Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your journey into the wonders of Jordan and Egypt begins today. Arrive and prepare for an extraordinary adventure through ancient lands.
- Day 2
Amman
You'll arrive in Amman, the capital of Jordan. Meet your local Jordanian Tour Manager who will accompany you throughout your time in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Amman - Day 3
Amman to Petra
Start with a tour of Amman, a city built on seven hills with nearly 10,000 years of history. Grab lunch of meze at a local restaurant, then travel four hours through Jordan's rocky landscape to Petra. Welcome dinner awaits at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meze - large variety of small sharing plates showcasing exotic flavors of the Levant), Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Amman
- Lunch at local restaurant featuring meze
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Amman Petra - Day 4
Petra
Head to Petra at daybreak, walking along sandstone carvings at this vast archeological site. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own, including the option to trek 850 steps to the Monastery. In the evening, join an authentic Arabic cooking class in a local home, then enjoy family-style dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Family-style dinner following Arabic cooking class)
Included Activities
- Tour of Petra
- Arabic cooking class in local home
- Family-style dinner from cooking class
Optional Activities
- Trek to the Monastery (850 steps)
Landmarks/POIs Petra Monastery - Day 5
Petra to Dead Sea
Transfer in the morning to the Jordan Valley. You'll visit Madaba to see its famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land and have home-hosted lunch with the local community. This afternoon, look out over the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, then head down to the Dead Sea for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-hosted traditional meal in Madaba with authentic home cooking)
Included Activities
- View 6th-century mosaic map in Madaba
- Home-hosted lunch with local community
- Visit to Mount Nebo
- Transfer to Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Madaba Mount Nebo Dead Sea - Day 6
Dead Sea
Today you choose your own adventure. Either travel a short distance to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the UNESCO-recognized baptism site of Jesus Christ, or spend time floating in the Dead Sea at your resort's private beach. Afternoon is yours to relax, watch the sunset, and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic sunset overlooking Dead Sea
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan (UNESCO site)
- Morning leisure at Dead Sea beach with hotel's private access
Landmarks/POIs Bethany Beyond the Jordan Dead Sea Jordan River - Day 7
Dead Sea to Cairo
Say goodbye to your Jordanian Tour Manager and board a 90-minute flight to Cairo pre-dawn. You'll arrive in Egypt and meet your Egyptian Tour Manager. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay in this vibrant capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 90-minute flight to Cairo
Landmarks/POIs Cairo - Day 8
Cairo
Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities to explore ancient Pharaohs, dynasties, and power struggles. Then head to Giza to stand before the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and see the Great Sphinx. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Tour of Pyramids of Giza
- Tour of Great Sphinx
Landmarks/POIs Museum of Egyptian Antiquities Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx - Day 9
Cairo to Luxor and Nile Cruise
Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for a 75-minute flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, walk through the expansive ruins of Karnak Temple, a 4,000-year-old complex of pylons and obelisks. Board your cruise ship for a four-night stay. After lunch on board, the afternoon is yours. Dinner gathers you with fellow travelers this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- 75-minute flight to Luxor
- Visit to Karnak Temple
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple - Day 10
Luxor West Bank
At dawn, head to Luxor's West Bank to trek through the elaborate tombs of the Valley of the Kings. You'll see the included tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for late lunch. The ship sails to Edfu early afternoon, arriving tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Valley of the Kings
- Viewing of tomb of King Tutankhamun
- Viewing of tomb of Ramses VI
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Late lunch on cruise ship
- Sail to Edfu
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Tomb of King Tutankhamun Tomb of Ramses VI Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 11
Edfu to Aswan
You set your own pace in Edfu. Either visit the Temple of Horus at daybreak and return for late breakfast, or sleep in for a relaxed breakfast with local views. This afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo to see a rare double temple, then continue on to Aswan. Evening brings a festive galabeya party on board where you'll wear traditional Egyptian attire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner during galabeya party on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Horus (guided)
- Visit to Kom Ombo double temple
- Galabeya party on board
Optional Activities
- Early morning start with daybreak Temple of Horus visit
- Leisurely breakfast on ship
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Kom Ombo - Day 12
Aswan
Morning in Aswan, the Nubian city. Discover Philae Temple on a small island reached by motorboat, an architectural wonder rescued from the Nile's rising waters. The afternoon is yours to explore Aswan at your leisure. This evening, board a felucca wooden sailboat to take in views of tall sand dunes on the western Nile shore before dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board felucca)
Included Activities
- Motorboat visit to Philae Temple
- Evening felucca sail
- Dinner on felucca
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nubian Archeological Museum
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Nubian Archeological Museum - Day 13
Aswan to Cairo
Return to Cairo early this morning. Head to the old town to explore Khan el-Khalili bazaar at your own pace, browsing colorful trinkets, hand-painted crafts, and polished pendants. Check into your hotel in the late afternoon. This evening, celebrate the end of your Middle Eastern journey during a farewell dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Return flight to Cairo
- Free time at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Farewell dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - Day 14
Departure
Your epic adventure comes to a close today. Return home with a new understanding of these mystical lands.
