14 Day Exploring Egypt and Petra

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Duration

14 Days

Tour Type

Multiple countries

Location

Egypt & Jordan

Tour Type

Small group tour

Travel Styles

2 Countries

Overview

Egypt & Jordan · Small Group

14 Day Exploring Egypt and Petra

Cairo’s Pyramids and museums, Abu Simbel, a 5-star Nile cruise to Luxor, the Red Sea at Sharm El Sheikh, then Petra, Jerusalem, Amman and Jerash.

14 Days / 13 NightsCairo · Nile · Sharm · Petra · AmmanSmall group tour✓ Domestic flights + Sharm–Amman flight
Abu Simbel temples
Starting from
$3,150
per person
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour type
Small group tour
Countries
Egypt & Jordan
Destination
Egypt & Jordan
About this journey

Tour Overview

Start an exciting trip through Egypt and Jordan with our Cairo, Petra, Jerusalem tour package. Start your journey in Cairo, standing in wonder before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Mykerinus. Then, relax on a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan, taking in wide river views as you travel towards Luxor. In Luxor, you'll visit the royal necropolis, which is where the tombs of 62 pharaohs are located, and you'll see the impressive sights of the Valley of the Kings. After exploring old marvels, spend some time relaxing at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

Your adventure goes on in Jordan: enjoy the beautiful red-colored buildings of Petra, walk along the carved stone walls, and get deeply connected to the past. Finally, float in the Dead Sea, a calm and refreshing end to a once-in-a-lifetime trip. This tour combines luxury, rich culture that has stood the test of time, and amazing natural scenery, starting from the banks of the Nile to the center of Petra and further away.

Cairo & Giza
Cairo & Giza
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili.
Abu Simbel & the Nile
Abu Simbel & the Nile
Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
Beach time on the Red Sea, with optional snorkeling, quad biking and Mount Sinai.
Petra, Jerusalem & Amman
Petra, Jerusalem & Amman
Petra’s Treasury and Royal Tombs, a day in Jerusalem, Amman and Roman Jerash.
Day by day

Itinerary

Cairo, Abu Simbel and a Nile cruise to Luxor, two days on the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh, then Petra, Jerusalem and Amman.

Day
1

Arrival to Cairo

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will be there to greet you and help you with customs and immigration. After that, you will be taken in a private, air-conditioned car to your hotel in Cairo. Once you get there, your manager will take care of your check-in and explain all the key information for tomorrow's schedule.

Overnight: Cairo
Arrival to Cairo
Day
2

Pyramids, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids in Dahshour

After having breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you’ll meet your guide and travel to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Mykerinus, as well as the famous Sphinx and its Valley Temple. Next, you'll drive to Saqqara to visit the ancient necropolis, which includes the amazing Step Pyramid of Djoser — Egypt's first pyramid, built by the architect Imhotep. After a whole day of exploring, go back to Cairo to stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, LunchOvernight: Cairo
Pyramids, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids in Dahshour
Day
3

Cairo City Tours & flight to Aswan

After breakfast, leave your hotel and meet your private guide for an exciting tour. Your first stop will be the Egyptian Museum, which holds thousands of interesting items that date back thousands of years. Next, go to Coptic Cairo and check out the Hanging Church — an old basilica that's built above a Roman gatehouse. Next, walk through the twisting streets of the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, which has been around since 1382, and enjoy shopping for handmade items while experiencing the energetic and vibrant atmosphere. In the evening, head to Cairo Airport for your overnight flight to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cairo City Tours & flight to Aswan
Day
4

Trip to Abu Simbel TemplesHighlight

Start your day by picking up from your hotel in Aswan. At 5:00 am, you'll start a tour to visit one of Egypt's most famous tourist attractions, the Abu Simbel temples. These temples were built into the mountain side when Pharaoh Ramesses II ruled a long time ago, around the 13th century BC. They were constructed as a permanent honor for the pharaoh and his queen, Nefertari. The trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel usually takes about three and a half hours when going one way.

Meals: Breakfast box, LunchOvernight: Aswan
Trip to Abu Simbel Temples
Day
5

Aswan Nile Cruise Sightseeing

Have breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, then go to the cruise ship to board your Nile cruise before lunch, which is around 11:00 AM. After that, go see the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. You'll also take a look at the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's old stone quarry — a huge stone block still stuck to the ground, giving you a cool idea of how ancient builders worked. Go back to the boat for dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Nile cruise, Aswan
Aswan Nile Cruise Sightseeing
Day
6

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple and sail toward Esna

Sail to Kom Ombo and have breakfast while you're on the boat. Then, go see the impressive double temple that was built for Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, who is also known as Horus the Elder. After that, head to Edfu, where you'll have lunch on the boat and then visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, which is one of Egypt's best-preserved cult temples. In the afternoon, enjoy a cup of tea while sailing towards Esna, then have dinner and spend the night on the boat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Nile cruise
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple and sail toward Esna
Day
7

Travel from Luxor to the West Bank

Travel from Luxor to the West Bank, have breakfast on the way, then visit the Royal Cemetery which is the resting place of 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom under the rule of Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC.

Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Luxor
Travel from Luxor to the West Bank
Day
8

Luxor East Bank & flight to Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy breakfast while on the boat, and get off around 8:00 AM. Your guide will lead you to see the grand Karnak and Luxor Temples, which are two of the most impressive places in ancient Thebes. Next, you'll go to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. When you arrive in Sharm, you'll be taken to your hotel to stay for the night. Please note that depending on the airline, your flight might go directly to Sharm or make a stop in Cairo.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Sharm El Sheikh
Luxor East Bank & flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Day
9

Sharm El-Sheikh City Tour

Have a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, and then take your time enjoying the beach or exploring the area at your own pace. Optional excursions are offered — you can go on a quad bike adventure in the desert, ride a camel, snorkel in Ras Mohammed National Park, or take a tour to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El-Sheikh City Tour
Day
10

Flight From Sharm To Jordan

Have a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Later, a representative from our company will meet you at that location and take you in a comfortable, air-conditioned car to Sharm Airport for your flight to Amman. When you get to Queen Alia International Airport, someone will welcome you and help you, then take you by car to your hotel in Amman where you'll stay for the night.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Amman
Flight From Sharm To Jordan
Day
11

Petra Tour, the red rose cityHighlight

Start your day by picking up from your hotel in Amman for a tour to Petra, often called the Red Rose City, which is Jordan's most famous attraction. Petra was started around the time of the 6th century B.C. The Nabataean Arabs, a group of people who lived by traveling from one place to another, eventually stayed in an area and built a strong commercial empire.

When you arrive, you'll start your trip on horseback heading toward the Siq, which is the canyon, and then you'll continue on foot until you get to the most amazing place: the Treasury. You'll also get a chance to see other famous places such as the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh's Castle. In the afternoon, we went to the Amman hotel to stay for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, LunchOvernight: Amman
Petra Tour, the red rose city
Day
12

Jerusalem Tour

At 7:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Amman to go to the Allenby Bridge or King Hussein Border to leave Jordan. Your tour guide welcomes you and then leads you on a drive through the Judean desert to the holy city of Jerusalem. We start with a broad view from the Mount of Olives and then walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.

In the old city, we look at the Wailing Wall, which represents the parts of the Jewish Temple that are still standing, and it was destroyed by the Romans. If the site is open for visitors, we go to the Temple Mount to see the famous Dome of the Rock. Next, we walk along the Via Dolorosa, which leads us to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and where he was buried. Back to Amman.

Meals: Breakfast, LunchOvernight: Amman
Jerusalem Tour
Day
13

Amman City Tour

After having breakfast at your hotel in Amman, you'll begin a captivating city tour. Visit the Roman Theatre, the Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, and the beautiful King Abdullah I Mosque. After that, head to Jerash, which is considered one of the best examples of a Roman city in the Middle East. There, you can see several important sites like the Nymphaeum, the North Theatre, the Temple of Artemis, the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, and the South Theatre. After you finish exploring, go back to Amman and stay there for the night.

Overnight: Amman
Amman City Tour
Day
14

Final Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast
Final Departure
What's covered

Included & Excluded

Included
✓Service of meet and assistance upon arrival and departure by a Private A/C vehicle.
✓Round-trip airport transfers
✓Daily breakfast starts on the second day
✓Relevant transfers as per the above-mentioned itinerary
✓Tours by A/C vehicle
✓Domestic flights.
✓Flight From Sharm To Jordan
✓24/7 emergency support
✓Professional English-speaking guide during sightseeing
✓Highly Skilled English-speaking tour leader during transfers
✓3 Nights in Cairo Hilton Hotel or similar
✓1 Night Nubian House
✓4 Nights Nile Cruise (Sonesta or similar)
✓6 Nights Jordan Grand Hyatt or similar
✓2 bottles of water per person per day
Excluded
✕Tipping for all involved in the tour.
✕Additional trips or any unmentioned items.
Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Cairo
Hilton Hotel or similar
Aswan
Nubian House
Nile Cruise
Sonesta or similar
Sharm El Sheikh
Hotel in Sharm
Amman
Grand Hyatt or similar
Plan your trip

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$3,150

14 Days / 13 Nights · Cairo, Nile Cruise, Sharm El Sheikh, Petra & Amman

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