Egypt & Jordan Adventure with Felucca Cruise

Touch down at Cairo Airport and meet up with a local Expat Explore representative who will assist you through the passport process. Transfer to your hotel and meet up with your passionate, Egyptologist tour leader. Sit in on a tour briefing and learn more about the experiences you can look forward to. Get a good night's rest - tomorrow the adventure begins!

After breakfast, join your knowledgeable guide as you set out for the Giza pyramid complex to see the only remaining Ancient World Wonder! Encounter the impressive Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Then, enjoy a visit to Sakkara to see the Zoser (also known as Djoser) Step Pyramid - this structure is Egypt’s first completed pyramid!

Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.

Arrive in Aswan after the included flight. After checking into the hotel, start the day with a visit to the picture-perfect Philae Temple. Travel to the temple island via motorboat and gaze in wonderment while approaching this beautiful location from the water. This evening, opt to enjoy an authentic Nubian dinner!

Today is jam-packed with adventure! Step aboard a felucca, a wooden sailing boat, and take to the water. Embark on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel this afternoon to explore the mesmerising Sun Temple of Ramses the Great and other impressive remnants of a bygone era. Enjoy an overnight stay on the Nile River felucca boat.

Board the air-conditioned vehicle to the city of Luxor. On the way, discover the Kom-Ombo temple with its symmetrical entrances and gorgeous riverside scenery. This afternoon, tour the East Bank of the Nile. Marvel at the immense Karnak and Luxor temples and wander down the Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight at a hotel in Luxor this evening.

This morning, tour the West Bank of Luxor. Get up close with the rich archaeological heritage of the Valley of the Kings. Then, encounter the majesty of the Temple of Hatshepsut built for Egypt's only female pharaoh. Next, visit the great Colossi of Memnon. Finally, travel to Hurghada, on the Red Sea coast for a stay at an all-inclusive resort.

Make the most of your free day in Hurghada. Enjoy one of the many activities on offer at the resort. Explore the beach, keep cool in the pool, or simply relax. Alternatively, choose from several exciting optional excursions; why not go snorkelling or scuba diving and experience the region’s amazing coral reefs? Breakfast, dinner and lunch are included today.

Today calls for pure relaxation! Use your second free day to explore the best of Hurghada and this stunning stretch of coastline along the Red Sea. Grab your bathing suits, take a dip and do some swimming or enjoy optional snorkelling or scuba diving. Wander the golden beaches or simply relax at the resort and enjoy the sun.

Travel to Cairo after breakfast and visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue; ancient sites revealing Egypt's diverse spiritual history. Then dive into Khan El Khalili Bazaar to haggle for treasures and soak up the atmosphere. Want more? Join the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour and walk among Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection.

Explore Cairo at leisure on this free day. Or, take an optional trip to the Mediterranean coast and visit Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria boasts beautiful beaches and a dazzling seafront corniche. The historical city is also home to catacombs, a fortress, souks and relics from thousands of years ago! Afterwards, return to Cairo for a free evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Amman - Jordan’s capital city. Touch down in Amman and meet the local Expat Explore tour representative who will transfer the group to the hotel and provide an overview of what to look forward to over the next few days! This evening, enjoy free time to spend as you wish.

Start today with a city tour of Amman. Visit the Amman Citadel, the Roman Theatre and tour the Amman Panorama Art Gallery. Later, head to the Roman city of Jerash. This destination has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and is one of the best-preserved Roman sites outside of Italy! Afterwards, travel to Petra. Arrive and settle into the hotel.

This morning, explore one of the New 7 Wonders of the World - Petra. Discover the “Red Rose City” which was carved into the rockface millennia ago, with a local guide. Journey through the Petra Seeq Canyon to reach the famous Treasury! This afternoon, travel to Wadi Rum. Admire stunning desert scenery with a night at a Bedouin-style camp.

Tuck into early breakfast at the camp before driving to Madaba. This ancient town is known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land housed in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Then, admire the views from Mount Nebo. Next, enjoy a swim in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Return to Amman for dinner this evening.

Make your way to the airport after breakfast. Today is the final day of your Egypt and Jordan tour - we hope you enjoyed a wonderful journey with Expat Explore and your local guides. Say farewell to your tour mates and return home with wonderful memories. See you back on tour soon!