Festive Road to Jordan with Cruise - 16 days

Festive Road to Jordan with Cruise - 16 days

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Festive Road to Jordan with Cruise - 16 days

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

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 16-day journey through Egypt and Jordan with the "Festive Road to Jordan with Cruise" tour. Begin in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, visiting ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings. Relax by the Red Sea in Hurghada before flying to Jordan. Discover the awe-inspiring city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and experience the vast desert landscapes of Wadi Rum on a 4x4 safari. Conclude your adventure with a rejuvenating stay at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters. This cultural tour offers a blend of history, relaxation, and adventure, guided by experts in Egyptology and Jordanian culture.

Highlights

  • Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

  • Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters.

  • Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara.

  • Wadi Rum - Explore the vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4.

  • Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • The Dead Sea - Float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud.

  • Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore the romantic Philae Temple.

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt's bustling capital. You will be met at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, or those arriving early may wish to book our Backstreets of Cairo tour which visits lesser known highlights of the capital including Tahrir Square, the hub of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.





You may also extend your stay in Cairo with our pre or post tour accommodation or [[tour add-ons|121802]] like our [[Alexandria Day Trip|122837]].

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get ready for a memorable day! Today we explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! A stop will be made at a government supervised papyrus emporium, and then we travel on to explore the sand-strewn tombs and temples of the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, home to the Zhoser’s Step Pyramid.

Day 3: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Aswan. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time. Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails. After our excursion, we return to the hotel to enjoy some free time by the pool before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Aswan - Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis and rescued under an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s to save the temple from the rising waters of the High Dam. Back in Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium before check-in onboard our Nile Cruiser, which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.

Day 5: Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan - Nile Cruise. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II, the Great Builder. We then return to our 5 star Nile Cruiser which this afternoon will cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple.

Day 6: Nile Cruising

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Luxor - Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.

Day 7: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor – beautifully illuminated at night (book/pay locally).

Day 8: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we discover the West Bank of the Nile and the legendary Valley of the Kings and some its many tombs. Marvel at Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone remains of the Temple of Amenophis III, before exploring the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs.





After lunch, we visit the Temple of Karnak, a spectacular religious complex built on a gigantic scale, where you get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Day 9-10: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luxor - Hurghada. Departing Luxor on day 9, we drive east to Hurghada which is part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera! The remainder of today and tomorrow offers free time for you to explore or simply relax. On day 10 there's an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.





Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it is easy to see why. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. The Red Sea resort also has plenty of restaurants and bars for evening entertainment.

Day 11: Petra

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hurghada - Cairo - Amman - Petra. Today we say goodbye to Egypt and fly to Amman via Cairo. On arrival we’ll drive to Petra for an evening at leisure or consider the Petra by Night excursion available to book locally (approx. USD$25), for a tantalizing candlelight stroll through Petra’s Siq.







PLEASE NOTE: The flight from Hurghada to Amman via Cairo is not included in the cost of this tour. Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost (total flight cost approximately USD$250 - $350pp) however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. The flights to be booked are detailed in the tour Trip Notes.

Day 12: Petra

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Welcome to the Rose City! To access Petra on our guided walk today, we travel through the famous narrow and deep siq. The rocks give way to reveal the most amazing sight – the beautiful Treasury. Walking down the gravel tracks, we explore the ancient Nabatean tombs and the Roman rock-carved streets lined with temples, royal tombs, staircases, arched gates and public buildings. There is also a gigantic amphitheatre originally built to house 3000 spectators, though the Romans increased capacity to a whopping 7000.





After the guided tour, you’re free to head off and further explore or relax and take it all in. If you are feeling energetic, why not continue up the hillside along the ancient steps that take you to the Monastery to take in the stunning views – worth the effort. With a free evening ahead, why not test your culinary skills in the Petra Kitchen with our Petra Kitchen add-on – which afterwards you can enjoy the meal made.

Day 13: Wadi Rum

Location: Wadi Rum

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Petra - Wadi Rum. This morning we can revisit the Rose Red city entering via 'secret road' of Al Madras for further exploration. After, we drive to Wadi Rum - a vast, silent landscape of pastel coloured sketches of sandy desert punctuated by amazing rock formations known as jebels. Here, we undertake a 4x4 desert safari, before tucking into a Bedouin dinner at our desert camp. Bed tonight is under a galaxy of stars or in tents.

Day 14: Petra

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wadi Rum - Shobak - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. After breakfast at the campsite, we head north along the Desert Highway to visit Shobak Castle, which is perched dramatically on a hill top and was built by the Crusader King Baldwin I, in 1115. After exploring the castle we descend some 1300 meters to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth’s surface. More than 400 meters below sea level, the mineral-rich Dead Sea is the world’s original health and beauty spa. Drift out and bob in the waters and slap on some of the famous black Dead Sea mud to give your skin an invigorating boost.





For departures between April and October, we head up the King’s Highway to Wadi Mujib. We embark on a moderate–paced two hour trek along the Siq Trail. Measuring 500 metres in depth and spanning 4kms across, the impressive Wadi Mujib is one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features. This dramatic canyon features sheer rocky walls and sparkling waterways that range from puddle height to depths that are perfect for swimming (chest height or deeper) depending on the rainfall. When the water level is high you should be prepared for having to climb up ladders, clamber across boulders and be happy to wade through water. The canyon is just one feature of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, the lowest nature reserve in the world, home to a surprising diversity of wildlife and plant species. For those not interested in taking the full hike, you can walk part of it or wait by the Visitor Centre until the group returns. After our trek, we make our way to the Dead Sea.

Day 15: Dead Sea

Location: Dead Sea

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The Dead Sea is a natural phenomenon and high on most travellers’ bucket lists. Lucky for us we have a whole day to spend here, whiling away the time bobbing in its mineral-rich buoyant waters and lathering up with a detoxifying mud bath. There is an optional visit to the Ma’in Hot Springs available. This is the site where it is thought Jesus Christ was baptised by John (book locally).

Day 16: Amman

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dead Sea - Amman. Today our holiday together comes to an end. We offer a departure transfer to Amman Airport at 23:00 (evening of day 15) and today at 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 & 16:00. If you would like a departure transfer at any other time or a transfer with post tour accommodation this can be arranged at an additional cost.





If you have extra time and wish to head back to Amman, why not book our 2 day end in Amman add on? Perfect for those who wish to spend more time in Jordan's ancient capital, Amman.



For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our [[Egypt travel guide|126579]] or [[Joran travel guide|126583]].

What's Included

  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 4 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast, along with 3 lunches and 4 dinners during the tour.

  • Accommodation

    Stay in 6 nights at 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 4 nights at 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night in a deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser with an en suite cabin.

  • Overnight train

    Experience an overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.

  • Airport transfers

    Airport arrival and departure transfers are provided on day 1, day 11, and day 16. Transfers on day 16 are available at various times.

  • Touring

    Explore various locations including Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Shobak.

  • Coastal Hurghada, Red Sea stay

    Enjoy swimming, sun, and sand at the coastal Hurghada, Red Sea.

  • Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari

    Experience a 4x4 desert safari in the vast landscapes of Wadi Rum.

  • Leisure at the Dead Sea

    Spend 2 days of leisure at the Dead Sea, enjoying its unique mineral-rich waters.

  • Guided tours

    Be escorted by an Egyptian tour guide with a degree in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan.

  • Transportation

    All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flight between Hurghada and Amman

    The international flight between Hurghada and Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller.

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Tips for tour guides

    Tips for your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan are not included.

    It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for your guide.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees amounting to USD$210-230 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.

Age Policy

15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private modern air-conditioned vehicles, an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, and a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 4 nights in 4-star hotels in Jordan, a night in a deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, and 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 6 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 4 nights in 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night in a deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins. Additionally, there is 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are several optional activities available during the tour. In Cairo, you can book the Backstreets of Cairo tour or an Alexandria Day Trip. In Luxor, there is an optional visit to the Temple of Luxor at night. In Hurghada, you can take a day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkeling. In Petra, you can join the Petra by Night excursion or participate in a cooking class at Petra Kitchen. At the Dead Sea, there is an optional visit to the Ma’in Hot Springs.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles. Additionally, there is a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island and a 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum.

  • Are international flights included in the tour package?

    No, international flights are not included in the tour package. The flight between Hurghada and Amman is also not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveler.

  • What is the recommended amount for tipping the tour guides?

    It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveler for tipping your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan, though tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

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

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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05-Feb-2024

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Xtreme Floor Care (Google Reviewer)  

Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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