Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll arrive at Amman airport and head to your hotel to get settled in. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore the capital at your own pace. Wander through the busy streets, check out local markets, and try some traditional cuisine whenever you're hungry.
- Start point
- Amman, Jordan (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amman's ancient ruins at the Citadel
- Wander through bustling streets and local markets
- Sample local cuisine at restaurants and food stalls
Landmarks Amman Citadel - Day 2
As-Salt - Bethany - Amman
This morning you'll travel to As-Salt and walk the Harmony Trail to learn about local history and the cultural blend there. Lunch happens with a local family or at a restaurant depending on your group size. Then you'll head to the Baptism site at Bethany to see Tell Mar Elias, the Baptism Pools, and John the Baptist's Church before returning to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family (subject to group size; if group is too large, local restaurant))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the 'Harmony Trail' in As-Salt
- Lunch with a local family or at local restaurant
- Visit Tell Mar Elias at the Baptism site
- Visit the Baptism Pools
- Visit John the Baptist's Church at Bethany
Landmarks As-Salt Bethany (Baptism Site) John the Baptist's Church - Day 3
Jerash - Amman
Start with a city tour of Amman to see the Citadel, which has the ancient temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, a Byzantine Church, and the Roman theatre that still hosts cultural events. From there, you'll drive to Jerash to walk through one of the world's best-preserved Roman sites with its colonnaded streets, temples, and amphitheaters. You'll be back in Amman by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Amman including the Citadel
- Visit temple of Hercules at the Citadel
- Visit Umayyad Palace
- Visit Byzantine Church at the Citadel
- Visit Roman theatre in Amman
- Guided tour of Jerash ancient Roman city
Landmarks Amman Citadel Temple of Hercules Umayyad Palace Byzantine Church Roman Theatre of Amman Jerash 
- Day 4
Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra
You'll drive along the scenic King's Highway through deep wadis, olive groves, and rural villages. Stop in Madaba to see the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George and its famous 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map. Next, head up to Mount Nebo for views over the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Then visit Kerak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress with impressive sightlines. You'll arrive in Petra by evening with an optional candlelight tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Visit Kerak Castle
Optional Activities
- Petra by Candlelight evening tour
Landmarks Greek Orthodox Church of St. George Mount Nebo Kerak Castle Petra 
- Day 5
Wadi Rum
You'll spend the day exploring Petra with a 2-3 hour guided tour through the Siq to the iconic Khazneh, then have free time to explore on your own. Optional walks go to the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice and Lion Fountain if you want those. In the afternoon, you'll drive into Wadi Rum's desert scenery where Bedouin hosts welcome you at camp. After that, you'll have dinner under the stars with traditional Jordanian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian meal at Bedouin camp)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Petra (2-3 hours)
- Free exploration of Petra
- Accommodation at Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
- Traditional Jordanian meal at Bedouin camp
Optional Activities
- Walk to the Monastery at Petra
- Walk to the High Place of Sacrifice and Lion Fountain at Petra
Landmarks Petra - The Siq Khazneh (Treasury) The Monastery High Place of Sacrifice Wadi Rum 
- Day 6
Dead Sea - Amman
You'll start with a jeep safari through Wadi Rum's rugged desert and copper-colored rocky jebels. Then you'll drive towards the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at 400 meters below sea level, where you can float or sit in the uniquely salty waters. Later, you'll drive back to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Float in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Wadi Rum Dead Sea 
- Day 7
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport where staff will greet you, help with your Egypt visa, collect your luggage, and transfer you to your 5-star hotel. After settling in, the day is free to get to know the local area. If you arrive early, an optional tour of Islamic Cairo is available that covers Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, and the Gayer-Anderson Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Visit the gold market, perfume street, and spice market
- Enjoy Arabic coffee or mint tea at El Fishawy cafe
- Visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Visit the Gayer-Anderson Museum
Landmarks Khan al-Khalili Bazaar Mosque of Ibn Tulun Gayer-Anderson Museum El Fishawy Cafe 
- Day 8
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide who'll explain the history and engineering. You have the option to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu for an additional fee. Then you'll explore the Egyptian Museum to see one of the world's finest ancient artifact collections, with an optional Mummies Hall available. The evening is free to relax or book an optional Nile dinner cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum with free exploration time
Optional Activities
- Venture inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (additional fee)
- Visit Mummies Hall at Egyptian Museum
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum
- Nile dinner cruise
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu) Sphinx Egyptian Museum - Day 9
Aswan - Nubian Village
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for your included flight to Aswan. When you arrive, you'll visit a Nubian village and stay in a locally run guesthouse. You'll explore the colorful houses where the Nubian people live and have a typical evening meal to experience local culture and way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nubian village
- Typical evening meal at Nubian guesthouse
Landmarks Nubian Village 
- Day 10
Temple of Philae - Nile Felucca
You'll take a boat trip to the Temple of Philae, a beautifully situated temple dedicated to Isis that was rescued from Lake Nasser's rising waters. Then you'll board a traditional Nile felucca sailboat with a support boat that has toilet and shower facilities. You'll moor for the night, and there's an early morning optional tour to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO site about 3 hours away with temples carved into the hillside by Ramses II.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Temple of Philae
- Traditional Nile felucca sailboat experience
Optional Activities
- Early morning tour to Abu Simbel UNESCO World Heritage site (approximately 3 hours from Aswan)
Landmarks Temple of Philae Abu Simbel - Day 11
Edfu - Luxor
You'll continue sailing on the Nile, taking in the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Lunch happens on the felucca with the crew, then you'll say goodbye and drive north to Luxor. On the way, you'll stop to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a remarkable Ptolemaic temple covering over 7000m². By evening you'll arrive in Luxor, where you'll stay at a comfortable 4-star hotel with a pool on the Nile banks. There's an optional evening tour of illuminated Luxor Temple or you can explore outdoor cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with felucca crew)
Included Activities
- Continue sailing on the Nile
- Lunch with felucca crew
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
Optional Activities
- Evening tour of illuminated Luxor Temple
- Explore Luxor's outdoor cafes
Landmarks Temple of Horus Luxor Temple Karnak Temples Valley of the Kings 
- Day 12
Luxor West Bank
You'll explore the West Bank of the Nile to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive and well-preserved temples in Egypt. Then you'll explore several tombs in the Valley of the Kings where pharaohs were buried. You'll visit Deir El-Medina to learn about the workers' village and how builders lived. You'll also see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing over 3,000 years old. The afternoon is free to relax at your hotel or take an optional tour of Karnak temple. A hot air balloon flight over the West Bank is also available as an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Explore tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Deir El-Medina (Valley of the Artisans)
Optional Activities
- Explore Karnak temple complex
- Hot air balloon flight over West Bank of the Nile (catch sunrise)
Landmarks Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Deir El-Medina Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple Complex 
- Day 13
Dendara - Abydos - Cairo
You'll depart Luxor and drive back to Cairo with stops at the impressive temples of Dendara and Abydos. Dendara, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, is worth the stop because of its incredible preservation with intricate carvings and paintings that still have well-preserved colors. Abydos served as the cult center of Osiris, god of the dead, and originally had at least ten temples built here. You'll arrive back in Cairo this evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Dendara
- Visit Temple of Abydos
Landmarks Temple of Dendara Temple of Abydos - Day 14
Cairo
On your final day, you'll have free time for last-minute sightseeing or shopping before transferring to the airport for your departure flight. Optional extra nights in Cairo are available if you want to extend your stay or take a trip to the Red Sea coast.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Cairo
- Shopping in Cairo
- Optional extension: Extra nights in Cairo
- Optional extension: Trip to Red Sea coast
