets to Enter Pyramids

    Tickets to go inside the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos are not included.

  • Professional Camera Equipment

    Drones and cameras with a 5.

    5 mtr zoom, as well as other types of professional equipment cameras, are prohibited.

Mode of Transport

Travel by air-conditioned coach, with additional 4x4 vehicle rides in Wadi Rum and a potential ferry crossing from Jordan to Egypt.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in various hotels throughout Jordan and Egypt, including a unique desert camp experience in Wadi Rum and accommodations near the Dead Sea and in Cairo.

Check out our Q&As

  • What historical sites will we visit in Amman?

    In Amman, you will visit the AJLUN FORTRESS, a mighty castle from the 12th Century, and the old CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS.

  • What activities are included in the visit to Petra?

    In Petra, you will visit the impressive archaeological site accessed through a narrow canyon, discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs, and explore the Petra Museum. Additionally, there is an option to visit an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.

  • What unique experiences are offered in Wadi Rum?

    In Wadi Rum, you will board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes, visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple, enjoy a 45-minute camel ride through the desert, and see the engravings in Khazali Canyon.

  • What is included in the visit to the Dead Sea?

    At the Dead Sea, you will visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth, and enjoy dinner and accommodation at a hotel by the Dead Sea.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Cairo?

    In Cairo, you will explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos, visit the impressive Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Hanging Church in the Coptic neighborhood.

  • What is the significance of the visit to Mount Nebo?

    Mount Nebo is significant as it is where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. It offers historical and religious importance.

  • What are the border crossing fees during the tour?

    The border crossing fees are as follows: Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20). These rates are approximate and subject to change without prior notice by the authorities of the country.

  • What is the significance of the visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery?

    Saint Catherine's Monastery is significant as it is where Moses saw 'the Burning Bush that burned without being consumed.' It is a sacred place for Jews, Christians, and Muslims and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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