Egypt & Jordan Discovery Tour 12-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Petra, Dead Sea

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrive in Cairo, Egypt⌄

   Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred

   Overnight: Hotel in Cairo - Mövenpick Cairo Media City or Hilton Pyramids Golf or Similar

2. 2Discover The Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis⌄

   Giza pyramids and sphinx- Not only the best places to visit in Egypt but is the best ancient monument you must see in your life. The great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx probably the most famous ancient site in the world and the only one still exist from the Ancient Seven wonders of the world and your trip to Egypt not completed till you visit the Pyramids of Giza and even if you visited Egypt more than one time you should visit the Pyramids every time you be in Egypt, the pyramids and the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau, are the iconic image of Egypt don’t forget to take a photo in front of the Pyramids and Sphinx.

   Step pyramid of Sakkar "The most conspicuous landmark of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid, the tomb of the third Dynasty ruler Djoser or Zoser, built by Imhotep and thought to be the earliest major stone structure erected in Egypt. The form of the pyramid can be explained as a development of the large mastabas (mud-brick tombs) of the First and Second Dynasties; the six steps, each smaller than the one below, having been produced by the addition to the original mastaba of successive new layers of masonry, accompanied by the enlargement of the lower stages. The Step Pyramid stands 60 meters high and is built of locally quarried clay sandstone of poor quality. You can no longer enter the pyramid due to safety issues. The chambers and passages in the interior of the pyramid served partly for the burial of close relatives of the King (in particular those of his sons who died in childhood) and partly for storing grave-goods for the use of the dead" Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina and it has the biggest statue made by man the great statue of King Ramses the second and the alabaster sphinx of queen Hatshpsut

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet breakfast Egyptian and international food · Lunch: Enjoy an Egyptian food in a traditional restaurant

   Overnight: Hotel in Cairo - Mövenpick Cairo Media City or Hilton Pyramids Golf

3. 3Discover the Grand Egyptian Musuem & Old Cairo & Bazaar⌄

   The Grand Egyptian Museum, located just steps away from the Pyramids of Giza, is one of the largest and most impressive archaeological museums in the world. It showcases over 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s history from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman era. The highlight of the museum is the full collection of Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time. Visitors can also admire colossal statues, royal mummies, intricate jewelry, and beautifully carved reliefs. The modern architecture, glass façade, and Grand Staircase create a stunning setting with panoramic pyramid views.

   Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites

   Khan el-Khalili is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet breakfast Egyptian and international food · Lunch: Enjoy an Egyptian food in a traditional restaurant

   Overnight: Hotel in Cairo - Mövenpick Cairo Media City or Hilton Pyramids Golf

4. 4Cruising The Nile -Aswan Explore the Temple of Philae⌄

   After breakfast and you check out from your hotel in Cairo flying to Aswan city

   One of Nubia's most important monument sites, the Temples of Philae, 12 kilometers south of Aswan, was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis and dazzled travelers with its power for centuries. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project, which transferred the monuments block by block from Philae Island to Agilika Island, today, the temples continue to work their charm on all who visit.

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet breakfast Egyptian and international food · Lunch: Enjoy Egyptian and international food · Dinner: buffet Egyptian and international food

   Overnight: "5 stars Nile cruise Blue Shadow or Liberty Nile Cruise or Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise or similar"

5. 5Discover The ancient Temples of The Pharaohs- Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu⌄

   crocodile museum

   The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. ... The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu

   This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet Egyptian and international food · Lunch: on the cruise buffet Egyptian and international food · Dinner: on the cruise buffet Egyptian and international food

   Overnight: "5 stars Nile cruise Blue Shadow or Liberty Nile Cruise or Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise or similar"

6. 6Explore Luxor City Valley of the Kings & The Temples of Karnak & Luxor⌄

   Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex in Luxor dedicated primarily to Amun and dating from as early as 2000 BC. It is an impressive sight, and second only to the Great Pyramids in popularity

   Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary"

   "The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt’s New Kingdom Pharaohs A truly impressive site! There, you will find Tutankhamen’s tomb which was discovered almost intact in 1922 and the tomb of Ramses IV, among others. A ticket will allow you visiting 3 of the 63 tombs on site, except Tutankhamen’s tomb. The tombs have suffered greatly from treasure hunters, floods in the past and in recent years, from mass tourism: carbon dioxide, friction and humidity taking photos with flash inside the tombs produced by the average of 2.8g of sweat left by each visitor have affected the reliefs and the pigments of the wall paintings. The ministry of Antiquities has installed dehumidifiers and glass screens in the worst-affected tombs and introduced a rotation system for opening tombs to the public while restoring others"

   "The temple of the strong lady the frist lady of ancient Egypt her majesty Queen Hatshspsut. This woman ruled Egypt for about 16 years she ruled after her brother -husband Tot-Mosis II, She built this temple as funeral temple she used to rule Egypt as male king because it wasn’t allowed for a women to rule Egypt she married her brother to justify her right to the throne of Egypt. More over queen Hatshpsut married her step son Tutmosis III and put him in the shadow for 16 years and when he became an adult he killed her and then he became the king of Egypt and as an act of revenge he destroyed everything related to this queen so when you visit her temple. in the west bank you will find that he removed all her names from the walls. The temple of Queen Hatsheput has unique style consist of 3 floors cut into the cliffs of the mountain of the Valley of the Kings, queen Hatshpsut was buried in the Valley of the Kings with the pharaohs We discovered her mummy in the Egyptian Museum store rooms now it is displayed in the Mummy room"

   The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. For the past 3,400 years, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor

   Meals: Breakfast: on the cruise buffet Egyptian and international food · Lunch: buffet Egyptian and international food · Dinner: buffet Egyptian and international food

   Overnight: "5 stars Nile cruise Blue Shadow or Liberty Nile Cruise or Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise or similar"

7. 7From Luxor To Cairo by Flight⌄

   After breakfast on board you will checkout then you will be escorted to your 5 stars hotel in Cairo overnight to Cairo

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet Egyptian and international food

   Overnight: Hotel in Cairo - Mövenpick Cairo Media City or Hilton Pyramids Golf

8. 8Cairo- Jordan-Amman⌄

   The Madaba Map, also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map, is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George in Madaba, Jordan. The Madaba Map is of the Middle East, and part of it contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem

   Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, located 10 km (6 miles) west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba, for this is where Moses (pbuh) was buried. ... Centuries ago, pilgrims flocked to Mount Nebo on their final destination to visit the sanctuary.

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet Local and international food

   Overnight: Regency Palace Amman or similar

9. 9Explore the Lost city of Petra in Jordan⌄

   The "Lost City" still has secrets to reveal: Thousands of years ago, the now-abandoned city of Petra was thriving. Carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was "lost" to the Western world for hundreds of years

   Meals: Breakfast: buffet Local and international food

   Overnight: Mövenpick Resort Petra or similar

10. 10From Petra to The Dead Sea⌄

    The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.

    Meals: Breakfast: buffet Local and international food

    Overnight: Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar

11. 11Dead Sea – Jerash - Amman⌄

    Breakfast at the hotel Drive to visit Jerash the ancient city. Back to Amman city tour

    Meals: Breakfast: buffet Local and international food

    Overnight: Regency Palace Amman or similar

12. 12Farewell Jordan- Final Departure⌄

    Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for final departure.

    Meals: Breakfast: buffet Local and international food