Egypt & Jordan Highlights

Our representative will be waiting for you at Cairo Airport to take you on to the hotel & check-in. The remainder of the afternoon/evening is then free at leisure to get settled in. Overnight in Cairo

Today, accompanied by your private Cairo tour guide, journey into Egypt’s ancient past. Visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest known pyramid in Egypt. Explore Memphis, the ancient capital founded around 3100 BC. And, marvel at the world-famous Three Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The evening is free to relax and enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for a morning flight to Aswan, and on arrival board the 03-night Nile Cruise vessel. Embarkation before lunch. Later, accompanied by your private cruise guide, visit the High Dam and the impressive Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

Cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, uniquely dedicated to two deities. Continue sailing to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s largest and best-preserved temples, showcasing a fascinating blend of Pharaonic and Greek architectural influences. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

Travel Tip: Thinking about adding Abu Simbel to your Egypt journey? While it does mean a very early morning start from Aswan (before sunrise), the opportunity to stand before these magnificent temples is an experience well worth the effort. The drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel is approx. 3.5-hours each way, and the guided visit of the site lasts for approx. 2-hours. If you wish to add Abu Simbel please mention this when submitting your request

Upon arrival to Luxor, your guide takes you to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings (three tombs visited), a vast “City of the Dead” where generations of Pharaohs carved tombs into the desert rock and filled them with treasures for the afterlife. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few women to rule Egypt. On the return journey, stop to admire the famed Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues that have watched over the West Bank for thousands of years. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

No visit would be complete without visiting Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. After breakfast, disembark and your guide takes you to Luxor's East Bank to visit these two impressive temple complexes. You then have some free time to explore independently before transfer to Luxor Airport for the return flight back to Cairo, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Today, your private Cairo guide takes you to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to an extraordinary collection spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history. Continue to Old Cairo to explore the Citadel of Saladin - Alabaster Mosque and the tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali - before immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of the historic Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.

A private transfer service will take you from the hotel to Cairo Airport in time for the flight departure to Amman. On arrival, meet in the immigration area for assistance through and transfer to the hotel. Time to relax and enjoy your first evening in Jordan. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast, set out for Jerash, one of Jordan’s most impressive Roman archaeological sites. Accompanied by a local onsite guide, explore its Forum, colonnaded street, Nymphaeum and Temple of Artemis. Continue to Ajloun, home to the imposing 12th-century Islamic castle built around 1184–85 by the forces of the renowned Muslim leader Salah al-Din. Then return to the city and visit the Amman Citadel, where the remains of the Umayyad Palace and Temple of Hercules stand alongside the Archaeological Museum. Continue downtown to see the remarkably preserved 2nd-century Roman Theatre, browse the traditional souks and take a stroll through Jabal Amman, one of the city’s atmospheric historic neighborhoods. Overnight: Amman. Overnight in Amman.

• Please note: The Jordan portion of this journey operates on a private basis. Transportation between each area and sightseeing locations is by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Local onsite tour guides are included for the visits of Jerash, Amman Citadel and Petra. An accompanying private tour guide can also be arranged at an additional cost if you would prefer a guide travel in the vehicle with you; however, this is entirely optional, and many travelers find the combination of a private driver and local onsite guides works well.

Today travel south towards Mount Nebo, traditionally regarded as the place where Moses looked across the Promised Land before his death. Visit the ancient monastery and take in sweeping views across the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and the lands beyond. Continue to Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaics, including the celebrated 6th-century map of the Holy Land preserved in St. George’s Church. The journey then follows the historic King’s Way, one of the region’s oldest routes, towards Kerak. Pause at Wadi Al-Mujib, a dramatic valley carved through spectacular geological formations. On arrival to Kerak, explore its imposing Crusader castle, built in the early 12th century under King Baldwin I. Continue south to Petra, check-in with the evening free at leisure. Overnight in Petra.

Travel Tip: If you would like to experience Petra in a completely different way, consider Petra by Night. Follow the path through the Siq towards the Treasury, with thousands of candles illuminating the ancient surroundings and traditional music adding to the atmosphere. Petra by Night operates Sunday to Thursday, 20:30 to 22:30, approx. 2-hours duration (not available on Fridays & Saturdays).

Discover the extraordinary Rose City of Petra, founded around the 6th century BC by the Nabataeans, a nomadic Arab people who settled here and built a thriving commercial empire. Petra opens from 6:30am, so an early start can be arranged if you would like to experience the site before the day becomes busier. From the main entrance, make your way on foot (or on horseback) from the main gate to the beginning of the dramatic Siq, the narrow canyon leading into the ancient city. Follow the Siq until the magnificent Treasury comes into view. Your local onsite tour guide will accompany you for the first 2.5-hours of the visit (one way, along the main trail), introducing you to the Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle. Afterwards, enjoy free time to continue exploring Petra independently at your own pace. In the afternoon, travel south to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s spectacular desert wilderness. In a 4x4 jeep with a Bedouin driver, explore this landscape of vast sandy plains, towering cliffs and dramatic rock formations. In the evening, enjoy dinner beneath a hopefully starry sky, an unforgettable way to end the day. Overnight: Wadi Rum, at a Bedouin-style camp.

After breakfast at the camp, leave the desert behind and travel north (approx. 4-hrs) to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at around 400 metres below sea level. For centuries, ever since the time of King Herod, travelers have been drawn to these mineral-rich waters. The afternoon is free to float effortlessly in the salty waters and unwind at the hotel. Overnight at Dead Sea.

As per your international flight departure time, transfer from the hotel to Amman Airport.