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The Best of Egypt and Jordan

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Duration

14 Days - 13 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

The Best of Egypt and Jordan

Experience an unforgettable tour of Egypt and Jordan and fully enjoy your time in the Middle East. Begin your journey in Cairo, where you can marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore Islamic Cairo. Next, embark on a 4-day cruise down the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan before heading to Sharm El Sheikh to unwind and discover the wonders of the Red Sea. Wrap up your trip with three days in Jordan, where you can visit the iconic city of Petra, float in the Dead Sea, and more

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Cairo

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will greet you and help you through the arrival procedures. From there, they will take you to the hotel in a private, air-conditioned luxury vehicle. Once you arrive at the hotel, the tour manager will help you check in smoothly and go over your holiday schedule with you to confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink

Day 2: Pyramids Tour

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and then meet your private guide who will take you to the Giza Plateau to explore the iconic Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, as well as the Sphinx and Valley temple. Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading to the Sakkara area to see the Sakkara Complex and the Djoser Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built. Finish the day back at your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

Day 3: Cairo Tour

Following breakfast, you will be accompanied by a personal guide to explore the Egyptian Museum and view its captivating artifacts. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant before visiting the Saladin Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Afterwards, you will visit the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo and then explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar, in Islamic Cairo. The tour will conclude with your return to the hotel for accommodation.

Over night in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Flight to Aswan from Cairo

In the morning, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Aswan. When you arrive, you will be greeted at the Aswan Airport and taken to see the magnificent Philae temple, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ancient obelisk in the northern part of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt

Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Abu Simbel Group Tour - Nile Cruise

Leave your hotel after having breakfast, then begin your group tour to Abu Simbel Temples at 03:30 am. It will take about 3 hours to drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive at Abu Simbel, visit the stunning Temples of Ramses II, dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Afterward, transfer to board your Nile River Cruise and spend the night on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast box - Lunch - Dinner

Day 6: Kom Ombo - Edfu

Travel to Kom Ombo and enjoy breakfast on the boat before visiting the Temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you will have lunch on board and visit the well-preserved Horus Temple. Enjoy afternoon tea while sailing to Esna, and have dinner and spend the night on the boat

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 7: Luxor West Bank

Travel to Luxor, enjoy breakfast on the boat and explore the West Bank. Visit the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, and the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This temple was constructed in the 15th century BC by architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, along with the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be served on the boat, followed by afternoon tea while sailing. Enjoy dinner on board and stay overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Luxor East Bank - Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy breakfast on the cruise before disembarking at 08:00 a.m. Head to Karnak and Luxor temples before transferring to Luxor airport for a flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Most flights have a layover in Cairo. Upon arrival in Sharm, transfer to your hotel for free time to relax. Spend the night in Sharm El Sheikh

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Tour

Following breakfast, you will be taken to Ras Mohamed National Park for snorkeling. Enjoy a wonderful day exploring the marine life of the Red Sea before returning to your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh. You will have free time to relax in Sharm El Sheikh before spending the night at your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh or choose to join a tour to The Monastery of St. Catherine in the heart of Sinai, located at the base of Mount Sinai. The monastery, owned and operated by the Greek Orthodox Church, is surrounded by gardens and cypress trees. Its impressive library holds the second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts in the world after the Vatican. Visitors can also view the Burning Bush and a variety of ancient artworks such as icons, carved doors, wall paintings, and religious ornaments

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Sharm El Sheikh to Amman Flight

After having breakfast at your Sharm hotel, you will be taken to Sharm International Airport for your flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, a representative from Memphis Tours will be there to greet and assist you. You will then be transported to your hotel in Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be checked in and given detailed information about your trip for the following day

Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Madaba and Dead Sea Tour

Following breakfast, we will drive to Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses is said to have seen the promised land before his death and where he is believed to be buried. At the site, we will explore the ancient monastery and take in views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem. Next, we will visit Madaba to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine at St. George's church. Our journey will then continue to the Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on earth and known for its mineral-rich waters with healing properties. The mud from the sea is used for therapeutic and beauty treatments, and historical figures like Queen Cleopatra and Sheba reportedly visited the area. The high salinity of the water prevents life forms, earning it the name the Dead Sea, and makes floating effortless. Before returning to Amman, make sure to take a swim and relax in the mud.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Petra Tour

After having breakfast, drive approximately 2.5 hours to Petra, Jordan's most popular tourist attraction. Established in the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, this city features stunning facades carved into the mountain walls. Upon reaching the visitor's center, a 700-meter walk leads you to the entrance of the Siq, a 1200-meter-long gorge with colorful towering walls. Exiting the narrow passage, you are immediately captivated by the beauty of Petra, recognized as one of the New World Wonders. After exploring Petra, you return through the Siq before heading back to Amman.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Final Departure

After having breakfast you will be transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports and station
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel including breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 nights in Aswan hotel including breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on board 5-star cruise on full board
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh including breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 night in Amman including breakfast
  • Domestic Flight ticket (Cairo/Aswan - Luxor /Sharm El Sheikh)
  • International flight Sharm/Amman
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Sharm as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All tours on the cruise sharing group tours
  • Day tour to Madaba, Nebo and the Dead Sea in Jordan
  • Day tour in Petra to major sights as described above in itinerary
  • Private English speaking guide in Cairo
  • English speaking guide on the cruise
  • English assistant driver in the Dead Sea, Madaba & Nebo
  • Spot Local English speaking guide in Petra for about 02/03 hours
  • Entrance fees to the sights in Egypt and Jordan as mentioned above
  • Meals in hotels, Nile cruise and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All service charges and taxes
  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt & Jordan
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Extras at hotels and aboard the cruise (additional meals, drinks, laundry...etc)
  • Tipping
  • N.B: - Petra tour requires considerable walking, the number of horses in Petra is limited.

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