Pyramids to Petra for 15 days - A Classical Tour of Egypt and Jordan

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15 Days 14 Nights

Category: Combined Tours of Jordan with other destinations

Type: Combined Tours of Jordan + Egypt

Start in: Egypt-Cairo Airport

Finish in: Jordan-Amman Airport

Tour Features

Camping and Stargazing
Classical and History
Heritage and Culture
Photography and Art

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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

Kom Ombo (Egypt)- Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Luxor (Egypt)- Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

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 felucca cruising (Egypt)- Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars (or upgrade to a 5 star Nile Cruise)

Other more sites and highlights - please check the itinerary below

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

Shobak Crusader Castle - Take in this magnificent castle, perched dramatically on a hill top

This is a private and customised tour of Jordan and Egypt , group tour is upon request can be customised/arranged

Umm ar-Rasas - Step into the ancient city which was an important stop on the caravan route between east and west

Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)

Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Ancient Egypt – Arrival Airport of Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to our hotel to enjoy the rest of today at leisure. If arriving early, you may wish to book our 10am Backstreets of Cairo tour and explore Tahrir Square, El Moez Street and the famous cave church of St Simon.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

Explore Egypt’s most famous site today as we enjoy a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The largest of the three pyramids, Cheops, will tower above you at 481ft tall - it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 3,800 years. Later, continue to Saqqara to see the famous Pyramid of Djoser and explore the countless tombs and burial sites that this necropolis has to offer. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - The Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo - Aswan

Today we’ll visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum. This vast museum is home to thousands of artefacts, some of which have never been on display before. Built just 2km from the pyramids, the new museum is also home to a large Tutankhamun exhibition and makes use of modern technology including virtual reality. After our tour we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization where 20 mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are now on display in the Royal Mummies' Hall, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. After we've seen the mummies, we return to the hotel where there's time to relax before we board the overnight train to Aswan this evening.

Please Note: The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Philae Temple

Arrive in Aswan and enjoy some free time before we take a boat trip to Agilkia Island this afternoon. Here we discover the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was painstakingly relocated to Agilkia in the 1960s after floods from Lake Nasser threatened to destroy it. After our final visit to the a perfume oil emporium, you can spend the rest of today at leisure - perhaps take a stroll through Aswan’s bustling market.

Overnight: Aswan | Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Felucca Sailing & Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel (Aswan - Nile felucca cruise)

This morning you may join our optional trip to Abu Simbel to marvel at the 4 giant statues of Ramses II that guard the entrance to this famous temple. Later, we say goodbye to Aswan and board a traditional felucca sail boat to begin our cruise along the Nile. If sailing by felucca is not your style, consider upgrading to a 5 star luxury Nile Cruise, please see the tab above for prices. For more information about Nile Cruising please click here.

Overnight: Felucca Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Nile felucca cruise - Kom Ombo

Relax onboard our felucca as we cruise along the mighty Nile. This afternoon we dock at Kom Ombo and explore the famous symmetrical temple, dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. We then continue downriver and spend our final night onboard the felucca.

Overnight: Felucca Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Kom Ombo - Luxor

Disembark this morning as we drive to ancient Luxor. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city and there is an optional trip to Luxor Temple tonight. After dark the site is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights.

Overnight: Luxor | Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Valley of The Kings - Luxor - Cairo

Today we’ll explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where important pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Our excursion will also take in the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Marvel at these two giant statues of King Amenhotep III, all that remains of what was once the largest temple complex in the world. This afternoon our tour continues to the colossal Karnak Temple. You’ll feel like a pharaoh yourself as you walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the towering columns of Hypostyle Hall. This evening, we return to Cairo on the night train.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Free time in Cairo

Arrive back in Cairo and enjoy a day in the bustling capital at leisure. Perhaps explore Khan el Khalili bazaar where you can buy souvenirs and taste delicious street food.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Goodbye Egypt, Hello Jordan

Sunday. Today we say goodbye to Egypt and transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan (not included). On arrival you’ll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of today is free to enjoy as you please.

PLEASE NOTE: Travelers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost, they are not included in the tour price, however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. If you provide us with your flight details, we’ll be there to meet you at Amman Airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight: Amman | Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 - Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas – Petra

This morning we’ll tour the citadel and Archaeological Museum in Amman and walk through a local souk to taste typical Jordanian street food.

We then leave Amman and travel to Mt Nebo - the site from where Moses first saw the Promised Land. Enjoy the same view over the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea and Jericho before we explore Madaba. We’ll tour highlights of the town including the Church of St George and the Madaba Museum. Our day continues with a trip to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Umm-ar-Rasas, where we’ll see the beautiful mosaic floor of St. Stephen’s Church, before we finally arrive in the “Rose City” of Petra. There is an optional excursion tonight to see Petra by night (approx. USD$25 payable locally), as we take a candlelit stroll to the ancient Treasury.

Overnight: Petra | Meals: Breakfast

Day 12 - Petra sightseeing

Enjoy a guided tour of Petra today as we walk along the Siq to the Khazneh (The Treasury), which you may recognise from the blockbuster film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Our tour will also climb the steep steps to Ad-Deir (The Monastery), hidden high in the hills.

Overnight: Petra | Meals: Breakfast

Day 13 - Petra - Wadi Rum

See more of Petra this morning as we climb to the High Place of Sacrifice and enjoy magnificent views of our surroundings. We also visit Wadi Farasa, then say goodbye to Petra as we travel to the desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy a 4X4 safari into the wilderness to our remote campsite and feast on a delicious Jordanian meal. Tonight, we settle down to sleep under the stars, away from the lights and noise of civilization.

Overnight: Wadi Rum | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 - Wadi Rum - Shobak - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea

We leave the desert this morning and head to Shobak Castle, built by the Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring this fascinating hill-top fortress we continue to the shores of the Dead Sea. Bob in the mineral-rich waters where the high salt content will keep you afloat.

Before we arrive at the Dead Sea, April to October departures will also enjoy a trek along the famous Siq Trail to Wadi Mujib, one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features. Walk through the towering canyon and prepare to get wet as we wade through the river.

Overnight: Dead Sea | Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 – Dead Sea – Queen Alia Airport / Amman Airport - Farewell

Dead Sea - Amman Airport. Our adventure ends today with a departure transfers.

If you have extra time and wish to head back to Amman, why not book our 2-day end in Amman add on? Perfect for those who wish to spend more time in Jordan's ancient capital, Amman.

Meals: Breakfast

Included:

-All nights’ accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.
-10 overnights at hotels, 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin), 2 overnight cruises.
-An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 15
-Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Aswan
-Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

-2 hours jeep ride in the desert of Wadi Rum.

-1 overnight in wadi rum on bed, breakfast & dinner.

-Local Guide in Petra for 2 hours.

-Siq Trail in Wadi Al Mujib for 2 hours – self guided (available only from October till April)/ if date is not applicable for the tour requested, then a viewpoint will be or Dry rail in winter.
-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

-Optional tours.

-Personal expenses.

-meals not specified.

- Beverage & drinks.

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.

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-(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.

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