Egypt & Jordan Discovered By Nile Cruise 2025 (4 & 5 Star Hotels)
Egypt & Jordan Discovered By Nile Cruise 2025 (4 & 5 Star Hotels)
Egypt & Jordan Discovered By Nile Cruise 2025 (4 & 5 Star Hotels)
15 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Dahab, Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EEJD3
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on this immersive 15-day tour, featuring stays in 4 and 5-star hotels, a luxurious Nile cruise, and a desert camp experience. Begin your journey in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan for a city tour and embark on a 5-star Nile cruise, visiting the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Luxor, uncovering the treasures of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and more. Relax in the Red Sea paradise of Dahab before crossing into Jordan. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Wadi Rum, the ancient city of Petra, and the rejuvenating waters of the Dead Sea. Conclude your adventure in Amman, enriched with unforgettable memories and cultural insights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head back to our hotel for overnight stay. AccommodationSonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Giza PyramidsSightseeing of SphinxSightseeing of Egyptian Museum Entrance FeesGiza Pyramids/Sphinx - 700 EGPEgyptian Museum – 550 EGP
Day 3: Cairo - Flight To Aswan - Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Then all aboard the a 5-star Nile Cruiser as we check in to our private cabins and prepare for three nights on the Nile River. Tonight, we'll have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening. AccommodationNile Cruiser – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesAswan City tourSightseeing of Philae TempleSightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan Optional ActivitiesNubian Dinner - 32 USD Entrance FeesPhilae Temple - 550 EGP
Day 4: Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. AccommodationNile Cruiser – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner Optional ActivitiesAbu Simbel - 120 USD
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile.
Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile.
After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Cruise On the Nile
Day 6: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? AccommodationSteigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Edfu TempleSightseeing of Komombo TempleSightseeing of Karnak TempleSightseeing of Luxor Temple Entrance FeesEdfu Temple - 550 EGPKomombo Temple - 450 EGPLuxor Temple - 500 EGPKarnak Temple - 600
Day 7: Luxor, Flight To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo. AccommodationSonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon Optional ActivitiesHot Air Balloon - 124 USD Entrance FeesValley Of The Kings - 750 EGPHatshepsut Temple - 440 EGP
Day 8: Cairo, Flight To Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight to Sharm El-Sheikh.
We then head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab.
Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea.
You'll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing.
The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 9: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colorful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports. AccommodationDahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Dahab Optional Activities Snorkeling at Blue Hole - 42 USDScuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 10: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea. Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs. In the evening, you can join the optional Mountain Dinner. AccommodationDahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Optional ActivitiesMountain Dinner – 34 USDScuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 11: Dahab, Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Time for the second leg of your adventure.
Depart early for Nuweiba, where we'll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba.
On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert.
Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the afternoon or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars.
Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
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Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4-hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan.
Accommodation
Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD
Entrance Fees
Wadi Rum - 7 USD
Day 12: Wadi Rum, Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert.
In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock.
Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation
Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Optional ActivitiesÂ
Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD
Entrance Fees
Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
Day 13: Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra.
Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today.
Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more.
Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation
Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees
Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
Day 14: Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we'll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain).
Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115.
Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt', the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! we will also visit the Citadel and Amphitheatre before check into hotel in Amman.
Accommodation
Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included ActivitiesÂ
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Citadel and Amphitheatre
Optional Activities
Lunch at Dead Sea - 12 USD
Entrance Fees
Dead Sea - 10 USD
Shobak Castle - 1 JD
Day 15: Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Amman at 11:00am. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals IncludedBreakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt & Jordan, Nile Cruiser in Egypt and desert camp in Jordan
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, ferry between Egypt & Jordan. Domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan & Luxor-Cairo and Cairo-Sharm
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip in Cairo.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan, Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm
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Included Activities
Welcome Meeting, Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Aswan City tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan, Cruise On the Nile, Sightseeing of Edfu Temple, Komombo Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon, Sightseeing of Dahab, Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum, Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea, Citadel and Amphitheatre
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise, Nubian Dinner, Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon, Snorkeling at Blue Hole, Scuba Diving, Mountain Dinner, Camel Ride in Wadi Rum, Petra By Night Tour, Lunch at Dead Sea
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Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP, Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP, Philae Temple - 450 EGP, Edfu Temple - 450 EGP, Komombo Temple - 360 EGP, Luxor Temple - 400 EGP, Karnak Temple - 450 EGP, Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP, Hatshepsut Temple - 360 EGP, Wadi Rum - 7 USD, Petra Ancient City - 70 USD, Dead Sea - 10 USD, Shobak Castle - 1 JD
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an A/C coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, and ferry between Egypt and Jordan. Domestic flights are included between Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo, and Cairo-Sharm.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5 and 4-star hotels in Egypt and Jordan, enjoy a Nile Cruiser in Egypt, and experience a desert camp in Jordan.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels in Egypt and Jordan, a Nile Cruiser in Egypt, and a desert camp in Jordan.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation includes an A/C coach or mini-bus, a 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, a ferry between Egypt and Jordan, and domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo, and Cairo-Sharm.
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Is airport transfer included in the tour?
Yes, an arrival airport transfer is included on the first day of the trip in Cairo.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the services of experienced Egyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan are included.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a group dinner on a cruise in Cairo, a Nubian dinner in Aswan, a trip to Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, snorkeling at the Blue Hole in Dahab, scuba diving, a camel ride in Wadi Rum, and a Petra by Night tour.
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What are some of the key sites visited during the tour?
Key sites include the Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, the Dead Sea, Shobak Castle, and the ancient city of Petra.
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What activities are included in the Wadi Rum desert camp?
Included activities in Wadi Rum are a Jeep safari and a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars.
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What can I do during the free time in Dahab?
During free time in Dahab, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sunbathe, try camel trekking, or explore the bazaars and markets.
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What is the final day of the tour like?
On the final day, you will have breakfast, check out of the hotel in Amman by 11:00 am, and catch the transfer to the airport.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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