Itinerary
- Day 1
Giza
You'll arrive in Cairo and check into your hotel at Giza, which has direct views of the pyramids from your room. This evening, settle in with sunset drinks and canapes while looking out at these iconic monuments.
Included Activities
- Sunset Drinks with canapés overlooking the pyramids
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza - Day 2
Giza
Start the day at the pyramids and the Sphinx, taking time to walk around and see these ancient structures up close. In the afternoon, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum where you'll find treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb and the Solar Boat, a restored cedar wood barge built around 2500 BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum tour including Tutankhamun's tomb artefacts and the Solar Boat
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Giza to Luxor
You'll fly to Luxor and arrive at your hotel surrounded by gardens. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like, soaking in the atmosphere and getting a feel for this city steeped in history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisure time at hotel gardens
- Day 4
Luxor
If you'd like, there's an optional hot air balloon flight available for a bird's-eye view of ancient sites around Luxor. Later in the afternoon, explore the Valley of the Nobles, which has hundreds of rock-cut tombs decorated with colorful frescoes carved into the stone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Nobles with rock-cut tombs and frescoes
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over ancient sites (additional cost, book on tour)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Nobles - Day 5
Luxor
You'll board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III for your river cruise. Start by exploring Karnak temple complex and see the Hypostyle Hall with its massive columns. After that, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and see the monument to Queen Hatshepsut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Sanctuary Sun Boat III luxury charter
- Visit Karnak temple complex and Hypostyle Hall
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit monument to Queen Hatshepsut
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex Hypostyle Hall Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut - Day 6
Luxor
Spend time on the Sun Deck as you cruise down the Nile, watching daily life unfold along the riverbanks. Stop at Dendera to visit the temple of Hathor, then return to Luxor to check out Luxor Temple before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax on Sun Deck during Nile cruise
- Visit Dendera and Hathor's temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Dendera Temple Complex Temple of Hathor Luxor Temple - Day 7
Luxor to Aswan
The boat continues south, following the route ancient pharaohs once traveled, passing villages and temples along the Nile. You'll visit Esna Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, which sits on the east bank and was dedicated to the Crocodile God. Later tonight, there's a Galabeyya party on board with Egyptian food, music, and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing)
Included Activities
- Nile cruise with village and temple views
- Visit Esna Temple
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing
Landmarks/POIs Esna Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 8
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan and visit the Osiris temple complex of Philae. Afterward, take a relaxing felucca cruise on the Nile. This evening brings whirling dervishes and a Nubian Dance performance, followed by a farewell Gala Dinner with the Captain and crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple complex (Osiris temple)
- Felucca cruise on the Nile
- Whirling dervishes performance
- Nubian Dance performance
- Farewell Gala Dinner with Captain and crew
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple - Day 9
Aswan
Choose what appeals to you: visit a Nubian village, see Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser's shores, or spend time at the Nubian Museum with its 3,000 objects. Later, head to your hotel with Nile views and have pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace before dining at restaurant 1902.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at restaurant 1902 with sweeping Nile views)
Included Activities
- Pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace
- Dinner at restaurant 1902
Optional Activities
- Visit a Nubian village
- Visit Kalabsha Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser
- Visit Nubian Museum with over 3,000 objects
Landmarks/POIs Kalabsha Temple Nubian Museum - Day 10
Aswan to Abu Simbel
You'll fly to Abu Simbel to see one of Egypt's most significant monuments, the temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. These World Heritage-listed temples were rescued from rising waters when the Aswan Dam was built.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples - Day 11
Abu Simbel to Cairo
Fly back to Cairo for a two night stay in this bustling city. Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and visit the Royal Mummies' Hall, which is considered the highlight of the museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Visit Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Day 12
Cairo
Pick one of three options: explore Historic Cairo and the Museum of Islamic Art to learn about Islamic Calligraphy, visit Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Temple of Babylon, or go to Roda Island to see one of the last Nilometers and the Menial Palace Museum. Later, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Optional Activities
- Tour Historic Cairo and Museum of Islamic Art with Islamic Calligraphy
- Explore Coptic Cairo and Hanging Temple of Babylon
- Visit Roda Island, the Nilometer and Menial Palace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Museum of Islamic Art Hanging Temple of Babylon Menial Palace Museum - Day 13
Cairo to Dead Sea
You'll fly to Amman, then travel to the Dead Sea for a two night stay. This evening, enjoy sunset drinks and canapes overlooking the Dead Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunset Drinks with canapés overlooking the Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Dead Sea - Day 14
Dead Sea
Take advantage of the resort facilities and have direct access to the Dead Sea. You can relax with therapeutic mud treatments or float in the hypersaline waters while reading or simply unwinding for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Resort facilities and direct beach access
- Dead Sea therapeutic mud treatments
- Float in hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Dead Sea - Day 15
Dead Sea to Petra
Travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where Jesus was baptized, then head up to Mount Nebo to see the memorial to Moses. Next, explore Madaba with its famous mosaic map of the Holy Land and the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art. Later, travel to Petra for your two night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, baptism site of Jesus
- Visit Mount Nebo and memorial to Moses
- Visit Madaba and view the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land
- Visit Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration
Landmarks/POIs Bethany Beyond the Jordan Mount Nebo Madaba - Day 16
Petra
Spend the day discovering this World Heritage-listed city, the legacy of the Nabataeans who settled here over 2,000 years ago. Walk through the colorful narrow gorge and take in the Treasury, a massive rock-cut facade over 40 meters high carved directly into the stone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Petra World Heritage city
- Walk through narrow gorge to the Treasury
Landmarks/POIs Petra The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) - Day 17
Petra to Wadi Rum
Travel into the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum following the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. Stay in Bubble tents at the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel and watch the desert colors shift as the sun sets while you have a refreshing drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wadi Rum desert exploration
- Sunset Drinks in the desert
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Rum - Day 18
Wadi Rum to Amman
Head to Amman for a two night stay. Join your Tour Director for a walk through food and produce markets and try traditional Jordanian sweets. Then choose between touring Citadel Hill and Roman Theatre, visiting the Royal Automobile Museum, or doing wine and food tasting in Abdali. Tonight, enjoy a home-hosted dinner in a traditional Jordanian home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner in traditional Jordanian home)
Included Activities
- Walk through food and produce markets with Tour Director
- Taste traditional Jordanian sweets
- Home-hosted dinner in traditional Jordanian home (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Tour Citadel Hill and Roman Theatre
- Visit Royal Automobile Museum and its vast collection
- Wine and food tasting experience in Abdali walking district
Landmarks/POIs Citadel Hill Roman Theatre Royal Automobile Museum - Day 19
Amman
Visit the Roman city of Jerash, which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and walk through its impressive ruins. This evening, join your Tour Director and other travelers for your farewell dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Jerash Roman city ruins
Landmarks/POIs Jerash - Day 20
Departure
Say goodbye as you transfer to Amman airport, carrying memories from your trip with you.
