10 Days Egypt and Jordan Tours with Nile Cruise

After breakfast, begin your exploration at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, admire the enigmatic Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple used for royal purification rituals.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the pyramids, where you’ll see an extraordinary collection of ancient artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide and board your deluxe Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, visit the impressive High Dam, then take a motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. End the day at the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient quarry that reveals the techniques of ancient stone carving. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sails northward. Stop at Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Admire the symmetrical design and detailed carvings depicting ancient medical instruments. Continue sailing toward Edfu while relaxing on the sun deck and taking in the scenic views of the Nile.

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Marvel at its towering pylons and intricate hieroglyphics. Sail onward to Luxor, enjoying lunch on board. Upon arrival, visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, followed by Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by the afternoon light. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, disembark and explore Luxor’s West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs such as Ramses II and Tutankhamun were laid to rest. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel carved into the cliffs, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, a local representative will assist with customs and escort you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation after your journey.

After breakfast, travel to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside Italy. Walk through its colonnaded streets, visit the Oval Plaza, and admire the Temple of Artemis and Hadrian’s Arch. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where you can float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters and enjoy the therapeutic mud before returning to Amman.

After breakfast, drive to Petra, the legendary Rose-Red City and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the narrow Siq, a dramatic canyon that opens to reveal the magnificent Treasury. Explore the royal tombs, temples, and ancient theaters carved into the pink sandstone cliffs. After a full day of exploration, return to Amman for your final night in Jordan.

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your remarkable Egypt and Jordan journey with Nile Cruise.