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Essence of Egypt & Jordan 2026

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
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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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Great Pyramids
    • Explore the Sphinx
    • Grand Egyptian Museum visit including artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb
    • Solar Boat exhibit
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  3. Day 3

    Giza to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Luxor
    • Karnak Temple Complex visit including the Hypostyle Hall
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Nobles visit including rock-cut tombs with frescoes
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Nobles
  5. Day 5

    Luxor to Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Board Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise
    • Valley of the Kings visit
    • Howard Carter's former residence visit
    • Queen Hatshepsut's monument visit
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
  6. Day 6

    Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), Dinner (Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Nile cruise to Dendera
    • Temple of Hathor visit
    • Luxor Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
    Luxor Temple
  7. Day 7

    Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), Dinner (Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Nile cruise south
    • Esna Temple visit
    • Kom Ombo Temple visit
    • Galabeyya party with Egyptian cuisine and cultural celebration
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
    Kom Ombo Temple
  8. Day 8

    Nile Cruise to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Nile cruise to Aswan
    • Temple of Isis at Philae visit
    • 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, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pre-dinner drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Nubian Museum visit
    • Nubian Village guided tour including visit to a local home
    • Kalabsha Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Nubian Museum
    Kalabsha Temple
  10. Day 10

    Aswan to Abu Simbel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Abu Simbel
    • Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari visit
    Landmarks
    Great Temple of Abu Simbel
    Small Temple of Abu Simbel
  11. Day 11

    Abu Simbel to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Cairo
    • National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation visit
    • Royal Mummies' Hall visit
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
  12. Day 12

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Coptic Cairo walking tour including Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
    • Historic Cairo exploration including Sultan Hassan Mosque and Souq al-Silah
    • Roda Island visit including 9th-century Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum
    Landmarks
    Coptic Museum
    Hanging Church
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Sultan Hassan Mosque
    Manial Palace Museum
  13. Day 13

    Cairo to Amman

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Amman
    • Transfer to Dead Sea hotel
    • Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers
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  14. Day 14

    Dead Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dead Sea resort amenities and direct access to the waters
    • Therapeutic mud treatment
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks with canapés
    Landmarks
    Dead Sea
  15. Day 15

    Dead Sea to Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mount Nebo visit with panoramic views
    • Madaba visit including famous mosaic map of the Holy Land at St. George's Church
    • Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration visit
    Landmarks
    Mount Nebo
    St. George's Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Petra exploration including the Siq
    • Treasury visit
    Landmarks
    Petra
    The Treasury
  17. Day 17

    Petra to Wadi Rum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional bread-making lesson with locals
    • Wadi Rum exploration
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks in the desert
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Wadi Rum to Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Amman
    • Food and produce market walk with Tour Director
    • Citadel Hill visit
    • Temple of Hercules visit
    • Umayyad Palace visit
    • Roman Theatre visit
    • Jordan Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Citadel Hill
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Roman Theatre
    Jordan Museum
  19. Day 19

    Amman

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

    Included Activities

    • Home-hosted dinner in a traditional Jordanian residence

    Optional Activities

    • Downtown Graffiti Tour exploring Amman's oldest neighborhoods and street art community
    • Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative Tour featuring traditional pottery, weaving, and papermaking
    • Royal Automobile Museum visit with King Hussein's personal collection of classic cars and motorbikes
    Landmarks
    Royal Automobile Museum
    Iraq Al-Amir
  20. Day 20

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Bethany Beyond the Jordan visit
    • Jerash exploration
    • Farewell dinner with Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Bethany Beyond the Jordan
    Jerash
  21. Day 21

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Amman airport

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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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    • 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.
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    • 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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