Explore Egypt and Jordan, the highlights you will not forget. With our Cairo St Catherine Jordan travel package, you can see old sites, feel the spiritual side of each stop and meet local culture in real life. There are also hikes and time in the desert for the kind of quiet, wide views people talk about for years.
Cairo: 3 nights
You will tour the Grand Egyptian Museum and see items tied to Tutankhamun. You will also visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Then you will head to Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
St. Catherine: 1 night
You will visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery. After that, you will hike Mount Moses. You will aim for a sunrise view that feels hard to forget.
Wadi Rum: 1 night
You will take a Jeep safari in Wadi Rum. You will spend time in wide desert scenery and enjoy the views as the light changes.
Jordan: 2 nights
You will visit Petra, including the Siq and the Treasury. You will also go to Mount Nebo and Madaba. At the end, you can unwind at the Dead Sea.
This 8 day Cairo St Catherine Jordan tour fits people who want a rich Egypt tours, hands on culture, sites from the Bible story, ancient history, and beautiful nature.
Your 8 day Cairo St Catherine Jordan Tour starts when you land at Cairo International Airport. As part of your Luxury Egypt and Jordan Tours experience. you will meet your local assistant. They will walk you through immigration. They can also take care of your bags. If you need it, they will help you at customs too. After that, you will be taken by a private, air conditioned car to your hotel in Cairo.
Once you check in, you will have time to rest. This gives you a chance to recover after your flight. Later in the day, the rest of the afternoon is yours. You can relax, unpack or do a short walk near the hotel. Dinner is up to you. You will stay at the hotel for the night.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Sheraton Cairo Hotel (Partial Nile View Room)
Meals: None
Cairo Sinai Jordan holiday package continues with breakfast at the hotel before departing to the Giza Plateau. There we see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. You can walk near the stones and hear how these monuments were built. The Sphinx is also on the route.
After that, you will ride a camel over the plateau. The ride includes stops at nice spots with wide views, so you can take photos. Later, we visit the Solar Boat Museum. Inside, you can view the restored ancient boat linked to Pharaoh Cheops.
At lunch, we go to a nearby place near the plateau.
In the afternoon, we go to The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as GEM. You will spend time with the items from Tutankhamun. Highlights include his golden mask, pieces of jewelry, chariots, and ceremonial objects. You will also enter the Royal Mummies Hall. Then you can move through the galleries that cover Egypt’s Pharaonic past. Your guide will talk about why these artifacts matter.
Back at the hotel in the evening, you will have dinner and stay overnight in Cairo.
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head out for the Citadel of Saladin. This medieval Islamic site is one of Cairo’s key historical places. When you arrive, go to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which people also call the Alabaster Mosque. Step inside and take in the wide hall and the quiet scale of the place. Look closely at the domes and minarets. You will also notice the Ottoman feel in the design. Walk along the Citadel walls afterward for broad views over Cairo. Seeing the city from above gives you a clear sense of its old charm.
Next, travel to Coptic Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church and also the Abu Serga Church. Then stop by Ben Ezra Synagogue. While you tour these sites, you will hear about Egypt’s Christian and Jewish roots. You will also learn how these places have mattered over many years. After that, stroll through the tight lanes. Browse small local stores and watch everyday life in Old Cairo as it unfolds around you.
Have lunch at a classic spot in Old Cairo. Pick some Egyptian foods. Let the local tastes guide you.
After that, walk through the bazaars. Also check the smaller side streets. Watch how people move through their day. Look closely at plain crafts. See the handmade goods sold by locals.
After your visits end, go back to your hotel. Have dinner at the hotel as well. Then sleep in Cairo.
Have your breakfast at the hotel first. Then head out for St. Catherine in South Sinai. You will go by car through the Eastern Desert. If your body feels tight, pull over a few times. Get out, move around, breathe for a moment, and snap a few photos of the wide open desert.
Next, continue your route toward Ras Sudr. You will be traveling on the Red Sea side. You will stop there for lunch at a nearby restaurant. After you finish eating, drive onward through the Sinai valleys. On the way, you will pass Bedouin villages. You can watch daily life as you travel and get a feel for the local way of living.
By late afternoon, you will reach St. Catherine. Check in at your hotel. Dinner will be served at the hotel. In the evening, you can slow down and do what you like. If you want, take a short walk near the area. Or just rest at the hotel and be ready for the next day.
This trip route helps make the Egypt Jordan tour with St Catherine special. You will see desert scenery, Red Sea views, Sinai valley roads, and real Bedouin culture.
Get up near 2:00 a.m. and start the trek to Mount Moses, which people also call Mount Sinai. You will reach the top in time to catch the sunrise and watch it light up the sky. Climb about 600 steps with a Bedouin guide who knows the route. Try to take in the quiet feel of the Sinai Mountains. At the top, look out over Sinai and the wide desert around you. Head back down to the starting point by about 6:00 a.m.
Go back to the hotel for breakfast. Then visit St. Catherine Monastery. Walk through the area of the burning bush. See the old library and the monastery’s icon collection. When you are there, you will hear stories about its past, its distinct build, and why it matters for faith.
Have lunch at a local place. After that, travel to Nuweiba Port for the ferry to Aqaba, Jordan. Once you arrive, continue on the road to Wadi Rum Desert. This area is known for bold rock shapes, long open valleys and wide desert views. Eat dinner at the camp in the desert. Spend the night outside and sleep under the stars in the calm Jordanian landscape.
This trip is part of the 8 day Cairo St Catherine Jordan tour. It brings together religious sites, a mountain walk, local culture and a night in the desert that you will not forget.
Have breakfast at the camp. Then get ready for a two hour 4x4 jeep trip through Wadi Rum. You will ride over sandy ground and see wide golden dunes. The trip also passes bold rock shapes, Bedouin camp views and large natural stone arches. You can pause at good spots for photos and for short walks to take in the desert scene.
When the jeep route ends, head to Petra. Petra is one of Jordan’s best known archaeological sites. Go in through the Siq Canyon, a tight path cut by tall sandstone walls. Keep going until you see the Treasury, also called Al-Khazneh.
Next, visit more of Petra’s key areas.Walk through old burial spots and take in the big stone facades. Stop by the amphitheater and then visit the Street of Facades. Your guide will talk about the Nabateans and how their city changed as years passed. You will also learn why Petra became a key stop for trade and shared culture.
Eat lunch at a local place. After lunch, go to your hotel in Petra and check in. Later in the evening, have dinner and slow down after the day of desert riding and history.
This day is included in the Cairo St Catherine Jordan travel package. It connects a Wadi Rum safari ride with a visit to Petra.
Egypt Jordan tour with St Catherine keeps going today. After breakfast at the hotel, you will ride to Mount Nebo. This place is often linked with key events from the Bible. From the hill, you can look out over the land spoken about in the scriptures. Your guide will share why Mount Nebo is seen as both sacred and historic.
Next, you travel to Madaba. Visit the Church of St. George there. Inside, you will see the well known Madaba Map mosaic. Take time to view the details of the Byzantine period artwork. Learn how early Christians viewed their world and how old maps helped people understand places. Madaba is remembered for its religious art and for its lasting heritage.
Have lunch while you are on the way. Then continue to the Dead Sea. When you arrive, check in at the resort. The rest of the day is yours. Float on the salty water and feel how easy it is to stay on top. You can also use the spa or simply rest. Some guests prefer to sit by the shore.
In the evening, dinner is served. You will stay overnight at the Dead Sea hotel.
Your 8 day Cairo St Catherine Jordan Tour ends with breakfast at the hotel. After you finish breakfast, you will be taken to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Then you will board your departure flight.
Our representative member will help you at the airport. They will guide you through check in and the usual airport steps. This should make the last part of your trip feel calm and well handled.
Meals: Breakfast
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Discover the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs, explore burial chambers, and enjoy panoramic desert views. A must-see on any Egypt tour.
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including King Tutankhamun's treasures. Located near the Giza Pyramids, this state-of-the-art museum offers an immersive journey through Egypt's history. Essential for any Egypt tour.
The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa in local dialect) is one of the oldest and most famous churches in Egypt. The Hanging Church is an icon of Coptic art and architecture, a remarkable edifice which stands in the heart of Coptic Cairo, a key feature of Christian Egypt. It is a marvel of Coptic architecture built above the north gatehouse of the ancient Babylon Fortress, an older Roman settlement. The church has its name from being suspended between two of the Roman Fortress's pillars and therefore from its suspended nature. The Hanging Church has always been a place for pilgrims, travelers and historians, who arrive from every corner of the globe to look at this beautiful holy site. Many seek the peace, beauty, and the spirit of holiness of one of Cairo's most remarkable tourist attractions.
Wander through the spiritual center of Coptic Cairo, one of the essential Old Cairo sites and one of the historical churches, ancient monasteries, and Holy Christian sites in Egypt. Discover the heritage of the Coptic history Egypt, while enjoying one of the prime Cairo cultural and religious destinations.
Don’t miss visiting the historic Saladin Citadel, another of Cairo’s icons and an unmissable part of any Islamic Cairo tours, take a trip back to the medieval Islamic period, admire the stunning cityscape and the amazing Muhammad Ali Mosque-making it another fantastic Thing to do in Cairo.
The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, often calledAbu Serga Church or St. Sergius Church, is one of the holiest and most ancient Christian sites in Egypt. Situated right in the middle of Old Cairo, in the well known site called Coptic Cairo, this ancient church draws in thousands of tourists from all over the world who come to experience its sanctity and architectural beauty, as well as its close connection to the Holy Family's pilgrimage throughout Egypt. St. Sergius Church Abu Serga is a fantastic experience for anyone interested in religious tourism, the history of Egypt and its culture.
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The tour typically combines the highlights of Cairo, St. Catherine and Jordan, with visits to major historical, religious, and cultural attractions. Depending on the itinerary, Jordan may include Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
The itinerary is spread across 8 days, allowing time to explore Cairo, visit St. Catherine and continue to Jordan for its major attractions. The exact number of nights in each destination depends on the selected itinerary.
The Cairo portion may include the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The exact sightseeing schedule may vary.
St. Catherine is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and religious heritage. A tour may include St. Catherine's Monastery and depending on the schedule and weather, a visit to Mount Sinai.
Mount Sinai can be included depending on the specific itinerary. Some programs offer an early-morning hike to the summit to watch sunrise. The hike requires a reasonable level of fitness and suitable walking shoes.
Popular Jordan highlights include Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, and the Dead Sea. The exact attractions included depend on the tour package and available time.
Yes, Petra is commonly one of the major highlights of the Jordan portion of the itinerary. Visitors can explore the ancient Nabataean city and its famous monuments, including the Treasury.
Wadi Rum can be included as part of the Jordan itinerary, often with an optional or included desert experience such as a 4x4 jeep tour or overnight stay in a Bedouin-style camp.
Comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing, sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle are recommended. For St. Catherine and Mount Sinai, bring warmer layers because temperatures can be significantly cooler, especially at night and around sunrise.
Yes, the tour can be suitable for families, although some activities particularly the Mount Sinai hike and extensive sightseeing in Petra can be physically demanding. Families should consider the ages and fitness levels of all travelers.
You can book by providing your preferred travel dates, number of travelers, room requirements and any special requests. The tour provider can then confirm availability, pricing, inclusions and the final itinerary.
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