Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
Once you land at Amman airport, you'll handle border procedures and then transfer to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and get a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Day 2
Jerash - Amman
After breakfast, head north into the mountain region where you'll see the 12th-century Ajlun Fortress and the Church of Saint Sergius. From there, continue to the Roman archaeological site of Jerash before heading back to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ajlun Fortress (entrance included)
- Visit Church of Saint Sergius (entrance included)
- Visit Jerash Archaeological Site (entrance included)
- Lunch included
Landmarks/POIs Ajlun Fortress Church of Saint Sergius Jerash Archaeological Site - Day 3
Madaba - Mount Nebo - Amman
This morning takes you to the Desert Castles from the 7th-8th centuries, including Qasr Kharana and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Qusayr Amra with its notable frescoes. After lunch in Madaba, you'll check out the archaeological park and the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, then continue to Mount Nebo before returning to Amman.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Kharana Castle (entrance included)
- Visit Qusayr Amra World Heritage Site (entrance included)
- Visit Madaba Archaeological Park (entrance included)
- Visit Church of St. George (entrance included)
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Lunch included
Landmarks/POIs Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Church of St. George Mount Nebo - Day 4
Dead Sea
Start at Bethany on the River Jordan's banks, the site of John the Baptist's work. Next, explore the Dead Sea Museum and its Panorama Complex. After lunch, you'll arrive at your Dead Sea hotel and can float in the world's saltiest sea at the lowest altitude on earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany (UNESCO World Heritage Site entrance included)
- Visit Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex (entrance included)
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Bethany Dead Sea Museum - Day 5
Dana - Shobak - Wadi Musa (Petra)
Travel the historic King's Road through Jordan's interior, stopping at the 12th-century Karak Castle. Later, you'll reach the stone town of Dana perched on a cliff, then photograph the Crusader Castle at Shobak before arriving in Wadi Musa. Explore the Moses Spring and Petra Museum to learn about the Nabateans.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karak Castle (entrance included)
- Visit Moses Spring
- Visit Petra Museum (entrance included)
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Turkish bath visit
- Petra light and sound show
Landmarks/POIs Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Moses Spring Petra Museum - Day 6
Wadi Rum
The highlight of your trip starts here. Walk through a narrow canyon to reach Petra and see temples and tombs carved into the cliffs. After lunch, head into Wadi Rum desert where you'll get into 4x4 vehicles for a landscape tour including a 45-minute camel ride and a stop at Khazali Canyon to see ancient Arabic engravings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Petra Archaeological Site (entrance included)
- 4x4 vehicle tour in Wadi Rum (included)
- Camel ride in Wadi Rum - 45 minutes (included)
- Visit Khazali Canyon (included)
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon - Day 7
Eilat - Saint Catherine
Travel to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast and check out Jordan's second city. From there, cross into Israel to visit the beach resort of Eilat, then continue toward the Egypt border and into Sinai. You'll have a chance to photograph Pharaoh's Island and its Saladin fortress along the way before arriving in Saint Catherine.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Eilat
- Lunch and strolling in Eilat
Landmarks/POIs Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island - Day 8
Cairo
Visit the walled Monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Moses reportedly saw the Burning Bush here. Continue through the Sinai Desert, stop at the Well of Moses, then cross under the Suez Canal before reaching Cairo in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery (entrance included)
- Visit Well of Moses
- Lunch included
Landmarks/POIs Saint Catherine Monastery Well of Moses Suez Canal - Day 9
Cairo
Spend the full day exploring Cairo's major sites. Start with the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos plus the Sphinx. Then head to the Egyptian Museum to see ancient art and treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. Later, visit the Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque, then walk through the Coptic neighborhood to see the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (entrance included)
- Visit Great Sphinx (entrance included)
- Visit Egyptian Museum (entrance included)
- Visit Citadel of Saladin (entrance included)
- Visit Alabaster Mosque (entrance included)
- Visit Hanging Church in Coptic neighborhood (entrance included)
- Lunch included
- City tour in Cairo (included)
Optional Activities
- Interior entry to pyramids (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks/POIs Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Great Sphinx Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church - Day 10
Aswan - Abu Simbel
An early transfer gets you to the airport for your included flight to Aswan. From there, travel by road toward Abu Simbel and take a boat trip on Lake Nasser with views of the temples. You'll then visit the temples carved into the cliff by Ramses II in the 12th century BC, featuring 20-meter statues dedicated to god Amon Ra and the Temple of Nefertari for goddess Hathor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch in a typical Nubian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight Cairo to Aswan (included)
- Boat trip on Lake Nasser (included)
- Visit Abu Simbel Temples (entrance included)
- Lunch included in a typical Nubian restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples Temple of Nefertari - Day 11
Aswan
Spend the full day in Aswan exploring the city. Visit the Red Granite Quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient Egyptians extracted stone. Take a boat to the Temple of Philae dedicated to goddess Isis on a small island. Later, enjoy a felucca ride on the river to the Nubian Village, then ride a camel and visit the ancient Monastery of Saint Simeon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Philae (entrance included)
- Felucca boat ride (included)
- Visit Nubian Village with camel ride (included)
- Visit Monastery of Saint Simeon (entrance included)
- Lunch included in Nubian Village
- Camel ride approximately 15 minutes (included)
Landmarks/POIs Red Granite Quarry Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae Nubian Village Monastery of Saint Simeon - Day 12
Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Travel along the scenic Nile valley and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the river, dedicated to gods Sobek and Horus, plus the Crocodile Museum. Continue to Edfu to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus built 2,300 years ago. Stop at Esna to see its unique temple with original roof and preserved colors, then arrive in Luxor for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo (entrance included)
- Visit Crocodile Museum (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Edfu (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Esna (entrance included)
- Lunch included
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Kom Ombo Crocodile Museum Temple of Edfu Temple of Esna - Day 13
Luxor
Early morning, cross the Nile by private boat to the west bank. Visit the Valley of the Artisans with tombs of ancient builders and craftsmen, the Temple of Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon statues, and the Temple of Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Queens. Ride an electric cart to see the tomb of Ramses in the Valley of the Kings. After lunch, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum, then see the illuminated Luxor Temple after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing on Nile (included)
- Visit Valley of the Artisans / Deir el-Medina with three tombs (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Medinet Habu (entrance included)
- View Colossi of Memnon (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut in Valley of the Queens (entrance included)
- Visit Valley of the Kings (entrance included)
- Electric cart ride in Valley of the Kings (included)
- Visit Tomb of Ramses with additional entry (entrance included)
- Visit Temple of Karnak (entrance included)
- Visit Luxor Museum (entrance included)
- Visit illuminated Luxor Temple after dark (entrance included)
- Evening transfer for illuminated temples (included)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Artisans Medinet Habu Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Tomb of Ramses Temple of Karnak Luxor Museum Luxor Temple - Day 14
Luxor Departure
After breakfast, head to the airport early in the morning for your departure. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
