Tour itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, the city of mysterious pyramids and pharaohs, tombs and temples and more than 6000 years of history. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel in Cairo. This evening you will meet your tour leader (and fellow travellers), who will brief you about the next few days of your journey.
Day 2 Cairo
The morning is spent visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3 Aswan
Our day starts with the discovery of the High Dam before visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis - and the unfinished Obelisk.
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Today we board our traditional Felucca to start our voyage on the Nile. We first visit the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands and then continue sailing north. We remain on the felucca overnight where you’ll be treated to delicious local meals prepared by the crew.
Day 5 Felucca Cruise
Today we sail on the Nile all day long and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on Earth.
Day 6 Felucca Cruise, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor
After breakfast we will make our way to the Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. We continue on to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. We then set sail for Luxor. After cheking into our hotel, we depart to visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) - together representing the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III.
Day 7 Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Dahab
After breakfast we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkeys are waiting to take us into the Valley of the Kings through quiet roads with captivating views of the Nile. After the donkey ride, we start our explore this magnificent site, “the city of the Dead”, where majestic tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. In the afternoon we depart for Hurghada. You have the evening free to discover this interesting town by the Red Sea coast. We remain in Hurghada overnight. In the evening we board our overnight coach to Dahab, the activity and leisure centre of Egypt.
Day 8, 9 and 10 Dahab
Three more days to savour the sun, sand, sea and to enjoy the activities available in Dahab : windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but above all, snorkelling and diving. Jeep and camel safaris are also available in this charming Red Sea resort.
Day 11 Nuweiba/Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum
We depart for Nuweiba or Taba to board the speed ferry to Aqaba, the Jordan’s window to the sea. After checking into our desert camp in Wadi Rum, we join a 2 hour Jeep safari in the desert. This evening we also enjoy an authentic Jordanian dinner in Wadi Rum. After chilling out by the desert fire and sharing experiences with our travel mates under a starry sky, we spend the night in our desert camp.
Day 12 Wadi Rum, Petra
After breakfast we depart for a full day tour in the Red Rose City Petra. We embark on an unforgettable trip on horse back untill the siq and then by foot ‘til we reach the Treasury. Our local guide will provide us with a brief history of the city, which is one of the greates attractions in the Middle East. We also visit the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. We remain in Petra overnight.
Day 13 Petra, Kerak, Dead Sea, Amman
Today we first make our way to Kerak to visit the impressive Karak Castle, which was built in the 12th century, we then drive to the lowest point on earth, Dead Sea for floating on the salty water. In the afternoon we make our way to Amman. Overnight stay in Amman.
Day 14 Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais
After breakfast we depart for ancient Gadara in Umm Qais, one of the brilliant Greco-Roman cities in Jordan. We then make our way to Ajlun, an Islamic castle built high on a hill overlooking the entire Jordan valley below. In the afternoon we drive through the pine forests and olive groves to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Our guide will take us for a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, churches, temples and the vast Roman Forum. In the evening we arrive in Amman.
Day 15 Amman
Our trip will end after breakfast in Amman.