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Taste of Egypt with Jordan 2026

14 days
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From Cairo to Amman
4.6 (236 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Grand Egyptian Museum featuring King Tutankhamun's treasures and ancient Egyptian artifacts
    • Close-up visit to the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops)
    • Visit to newly discovered Noble Tombs
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops)
    Great Sphinx of Giza
  4. Day 3

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to walled city of Old Cairo with Saladin's 12th-century citadel
    • Visit to Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    • Visit to Memphis to see statue of Ramses II
    • Lunch in local restaurant
    • Visit to Saqqara necropolis and Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    • Visit to tomb of Mary Roca
    Landmarks
    Saladin's Citadel
    Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    Memphis
    Statue of Ramses II
    Saqqara
    Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Cairo to Luxor

    Cairo to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (First lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Karnak complex and Temple of Amun Ra
    • Embarkation on Nile River cruise
    • Visit to Luxor temple
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Temple of Amun Ra
    Luxor Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Luxor to Edfu

    Luxor to Edfu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Valley of the Kings
    • Visit to Valley of the Queens
    • Visit to Deir El-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut's temple)
    • Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
    • Lecture by Egyptologist on ancient civilization
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Valley of the Queens
    Deir El-Bahri
    Colossi of Memnon
  7. Day 6

    Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan

    Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
    • Egyptian cooking class
    • Visit to Kom Ombo twin temples
    • Party night on board
    Landmarks
    Edfu Temple
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat tour across the Nile
    • Visit to Nilometer on Elephantine Island
    • Visit to Aga Khan Mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Abu Simbel temples (by coach)
    Landmarks
    Elephantine Island
    Nilometer
    Aga Khan Mausoleum
    Abu Simbel Temples
  9. Day 8

    Aswan to Cairo

    Aswan to Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing excursion to Granite Quarries
    • Visit to unfinished obelisk
    • Motor launch to Agilika Island
    • Visit to Temple of Isis
    • Photo stop at Aswan High Dam
    Landmarks
    Granite Quarries
    Unfinished Obelisk
    Agilika Island
    Temple of Isis
    Aswan High Dam
  10. Day 9

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Egyptian light lunch on felucca)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    • Visit to Royal Mummies' Hall
    • Visit to Abu Serga Church in Coptic Cairo
    • Visit to hanging church (fourth century)
    • Visit to Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue (9th century)
    • Traditional felucca sailing vessel tour on Nile River
    • Typical Egyptian light lunch on felucca
    • Browse Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner cruise on the Nile
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    Abu Serga Church
    Hanging Church
    Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue
    Khan al Khali Souk
  11. Day 10

    Cairo to Amman

    Cairo to Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Amman to Petra

    Amman to Petra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Amman
    • Visit to Amman citadel
    • Visit to Roman Theatre
    • Walk through old markets downtown
    • Visit to Mt. Nebo (burial site of Moses)
    • Visit to St. George Church in Madaba
    • View mosaic floor in Madaba
    Landmarks
    Amman Citadel
    Roman Theatre
    Mt. Nebo
    St. George Church, Madaba
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Petra to Dead Sea

    Petra to Dead Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to archaeological site of Petra
    Landmarks
    Petra
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Dead Sea

    Dead Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jerash Ruins
    Landmarks
    Jerash Ruins
  15. Day 14

    Dead Sea to Amman

    Dead Sea to Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • MS Farah
    MS Farah
     In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cru… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    120
    Crew
    85
    Length
    236ft
    Width
    Suites
    2
    Staterooms
    56
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    56
    Deck
    5
    Deck with Cabins
    4

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  • 2 local currencies

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