Highlights
Amman - Explore this Ancient hilltop citadel, with its fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
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
Experience Egypt & enjoy essence of Egypt package, This tour Highlights in Egypt includes : Cairo, Pyramids, Aswan, Nile Cruise ship , Temple of Sobek, Edfu, Valley of the kings, Temple of Deir El Bahari, Karnak Temple .
Explore history in the green north in Ajloun, and visit a 12th-century Crusader castle.
Jerash - See the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved
Kom Ombo (Egypt)- Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
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
Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
Nile cruising (Egypt)- Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser
Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Relax and Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
This is a private and customised tour of Jordan and Egypt , group tour is upon request can be customised/arranged
Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo Airport – Cairo
On arrival to Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Check-in your room! - Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Cairo Pyramids of Giza tour
Breakfast at the hotel, today we will start our tour in Cairo to visit The Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise ship
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to catch your morning flight from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by our local tour guide in Aswan to visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. After the day tour, we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise ship for check-in. Enjoy your Lunch and relax then start sailing and you will start Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Aswan – Temple of Sobek –Edfu
Breakfast on board, Morning time we will visit Temple of Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo, followed by Temple of Horus in Edfu. Evening time is FREE at leisure to enjoy the Egyptian folkloric show on the ship with a belly dancer and many other entertaining performances. Lunch & Dinner are included on board - Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Luxor – Valley of the kings – Temple of Deir El Bahari
After breakfast, we will visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Deir El Bahari and Colossi of Memnon. After the tour, we will get back to the Nile Cruise to have our delicious lunch meal on board. Enjoy your Afternoon tea on board while relaxing on the sundeck. And then dinner will be served.
Day 6: Luxor – Karnak Temple – Cairo airport - Amman Airport arrival (evening flight)
After breakfast, enjoy your wonderful buffet breakfast on board before exploring the east bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple. After this tour, we will transfer you to Luxor airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo. Then fly to Jordan. Arrival Amman Airport - Amman with free visa: Arrival to Queen Alia airport. Our representative will meet you before Visa Control with a sign with your name on it. They will take care of all the necessary paperwork for your free Jordanian Visa. They will then take you to meet your driver. You will be transferred 30 mins to Amman to your hotel.
Day 7: Amman City tour – Jerash - Ajloun - Amman
After breakfast, Drive to the heart of Amman for Amman City Tour, start your Amman city tour to explore Amman downtown. Amman is a bustling modern city. We will visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. Located at the Citadel site is the small Archaeological Museum, housing an excellent collection showing the occupation of the site over the centuries. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman theatre from the 2nd century with 6000 seats. The Amman City Tour can be a self-guided transferring you to each site.
Then drive north to Jerash, the well-preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest, and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 ADS to honour the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators, the impressive Forum, continue to the Temple of Artemis with columns 12 meters high and each drum weighs 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum. Then drive 20 minutes to Ajloun; Transfer through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, reaching the city of Ajloun. Here you will find Al-Rabid Castle; the 12th century Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. You will explore the castle by yourself. It is an easy site to explore by yourself.
Day 8: Amman – Madaba -Mt. Nebo -Dead Sea- Petra
After breakfast, Drive to the town Madaba, where you find the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George’s church. After that continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and alleged to be his burial place. You will visit an old monastery; overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land. Then head towards the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea for you to enjoy the health benefits of its mineral mud and float on its salty waters which is 10 times saltier than ocean water. It has attracted many visitors since the ancient time including King Herod, the Great Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. You will check into one of the Day Beach Resorts (Holiday Inn / Dead Sea Spa or other hotels upon request at extra charges) and enjoy their facilities and services including lunch. Drive to Petra for overnight.
Day 9: Petra visit
After breakfast, Petra visit (Main Trial to the Monastery): Start your Petra trail (Main Trial to the Monastery), You enter the Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) from the main gate in Wadi Musa. The walk from this gate to the entrance of the Siq, Bab al- Siq, takes 15 minutes at a gentle pace (downhill) and perhaps an extra 10 minutes returning (because it is uphill) i.e., 25 minutes. So, remember to add 40 minutes to your total time to get there and back. From the entrance to the Siq. The walk itself typically takes just about 10 minutes, and you will pass the Obelisk Tomb and Bab As-Siq Triclinium. Walking through the Siq itself at a leisurely pace will take ½ an hour. Don’t forget to look out for the Nabataean water channel on your left and the Nabataean ceramic water pipes on your right. Keep your eyes open for the Cameleer carving on the left side of the Siq as you walk towards the Treasury (Al Khazanah). If you look more carefully just beyond, you will see another set of camels heading upwards. Notice the many niches all along the Siq representing the different deities. Give yourself another 10-20 min to explore the Treasury (Al Khazanah) itself, take lots of photos, and prepare yourself to discover a lot more. After having walked through the Siq and explored the Treasury (Al Khazanah), carry on towards the Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the (Royal) court, then walk down the Colonnaded Street towards Qasr al Bint, passing by the Parades iOS, the Great Temple, the Roman shops, & Temenos Gate on your way. You then continue to the Monastery, 800 steps uphill. On the way you can take a short detour to the Lion Triclinium. This is a tiring climb but the views overlooking Wadi Araba are well worth it. After you descend to the Petra Basin, and if you still have the energy, walk back via the Temple of the Winged Lion, the Ridge Church and the Blue Church and the Royal Tombs (Urn Tomb; Silk Tomb; Corinthian Tomb; Palace Tomb and the Tomb of Sixties Florentinus) before you exit the site taking the same route you came through.
Day 10: Petra -Wadi Rum 2 hours jeep ride – Amman
Breakfast and checkout, Transfer to Wadi Rum, also known as the “Valley of the Moon”, where many parts of the famous movie “Lawrence of Arabia” were filmed. Wadi Rum is a uniquely shaped massive mountain that rose amongst the rosy red sand of the desert with towering cliffs of various brownish, reddish and golden colours. Explore Wadi Rum by 2 hours 4x4 jeep tour. Return to the visitor’s centre if Wadi rum then drive back to Amman for overnight.
Day 11: Amman -Amman Airport
Drive to Queen Alia Airport (Amman Airport) and drop you off, where your tour ends there, Good Bye!
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day combined country tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. COMB
-(A)- For multi-day combined country tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 7-10 days 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)- If your tours includes the holy land and would be crossing land borders, it is important to know your Jordan visa status, whether obtained directly and paid for at the airport, entered on a manifest, or have obtained Jordan pass, to ensure a smooth crossing process kindly advise us to assist accordingly.
-(H)- 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 combined country trips. COMB
-(A)- Our multi-day combined country 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 combined country trips)? COMB
-(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: COMB
-(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, respective agents’ recommendations in other countries, 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
