17 Days Mysteries of Egypt and Jordan with Nile Cruise

Make the best of your tour to the Middle East by visiting two great ancient civilizations of Egypt and Jordan. From the "Land of the Pharaohs" to the ancient Hashemite Kingdom. This is a Middle Eastern odyssey to remember.

About This Trip

This itinerary includes extensive daily travel. The pace is Moderate/Active, you may encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, and steps. Expect traffic congestion and possible delays, especially in central Cairo. This journey involves multiple modes of transportation, including bus, cruise, motorboat, golf cart and horse-drawn carriage, and requires mobility to board and disembark. Many domestic flights within Egypt depart in the early morning, requiring waking before dawn.

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Trip Code TP17EJ

14 Nights

31 Meals

Escorted Tour

4-5 Star Hotel

Average group size 30

Air Included

Coach, Cruise

Daily sightseeing

Tour Highlights

the Great Pyramid of Giza

Be dazzled by the Great Pyramid of Giza and enjoy a special camel riding around the Pyramids

Nile River Cruise

Enjoy a 5-day 5 Star cruise on the Nile, one of the world’s most iconic rivers.

Temples of Karnak

Tour the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years

Valleys of the Kings & Queens

Explore the tombs of pharaohs in the enigmatic Valleys of the Kings & Queens

Temple of Philae

Take ferry to visit the Temple of Philae with its beautiful island location

Aswan

Visit Aswan Dam and enjoy a FREE felucca ride in Aswan, a sail through history

Petra

An amazing day in the "rose red" city of Petra, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Wadi Rum

Discover the sweeping desert and echoing formations of Wadi Rum known as "The Valley of the Moon"

Dead sea

Swim in the dead sea, the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world and the lowest point on earth.

Itinerary

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Day 1: United States - Cairo

Depart for Cairo from US.
Day 2: Cairo

Upon the arrival at Cairo airport, you will meet our local tour guide. Then you will be transferred to the hotel and finish check-in. The rest of day will be at your own leisure. At night, you may take the optional Cairo Cruise with dinner (US$70, Min. 6 guests) and enjoy a scenic view of Cairo from Nile River. Experience dining under the stars while you view the city and its twinkling lights, watch Belly Dancer, hear the Egyptian music, enjoy buffet Dinner.

Meal: Dinner
Day 3: Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs and ride a camel through the desert. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion amazingly carved out of a huge piece of limestone. After lunch, this afternoon is at leisure. You may join the Optional Sakkara Pyramids tour(US$55/person). Visit Sakkara, the site of hundreds of tombs, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Cairo

Morning optional tour to the Egyptian Museum (US$55/person), this world-renowned museum is home to the largest collection of jewels, relics and statues from the golden age of the pharaohs. In the afternoon, make your way to the Old Cairo, it is the original home of the Coptic Christians. Then you will visit the Salah El-Din Citadel perched atop a hill in central Cairo and dating back to the 12th-century. After dinner, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Luxor. After arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Cairo

Today you may enjoy your free time in Cario, or you may join the optional excursion to Alexandria (US$120/person).

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt's second-largest city. Your adventure begins with a comfortable journey from Cairo, leading you to Alexandria's stunning Mediterranean coastline. Explore the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, marvel at the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and see the majestic Citadel of Qaitbay. In the evening, return to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Cairo - Aswan

Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upond arrival, visit the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. Then take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Then transfer to the 5 Star cruise for the embarkation. Dinner and overnight onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Aswan - Kom Ombo

This morning, you may join the optional tour of Abu Simbel temples by bus (US$180/person). An early morning bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel. This site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramesses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most recognizable ancient sites of Egypt. Return to ship and set sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the Sky God and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Return to the cruise for sailing, enjoy your free time on board. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Edfu

This morning, visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Then Enjoy your free time on board. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Luxor

This morning you may join the optional Luxor Hot Air Balloon (US$200/person). Start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor. After this optional tour, we will return to cruise for breakfast.

After breakfast and disembark from cruise, visit the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Then take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank. Visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. And visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns.

Tonight, you may join the optional Sound and Light Show at karnak temple (US$68/person) the show highlights the dramatic history of ancient city Luxor and narrates the achievements and the events of the great kings of ancient Egypt with poetic description of the ancient temples.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Luxor

Today you may enjoy your self-exploration in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: Luxor - Amman

Today fly to Amman, the capital of Jordan, via Cairo. It is a city situated on a series of seven hills. Upon arrival, you will be greeted upon your arrival at Queen Alia Airport in Amman and will be escorted to your hotel. Overnight in Amman.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: Amman - Wadi Rum - Petra

On the way to Petra, optional jeep ride tour (US$40/person) in Wadi Rum, the biggest desert in Jordan and protected area where Sir Laurence wrote the seven pillars of wisdom. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the "Valley of the Moon. The tour includes a visit to several of Wadi Rum’s distinctive rock formations and an opportunity to soak in the vast silence and spectacular desert landscapes. After this optional tour, continue to Petra. Overnight in Petra.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Petra - Dead Sea

Begin your walk through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. The Siqs hammed in by cliffs soaring up to 80 Meters. Our guide will give you a brief introduction about whole City of Petra while walking through the 2 km canyon to reach the magnificent treasury. In the afternoon, continue the trip to the Jordan valley and Dead Sea, which is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. Overnight in Dead Sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Dead Sea

After Breakfast, you will have your own leisure time to enjoy the Dead Sea. As the name suggests, the Dead Sea is devoid of life! Swimming in the dead sea is quite an incredible feeling as it is impossible to sink in the thick brine which is almost 10 times salter than ordinary sea water! Alternatively, you may join the day tour(US$98/person) takes you to Jerash, an ancient city located 30 km away from Amman. It’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade.
Overnight in Dead Sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15: Dead Sea - Mt. Madaba - Amman

After breakfast, check-out and tour to the mosaic city of Madaba. We will visit the Church of St. George to see the earliest surviving original map of the Holy land in a mosaic floor dating back to 560 A.D. Then coming to Mt. Nebo where Moses have gone to get a view of the Promised Land before he died and from a platform in front of the church one can enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Then return to Amman and take a city tour of Amman, often referred to as the "White City" because of the white stone used to build the houses. Visit the Amman Citadel, a historical site at the center of downtown Amman. Then, experience the heart of the city center by browsing in the downtown markets. Overnight in Amman.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 16: Amman - North America

Enjoy your self-exploration this morning, then transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 17: Arrive North America

You will arrive North America today.

Featured Hotel

Day 2-4 FREE UPGRADE

Movenpick Media City

Egypt 3 Nights

Relaxation and recreation are also close at hand. The hotel is only 20 kilometres from the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, and just a short stroll from Dream Park, one of the Middle East’s most famous amusement parks. Closer still is a 27-hole golf course. A 20-km drive will take you to the new Egyptian Museum so you can wander through the different eras of the ancient Egyptian history.

Day 6-9 FREE UPGRADE

Nile River Cruise

Egypt 4 Nights

Nile cruise boats are typically very large with a passenger capacity of around 150. All cabins have private facilities and the boat is fully air-conditioned. Make full use of the boat's facilities when you are on board. All meals are included on board.

Day 12-13 FREE UPGRADE

Dead Sea Crowne Plaza Res...

Jordan 2 Nights

Featuring a promenade along the Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa boasts an outdoor pool, a gym and a restaurant. Baptism Site is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Each room includes a balcony overlooking the gardens or the Dead Sea.

Day 14 FREE UPGRADE

Petra Hyatt Zaman Village...

Jordan 1 Night

Formerly an ancient village called Taybeh, this 5-star resort offers stunning views of the Sharah Mountain Range. Facilities include a fitness room, a traditional hammam, and an outdoor pool.

* In case the advertised hotels are not available they will be replaced by alternative hotels with the same quality.

Optional Tours

Day 2

Cairo Cruise with dinner

78 USD 2 hours

Enjoy a scenic view of Cairo from Nile River, dining under the stars while you view the city and its twinkling lights, watch Belly Dancer, hear the Egyptian music.

Day 3

Sakkara Pyramids

55 USD half day

In Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Day 4

Cairo Egyptian Museum

55 USD

This world-renowned museum is home to the largest collection of jewels, relics and statues from the golden age of the pharaohs.

Day 5

Luxor: Sound and light show at Karnak Temple

68 USD 2 hours

The Karnak Sound and Light show highlights the dramatic history of ancient city Luxor. The show narrates the achievements and the events of the great kings of ancient Egypt with poetic description of the ancient temples.

Day 7

Luxor: Hot Air Balloon tour

180 USD 2-3 hours

Start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor

Day 9

Aswan: Abu Simbel by bus

$180 USD half day

An early morning bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel. This site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramesses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most recognizable ancient sites of Egypt.

Day 9

Aswan: Nubian Village Tour

55 CAD

Nubian Village Tour by motorboat, which is located on the West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan and just opposite Soheil Island and near the Aswan Dam passing by the First cataract of Aswan. This fantastic tour to the Nubian Village lets you meet and interact with a Nubian family and learn about their simple lifestyle, culture, and traditions.

Day 11

Wadi Rum: Jeep ride tour

40 CAD

The tour includes a visit to several of Wadi Rum’s distinctive rock formations and an opportunity to soak in the vast silence and spectacular desert landscapes.

Day 13

One Day Tour to Jerash

98 USD

Just 30 km from Jordan’s capital of Amman, Jerash is conveniently located for those who wish to explore more than one destination in Jordan. Although the sheer amount of statues, plazas, and museums can seem daunting, the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash are very easy to navigate.

Inclusion

Price Include

International Airfare from New York in economy class

Airport taxes

5 Star hotel accommodation

5 days 4 nights 5 Star Nile River Cruise in outside cabin with private bathroom facilities and large scenic window

Entrance fees to scenic attractions as indicated

Services of English-speaking tour guides

Sightseeing per itinerary in modern

air-conditioned motor coach

All transportation in the destination

Meals as indicated in the program

Price Does Not Include

Visa fees

Insurance of any kind

Prepaid Gratuities: USD$240(includes gratuities for tour guides, drivers, cruise crew members, etc.)

Personal expenditure such as laundry service,souvenirs and telephone calls

Payment Schedule for Land Only Traveler:

1. $600/person non-refundable tour deposit at the time of booking

2. $600/person non-refundable internal flights payment 4 months prior to departure

(If booking date is within 4 months before departure, $1,200/p non-refundable deposit are required)

3. Final balance 3 months prior to departure

Date & Price

Departure Dates	Return Date	Land Only	Package Price
Departure Dates	2025/01/19	2025/02/04	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/02/09	2025/02/25	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/02/23	2025/03/11	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/03/09	2025/03/25	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/03/23	2025/04/08	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/04/06	2025/04/22	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/05/04	2025/05/20	USD$2999	USD$3899
2025/09/14	2025/09/30	USD$2999	USD$3899
2025/09/28	2025/10/14	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/10/12	2025/10/28	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/10/26	2025/11/11	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/11/09	2025/11/25	USD$2999	USD$3999
2025/11/23	2025/12/09	USD$2999	USD$3999
Single Supplements	+USD$1099