Highlights
Aswan (Egypt)- Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
Cairo (Egypt)- Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Kom Ombo (Egypt)- Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
Luxor East Bank - Explore Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex
Luxor West Bank (Egypt)- Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Nile cruising (Egypt)- Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Cairo Airport - Cairo & Overnight
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The evening is yours at leisure to explore the vibrant streets of Cairo, or perhaps relax at the hotel, preparing for the Egyptian adventure ahead! Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 - The Mighty Pyramids
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, before venturing out for a guided tour to one of the seven wonders of the world - the Pyramids of Giza. Make sure to visit the Cheops Pyramid, as its interior burial chambers are open for visits by the public. Not far from the Pyramids, you will also visit the Great Sphinx of Giza. This unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. Following this, enjoy a quick visit to either the papyrus institute or a perfume shop. Break for lunch then continue the tour at the Egyptian Museum. The museum exhibits over 120,000 objects ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. Marvel at wonderous artefacts, as you discover the museums' various statues, jewels, and Tutankhamen treasures. Finally, head downtown to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Navigate its enchanting narrow alleyways and explore an array of souvenir stores. Here, amidst the vibrant atmosphere, uncover small restaurants and cafes frequented by both locals and tourists. Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Cairo - Luxor - Nile Cruiser
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your included flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, board your Nile Cruiser - home for the next few nights! In the afternoon, we will explore the East Bank with visits to the Karnak and Luxor Temples. These iconic structures showcase the magnificence of ancient Egyptian civilization. As the day comes to a close, enjoy dinner on board as we dock for the night. Overnight: Nile Cruising | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Luxor - Nile Cruising - Valley of the Kings
Wake up bright and early this morning for breakfast, before venturing out for an exploration of Luxor's West Bank. Unearth the ancient secrets within the Valley of the Kings and marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Following our temple exploration, we'll head back for lunch on board as our cruiser makes its way downstream. Enjoy an afternoon of R&R enjoying the changing landscapes as our cruiser plies its way. Dinner will be onboard as we reach our overnight destination. Overnight: Nile Cruising | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Nile Cruising - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Today our journey continues as we set sail to Kom Ombo. Here, delve into the mysteries of the Temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. As the day progresses, we sail towards Aswan to dock for the night. Overnight: Nile Cruising | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Philae Temple
Time to explore Aswan! This morning, gear up for a grand visit to the High Dam, the world's largest embankment dam. Next, explore the historic Philae Temple, perched on an island in the Aswan Low Dam reservoir. As the afternoon unfolds, enjoy lunch followed by a felucca sailing tour around Kitchener Island, immersing yourself in the scenic beauty that surrounds our cruiser.
We'll wrap up the day back on the cruiser, docking in Aswan with an included dinner. Overnight: Nile Cruising | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Aswan - Cairo - Cairo at leisure
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the Nile Cruiser as we check out and disembark. Head to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, a transfer from the airport to our hotel awaits. The evening is at leisure for you to explore Cairo at your own pace.
Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Goodbye
Your Egyptian adventure comes to an end. After hotel breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Meals: Breakfast
Included :
-Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
-3 nights at hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
-2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
-An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 11
-Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Aswan
-Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
-All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Not Included:
-International flights and visa
-Tip for your tour guide Entrance Fees: USD$110-120pp, paid in local currency
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. STND
-(A)- For multi-day tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 72 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below).
-(B)- Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: 3 hrs past GMT). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly).
-(C)- Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(D)- When applicable, and in order to benefit from visa fee waiver conditioned with spending 2 consecutive nights in Jordan, we kindly ask that you share your passport information which will be kept safely in line with our privacy agreement, we will use this to prepare a manifest and allow our team to meet & greet you at the airport.
-(E)- A visa fee applies for groups and individual travelers spending 1 night only prior to departure from the Kingdom, Visa fees are subject to change with no notice by authorities.
-(F)- Confirmation for those tours will be issued on securing the needed services and accommodation is booked. Most hotel reservation teams are reachable till 17:00 Jordan time during weekdays.
-(G)- Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2- Quotation and rates for Multi-Day trips in Jordan. STND
-(A)- Our multi-day tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch.
-(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability).
-(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan.
-(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge.
-(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services.
- We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
: 3- Booking online and - or How to book this tour (Multi-Day trips)? STND
-(A)- You can request to book your desired tour online or please contact us by email. Online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team, which will be within 24-48 hours of receiving your online booking.
-(B)- We endeavor to display accurate availability on our website, though on rare occasions online bookings are made concurrently with others, and our website cannot reflect this information.
-(C)- Securing accommodation space for larger group is primarily controlled by hotel – camp availability. Feedback will be shared with guests, to determine how best to proceed, example standard rooms may not be fully available, upgraded room types for an additional surcharge could be proposed to guest, our team will make sure you understand your options and can decide accordingly.
: 4- In very rare cases, JHT reserves the rights to amend or cancel the booking in the following cases: STND
-(A)- In Last minute booking in less than 24 hrs period of the requested date.
-(B)- When no personalized follow up email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team. If our JHT team is not available i.e. contact outside working hours, weekends, national holiday, religious holidays or any applicable holiday i.e. Easter, Eids, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(C)- In cases of missing / faulty information on guests’ side.
-(D)- Also JHT reserves the right to amend /cancel the tour / itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, hotel or camp announcements or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change /cancellation is of a significant nature it will be advised to our customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for any service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control.
-(E)- Refunds will be applied as applicable
