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Welcome to the bustling capital of Egypt and home to the most famous ancient structure in the world, the Great Pyramids.

You’ll be met by our airport representative who will help you through airport procedures, and be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Free time for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Cairo - choose from Standard, Premium, Luxury or Ultra Luxury stays

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Great Sphinx

• Grand Egyptian Museum

• Khan El Khalili Market

pyramids pic, GEM

Enjoy your breakfast before starting your guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Your Egyptologist guide will escort you through the pyramid complex and brief you on 3000 years of history.

Next, visit the Great Sphinx. Carved over 4,500 years ago, this mythical creature has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and stands tall guarding the Giza Plateau in Egypt.

After lunch it’s onto the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo near the Giza Pyramids. It is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. 

The GEM is already making waves for its striking modern design and the scale of its collection—over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before.

 Its crown jewel is the complete collection of treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed together for the first time in one place.

market

Finish your day at the bustling Khan El Khalili Market , a vibrant market that has been around for centuries. Famous for its gold souks, visitors can shop for unique pieces and souvenirs through its whimsical laneways

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

• FLIGHT TO ASWAN

• Philae Temple

• Unfinished Obelisk

• Felucca Sail on the Nile

This morning its an early morning flight to Aswan to start the day’s activities. Aswan, often described as the jewel of the Nile, is renowned for its serene beauty.

Philae, unfinished

Jump aboard a motorboat for the short journey to Philae Temple, beautifully set on Agilkia Island.

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this remarkably preserved complex includes the Temple of Isis, the Kiosk of Trajan, and several smaller sanctuaries, chapels and courtyards that once formed one of the most important pilgrimage centres in ancient Egypt.

The Unfinished Obelisk is an enormous, partially carved granite obelisk dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Had it been completed, it would have stood at about 42 meters and weighed nearly 1,200 tons.

felucca

Finish your day in Aswan with a felucca sail. There is no better way to embrace the beauty of the Nile River than on a traditional wooden sailing boat known as a felucca. Sit back and take in the tranquil surroundings as you gentle glide through the water. 

Overnight Aswan

Meals: Breakfast

ACTIVITIES

• Abu Simbel Full day

abu simbel

Travel to Abu Simbel via private air-conditioned transport. (or flight option)

This famous UNESCO World Heritage siteis renowned for its colossal rock-cut temples and four gigantic statues of Ramses II. Holding a commanding position in front of the temple, you will undoubtedly be awe-struck by their sheer presence. Built by Ramses II, these iconic structures stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, attracting visitors worldwide with their impressive architecture and rich historical significance. The two colossal temples greeting visitors are dedicated to Pharaoh himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.

Located deep in the southern part of Egypt, this significant archaeological site was relocated during the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and the newly constructed High Dam. This monumental challenge of cutting and moving each piece took some 5 years to complete and ensured the preservation of one of Egypt’s most prized archeological sites. 

Road transfer: Travel time from Aswan via road: approx 3.5 hours each way and is the most cost effective way to see the site with one of our private guides.

Prefer to fly: ask us about flying Cairo to Abu Simbel via Aswan. You will be provided a local area guide.

Overnight Aswan

Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• TRANSFER TO LUXOR

• Karnak Temple

• Luxor Temple

Today you leave Aswan behind and travel by private vehicle to Luxor. Approx 3.5 hours.

Karnak, Luxor

Karnak Temple is a colossal religious complex with construction beginning around 2055 BC. This continued for over 1500 years under different pharaohs, including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. Simply put, everything here is on a gigantic scale. 

This spectacular complex is home to sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks.

Next is Luxor Temple. Located on the east bank of the Nile River, Luxor Temple reigns supreme as one of Egypt's most extraordinary archaeological gems built over 3,000 years ago. Marvel at the soaring columns and colossal statues, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and reliefs depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology and history. The Avenue of Sphinxes, stretching over a mile in length, connects Luxor Temple to its sister temple, Karnak.

Overnight Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Valley of the Kings

• Hatshepsut Temple

• Colossi of Memnon

Valley , ‍ ‍hatshepsut

Today’s visit is based on the famous West Bank attractions.

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt, is an ancient burial ground that served as the final resting place for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom era. Spanning over 500 years, from the 16th to the 11th century BCE, it contains around 63 tombs, including Seti I &Tutankhamun's famous tomb. 

Hatshepsut Temple is quite like nothing else among Egypt’s famous temples. Built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC and dedicated to the sun god, Amun-Ra, the temple’s backdrop of towering cliffs makes for an impressive sight. 

Finish your time on the famous West bank at the Colossi of Memnon. Standing 18 metres tall are two massive stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on a throne. Erected around 1350 BCE, they originally guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple, which is now mostly in ruins.  

FLIGHT TO CAIRO - after a day at Egypt’s most famous open air museum, it’s time to board your flight back to Cairo.

You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• Flight to Jordan

• Dead Sea

• Petra by night (OPTIONAL)

Say farewell to Egypt and hello Jordan!

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Amman. Enjoy a stop at the Dead Sea before making your way to Petra.

dead sea

The Dead Sea is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural treasures, lying at the lowest point on Earth’s surface, more than 430 metres below sea level. Renowned for its intense salinity—almost ten times saltier than the ocean—the water makes floating effortless, giving visitors the surreal experience of drifting on its shimmering surface.

Rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium, the Dead Sea has been prized for centuries for its healing and therapeutic qualities. Cleopatra herself is said to have favoured the area for beauty treatments, and today, its black mud is used in skin therapies around the world. The surrounding landscapes, with their stark mountains and desert views, add to the sense of otherworldly beauty.

Next, we head for Petra where you have the option to do Petra by Night activity. (only on Sundays to Thursdays)

After dinner (approx. 8.30 pm start) you will make your way to “Petra by Night”. 

Petra by night

petra by nigths

Step into the heart of Petra after dark and discover a breathtaking transformation of one of the world’s greatest wonders. Petra by Night invites you on an unforgettable journey through the candlelit Siq to the majestic Treasury, where ancient history comes alive through a spectacular fusion of light, sound, and storytelling.

Please note all guests will need to walk to the Treasury and back. Approx 4 km return. 

‍ ‍Overnight : Petra

‍ ‍Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• Petra Unesco Site - Treasury

• Wadi Rum Jeep Safari

• Overnight Luxury camp

Petra, Wai rum

‍ ‍Today is sure to be one of the great highlights of Jordan. We journey to Petra, the legendary “Rose-Red City, half as old as time.” Founded by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago, Petra is a masterpiece of carved sandstone façades and hidden wonders.

You’ll walk through the Siq – a narrow, winding gorge framed by towering cliffs – until the dramatic reveal of Petra’s most iconic monument: the Treasury (Al-Khazneh). Its scale, detail, and colour are truly unforgettable, and a visit here is an experience you’ll treasure forever.  ‍

Next, we head south to the captivating desert of Wadi Rum.

It is Jordan's largest desert, and one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Enjoy a 4x4 Bedouin Jeep Tour inside the Wadi, covering its “martian like” highlights. We will make a stop where you’ll get to try a cup of traditional Bedouin tea before transferring to the luxury campsite inside the desert.

Overnight Wadi Rum

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Today marks the end of your tour.

You will be transferred back to Queen Alia International airport for your flight out having made lifetime memories.

Meals: Breakfast