Highlights of Egypt and Jordan

Highlights of Egypt and Jordan

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Highlights of Egypt and Jordan

12 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Amman, Jordan

Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur249

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours

From: $2729

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan with the "Highlights of Egypt and Jordan" tour. Begin your adventure in Cairo, exploring the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Cruise along the majestic Nile River, visiting the awe-inspiring temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Edfu. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut Temple, and marvel at the engineering feat of the Aswan High Dam. Transition to Jordan, where you'll bask in the serene beauty of the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley. Experience the breathtaking desert landscapes of Wadi Rum on a 4x4 safari, and delve into the ancient city of Petra, carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains. Enjoy superior accommodations and guided tours, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience throughout your journey.

Highlights

  • See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in Cairo

  • Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Nile, the world's longest river

  • Visit the ancient Egyptian temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Edfu

  • Bask in the beautiful views of the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley

  • Prepare for a scenic ride through the magnificent desert of Wadi Rum

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

  • Discover the ancient city of Petra, carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains

  • Experience a 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo Arrival

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Welcome to Cairo! Cairo, named Al-Qahirah in Arabic, is not only one of Africas largest cities (population of 17 million) but the political and cultural center of the Arab World. Cairos old quarters retain their ancient charm with many streets still known by descriptions given to them by medieval chroniclers. Modern Cairos architecture is distinguished by Ottoman and later European influences, especially in commercial architecture, particularly as the citys population boomed during the 19th century. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will visit the Pyramids & Sphinx — reckoned by the Greeks as of the Seven Wonders of the World.  A single pyramid is built from 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is particularly interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids stands the Great Sphinx of Giza, dating from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lions body. From there you will return to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps book one of the following optional tours.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 3: Cairo – Luxor (By Flight) (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, we will be escorted to the cruise ship for embarkation. This will be our home for the next four nights. Lunch on board and in the afternoon, we will visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple. Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, the god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples — all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu, and Amun are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth.



Dinner and overnight onboard cruise

Day 4: Luxor – Edfu (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, which is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. You will visit 3 Royal tombs based on the availability of the day. Each king's formal name and title are inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Explore several amazing Royal Tombs. Then visit the Valley of the Queens which includes between 75 and 80 tombs. These tombs belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Among these is the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. Afterward tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacred. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board, we sail to Edfu via Esna. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the “Land of Gold,” and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. In the afternoon, join your shipmates for afternoon tea.



Dinner and overnight on-board cruise

Day 5: Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu. This temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples built on this location. We will then sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea onboard the ship. This afternoon, disembark and enjoy a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This complex consists of two temples: The Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank nearby. The Temple has scanted remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who once used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. As we sail toward Ancient Nubia, you may participate in an Egyptian Galabeya Party.




Overnight on-board cruise

Day 6: Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. The High Dam, just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rockfill dam that captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later, you may take a short trip on a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple. The Boat ride will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.



Dinner and overnight onboard cruise

Day 7: Aswan – Cairo (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Disembark the cruise after breakfast before being transferred to Aswan Airport for our flight back to Cairo. There, you will be met and escorted back to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 8: Cairo (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After the breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure or consider the following optional tour.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 9: Cairo - Amman (B/-/-)

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be met at Queen Alia International Airport and assisted with Jordanian immigration and customs formalities. For early arrivals, you may choose to join a tour in Amman: drive to Jerash, the best-preserved city of Roman times, to see the magnificent theaters, temples, churches, and colonnaded streets. Then, continue your tour to Ajloun and explore the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of the lieutenants of Saladin in the campaign against the Crusaders.




Overnight in Amman

Day 10: Amman - Madaba - Kerak - Petra (B/-/-)

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive south along the Kings Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo, and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea along the Jordan Valley. From there, drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle. Enjoy an optional lunch in Kerak.




Overnight in Petra

Day 11: Petra (B/-/-)

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full-day visit to Petra, the city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until it was rediscovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaon, the Temple of the Winged Lion, and other fascinating monuments. Take a break for optional lunch or you may choose to climb up to the Monastery.




Overnight in Petra

Day 12: Petra - Amman - Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: Wadi Rum

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Wadi Rum for a 1.5-hour Bedouin ride on a jeep. Magnificent in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert, with its \"moonscape\" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand. Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes living in scattered camps throughout the area. Climbers are particularly attracted to Wadi Rum because of its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs, while hikers enjoy the empty spaces. Wadi Rum is probably known for its connection with the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, who was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18. Much of David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Wadi Rum. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Amman International Airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    07 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar and 04 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed cruise ship or similar.

  • Meals

    Daily breakfast and full board onboard the cruise.

  • Transfers

    Arrival & departure airport transfers and transportation in an air-conditioned chauffeur-driven vehicle.

  • Meet & Greet

    Meet & greet services at Cairo airport.

  • Tour Guide

    Services of an English-Speaking Tour Guide.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary, including guided visits to the Grand Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan's High Dam, Petra, and a Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees as per the itinerary.

  • Flights

    Domestic airfare: Cairo – Luxor & Aswan – Cairo and regional flight: Cairo – Amman.

  • Taxes

    All local applicable taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance.

  • Transfers for Land-Only Option

    Arrival and departure transfers for land-only option.

  • Unmentioned Items

    Any item not mentioned as included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with airport transfers, domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, a regional flight to Amman, and transportation in an air-conditioned chauffeur-driven vehicle.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of superior hotel accommodation on a twin sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a cruise ship, also on a twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast and full board on the cruise.

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  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of superior hotel accommodation on a twin sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a cruise ship, also on a twin sharing basis. Daily breakfast is provided at the hotels, and full board is included on the cruise.

  • What types of transportation are included in the tour?

    The tour includes airport transfers, domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, a regional flight to Amman, and transportation in an air-conditioned chauffeur-driven vehicle.

  • Are there any meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included at the hotels, and full board is provided onboard the cruise ship.

  • Will there be a tour guide during the trip?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking tour guide are included in the tour package.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?

    Yes, entrance fees as per the itinerary are included in the tour package.

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes sightseeing of major attractions such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan's High Dam, Petra, and a 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum.

  • Is there any leisure time during the tour?

    Yes, there are several instances of leisure time during the tour, such as on Day 2 and Day 7 in Cairo, where you can choose to book optional tours or explore on your own.

  • What is the duration of the cruise portion of the tour?

    The cruise portion of the tour lasts for 4 nights.

  • What kind of activities are included in Wadi Rum?

    In Wadi Rum, you will experience a 1.5-hour Bedouin ride on a jeep, exploring the magnificent natural beauty and the 'moonscape' of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains.

  • Are there any optional tours available during the trip?

    Yes, there are optional tours available during leisure times, such as on Day 2 and Day 7 in Cairo, and for early arrivals in Amman on Day 9.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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