Treasures of Egypt & Jordan

Day 1

Cairo

On arrival transfer to your hotel for 3 nights.

Days 2/3

Cairo

Today enjoy a full day tour of the Pyramids at Giza, with entry into the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Marvel at the mighty Sphinx and explore the ancient royal city of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara. On day 3, visit the magnificent Egyptian Museum*, with entry to the Royal Mummy Room, and the main sites of Islamic Cairo including the Citadel, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan and the Khan Khalili Bazaar. BL

*Please note: Exact museum will vary depending on when the new Grand Egyptian Museum will open.

Day 4

Nile Cruiser, Luxor

Today fly to Luxor and transfer to your Nile cruiser. In the afternoon tour the magnificent Karnak and Luxor temples. Overnight on board. BLD

Day 5

Nile Cruiser, Edfu

Cross the Nile to Thebes Necropolis on the West Bank for a tour of the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial site for nearly 500 years of the pharaohs during the 16th to the 11th centuries BC. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Queens and the Colossi of Amenhutep III (Memnon). Afternoon sailing to Edfu via Esna. BLD

Day 6

Nile Cruiser, Aswan

Explore Edfu and the well preserved Temple of Horus before cruising to Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing on to Aswan for overnight. BLD

Day 7

Nile Cruiser, Aswan

This morning enjoy a tour of the famous Aswan High Dam which controls the Nile River and forms the huge reservoir of Lake Nasser. Continue to the North Quarry with its giant Unfinished Obelisk still embedded in the rock. Take a boat trip to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Due to the construction of Aswan Low Dam in the early 20th century, in order to save the temple, it was moved from Philae Island and reconstructed on nearby Agilkia Island. BLD

Day 8

Cairo

Disembark after breakfast. Optional visit to Abu Simbel (contact us for details). Afternoon flight to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo transfer to your hotel for overnight. B

Days 9/10

Amman

Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman (not included). You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Amman is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world where ancient ruins and mosques sit beside modern hotels and restaurants. On day 10, enjoy a morning guided city tour including the fascinating Roman Theatre and Nymphaeum and the enchanting Citadel. Afternoon excursion to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Walk down the beautiful colonnaded streets and explore its plazas, temples, theatres, baths and the famous Arch of Hadrian. Overnight at Kempinski Hotel Amman or similar. B

Days 11/12

Petra

After breakfast depart via the King’s Highway to Petra. On the way visit Madaba, home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Continue to Mt Nebo, the mountain-top memorial of Moses and explore the famous crusader castle of Kerak. Next day enjoy a full day private tour of Petra, explore the ancient city and visit the famous Treasury carved into the rock face. Overnight at Mövenpick Resort Petra. B

Day 13

Wadi Rum

Today drive to the breathtaking desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Home to Bedouin tribes, it was made famous by British officer and writer T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) and is a maze of monolithic rock-scapes rising up from the desert floor. Take a 2 hour 4WD desert safari through this breathtaking landscape. Overnight at Memories of Aicha Camp. BD

Day 14

Dead Sea

This morning drive to your hotel at the Dead Sea. The afternoon is at leisure to swim in the Dead Sea, indulge in one of the many spa treatments or just explore the shores of this unique salt lake 427m below sea level. Overnight Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. B

Day 15

Tour Ends, Amman

Morning is at leisure before you transfer to Amman where your tour ends. B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner