Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan

Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan

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Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan

13 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Dead Sea, Jordan

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

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

QGE-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise, Luxury, Safari Tours

Interests:

Cultural

Activities:

4WD, Walking

From: $4240 $4083 Operator discount: -$157

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the ancient wonders of Egypt and the captivating landscapes of Jordan with the "Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan" tour. Begin your adventure in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Cruise along the majestic Nile River, visiting the awe-inspiring temples of Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, and experience the vibrant culture of Aswan. Transition to Jordan, where you'll marvel at the stunning desert vistas of Wadi Rum, explore the legendary city of Petra, and relax by the serene waters of the Dead Sea. With luxurious accommodations, including a stay at the Rum Imagination Luxury Camp, and guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this tour promises a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Enjoy a blend of guided excursions and leisure time, ensuring a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.

Highlights

  • Secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo.

  • Guided sightseeing of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor.

  • Cruise along the Nile River with stops at Esna and Edfu.

  • Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the twin temples in Kom Ombo.

  • Sail on a traditional felucca around Kitchener's Island in Aswan.

  • Explore the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum in Jordan.

  • Guided walking tour of the Siq in Petra, famous from Indiana Jones.

  • Visit St. George's Church and Mount Nebo in Madaba.

Places You'll See

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Moevenpick Resort Aswan

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Landmark

Rum Imagination Luxury Camp

Moevenpick Resort & Spa

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Cairo,Egypt

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Meals Included: Dinner

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Cairo. Excursion To Giza

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Meals Included: Breakfast

CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet.


Day 3: Cairo,Luxor (Embarkation)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) River Mysteries Revealed CAIRO Fly to Luxor.
LUXOR Embark on your Nile River cruise ship with lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
(B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.



Day 4: Cruising: Luxor,Esna,Edfu

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CRUISING: LUXOR–ESNA–EDFU Kings, Queens & Captain’s Cocktails LUXOR Time to wander around at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party.
Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Venture in “World’s greatest open-air Museum” where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and they are as still in their original forms.


Day 5: Cruising: Edfu,Kom Ombo,Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods & Gowns EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, then enjoy lunch on board while sailing.
KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. Enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.


Day 6: Cruising: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CRUISING: ASWAN Landscapes & Legends of the Nile ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaohs for centuries. [LF] Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere dome-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader.


Day 7: Disembarkation. Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast

DISEMBARKATION. ASWAN At Leisure in Aswan ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an excursion to the High Dam, the Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home.

Day 8: Aswan,Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

ASWAN–CAIRO Capital Ideas in Cairo ASWAN Fly to Cairo.
CAIRO Enjoy free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in the “the city of a thousand minarets” with its skyline filled with many mosques, castles, and churches in this bustling and historic metropolis.


Day 9: Cairo,Amman,Jordan

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: Landmark

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CAIRO Today, leave Egypt and fly to Amman, Jordan. AMMAN Meet your Tour Director before dinner in the hotel.

Day 10: Amman,Wadi Rum

Location: Wadi Rum

Accommodation Name: Rum Imagination Luxury Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

WADI RUM Enjoy a fascinating 4-wheel drive tour in the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum and see the Seven Pillars of Wisdom made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. [LF] Overnight under canvas at a luxury camp located in the heart of Wadi Rum.

Day 11: Wadi Rum,Petra,Dead Sea

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

PETRA Guided walking tour of the Siq, the narrow gorge made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Sip tea in a Bedouin tent.

Day 12: Dead Sea. Excursion To Madaba,Mount Nebo & Bethany Beyond The Jordan

Location: Dead Sea

Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

MADABA Visit St. George’s Church and the Madaba Archaeological Museum. MOUNT NEBO Visit the site where Moses saw the promised land. BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN Orientation walk. DEAD SEA Free time late afternoon before a farewell dinner at your hotel.

Day 13: Dead Sea

Location: Dead Sea

Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman).

What's Included

  • Guided Sightseeing in Cairo

    Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza.

  • Nile River Cruise

    Embark on a Nile River cruise with guided sightseeing of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

  • Felucca Ride in Aswan

    Sail on a traditional felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan.

  • 4-Wheel Drive Tour in Wadi Rum

    Enjoy a 4-wheel drive tour in the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum.

  • Guided Walking Tour of Petra

    Guided walking tour of the Siq in Petra, including a visit to a Bedouin tent.

  • Visit to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan

    Visit St. George’s Church, Madaba Archaeological Museum, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes flights between Cairo and Luxor, and Aswan and Cairo, as well as a Nile River cruise. Enjoy a 4-wheel drive tour in Wadi Rum and a felucca ride in Aswan, ensuring a diverse and comfortable travel experience.

Accommodation

Experience luxury accommodations throughout your journey, including the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Moevenpick Resort Aswan, Le Méridien Cairo Airport, Landmark in Amman, Rum Imagination Luxury Camp in Wadi Rum, and Moevenpick Resort & Spa at the Dead Sea.

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily, 4 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Notes

Cruise details:
Deluxe cabin- featuring twin beds (can convert to double), private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, tinted panoramic windows.
Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Movenpick MS Royal Lily.
During the cruise, some visits may begin with early morning starts, in order to avoid the crowds for optimum enjoyment at the more popular sites.

UNESCO Sites

Baptism Site ?Bethany Beyond the Jordan?|Petra|Wadi Rum Protected Area

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in various luxury hotels and resorts, including Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah in Cairo, Moevenpick Resort Aswan in Aswan, Le Méridien Cairo Airport in Cairo, Landmark in Amman, Rum Imagination Luxury Camp in Wadi Rum, and Moevenpick Resort & Spa at the Dead Sea.

  • What activities are included during the Nile cruise?

    During the Nile cruise, you will embark on guided sightseeing tours of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, enjoy a Captain's welcome cocktail party, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and take a guided walking tour of the Kom Ombo temples. Additionally, there is a Galabeya party on board, and you will sail on a felucca around Kitchener's Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan.

  • What unique experiences are offered in Wadi Rum?

    In Wadi Rum, you will enjoy a fascinating 4-wheel drive tour in the stunning desert landscape and see the Seven Pillars of Wisdom. You will also have the unique experience of overnighting under canvas at a luxury camp located in the heart of Wadi Rum.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Jordan?

    In Jordan, the tour includes visits to several historical sites such as the Siq in Petra, St. George's Church and the Madaba Archaeological Museum in Madaba, Mount Nebo where Moses saw the promised land, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes a full buffet breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 10 dinners.

  • What is the cruise ship used for the Nile cruise portion of the tour?

    The cruise ship used for the Nile cruise portion of the tour is the Movenpick MS Royal Lily, which features deluxe cabins with twin beds that can convert to a double, private en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and tinted panoramic windows.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

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

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

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30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

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06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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