Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and look for the Travel Talk sign at the terminal for your hotel transfer. After settling in, you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers around 6:00pm for an informal welcome. The rest of the evening is yours to explore the vibrant streets of Cairo or you can join an optional group dinner cruise if that sounds good.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
- Day 2
Cairo
This starts early at 7:30am with a full breakfast before heading out to see the Pyramids and Sphinx. Your guide will walk you through these 4,600-year-old sites, then you'll head to the Egyptian Museum of Cairo which holds over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics. You'll get back to your hotel for the night after a full day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino), Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
- Sightseeing of Sphinx
- Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Landmarks/POIs Giza Pyramids Sphinx Egyptian Museum of Cairo - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
You'll fly to Aswan for a city tour that includes the Unfinished Obelisk where you'll learn about ancient construction methods, and Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis on an island in the Nile. After checking in, there's an optional Nubian dinner available if you want to try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotel)
Included Activities
- Aswan City tour
- Sightseeing of Philae Temple
- Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan
Optional Activities
- Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Landmarks/POIs Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple - Day 4
Aswan
This one starts very early at 04:45am with an optional trip to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later you'll board a traditional Felucca sailboat to start your 2-night cruise down the Nile. The afternoon is free to walk around Aswan and explore the Nile banks on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca sailboat departure
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel - Day 5
Nile River Cruise
You'll spend a relaxing day sailing down the Nile on your Felucca, taking in the scenery and waving to locals and fishermen along the way. There's time to jump in for a swim, play volleyball with local kids, and enjoy a local meal on the riverbanks as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local feast on riverbanks with sunset views)
Included Activities
- Sailing on the Felucca
- Day 6
Edfu - Luxor
After disembarking from the Felucca, you'll board a coach heading north to Kom Ombo to visit its temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. From there you'll continue to Edfu to see one of Egypt's largest temples dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built over 180 years starting in 237 BC. Later in the afternoon you'll arrive in Luxor and explore Luxor Temple after dark, then visit Karnak Temple Complex where your Egyptologist guide will share stories and mythologies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Kom Ombo Temple
- Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
- Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
- Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Complex - Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
Start early with an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor for aerial views of the landscape. Your guide will then lead you through the Valley of the Kings with its royal tombs carved into desert rocks, plus the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon you'll head to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino), Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
- Valley of the Kings sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride - 124 USD
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 8
Cairo
Your overnight sleeper train arrives in Cairo in the morning. You'll visit the Egyptian Museum of Cairo with over 120,000 ancient relics and antiquities. After that, explore Cairo including the Citadel of Saladin, Khan el-Khalili bazaar where you can practice haggling, Mohammed Ali Mosque, and the Hanging Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
- Sightseeing of Cairo
- Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
- Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
- Sightseeing of Hanging Church
- Sightseeing of Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum of Cairo Citadel of Saladin Mohammed Ali Mosque Hanging Church Khan el-Khalili bazaar - Day 9
Cairo to Amman
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace and try local Jordanian cuisine. There's an optional group dinner available in the evening if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner - 22 USD
- Day 10
Jerash - Ajloun
You'll have a full breakfast before a day of exploration with your guide. The city tour of Amman includes the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Then you'll head to Ajloun to see castle ruins and the ancient city of Jerash, filled with Greco-Roman ruins and inhabited since the Bronze Age. You'll return to Amman by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour in Amman
- Sightseeing of Jerash
- Sightseeing of Ajloun
Optional Activities
- Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail - 25 USD
Landmarks/POIs Amman Citadel Amman Roman Amphitheatre Jerash Ajloun - Day 11
Wadi Rum
You'll head to your campsite in Wadi Rum Desert with free time to explore and relax, or join an optional camel trek through the desert landscapes. In the evening, there's a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars followed by music and dance around the campfire to meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
- Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Rum - Day 12
Wadi Rum to Petra
The day starts with an included Jeep safari through the rocky landscapes of Wadi Rum Desert. In the afternoon you'll leave Wadi Rum behind and head toward Petra, one of the 7 Wonders of the World and an ancient city carved from rose-colored rock. After settling in, there's an optional evening tour of Petra by Night lit by over 1,500 candles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari
Optional Activities
- Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD
Landmarks/POIs Petra Ancient City - Day 13
Petra
You'll have a full day exploring Petra, so wear comfortable shoes as there's lots of walking ahead. Your guide will lead you through the inner city to the Pharaoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and more. You'll learn stories about how this ancient city was rediscovered.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Landmarks/POIs Petra Treasury Petra Siq Petra Amphitheatre - Day 14
Dead Sea - Amman
After breakfast, you'll start with a visit to Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in East Jordan built in 1115. Then you'll head toward the Dead Sea, the lowest point of dry land on Earth. You'll float naturally in the incredibly salty water, cover yourself in cleansing mud, and experience the natural minerals before returning to Amman.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sulaf Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
- Sightseeing of Dead Sea
- Swim and Float at Dead Sea
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Dead Sea - 12 USD
Landmarks/POIs Shobak Castle Dead Sea - Day 15
Amman
You'll have a final breakfast with the tour group and say goodbye to your new travel mates. After checking out, you'll prepare for your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
