Discover the best of two ancient lands with this 8-day Egypt Jordan trip by Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned Egypt Jordan itinerary combines famous landmarks, rich history, and smooth travel between Jordan and Egypt.
Start your Egypt Jordan trip package in Amman, the lively capital of Jordan. From there, visit the world-famous Petra. Walk through the Siq and admire the Treasury, royal tombs, and rock-cut wonders. Continue to Mount Nebo, one of Jordan’s most spiritual sites. Then enjoy quiet time at the Dead Sea, where you can float in its salty waters and take in the unique landscape.
Next, fly to Cairo for the Egyptian part of your Egypt Jordan tour. Enjoy a memorable Cairo pyramids tour to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and discover treasures from ancient Egypt. Then head to Alexandria to explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the historic Citadel of Qaitbay.
This best 8-day Egypt Jordan trip is ideal for you if you want culture, history, and iconic sights in one journey. From a stunning Petra tour to the wonders of Cairo and Alexandria. This Egypt Jordan vacation package gives you a short but rewarding escape through two legendary countries.
These highlights ensure that the 8-day Egypt Jordan trip is filled with unforgettable experiences and profound historical insights.
Welcome to Jordan. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations“ then head to the ancient ruins of Petra or the Rose City for its distinctive red sandstone. This remarkable city of temples and houses was carved out of sheer rock some 2,000 years ago by a nomadic people called the Nabataeans. From this stone stronghold, they were able to control the ancient trade routes of Arabia, establishing a kingdom that became known for its exquisite architecture and refined culture. Making your way on foot through a slim fissure in the rock of the ‘Siq’ mountains you will encounter the dramatic treasury plus the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheatre.
If there is time you can even climb the 1,200 steps to the Monastery. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then head to your hotel for your first night of your Egypt Jordan trip.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
Today, your best Egypt Jordan trip takes you to visit the ruined City of Jerash. The largest and most interesting Roman site in Jordan. Jerash or Jarash, is one of the world’s best preserved ancient Roman sites. Once known as Gerasa, Jerash is believed to have been inhabited since the Neolithic Era. However, it is the impressive Roman city built in Jerash which has left its greatest mark on the area, becoming Jordan’s second most popular tourist site after Petra. Then proceed to the Greek Church of Saint George. The Church of Saint George at Madaba is an early Byzantine church also Known as the “Church of the Map”. You will finish your day at Mount Nebo where Moses was buried according to Christian traditions. Head to your hotel in Dead Sea City.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Experience a fun day with your 8 day Egypt Jordan trip. Enjoy your time on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Transfer to Queen Aliaa Airport to fly to Cairo, Egypt for the second leg of your Egypt Jordan tour. Meet and assist by our representative at Cairo Airport, who will help you through arrival and visa regulations. Your private transfer whisks you to your hotel, your launchpad of exploring Egypt’s treasures.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, return back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a spiritual day with your Egypt Jordan itinerary. Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and deep connection to Egypt’s Coptic heritage.
Continue to Abu Serga Church. The Church of Abu Serga, also known as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. It is especially revered because tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the church during their journey in Egypt. End your Coptic Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is known for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts.
Culminate your day shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. It is one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets. A vibrant place to experience the city’s traditional atmosphere. It is known for its narrow lanes, colorful shops, handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and lively cafés. Then, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Set out on an enchanting day trip from Cairo to Alexandria, uncovering the splendid marvels of this charming city. Begin your journey by descending into the awe-inspiring Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, renowned as one of the wonders of the Middle Ages. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
Then proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. End your tour to Alexandria highlights with visiting the Library of Alexandria. It stands as a modern tribute to Alexandria’s famous role in the history of learning. Return to Cairo, cherishing the memories of Alexandria, for a final night in this extraordinary Egypt and Jordan vacation.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
And now, it’s time to gracefully draw the curtain on your 8-day Egypt Jordan trip. We will whisk you comfortably to Cairo Airport, where your journey awaits. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next combined Egypt & Jordan adventure with us.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
