Middle East Combo: Egypt & Jordan

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Stand before Giza’s pyramids and the Sphinx before exploring Cairo’s Museum and medieval lanes.
  • Uncover Luxor’s pharaonic past at Karnak, Luxor Temple and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
  • Gain deeper insight into ancient Egypt at the sacred temples of Abydos and Dendera.
  • Float by the Dead Sea, then explore Bethany Beyond the Jordan and Petra’s rose-colored Treasury.
  • Journey through Wadi Rum’s red desert before visiting Mt Nebo and Madaba’s renowned mosaic map.

 

Trip Includes

  • Airport meet and greet in Cairo & Amman
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Cairo
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Luxor
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Amman
  • 4 nights deluxe accommodation in Cairo
  • 3 nights first-class accommodation in Luxor
  • 1 night deluxe accommodation at Dead Sea
  • 1 night deluxe accommodation in Petra
  • 1 night first-class accommodation in Wadi Rum
  • 1 night deluxe accommodation in Amman
  • Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a qualified English speaking guide in Egypt
  • Services of a qualified English Speaking Guide in Jordan (days 2 - 4)
  • Private-guided Full day The Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids and Sphinx Excluding Lunch
  • Private-guided full day Medieval Cairo Tour
  • Private-guided half day East Bank tour
  • Private-guided half day West Bank tour
  • Private-guided half day Denderah tour
  • Visit to Bethany
  • Horse ride in Petra from main entrance to the Siq
  • Private-guided tour of Petra with local guide for 2 hours
  • Shared 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
  • Visits to Mt Nebo and Madaba
  • Entrance fees
  • Economy class domestic airfare Cairo – Luxor - Cairo
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 dinner

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Cairo Airport to Cairo - City Centre

 

Your Accommodation

Ramses Hilton

Located on the banks of the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is a stunning destination in the heart of Cairo. Take in views of the Nile and the Pyramids from this Egypt hotel's 36th-floor Windows on the World restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Garden Court Café. The Ramses Hilton hotel boasts a British-style pub, an Indian restaurant, a shopping Galleria and Executive Lounge.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Ramses Hilton

Embark on a full-day tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids, and the Sphinx, where history and wonder converge. Begin your journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Marvel at the grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza, architectural masterpieces that have stood the test of time, and learn about the engineering marvels behind their construction. Finally, stand in awe before the enigmatic Sphinx, a symbol of mystery and ancient wisdom, and uncover the legends that surround this iconic monument. This tour offers an immersive experience into Egypt’s rich heritage, providing unforgettable memories and deep insights into one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, from the dawn of the pharaohs to the present day.

Today you will enjoy a medieval atmosphere while walking through the old gates of Cairo into Al Moez Street with its heritage of mausoleums, mosques, palaces and schools dating from Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluke and Ottoman Eras. Cross Al Azhar Street to visit the caravansary-like Wekalet el Ghoury, and the Mamluke Style housed of Zeinab Khatoun. Have lunch at Al Azhar Park amid the minarets of Cairo and the Citadel panorama. After lunch visit the Ibn Tulun mosque, being the oldest intact mosque standing in Egypt dating to the ninth century and characterized by its unique spiral minaret copied from the mosque of Samaraa. Add to your knowledge of Cairo's old houses by a visit to the Next door Gayer Anderson Museum, one of the famous locations where the James Bond film "The Spy who Loved Me" was shot.

Cairo - City Centre to Cairo Airport

 

Cairo Airport to Luxor Airport

 

Luxor Airport to Luxor

 

Your Accommodation

Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa

Explore Egyptian culture from the stylish Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa located beside the River Nile and 20 minutes from Luxor International Airport. Relax in a bright and beautifully decorated guest room. The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa has a great range of rooms and suites to suit to choose from for your Egypt holiday. Choose a Deluxe Room for a large balcony overlooking the Nile, or ground floor terrace. Indulge in a Spa suite, with private Jacuzzi and treatment room or choose the spectacular Nile Suite. Choose from eight stylish restaurants and bars at this fabulous Nile resort. Try fragrant Arabian-style teas, Turkish coffees or an authentic water-pipe with fruit-flavored tobacco in the Diwan Shisha Café. Enjoy pastries in the Citrus Juice Bar or savor exquisite cuisine in the resort's main restaurant, Rosetta, inspired by the Rosetta Stone. Tone up in the fitness center or be pampered in the Nayara Spa. Relax in a shaded cabana or swim in one of two infinity pools

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa

For a tour of the West Bank, you cross the Nile from Luxor by ferry. Visit the Valley of the Kings, which includes the tombs of the The ban rulers, as Seti I and Tutankhamen. Next, tour the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. Then, you proceed to the Valley of the Queens to visit the burials of some royal consorts and offspring. End the tour by a panoramic stop at the Colossi of Amenhotep III named the Colossi of Memnon by the Greeks.

Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and joy, was what Aphrodite was to the Greeks and Venus to the Romans. It was at Dendarah, some 60kms north of Luxor that the Egyptians worshipped Hathor in a Temple. You will also include a visit to Abydos a further 60 Kms drive north of Dendarah. Abydos occupies an important place in the religious history of Pharaonic Egypt. By the end of the Old Kingdom, its local god, Osiris, was the most prominent and popular of the Egyptian gods, since he was considered the god of afterlife. According to the popular tradition, Osiris head was buried in Abydos. Here Seti I and his son Ramses II built a beautiful temple in 1300BC.

Luxor to Luxor Airport

 

Luxor Airport to Cairo Airport

 

Cairo Airport to Cairo - City Centre

 

Your Accommodation

Ramses Hilton

Located on the banks of the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is a stunning destination in the heart of Cairo. Take in views of the Nile and the Pyramids from this Egypt hotel's 36th-floor Windows on the World restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Garden Court Café. The Ramses Hilton hotel boasts a British-style pub, an Indian restaurant, a shopping Galleria and Executive Lounge.

Duration

1 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Ramses Hilton

Upon arrival at Amman's Queen Alia airport, you will be met by local representative in the arrivals hall and transferred to your hotel at the Dead Sea. The rest of your day is at leisure.

 

Arrive Amman to Dead Sea

 

Your Accommodation

Dead Sea Movenpick Resort and Spa

There is a tranquil spot at the lowest point on earth where the soothing, therapeutic benefits of the surroundings give you a most relaxing and revitalizing reward. That spot is right here at Moevenpick Dead Sea, the basin of rejuvenation. Style is of oriental flair featuring a combination of natural traditional local stone, handcrafted wood, luxurious fabrics and textures, with an impressive collection of antiques and artwork. It consists of 340 rooms and suites and several culinary outlets Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, winner of the Gold Award as Best Spa in the MENA Travel Awards 2005, is proud to be nominated at the World Travel Awards as Jordan's Leading Spa Resort.

Dead Sea Movenpick Resort and Spa

The morning will be at leisure to enjoy the Dead Sea until you check out and depart for your visit to Bethany - the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist and a holy pilgrimage site for Christians the world over. Continue on to Petra and check in to your hotel.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Dead Sea - Bethany - Petra

 

Your Accommodation

Movenpick Resort Petra

The Movenpick Resort Petra is located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra. This resort with an oriental flair features an exciting combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood and luxurious Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. With 183 newly renovated rooms and suites and with seven different dining and entertainment venues, the hotel certainly offers a wide spectrum of choices for your culinary cravings.

Movenpick Resort Petra

After breakfast, you will be driven to the Rose Red city of Petra to a guided tour which will include such main sites as the ''Siq'', a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the ''Khazneh'', referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheatre. After your tour, drive to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, it is the largest Wadi in Jordan. The area has been used as a background setting in a number of films. Enjoy a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour inside the desert.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Petra Sightseeing and depart to Wadi Rum

 

Your Accommodation

Sun City Camp

In the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert, stands the incredible Sun City Camp offering serenity and spiritual soothing experience of living in the desert and enjoying the simple Bedouin life of the valley with its unmatched authentic charm and beauty. Such an experience is featured through variety of high standard services, amenities, and accommodation options to choose from alongside a wide range of relaxing and adventurous recreational activities. The camp is located in Wadi Rum about 60 km from Aqaba city and 313 km from Amman. Upon arriving, guests will be welcomed with fresh juice and scented refreshing face towels that will initiate the amazing journey in the desert. At Sun City Camp, you can enjoy a wide range of adventurous, daring, and fun activities that suit you or simply choose to stop the watch and spend the day with nothing but serenity and the wind. You can also enjoy one of a kind opportunity to connect with the universe through sunrise or sunset yoga or simply gaze at the stars, through the futuristic domes of the valley that take you millions of miles away from earth!

Sun City Camp

After breakfast, drive to Mt. Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and River Jordan. Thereafter visit the endless churches of Madaba known as the city of mosaics for the famous mosaic map flooring the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, the oldest map in the world depicting the Holy Land. Continue to Amman for overnight.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Wadi Rum - Mt Nebo - Madaba - Amman

 

Your Accommodation

Signia by Hilton Amman

Signia by Hilton Amman, the hotel with a busy location centrally located in the heart of Amman. It is the ideal place to stay to make the most of this vibrant city. At Signia by Hilton Amman, guests can choose a range of room and suite types, modernly styled with a touch of classic. The hotel provides stylish dining offerings that are ready to keep the guest's senses awakened, the Le Café Lobby lounge serves a variety of light bites and sweet treats, alongside a small bar that offers an extensive range of spirits and cocktails. Guests can spend a relaxing day at the spa, which features a wide range of relaxing beauty treatments, and a gym.

Signia by Hilton Amman

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Amman Airport for your onward travel.

Meal

Breakfast

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