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Cairo to Amman

15 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Discovering some of the world's best archaeological sites, combine Egypt's ancient wonders including the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel and the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings, with Jordan’s greatest Roman ruins, the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea and the incredible UNESCO rose red city of Petra - The Jewel in Jordan's crown.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Tour Overview

Duration

15 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Amman

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max Private Tour

Minimum age

10 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Hotel Rating

4-5 or 5 star deluxe

Countries

Egypt, Jordan

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 14, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
Per Person From
USD$5,215.00
Deposit From
Final payment
USD$3,130.00
$7,300.00

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Tour Highlights

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara
Cairo - Discover the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan el Khalili Bazaar and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Abu Simbel - Visit this awe-inspiring temple, one of the most impressive in all of Egypt
Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple
Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
Kom Ombo - Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo located on the banks of the Nile
Luxor - Uncover the tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and investigate the incredible burial Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Luxor - Explore Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex
Jerash - Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved
Petra - Explore the fabled UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812
Madaba - Discover this Christian market town, the Church of St George and Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics
Dead Sea - Relax by the beautiful landscape with warm buoyant mineral-rich waters

Included

Breakfast daily and all meals aboard Nile Cruiser
11 nights 4-5 hotels, 3 nights deluxe Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin).
Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
Touring - Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Petra and Madaba
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Dead Sea - free time, swim and detox
Economy class flights from Cairo to Aswan, Aswan to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
An airport arrival transfers on day 1 and day 9 and a departure transfers on day 9 and 15
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles in Egypt and Jordan

Not Included

International flight Cairo to Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - please ask your consultant for more info.
International flights and visa
Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Arrive into Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to relax and enjoy your hotel facilities, or explore Cairo your way. Consider heading out for dinner at one of the restaurants offering views over the Nile River and city, or head to the sound and light show at the pyramids this evening.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids & Saqqara

Today pay a visit to the only remaining ancient wonder of the world, the impressive Pyramids at Giza Plateau. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks, it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. The other two - Chephren and Mycerinus are equally breathtaking, and all three Pyramids are truly a sight that can only be fully appreciated in person. Continue on to Memphis, where you’ll see the colossal statue of Ramses II before visiting the tomb-strewn necropolis of Saqqara, featuring King Zhoser’s Step Pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC and the template for all future pyramid construction.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum

This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.

Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.

This afternoon visit the world famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with trinkets and delights to be found amongst the many shops and stalls located here. Then continue to The Citadel, this monumental Islamic-era fortification, in the heart of Cairo, was once the seat of government from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Here, you'll visit the beautiful Mosque of Muhammed Ali, built in the 1830's this impressive structure is made from alabaster stone and is a smaller version of the Blue Mosque found in Istanbul.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Aswan & the Philae Temple

Cairo - Aswan. After breakfast, take a short flight south to Aswan and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was rescued in an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s. Due to high water levels in the reservoir created by the Old Aswan Dam and further aquatic drama due to the creation of the mighty High Dam, Philae Temple was relocated stone by stone to higher ground on nearby Agilika Island.

Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Abu Simbel

Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan. It's an early start today for your short flight down south to explore the temples of Abu Simbel, created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple (built between 1290 and 1224 BC) hewn into the side of a mountain are four famous colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. In a fit of architectural wisdom, Ramses II had the entire temple carefully angled and oriented in order that the sun’s rays would align twice a year on his date of ascension to the throne (in February) and on his birthday (in October) and illuminate the inner sanctum of the temple. The other rock cut temple at Abu Simbel is the Temple of Hathor, which is fronted by six massive standing statues. Four of them represent King Ramses II, the other two are of his beloved wife - Queen Nefertari. Famously, both temples were re-located in a multi-million dollar operation in 1972, further up from the shoreline of Lake Nasser.

Returning to Aswan, free time is offered to perhaps do some shopping in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the Nile River. This afternoon board your luxury Nile cruiser for a three night cruise on the River Nile.

Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7 - Nile Cruising & R&R

Nile Cruising. Spend the next two days relaxing aboard your luxury Nile cruiser, taking in the riverside village views from the deck, and exploring some of the exciting historical sites located along this stretch of the Nile. On day 6 moor up at the riverside and enjoy a visit to the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Consisting of two temples, one dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

On Day 7, you will reach the west bank of Luxor and explore the best of ancient Thebes, the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight: Nile Cruising
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2

Day 8 - Karnak & Luxor Temple's

After a leisurely breakfast disembark your cruiser this morning to visit Karnak Temple. Karnak is a spectacular myriad of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Later, we'll visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun, construction work on the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC. Check into your Luxor hotel later today, where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Luxor to the Dead Sea

Luxor - Dead Sea. This morning a transfer will take you to the airport to board your flight to Amman via Cairo (the flight from Cairo to Amman is not included, please see the Trip Notes for further details). Upon arrival transfer to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea, a natural phenomenon, where you float like a cork in the intensely salt rich waters. The high concentration of mineral salts in the sea also gives your skin a fabulous detox!

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Days 10-11 - Dead Sea & Karak Castle

Dead Sea - Kerak Castle - Petra. Time for a bit of pampering - perhaps a day at a Dead Sea spa where you can indulge yourself in a variety of luxurious well-being treatments? Or simply relax in the sun by the Dead Sea, the choice is yours. In the afternoon of day 11 drive south, visiting Kerak Crusader Castle en-route to Petra.

Overnight: Dead Sea (1) Petra (1)
Meals: Breakfast x2

Days 12-13 - The Rose City of Petra

Petra - Madaba - Amman. The jewel in Jordan’s archaeological crown is the Rose City of Petra, here you’ll spend a full day sightseeing. Catching your first glimpse of the Treasury through the corridors of the siq, will be a memory sure to remain with you forever. Wander down the ancient Roman rock carved streets, exploring the Nabataean tombs, amphitheatre and other hidden treasures this once-lost city has to offer. If you’re feeling daring, why not climb the hundreds of steps to Ad-Deir? Ad-Deir is better known as the Monastery and with its impressive facade and the spectacular views, it is definitely worth the physical exertion!

On day 13, there's the opportunity to revisit Petra before driving onward to St George’s Church in Madaba to view the fascinating 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land, before continuing to Amman later this afternoon.

Overnight: Petra (1) Amman (1)
Meals: Breakfast x2

Day 14 - Roman Jerash & Saracen Castle

Amman - Jerash - Ajlun - Amman. Today take in the magnificent Roman provincial city of Jerash. With its colonnaded street, theatre, nymphaeum and Temples of Artemis and Zeus. Then drive onward to Ajlun for a tour of the crusader era Saracen Castle, built by the armies of Salah ad din.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 - Amman

Today marks the end of your incredible journey through Egypt and Jordan. A transfer will be provided to take you to airport to meet your onward flight. Should you wish to book additional nights to further explore more of Jordan, please enquire.

For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our: Egypt travel guide and Jordan travel guide.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour when booking 4-5 star. For the frequently used 5 star hotels, please refer to the 5 star Trip Notes. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Sonesta Hotel, Towers & Casino Cairo
Cairo

The Sonesta Hotel & Casino is a sophisticated and luxurious hotel offering spacious, en-suit rooms with opulent furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar or indulge in a relaxing massage or Turkish steam bath at the full-service spa. With 5 restaurants located within the hotel you'll be spoilt for choice over dining options.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Movenpick Hotel, Aswan
Aswan

Situated on Elephantine Island, the Movenpick is a luxurious hotel with stunning views of the Nile River. There is a range of spacious and luxurious rooms with stylish furnishings, private balconies or terraces and a great selection of amenities including WiFi, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Movenpick offers three restaurants as well as the Lounge Bar and Panorama Bar. Guests can also make use of the outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Deluxe Cruise
Nile Cruising

Deluxe Nile cruise boats are elegant, luxurious boats with spacious cabins and an excellent range of facilities. You'll have the opportunity to relax as your cruise boat meanders along this famous river. Enjoy delicious dining experiences coupled with incredible views of the villages and vistas that dot the river bank.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 star cruise boat
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Luxor

The Steigenburger Nile Palace is a grand hotel and stylishly furnished, with many rooms overlooking the Nile River. The hotel has a health club with massage rooms, sauna, steam room and fitness room, and a tennis court on the roof, not to mention a riverside pool. Its four restaurants offer a choice between Nubian, Lebanese, Italian, and Thai cuisine.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Luxor

An elegant and luxurious classical hotel, the Sonesta's sophistication will ensure you a comfortable stay. The hotel has a sweeping terrace with fantastic views of the Nile, a grand entrance of polished marble and handsomely appointed furnishings with exquisite detail and a beautiful health spa. All its rooms offer views of the city or the river, complemented by a wide range of restaurants and cafes. Just minutes away you will find the temples at Luxor and Karnak, home to two of ancient Egypt's most famed sanctuaries.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Movenpick Resort & Spa
Dead Sea

The Dead Sea Movenpick is a luxurious, bungalow style resort right on the edge of the Dead Sea. The hotel spa has a range of treatments on offer, using Dead Sea minerals.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Petra Movenpick
Petra

Enviably located opposite the entrance to Petra, the Movenpick Resort perfectly combines classic Oriental flare with Middle Eastern charm. All the guest rooms are newly renovated to a high standard with colourful local fabrics and natural hues that tastefully complement the surroundings. Guests enjoy a complimentary mini-bar and Wi'Fi as well as a whole host of amenities. With no less than seven restaurants and bars - you will be hard pushed to go hungry or thirsty at this wonderful resort. The Petra Movenpick Hotel is situated opposite the visitor's entrance to Petra.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Kempinski Hotel Amman
Amman

The Kempinski is a grand, modern hotel with spacious rooms. The Kempi Spa offers a range of relaxing treatments and there is a gym and outdoor swimming pool.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
16 Dec - 30 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
19 Dec - 2 Jan
$5,215
$6,885
21 Dec - 4 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
23 Dec - 6 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
26 Dec - 9 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
28 Dec - 11 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
30 Dec - 13 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
2025
Twin/Double
Single
2 Jan - 16 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
4 Jan - 18 Jan
$5,805
$7,785
6 Jan - 20 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
9 Jan - 23 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
11 Jan - 25 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
13 Jan - 27 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
16 Jan - 30 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
18 Jan - 1 Feb
$5,355
$7,015
2026
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 15 Jan
$6,165
$8,345
2 Jan - 16 Jan
$6,165
$8,345
3 Jan - 17 Jan
$6,165
$8,345
4 Jan - 18 Jan
$6,165
$8,345
5 Jan - 19 Jan
$6,165
$8,345
6 Jan - 20 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
8 Jan - 22 Jan
$5,355
$7,015
10 Jan - 24 Jan
$5,355
$7,015

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