Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan
Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan
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 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
Itinerary
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 HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & 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 TIMEEXPLORE 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
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Guided Sightseeing in Cairo
Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza.
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Nile River Cruise
Embark on a Nile River cruise with guided sightseeing of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
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Felucca Ride in Aswan
Sail on a traditional felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan.
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4-Wheel Drive Tour in Wadi Rum
Enjoy a 4-wheel drive tour in the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum.
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Guided Walking Tour of Petra
Guided walking tour of the Siq in Petra, including a visit to a Bedouin tent.
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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
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes a full buffet breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 10 dinners.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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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.
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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.
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