Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amman
Your flight arrives at Queen Alia International Airport where staff will meet you and drive to your hotel in Amman. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
- Start point
- عمّان, Amman, Jordan (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant city of Amman at leisure
- Day 2
Amman
After breakfast, you'll head out to see the ancient desert castles from the Umayyad era, including Qasr al-Kharrana, Qal'at al-Azraq, and Qseirr Amra before returning to Amman for lunch. Spend your afternoon walking through downtown Amman to check out the Amphitheatre, Jordan Folklore Museum, Citadel, and busy markets. You can try traditional Knafeh and pick up some Arabic phrases along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local eatery with falafel and hummus)
Included Activities
- Visit desert castles: Qasr al-Kharrana, Qal'at al-Azraq, and Qseirr Amra
- Walking tour of downtown Amman including Amphitheatre, Jordan Folklore Museum, and Citadel
- Explore Amman markets
- Traditional handcraft and art galleries (if time permits)
Landmarks Qasr al-Kharrana Qal'at al-Azraq Qseirr Amra Amman Amphitheatre Jordan Folklore Museum Citadel - Day 3
Ajloun - Rasoun
Head north to Jerash, one of the best-kept Greco-Roman cities outside Europe, where you'll see the Forum, Roman colonnaded streets, Nymphaeum and Temple of Artemis. From there, continue to Aljoun Castle, then travel to Rasoun village for a homestay. You'll trek through hills to find Bronze Age Dolmens and share a home-cooked dinner with your Jordanian hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked traditional Arabic meal with Jordanian hosts)
Included Activities
- Explore Jerash including Forum, Roman colonnaded streets, Nymphaeum, and Temple of Artemis
- Visit Aljoun Castle
- Trek through hills to Bronze Age Dolmens
- Traditional home-cooked Arabic meal with Jordanian hosts
- Evening chat with hosts about local culture and life in Jordan
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Ajloun Forest Reserve
Landmarks Jerash Temple of Artemis Aljoun Castle Ajloun Forest Reserve Bronze Age Dolmens - Day 4
Madaba - Mount Nebo - Dead Sea
Have breakfast with your hosts before heading south to Madaba to see Byzantine mosaics and the famous Madaba Map of the Holy Land. Continue to Mount Nebo where you can look out across the Promised Land as the prophet Moses did, then travel to your Dead Sea resort. Once there, you can float in the incredibly salty waters and relax by the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Shared with hosts)
Included Activities
- View Byzantine mosaics and Madaba Map in Madaba
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Float in Dead Sea waters
- Relax at hotel pool
Landmarks Madaba Map Mount Nebo Dead Sea - Day 5
Dana - Petra
Travel down the Dead Sea coastline passing deep canyons, gorges and salt flats, then head up into the mountains. You'll stop at the Dana Biosphere Reserve for a walk through Jordan's largest nature reserve with valley views. After passing Shobak crusader castle, you'll arrive at Petra in the evening with an optional candlelit tour of the Treasury.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Dana Biosphere Reserve
- Travel along Dead Sea coastline
Optional Activities
- Petra by Night tour - walk through Siq to Treasury lit by hundreds of candles
Landmarks Dana Biosphere Reserve Shobak Castle - Day 6
Petra and Wadi Rum
Most of your day goes to exploring the ancient Nabatean site of Petra. Your guided tour takes 2 to 3 hours through the narrow Siq leading to the iconic Khazneh Treasury, then you have free time to explore on your own. Climb to see the Roman amphitheater, colonnaded streets, the towering Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, and Lion Fountain. Later, travel to Wadi Rum desert where Bedouin hosts welcome you to a comfortable camp beneath towering rocks for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious traditional Jordanian meal at camp)
Included Activities
- 2-3 hour guided tour of Petra including walk through Siq to Treasury
- Explore Roman amphitheater, colonnaded streets, and Nabatean ruins
- Visit Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, and Lion Fountain (during free time)
- Jeep transfer to Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
- Traditional Jordanian meal at camp
- Evening and night at Bedouin camp with stargazing
Optional Activities
- Horse carriage through Siq to Treasury and back (around 20JD/USD 28 per person)
- Donkey rides up to Monastery stairs
Landmarks Petra The Siq Khazneh Treasury Monastery High Place of Sacrifice Lion Fountain Wadi Rum 
- Day 7
Wadi Rum to Amman
Start with breakfast at camp, then head out on a jeep safari through Wadi Rum's sands beneath towering rock formations. You'll climb sand dunes, explore unique rock bridge formations, and take part in Bedouin traditions by walking with a local shepherd to a Bedouin tent where you'll prepare and share lunch. After that, head back by jeep to camp and drive north to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared at Bedouin tent while learning traditional activities)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari through Wadi Rum
- Climb sand dunes
- View unique rock formations and rock bridge
- Walk with local shepherd and his herd
- Learn traditional Bedouin activities: shearing sheep and goats hair, milking, grinding grains, making bread, roasting coffee
- Prepare and share lunch at Bedouin tent
- Jeep transfer back to Amman
Optional Activities
- Extend tour with additional time by Red Sea in Aqaba
Landmarks Wadi Rum - Day 8
Amman to Cairo
You have free time in Amman for any last-minute exploration before heading to the airport for your flight to Egypt. Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will meet you and drive you to your 5-star hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel in Cairo
Optional Activities
- Explore Amman at leisure before transfer
- Day 9
Cairo
Start your Egyptian tour at the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide, exploring the Tutankhamun exhibit and vast ancient artifacts. Travel to Giza on Cairo's outskirts to see the iconic Sphinx and three great pyramids including Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. You have the option to climb inside the pyramids if you want (limited tickets). In the evening, transfer to the station for the approximately 9-hour overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist guide
- View Tutankhamun exhibit and ancient Egyptian artifacts
- Visit Giza plateau to view Sphinx and three great pyramids
- View Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure
- Overnight sleeper train to Aswan in private twin-berth cabin
Optional Activities
- Climb inside pyramids (limited number of tickets available)
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Sphinx 
- Day 10
Aswan
Arrive in Aswan and transfer to your hotel overlooking the Nile with cascading rapids, lush green islands, and sailing feluccas. Walk through busy markets to experience Aswan's blend of African and Middle Eastern cultures. Visit a local Nubian village to see colorful houses and have a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat ride to the beautiful Temple of Philae on an island dedicated to Isis. Your evening is free to explore the spice markets and stroll along the Corniche. An optional camel ride through desert sands to St. Simeon's monastery is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Nubian village)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Aswan hotel
- Explore busy markets
- Visit local Nubian village with colorful houses
- Traditional lunch in Nubian village
- Scenic boat ride to Temple of Philae
- Tour Temple of Philae complex
Optional Activities
- Explore Aswan's spice and general markets
- Stroll along Corniche on Nile banks
- Camel ride through desert sands on far bank of Nile to St. Simeon's monastery
Landmarks Temple of Philae St. Simeon's Monastery Nile River 
- Day 11
Aswan Nile Felucca Departure
This morning you can optionally head out early to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage site with temples built by Ramses II, or stay and explore Aswan's markets, walk the Corniche, or visit the Nubian Museum. At lunchtime, board a traditional Nile felucca for an afternoon sail down the Nile, watching local rural Egyptian life on the riverbanks. Your Nubian crew will sail, entertain and prepare meals. Sleep on the boat deck tonight with provided mattresses, blankets, and mosquito nets. A facilities boat joins with toilets, showers, and kitchen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by crew on facilities boat)
Included Activities
- Afternoon sail on traditional Nile felucca
- Overnight on felucca deck with crew entertainment
Optional Activities
- Early morning drive to Abu Simbel temples (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore Aswan markets
- Walk Corniche on river banks
- Visit Nubian Museum
- Upgrade to additional night in Aswan hotel instead of felucca - rejoin group at Kom Ombo next day
Landmarks Abu Simbel 
- Day 12
Edfu - Luxor
After breakfast on board, say goodbye to your felucca crew and visit the nearby Temple of Edfu before continuing north to Luxor. This town sits on and around the ancient site of Thebes, home to the largest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley. You can explore the mortuary temples and rock-hewn tombs of the City of the Dead to the west, while the Temples of Luxor and Karnak lie to the east. This evening, take a walking tour of the smaller Luxor Temple in town center, beautifully lit up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Edfu
- Walking tour of Luxor Temple complex
- Evening tour of beautifully lit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Thebes City of the Dead 
- Day 13
Luxor West Bank
Cross the Nile early this morning to explore Luxor's West Bank where the Valley of the Kings reveals ancient Pharaonic secrets. You'll tour several tombs, temples of Queen Hatshepsut and Medinat Habu, and see the massive Colossi of Memnon. An optional hot air balloon flight over the west bank is available with early sunrise departure. Your afternoon is free to relax at your 5-star hotel on the Nile banks, explore Luxor, shop at markets, visit the mummification museum, or take a felucca to Banana Island. Other sightseeing options are also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Nile to West Bank
- Tour Valley of the Kings pharaonic tombs
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Medinat Habu Temple
- View Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon flight over west bank (early start to catch sunrise)
- Explore Luxor markets and shopping
- Visit Mummification Museum
- Felucca trip to Banana Island
- Visit Rammesseum
- Visit Workers Village
- Visit Valley of the Queens
- Additional in-depth sightseeing options arranged by tour guide (additional costs apply)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinat Habu Colossi of Memnon Mummification Museum Banana Island Rammesseum Workers Village Valley of the Queens - Day 14
Luxor to Cairo
Sleep in this morning after several early starts. After lunch, tour the enormous Karnak temple complex, once the religious center of Thebes and Upper Egypt. The site features an immense pylon entrance, a vast courtyard, and the remarkable Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs. In the evening, transfer to the station for the approximately 9-hour overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Karnak temple complex including pylon entrance, courtyard, and Hypostyle Hall
- Overnight sleeper train to Cairo in private twin-berth cabin
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex - Day 15
Cairo
Arrive back in Cairo this morning and transfer to your hotel. Most of your day is free to explore Cairo independently or choose from guided tour options including Coptic Cairo and the Citadel, or half-day tours to pyramid sites like Saqqara and Dashour. In the late afternoon, take a guided walk through back streets and bazaars in central Cairo, passing through the Bab al-Futuh gateway and exploring streets dedicated to metalwork, spices, pottery, fabric and jewelry. You'll enter the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar and enjoy tea, shisha pipe and early dinner before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Cairo back streets and bazaars
- Walk through Bab al-Futuh gateway
- Explore streets of metalwork, spices, pottery, fabric, and jewelry
- Visit Khan-el-Khalili bazaar
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Coptic Cairo, Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Half-day tour to Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis
- Full-day visit to colonial city of Alexandria on Mediterranean
- Trip to World Heritage Site Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan in desert outside Cairo
- Try tea and shisha pipe in bazaar
- Early dinner of Egyptian Kushari
Landmarks Bab al-Futuh Gateway Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar Coptic Cairo Citadel of Cairo Mohamed Ali Mosque Saqqara Dashour Memphis Alexandria Wadi Rayan - Day 16
Departure from Cairo
Your time is free for any last-minute sightseeing or shopping until you're transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Cairo
- Shopping
