Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo Airport and head to your hotel, then the rest of the day is yours to relax. If you're coming in early, there's an optional backstreets of Cairo tour at 10am that you can book in advance. At 7pm, you'll meet your guide and group for a welcome meeting.
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Cairo tour (departs 10am, must be pre-booked)
- Day 2
Cairo
Head out to the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You'll check out Cheops, the largest of the three great pyramids, which was built using over 2.5 million limestone blocks. Then it's on to Saqqara where you can walk through various tombs and temples, including Djoser's Step Pyramid that Imhotep constructed around 2700 BC. During the day, you'll also stop by a government-supervised Papyrus Museum.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx viewing
- Visit to Saqqara
- Guided tour of Djoser's Step Pyramid
- Visit to government supervised Papyrus Museum
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Khufu (Cheops) Pyramid Saqqara Djoser's Step Pyramid 
- Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Start your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum where a guide takes you through the galleries to see ancient artifacts and King Tutankhamun's treasures. Once you finish there, head back to your hotel and relax by the pool for the afternoon. Later, you'll board the overnight sleeper train heading to Aswan, so pack your things and get ready for the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 4
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan and take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of Philae Temple, which was dedicated to the goddess Isis. Back in Aswan, you'll visit a perfume oil emporium, then check in to your 5-star cruise. The evening is yours to spend shopping in the colorful souks and markets or just relax while watching the sunset over the Nile.
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Agilika Island
- Guided tour of Philae Temple
- Visit to perfume oil emporium
Landmarks Philae Temple Agilika Island - Day 5
Aswan to Kom Ombo
There's an optional early morning drive available to Abu Simbel if you want to see the famous rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. Your Nile Cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon, heading toward Kom Ombo. When you arrive, you'll disembark to visit the temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, before getting back on the cruiser.
Included Activities
- Nile River cruise from Aswan to Kom Ombo
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Activities
- Early morning drive to Abu Simbel (Temple of King Ramses II)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 6
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Spend the morning relaxing aboard your Nile Cruiser. You can swim in the pool or hang out on deck while cruising the Nile toward Luxor. This ancient city is home to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. You'll arrive in Luxor this afternoon with the rest of the day free to explore before your final night on the cruiser.
Included Activities
- Nile River cruise from Kom Ombo to Luxor
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Karnak Temple 
- Day 7
Luxor
You'll disembark this morning and check into your 5-star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore at your own pace. Tonight, there's an optional visit available to the Temple of Luxor if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Temple of Luxor evening visit
Landmarks Luxor Temple 
- Day 8
Luxor to Cairo
Get an early start to beat the midday heat as you head to the Valley of the Kings. You'll see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing against a historic backdrop. Then explore the Valley of the Kings with its highly decorated tombs built for pharaohs, and the colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch and rest time, you'll visit the colossal Temple of Karnak with its stone-columned Hypostyle Hall. Tonight, head back to Cairo by overnight sleeper train.
Included Activities
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Guided tour of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Guided tour of Temple of Karnak
- Overnight sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo (private 2 berth cabin)
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Karnak Temple 
- Day 9
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo this morning. The rest of the day is free so you can relax by the pool or explore on your own. Consider visiting the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar to pick up souvenirs.
Optional Activities
- Visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Khan el Khalili Bazaar - Day 10
Cairo to Amman
Check out of your hotel and take your included transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight to Amman (flight is separate from the tour price). After arriving at Amman Airport, you'll get an included transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city.
- Day 11
Amman to Petra
Tour the Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, then walk through the local souk to try typical Jordanian street food like falafel and hummus at a popular local stand. Head to Mount Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land, with views of the Jordan River Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and the Judean hills. You'll visit Madaba to see the Church of St George, Madaba Archaeological Park, Apostles Church, and Madaba Museum. Continue on to Um ar-Rasas, a historic caravan stop with impressive mosaic floors and Byzantine ruins, before arriving in Petra. An optional Petra by Night excursion is available this evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amman Citadel
- Visit to Amman Archaeological Museum
- Walk through Amman local souk with falafel and hummus tasting
- Visit to Mount Nebo
- Guided tour of Church of St George in Madaba
- Visit to Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit to Apostles Church
- Visit to Madaba Museum
- Guided tour of Um ar-Rasas
Optional Activities
- Petra by Night candlelight excursion (approx USD$45, payable locally)
Landmarks Amman Citadel Amman Archaeological Museum Mount Nebo Church of St George Madaba Archaeological Park Apostles Church Madaba Museum Um ar-Rasas St. Stephen Church - Day 12
Petra
Walk through the mysterious mile-long Siq, a narrow gorge with towering sandstone walls that opens into the ancient Nabatean capital. You'll explore the Khazneh (the temple from Indiana Jones), Theatre, Colonnaded Street, and Museum. After lunch, climb to ad-Deir, Petra's largest carved facade and the Monastery. This evening, you can join other travelers at Petra Kitchen for an optional cooking class where you'll help prepare a Jordanian feast.
Included Activities
- Guided walk through the Siq
- Visit to Khazneh (the Treasury)
- Guided tour of Petra Theatre
- Guided tour of Colonnaded Street
- Visit to Petra Museum
- Climb to ad-Deir (the Monastery)
Optional Activities
- Petra Kitchen cooking class add-on (cuisine course with Jordanian feast preparation)
Landmarks The Siq Khazneh (The Treasury) Petra Theatre Colonnaded Street Petra Museum ad-Deir (The Monastery) - Day 13
Petra to Wadi Rum
You'll have the chance to return to Petra to visit the High Place of Sacrifice and Wadi Farasa. At lunch, stop at the Wadi Musa souk to grab shawarma sandwiches or fresh fruit and vegetable snacks from local vendors. Then it's a scenic drive to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour through the moonscape desert terrain. You'll arrive at a remote campsite deep in Wadi Rum and spend the evening under the brilliant desert stars with a traditional Jordanian dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Shawarma sandwiches or fresh fruit and vegetable snacks from Wadi Musa souk), Dinner (Traditional Jordanian dinner at Wadi Rum campsite)
Included Activities
- Visit to High Place of Sacrifice in Petra
- Visit to Wadi Farasa in Petra
- 4x4 jeep tour through Wadi Rum desert terrain
- Traditional Jordanian dinner at Wadi Rum campsite
Landmarks High Place of Sacrifice Wadi Farasa Wadi Musa Wadi Rum 
- Day 14
Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
After breakfast at the campsite, head north along the Desert Highway to visit Shobak Castle, which sits dramatically on a hilltop and was built by Crusader king Baldwin I in 1115. Explore the castle, then descend about 1,300 meters to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface. You'll drift and bob in the mineral-rich Dead Sea waters and apply the famous black mud. For April-October departures, there's a moderate two-hour trek along the Siq Trail at Wadi Mujib, a 500-meter-deep canyon spanning 4 kilometers with sheer rocky walls and sparkling waterways for swimming. Be ready for climbing ladders, scrambling across boulders, and wading through water when levels are high.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at campsite)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at campsite
- Visit to Shobak Castle
- Free time to swim and apply Dead Sea mud at Dead Sea
- Wadi Mujib Siq Trail moderate trek (April-October departures)
Optional Activities
- Partial Wadi Mujib hike or visitor center wait for those not completing full trek
Landmarks Shobak Castle Dead Sea Wadi Mujib Mujib Biosphere Reserve 
- Day 15
Dead Sea to Amman Airport
Check out of your hotel and take your included transfer to Amman Airport. Departure transfers are at fixed times only: 4:00am, 7:00am, 12:00pm, and 11:00pm. If you need a different time or want post-tour accommodation with a transfer, you can arrange that for an additional cost by asking ahead.
Optional Activities
- 2 day end in Amman add-on (perfect for those wishing to spend more time in Jordan's capital)
