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Essence of Egypt & Jordan

21 days
From Cairo to Amman
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 34
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Giza

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Sunset Drinks with views of the Great Pyramids
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
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  2. Day 2

    Giza

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with King Tutankhamun's artifacts
    • Solar Boat exhibit exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Witness the pyramids and Sphinx
    Landmarks
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  3. Day 3

    Giza to Luxor

    Included Activities

    • Explore Karnak Temple Complex and Hypostyle Hall
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valley of the Nobles with rock-cut tombs
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Nobles
  5. Day 5

    Luxor to Nile Cruise

    Included Activities

    • Board Sanctuary Sun Boat III
    • Visit Valley of the Kings
    • Visit Howard Carter's residence
    • View Queen Hatshepsut's monument
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
  6. Day 6

    Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    • Visit Luxor Temple with statues of Ramesses II
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    Luxor Temple
  7. Day 7

    Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian delicacies with vibrant music and dancing)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Esna Temple
    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
    • Galabeyya party with Egyptian entertainment
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
    Kom Ombo Temple
  8. Day 8

    Nile Cruise to Aswan

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Isis at Philae
    • Felucca sail on the Nile
    • Nubian dance performance
    • Farewell Gala Dinner with captain and crew
    Landmarks
    Temple of Isis at Philae
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  9. Day 9

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pre-dinner drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Nubian Museum with deep history and artifacts dating back to 2000 BC
    • Guided tour of a Nubian Village with visit to local home
    • Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser's shores with grand architecture and detailed reliefs
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
    Nubian Museum
    Kalabsha Temple
  10. Day 10

    Aswan

    Included Activities

    • Visit temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel
    Landmarks
    Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
    Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel
  11. Day 11

    Aswan to Cairo

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
    • Explore Royal Mummies' Hall
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
  12. Day 12

    Cairo

    Optional Activities

    • Coptic Cairo with Old Cairo, Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
    • Historic Cairo with Sultan Hassan Mosque, Arabic calligraphy learning, and Souq al-Silah
    • Roda Island with 9th-century Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum
    Landmarks
    Coptic Museum
    Hanging Church
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Sultan Hassan Mosque
    Souq al-Silah
    Nilometer
    Manial Palace Museum
  13. Day 13

    Cairo to Dead Sea

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with Tour Director
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  14. Day 14

    Dead Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Access to Dead Sea waters
    • Therapeutic mud treatment
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks with canapes
    Landmarks
    Dead Sea
  15. Day 15

    Dead Sea to Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Nebo
    • Explore Madaba and St. George's Church with mosaic map
    • Visit Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration
    Landmarks
    Mount Nebo
    St. George's Church
    Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through the Siq
    • Visit the Treasury at Petra
    Landmarks
    Petra
    The Siq at Petra
    The Treasury
  17. Day 17

    Petra to Wadi Rum

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Traditional bread-making lesson with locals
    • Scenic Special Stay at Wadi Rum Palmera Camp in bubble tents
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks in the desert
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
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  18. Day 18

    Wadi Rum to Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through food and produce markets with Tour Director
    • Visit Citadel Hill with Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace
    • Explore Roman Theatre
    • Visit Jordan Museum with Dead Sea Scrolls
    Landmarks
    Citadel Hill
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Roman Theatre
    Jordan Museum
  19. Day 19

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner in traditional Jordanian residence with authentic local cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Home-hosted dinner in traditional Jordanian residence

    Optional Activities

    • Downtown Graffiti Tour exploring street art in Amman's oldest neighbourhoods
    • Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative Tour with traditional crafts
    • Royal Automobile Museum with King Hussein's personal collection of classic cars and motorcycles
    Landmarks
    Royal Automobile Museum
  20. Day 20

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan
    • Explore Jerash
    • Farewell dinner with Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Bethany Beyond the Jordan
    Jerash
  21. Day 21

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Sanctuary Sun Boat III
    Sanctuary Sun Boat III
    The Sanctuary Sun Boat III is an intimate river yacht representing the ultimate in luxury Nile cruises. Style, comfort and refinement are re… Read more
    Capacity
    81
    Built
    1993
    Guests
    36
    Crew
    45
    Length
    61 m / 200 ft
    Width
    14 m / 46 ft
    Suites
    18
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    14 m / 46 ft
    Cruising Speed
    7 kn / 13 kph / 8 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    December 22nd, 2019
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types J, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type J.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt.Jordan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt.Jordan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt.Jordan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt.Jordan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Jordan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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