Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll arrive at Amman airport and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to explore the capital however you like. It's a good chance to walk around and get a feel for the city without any scheduled activities.
- Start point
- عمّان, Amman, Jordan (Airport)
- Day 2
Bethany
Head out to As-Salt, a hilltop town known for its yellow limestone Islamic architecture. You'll walk around and learn about religious harmony in the area, then have lunch with a local family to try traditional Jordanian food. Later, drive to Bethany to see the baptism site where John baptized Jesus, including the church and ancient pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family - traditional Jordanian cuisine (subject to group size; if group too large, local restaurant alternative))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of As-Salt Harmony Trail
- Lunch with local family
- Visit to Bethany Baptism site
- Visit to Tell Mar Elias
- Visit to Baptism Pools
- Visit to John the Baptist's Church
Landmarks/POIs As-Salt Bethany Baptism Site Tell Mar Elias John the Baptist's Church - Day 3
Jerash
Start the morning with a tour of Amman's history, beginning at the Citadel where you'll see the Temple of Hercules, an old palace, a Byzantine church, and the Roman theatre that's still used today. After that, travel to Jerash to walk through one of the best-preserved Roman sites with its original streets, temples, and public squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amman Citadel visit
- Ancient Temple of Hercules visit
- Umayyad Palace visit
- Byzantine Church visit
- Roman theatre visit
- Jerash visit and guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Amman Citadel Temple of Hercules Umayyad Palace Byzantine Church Roman Theatre, Amman Jerash - Day 4
Amman to Petra
Drive along the scenic King's Highway toward Petra. Stop in Madaba to see the 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Next, visit Mount Nebo where Moses is thought to be buried, then check out Kerak Castle, a 12th-century fortress with views across the surrounding landscape. You'll arrive in Petra by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Madaba
- View of 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map
- Mount Nebo visit
- Kerak Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Petra by Candlelight tour
Landmarks/POIs Greek Orthodox Church of St. George Mount Nebo Kerak Castle 
- Day 5
Wadi Rum
Spend most of your day exploring Petra with a guide for 2-3 hours through the Siq and to the iconic Khazneh Treasury. After that, you'll have free time to walk through the Roman amphitheater, colonnaded streets, the Monastery, and other sites. Note that you'll walk at least 3km to the Treasury and back, plus more if you explore further. Horse carriages and donkeys are available for rent. Later, drive to Wadi Rum desert and settle into a Bedouin camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian meal at Bedouin camp)
Included Activities
- 2-3 hour guided tour of Petra
- Access through the Siq
- Khazneh (Treasury) viewing
- Free exploration of Petra sites
- Transfer to Wadi Rum Bedouin camp
Optional Activities
- Horse carriage ride through Siq (approximately 20 JD / USD 28)
- Additional horse carriage rides within Petra (extra fee)
- Donkey rides to the Monastery steps
Landmarks/POIs Petra The Siq Khazneh (Treasury) Monastery (Ad-Deir) High Place of Sacrifice Lion Fountain Wadi Rum 
- Day 6
Dead Sea
Start early with a jeep safari through Wadi Rum's rugged desert and copper-colored rock formations. In the morning, head toward the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at 400 meters below sea level. Float in the salty waters or just relax at the shore, then return to your hotel in Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Dead Sea floating experience
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Rum Dead Sea - Day 7
Cairo
After arriving at Cairo airport, you'll be greeted and helped through visa and luggage. Staff will transfer you to your hotel in central Cairo and help you get settled. The afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own, with optional activities available like a Nile dinner cruise or a sound and light show at the pyramids.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dinner cruise on the Nile
- Sound and light show at the pyramids
- Day 8
Giza - Luxor
Begin at the Great Pyramids of Giza built around 2500 BC. An Egyptologist guide will walk you through Egyptian history and explain how the pyramids were constructed. If you're interested, you can go inside one of the pyramids. You'll also see the Sphinx, fully uncovered in the 1920s. Later, drive south along the Nile through local towns to reach Luxor by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Great Pyramids of Giza visit
- Egyptologist guide introduction to Egyptian history
- Interior pyramid exploration (if not claustrophobic)
- Sphinx visit
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx of Giza 
- Day 9
Aswan
In the morning, you have the choice to relax at your hotel or take an optional tour to the Luxor Museum with ancient Egyptian artifacts from various periods. Continue driving south along the Nile to Aswan, where you'll stay in a locally run Nubian guesthouse. In the evening, walk through the colorful Nubian houses and have a typical Nubian meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Aswan
Optional Activities
- Luxor Museum tour
Landmarks/POIs Luxor Museum 
- Day 10
Philae - Felucca
Early in the morning, you can drive about three hours to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO site on Lake Nasser with temples built by Ramses II that were moved when the lake flooded. Or spend time in Aswan exploring the markets, walking along the Corniche, or visiting the Nubian Museum. Later that day, take a boat to the Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis. Board a traditional felucca sailboat with a support boat for facilities, and sleep on deck with provided mattresses, blankets, and mosquito nets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Philae visit
- Nile felucca sailboat experience overnight
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple tour (approximately three hours away)
- Aswan markets exploration
- Corniche exploration
- Nubian Museum visit
- Hotel upgrade instead of felucca overnight
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temple of Philae 
- Day 11
Felucca to Luxor
Sail on the Nile through the morning and have lunch with the felucca crew before sailing back to Luxor. This area holds the largest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley, split between the West Bank and East Bank. By evening, you can take an optional tour to see Luxor Temple lit up, or check out local outdoor cafes, play backgammon, and try shisha with locals. You'll stay at a 4-star hotel on the Nile banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with felucca crew)
Included Activities
- Sailing on the Nile
- Lunch with felucca crew
Optional Activities
- Luxor Temple night tour
Landmarks/POIs Luxor Temple Temple of Karnak Avenue of Sphinxes City of the Dead - Day 12
Luxor West Bank
Tour the West Bank of the Nile, visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, several tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and Deir El-Medina where workers lived while building these monuments. You'll also see the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free to relax at your hotel or take an optional tour to the massive Karnak temple complex. A hot air balloon flight over the West Bank is available as an optional activity if you're willing to start early for sunrise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
- Valley of the Kings tombs exploration
- Deir El-Medina visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
Optional Activities
- Karnak temple complex tour
- Hot air balloon flight over West Bank (early morning, sunrise)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Deir El-Medina Colossi of Memnon Karnak - Day 13
Luxor to Cairo
Leave Luxor and drive back to Cairo, stopping at Dendara and Abydos temples along the way. Dendara, built for the goddess Hathor, is particularly well preserved and impressive. Abydos was the cult center of Osiris and contains remains of ten original temples from its time as both a pilgrimage site and burial place. You'll arrive in Cairo by evening and check into your hotel in the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Temple of Dendara visit
- Temple of Abydos visit
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Dendara Temple of Abydos - Day 14
Cairo
Explore Cairo, founded in 969 AD and Egypt's main city throughout its history. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see a large collection of ancient artifacts including the famous King Tutankhamun display and post-Pharaonic items. Wander through Khan al Khalili bazaar, a complex market that offers a window to the past and plenty of souvenir options. An optional half-day tour to Memphis, Dashour, and Saqqara is available to learn more about pyramid building and see other ancient sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Egyptian Museum visit
- Khan al Khalili bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Memphis, Dashour, and Saqqara
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Khan al Khalili Memphis Dashour Saqqara - Day 15
Cairo Departure
You have free time for any last-minute sightseeing or shopping before your airport transfer. The tour operator suggests booking an afternoon or evening flight so you can visit the Egyptian Museum or take a Cairo city tour in the morning. If you'd like, you can arrange extra nights in Cairo to extend your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Egyptian Museum tour (morning)
- Cairo city tour (morning)
- Extra nights in Cairo
