Egypt & Jordan Explored By Nile Cruise (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Egypt & Jordan Explored By Nile Cruise (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
15 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Amman, Petra
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EJE3
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt and Jordan with the "Egypt & Jordan Explored By Nile Cruise" tour. Experience the magic of ancient wonders as you cruise the Nile for three nights, visiting iconic sites like the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Lost City of Petra. Enjoy the vibrant culture of Cairo and the serene beauty of the Jordanian desert, with authentic experiences such as a Jeep Safari and a night at a desert camp. Explore the bustling streets of Amman and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. With luxurious accommodations and expert guides, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star Included Activities Welcome Meeting Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.
C.
Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
AccommodationOvernight Sleeper Train Meals IncludedBreakfast, Dinner Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Giza PyramidsSightseeing of SphinxSightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid Entrance FeesGiza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGPSakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 3: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.
Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.
The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.
Then all aboard the a 5-star Nile Cruiser as we check in to our private cabins and prepare for three nights on the Nile River.
Tonight, we'll have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
AccommodationNile Cruiser - 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesAswan City tourSightseeing of Philae TempleSightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan Optional ActivitiesNubian Dinner - 32 USD Entrance FeesPhilae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 4: Aswan, Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up well rested after your first night on board the Nile Cruiser.
Watch beautiful scenery pass you by and wave to the locals swimming and fishing on the riverbanks.
Today we will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
It is a must-do for all keen historians! AccommodationNile Cruiser - 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Komombo TempleSightseeing of AswanSightseeing of Kom OmboCruise On the Nile Optional ActivitiesAbu Simbel - 120 USD Entrance FeesKomombo Temple - 360 EGP
Day 5: Nile Cruise, Edfu, Luxor
Location: Edfu
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take it easy today as we continue our Cruise down the Nile River.
Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Cruise to Luxor in the afternoon.
AccommodationNile Cruiser - 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Edfu TempleCruise On the Nile Entrance FeesEdfu Temple - 450 EGP
Day 6: Luxor
Location: Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a final breakfast onboard our 5-star Nile Cruiser, we'll check out and later check in to our luxurious hotel in Luxor.
After dark, we'll visit Luxor Temple to explore the dimly-light temple and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
AccommodationSteigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Luxor Temple at Night Entrance FeesLuxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
AccommodationOvernight Sleeper Train Meals IncludedBreakfast, Dinner Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Valley Of The KingsSightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Optional ActivitiesHot Air Balloon - 124 USD Entrance FeesValley Of The Kings - 600 EGPQueen Hatshepsut - 360 EGPKarnak Temple - 450 EGP
Day 8: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo.
Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem! AccommodationSonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesSightseeing of CairoSightseeing of Egyptian MuseumSightseeing of Citadel of SaladinSightseeing of Mohammed Ali MosqueSightseeing of Hanging ChurchSightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili Entrance FeesEgyptian Museum - 480 EGPCitadel of Saladin - 450 EGP
Day 9: Cairo, Amman ( By Flight)
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman.
In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt! AccommodationSulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesWelcome Meeting Optional ActivitiesGroup Dinner - 22 USD
Day 10: Amman, Ajlun, Jerash
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring.
Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre.
Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash.
Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.
AccommodationSulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesGuided City Tour in AmmanSightseeing of JerashSightseeing of Ajloun Optional ActivitiesAjloun Natural Reserve Trail - 25 USD Entrance FeesJerash - 10 USDAjloun - 10 USD
Day 11: Amman, Wadi Rum
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert.
Enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars.
Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum! AccommodationRahayeb Desert Camp Meals IncludedBreakfast, Dinner Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Wadi Rum Optional ActivitiesCamel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD Entrance FeesWadi Rum - 7 USD
Day 12: Wadi Rum, Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert.
In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock.
Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
AccommodationPetra Moon Hotel - 4 Star or similar Meals IncludedBreakfast Included ActivitiesJeep Safari Optional Activities Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD Entrance FeesPetra Ancient City - 70 USD
Day 13: Petra
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra.
Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today.
Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more.
Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Day 14: Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we'll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain).
Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115.
Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt', the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we'll return to Amman.
AccommodationSulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Dead SeaSwim and Float At Dead SeaSightseeing of Shobak Castle Optional ActivitiesLunch at Dead Sea - 12 USD Entrance FeesDead Sea - 10 USDShobak Castle - 1 JD
Day 15: Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel.
Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals IncludedBreakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in 5 & 4 star hotels and a Nile Cruiser in Egypt, and 4 & 3 star hotels and a desert camp in Jordan.
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Meals
Enjoy 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners during the tour.
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Transportation
Travel by A/C bus or mini-bus, Nile Cruise, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, and a flight from Egypt to Jordan.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer on the first day of the trip and airport transfers on day 9 are included.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Egyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan.
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Train (Sleeper Cabin)
Travel overnight by train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo in a private 2 berth cabin.
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Meals not stated in the itinerary
Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Items of a personal nature
Personal expenses are not covered in the tour package.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included in the tour package.
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Optional activities
Optional activities are not included and can be purchased separately.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with air-conditioned buses or mini-buses, a luxurious Nile Cruise, a 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, and flights between Egypt and Jordan, complemented by overnight sleeper trains for a seamless travel experience.
Accommodation
Experience a blend of luxury and comfort with stays in 5 and 4-star hotels, a Nile Cruiser in Egypt, and a desert camp in Jordan, ensuring a memorable and diverse accommodation experience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4-star hotels and a Nile Cruiser in Egypt, and 4 and 3-star hotels and a desert camp in Jordan.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation includes an A/C bus or mini-bus, a Nile Cruise, a 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, and a flight from Egypt to Jordan.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Egyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan.
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What are some of the optional activities available during the tour?
Optional activities include a group dinner on a cruise in Cairo, a Nubian dinner in Aswan, a visit to Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, a camel ride in Wadi Rum, and a Petra by Night tour.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include a luxurious Egyptian cruise, visits to the Lost City of Petra, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt, and authentic Jordanian experiences such as a Jeep Safari, a night at a desert camp, and a visit to the Dead Sea.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Cairo, meet your guide and other tour members for an informal meeting, and have free time to explore Cairo or join an optional group dinner on a cruise.
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What activities are included in the visit to Luxor?
In Luxor, included activities are sightseeing of the Luxor Temple at night, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple Complex.
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What can I expect during the stay in Wadi Rum?
In Wadi Rum, you can enjoy free time to explore, an optional camel trek, a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars, and a Jeep safari through the desert landscapes.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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