Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Overnight Flight
Overnight Flight- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman Marriott Hotel)
- Day 2
Amman
Amman- Accommodation
- Hotel (Petra Marriott Hotel)
- Day 3
Amman - Petra
Amman - Petra- Meals
- Lunch (Meze at a local restaurant - a large variety of small sharing plates showcasing the exotic flavors of the Levant), Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Petra Marriott Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Amman
- Lunch at local restaurant with meze
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Landmarks Amman - Day 4
Petra
Petra- Meals
- Dinner (Family-style dinner during authentic Arabic cooking class in local home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Tour of Petra archaeological site
- Authentic Arabic cooking class in local home
- Family-style dinner at cooking class
Optional Activities
- Trek to the Monastery (850 steps)
- Additional exploration of Petra during afternoon at leisure
Landmarks Petra The Monastery at Petra - Day 5
Petra - Dead Sea
Petra - Dead Sea- Meals
- Lunch (Home-hosted lunch in Madaba with local community - traditional Jordanian meal with authentic home cooking)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- View of 6th-century mosaic map in Madaba
- Home-hosted lunch in Madaba with local community
- Visit to Mount Nebo
Landmarks Madaba Mount Nebo Dead Sea - Day 6
Dead Sea
Dead Sea- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Cairo Hotel & Casino)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan (UNESCO-recognized baptism site)
- Morning at leisure at hotel's private beach access to Dead Sea
- Afternoon at leisure
- Scenic sunset viewing at Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Beyond the Jordan Jordan River - Day 7
Dead Sea - Cairo
Dead Sea - Cairo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Cairo Hotel & Casino)
Landmarks Cairo - Day 8
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza- Accommodation
- Hotel (<i>M/S Steigenberger Regency</i>, Nile River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pyramids of Giza
- Visit to Great Sphinx
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx - Day 9
Cairo - Luxor
Cairo - Luxor- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard cruise ship), Dinner (Dinner aboard cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<i>M/S Steigenberger Regency</i>, Nile River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Karnak Temple
- Lunch aboard cruise ship
- Dinner aboard cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Afternoon at leisure aboard ship
- Views from sundeck in evening
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor - Day 10
Luxor - Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Valley of the Kings- Meals
- Lunch (Late lunch aboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<i>M/S Steigenberger Regency</i>, Nile River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Trek through Valley of the Kings
- Viewing of tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Late lunch aboard ship
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of King Tutankhamun Tomb of Ramses VI Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Edfu - Day 11
Edfu - Kom Ombo
Edfu - Kom Ombo- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast aboard ship (early start option) or leisurely breakfast with Nile views (late start option))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<i>M/S Steigenberger Regency</i>, Nile River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Temple of Horus (early option) or leisurely breakfast (late option)
- Visit to Kom Ombo double temple
- Galabeya party on board (traditional Egyptian gown event)
Landmarks Temple of Horus Kom Ombo Temple Aswan - Day 12
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner aboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Cairo Hotel & Casino)
Included Activities
- Visit to Philae Temple by motorboat
- Evening felucca sailing with views of sand dunes
- Dinner aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nubian Archeological Museum during afternoon at leisure
Landmarks Philae Temple Nubian Archeological Museum - Day 13
Aswan - Cairo
Aswan - Cairo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Cairo Hotel & Casino)
Included Activities
- Shopping time at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - Day 14
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel celebrating the end of the Middle Eastern journey)
Included Activities
- Visit to Grand Egyptian Museum
- Farewell dinner at hotel
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 15
Cairo - Tour Ends
Cairo - Tour Ends







