Jordan & Egypt Unique 11 Days - 10 Nights Tour : Egypt 6 days then 5 days in Jordan

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our local representative and assisted with your arrival procedures. You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.

After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax after your journey and prepare for the exciting programme ahead.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your full-day exploration of Cairo with a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Admire the Great Pyramid and the surrounding pyramid complex before continuing to the legendary Great Sphinx, one of the most recognisable monuments of ancient Egypt.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient artefacts covering thousands of years of Egyptian history. Your sightseeing day concludes at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s famous historic market, where narrow lanes are filled with traditional shops, handicrafts, spices and local cafés.

At the end of the tour, return by private transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin a tour of the city’s principal attractions.

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that transformed the region. Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis and relocated to its present island setting following the construction of the dam.

Your final visit is the Unfinished Obelisk, which provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Egyptian techniques used to quarry and shape enormous stone monuments.

After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile cruise ship and complete the check-in formalities. Enjoy lunch on board and spend the remainder of the day relaxing as your Nile cruise experience begins.

Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, beautifully positioned beside the Nile. The temple is unusual because it was dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of the falcon god Horus.

Continue sailing towards Edfu, where you will visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. This impressive Ptolemaic temple is among the best-preserved ancient religious structures in Egypt and features monumental gateways, courtyards and detailed wall reliefs.

Return to the cruise ship for lunch and dinner. In the evening, enjoy leisure time and, depending on the cruise schedule, an Egyptian folkloric performance or other onboard entertainment.

After breakfast on board, begin your exploration of Luxor’s famous west bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings. This celebrated archaeological area served as the burial place of many pharaohs and powerful nobles of Egypt’s New Kingdom.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a striking terraced monument built against the limestone cliffs. The temple is renowned for its distinctive architecture and its connection to one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.

Stop at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Return to your Nile cruise for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sundeck, enjoying afternoon tea and admiring the Nile scenery before dinner is served on board.

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and visit Luxor’s east bank, beginning with the vast Karnak Temple Complex. Explore its monumental gateways, courtyards, sanctuaries and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, one of the most impressive architectural achievements of ancient Egypt.

Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant temple complex located close to the Nile and linked historically to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.

Following the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo, where you will connect with your international flight to Amman, Jordan.

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, a representative will meet you before passport control, holding a sign displaying your name. Where applicable and subject to current Jordanian entry regulations, the representative will assist with the necessary visa formalities before accompanying you to meet your private driver.

You will then be transferred approximately 30–40 minutes to your hotel in Amman for check-in and rest.

After breakfast, begin your day with a tour of Amman, Jordan’s lively capital. Visit the elevated Amman Citadel, where archaeological remains from the Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic periods reveal the city’s long and varied history. From the hilltop, enjoy panoramic views across Amman’s distinctive landscape of pale limestone buildings.

Continue to the impressive Roman Theatre, a well-preserved second-century landmark that once accommodated approximately 6,000 spectators. You may also have time to experience the atmosphere of downtown Amman, with its traditional markets, local shops and busy streets offering a glimpse into everyday life in the capital.

Travel north to Jerash, one of the finest and best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East. Enter through Hadrian’s Arch and explore the ancient Hippodrome, the oval-shaped Forum, the colonnaded Cardo, the Temple of Artemis, the Nymphaeum and the theatres. The city’s monumental architecture provides a remarkable picture of urban life during the Roman period.

Afterwards, continue through the green hills and olive groves of northern Jordan to Ajloun Castle, also known as Qal’at Ar-Rabad. Built in the 12th century by one of Saladin’s commanders, the fortress occupied a strategic position overlooking important regional routes. Explore its chambers, passageways, towers and viewpoints before returning to Amman.

After breakfast, depart Amman and travel to Madaba, a historic town renowned for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Visit St George’s Church to see the celebrated sixth-century mosaic map depicting Jerusalem, the Holy Land and surrounding regions.

Continue to Mount Nebo, traditionally associated with the place from which the Prophet Moses viewed the Promised Land. Visit the archaeological remains and memorial church, and, when visibility permits, admire sweeping views over the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the distant hills beyond the Jordan River.

Descend to the Dead Sea, located at the lowest exposed point on Earth. Enjoy free time at a selected beach resort, where you can experience the remarkable buoyancy of the mineral-rich water and relax by the swimming pools and resort facilities.

A lunch may be arranged at the Dead Sea resort according to your confirmed programme. Later in the afternoon, continue south through Jordan’s changing landscapes to Petra. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, begin an unforgettable full-day visit to Petra, the ancient Nabataean capital and Jordan’s most celebrated archaeological treasure. Enter through the main visitor gate and follow the pathway through Bab Al-Siq, passing the Obelisk Tomb and other early monuments carved into the surrounding rock.

Continue through the narrow, winding Siq, a natural sandstone gorge that once formed the ceremonial entrance to the city. Along the way, observe remnants of Nabataean water channels, ceramic pipes, religious niches and carved figures that demonstrate the engineering and artistic achievements of Petra’s inhabitants.

At the end of the Siq, the magnificent Treasury, Al-Khazneh, gradually comes into view. Take time to appreciate its detailed rock-cut façade and learn about its history before continuing deeper into the archaeological site.

Walk along the Street of Façades towards the Nabataean Theatre and view the monumental Royal Tombs, including the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb. Continue through the ancient city centre along the Colonnaded Street, passing major monuments such as the Great Temple, the Byzantine Church, the Temenos Gate and Qasr Al-Bint.

Travellers with good physical fitness may continue along the mountain path to Ad-Deir, the Monastery. The route involves approximately 800 rock-cut steps, but the impressive monument and extensive views across the surrounding mountains make the climb a rewarding experience.

After exploring Petra, return along the same principal route through the ancient city and the Siq to the visitor centre. The exact duration and distance covered can be adapted to your interests, available time and preferred walking level.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, travel south to Wadi Rum, a protected desert wilderness famous for its immense sandstone mountains, narrow canyons, natural arches and colourful expanses of sand.

Often called the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum has been associated with T. E. Lawrence and has served as a filming location for numerous international productions. Its dramatic scenery changes throughout the day as the sunlight creates different shades of red, gold and brown across the desert landscape.

Meet a local Bedouin driver and explore the protected area on a two-hour 4×4 jeep tour. Depending on local conditions and the selected route, stops may include sweeping viewpoints, sandstone formations, ancient inscriptions, narrow canyons or traditional Bedouin sites.

At the end of the desert excursion, return to the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre and meet your private driver. Continue north to Amman, with comfort stops along the way as required. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Jordan at leisure.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out at the appropriate time. Your private driver will transfer you from Amman to Queen Alia International Airport for your departing flight.

We recommend arriving at the airport approximately three hours before an international departure. Your memorable journey through the ancient civilisations, cultural landmarks and varied landscapes of Egypt and Jordan concludes upon arrival at the airport.

Thank you for travelling with Jordan Horizons Tours. We wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey.