Touch down in Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, where a friendly representative from Egypt Best Vacations will greet you with a warm smile. Navigate arrival formalities and visa regulations with ease, then set off on your breathtaking 13-day Egypt and Jordan adventure, your hotel room awaiting.

Visit in a full day the very famous Petra ruins. Petra or the Rose City is famous 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. Transfer back to your hotel. 

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. Transfer to your hotel in the Dead Sea city. 

Enjoy your time on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on earth, which is thought to be the result of volcanic processes leading to a continuous dropping of land. It is one of the four saltiest bodies of water in the world. These special conditions are an outcome of its extreme geomorphological structure alongside a harsh desert climate.

Proceed to Queen Alia Airport to board your flight to Cairo, marking the beginning of the captivating Egypt segment of your incredible 13-day tour across Egypt and Jordan. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be there to meet and assist you, guiding you through the arrival process and visa regulations. Following that, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you can enjoy some free time.

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.

Then on to the first pyramid in history of humanity, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1^st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Bid farewell to Cairo’s bustling streets and soar above the desert sands to Luxor, where the majestic Nile awaits. Your four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan promises enchanting sunsets, ancient wonders, and the rhythmic lullaby of the river.

Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Luxor Airport to commence your tour. Explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Luxor.

Visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit.

From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu. 

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor

Take a horse and carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt, and it was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.

Take your carriage back to your Nile cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo you will visit the twin temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Then proceed to the Crocodile Museum in the vicinity of the temple. Back to your cruise ship to set sail to Aswan where it moors for the next two days.

Welcome to the lovely City of Aswan. Your tour includes the largest engineering project in the 1960s of the High Dam. Then proceed to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. End your tour at the amazing Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt.

Back to your river cruise ship for a free evening in Aswan.

Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour

Conclude your cruise and proceed to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, marking the continuation of your 13-day Egypt & Jordan Tour. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can enjoy some free time.

Optional tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples

Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.

From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.

Transfer back to your hotel for the final night of your Egypt & Jordan Tour in 13 days.

Your unforgettable Egypt & Jordan in 13 days adventure concludes with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure with us.