15 Day Jordan and Egypt Tour + Flights

Cairo

Get ready for a day of iconic sites and experiences! After breakfast, join your knowledgeable guide as you set out to explore the Giza pyramid complex, a true highlight of Egypt travel. Encounter some of Egypt's most famous sights such as the towering Great Pyramids of Giza, the world’s only remaining Ancient World Wonder, and the spellbinding Sphinx! Then, travel to Sakkara to see the Zoser (also known as Djoser) Step Pyramid. This incredible structure is believed to be Egypt’s first pyramid and was built in the 27th Century BC! Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast

Cairo - Aswan - Nile Cruise

This morning, catch a flight to Aswan. Arrive and make your way to the river for the best Nile cruise adventure as you prepare to spend the night on board a 5 star Nile cruise ship! Continue along the Nile river towards the picture-perfect temple complex of Philae. Admire the stunning scenery that surrounds the majestic temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy free time to explore Aswan in the evening or just relax and make the most of the Nile cruise ship’s facilities. Relax at the bar or sit by the pool with a drink in hand while admiring the Nile views!

Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Nile Cruise - Kom-Ombo

Enjoy amazing views as we continue to sail the Nile in style today! An optional excursion to the Abu Simbel complex is highly recommended today. Here, marvel at two massive temples at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt’s borders. These Nubian Monuments have been around since the 1200s when they were carved from the mountainside! In the afternoon, stopover at the Temple of Kom-Ombo, an unusual “double-temple” dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Settle in on the cruise ship this evening as we make our way to Luxor.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Nile Cruise - Luxor - Karnak Temple

Wake up aboard your Nile cruise and prepare to disembark along the East Bank of Luxor. In the afternoon, look forward to a tour of this exciting, ancient destination. Experience the majesty of the Karnak temple complex, considered by many to be the most important Pharaonic site. The grand monuments of Karnak are remnants of ancient Thebes and feature different areas dedicated to gods Amun, Mut and Montu. Then, discover the Luxor temple, where you'll wander down the mesmerising Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight at your hotel in Luxor.

Meals included: breakfast & lunch

Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada

History lovers will be in their element today! After breakfast, head for the world-famous Valley of the Kings. Put on your Indiana Jones cap and head underground to explore some of the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs! Afterwards, discover the Temple of Hatshepsut which is dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh. Then, visit the striking Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Later, hop aboard the coach as we travel to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Enjoy an included dinner at the Red Sea resort where you will be spending the night.

Meals included: breakfast & dinner

Hurghada Free Day

Today is free to enjoy the many activities on offer at the all-inclusive resort hotel. Lounge by the pool, take a stroll on the beach or taste all the wonderful foods on offer - all your meals are included today! Feeling active? Sign up for a snorkelling or scuba diving experience to explore the exquisite coral reef that the Red Sea is renowned for.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch dinner

Hurghada Free Day

Enjoy another free day full of fun and relaxation in Hurghada today! Make the most of the range of activities on offer at the resort. Dive deep and experience ocean life on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip. Alternatively, take it easy and soak up the sun next to the pool or on the beach. Indulge in delicious food and drinks at breakfast, lunch and dinner as all are included again today. Spend your last evening on the Red Sea coastline getting some rest and relaxation. Tomorrow we will make our way back to Cairo.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Cairo

This morning, the tour travels back to Cairo by plane. Discover more of Egypt’s sprawling capital city and its fascinating history with a trip to the Egyptian Museum. Uncover thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history with over 120,000 artefacts on display. Admire the treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb! Then, head to Coptic Cairo to visit the hanging church, named as such due to being suspended above two Roman gate towers. Afterwards, it's on to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which sits majestically on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin. Finally, pay a visit to the bustling Cairo Bazaar, Khan El Khalili. Located in Cairo’s historic centre, this colourful bazaar is filled with an eclectic mix of things to eat, see and buy!

Meals included: breakfast

Cairo Free Day

Spend a free day exploring the vibrant city of Cairo at your leisure! Alternatively, enjoy the option of joining a day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Named after its founder, Alexander the Great, Alexandria is a historic seaside city. Alexandria is best known for once being home to the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the fortress, catacombs, and souks and experience relics from bygone days. See the beautiful beaches and take in the views along the seafront. Make a stop at one of the inviting cafes or restaurants found along the seafront corniche. Return to Cairo where we will be spending the night.

Meals included: breakfast 

Cairo - Amman

Bid farewell to Egypt this morning after breakfast and get ready to experience a whole new country! Head to the Cairo airport to board the included flight to Amman, Jordan. Arrive at Amman airport where you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for an overview of the upcoming tour itinerary. This evening, head out and explore Jordan’s modern capital city or settle in for your overnight stay at your hotel in Amman.

Meals included: breakfast

Amman - Jerash - Petra

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Amman! Visit the Roman Theatre, the Amman Citadel and tour the Amman Panorama Art Gallery in Downtown Amman. Later, explore the Roman city of Jerash. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for its ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. This is one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman sites outside of Italy! Afterwards we make our way to Petra to settle into the hotel for the evening.

Meals included: breakfast 

Petra - Wadi Rum 

After breakfast, get ready to explore Petra, Jordan’s most famous attraction as well as one of the 7 New Wonders of the World! Start your visit to the Red Rose City with a horse ride through the canyon (Petra Seeq) to reach the Treasury Al Khazneh. Petra was built by the Arab Nabateans more than 2000 years ago making this ancient site one of the oldest cities in the world! In the afternoon we will stop for lunch, before heading to Wadi Rum. Here, explore the area’s spectacular mountains, Lawrence of Arabia’s cave and Lawrence’s dunes. Then, transfer to the Bedouin camp area and get ready for a night of camping under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert.

Meals included: breakfast & dinner

Wadi Rum -Madaba – Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea – Amman

Enjoy an early breakfast at the camp. Then, drive to the ancient town of Madaba, known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land housed in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Next, drive to Mount Nebo, an elevated ridge of the Abarim in Jordan, approximately 710 metres above sea level. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. After exploring Mount Nebo, head to the famous Dead Sea for lunch, a swim (or float!) and time to relax by these iconic, salty waters. At the end of the day, return to Amman for dinner. Overnight at your hotel.

Meals included: breakfast & lunch

Amman

Your Egypt and Jordan trip concludes today. Reminisce over your many adventures on tour over breakfast before heading to the airport to return home, or onto your next adventure. We trust you had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you aboard our coach tour again soon! There is so much left to explore!

Meals included: breakfast