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Egypt and Jordan Combined Tours

The Middle East is a captivating mix of sights, smells and sounds with its ancient civilizations and intriguing atmosphere. A tour of  Egypt  and  Jordan  is every traveller’s adventure. A fascinating opportunity awaits you when visiting the Holy Land of Jerusalem, Egypt, and Jordan, separated only by the narrow Gulf of Aqaba, having so much to offer travelers with their natural beauty, culture, and ancient history.  From the pyramids of Giza to the façade of Petra and the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, discover a dramatic world beyond your imagination.  Visit the famous  Pyramids of Giza , unwind in a cruise down the Nile, relax on the Red Sea, visit  Petra , the Rose City, swim in the  Dead Sea , admire the ethereal landscape of the desert city of  Wadi Rum , and visit Roman ruins.

Discover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on this 16 day adventure. Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Nile felucca cruising and Red Sea relaxation. Topped off with Jordan, home to the stunning Rose City of Petra (voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World), the red desert of Wadi Rum and the buoyant Dead Sea.  

Experience a dramatic world beyond imagination as you enter into lands of legends, relics, and indescribable beauty. Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx. Unwind on a 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Take in Petra, the “Rose Red City” that appears as if it emerged straight from the rock bed. Participate in an Arabic cooking class, where you’ll use fresh ingredients from local markets to create delectable flavors. Admire the ethereal landscape of the desert city of Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon.” Indulge at a deluxe spa resort on the Northern shore of the Dead Sea. Eons of history and iconic wonders, mouthwatering bites of savory cuisine, and stretching sunsets fading against the desert horizon – this is the essence of Egypt and Jordan.

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10 Day Egypt & Jordan Travel Package

10 Day Egypt & Jordan Travel Package

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12 Day Egypt Nile Cruise and Jordan Tour

12 Day Egypt Nile Cruise and Jordan Tour

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Egypt and Jordan Short Package

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14 Day Egypt and Jordan Highlights Tour

14 Day Egypt and Jordan Highlights Tour

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15 Day Egypt and Jordan Tours (Cairo, Nile Cruise and Dahab)

15 Day Egypt and Jordan Tours (Cairo, Nile Cruise and Dahab)

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Experience a dramatic world beyond imagination as you enter into lands of legends, relics, and indescribable beauty. Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx. Unwind on a 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Take in Petra, the “Rose Red City” that appears as if it emerged straight from the rock bed. Participate in an Arabic cooking class, where you’ll use fresh ingredients from local markets to create delectable flavors. Admire the ethereal landscape of the desert city of Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon.” Indulge at a deluxe spa resort on the Northern shore of the Dead Sea. Eons of history and iconic wonders, mouthwatering bites of savory cuisine, and stretching sunsets fading against the desert horizon – this is the essence of Egypt and Jordan.

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  • 6 Handpicked Accommodations
  • 5 Choice on Tour Options

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  • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
  • Historic Cairo

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12 Breakfasts

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Stand before one of the seven ancient wonders of the world - the Pyramids of Giza.

Meander through historic Petra, the “Rose Red City.”

Take in the striking landscape of Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon.”

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Discover the secrets of the Nile, the world’s longest river, on a 3-night cruise.

Enjoy a viewing of the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI during a tour of the Valley of the Kings.

Connect with locals at a cooperative advancing women’s employment in Jordan.

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Taste your way through Amman’s street food culture during dinner in the Jordanian capital.

Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch baked in the sand of Wadi Rum’s desert.

Prepare your meal and eat family-style at an Arabic cooking class.

  • 3-Night Nile River Cruise
  • Choice on Tour: High Tea at Winter Palace or Karnak Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Choice on Tour: Jordanian Family Home Visit or Petra in Depth Exploration or Little Petra
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We are pleased to now offer a limited number of optional Partial Nile View room upgrades during your stay in Cairo on Days 2, 3, and 4 while at Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino. This upgrade is also available on the optional prenight if you have purchased it, and offers a view of the bustling boats and city landscapes along the Nile. If interested, please contact Collette’s Customer Care team to inquire about purchasing this upgrade which is subject to price and availability at time of booking.

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Visit the great sun temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II at the height of his New Kingdom reign. In one of the world's greatest cooperative preservation efforts, these temples were dismantled and moved in 1968 to save them from the flooding of the Aswan Dam. The Temple of Ramses II was constructed so that the sun's rays would illuminate four statues of Egyptian deities within the sanctuary on his birthday and on the anniversary of his coronation, October 20 and February 20. The temple is fronted by four colossal figures of Ramses II seated with the gods and attended by his Queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility.

Dive into Egyptian culture before your tour even begins. Get your first taste with lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Egyptian cuisine. After, move on to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This contemporary 5,300,000 square foot space sits in the historic neighborhood of Fustat. The museum first opened in 2017 and is home to a collection of 50,000 artifacts, tracing the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to today. On April 3, 2021 the world watched in awe as the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities relocated here the Royal Mummies during the stunning Pharaohs’ Golden Parade. The 22 mummies (18 kings and 4 queens) of Egypt’s most important pharaohs and queens were displayed on the streets of Cairo as they were transported from the Museum in Tahrir Square to their new home in the Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This large collection of royal mummies includes the likes of King Ramses II, the most famous pharaoh of the New Kingdom, and Queen Hatshepsut, who came to rule at a time when women did not become pharaohs. With the expert guidance of a local Egyptologist, enjoy a visit of this impressive museum – a perfect introduction to your exploration of Egypt. This optional tour is operated by a local representative and requires guests to have a pre-night hotel stay in Cairo. The optional is available from January 1, 2024 onwards.

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Discover the modern and ancient marvels of Egypt and Jordan on this 22-day Premium journey to two of the Middle East's most fascinating countries. Beginning in Cairo, pass by the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, take a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile and learn about the battles fought in El Alamein. Fly to Jordan and discover the unique culture of the Bedouin in Wadi Rum, float in the salty Dead Sea and stand in awe in front of the elaborate Treasury of Petra. With premium accommodation, local leaders and a relaxed pace all as standard, you’ll be enjoying these masterpieces in all their prized glory.

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  • Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein, the majesty of Petra, and embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum.
  • Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop, sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca and a zarb dinner with your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum.
  • Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience; an incredible sound and light show.
  • Relax with four nights on a premium Nile riverboat, allowing you to cruise up the river in comfort, and experience isolated elegance during your stay at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum, your Feature Stays for this adventure.
  • Experience the best of Middle Eastern cuisine during welcome dinners in Cairo and Amman, high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, traditional meals in two family homes and a family-run cooking class in Amman.
  • In 2023, Ramadan will take place from 22 March to 21 April. Travelling during this holy month can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.

Mrhbaan! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins in Cairo – a city just as captivating as it is chaotic. You’ll be met at Cairo International Airport and transferred to your hotel where you can explore the extensive hotel bar and pool area. You’re free until your welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. After, get your first taste of Egyptian cuisine with a welcome dinner at a fantastic local restaurant where you can try out some classic dishes like fatta (a dish made with rice, bread and meat in a garlic and vinegar sauce), and kushari (a delicious mix of pasta, rice, lentils and fried onions).

  • Hyatt Regency Cairo West or similar (1 night)
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Cairo - Welcome Dinner
  • Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP270
  • Urban Adventures - Islamic Cairo in Depth Tour - USD86
  • Urban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - USD82
  • Cairo - Urban Adventures Downtown Cairo Tour - USD40

An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if you arrive on Day 1 or have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking or at least 15 days before travel. Once you have provided your details, a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

This morning after breakfast, travel to arguably the most recognisable structures in the world – the Great Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx. Your leader is a trained Egyptologist and will share the fascinating history of these incredible feats of engineering. For an additional charge, you may be able to step inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops). After spending some time here, your adventure continues to the Egyptian Museum – home to one of the world's greatest collections of ancient artefacts. Wander the treasure-filled halls for a close encounter with some of the country’s most important queens and pharaohs. The masses of gleaming artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun are an impressive sight – from jewellery to the famous golden death mask and his gilded sarcophagi, this pharaoh was certainly prepared for the afterlife. Gain a special insight by touring with a guide and enjoy time to explore independently. Tonight you might like to take a taxi into town to explore Cairo further or book in for a dinner cruise on the Nile.

  • Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo - Egyptian Museum
  • Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP900

The Egyptian Museum opening has now been postponed. Your tour will still include a visit to the current Egyptian Museum, which holds many of the same treasures due to be moved to the new premises. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is occasionally closed to visitors without notice.

The inside thoroughfares of the Pyramids of Giza are very small and warm, so it is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia. Please note that you'll be required to walk around the pyramids complex. It can be very hot in the summer, so pack appropriate clothing, sun protection, and carry lots of water.

Take to the road this morning for a journey to Alexandria, stopping in Wadi El Natron along the way. Your leader will explain how this area became a sanctuary for Christians after Saint Macarius the Great retreated here in AD360. There were once some 60-odd monasteries in the Wadi, though now only four remain. One of these is Anba Bishoy Monastery, named for Saint Bishoi who came to the site to live in solitude. Wander around the gardens and observe the resident monks as they go about their daily lives, then visit the church for expansive views over the desert. Continue to the city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great and often referred to as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.

  • Hotel Helnan Royal Palestine Hotel or similar (1 night)
  • Alexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
  • Alexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery

Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.

Enjoy a full day uncovering Alexandria's secrets with your knowledgeable leader's guidance. Visit Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa – a Roman burial site dating back to the second century that wasn’t discovered until 1900. The fascinating tombs were created during a transitional period in Alexandria’s history and interestingly feature Greek, Egyptian and Roman elements. Continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (once the Great Library of Alexandra), where the Library of Ptolemies once stood some 1700 years ago. Finish up with a stop at Fort Qaitbay – a 14th-century complex designed to defend Alexandria from the Ottoman empire, built on the site of the former Alexandria Lighthouse. Spend the evening wandering along the corniche by the water or maybe relax at your hotel.

  • Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Alexandria - Fort Qaitbay

Today, travel south of Alexandria for a more sombre experience at the historic battle site of El Alamein. Here, British and Commonwealth soldiers fought a decisive Allied victory against the German Afrika Korps that defined the North African campaign. Both sides suffered heavy losses, and the memorial commemorates nearly 12,000 Commonwealth servicemen who died in the Western Desert campaigns during the Second World War. Stop to enjoy your late lunch, brought with you from Alexandria – a delicious feteer meshaltet. This layered pastry is an iconic Egyptian dish and can be filled with a range of sweet or savoury ingredients. Return to Cairo in the afternoon and enjoy an evening at leisure.

  • Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar (1 night)
  • El Alamein - War cemeteries and museum

Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.

Transfer to Cairo Airport after breakfast this morning and board a short flight to Luxor. Luxor was the pharaohs' capital during the height of their power and is now known as the world’s greatest open-air museum. When you arrive, transfer to your Feature Stay Nile riverboat where you’ll unpack and settle in for the next four nights. There’s no better way to soak in the ancient history of the Nile and the incredible sights along its banks! Enjoy all the comforts of a world-class hotel, including a swimming pool, sundeck, restaurant and cabins with panoramic windows to watch riverside life stream by. This afternoon, visit Karnak – one of the world’s most celebrated temple complexes built over approximately 200 years. Some parts date back to 2055 BC and your guided tour will take you to its finest sections. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to relax, take a shopping trip through the bazaar or kick back in a local teahouse.

  • MS Nile Style (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
  • Luxor - Karnak Temple
  • Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
  • Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP400
  • Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD45

Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour.

Accommodation aboard the Nile riverboat is full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Drinks are offered from the bar area for an additional cost. An evening program is also available.

Rise early this morning to journey into the Valley of the Kings. There are over 60 pharaoh tombs buried under the hills here, many of which are richly decorated, and your guide will take you through this spectacular place where discoveries are still being made. Learn about the funerary rites of the ancient Egyptians and the significance of the paintings and hieroglyphics and visit the final resting place of Tutankhamun. The discovery of the young Pharaoh’s tomb is undoubtedly one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time, and here you will have the opportunity to enter it yourself, exploring the painted chamber and admiring his famous sarcophagus. Visit another three royal tombs and continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set in a spectacular natural amphitheatre. Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon – giant statues that once formed part of an impressive colonnade – before returning to the boat for a leisurely lunch. Enjoy some time relaxing either on deck or in your cabin before setting sail upstream to Edfu, where you’ll arrive in the evening.

  • Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
  • Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
  • Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP180
  • Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP2000
  • Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP200
  • Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings - USD130

You can purchase a photo ticket that will entitle you to take photos in any of the tombs you visit as part of your visit to the Valley of the Kings.

It is possible to do a Valley of the Kings hot air balloon tour, which your leader can reserve for you. Intrepid only uses providers that have been risk assessed. You will be picked up between 4.30 and 5 am from your hotel. The balloon capacity is a maximum of 25 people, and cameras are prohibited in the basket (mobile phones are acceptable). This activity runs subject to weather conditions. Please speak to your leader on Day 1 if you would like to book this activity.

This morning, you’ll be moored near Edfu and may have the option to venture independently into town to see the nearby temple. Continue along the river, relaxing in the sun on deck and taking in the desert hills that form a backdrop over the lush riverbanks. Arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, which sits spectacularly on the river’s edge. Learn from your leader how this temple was built in approximately 181 BC and is dedicated to two gods – Horus (god of protection) and Sobek (god of fertility, linked to the Nile’s water). Each god has a dedicated section – north or south – and there have been recent discoveries of mummified crocodiles in Sobek. After, board your boat and continue to Aswan, arriving in the late evening.

  • Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple

The only mode of transport to the Temple of Horus in Edfu is locally managed horses and carriages. As a company committed to responsible travel, animal welfare is extremely important to us. Operators of this service are in breach of our animal welfare guidelines and for this reason, we do not include this visit. In addition to animal welfare concerns, we have had a large amount of feedback suggesting that the visit itself is uncomfortable due to pushy vendors and suppliers at the site.

Spend the morning visiting the temple complex of Philae, including the stunning Temple of Isis, located on Agilkia Island. The temple was reassembled in this location after being saved from rising waters and is a true architectural gem featuring some of Egypt’s finest carvings. Some Egyptologists believe that Philae was the last active site of the ancient Egyptian religion and where the last Egyptian hieroglyph was written. After, get to know the city of Aswan on foot during a walking tour with your leader. Explore the Sharia el Souk – a sprawling and bustling marketplace. Your leader will guide you through a colourful array of stalls selling everything from baked goods to Nubian crafts. Return to the boat for another evening, being rocked to sleep by the calm Nile waters.

  • Aswan - Philae Temple
  • Aswan - Sharia el Souk
  • Aswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - USD40

Travel by road this morning to Abu Simbel. Your accommodation is located right by Lake Nasser and features lush grounds, two swimming pools and fantastic views over the lake. Spending the night here allows the group a chance to visit the Abu Simbel temples at a more leisurely pace as opposed to a jam-packed half-day trip. Built during the reign of Ramesses II, these mammoth temples took 20 years to complete and feature rock-cut statues of the pharaoh and the queen, some of which are 20 metres tall. Tour the complex with your leader, who will provide historical context on these grand structures. Head back to the temples this evening for an impressive sound and light show.

  • Seti I Resort or similar (1 night)
  • Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
  • Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)

Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.

Due to limited accommodation options in Abu Simbel, you may stay at Seti I Resort or Nefertari Hotel. Please check with your booking agent 30 days before departure if you would like to confirm which hotel your group will be accommodated in.

Return to Aswan, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy some downtime to relax at your hotel or explore more of the city, then regroup with your fellow travellers later in the afternoon. Take a step back in time during a visit to the Old Cataract Hotel for afternoon tea. Built in 1899 by Thomas Cook, the hotel has played host to an illustrious roster of guests, including Princess Diana, Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie, who lived here while writing her novel Death on the Nile. Soak up old-world glamour while enjoying tiered trays of finger food and a delightful selection of tea. The setting is up there with the best of them, with gorgeous grounds overlooking the Nile. Make the most of a free evening to find a local gem for dinner – your leader can help with recommendations.

  • Movenpick Aswan or similar (1 night)
  • Aswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
  • Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300

This morning, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern example of Egyptian engineering. Located 13 km south, its controversial history required the relocation of many ancient temples and statues, which has, in the end, had a mostly positive impact on the region. After, head to the Unfinished Obelisk – an abandoned structure that would’ve been the largest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt had it been finished. Return to Aswan for some time to relax, then meet your leader in the late afternoon to board a traditional felucca and sail to the settlement of Elephantine Island. This island was once thought to be the home of Khnum – the god who guarded and controlled the Nile’s waters. This evening, enjoy stunning sunset drinks on the river on board your Felucca sailing boat. Disembark at a village and join a local family for a traditional Nubian feast. Here you will have the chance to see a different side of Egyptian life, try out some excellent Nubian dishes and swap stories with your welcoming hosts.

  • Aswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca
  • Aswan - Elephantine Island
  • Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
  • Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner

This morning, fly back to Cairo. Settle into your downtown hotel, then spend the day discovering yet another layer of Egyptian history – Islamic Cairo. Explore the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar – a labyrinthine area with sprawling alleyways packed with shops and cafes. This is a quintessential Cairo experience, home to the gold market, perfume street and spice market. Stop off for an Arabic coffee or mint tea at El Fishawy, Cairo’s oldest café. Run by the same family for seven generations and a favourite with Cairo’s residents, there’s no better snapshot of local life in the city. Stop for lunch at Koshary and then continue to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun and the Gayer-Anderson Museum, home to all curious objects, from antique furniture to Islamic artefacts. Share an authentic Egyptian meal with a local family. Be welcomed into their home and chat with the family about life in Egypt and Egyptian cuisine while enjoying a delicious feast of traditional dishes.

  • Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir, Sonesta Cairo, or similar (1 night)
  • Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
  • Cairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe
  • Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
  • Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
  • Cairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)

Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours.

Early this morning, you’ll drive to Fayoum and visit Wadi El Rayan – a natural park home to two lakes that connect Egypt’s only waterfall. Now this is a great photo op! After, hop in a 4WD to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadi Al-Hitan (or Whales Valley) – a desert home to invaluable fossil remains of the earliest (now extinct) ancestors of whales. Spend a few hours here, learning about one of the most extraordinary evolutionary journeys. Visit the onsite Fossil and Climate Change Museum to see a collection of fossils found nowhere else in the world, including the largest intact Basilosaurus isis whale fossil. Jump in a jeep for a tour of the desert and then enjoy a desert lunch with your group. After, you’ll head back to Cairo for your final night.

  • Cairo - Fayoum Day Trip with Valley of the Whales and the Climate Change Museum

Welcome to Jordan – cosmopolitan and contemporary yet steeped in biblical history. You will be met by an Intrepid representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel where there will be an important welcome meeting with your group and local leader at 6pm. If you arrive early, perhaps visit a local cafe and pick up a coffee and ara’yes – a pita filled with spiced meats. Otherwise, head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre or find some culture at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. After your meeting, head out to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your group and leader. Sharing food is a huge part of Jordanian culture and eating out is a social affair that’s packed with flavour. Tonight your leader will introduce you to some of the country’s most beloved dishes, like mansaf, a dish made with lamb, yoghurt and rice, and kunafa, a delicious dessert made with pastry and cheese.

  • Ambassador Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
  • Amman - Welcome Dinner

An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel. Once you have provided your details a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

This morning, leave Amman for a short drive north to Jerash where you’ll find some of the world’s best Greco-Roman ruins. Reaching its peak as a favourite of the emperor Hadrian, Jerash holds a striking collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets. Your leader will share the incredible history of the ruins and help you imagine what life once looked like in this glorious Roman city. Grand columns encircle the city's centrepiece of the Oval Plaza – an atmospheric place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches. Afterwards, return to Amman and head to a cooking school run by a mother and her daughters, where you’ll get a special look behind the scenes of Jordanian cuisine. You’ll feel as through you’ve stepped into the welcoming home of a local grandmother as you learn how to make classics like tabbouleh, flat bread and lentil soup with passionate guidance and generations of culinary know-how. The flavours, recipes and warmth of this evening are sure to stick with you long after your time in Jordan is over.

  • Jerash - Roman ruins
  • Amman - cooking class and dinner

Today’s total driving time is approximately 2 hours.

Today you will make the journey from Amman to the Dead Sea. Named for the lack of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty that the water density makes swimming very difficult, but bobbing on the water's surface is a truly fun and one-off experience. En route, stop off at Mount Nebo and hear the story of how Moses saw the Promised Land before he died from what is believed to be this very spot, and St Georges Church, best known for its Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land. On arrival, enjoy some time to float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, relax on your hotel’s beachfront or take a dip in one of three swimming pools or jacuzzi.

  • Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar (1 night)
  • Madaba - St Georges Church
  • Mt Nebo - Site visit

Today’s total driving time is approximately 1.5 hours.

Depart the Dead Sea and drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak – your leader will explain how this ancient castle was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in 1189. Enjoy superb scenery and stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the Dana Nature Reserve before arriving in the late afternoon to your Petra accommodation. Petra dates back to the sixth century BC and is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, featuring an impressive series of tombs and dwellings carved directly into the rock. On arrival, there is time to check out the town that has grown around the site and to relax, ready for a big day of exploring Petra tomorrow.

  • Petra Moon Hotel or similar (1 night)
  • Shobak - Shobak Castle

Today’s total driving time is approximately 3.5 hours.

Petra is a small and busy city with limited hotel options, so it is often difficult to secure a preferred hotel here. Alternative hotels in Petra may include Old Village Resort, P Quattro Relax or Hyatt Zaman. If you would like to confirm in advance which hotel is included on your tour, please check with your booking agent 30 days prior to departure.

Today will be spent uncovering the secrets of Petra with the knowledgeable guidance of your leader. The iconic view of the Treasury's glorious facade, glimpsed from a narrow cleft known as the Siq, is perhaps the single-most striking sight of the entire region. The Siq leads through the rock and is at points only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 metres on either side. Explore the old Roman road, amphitheatre and several ancient tombs. You will also have time to climb to the Monastery if you wish, providing a magnificent view of the entire site. There is a cafeteria on the site, where you can enjoy your own light lunch. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. This evening, perhaps take the chance to witness Petra by night if your dates align. Seeing the Treasury plaza lit up by candlelight while Bedouin music plays is a truly memorable experience.

  • Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
  • Petra - Petra By Night - JOD17

The optional activity Petra by Night runs every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning at 8.30pm from the Petra Visitor Centre and finishing back at the Visitor Centre around 10.30pm. Please ensure you check your departure date if you are planning to book this activity as it is not available on all departures.

For another glimpse at Petra, rise very early for an unguided morning visit, if you wish. Then, drive to Wadi Rum, a protected area of desert that impresses with sandstone mountains, canyons and arches. Enjoy some lunch in the small village of Rum and browse the informative visitor’s centre. Afterwards, jump into a local jeep and journey into Wadi Rum with your Bedouin hosts. Visit several of the area’s distinctive rock formations and appreciate the vast silence and spectacular desert landscapes. These landscapes are home to hardy Bedouin communities that live in scattered camps. You will gain a deeper understanding of their way of life as you join them for a zarb (underground oven) dinner at one of their camps, set in an amazing location deep in the desert. Tonight’s Feature Stay accommodation is a luxury camp that offers a splendid base among remote and wild surroundings. Spacious tents are fitted out with creature comforts like king-sized beds, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms, and all furniture is made by hand with décor inspired by Bedouin culture. Fall asleep in your tent after witnessing a magnificent canopy of stars outside, and wake up to a sunrise over the red-hued landscape.

  • Mazayen camp (1 night)
  • Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
  • Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
  • Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner

Today’s total driving time is approximately 2.5 hours.

In Wadi Rum, you will stay in permanent Bedouin style tents with modern ensuite bathroom facilities. Tents are complete with comfortable king-size or twin beds, a Bedouin sofa, mirrors, lamps, and all bedding. Electricity is provided in the guest tents in the evenings via solar power. On occasion, an alternative Feature Stay Camp may be used. Please see the Important Notes section for more information.

After waking up in the unique surrounds of your Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area – the length of which depends on the group’s desires – before scaling one of the large dunes to enjoy panoramic views of your surrounds. Afterwards, return to Amman for the evening. Tonight you may like to join your group for a final dinner to round off your adventure – speak to your leader about the best restaurants in the city that are popular with the locals.

  • Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk

Today’s total driving time is approximately 4.5 hours.

Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 12pm and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer, you will be advised of the pick-up time. If you would like to spend more time in Amman, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

20 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 13 dinners

Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep

Comfortable hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

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Important notes.

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel. 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.  3. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on. 4. Petra By Night is offered as an optional activity. This activity is currently scheduled to operate on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please check your departure date if you are planning this activity as it is not available on all departures. 5.Departures between January and August 2022 will visit the exterior of Fort Qaitbey rather than Al Montazah Palace & Gardens on Day 4, due to renovations.

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Petra to Pyramids Egypt Jordan Tour

Experience with Tauck

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional entertainment by sword dancers

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb

Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba, thousands of years old

Visit to Aswan Dam, spanning the Nile

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A 3-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights

A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum

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Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.

Experiences of a lifetime

Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo, at sandstone Petra, and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan's Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5,000 years of history in the world's oldest civilization. Visit pyramids, temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens, traveling to places immortal and intriguing. And indulge in modern-day luxuries, enriched by the past, at premier hotels and resorts with views of the iconic sites you've dreamed of seeing.

Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo, including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat. Begin in Amman, Jordan, with a visit to the Dead Sea, a popular vacation spot for its spas and historical sites... in Madaba visit St. George Church, famous for its Byzantine art and 6th-century mosaic map... re-discover the "lost" city of Petra, carved out of pink sandstone in a mountain pass at Wadi Musa... Board your luxury riverboat at Aswan for a Nile River odyssey to ancient Egyptian sites, including Abu Simbel, the grand temple built by Ramses II, with towering statues of himself... the Philae Temples, a breathtaking complex of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman temples and monumental statues on Agilika Island... the House of the Crocodile and the Castle of the Falcon at Kom Ombo... the dazzling tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens... the vast necropolis at the Valley of Kings and the tomb of Tutankammen... and the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor. Along the way, shore excursions include jeep safaris, a visit to a Bedouin camp, dining at local restaurants, and an Arabic cooking lesson in Amman. Stay three nights at the exclusive Mena House in Giza, your base for exploring the Khufu Pyramid and the Great Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist, as well as treasures of Cairo, including the Hanging Church, the Al Rifai Mosque, the Khan El-Khalili Market, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum.

An Update from Egypt & Jordan

We've added some new photos and videos from a recent trip to Egypt and Jordan with our guests in December. You can view them here along with a message for guests considering traveling to this region from Robin Tauck, co-owner and former President and CEO of Tauck Inc.

4x4 adventure in Wadi Rum

Desert offroad adventure in jordan's wadi rum.

Jordan's Wadi Rum – popularly known as the "Valley of the Moon" – is home to some of the most stunning desert landscapes on Earth. Exploring its beautiful, lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs by four-wheel-drive vehicle is an absolutely unforgettable experience – and we invite you to do just that… and perhaps even ride a camel… on this thrilling off-road adventure!

The Valley of the Kings

Discovering egypt's valley of the kings.

Nestled in Egypt's Theban hills west of the Nile River, near today's Luxor, stands the Valley of the Kings – where, between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, complexes of tombs were cut out of the rock to house the remains of the Pharaohs and other nobles of Egypt's New Kingdom, and prepare them for the afterlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains more than 60 identified tombs and chambers. While many were once filled with treasures, most have been plundered through the ages… with the exception of that of the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered intact in the 1920s, whose artifacts and remains have been removed and preserved. Visiting any of these tombs today is an experience not to be missed.

Abu Simbel – The Temples that Moved

Discover the remarkable temples of abu simbel, one of the most recognizable sites of ancient egypt..

Originally located on the banks of the Nile River for 3,000 years, in an incredible feat of engineering, Abu Simbel was dismantled and rebuilt in the 1960's and relocated on a higher hill to make way for the Aswan High Dam. The complex contains two temples; a large one containing four colossal statues of Ramesses II and a second, smaller temple thought to be dedicated to Queen Nefertari. The entrance way of the larger temple was designed in such a way that on two days of the year, October and February 22, the sun illuminates the inner sanctuary including three statues seated on a bench, one of which is the pharaoh himself.

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All guests are required to provide their passport information to us at time of booking.

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally , you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Jordan and Egypt. You will need a visa for Jordan and Egypt (both included in tour cost). 

In addition to a valid passport, U.S., U.K. and Australian citizens are also required to have a visa to enter Jordan and Egypt. The Jordanian visa will be issued upon arrival to the airport at no cost. Please note that Tauck will cover the expense of your visa for entry to Egypt, and it will be issued on tour. Please Note: Effective October 1, 2023 Canadian citizens will need to apply for a paper VISA from the nearest Egyptian Embassy or Consulate for entry into Egypt; e-visas will no longer be issued to Canadian citizens. 

If you are citizen of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of Egypt and of Jordan to determine what travel documentation is required. 

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We strongly recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date
  • Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Email Address*
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
  • Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  90  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

  • Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
  • Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
  • Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
  • Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
  • Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
  • Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by CareFree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $769 per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

90 days or more before departure = $600 per person

89-8 days before departure = $1250 per person

7-1 days before departure = $2000 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Besides the checked luggage limitations noted above, you are allowed to bring one piece of carry-on luggage aboard your intra-tour flights, not to exceed a weight of 11 lbs (5 kg),with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 43" (110 cm) due to space restrictions in overhead storage bins aboard the charter flights, motor coaches; larger carry-ons will be stowed in the luggage compartment under the coach.

Carry-on Luggage – General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Throughout the tour, we will provide you with clean and safe drinking water.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country.  These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.

For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here  and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here . You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting.  Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren't required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.

Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site.  It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.

Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective.  Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).

Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations.

If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided. 

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Jordan and Egypt: Petra to Pyramids is an active tour. You should be in good health, able to climb into and out of a small boat and walk reasonable distances over unpaved and uneven terrain. Many of our walking excursions are in and around ancient sites and old city quarters.The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

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Jordan is approximately 90% desert, with an annual rainfall below 8 in (203 mm) and falling as low as 1-2 in (25-50 mm) in some places. Jordan is a very sunny country with average daily sunshine hours ranging from six to seven hours per day in winter and as many as twelve to thirteen hours per day in the summer. Although summer temperatures are high in the desert, the heat is usually moderated by low humidity and a stiff daytime breeze while the nights are cool and pleasant. You should expect hot and dry summers with cool evenings.

Egypt essentially has a hot desert climate. The climate is generally extremely dry all over the country except on the northern Mediterranean coast which receives rainfall in winter. In addition to rarity of rain, extreme heat during summer months is also a general climate feature of Egypt although daytime temperatures are more moderated along the northern coast. The prevailing northwesterly wind from the Mediterranean Sea continuously blows over the northern coast without the interposition of an eventual mountain range and thus, greatly moderates temperatures throughout the year. Because of the effect, average low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in wintertime to 23 °C (73.4 °F) in summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C (62.6 °F) in wintertime to 32 °C (89.6 °F) in summertime. Though temperatures are moderated along the coasts, the situation changes in the interior, which are away from the moderating northerly winds. Thus, in the central and the southern parts, daytime temperatures are hotter, especially in summers where average high temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F) like in Aswan , Luxor , Asyut or Sohag which are located in the deserts of Egypt.

To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.

What To Pack

Your journey through Israel and Jordan is casual. Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Please be aware that some of the sights we visit, require both men and women to have their knees and shoulders covered, and in some cases wear long pants. Once on tour, your tour director will advise you on appropriate attire.

For travel December through February, you will need a hat, gloves and warm clothes for our travels in Petra in Jordan. Also at this time, the temperatures in Egypt are still hot, so be sure to pack lightweight clothes for touring in the desert. For travel from March through May and August through December, you will need a jacket or fleece, a light sweater for the air conditioning on the planes and coaches. You might consider a small umbrella, not for rain, but for the sun. At the Sofitel Hotel in the 1902 restaurant, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and ladies should wear cocktail attire. The hotel does loan jackets to guests.  Sandals are acceptable for ladies to wear, however not for men.

Most importantly, bring comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in. It is important that your shoes have good ankle support, as we visit some ancient sites where paths and stairs may be uneven and unpaved.  Open-toed shoes and flip flops are not recommended for visits to Petra and most of the Egyptian sites due to the sand and the rocky walking conditions.

Jordan and Egypt are primarily Muslim countries, although the freedom of all religions is protected. Muslim women's clothing often covers their arms, legs and hair. Western women are not subject to these customs, but very revealing clothing is never appropriate and conservative dress is advisable for both men and women in the old part of Amman (downtown), and outside the cities. Shorts are rarely worn by either gender, and would be out of place in the downtown Amman area. Topless sunbathing is prohibited and one-piece swimsuits are preferred, although two-piece swimsuits are acceptable at hotel pools.

Valet laundry services are available at all the hotels.

Beyond your normal wardrobe and personal grooming items, we suggest you also bring along:

  • Comfortable walking shoes (VERY IMPORTANT)
  • Rainwear, such as a raincoat and rain hat, plus a collapsible umbrella
  • Short and long-sleeved shirts/tee shirts (for the warmer, summer months. Extra tee shirts are always a good idea). Please make sure you have your shoulders covered for monuments. Jacket for men  and cocktail dress and slacks/dress for women for evening wear
  • Long shorts and pants (many of the sights require both men and women to have-shorts that cover their knees and in some cases require you to wear long pants)
  • Sweater; lightweight for summer, and medium weight for spring/fall
  • Camera, lenses, batteries, chargers and extra memory cards
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Small flashlight
  • Insect repellent
  • Travel alarm clock (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
  • Copies of your prescriptions from your doctor. While it may be possible to refill prescriptions during your journey, the availability of refills cannot be guaranteed. What's more, refilling prescriptions in foreign countries can be difficult and time-consuming.

Please refer to the Necessary Gear website at  www.necessarygear.com  as one option available to you for renting and purchasing apparel, PPEs, and other items appropriate for your journey.

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10-Day Egypt and Jordan Tour

10-Day Tour of Egypt and Jordan

$ 2,270.00   per person

Discover and uncover the rich history and captivating landscapes of Egypt and Jordan on an encompassing 10-day journey. Traverse iconic locations like Cairo and Luxor, dive deep into Jordan’s vibrant culture in Amman, Madaba, and Mount Nebo, witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Petra, and relax by the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This carefully curated expedition, filled with cultural activities and unforgettable experiences, expertly intertwines the ancient allure of these civilizations with the diverse natural beauty they’re nestled in.

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Arrive any day in Cairo. Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be met with our company representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Optional Evening Activity: Pyramids Sound & Light show $ 70.00 per person should be reserved before travel.

  • Overnight in Cairo
  • Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
  • Accommodation: 5-star Cairo Pyramids Hotel OR Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Pyramids and Sphinx Tour

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the  Giza Plateau  to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the  Great Pyramids Cheops ,  Chefren , and  Mykerinus . You’ll also see the famous  Sphinx  and the nearby  Valley Temple .

In the afternoon, your guide will take you back to your hotel, and you’ll have some free time to explore Cairo or relax.

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, where your guide will meet you to take you on a full-day private tour. You’ll visit the  Egyptian Museum , where you can see many artifacts from ancient Egypt , and have the option to visit the museum’s mummies room (an extra ticket needs to be purchased at the door).

Then, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, before continuing on to visit the  Saladin Citadel , including the  Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque  located inside.

Next, your guide will take you to  Coptic Cairo  to visit the  Hanging Church  and  Ben Ezra Synagogue , before driving you back to your hotel.

Day 4:  Fly to Luxor from Cairo — Luxor East Bank Tour

After breakfast, you’ll check out from the hotel in the morning and then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, and then taken to your hotel to check in. You’ll proceed to visit the Royal Cemetery  for 62 Pharaohs, the  Valley of the Kings , then to mortuary  Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BC. Travel on to the  Colossi of Memnon . You’ll then transfer to your hotel in Luxor, where you’ll stay overnight. Optional at an additional cost could be a trip to a Sound & Light Show at the Karnak Temples which can be added upon request. (Flight Time Approx: Cairo to Luxor 06:00 – 07:00).

  • Overnight in Luxor
  • Accommodation: 5-star Steigenberger Luxor Hotel OR Sheraton Luxor Resort or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5:  Luxor West Bank Tour — Fly back to Cairo

After breakfast, at around 8:00 am, you will be picked up to visit the towering  Karnak Temples  and the famed  Luxor Temple . After your trip to the temples, you will be driven to the Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo, you will be met and assisted at the airport and then transferred to your hotel in Cairo. (Flight Time Approx: Luxor to Cairo 22:00 – 23:00).

Day 6: Fly from Cairo to Amman (Flight Not Included) — Free Time at Leisure

After breakfast, you will proceed to Cairo International Airport to board your international flight to Amman. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to your Amman hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free.

Note:  You will have to purchase your own international flight ticket(s); international flight ticket(s) are not included in the cost of this package tour and will not be provided by us.

  • Overnight in Amman
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 4-star Sulaf Luxury or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: Amman City Tour — Jerash — Ajloun — Amman

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the ancient city of Amman to visit Amman Citadel Top choice ruins in Amman the area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it’s surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, which was rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. There’s plenty to see, but the Citadel’s most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace. Roman Theater: This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. Head North to visit Jerash the Greco-Roman city, Jordan’s largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Proceed to visit Ajloun Castle: This historic castle was built atop Mt ‘Auf (1250m) between 1184 and 1188 by one of Saladin’s generals, ‘Izz ad-Din Usama bin Munqidh (who was also Saladin’s nephew). The castle commands views of the Jordan Valley and three wadis leading into it, making it an important strategic link in the defensive chain against the Crusaders and a counterpoint to the rusader Belvoir Fort on the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the ancient city of Amman to visit Amman Citadel Top choice ruins in Amman the area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it’s surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, which was rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. There’s plenty to see, but the Citadel’s most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace. Roman Theater: This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. Head North to visit Jerash the Greco-Roman city, Jordan’s largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples, and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Proceed to visit Ajloun Castle: This historic castle was built atop Mt ‘Auf (1250m) between 1184 and 1188 by one of Saladin’s generals, ‘Izz ad-Din Usama bin Munqidh (who was also Saladin’s nephew). The castle commands views of the Jordan Valley and three wadis leading into it, making it an important strategic link in the defensive chain against the Crusaders and a counterpoint to the rusader Belvoir Fort on the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel and the Palestinian Territories. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.

Day 8: Amman — Madaba — Mount Nebo — Petra

Breakfast at the hotel then drive to visit Madaba; The amiable market town of Madaba is best known for a collection of Byzantine-era mosaics. The most famous of these is the map on the floor of St George’s Church, but there are many others in different parts of the town, several of them even more complete and vibrantly colorful. then drive to visit Mount Nebo; where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, a land he was himself forbidden to enter. It’s believed that he died aged 120 and was later buried in the area, although the exact location of the burial site is the subject of conjecture. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Petra for check-in.

  • Overnight in Petra
  • Accommodation: 4-star Sella Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 9: Petra — Dead Sea

Breakfast at the hotel, and head to the site to visit Petra: Top choice archaeological site in Petra The spectacular sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans, who carved palaces, temples, tombs, storerooms, and stables from the soft stone cliffs. Today it is a World Heritage Site that needs little introduction; suffice to say, no visit to Jordan is complete without exploring the remarkable Ancient City. The Ancient City is approached through the 1.2km-long, high-walled Siq – a crack in the rock, torn apart by tectonic forces. Just as you start to think there’s no end to the Siq, you catch breathtaking glimpses ahead of the most impressive of Petra’s sights, the Treasury, known locally as Al Khazneh. Carved out of iron-laden sandstone to serve as a tomb, the Treasury gets its name from the misguided local belief that an Egyptian pharaoh hid his treasure in the top urn. The Greek-style pillars, alcoves, and plinths are truly masterpieces of masonry work. Head to Dead Sea: At 431m below sea level – the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea is a body of intense blue water, polished smooth like oiled skin on a windless day in winter and ruffled into whitecaps by the summer winds.

  • Overnight in Dead Sea
  • Accommodation: 4-star Ramada Resort or similar (Standard quality)

Day 10: Dead Sea — Departure Queen Alia Airport

After breakfast at the hotel. Free time to enjoy the shores of the Dead Sea and the resort facilities and the variety of Spa treatments available till you are transferred to Queen Alia Airport for departure.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo
  • 4-night accommodation at a 5-star hotel with breakfast in Cairo
  • 1-night accommodation at a 5-star hotel with breakfast in Luxor
  • 2-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Amman
  • 1-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Petra
  • 1-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Dead Sea
  • English-speaking drivers during all the trip
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
  • Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International flight tickets.
  • Entry visas to Egypt and Jordan.
  • Flight ticket from Cairo to Amman.
  • Early check-in, late check-out surcharge.
  • Escorting tour guide.
  • Tips & Personal Items.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks with meals.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
  • Please advise us on your arrival details at the time of booking.

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  • Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
  • You can book up to 7 days before (Cairo local time) if there are still places available. If less than 6 days before the start of your requested tour date, please contact us by email or phone as it would be a last-minute booking that will need to be checked for availability before your tour reservation is confirmed.

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Shoba R. – October 28, 2021

Always a great experience. Well planned and organized. I’ve done Egypt and the tour of Jordan. Both were well executed. Loved our tour guides and driver! It’s effortless to plan a trip with enchanting and they are very good about following up with you on every aspect of your trip. I recommend One nation travel. This was our best vacation with none of the stress of booking all the details ourselves.

Aurelia C. – January 15, 2022

My husband and I booked the 9 nights /10 days Egypt and Jordan tour, and what a delight it was. My first contact was with Selahattin and from my first questions about the tour, to the completion of the trip, he was always full of help and advice should we need it, and he also made the whole booking process simple and straightforward – thank you Selahattin. The hotels we stayed in were beautiful and the staff treated us kindly. I highly recommend Onenationtravel.com and cannot wait to return to these incredible two countries!

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15 Day Egypt And Jordan Tour – The Ultimate Guide

Egypt and Jordan are two countries that have fascinated me for years!

Since watching Hollywood feature films such as ‘The Mummy’ and countless documentaries on ancient Egyptian history, it’s a whole different level seeing it all in the flesh and by far exceeding all expectations.

I have put together this 15-Day Egypt and Jordan Tour Itinerary based on my trip with Travel Talk Tours , one of the most reputable tour companies in Europe and the Middle East.

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Table of Contents

Here is an overview of all the places we visited in this exact order on the 15 Day Egypt and Jordan Tour:

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15 DAY EGYPT & JORDAN TOUR

Day 1:  arrival in cairo.

I arrived at Cairo International Airport for the beginning of the 15-Day Egypt and Jordan Tour. A driver from Travel Talk was conveniently awaiting my arrival and from here we drove directly to the hotel in Cairo.

I met the other tour members and our guide for a group briefing on the tour before we all headed out for a fantastic dinner cruise on the Nile River.

DAY 2:  GIZA PLATEAU

A 7 am start to explore the first exciting locations on the Egypt Itinerary, The Great Pyramids Of Giza, Saqqara, and the Great Sphinx, all of which reside in the Giza Plateau .

THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

The 3 Pyramids of Giza Mykerinos, Cheops, and Chephren are hands down the most incredible structures I have ever seen in my life.

The million-dollar question is how were they built and a question that may never be answered.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are classed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which are now the oldest and the longest surviving archaeological sites in existence.

I was left speechless and absolutely mind-blown as I wandered around the Giza Plateau. Gazing upon the Great Pyramids with my own eyes was ten times better than I had imagined it to be.

So much history and conspiracy theories lie behind the walls of the Great Pyramids, which are said to have housed the remains of deceased Pharaohs who ruled over ancient Egypt.

Interesting fact: The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza would have taken approximately 30 years and 100 thousand men to have conveyed, carved, and carefully placed 2.3 million blocks of stone with an average weight of 2.5 tons to complete this perfect pyramid structure.

Believe it… or not?

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Saqqara is a burial ground in the Giza Plateau and it holds the oldest stone building complex known in history.

The stepped Pyramid of Djoser is the most appealing attraction at Saqqara which is also known as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base.

The Step Pyramid was exposed from under the sand in 1924 and it is under constant restoration.

My favorite spot in Saqqara was the funerary complex of Djoser because of its high walls, cubic-like structure, and vibrant orange colors throughout.

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THE GREAT SPHINX

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythical creature that has the head of a human and the body of a lion that lies in the Giza Plateau directly in front of the Great Pyramids.

The Great Sphinx is mythicized as treacherous and those who cannot answer its riddle suffer the fate of being killed and eaten by the monster.

The Great Sphinx was one of my favorite locations to shoot in the Giza Plateau as the head of the Sphinx lines up perfectly in the center of one of the Great Pyramids.

After a full day of exploring the Giza Plateau on day 2, we headed south on the bus for a 10-hour journey to Luxor, arriving at the hotel around midnight. 

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DAY 3:   LUXOR

Karnak temple.

Day 3 on the Egypt itinerary kicks off with an early start for exploring Karnak Temple in Luxor .

Karnak in Arabic means ‘fortified village’ and the complex is a mix of tall pylons, decayed temple structures, and detailed hieroglyphs.

It is said that the Karnak Temple was built by thirty Pharaohs, enabling it to reach a complex size and such diversity that is not seen anywhere else in Egypt. Karnak Temple was also the main place of worship in Theben times.

At the heart of the complex, the Temple of Amun dominates the hypostyle hall made up of enormous pylons. The enormity of these pylons is absolutely insane and it makes you question the construction and placement of them all in ancient times.

The Karnak Temple was one of my favorite locations to explore in Luxor and it is clear why it is a must-see attraction on the Egypt Tour.

After exploring the Temple of Karnak in Luxor we stopped at a local restaurant for lunch, which was delicious, before continuing on the bus to Aswan which is the next destination of the trip.

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DAY 4: ASWAN

Abu simbel temple.

A 4 am wake-up call to make the 3-hour drive south of Aswan to Abu Simbel.

The archaeological site of Abu Simbel is very famous for its two magnificent temple structures that were built by the Egyptian king, Ramses II.

One temple features statue figures of Ramses that have been carved into the limestone cliff, which was built in dedication to the sun gods, Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte.

In fact, on two days of the year, February 22nd and October 22nd, the sun penetrates the entire length of the temple and illuminates the shrine in the holy of holies.

The second temple at Abu Simbel is dedicated to Ramses Queen, Nefertari. The outside of the temple features six carved statues of the Queen and King that stand 10.5 meters tall.

When I was exploring the Abu Simbel complex I couldn’t stop imagining what it would have been like to be present during ancient Egyptian times.

The long and rich history of this country fascinates me more than any other country has before.

From Abu Simbel, the Travel Talk Tours squad and I jumped back on the bus and made the 3-hour return journey to Aswan to explore the island temple known as Philae.

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PHILAE TEMPLE

Philae Temple, also known as the Temple of Isis, is one of my favorite temples we got to visit.

Only accessible by boat, this island temple features a mix of courtyards, high walls, pylon structures, rubbled terraces, and ancient hieroglyphic carvings.

Philae Temple, built in 690 AD, is dedicated to the goddess Isis and the temple serves as an example of the cult that was built around her story which also includes Osiris and Horus.

After a long day of temple hopping, we returned to the hotel in Aswan briefly to get ready for the 2-nights and 1-day Felucca cruise on the Nile River.

A short walk across the street to the pier to board the Felucca and we were off with the wind down the Nile as the sun began to set over the horizon.

The boat operators are local Nubians that took care of us over the 2-day Felucca adventure.

They cooked up a traditional-style dinner and we enjoyed the night listening to tunes, drinking beers, and smoking the flavored tobacco sheesha!

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DAY 5: FELUCCA CRUISE

Another early rise on day 5 as the sun peeped through the curtains of the Felucca.

For those of you who don’t know what a Felucca is, it is a traditional wooden sailing boat with one sail and no motor.

They have a large open seating/sleeping area padded with cushions and blankets and a sturdy mast that holds the large canvas sail in place.

We spent the day cruising ever so slowly and peacefully down the Nile as we shared stories, played cards, took photos, and maxed relaxed.

It was a super chill day that was much needed after zipping around to all the awesome sites over the previous 4 days.

Our captain beached the boat on the edge of the Nile so we could enjoy a refreshing swim/shower in the river and sunbake on the sand.

After lunch, we sailed a little further down the Nile to another spot to park up for the night.

The Nubians sparked up a bonfire, pulled out their djembe drums, and played some traditional Egyptian music as we all danced and chanted around the campfire.

The Felucca cruise was definitely one of the biggest highlights for me on the Egypt Itinerary.

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DAY 6: LUXOR

Edfu temple.

We farewelled our captain and his Nubian team and made our way to Edfu Temple, or as our tour guide, Mustafa calls it, the Hangover Temple 😉 .

Edfu Temple is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in all of Egypt and the largest temple dedicated to the falcon god, Horus.

Inside the walls of the Edfu Temple are hieroglyphic inscriptions and scenes which contain important information on language, myth, and religion during ancient Egyptian times.

We were all given some free time in the afternoon to chill at the hotel in Luxor before visiting the Luxor Temple by night.

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LUXOR TEMPLE

Unlike most temples in Egypt, the Luxor Temple is not dedicated to a cult god but instead dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship where many Egyptian Kings were crowned.

Exploring the Luxor Temple by night was incredible. You can’t miss the hypostyle courtyard at the back with enormous pylons illuminated by light!

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DAY 7: LUXOR

A sunrise hot air balloon flight was planned on Day 7 but unfortunately, due to unsuitable weather conditions, we weren’t able to take flight.

HATSHEPSUT TEMPLE

After a buffet breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and made our way to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri.

This temple is one of the most distinctive temples in Egypt which is made from limestone, not sandstone.

It was built to commemorate the achievements of Queen Hatshepsut as well as a sanctuary of the god Amon Ra.

Hatshepsut Temple is situated at the end of a rocky valley and behind it is a mountainous backdrop known as the Peak of Thebes.

The temple is a 3-tiered structure joined by long ramps and a panoramic viewpoint of the region awaits you on the highest terrace.

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VALLEY OF THE KINGS

From here we continued our tour and drove for a further 15 minutes to the world-famous Valley Of The Kings and the City Of The Dead.

It is here where the royal tombs of all the kings and high officials were found cut into the rock valley.

These once-hidden tombs are richly decorated from top to bottom with colorful hieroglyphs, painting a story of ancient Egyptian times.

It was so surreal walking through the Valley of the Kings, hopping between the royal tombs and it is an experience that I will never forget!

After a couple of hours of exploring the Valley of the Kings, we stopped at a local restaurant for a BBQ lunch before making the 10-hour bus journey back to Cairo.

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DAY 8: CAIRO CITY

The tour continues with a jam-packed day of sightseeing in Cairo City.

Firstly, we visited the Egyptian Museum which is one of the most important museums on the planet, holding more than 150,000 relics of Egypt, followed by the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Muhammed Ali, the Hanging Church, and the world-famous Kahn El Khalili Bazaar.

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DAY 9 & 10: DAHAB

A 4:00 am start for a 10-hour bus ride to Dahab. We finally arrived and checked in to the Dahab Paradise Hotel, located a stone’s throw away from the Red Sea.

That afternoon we went on a 2-hour ATV adventure on the outskirts of Dahab. It was such a buzz convoying through the desert-like landscape, leaving a cloud of dust behind us.

We stopped at a desert camp surrounded by rocky mountains and hiked for 10 minutes to a small peak to watch the sunset.

I was blown away at the sight of this crazy and unique landscape, boasting enormous cliffs right on the edge of the Red Sea.

After an epic afternoon on the ATVs, we headed back to Dahab Paradise Hotel for dinner and drinks around the campfire.

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On our second day in Dahab, we geared up to go snorkeling at the famous Blue Hole snorkeling/diving site, just a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

The water clarity at this specific location in the Red Sea is the clearest water that I have ever seen in my life!

Besides the insane clarity, there is a coral rock wall drop-off as soon as you step into the ocean, which is home to an abundance of brightly colored fish and other fascinating sea creatures.

I could have easily spent hours hanging out underwater here at the Blue Hole but it was time to head back to the hotel for lunch.

For scuba diving enthusiasts, beginner to advanced, there is the option to spend the afternoon diving in the Red Sea.

I personally didn’t go diving as I have had an ear injury in the past which prevents me from diving, but the others said it was the best diving experience they have ever had!

That evening, we drove 30 minutes into the desert to have a traditional Bedouin dinner by a blazing campfire.

The moon was full and the stars blanketed the sky as we chowed down on a delicious feast followed by a drumming performance and some party games.

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DAY 11: WADI RUM

It was time to say goodbye to our Egypt guide, Mustafa and we headed to Nuweibaa Port to take the ferry across to Aqaba Port and see the best things to do in Jordan !

The ferry transit took quite a while and we didn’t arrive in Jordan until 5 pm. Unfortunately, my drone camera was picked up by customs security at Aqaba Port and confiscated after I was interrogated for 3 hours. So if you have a drone camera I would leave it at home for this trip.

We met with our Jordan travel guide, Faisal, who was waiting for us at the port and we hopped on the bus for a 1-hour drive to Wadi Rum for the night.

We arrived quite late at the desert camp, so it was a quick dinner and then straight to bed.

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DAY 12: WADI RUM & PETRA

After a cozy night in the desert camp tents, we were up at the crack of dawn for a sunrise jeep adventure through the Wadi Rum desert, which was one of the best things we did on the tour.

I have three words to describe Wadi Rum – Vast, Echoing, and Mars-like.

We spent two hours cruising around this other-worldly landscape, stopping at several spots to explore and take photos.

I was in complete awe the entire time, gazing up at the monolithic rocks that surrounded us.

I wish we had more time here in Wadi Rum but we had to head back to the desert camp for a big breakfast before making the 2-hour bus journey to Petra.

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We arrived in Petra around midday, dropped our bags at the hotel and we headed straight to visit the City Of Mysteries!

I had been dying to see this place for years and today was a dream come true!

Anything you have ever read or seen in movies about Petra doesn’t compare to seeing it in real life! This unique city is the biggest draw for tourists visiting Jordan and it is easy to see why.

Petra is one of the 7 World Wonders and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

We spent the entire afternoon and evening getting lost inside the City Of Mysteries and admiring all the epic rock-carved temples, especially The Treasury!

It is hard to believe that these temples were carved from the top down over 2000 years ago… Sounds very mysterious to me!

The Lost City Of Petra by night is one of the best experiences I have ever had.

A candlelit path leads all the way down to The Treasury for a 2-hour light show and music performance from the local Jordanians!

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DAY 13 & 14: AMMAN

It was sad to leave Petra but it was time to make our way to Amman for the last leg of our 15 Day Egypt and Jordan Tour.

On the way to Amman, we made a quick stop at the Kerak Castle, an old crusader castle built in the 12th century. We then continued to Amman, arriving at the hotel around 5 pm.

On our second day in Amman, we spent the morning checking out the downtown market and the citadel before making our way to the Dead Sea, which is a one-hour drive from the city.

The Dead Sea was really something else! It happens to be the lowest point on earth at 400m below sea level.

The high salinity levels in the Dead Sea make it very easy to float and in fact, it is nearly impossible to sink.

There is no life in the Dead Sea and it is one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.

We spent a few hours bobbing around on the hypersaline beach, enjoying our last day on tour!

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DAY 15: DEPARTURE FROM AMMAN

Unfortunately, it was time to say our goodbye’s to the Travel Talk Tours squad and continue our travels to the next destination!

This was the first-ever organized group tour I have ever been on and it highly exceeded expectations.

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12 thoughts on “15 Day Egypt And Jordan Tour – The Ultimate Guide”

Wow great pictures! How did u get it like there’s no other people on the shot? Do you avoid crowds and go to tge sites earlier? Is this part of the itinerary?

I am also planning to go next year and will go with this tour also. This post helped me greatly. Thanks!

Much appreciated! It was quite busy at most places and had to time the shots well to get no people in them. But yes the tour does consider this and we went to a lot of the spots quite early in the morning! You will love this tour! 🙂

oh well, your trip inspired us to make it as our honeymoon destination this November! loooove all the photos cheers from Indonesia 🙂

Thats awesome! You are going to love it and enjoy your honeymoon!

Hey Jonny! Great read!! My friends and I are planning on this exact tour in October. Aside from the actual cost of the tour, do you know about how much money you spent on the rest of your time here? Like for meals and entrance tickets to the sights? I didn’t realize until today that the entrance tickets weren’t included in the price of the tour so I’m just trying to get a gauge on how much we need to budget. Thanks so much. Feel free to email me separately in case you don’t want to put it out publicly.

Hi Sadie, glad you enjoyed the article! I can’t remember exactly but off the top of my head, I would say between AUD $300-$500 on top of the tour price for extras not included. Hope this helps and enjoy your trip 🙂

your trip and your photo is amazing ,less with powerful short ,there are a lot of things to discover

do you mind if I will use some part of your trip for myself? I also need the contact of your guide for both

Glad you love the photos and blog! Yes all information is in the article including the tour company I went with. Just click on the links to check them out!

I loved reading your post. Your pictures are amazing and gives me a sense of being there. Egypt is high on my bucket list and I hope to visit in the near future. Keep up the great writing!

Hey Karen, stoked you loved the read! You must visit for sure, it was absolutely incredible! Enjoy.

Great read Jonny. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Makes me want to visit sooner than later.

Hey Amanda, glad you love the article! Have a great time in Egypt and Jordan when you get the chance to visit!

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Get ready for a wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, offering the perfect combination of guided excursions with free time to explore at your own pace. Our expert local leaders will share with you the archaeological and historical secrets of the ancient sites of Petra, Luxor, and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Whether it’s haggling in Cairo’s bustling bazaars or snapping a desert sunset, Egypt and Jordan will be etched into your memory like a hieroglyph.

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-Please note that during Ramadan, the museum, and Egyptian pyramids will close at 3PM this year, and so we will follow the below order, and schedule on Day 2.

Visit the Pyramids from 9 - 11 Visit the museum from 11:30 - 14:30 Lunch from 15:00 - 16:00 before heading to the train station

Day 1 Cairo

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Day 2 cairo/aswān.

Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.

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Day 3 aswān.

Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Day 4 Aswān

Spend the day exploring Aswan.

Day 5 Aswān/Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.

Day 6 Luxor

After breakfast the group will set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit an Alabaster Factory en route back to Luxor. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure.

Day 7 Luxor

After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. From here, enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. Later, take advantage of free time in Luxor to explore the bustling local bazaar at your leisure.

Day 8 Luxor/Amman

Take a flight from Luxor to Cairo, then transfer to a connecting flight to Amman, Jordan. Free time to explore Amman on arrival.

Day 9 Amman/Jerash/Dead Sea/Amman

Guided visit to the ancient Roman town of Jerash followed by a visit to the Dead Sea.

Day 10 Amman/Karak/Petra

Start the day with a guided visit to the intricate Madaba mosaics, enjoying the panoramic views from Mt Nebo and a visit to the crusader castle at Karak. Continue to Wadi Musa for the evening.

Day 11 Petra

Start early to visit iconic Petra. Enjoy a guided walking tour with your CEO, then opt to hike up to the top of the treasury or explore on your own. This evening, opt to visit a Turkish bath or visit Petra by night.

Day 12 Petra/Wadi Rum

Opt to visit Little Petra in the morning before continuing to Wadi Rum. Head out for a 4x4 excursion during the day before a traditional dinner and overnight at a Bedouin desert camp.

Day 13 Wadi Rum/Aqaba

Journey to the Red Sea, where you can explore your surroundings or relax on the beach.

Day 14 Aqaba/Amman

Journey back to Amman. En route stop at a G Adventures- supported community cafe for lunch.

Day 15 Amman

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  • Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
  • Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
  • Your Discover Moment: Aswān
  • Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
  • Your Local Living Moment: Bedouin Camp Overnight, Wadi Rum
  • Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum guided tour
  • Felucca sailing excursion
  • Karnak and Kom Ombo temples guided tour
  • Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided tour
  • Colossi of Memnon visit
  • Wadi Rum jeep excursion
  • Petra guided tour
  • Karak castles and Madaba mosaics visit
  • Dead Sea visit
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Hotels (12 nts), sleeper trains (1 nt), desert camping (1 nt).

14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners Allow USD320-420 for meals not included.

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  • Tick off your bucket list with a visit to the Pyramids
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  • Introduction
  • Day 1 Airport pick up to hotel in Cairo
  • Day 2 Cairo, Giza
  • Day 3 Aswan
  • Day 4 Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo
  • Day 5 Nile Cruise to Luxor
  • Day 6 Luxor to Hurghada, Red Sea
  • Day 7 Hurghada, Red Sea
  • Day 8 Hurghada, Red Sea
  • Day 9 Cairo city tour
  • Day 10 Cairo
  • Day 11 Cairo- Amman
  • Day 12 Amman - Jerash – Petra
  • Day 13 Petra - Wadi Rum
  • Day 14 Wadi Rum -Madaba – Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea – Amman
  • Day 15 Amman airport transfer

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Places visited, suggested duration, customizable itinerary, cairo – glamorous views over the river nile.

After landing at Cairo International, you will be greeted by a representative and assisted through customs and immigration before being transferred to your private vehicle for your journey into the city. After your flight to Cairo, you will have a peaceful space where you can fully relax and recuperate from your journey in the luxuries of the famous Marriott Mena House, which has enchanted guests since opening in the late 1800's. The five-star pioneer combines serene vistas with modern opulence in a sensational setting.

The gorgeous hotel offers a selection of rooms with views to Egypt’s captivating pyramids symbolizing more than 7,000 years of civilization blending effortlessly with the welcoming, modern comforts for which the Marriott Mena House Hotel is famous. Celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Cecil B. DeMille, Charlton Heston, and Winston Churchill have enjoyed the beauty of the Marriott Mena House Hotel. You will indulge in the unique location with 40 acres of manicured gardens during your introduction to Egypt as the Nile glistens softly below the city when the evening lights replace the view of the sunset.

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River Nile Cruise – The Extravagant Wonder of Karnak and Luxor Temples

Wake the next morning to be privately transferred to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Luxor and travel straight to Luxor Temple. Luxor baffles even the most worldly of travelers as seeing such ancient heritage stand in such a pristine state of conservation is hard to comprehend. Your mind will circle with questions on how these tombs and temples were built on such an immense scale? Palatial columns rise skyward and dwarf all of those who wander across the imposing temple floors. Sculpted figures guard entrances ten meters high, their eyes cast with indecipherable emotion. Footsteps will echo and bounce across the walls before evaporating into the desert sky.

Your first glimpse will be forever memorable as the scale of the temple is experienced in all of its primitive glory. As you admire the hieroglyphs and soak up the murals, you will realize that this is just the start of your journey through Egypt’s dynasties. Like each day on this itinerary, every tour is private, and your Egyptologist guide will tailor the speed and information to your interests. There is almost too much to see around Luxor, and it will be easy to be overwhelmed by temple after temple, tomb after tomb. Your guide will individualize your discovery and focus your time on the most exquisite and interesting.

You will continue down the old Avenue of Sphinxes to the temple complex of Karnak, and then the scale will multiply. The largest of all of Egypt’s temples, the scale can only be comprehended when you stand in the main temple courtyard. You can take your time and allow the silence to take over as impressions of stone imprint themselves. Your guide will unravel the details and over the course of the day, will answer those questions you had when you landed in Luxor earlier in the day. There will be time to visit the Luxor Museum should you wish, as you travel the banks of the River Nile.

River Nile Cruise – Exploring the Valley of the Kings

On Luxor’s opposite bank lie the tombs of the pharaohs, the grand structures built to protect them in a future life. The rulers of Ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty were mummified and left in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, where exquisite details adorn the walls and stories are told in strange images. You will visit four of the tombs, and your guide will explain the potential options. King Tutankhamen’s is usually seen as unmissable, predominantly for its fame. King Ramesses VI’s should also be seen for its beauty and size.

Down in the musty tombs, you can inspect the walls of detail as your guide will point out what has been left behind after over 3,000 years. An ethereal atmosphere hangs in the air and will remind you that these were places of rest. There will be a beautiful moment as you ascend the steps and return to the tomb entrance and admire the endless vista over the desert. After a stop for lunch, you will be guided through the Valley of the Queens and take time in the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Of all Egypt’s ancient monuments, perhaps none capture the era’s stylistic innovation as well as this one. Enjoy your time cruising away from Luxor in the evening.

River Nile Cruise – Cruising Past the Dazzling Temples

Elegant and exceptionally appointed, the cruise ship is one of the Nile’s premier vessels. Opulent views come from your deluxe cabin, in the restaurants, and along the sun decks revealing the tranquility of the Nile and the Sahara beyond. Your boat is spacious and carefully designed to maximize the panoramas while always providing shade. Pass the forgotten villages, the green oases that cling to the sand and the remarkable temples that rise graciously from the desert. Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples have inspiring stories that are written in the symbols and sculptures that encircle them. Your private guide will narrate the tales of the crocodile god and belligerent hippos. These stops will provide the interlude to a very relaxed day of cruising that will immerse you in the gentle rhythm of the desert.

River Nile Cruise – Aswan’s Remarkable Highlights

The sunrise over the River Nile is a striking sight as bands of color linger on the horizon with golden tones shimmering off of the water. As with each morning on the cruise ship, your sumptuous breakfast will be spent with beautiful views as you cruise into Aswan to spend the day exploring a remarkable collection of highlights. Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, the staggering granite slab of the Unfinished Obelisk will pass your view as you begin to appreciate how each of Egypt’s sights has its own ambiance and style.

After a relaxed lunch, you will spend your afternoon on a traditional felucca sailboat as wind power will take you between the exotic green islands and flourishing oases. The boat is a vessel of yesteryear, a serene immersion in the distinctive mood of Aswan as it harmoniously blends Saharan desert styles with Arabic innovation and the charms of tradition. Aswan is Egypt’s most memorable town as the markets are alive with color while locals spend entire afternoons on cafe terraces, and there is a real sense of a world frozen in time. Included in the felucca cruise is a stop at a tiny Nubian village, where you can transfer to a camel and ride into the desert at sunset before settling into your relaxing accommodation combining history with exceptional attention to luxurious detail.

Cairo – Day Trip to Abu Simbel by Air

Abu Simbel is worth the journey. Rescued from the flooding of the Aswan Dam and expertly reconstructed, the Abu Simbel temples are very different to everything you will have previously seen in Luxor. It will be the details that mesmerize; the glance in the eye of sculptures that guard the entrance, the gold leaf shimmering, intricate hieroglyphs found along a hallway of seemingly endless statues. After a relaxed morning, you will fly over the desert to Abu Simbel for a private tour of these astonishing monuments. After that, continue to Cairo and return for the night to the Marriott Mena House Hotel, a place of phenomenal old-world grandeur. Ascend to the roof for an exceptional view of the Pyramids of Giza above the iconic palm trees in the foreground.

Cairo – The Epic Pyramids

For many visitors, the Pyramids of Giza are Ancient Egypt, the single icon that represents the innovation and expression of the world’s first great civilization. Your private guide will take you into the World Heritage Site at sunrise, before the crowds descend, to give you plenty of time to soak up their scale and listen to the enveloping silence. Explore the interior of one of the temples, visit the famous viewpoints, gaze up at the protective Sphinx of Giza, and understand why photos simply do not do justice to these monuments. By mid to late morning, you will be back at Mena House Hotel for a hearty brunch and some relaxed hours spent on the roof. Your private afternoon tour will reveal the oldest of the pyramids, the crumbling and weathered stepped pyramids of Saqqara. While not as visually impressive, these pyramids are a great insight into the construction and design of the icons.

Cairo – Hidden Charms in the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo

Wander through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and an endearing chaos will greet you at every angle. Golden fragments are hidden amongst the dust with seemingly priceless artifacts lumped in piles.  It will feel as though you are opening an ancient treasure chest to search through endless gems to find one that ultimately stands out. It can be very confusing, and it could take months to see it all, but with your private guide, you can sidestep straight to the most evocative treasures, including the sparkling wonders excavated from King Tutankhamen’s Tomb. The museum first opened in 1902 and houses approximately 120,000 artifacts.  After lunch, you can spend the afternoon wandering through the cobbled streets of Coptic Cairo, where churches date to the 5th century AD. The vibrant markets are ideal places to purchase souvenirs while aromas of anise, coriander, and black pepper drift through the narrow lanes.

Petra – Sunset Over the Ancient Sandstone City Then Petra by Candlelight

Fly from Cairo to Amman where you will notice the change in atmosphere as the bustle of one capital fades to the tranquility of another. You will be greeted at the airport, and it will be a three-hour drive out to Petra, with a couple of potential stops on route dependent on your mood. Relax at the five-star Movenpick Petra and let the heat of the afternoon slip away before you enter the mesmeric sandstone city. The hotel combines the beauty and flair of natural stone, intricate handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics for a collection of sensational textures accentuating the ambiance around one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Arabic-style courtyard provides a soothing window into the past and a selection of the luxurious rooms offer enchanting views over the Great Rift Valley. The comforts of the modern rooms contrast the antique ambiance of the ancient city located across the street from the hotel.

Late afternoon will cast a seductive glow onto the rock as swirls of rustic red and radiant orange bounce back off of the canyon walls. Tomorrow you will explore the different buildings to admire their contrasts, but today’s sunset will be about admiring the city from a raised vantage point and watching the subtle changes as dusk takes hold. Your private guide will lead you towards the famous entrance of Petra for the evening tour. You will descend slowly as the canyon narrows, and you approach Petra’s ancient, hidden entrance.

Take a few more steps, and a whole world will open as buildings are carved into red cliffs and sculptures dominate the sandstone. With candlelight as your guide, you will make out the city avenues as they wind around the cliffs and lead to majestic layers of rock. Silence reigns, and you will hear every footstep. Hold your light out and reveal a new set of detail, which then disappears as you walk on. Exploring Petra at candlelight has an almost transcendent element, one that slowly evokes the atmosphere of this city’s distant origins.

Dead Sea – Exploring the Exceptional Details of Petra

Petra looks different in the morning light as it is both inviting and inquisitive to showcase a scale that was impossible to grasp yesterday evening. This sandstone city is not merely a cluster of photogenic buildings, but a sprawling expanse of caves, tombs, Roman pillars, polished granite and sculpted icons. After breakfast, your private guide will explain the potential route options. You can only get around the city by foot, or by donkey. The area close to Petra’s narrow canyon entrance has the most famous sights but starting from the opposite side will reveal the city’s most impressive temple. The walk could be less than an hour, uncovering a few exceptional icons or you could also spend a whole day and only see half the city, such is its enormity and vivid detail. Take as long as you like because, like all good cities, the real beauty comes when you head off the beaten track. From Petra, you will be transferred to the Dead Sea, a two-hour journey that will culminate in the peaceful views overlooking the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea – Free Day on the Water

This will be a day at your leisure, and you can begin your day gazing over the water from your hotel balcony. Your hotel embodies tranquility with spacious interiors opening out onto the sea breeze for your own secluded piece of the coastline. The Dead Sea is Jordan’s premier coastal escape, even though the salty water is now hemmed in by landmasses. Relax by the shaded pool as drinks are served or take a swim in the Dead Sea to experience the buoyancy of the salt. You will feel something comforting and recognizable about the Dead Sea, yet there is also something endearingly different and exotic.

Amman – Final Historical Highlights and Departure

The journey back to Amman can take two hours with a scenic ride on route to dropping you at the airport for your international departure. But for an evening departure, this final transfer can include many intriguing stops. Spend time at the Roman ruins of Jerash for insight into the blend of Greco-Roman architecture and Arab traditions dating back to the 1st century BC or explore the epic 12th century crusader castle of Kerak, the largest crusader castle in Jordan, before reaching Queen Alia International Airport.

Trip Highlights

  • Settle into the lavish comforts of five-star hotels like the Marriott Mena House Hotel, an iconic landmark in Cairo that is a favorite among VIPs, and Movenpick Petra where modern luxuries meet the grandeur of ancient civilizations
  • Feel the glory of ancient empires while discovering the striking wonders of Egypt and Jordan
  • Explore all of the mesmerizing historical sights on private tours with skilled Egyptologist guides to provide a narrative to accompany the lost-world atmosphere
  • Cruise down the River Nile in style and grace with a relaxed view of the wonders of the riverbanks
  • Uncover the famous sights in Cairo, including the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum
  • Fly across the desert sands to Abu Simbel to see an astonishing temple that overflows with majestic sculptures
  • Journey into Petra at sunrise then explore the sandstone with candlelight and savor the expressive atmosphere of the ghost city
  • Relax on the Dead Sea and recollect the highlights of the journey during your final two nights in Jordan

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Egypt and Jordan abound with history. Pyramids proudly dominate the desert while temples celebrate the glory of ancient dynasties, forgotten cities are sculpted from sandstone, and traditional villages and untouched tombs are juxtaposed along the banks of the River Nile. Few other regions can rival their sense of old glory with their expressions of fantastic worlds that existed long before the notions of Western civilization. Your handcrafted tour will bring the old-world glory of Egypt and Jordan and wrap it all in a thick layer of modern luxury with carefully selected hotels and guides to provide a contemporary glamour to complement the history. The Great Sphinx of Giza, King Tutankhamen’s Tomb, Petra, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and others will showcase both astonishing scale and a sublime level of intricacy and intimacy. Travelers will also have the opportunity to partake in Egypt's modern history when staying at the the Marriott Mena House. Since its inception in the late 1800's, the Marriott Mena House has a rich history and has been the favorite among many celebrities, foreign dignitaries, and Zicasso travelers. Most of the rooms at the Mena House offer a direct view of the Great Pyramid.

Begin your trip with a lavish night spent overlooking the River Nile in Cairo, and then settle into the charm of the region’s finest cruise ship, the intimate five-star Movenpick Royal Lily. This vessel will be your base for four days with a large balcony that gazes out onto desert sunsets and riverside scenes. Private Egyptologist guides will lead you into the annals of history, starting in Luxor and Karnak, and then into the Valley of the Kings. Descend into the famous tombs and admire their untrammeled opulence, and then gaze skywards as footsteps echo across temple floors as you explore all of the wonders that make Luxor the great open-air museum that it is.

You will soon be cruising to Aswan with a stop at two remarkable temples before docking. A new set of highlights will emerge here, some of which are romantically discovered on a private felucca sailboat excursion. The end of the week will be very relaxed with your short return flights to Abu Simbel bringing a dramatic insight into one of the world’s most expressive historical sights. Landing back in Aswan, you will have the afternoon to relax in the palm-dappled oasis at the Old Cataract Aswan, a glamorous hotel that inspired Agatha Christie and epitomizes the quality of the accommodation provided throughout the tour.

Cairo has many highlights but the chaos of the city can be overwhelming, so the Kempinski Nile Hotel will provide you an oasis of calm to escape the noise and the crowds. From there, you will take private tours to the unforgettable sights like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Your next two days will be spent in Petra, with two unique tours that will unravel the elegance of this lost sandstone city. To complete your journey will be two nights at the Dead Sea, where the tranquility of nature will take center stage with views that are postcard-perfect. Our Egypt travel specialists use their expertise to ensure your memories of Egypt are as amazing as the history and scenery.

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10-Day Egypt and Jordan Luxury Tours

Luxury Egypt and Jordan Tours

Head to Jordan and visit some of the country’s most famous ancient marvels, including the ancient Roman city of Jerash where gladiators once fought and then enjoy a visit to the Rose City of Petra before finally boarding your flight back home. With thousands of Egypt tour packages already sold, you can be sure your trip with us will be absolutely flawless.

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Day 1: Arrive in Egypt

Land in Egypt and be met at Cairo international Airport by one of our tour consultants and a driver. Allow them to assist you with your luggage, then sit back and relax in air-conditioned comfort while they drive you to your luxury hotel in the city where you will be staying for the night.

Once at the hotel, you’ll be assisted with check-in and then your tour manager will discuss your Luxury Egypt and Jordan tour package with you. They will also let you know what time they will be fetching you in the morning for your private tour of Cairo. After that, spend the rest of the day doing whatever you want.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids/Egyptian Museum

After breakfast in your hotel, your guide and driver will arrive and then you will head out for a visit to the Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx are also on the itinerary for the day. This part of your tour will last until lunch time, and at this point you will be taken for lunch at a good nearby restaurant

After lunch you will then make your way to the famous Egyptian Museum, where you can view pharaonic artifacts going back more than 5,000 years, as well as the treasures of Tutankhamen that were recovered from his still-intact tomb at the turn of the 20th century.

From here you will enjoy an unforgettable visit to Islamic Cairo where you will enjoy a wonderful experience at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Shop until you drop, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Finally, after a long and fascinating day, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel where you will once again be spending the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Transfer to Aswan with Monuments Tour

On day 3 of our Luxury Egypt and Jordan tours begin with a good hotel breakfast, and then you will have to check out because your tour manager will be collecting you and taking you to the airport so that you can board your flight to Aswan.

As is always the case when you travel with us, we will have one of our tour managers there to meet you, and to escort you to the place where you will be boarding your Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Our 10 Day Luxury Egypt and Jordan Tours are all about making sure you have an unforgettable experience, and this is something you will notice the instant you board your cruise liner.

Enjoy a fantastic lunch shortly after boarding, and then your guide will be taking you to visit the High Dam of Aswan, the massive Unfinished Obelisk, and the Ancient Temple of Philae which was relocated in its entirety to save it from disappearing under the water of Lake Nasser. After your tour, you will be taken back to the ship in time for dinner, and tonight you will be sleeping on the boat at Aswan.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu, then Overnight at Esna

Today your cruise liner will depart from Aswan relatively early, and you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast while the boat sails towards Kom Ombo. After breakfast you will have some free time for relaxing on board this classic boat, and then once you arrive at Kom Ombo, you will disembark with group and your guide, and you will be taken to visit the famous Kom Ombo Temple.

Kom Ombo Temple is a symmetrical temple that was built to appease two different gods: Sobek the crocodile god and controller of the waters, and Haroeris the falcon-headed god. This complex could be described as being two temples in one, in that there is two of everything, including identical entrances, halls, and sanctuaries. This was done so that each of the two gods had their own temple, and both needed to be identical so that neither of the gods would feel offended.

After what will surely be an unforgettable visit to this temple, you will return to your boat, and you will be served a delicious lunch while it sails to Edfu. When you reach Edfu, the boat will tie up, and you will disembark for another excellent tour, this time to Edfu Temple.

Edfu Temple is one of the largest temples of the ancient world ever discovered in Egypt. It is also the most well-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, and this is due to the fact that it was buried beneath the sand for around 2,000 years. It really is a stunning site, and no Nile cruise would be complete without a visit to this site.

Once you have seen everything there is to see at the temple, you will return to your cruise liner, and you will sail to Esna where you will be spending the night on the ship.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 5: Leisure Cruise with Luxor West Bank and East Bank Tours

The 5th day of our Egypt and Jordan luxury tours package once again begins with a good wholesome breakfast and then you will be visiting Luxor’s West Bank to see 3 astonishing sites.

Your tour today will begin with a visit to a vast ancient necropolis called Valley of the Kings.

A huge number of tombs were constructed here over a period of 500 years, from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Archeologists have discovered more than 60 tombs in this area, all of which belonged to pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. The tombs range from basic pit-like structures, to complex tombs containing as many as 120 chambers.

Some of the most famous tombs in the area include the tombs of Ramesses II; Ramesses III; his father Setnakhte, and the boy king, Tutankhamen.

Your next stop after this ancient burial ground will be at the remarkable mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the 5th pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty. Dedicated to Amun, the sun god, the temple is considered to be one of Egypt’s most prized ancient monuments, and it is fair to say that no trip through Ancient Egypt would be complete without visiting this incredible site. Return to the ship and enjoy another excellent lunch, but don’t relax too much because there is more sightseeing to be done.

Enjoy the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch. After lunch you will once again disembark with your goup and your guide, this time to see Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. You and your group will then return to the boat in time for dinner, and tonight you will sleep on board the vessel at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Return to Cairo and Relax

Today is essentially a free day for relaxing and unwinding. We will meet you when you disembark from your cruise and we will take you to the airport where you will be boarding your flight to Cairo. After we meet you at the airport in Cairo and have you checked in at your luxury hotel, feel free to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Fly to Jordan and Relax

Our luxury Egypt and Jordan tours package is not only about sightseeing, so once you land at Amman in Jordan, we will be there to meet you and to take you to your luxury hotel, and then the rest of this day is all yours.

Day 8: Ancient Roman City Tour and Dead Sea Experience

The 8th day of our Luxury Egypt and Jordan Tours once again begins with a hearty breakfast being served at your hotel, and at the agreed time, you will again be picked up by your private English speaking driver who will then take you to see Jerash, the incredibly impressive ruins of an ancient Roman provincial city which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Once you reach the site, you will meet up with a specialist local tour guide for a comprehensive private tour of the site.

After visiting this ancient Roman city, you will then travel to the Dead Sea, which is famous for its incredibly high salt content, and also for it being the lowest dry area on earth. While at the Dead Sea, you will have some time to enjoy the benefits of its mineral-rich mud, and you will have the opportunity to float on top of the water. Don’t be surprised if you see people casually reading books while floating on their backs. No trip to Jordan in complete without experiencing how it feels to float on the Dead Sea.

When evening time approaches, you will then travel back to your hotel in Amman, a journey which takes approximately 2.5 hours. On arrival at your hotel, you can either head out or explore the area on your own, or you can simply relax and unwind at the hotel.

Day 9: Lost City Tour at Petra

Wake up to another superb hotel breakfast, and then get ready for a day you are never likely to forget; a day that will see you visiting the biggest, and without question, the most famous attraction in Jordan: the Rose Red City of Petra. At the agreed time, you will again be picked up from your hotel, and then you will travel to Petra which is about a 2.5 hour drive.

Petra, also often referred to as the Rose Red City or the Lost City of Petra, was established by the Arab Nabateans, a nomadic tribe, sometime during the 6th century BC. The Nabateans carved their new city into the rock sides of a gorge in the Jordan Desert, and it was from here that they were able to establish a powerful commercial empire which would eventually reach all the way to Syria.

On arrival at Petra you will meet up with an English speaking specialist guide and your private tour will begin with a walk that leads you to the canyon, which is officially called the Siq. Once inside the canyon you pass between towering rock formations, some reaching more than 80 meters above you. Next, you will move on to see the most striking monument at the site, the Treasury. After some time at the Treasury, you will move on to see the Street of Facades; the Royal Tombs, and finally Pharaoh’s Castle.

With your amazing tour of Petra now complete your guide will take you back to where your driver is waiting, and then you can sit back and relax while you travel back to your luxury hotel in Amman for the last night of your unforgettable Egypt and Jordan luxury tours package.

Day 10: Final Departure

Our luxury Egypt and Jordan tours end in Amman so once you’ve enjoyed breakfast at your hotel, one of our consultants will meet you and escort you to Amman International Airport so you can board your departing flight back home. It will be a sad moment but you will be leaving with priceless memories. Once you have checked-in, our staff will bid you farewell, and wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home.

Inclusions – What is included in our Luxury Egypt and Jordan Tours:

  • Meet and greet service at airports, stations, ports and etc
  • Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights (includes daily breakfast)
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-Star luxury Nile River cruise liner with full board
  • Accommodation in Jordan for 3 nights (includes daily breakfasts)
  • Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Jordan
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • All meals as specified In the itinerary of our Egypt and Jordan luxury tour package
  • Bottled water during tours
  • Entrance fees and English speaking tour guides during your tours
  • Portage when needed
  • All taxes and service charges

Exclusions – What is not included in our luxury tours:

  • International airfare
  • Entry visas for Egypt and/or Jordan
  • Any optional tours not mentioned in the our luxury Egypt and Jordan tour itinerary
  • Drinks and any personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Travel Accommodation (Gold Plan)

  • Corp Amman Hotel (4-Star)
  • Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (5-Star)
  • Le Passage Hotel and Casino (5-Star)
  • Salacia Nile Cruise (5-Star)

Travel Accommodation (Diamond Plan)

  • Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo (5-Star)
  • Grand Hayatt Hotel, Amman (5-Star)
  • MS Salacia  Nile River Cruise in Upper Suite (5-Star)

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Muslim-Friendly Cities: Top Ramadan Travel Destinations

A s the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world begin planning their spiritual journey and seeking destinations where they can observe their religious practices while exploring new cultures and experiences. From bustling cities to serene landscapes, there are numerous Muslim-friendly destinations that offer unique opportunities for travelers during Ramadan. In this guide, we'll explore some of the top destinations for Ramadan travel, highlighting Muslim-friendly cities and attractions that cater to the needs of fasting travelers.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is a top destination for Ramadan travelers. The city boasts a multitude of mosques where travelers can participate in Taraweeh prayers and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan. The historic Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, and the majestic Hagia Sophia are must-visit landmarks during Ramadan. Additionally, Istanbul offers an array of halal restaurants and traditional iftar experiences, allowing travelers to indulge in Turkish cuisine while breaking their fast.

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is a bustling metropolis steeped in history and culture, making it an ideal destination for Ramadan travelers. The city's iconic landmarks, such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, offer insights into Egypt's ancient civilization and provide a spiritual backdrop for fasting travelers. During Ramadan, Cairo's mosques, including the historic Al-Azhar Mosque and the Sultan Hassan Mosque, host special prayers and events, inviting visitors to participate in the city's rich Islamic heritage. Travelers can explore the vibrant markets of Khan El Khalili, sampling traditional Egyptian cuisine and shopping for Ramadan decorations and gifts. Cairo's lively streets come alive at night during Ramadan, with colorful lights and festive decorations creating a festive atmosphere for iftar and suhoor.

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Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech, with its ancient medina and vibrant souks, provides a unique setting for Ramadan travelers seeking spiritual reflection and cultural immersion. The city's historic Koutoubia Mosque, with its iconic minaret, serves as a focal point for Ramadan prayers and gatherings. Travelers can explore the bustling Djemaa el-Fna square, where street performers and vendors create a lively atmosphere during the evening hours. Marrakech's traditional riads offer tranquil retreats for fasting travelers, with courtyards adorned with mosaic tiles and lush gardens. Visitors can indulge in Moroccan cuisine at local eateries and experience the tradition of breaking the fast with dates and harira soup.

Dubai is renowned for its luxury and modernity, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a blend of spirituality and indulgence during Ramadan. The city's iconic landmarks, such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, provide breathtaking views and endless entertainment options for visitors. Muslim travelers can explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in nearby Abu Dhabi, one of the largest mosques in the world, and participate in communal iftars at various venues across the city. Dubai's diverse culinary scene offers a wide range of halal dining options, ensuring that fasting travelers can enjoy delicious meals throughout Ramadan.

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

As the second holiest city in Islam, Madinah holds special significance during Ramadan, attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual fulfillment. The Prophet's Mosque, where the Prophet Muhammad is buried, serves as the focal point for Ramadan prayers and gatherings, with thousands of worshippers converging on the mosque for Taraweeh prayers and nightly recitations of the Quran. Travelers can experience the serene atmosphere of Madinah's historic streets, exploring the city's ancient mosques and landmarks, including the Quba Mosque and the Uhud Mountain. Madinah's traditional markets offer a variety of halal food options for iftar and suhoor, allowing travelers to indulge in Arabian delicacies while observing their fast.

Amman, Jordan

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is steeped in history and culture, making it an ideal destination for Ramadan travelers seeking a spiritual and educational experience. The city's ancient citadel overlooks the skyline, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area and providing a serene setting for reflection and prayer. Travelers can explore the historic streets of downtown Amman, where traditional iftar tents and markets come alive with activity during Ramadan. Amman's culinary scene features a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, from savory falafel and hummus to sweet baklava and kunafa, ensuring that fasting travelers can enjoy authentic Jordanian flavors throughout the holy month.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, offers a vibrant and culturally rich destination for Ramadan travelers seeking spiritual reflection and culinary delights. The city's mosques, including the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral, host special Ramadan prayers and events, attracting worshippers and visitors from around the world. Jakarta's bustling neighborhoods, such as Menteng and Kemang, offer a variety of halal dining options and traditional Indonesian cuisine for iftar and suhoor. Travelers can explore the city's historic landmarks, such as the National Monument and the Old Town of Batavia, immersing themselves in Indonesia's diverse cultural heritage during Ramadan.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Known for its multiculturalism and vibrant street food scene, Kuala Lumpur offers a unique Ramadan experience for travelers. The city's mosques, including the iconic Masjid Jamek and the National Mosque of Malaysia, host special Ramadan events and prayers, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the local Muslim community's traditions. Travelers can explore the bustling markets of Jalan Masjid India and Chow Kit during the Ramadan season, sampling traditional Malay delicacies and shopping for festive attire. Kuala Lumpur's vibrant nightlife comes alive during Ramadan, with street bazaars and food stalls offering a variety of halal treats for iftar and suhoor.

In conclusion, Ramadan offers a unique opportunity for travelers to explore Muslim-friendly cities and attractions around the world while observing their religious practices. Whether you're seeking spiritual enrichment, cultural immersion, or culinary delights, these top destinations provide unforgettable experiences for fasting travelers during Ramadan. From the historic streets of Istanbul to the vibrant markets of Marrakech, each destination offers a distinct blend of tradition and modernity, making it the perfect choice for your Ramadan travel adventure.

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Ramadan 2024: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world

The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 12 to 17 hours, depending on where in the world you are.

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Following the  sighting  of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee, Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of fasting will be Monday, March 11.

The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 12 to 17 hours, depending on which part of the world you are in.

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Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the holy book Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago.

The fast entails abstinence from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual relations during daylight hours to achieve greater “taqwa”, or consciousness of God.

Why does Ramadan start on different dates every year?

Ramadan begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year. This is because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar Hijri calendar with months that are 29 or 30 days long.

Because the lunar year is shorter than the solar year by 11 days, Ramadan will be observed twice in the year 2030 – first beginning on January 5 and then starting on December 26.

The next time Ramadan will start after March 12 will be 33 years from now – in the year 2057.

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Fasting hours around the world

The number of daylight hours varies across the world.

Muslims living in the world’s southernmost countries, such as Chile or New Zealand, will fast for about 12 hours, while those living in northernmost countries, such as Iceland or Greenland, will have 17-plus hours fasts.

For Muslims living in the Northern Hemisphere, the number of fasting hours will be a bit shorter this year and will continue to decrease until 2031, which is the year Ramadan will encompass the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. After that, fasting hours will increase until the summer solstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

For fasting Muslims living south of the equator, the opposite will happen.

In extreme northernmost cities, such as Longyearbyen in Norway, where the sun does not set from April 20 to August 22, religious rulings have been issued to follow timings in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, or the nearest Muslim country.

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Cities that share the same iftar times

The predawn meal to start the daily fast is called suhoor, while the breaking of one’s fast after sunset is called iftar.

Cities situated roughly along the same longitude will have similar iftar times, while those on the opposite side of the globe will be preparing to start their fast with suhoor.

The infographic below shows which cities are having suhoor while others are having their iftar.

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Fasting times around the world

The table below shows the suhoor and iftar times on the first and last days of Ramadan 2024. Use the arrows or search box to find your city.

Which cities have the longest and shortest fasting hours?

Below are the average number of fasting hours in cities around the world. Actual fasting hours and times will vary by day, as well as calculation methods:

– Nuuk, Greenland: 16 hours – Reykjavik, Iceland: 16 hours – Helsinki, Finland: 15 hours – Oslo, Norway: 15 hours – Glasgow, Scotland: 15 hours – Berlin, Germany: 15 hours – Dublin, Ireland: 15 hours – Moscow, Russia: 15 hours – Amsterdam, the Netherlands: 15 hours – Warsaw, Poland: 15 hours – Astana, Kazakhstan: 15 hours

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– Brussels, Belgium: 14 hours – London, UK: 14 hours – Zurich, Switzerland: 14 hours – Stockholm, Sweden: 14 hours – Bucharest, Romania: 14 hours – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: 14 hours – Sofia, Bulgaria: 14 hours – Rome, Italy: 14 hours – Madrid, Spain: 14 hours – Paris, France: 14 hours – Lisbon, Portugal: 14 hours – Ankara, Turkey: 14 hours – Ottawa, Canada: 14 hours – Tokyo, Japan: 14 hours – Beijing, China: 14 hours – Athens, Greece: 14 hours – New York City, US: 14 hours – Washington, DC, US: 14 hours – Los Angeles, US: 14 hours – Tunis, Tunisia: 14 hours – Algiers, Algeria: 14 hours – Tehran, Iran: 14 hours – Kabul, Afghanistan: 14 hours – New Delhi, India: 14 hours – Dhaka, Bangladesh: 14 hours – Rabat, Morocco: 14 hours – Damascus, Syria: 14 hours – Islamabad, Pakistan: 14 hours – Baghdad, Iraq: 14 hours – Beirut, Lebanon: 14 hours – Amman, Jordan: 14 hours – Gaza City, Palestine: 14 hours – Cairo, Egypt: 14 hours – Doha, Qatar: 13 hours – Dubai, UAE: 13 hours – Khartoum, Sudan: 13 hours – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 13 hours – Abuja, Nigeria: 13 hours – Aden, Yemen: 13 hours – Dakar, Senegal: 13 hours – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 13 hours – Buenos Aires, Argentina: 13 hours – Colombo, Sri Lanka: 13 hours – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 13 hours – Mogadishu, Somalia: 13 hours – Ciudad del Este, Paraguay: 13 hours – Nairobi, Kenya: 13 hours

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– Harare, Zimbabwe: 13 hours – Jakarta, Indonesia: 13 hours – Luanda, Angola: 13 hours – Bangkok, Thailand: 13 hours – Brasilia, Brazil: 13 hours – Johannesburg, South Africa: 13 hours – Montevideo, Uruguay: 13 hours – Canberra, Australia: 13 hours – Puerto Montt, Chile: 13 hours – Christchurch, New Zealand: 13 hours

Ramadan greetings in different languages

Various Muslim-majority nations have a personalised greeting in their native languages.

“Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem” are the most common greetings exchanged in this period, wishing the recipient a blessed and generous month, respectively.

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