Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
A driver picks you up from Cairo airport and takes you to your hotel. At 6:00pm, you'll meet your tour group and guide in the hotel lobby. After that, the evening is yours to wander around Cairo and get a feel for the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
- Day 2
Cairo to Alexandria
This morning you head to Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city. You'll see the Library of Alexandria from outside, go below ground to explore the Catacombs, check out Pompey's Pillar, and visit the Citadel castle that sits where the famous Alexandria Lighthouse once stood. By evening, you're back in Cairo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Alexandria
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Landmarks Library of Alexandria Catacombs of Alexandria Pompey's Pillar Citadel of Alexandria 
- Day 3
Cairo
An early start at 7:30am takes you to Cairo's most famous sites. Your guide walks you through the Pyramids and Sphinx, explaining these 4,600-year-old structures and their history. Then you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo, which holds over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics. You return to your hotel afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
- Sightseeing of Sphinx
- Sightseeing of The Grand Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Giza Pyramids Great Sphinx of Giza The Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
You'll fly from Cairo to Aswan and start with a city tour led by a local guide. The first stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can see how ancient Egyptians went about quarrying and shaping stone. From there, head to Philae Temple on an island in the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis. After checking into your hotel, there's an optional traditional Nubian dinner in the evening if you're interested in trying local food and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Aswan
- Sightseeing of Philae Temple
- Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk
Optional Activities
- Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Landmarks Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple 
- Day 5
Aswan
You'll start before dawn at 04:45 if you want to take the optional trip to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's really worth it for anyone interested in history. The temples there are carved right into the mountainside and you get to see them in a way most visitors don't. After heading back, you'll board a traditional felucca sailboat for a 1-night cruise down the Nile River. The sail itself is relaxing, and you'll have time later in the afternoon to walk around Aswan on your own, check out the riverbanks, or just wander through the local streets at whatever pace feels right.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca sailboat cruise on the Nile River (1-night)
- Explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel trip (UNESCO World Heritage site) - 120 USD
Landmarks Abu Simbel Nile River 
- Day 6
Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor
Your coach departs for Kom Ombo, where you'll walk through a temple built to honor both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, which gives it a unique dual-dedication layout. From there, continue to Edfu to see one of Egypt's largest and best-preserved temples dedicated to Horus, with its impressive pylons and hieroglyphic carvings still intact. Later, you'll board a traditional felucca sailboat for a calm afternoon sailing on the Nile River. Back in Aswan by evening, you'll have time to walk around the city on your own, check out the souks, or just relax along the riverfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Kom Ombo Temple
- Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Optional Activities
- Felucca sailboat cruise on the Nile
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple - Day 7
Luxor
Begin your morning at the Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's major religious centers. An Egyptologist guide will walk you through the site and explain the stories and mythologies connected to the structures. Later in the evening, you'll head to Luxor Temple to explore its chambers in low light, which gives the space a different feel. The guide will share details about its origins dating back to the 14th century B.C.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple 
- Day 8
Luxor to Cairo
You can start the morning with an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor if you'd like that experience, then your guide will take you through the Valley of the Kings where you'll see royal tombs carved directly into the desert rock. After that, you'll check out the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before heading to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Valley of the Kings
- Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor - 124 USD
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 9
Cairo
Start your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum where you'll find over 120,000 artifacts spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history. The collection is extensive so plan to spend several hours here. After that, head to the Citadel of Saladin, perched on a hilltop overlooking the city. The fortress itself is impressive, and inside you'll see the Mohammed Ali Mosque with its Ottoman architecture and elegant interior. By afternoon, make your way to Khan el-Khalili bazaar in the old city. This is where the real experience happens, wandering through narrow lanes filled with spice sellers, jewelry shops, and textile stalls. Haggling is expected and part of the fun here, so come ready to negotiate prices on whatever catches your eye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Cairo
- Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
- Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
- Sightseeing of Hanging Church
- Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El-Khalili
Optional Activities
- Visit The Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo
- Group Dinner on Cruise in Cairo
- Nubian Dinner
- Hot Air Ballooning in Cairo
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo Citadel of Saladin Mohammed Ali Mosque Hanging Church Khan el-Khalili - Day 10
Cairo to Amman
After breakfast, you transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Amman, Jordan. Arriving in the afternoon, you have free time to check out Amman and try some local Jordanian cuisine. If you'd like, you can join a group dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner - 22 USD
- Day 11
Amman - Ajloun - Jerash
Following breakfast, your guide leads a city tour through Amman with stops at the Citadel and Amphitheatre. You then head toward Ajloun to see castle ruins, and continue to the ancient city of Jerash with its impressive Greco-Roman ruins dating back to the Bronze Age. Optionally, you can hike the Ajloun Natural Reserve trail. You return to Amman as evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour in Amman
- Sightseeing of Jerash
- Sightseeing of Ajloun
Optional Activities
- Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail - 25 USD
Landmarks Amman Citadel Roman Theatre of Amman Jerash Ajloun Castle 
- Day 12
Amman to Wadi Rum
You travel to Wadi Rum Desert and settle into your campsite. The afternoon is free to explore and relax among the desert landscapes, and you can join a camel trek if interested. In the evening, you enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars followed by music and dancing around the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian dinner)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
- Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD
Landmarks Wadi Rum 
- Day 13
Wadi Rum - Petra
Your day starts with a Jeep safari through Wadi Rum's rocky desert landscapes, which gives you a real sense of the terrain. In the afternoon, you'll head towards Petra, the famous Lost City carved from rose-colored rock and one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You'll have free time to relax and get settled, and if you're interested, there's an optional evening tour where you can see Petra lit by candlelight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
- Petra By Night Tour - 43 USD
Landmarks Wadi Rum Petra 
- Day 14
Petra
You spend the full day exploring Petra with your guide. Wear comfortable walking shoes because there's plenty of walking involved. Your guide takes you to the Pharaoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury, and other sites, sharing stories about how this ancient city was rediscovered after being lost for so long.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Landmarks Petra Ancient City 
- Day 15
Petra - Shobak Castle - Dead Sea - Amman
You'll start the morning with breakfast before heading to Shobak Castle, where your guide shows you around the Crusader fortress ruins dating back to 1115. The coach then takes you to the Dead Sea, which sits at the lowest point of dry land on Earth. Once there, you can swim in the extremely salty water and float without much effort, followed by a mud bath using the natural minerals found there. After that, the drive back to Amman gets you to your accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included with Dead Sea entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
- Sightseeing of Dead Sea
- Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Landmarks Shobak Castle Dead Sea 
- Day 16
Amman
You have a final breakfast with the tour group, say goodbye to your travel mates, and check out of the hotel. Take time to reflect on everything you've seen across Egypt and Jordan before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
