Egypt & Jordan Jewel with 5* Nile Boat Cruise

Touch down in Cairo, Egypt’s vibrant capital city, and meet up with a friendly local guide who will assist you through the passport and immigration process. Transfer to your hotel and meet up with your passionate Egyptologist tour guide. Learn more about the experiences you can look forward to with a tour briefing. Tomorrow, the adventure begins!

After breakfast, set out to explore the Giza pyramid complex. Encounter the towering Great Pyramids of Giza, the world’s only remaining Ancient World Wonder, and the spellbinding Sphinx! Then, travel to Sakkara to see the fascinating Zoser Step Pyramid. Tonight, join an optional sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids or enjoy a Nile dinner cruise.

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

This morning, catch a flight to Aswan. Arrive and prepare to spend the night on board a 5-star Nile cruise ship! Continue along the Nile river towards the picture-perfect temple complex of Philae. Admire the stunning scenery surrounding the majestic temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy free time to explore this evening or just relax on the ship.

Enjoy amazing views as we continue to sail the Nile in style today! An optional excursion to the Abu Simbel complex is highly recommended. Here, marvel at two massive temples at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt’s borders. In the afternoon, stopover at the Temple of Kom-Ombo, an unusual “double-temple” dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus.

Wake up aboard your Nile cruise and prepare to disembark along the East Bank of Luxor. Experience the majesty of the Karnak temple complex, considered by many to be the most important Pharaonic site. The grand monuments of Karnak are dedicated to gods Amun, Mut and Montu. Then, discover the Luxor temple and wander down the mesmerising Avenue of Sphinxes.

After breakfast, head for the Valley of the Kings. Put on your Indiana Jones cap and head underground to explore some of the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs! Afterwards, discover the Temple of Hatshepsut dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh. Then, visit the striking Colossi of Memnon. Later, travel to our all-inclusive Red Sea resort in Hurghada.

Today is free to enjoy the activities on offer at the all-inclusive resort. Lounge by the pool, take a stroll on the beach or taste all the wonderful foods on offer - all your meals are included! Feeling active? Sign up for a snorkelling or scuba diving experience to explore the exquisite coral reef that the Red Sea is renowned for.

Enjoy another free day full of fun and relaxation in Hurghada! Experience ocean life on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip. Alternatively, take it easy and soak up the sun at the pool or on the beach. Spend your last evening on the Red Sea coastline getting some rest and relaxation. Tomorrow the tour makes its way back to Cairo.

Travel back to Cairo and explore centuries of Egyptian history at Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then lose yourself in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant maze of spices, textiles, and treasures. Haggle for souvenirs and soak up the energy. Want to see Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection? Join the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour with direct pyramid views.

Spend a free day exploring the vibrant city of Cairo at leisure! Alternatively, enjoy the option of joining a day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Alexandria is best known for once being home to the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Cairo where we will be spending the night.

Bid farewell to Egypt this morning after breakfast. Head to the Cairo airport to board the included flight to Amman, Jordan. Arrive at Amman airport where you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the hotel for an overview of the upcoming tour itinerary. This evening, explore Jordan’s modern capital city or relax at the hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Amman! Visit the Roman Theatre, the Amman Citadel and tour the Amman Panorama Art Gallery. Later, explore the Roman city of Jerash. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for its ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. Afterwards, head to Petra to settle into the hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, explore Petra, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World! Start this visit to the Red Rose City with a journey through the canyon (Petra Seeq) to reach the Treasury Al Khazneh. In the afternoon stop for lunch, before heading to Wadi Rum. Get ready for a night of camping under the desert stars!

This morning, drive to the ancient town of Madaba, known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land housed in the Church of St. George. Next, drive to Mount Nebo. In the Hebrew Bible, this is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. After, head to the famous Dead Sea. Return to Amman for dinner.

Your Egypt and Jordan trip concludes today. Reminisce over your many adventures on tour over breakfast before heading to the airport to return home, or onto your next adventure. We trust you had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you aboard an Expat Explore coach tour again soon! There is so much left to explore!