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Taste of Egypt with Jordan 2026

14 days
From Cairo to Dead Sea
4.6
234 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. Day 1

    Cairo

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

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Egyptian Museum and view King Tutankhamun's treasures and priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt
    • View the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) in Giza
    • Visit the newly discovered Noble Tombs
    Landmarks
    Egyptian Museum
    Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
    The Sphinx
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Cairo

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Old Cairo and visit Saladin's 12th-century citadel
    • Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    • Visit Memphis and view the statue of Ramses II
    • Visit Saqqara necropolis and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    • Visit the special tomb of Mary Roca
    • View the Stairway to the Sky at Saqqara
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Saladin
    Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    Memphis
    Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    Saqqara Necropolis
  4. Day 4

    Cairo to Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Karnak complex and the Temple of Amun Ra
    • Visit Luxor Temple on the east bank
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Karnak Complex
    Temple of Amun Ra
    Luxor Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Luxor to Edfu

    Luxor to Edfu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens
    • Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's monumental rock temple
    • Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
    • Exclusive lecture on ancient Egyptian civilization by Egyptologist while sailing
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Valley of the Queens
    Deir El-Bahri
    Colossi of Memnon
  6. Day 6

    Edfu to Aswan

    Edfu to Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
    • Egyptian cooking class while sailing
    • Walk to Kom Ombo twin temples dedicated to Sobek-Ra and Horus
    • Party night on board
    Landmarks
    Temple of Horus (Edfu Temple)
    Kom Ombo Temples
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board motorboat to cross the Nile
    • View the Nilometer on Elephantine Island
    • View the Aga Khan Mausoleum

    Optional Activities

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

    Aswan to Cairo

    Aswan to Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Cairo

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    • Visit the Royal Mummies' Hall at the museum
    • Visit Abu Serga Church in Coptic Cairo
    • Visit the Hanging Church
    • Visit Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue
    • Sail on a traditional wooden Felucca with panoramic Nile views
    • Browse Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and medieval alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    Abu Serga Church
    Hanging Church
    Cairo's Oldest Jewish Synagogue
    Khan al Khali Souk
  10. Day 10

    Cairo to Amman

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

    Amman to Petra

    Amman to Petra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Amman including the citadel
    • Visit Roman Theatre in Amman
    • Walk downtown Amman and see the old markets
    • Visit Mt. Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses
    • Visit St. George Church in Madaba
    • View the mosaic floor at St. George Church
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Amman
    Roman Theatre of Amman
    Mt. Nebo
    St. George Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Petra to Dead Sea

    Petra to Dead Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Dead Sea

    Dead Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jerash Ruins
    Landmarks
    Jerash Ruins
  14. Day 14

    Dead Sea to Amman

    Dead Sea to Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
75%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • 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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 299827

  • Currencies
    £
    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
    د.ا
    Jordanian Dinar
    Jordan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    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.

    Type J
    Jordan
    Type G
    Jordan
  • 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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    • For any tour departing before October 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. 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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