Best of Egypt and Jordan
Best of Egypt and Jordan
Best of Egypt and Jordan
13 Days Starting in Cairo and ending in Amman
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Aswan, Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum Village, Amman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
802845
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
6-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Experience the majesty of the Pyramids and Sphinx, Saqqara Necropolis, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic and Islamic Cairo. And then fly to Amman to dicover the perfection of human architecture in Petra, and admire the natural wonder of Wadi Rum. and enjoy to stay in a desert camp! Before concluding your trip, you will also visit Jerusalem's most iconic locations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo Arrival
Location: Cairo
Arrival at Cairo international airport, where our representative will be waiting for you. He will then meets and assist you through airport formalities and transfer to your hotel. Check in and overnight.
Overnight: Cairo Meals: Not available
Day 2 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Breakfast. Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren (doesn't include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids)
In the afternoon, possibility to do an optional visit to Saqqara Necropolis & Memphis City, Capital of the Old Empire. At night, possibility to do an optional visit to the Light & Sound Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Getting back to the hotel & overnight.
Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Cairo - Luxor
Location: Luxor
Free day . In the morning, possibility to do an optional visit of full day to the city of Cairo; to the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, to the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, to the Coptic District & to the Market of Khan El-Khalili.
In the afternoon, transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Luxor. Arrival to Luxor. Transfer to the motor ship. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Getting back to the motor ship. Overnight on board.
Overnight: Luxor Cruise Ship Meals: Breakfast - Lunch-Dinner Dinner
Day 4 : Luxor - East Bank - Edfu - Esna
Location: Esna
In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. At the scheduled time, we will sail to Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing towards Edfu. Overnight on board.
Overnight: On board Cruise. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 5 : Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Location: Aswan
Full Board. Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation to Kom Ombo. Arrival to Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head & the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation to Aswan. Overnight on board.
Overnight: Edfu - Nile Cruise. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 6 : Aswan
Possibility to do an optional excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. In the morning, visit to the High Dam of Aswan & to the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typical egyptian sailboats) from where we can admire & enjoy a panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, to the Elephantine Island & to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board.
Overnight: Aswan Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 7 : Aswan - Cairo
Location: Cairo
Having eaten breakfast we'll take you to the Aswan airport where we'll take the return flight to Cairo. Rest of the day is free at lesiure or you can join one of our excursions.
Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 8 : Cairo - Amman
Location: Wadi Musa
You will be checking out after breakfast, and transported to the Cairo International Airport for a flight to Amman. Upon arrival to at Queen Alia Airport meet our representative. Drive to Madaba, home to some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. View the 6th century mosaic Map of Jerusalem, possibly the oldest map of the Holy City in existence. Continue to Mount Nebo, highest point in the Moabite mountain range, offering a remarkable view of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the spires of Jerusalem. Tradition holds that Moses viewed "the Promised Land" from this peak then drive to Petra for overnight.
Overnight: Petra Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 9 : Petra - Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum Village
After breakfast , enjoy an extraordinary day! This morning, we will take you on a tour into the breathtaking Petra "rose-red" city (by horseback and foot) which begins at the "Siq," a winding canyon road. Drive southwards this morning to Wadi Rum, a moonscape terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and smooth, pastel-colored sands. You will meet long skirted legionnaires offering cardamom-spiced coffee at the "Beau Geste" outpost.
Then to bedouin camp for dinner and overnight. Wadi Rum camp for dinner & overnight .
Overnight: Wadi Rum Camp Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 10 : Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman
After breakfast , enjoy this morning in Wadi Rum, a moonscape terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and smooth, pastel-colored sands. You will meet long skirted legionnaires offering cardamom-spiced coffee at the "Beau Geste" outpost. Enjoy a two-hour jeep tour at this oasis home to the film "Lawrence of Arabia." A truly “out of this world” experience! Continue to Dead Sea to Enjoy floating and relaxing, continue to Amman Hotel for Overnight.
Overnight: Amman Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 11 : Amman – Desert Castles
Location: Amman
After breakfast , Head east into the desert and visit some of Jordan’s Desert Castles. They are beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture, with fine mosaics and fresco. See the stunning artwork in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra. Back to Amman for overnight.
Overnight: Amman Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 12 : Amman City - Desert Castles
Location: Amman
After breakfast, a tour of the old city of Amman exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city.
Head east into the desert and visit some of Jordan’s Desert Castles. They are beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture, with fine mosaics and fresco. See the stunning artwork in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra. Back to Amman for overnight.
Overnight: Amman Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 13 : Amman Departure
Location: Amman
After breakfast, Transfer to Amman Airport for your onward flight. End of our services.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast (If your flight time permits)
What's Included
Accommodation in 4-star hotels and 5-star cruise ship
Hotel in Cairo: The Oasis Hotel Pyramids 4* or similar.
Amman : Corp Amman Hotel 4* or similar
Petra: Petra Moon 4* or similar
Nile Cruise: MS Pioneer II, MS Mirage, MS Nile Admiral, Miss Egypt, Beaurivage II, Grand Princess, Voyager, MS Jasimn, MS Grand Princess MS Beau Solie, MS Solares II, or similar.
In-between flights
Domestic flights
- Cairo - Luxor
- Luxor - Cairo
International flights
- Cairo - Amman
Guide: English speaking guide during visits.
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 Lunches , 12 Dinners
Transport: All transfers as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Flights before and after the trip are not included (Outbound flights)
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc
- Gratuities (It is appreciated 5USD per person per day to the guide and driver)
Please Note
This trip requires a passport copy for each traveler.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.