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Essence of Egypt & Jordan 2026

21 days
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From Cairo to Amman
4.4 (47 reviews)
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza with a pyramid in the background.
  • Calm blue waters of the Dead Sea against a rugged mountainous backdrop.
  • The Treasury at Petra, a famous archaeological site with intricate carvings.
  • Vast desert landscape in Wadi Rum with dramatic rock formations.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Giza

    Giza

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Sunset Drinks overlooking the Great Pyramids
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
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  3. Day 2

    Giza

    Giza

    Included Activities

    • Great Pyramids tour
    • Sphinx visit
    • Grand Egyptian Museum tour including King Tutankhamun's artifacts
    • Solar Boat exhibit visit
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  4. Day 3

    Giza to Luxor

    Giza to Luxor

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Luxor
    • Karnak Temple Complex tour including Hypostyle Hall
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
  5. Day 4

    Luxor

    Luxor

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Nobles tour
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Nobles
  6. Day 5

    Luxor to Nile Cruise

    Luxor to Nile Cruise

    Included Activities

    • Sanctuary Sun Boat III boarding and suite accommodation
    • Valley of the Kings tour
    • Howard Carter residence visit
    • Queen Hatshepsut's monument tour
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
  7. Day 6

    Nile Cruise

    Nile Cruise
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River cruise
    • Temple of Hathor tour
    • Luxor Temple tour
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    Luxor Temple
  8. Day 7

    Nile Cruise

    Nile Cruise
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River cruise
    • Esna Temple tour
    • Kom Ombo Temple tour
    • Galabeyya party with Egyptian cuisine, music, and dancing
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
    Kom Ombo Temple
  9. Day 8

    Nile Cruise to Aswan

    Nile Cruise to Aswan
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise), Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on Nile cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River cruise to Aswan
    • Temple of Isis at Philae tour
    • Felucca sailing experience
    • Nubian dance performance
    • Farewell Gala Dinner
    Landmarks
    Temple of Isis at Philae
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  10. Day 9

    Aswan to Abu Simbel

    Aswan to Abu Simbel

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Abu Simbel
    • Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari tour
    Landmarks
    Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
    Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel
  11. Day 10

    Aswan

    Aswan

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Sunset Drinks (pre-dinner drinks)

    Optional Activities

    • Nubian Museum tour
    • Nubian Village guided tour including local home visit
    • Kalabsha Temple visit on Lake Nasser
    Landmarks
    Nubian Museum
    Kalabsha Temple
  12. Day 11

    Aswan to Cairo

    Aswan to Cairo

    Included Activities

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

    Cairo

    Cairo

    Optional Activities

    • Coptic Cairo walking tour including Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue visit
    • Historic Cairo tour including Sultan Hassan Mosque, Arabic calligraphy, and Souq al-Silah and Bayt Yakan community projects
    • Roda Island tour including 9th-century Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum
    Landmarks
    Coptic Museum
    Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa)
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Sultan Hassan Mosque
    Manial Palace Museum
  14. Day 13

    Cairo to Amman

    Cairo to Amman
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Amman
    • Welcome dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Dead Sea

    Dead Sea

    Included Activities

    • Dead Sea resort amenities including direct water access
    • Therapeutic mud treatment
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks overlooking the Dead Sea
    Landmarks
    Dead Sea
  16. Day 15

    Dead Sea to Petra

    Dead Sea to Petra

    Included Activities

    • Mount Nebo visit and memorial tour
    • Madaba mosaic map visit at St. George's Church
    • Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration visit
    Landmarks
    Mount Nebo
    St. George's Church, Madaba
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Petra

    Petra

    Included Activities

    • Petra exploration including the Siq and the Treasury
    Landmarks
    Petra - The Treasury
    The Siq, Petra
  18. Day 17

    Petra to Wadi Rum

    Petra to Wadi Rum

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Jordanian bread-making experience
    • Wadi Rum desert exploration
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks in Wadi Rum
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 18

    Wadi Rum to Amman

    Wadi Rum to Amman

    Included Activities

    • Food and produce market walk with Tour Director
    • Citadel Hill tour including Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace
    • Roman Theatre visit
    • Jordan Museum tour including Dead Sea Scrolls
    Landmarks
    Citadel Hill, Amman
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Roman Theatre, Amman
    Jordan Museum
  20. Day 19

    Amman

    Amman
    Meals
    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 and neighborhoods
    • Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative Tour featuring pottery, weaving, and papermaking
    • Royal Automobile Museum visit including King Hussein's collection of over 70 classic cars and motorbikes
    Landmarks
    Royal Automobile Museum, Amman
  21. Day 20

    Amman

    Amman
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Bethany Beyond the Jordan tour
    • Jerash Roman city tour
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Bethany Beyond the Jordan
    Jerash
  22. Day 21

    Amman

    Amman

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