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Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Petra – 12 Days

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Overview

  • Experience the ultimate journey through Egypt and Jordan, combining iconic monuments, luxurious Nile cruising, and the natural beauty of the deserts and the Dead Sea. Explore the Great Pyramids, sail along the Nile, and discover Petra and Wadi Rum for an unforgettable adventure.

 

  • Cairo(3 Nights): Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, including camel rides across the Giza Plateau
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with its spectacular Pharaonic treasures
  • Aswan&Luxor(3Nights): Cruise the Nile in luxury, stopping at historic temples and tombs along the way
  • Visit the temples of Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Karnak
  • Jordan(5 Nights): Petra, the rose-red city, and Wadi Rum’s stunning desert landscapes
  • Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea

Itinerary

1
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  • Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by your private guide who will assist with airport formalities, including luggage handling and customs. Transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Spend the afternoon settling into your room, relaxing, or taking a short walk around the hotel vicinity. Evening at leisure to rest after your journey. Optional: enjoy hotel facilities or a light dinner nearby.

  • Accommodation: 2 nights at Marriott Mena House Hotel / Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel 

    Meals: None

2

 

  • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Giza Plateau. Start with a comprehensive tour of the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Walk around the pyramids, learn about their history and architecture from your guide, and take photos. Ride a camel across the plateau for panoramic views. Visit the Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple, understanding its significance in Egyptian mythology. Proceed to the Solar Boat Museum to see the reconstructed ancient boat.
  • After a mid-morning coffee break, enjoy a guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Explore Tutankhamun’s treasures, mummies, statues, and other Pharaonic artifacts with detailed explanations from your guide. Have lunch at a local restaurant near the museum, sampling traditional Egyptian dishes. Return to the hotel for some rest or optional sightseeing in the afternoon. Evening at leisure, with recommendations for Cairo nightlife or dinner.
  • Accommodation: Cairo
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
3

 

  • After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, check in on the Nile cruise. Begin your exploration with the Aswan High Dam, learning about its construction and impact on Egypt. Visit the granite quarries to see the site of the Unfinished Obelisk, a remarkable feat of ancient engineering.
  • Later, tour Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and enjoy a felucca ride around Kitchener’s Island, observing the local flora and fauna. Return to the cruise for lunch, followed by a short rest. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board with live Nubian music and cultural entertainment.

  • Accommodation: 3 nights on M/S Farah Nile cruise / M/S Nile Premium Nile cruise

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

 

  • Sail along the Nile after an early breakfast. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Learn about the local mythology and rituals. Continue sailing to Edfu and take a horse-and-buggy ride to the Temple of Horus, where your guide will explain the temple’s history, inscriptions, and architecture.
  • Enjoy lunch on board while cruising towards Luxor. In the evening, participate in a traditional Galabiya party on the cruise deck, experiencing local music, dance, and refreshments.
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5

 

  • Arrive in Luxor and cross to the West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, visiting several tombs including Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Your guide will explain the hieroglyphics, burial practices, and royal history. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, with its striking terraces and reliefs. See the Colossi of Memnon and learn about the legends surrounding the giant statues.
  • Lunch on board or at a nearby restaurant. Afternoon at leisure on the cruise or optional spa treatments. Evening dinner and overnight on board.
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6

 

  • After breakfast, tour Karnak Temple, including the Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake, and Avenue of Sphinxes. Continue to Luxor Temple to observe its statues, pylons, and magnificent liturgies. Return to the cruise for the final lunch on board. Transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo.
  • Arrive in Cairo, check in at your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Optional evening visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar for shopping and local snacks.

  • Accommodation: 1 night at Sheraton Cairo Hotel (Partial Nile view room) / Safir Cairo Hotel  

    Meals: Breakfast

7

 

  • After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Upon arrival, drive through the desert landscapes to Wadi Rum. Arrive in time for sunset over the red dunes. Check in at a Bedouin camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, and stargaze in the clear desert sky. Evening storytelling and cultural exchange with Bedouin hosts.

  • Accommodation: 2 nights at Days Inn Hotel / Le Royal Hotel

    Meals:  Breakfast

8

 

  • Early breakfast at the camp. Embark on a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour exploring Wadi Rum’s towering cliffs, dunes, and rock formations. Your guide will explain the Bedouin way of life and the history of the area. Continue to Petra and enter the Siq canyon, observing carved facades, tombs, and the Treasury. Afternoon guided walk through Petra, discovering the amphitheater and Royal Tombs. Evening is free to rest or stroll through Petra village.
  • Accommodation: Petra
  • Meals: Breakfast
9

 

  • After breakfast, depart Petra for Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Learn about its historical and religious significance. Continue to Madaba, famous for Byzantine mosaics, including the Madaba Map. Walk through the town visiting churches and mosaics. In the late afternoon, continue to the Dead Sea, check in at your hotel, and enjoy floating in its mineral-rich waters. Evening at leisure.

  • Accommodation: 1 night at Petra Moon Hotel / Movenpick Petra Hotel

    Meals: Breakfast

10

 

  • After breakfast, transfer back to Wadi Rum. Optional camel ride or hiking in the desert to enjoy sunrise or unique geological formations. Lunch at a local restaurant or camp. Evening desert experience with Bedouin cultural activities, dinner, and overnight in the camp.

  • Accommodation: 1 night at Sultana Camp

    Meals: Breakfast

11

 

  • After breakfast, enjoy a final short morning jeep tour in Wadi Rum. Drive to Amman, check in at the hotel, and have the rest of the day free to explore the city or rest. Evening dinner is optional at a local restaurant.

  • Accommodation: 1 Night at Days Inn Hotel / Le Royal Hotel

    Meals: Breakfast

12

 

  • After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward international flight.
  • Meals: Breakfast

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Included / Excluded
Included
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private English-speaking guides throughout Egypt and Jordan
  • Local guide in Petra for a 2-hour tour
  • Domestic flights in Egypt (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo)
  • Private A/C transportation throughout Egypt and Jordan
  • Hand-selected accommodations:
  • Selected meals as per the itinerary
  • Airport meet & assist upon arrival and departure
Excluded
  • International flights
  • Any optional tours
  • Tipping for drivers, guides, and cruise crew
Notes
  • Children Policy:
  • 0–1.99 years: Free
  • 2–4.99 years: 25% of adult package
  • 5–11.99 years: 50% of adult package
  • 12+ years: Full adult package
  • Single supplement: Available for private rooms
  • Booking recommendation: Ideally, 50 days before departure

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