Magnificent Egypt & Jordan In 12 Days

Touch down at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, the gateway to ancient wonders and modern marvels. Let “Egypt Best Vacations” handle the arrival formalities, so you can start soaking in the Jordanian ambiance. Your comfortable transfer whisks you to your hotel, marking the thrilling beginning of your 12-day expedition through Magnificent Egypt & Jordan Tour.

Embark on your 12-day Egypt & Jordan Tour as our driver/guide collects you from your hotel, initiating an enchanting full-day exploration of Petra.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the very famous Petra ruins. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt, and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. Then, 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. Then, transfer to your hotel in Dead Sea city.

Enjoy your time on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. At the very lowest point on earth lies a natural wonder replete with a unique ecosystem, breathtaking desert views, and mineral treasures that have been attracting visitors for thousands of years.

Transfer to Queen Alia Airport to fly to Cairo for Egypt’s part of your magnificent Egypt and Jordan tour in 12 days. Meet and assist by our representative at Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

With excitement buzzing in your chest, you bid farewell to the enchanting streets of Amman and head to Queen Alia Airport. As your plane soars above the desert landscapes, anticipation builds for the wonders that await in Egypt, the second chapter of your 12-day Magnificent Egypt and Jordan Tour.

Upon landing in Cairo, the legendary warmth of Egyptian hospitality washes over you. Our friendly representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” greets you with a welcoming smile and efficiently navigates you through the arrival formalities. Then, transfer to your hotel in Cairo. 

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. Then, transfer back to your hotel.

Magnificent Nile cruise vacation beckons! The subsequent five days of your 12-day Egypt & Jordan tour will be aboard a River Nile cruise. Begin this segment by transferring to Cairo Airport, where you will catch a flight to Luxor, marking the commencement of your four-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

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. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Luxor.

Today, you will 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 at the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the open ones 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. Then, transfer back to your Nile cruise ship to sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu. 

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor

Take a horse and carriage to visit 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 ship to set sail to Kom Ombo. 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. After the tour, the ship will sail up to Aswan where it moors for the next two days.

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

Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour

Conclude your River Nile cruise journey with disembarkation, followed by a transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for the final two nights of your 12-day Egypt & Jordan tour. Enjoy some free time at the hotel.

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 defend 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. Then, transfer back to your hotel for the final night of your Egypt & Jordan tour in 12 days. 

As your 12-day whirlwind through Egypt and Jordan nears its end, a transfer to Cairo Airport awaits. Bid farewell to the whispering sands and rose-red cities, carrying a treasure trove of memories in your heart. This may be the end of the tour, but the echoes of ancient wonders and desert magic will forever resound in your soul. It is sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure with us.