Nile River Cruise

Egypt and Jordan Explorer

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Tour Code: ODY-ME-2501
Destination: Egypt, Jordan
  • Duration12 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

12-day private tour of Egypt and Jordan. Begin in Egypt, immersing yourself in the grandeur of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, marveling at the treasures in the Grand Egyptian Museum, and then cruising the serene Nile River to riverside temples and picturesque views.

Next, you will fly to Jordan. Explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Jerash before going to the rose-colored city of Petra. Finally, you will unwind in the Dead Sea, a true paradise for relaxation.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 7
    Egypt

    Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum
    Aswan: Felucca Ride, High Dam
    Edfu: Temple of Edfu
    Luxor: Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Temples of Karnak

  • 8 - 12
    Jordan
    Jerash: Roman ruins
    Petra: The Treasury, The Siq, Ad-Deir
    Dead Sea: Floating Experience, Leisure Vacation
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Itinerary

Welcome to Egypt, an ancient country in the Middle East. When your flight lands in Cairo, you will meet an airport representative, who will assist with customs formalities and introduce you to your private driver. After an hour's drive, you will reach your hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure.

  • Cairo

Explore Cairo's most iconic sites with a private guide. Situated on the Giza Plateau, the Pyramids of Giza are one of the world's greatest engineering feats. Learn about the legends of the Sphinx, featuring a pharaoh's head and a lion's body.

Afterward, delve into ancient Egypt's culture and arts at the monumental Grand Egyptian Museum. Roaming around the 100,000 pieces of treasures, each with thousands of years of history, you'll feel as if transported back in time.

Note: If you'd prefer to visit the old Egyptian Museum, just let us know!

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  • Cairo

Kickstart your Cairo city discovery with the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Within the vast compound, you'll find the Mohammed Ali Mosque featuring towering minarets and graceful marble paneling. Later, you'll visit the Hanging Church built on the southern gate of the Babylon Fortress, and the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church with elements unique to Egypt's Coptic churches.

After that, learn about Ben Ezra Synagogue's storied past. A tour of the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar will then give you an insight into local daily life.

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  • Cairo

Nile Cruise is one popular way to see the incredible ruins along the bank. Today you will fly to Aswan to start your Nile River Cruise. After settling into your cabin, disembark to have an excursion to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Later, ride an Egyptian Felucca on the Nile, passing by the Elephantine Island, and step ashore on the Kitchener Island where you can enjoy the shade in the Botanical Gardens.

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  • Nile River Cruise

This morning, your river cruise will pass through Kom Ombo sailing to Edfu. When reaching Kom Ombo, make a shore excursion to the Greco-Roman Sobek Temple (Kom Ombo Temple). It's a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek - the crocodile god, and Horus - the falcon-headed god. Then continue sailing to Edfu, enjoy a visit to the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu). lt is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt as well as the second-largest temple after the Karnak Temple.

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  • Nile River Cruise

As the ancient city of Thebes - the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom, massive monuments dispersed over both banks of Luxor. Today you will disembark to explore the west bank of Luxor. There you can see the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the huge Colossi of Memnon.

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  • Nile River Cruise

After having your breakfast on board, disembark to the east bank of Luxor for two famed temples. The Temples of Karnak is one of the largest ancient religious sites in the world. It comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Getting out of the temple, you will see a two-kilometer-long Avenue of Sphinx leading to the entrance of Luxor Temple. Step into this temple and learn about its history from your private guide.

After the tour, catch your flight to Cairo overnight.

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  • Cairo

This morning, you will depart for Jordan via a 1-hour flight. Upon arriving in Amman, our representative will assist in the customs formalities and then introduce you to your private driver. Before checking into the hotel, you will enjoy a visit to ancient Jerash for its Roman ruins.

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  • Amman

This morning you will be transferred to Petra along the King's Highway, a trade route in the ancient Near East. On the way you can overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem from the Mount Nebo, watch the Christian mosaics in Madaba and appreciate a large Crusader castle in Karak. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a rest.

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  • Petra

Today, get ready to be amazed by Petra, one of the world's most stunning ancient cities. Your trip begins with a walk through the Siq. It is a narrow, winding gorge that leads you to Jordan's famous huge rock-carved tomb, the Treasury. As you continue exploring, you will see more ancient tombs, temples, and an amphitheater that all speak to the incredible skill of the Nabataean people.

After your guided tour (about two hours), you will also have time to wander around and soak it all in at your own pace.

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  • Petra

After breakfast, you will be escorted to a hotel by the Dead Sea. Upon arrival, take the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy chances to float over the water, make a full-body mud bath, and then lounge by the hotel pool waiting for the stunning sunset.

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  • Dead Sea

Today your Egypt and Jordan holiday comes to an end. Take a private vehicle to the airport for your homebound flight.

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Accommodation Options

The hotels listed below have been carefully selected based on customer feedback. You can either choose the ones you'd like to stay in or allow our travel experts to recommend options tailored to your specific requirements.

  • Top Choice
    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
    Address: 2 Kasr Al Nile Bridge, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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    Hyatt Regency Cairo West
    Hyatt Regency Cairo West
    Address: KM 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert RD Pyramids Heights Business Park, Giza 8655 Egypt
  • Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
    Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
    Address: 21 Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
  • Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
    Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
    Address: Nile Corniche, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt
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    MS Blue Shadow I
    MS Blue Shadow I
    A stay on the M/S Blue Shadow Nile Cruise offers a welcoming and comfortable experience. Guests can relax under the sun, explore the ancient temples of the Pharaohs, and savor freshly prepared traditional cuisine.
  • MS Amwaj Livingstone
    MS Amwaj Livingstone
    Experience the Nile River and its rich historical surroundings with the comfort and luxury of the Amwaj Nile Cruise service.
  • MS Concerto II
    MS Concerto II
    MS Concerto II Nile Cruise Ship is a 5-star vessel designed to provide a comfortable and high-quality cruising experience along the Nile River, traveling between Aswan and Luxor.
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    Ayass Hotel
    Ayass Hotel
    Address: Al Madina Al Munawara Street, Amman 11195 Jordan
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    Amman Rotana
    Amman Rotana
    Address: Al Sawosana Al Sawoda Street, Amman 11190, Jordan
  • Corp Amman Hotel
    Corp Amman Hotel
    Address: Al Shmeisani, Queen Alia Str | Opposite Royal Cultural Center, Amman 11193, Jordan
  • Top Choice
    Petra Boutique Hotel
    Petra Boutique Hotel
    Address: Tourism Street, Petra - Wadi Musa 71810, Jordan
  • Top Choice
    Movenpick Resort Petra
    Movenpick Resort Petra
    Address: Tourism St, Wadi Musa 71810, Jordan
  • Petra Moon Hotel
    Petra Moon Hotel
    Address: Visitor Center Street Petra-Jordan, Petra - Wadi Musa 71810, Jordan
  • Petra Moon Luxury Hotel
    Petra Moon Luxury Hotel
    Address: Tourism Street, Petra - Wadi Musa 71810, Jordan
  • Top Choice
    Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
    Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
    Address: Dead Sea Road, PO Box 170, Sweimah 18186, Jordan
  • Top Choice
    Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
    Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
    Address: Dead Sea Road, Sweimah 11180, Jordan
  • Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
    Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
    Address: Dead Sea Road Hotels Area, Sweimah 11953, Jordan

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