Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll land in Cairo and get checked into your hotel. After settling in, you'll meet up with your tour group and get oriented for the week ahead. It's a good chance to rest after travel and grab dinner before heading out in the morning.
Landmarks Cairo - Day 2
Cairo
Start the day at the Egyptian Museum to see King Tutankhamun's treasures and other artifacts. From there, head to Giza where you can walk around the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx. You'll also check out the newly discovered Noble Tombs in the area. It's a full day of ancient history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Egyptian Museum and view King Tutankhamun's treasures and ancient Egyptian artifacts
- Visit the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops), and the newly discovered Noble Tombs
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops) Sphinx - Day 3
Cairo
Begin in Old Cairo's walled streets to see Saladin's 12th-century citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Then drive to Memphis and see the statue of Ramses II. After grabbing lunch at a local spot, head to Saqqara to walk through the desert necropolis with the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and other royal tombs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Old Cairo including Saladin's 12th-century citadel and Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Visit Memphis to see the statue of Ramses II
- Visit Saqqara desert necropolis, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, and royal tombs including the tomb of Mary Roca
Landmarks Saladin Citadel Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali Memphis Statue of Ramses II Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Zoser - Day 4
Cairo to Luxor
Fly 300 miles south to Luxor and board your Nile River cruise ship. Visit the Karnak complex and walk through the massive pillars of the Temple of Amun Ra. After lunch onboard, head to Luxor Temple in the afternoon. By evening, you'll catch live entertainment performed on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (First lunch onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak complex and the Temple of Amun Ra
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Karnak Complex Temple of Amun Ra Luxor Temple - Day 5
Luxor to Edfu
Cross to the west bank to explore the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, where you'll see 63 royal tombs including Tutankhamun's. Visit Queen Hatshepsut's rock temple at Deir El-Bahri and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. Later in the afternoon, attend a lecture from your Egyptologist while the ship sails toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens with royal tombs including tomb of Tutankhamun
- Visit Deir El-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut's monumental rock temple)
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Exclusive lecture on ancient Egyptian civilization by Egyptologist while sailing
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens Tomb of Tutankhamun Deir El-Bahri Colossi of Memnon - Day 6
Edfu to Aswan
Check out Edfu Temple with its black stone falcon statue. During your leisurely sail to Kom Ombo, you'll join an Egyptian cooking class onboard. Once you arrive, explore the twin temples of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek-Ra and Horus. The evening brings a party night celebration on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus) with black stone falcon god statue
- Egyptian cooking class during sail to Kom Ombo
- Visit Kom Ombo twin temples dedicated to Sobek-Ra and Horus
- Party night onboard
Landmarks Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 7
Aswan
You can choose to join an optional guided trip by coach to the Abu Simbel sandstone temples. If you prefer, board a motorboat and cross the Nile to see the ancient Nilometer on Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorboat excursion across the Nile
- Visit Nilometer on Elephantine Island
- Visit Aga Khan Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Abu Simbel temples by coach
Landmarks Abu Simbel Elephantine Island Nilometer Aga Khan Mausoleum - Day 8
Aswan to Cairo
Join a guided tour of the Granite Quarries where ancient Egyptians sourced stone for pyramids, and see the unfinished obelisk. Take a motorboat to Agilika Island to visit the Temple of Isis, which was relocated from Philae. Stop for photos at the Aswan High Dam built in 1970, then fly back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing excursion to Granite Quarries and unfinished obelisk
- Motor launch to Agilika Island to visit Temple of Isis
- Photo stop at Aswan High Dam
Landmarks Granite Quarries Unfinished Obelisk Agilika Island Temple of Isis Aswan High Dam - Day 9
Cairo
Start with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Royal Mummies' Hall. Drive to Coptic Cairo to visit Abu Serga Church from the fourth century and the 9th-century Jewish synagogue. Later, take a traditional wooden Felucca on the Nile with light lunch and panoramic views. Finish by browsing shops in the Khan al Khalili Souk bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Egyptian light lunch aboard Felucca)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with Royal Mummies' Hall
- Visit Abu Serga Church (oldest church in Egypt)
- Visit the Hanging Church (fourth century, built on Roman Babylon fortress remains)
- Visit Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue (founded 9th century)
- Panoramic Nile River tour aboard traditional wooden Felucca with typical Egyptian light lunch
- Browse Khan al Khalili Souk bazaar and medieval alleyways
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner cruise on the Nile
Landmarks National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Abu Serga Church Hanging Church Cairo's Oldest Jewish Synagogue Khan al Khalili Souk - Day 10
Cairo to Amman
Fly to Amman, Jordan's capital city. You'll have free time to walk around and get a feel for the place. Meet up for dinner at your hotel before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Amman - Day 11
Amman to Petra
Start with a city tour of Amman visiting the citadel and Roman Theatre, then walk through the old markets downtown. A motorcoach takes you to Mt. Nebo to see the alleged burial site of Moses and St. George Church in Madaba with its famous mosaic. Continue to Petra for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Amman with citadel and Roman Theatre
- Walk downtown Amman to see old markets
- Visit Mt. Nebo (alleged burial site of Moses)
- Visit St. George Church in Madaba with mosaic floor
Landmarks Amman Citadel Roman Theatre Mt. Nebo St. George Church Madaba - Day 12
Petra to Dead Sea
Spend the morning and afternoon exploring Petra's archaeological site and walking through its carved facades. Late in the day, head toward the Dead Sea and have dinner at your hotel to settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit archaeological site of Petra
Landmarks Petra - Day 13
Dead Sea
Head out early to the Jerash Ruins to explore the remarkable Roman archaeological site with a guide. Come back to the Dead Sea afterward and have free time to relax. Dinner's at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jerash Ruins
Landmarks Jerash Ruins - Day 14
Dead Sea to Amman
Have breakfast this morning and then get transferred to Amman airport for your flight home, wrapping up your Egypt and Jordan journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amman Airport
