Egypt and Jordan Trip: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Amman, Petra & the Dead Sea

Overview

Egypt and Jordan Trip About

From your first steps at Cairo International Airport to floating effortlessly in the Dead Sea, this 12-day Egypt and Jordan Trip is designed as a smooth, well-paced journey across two of the Middle East’s most historically layered countries. 

You move between capitals, temples, deserts, and rivers with private transfers, expert local guides, and a 5-star Nile cruise that anchors the experience in comfort. 

This is a carefully structured Egypt and Jordan Trip that balances culture, archaeology, and relaxed exploration, without rushing the moments that matter.

What’s Included & Excluded– Egypt and Jordan Trip

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Itinerary – Egypt and Jordan Trip

Day 01

 Arrival in Cairo – Egypt and Jordan Trip Begins

 

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you are met and assisted through arrival procedures.Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Your tour manager reviews the full program and confirms pickup times. Overnight in Cairo. 

Meals included: No meals

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

 

Begin with the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, key highlights of any Egypt cultural tour

After Lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, then walk through Khan El Khalili bazaar in Islamic Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Luxor & Board the Nile Egypt Cruise

 

Fly from Cairo to Luxor and board your 5-star Nile Egypt cruise. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before settling into life on the river, an essential part of a Nile Egypt cruise experience. Overnight on board. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings

 

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail toward Edfu in the afternoon, watching Upper Egypt pass quietly by from the deck. Overnight on board. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

 

Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, followed by the double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Aswan as the river narrows and villages line the banks. Overnight on board. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan Sightseeing

 

Tour the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, reached by motor boat. This quieter day balances archaeology with time on the cruise, a defining feature of this Egypt Jordan package. Overnight on board. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return to Cairo

 

Disembark after breakfast and fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel for a relaxed evening in the capital. Overnight in Cairo. 

Meals included: Breakfast

 Fly to Amman – Cairo Amman Tour

 

Fly from Cairo to Amman. Upon arrival, meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to your hotel. This transition marks the Jordan segment of your Cairo Amman tour. Overnight in Amman. 

Meals included: Breakfast

Umm Qais, Jerash & Ajloun

 

Travel north to Umm Qais with views over the Jordan Valley and Sea of Galilee as part of your Egypt and Jordan Trip. Continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the region, then visit Ajloun Castle. Return to Amman in the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Dead Sea & Madaba

 

Visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, and St. George’s Church before descending to the Dead Sea for leisure time and floating, your dedicated Dead Sea visit. Return to Amman overnight. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Petra Day Tour

 

Drive to Petra, entering through the Siq and reaching the Treasury, followed by the Royal Tombs and Street of Facades. 

A guided walk allows time for independent exploration, a highlight of any Jordan Egypt tour or Jordan holiday package. Return to Amman. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

12: Final Departure

 

Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure. 

Meals included: Breakfast

This Egypt and Jordan Trip is built for travelers who value clarity, structure, and depth, moving confidently between history, landscapes, and modern comfort.

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