Egypt and Jordan Explorer

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

  Welcome to Egypt, an ancient country in the Middle East. When your flight lands in Cairo, you will meet an airport representative, who will assist with customs formalities and introduce you to your private driver. After an hour's drive, you will reach your hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure.

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• Day 2: Cairo

  Cairo offers a number of monuments of ancient Egypt. Today you will have a chance to explore three sites. Visit the ancient capital Memphis, learn about the history of the oldest pyramid in Egypt - the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, and marvel at the Egyptian most iconic sight - the Pyramids of Giza.

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• Day 3: Cairo

  This morning you will pay a visit to the Egyptian Museum first. It is the ideal place to have a deeper understanding of Egyptian history. Later, proceed to the Citadel of Salah El-Din for its medieval buildings. After that, a tour of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar will give you an insight into local daily life.

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• Day 4: Cairo - Aswan, Nile River Cruise

  Nile Cruise is one popular way to see the incredible ruins along the bank. Today you will fly to Aswan to start your Nile River Cruise. After settling into your cabin, disembark to have an excursion to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Later, ride an Egyptian Felucca on the Nile, passing by the Elephantine Island, and step ashore on the Kitchener Island where you can enjoy the shade in the Botanical Gardens.

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• Day 5: Nile River Cruise

  This morning, your river cruise will pass through Kom Ombo sailing to Edfu. When reaching Kom Ombo, make a shore excursion to the Greco-Roman Sobek Temple (Kom Ombo Temple). It's a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek - the crocodile god, and Horus - the falcon-headed god. Then continue sailing to Edfu, enjoy a visit to the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu). lt is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt as well as the second-largest temple after the Karnak Temple.

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• Day 6: Nile River Cruise

  As the ancient city of Thebes - the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom, massive monuments dispersed over both banks of Luxor. Today you will disembark to explore the west bank of Luxor. There you can see the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the huge Colossi of Memnon.

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• Day 7: Luxor - Cairo

  After having your breakfast on board, disembark to the east bank of Luxor for two famed temples. The Temples of Karnak is one of the largest ancient religious sites in the world. It comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Getting out of the temple, you will see a two-kilometer-long Avenue of Sphinx leading to the entrance of Luxor Temple. Step into this temple and learn about its history from your private guide.

  After the tour, catch your flight to Cairo overnight.

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• Day 8: Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman

  This morning, you will depart for Jordan via a 1-hour flight. Upon arriving in Amman, our representative will assist in the customs formalities and then introduce you to your private driver. Before checking into the hotel, you will enjoy a visit to ancient Jerash for its Roman ruins.

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• Day 9: Amman - Petra

  This morning you will be transferred to Petra along the King's Highway, a trade route in the ancient Near East. On the way you can overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem from the Mount Nebo, watch the Christian mosaics in Madaba and appreciate a large Crusader castle in Karak. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a rest.

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• Day 10: Petra

  Lose yourself in the splendor of Petra, nestled within a dramatic mountain basin. The entrance, a captivating gorge known as the Siq, is formed by a deep split in the sandstone cliffs, guiding you to the heart of this ancient city. Emerging from the Siq, the Treasury greets you with its intricate façade carved into rose-red rock. The city's streets, lined with tombs, temples, and amphitheaters, showcase the craftsmanship of the Nabataean civilization. Surrounded by rugged mountains, the shifting hues of the sandstone create a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. After a 2-hour guided tour, you might want to explore at your own pace.

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• Day 11: Petra - Dead Sea

  After breakfast, you will be escorted to a hotel by the Dead Sea. Upon arrival, take the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy chances to float over the water, make a full-body mud bath, and then lounge by the hotel pool waiting for the stunning sunset.

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• Day 12: Dead Sea - Amman, Departure

  Today your Egypt and Jordan holiday comes to an end. Take a private vehicle to the airport for your homebound flight.

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