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Essence of Egypt & Jordan 2027

22 days
From Cairo to Amman
4.4
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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 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Giza

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Sunset Drinks with canapes overlooking the Great Pyramids
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Giza

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Pyramids of Giza
    • View the Sphinx
    • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with Royal Mummies Hall
    Landmarks
    Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  3. Day 3

    Giza to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Luxor
    • Visit Luxor Temple
    • View the Avenue of Sphinxes
    Landmarks
    Luxor Temple
    Avenue of Sphinxes
    Karnak Temple
    Abu Haggag Mosque
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Esna: explore monuments, visit Wakalat al-Geddawi caravanserai, taste local delicacies at Okra Women's Kitchen
    • Mummification Museum: uncover ancient Egyptian embalming rituals and tools
    • Luxor Museum: view artifacts revealing ancient Egyptian beliefs and lifestyles
    Landmarks
    Esna
    Wakalat al-Geddawi
    Mummification Museum
    Luxor Museum
  5. Day 5

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dendera Temples
    • Explore Temple of Hathor
    • View Temple of the Birth of Isis
    Landmarks
    Dendera Temples
    Temple of Hathor
    Dendera Zodiac
    Temple of the Birth of Isis
  6. Day 6

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Antiquities lecture: West Bank antiquities with tea and traditional Egyptian feteer pastry
    • Visit Deir el-Medina village

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Flight: panoramic views of the landscape from above (additional cost, please book on tour)
    Landmarks
    Deir el-Medina
    Valley of the Kings
    Valley of the Queens
  7. Day 7

    Luxor to Nile Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Sanctuary Sun Boat III
    • Valley of the Kings: explore tombs with colourful hieroglyphics
    • Howard Carter's restored home
    • Tutankhamun's tomb replica
    • Monument to Queen Hatshepsut
    • Private visit to tomb of Seti I
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Howard Carter's Home
    Tutankhamun's Tomb
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Tomb of Seti I
  8. Day 8

    Nile River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Galabeya party with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River cruise south
    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
    • Galabeya party with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
  9. Day 9

    Nile River Cruise to Abu Simbel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Abu Simbel
    • Visit temples of Ramses II and Nefertari
    • Explore temple of Ramses II with four 20-metre-tall pharaohs
    • Flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
    Temple of Ramses II
    Temple of Nefertari
  10. Day 10

    Nile River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple
    • Felucca cruise on traditional wooden boat with single sail
    • Whirling dervishes entertainment
    • Farewell Gala Dinner with Captain and crew
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
  11. Day 11

    Aswan to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Aswan to Cairo
    • Grand Egyptian Museum: view full Tutankhamun collection with golden mask, throne and chariots
    • View the Solar Boat, restored cedar wood barge from 2500BC
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Solar Boat
  12. Day 12

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Citadel of Saladin
    • Al-Qalam social enterprise: Arabic calligraphy and Islamic decoration workshop
    • Explore El Moez Street at leisure
    • Visit Gamaleya fair-trade workshop and school
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Saladin
    Al-Qalam
    El Moez Street
    Gamaleya
  13. Day 13

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3-course meal at one of the hotel's exquisite restaurants with Tour Director and fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell 3-course dinner with Tour Director and fellow guests

    Optional Activities

    • Coptic Cairo tour: Coptic Museum and Hanging Church built over Roman fort ruins
    • Roda Island: explore ancient nilometre and Menial Palace Museum and Garden
    • Museum of Islamic Arts and Bayt Yakan: 17th century restored mansion
    • Pool and Nile River views at leisure
    Landmarks
    Coptic Museum
    Hanging Church
    Roda Island
    Menial Palace Museum and Garden
    Museum of Islamic Arts
    Bayt Yakan
  14. Day 14

    Cairo to Dead Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Amman
    • Transfer to Dead Sea
    • Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Dead Sea
  15. Day 15

    Dead Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Direct access to Dead Sea waters
    • Therapeutic mud treatment available at resort
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks with canapes over the Dead Sea
    Landmarks
    Dead Sea
  16. Day 16

    Dead Sea to Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Nebo with memorial and panoramic views
    • Discover 6th century mosaic map of Holy Land in St. George's Church, Madaba
    • Visit Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration
    Landmarks
    Mount Nebo
    Madaba
    St. George's Church
    Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration
  17. Day 17

    Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through the Siq
    • Visit the Treasury at Petra
    Landmarks
    Petra
    The Siq
    The Treasury
  18. Day 18

    Petra to Wadi Rum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Jordanian bread-making workshop with locals
    • Wadi Rum desert exploration
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks over the desert
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
  19. Day 19

    Wadi Rum to Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through food and produce markets with Tour Director
    • Visit Citadel Hill with Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace
    • Explore Roman Theatre, 2nd century amphitheatre
    • Jordan Museum with Dead Sea Scrolls collection
    Landmarks
    Citadel Hill
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Roman Theatre
    Jordan Museum
  20. Day 20

    Amman

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

    Included Activities

    • Home-hosted dinner in traditional Jordanian residence with authentic local cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Downtown Graffiti Tour: explore Amman's oldest neighbourhoods and street art community
    • Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative Tour: traditional crafts including pottery, weaving, and papermaking
    • Royal Automobile Museum: extensive private collection of over 70 classic cars and motorbikes including King Hussein's personal collection
    Landmarks
    Downtown Amman
    Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative
    Royal Automobile Museum
  21. Day 21

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan with ancient churches and baptismal pools
    • Jerash: explore Roman city with colonnaded streets, temples and theatres
    • Farewell dinner with Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Bethany Beyond the Jordan
    Jerash
  22. Day 22

    Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Amman airport
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    • 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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