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14 Day Jordan and Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

  • Duration14 days
  • StartsDay 1, hotel pickup
  • GuideEnglish
  • Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
  • CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotels, flights and cruise.

Overview

This 14 day jordan and egypt tour links the two great desert kingdoms in one guided trip, with the flights between them already arranged. In Egypt you see the pyramids, cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor and explore Cairo's museum and old city. In Jordan you visit the desert castles, the Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, two days at Petra and Wadi Rum by jeep. Hotels, a 3-night Nile cruise with all meals, domestic flights and entrance fees are included.

Days 1 and 2 are in Cairo, with Giza, Saqqara and Memphis. On day 3 you fly to Aswan and board your cruise ship for Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor's West Bank. Day 6 covers Karnak and Luxor temples before the flight back to Cairo, and day 7 is the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel. On day 8 you fly to Amman. Days 9 and 10 cover the desert castles, the Dead Sea, Jerash and Ajloun. Days 11 and 12 take you through Madaba and Mount Nebo to Petra, day 13 is Wadi Rum and the return to Amman, and day 14 is your departure.

It is built for travelers who want the full picture of both countries in a single, well organized trip. Two weeks gives each highlight proper time: three nights on the river, two nights at Petra and several days in each capital, without the stress of planning flights and border logistics yourself. History lovers, couples and families looking for a once-in-a-lifetime Jordan and Egypt tour will find the pace comfortable.

A driver meets you at Cairo airport on day 1, and you fly home from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on day 14. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers or a single room if you travel solo. A lower child rate applies on the double room options, and the booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and is non-refundable because hotels, flights and the cruise are pre-paid. For shorter trips, see our Israel, Jordan and Egypt tour, the Petra 2 day tour from Eilat or our Cairo tour from Eilat. Pick your date and book your Jordan and Egypt tour today.

Highlights

  • Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
  • 3-night Nile cruise on a 5-star ship with all meals
  • Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
  • Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
  • Domestic flights in Egypt and the flight from Cairo to Amman included
  • Desert castles, the Dead Sea, Jerash and Ajloun
  • Madaba, Mount Nebo and Little Petra
  • Two nights at Petra and a jeep tour in Wadi Rum
  • 13 nights with 3-star to 5-star hotel options

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

  1. 1
    Day 1Arrival in Cairo

    A driver meets you at Cairo airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening are free, so you can rest after your flight. Overnight in Cairo.

  2. 2
    Day 2Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

    Your guide takes you to the Giza Plateau for the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Sphinx, with a short camel ride in the area. You continue to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the pyramids of Saqqara, all part of the Memphis and its Necropolis World Heritage site. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit ancient Memphis, its open air museum and the statue of Ramses II. Overnight in Cairo with breakfast and lunch.

  3. 3
    Day 3Fly to Aswan, Philae and a felucca ride

    A driver takes you to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, where you check in to your cruise ship and have lunch on board. In the afternoon you visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, then sail around the islands by felucca. Dinner and a Nubian show follow on the ship. Overnight on board with all meals.

  4. 4
    Day 4Kom Ombo, Edfu and sailing to Luxor

    Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, then sail to Edfu for the Temple of Horus. Back on board, the ship continues downstream toward Luxor. Enjoy the views of the Nile from the deck. Overnight on board in Luxor with all meals.

  5. 5
    Day 5Luxor West Bank

    Spend the morning on the West Bank in the Theban Necropolis, including the Valley of the Kings, where you enter three royal tombs. The program also covers the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You return to the ship for lunch and a free afternoon, with entertainment on board at night. Overnight on board with all meals.

  6. 6
    Day 6Karnak and Luxor temples, fly to Cairo

    After breakfast you check out of the cruise and tour the East Bank, with the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Lunch is at a local restaurant, then you transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. A driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo with breakfast and lunch.

  7. 7
    Day 7Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel

    Start at the Egyptian Museum, then tour the center of Cairo and its old churches. Next is the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with wide views across the city. Ask your guide about optional evening cruises and shows. Overnight in Cairo with breakfast and lunch.

  8. 8
    Day 8Fly from Cairo to Amman

    Today you transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman, which is included in the package. On arrival in Jordan a driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Amman.

  9. 9
    Day 9Desert castles and the Dead Sea

    After breakfast you head into the Eastern Desert to see Qasr Kharana, Quseir Amra and Azraq Castle, where Lawrence of Arabia lived and wrote part of Seven Pillars of Wisdom. You then drive down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, before returning to Amman. Overnight in Amman with breakfast and dinner.

  10. 10
    Day 10Amman, Jerash and Ajloun

    After a panoramic drive around Amman you visit Jerash, a remarkably complete Roman city with colonnaded streets, temples and theaters. Next is Ajloun Castle, built in 1184 by one of Saladin's generals to watch over the Jordan Valley. You then return to your hotel. Overnight in Amman with breakfast and dinner.

  11. 11
    Day 11Madaba, Mount Nebo and Little Petra

    Drive to Madaba, famous for its 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land, then up to the viewpoint at Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. Continue to Little Petra, a Nabatean site with buildings carved into a narrow sandstone canyon. In the evening you reach Petra. Overnight in Petra with breakfast and dinner.

  12. 12
    Day 12A full day in Petra

    Today you explore Petra, the rose-red city of the Nabateans. You enter through the Siq, a gorge about a kilometer long between cliffs up to 80 meters high, and reach the Treasury. The site holds hundreds of rock-cut tombs, a Roman-style theater, temples and colonnaded streets. Overnight in Petra with breakfast and dinner.

  13. 13
    Day 13Wadi Rum jeep tour and return to Amman

    After breakfast you drive south to Wadi Rum, the protected desert that locals call the Valley of the Moon. A jeep takes you out among its sand dunes and red sandstone mountains. You then drive back north to Amman. Overnight in Amman with breakfast and dinner.

  14. 14
    Day 14Departure from Amman

    After breakfast you are driven to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home. This is where the tour ends. You can add an extra hotel night if you want more time in Amman.

What's included

Included

  • 10 hotel nights in Egypt and Jordan at your chosen hotel level
  • 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with all meals
  • Breakfast in Egypt and breakfast and dinner in Jordan
  • Lunches during the Cairo tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the program
  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic flights in Egypt
  • One-way flight from Cairo to Amman
  • English-speaking guides at all sites in the program
  • Jeep tour in Wadi Rum

Not included

  • International flights to Cairo and from Amman
  • Visas, border fees and local taxes
  • Tips
  • Additional meals and drinks
  • Additional tours and sites
  • Personal expenses and medical insurance

Pickup & meeting point

  • Cairo airport (on arrival)No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Departure from Amman

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

A driver meets you at Cairo airport on day 1. The tour ends with a transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on day 14. The tour departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

13 nights in total: 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast, 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with all meals, 4 nights in Amman and 2 nights in Petra with breakfast and dinner. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. A lower child rate applies on the double room options. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

You need a valid passport and visas for Egypt and Jordan. Visas, border fees and local taxes are not included and are paid separately. You fly from Cairo to Amman, so there is no land border crossing.

What to Bring

  • Passport
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Swimsuit for the Dead Sea
  • Warm layers for desert evenings
  • Scarf or shawl for churches and mosques
  • Cash for tips

Dress Code

Cover your shoulders and knees at churches, mosques and Mount Nebo. Women may be asked to cover their hair in mosques.

Physical Requirements

A normal level of fitness is enough. Expect walking on sand and uneven stone at Petra, Jerash and the temples, plus stairs in some tombs.

Age and Children

Children are welcome and pay a lower child rate on the double room options.

Language

The tour is guided in English.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotels, flights and the Nile cruise. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

When you cancelCancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Jordan and Egypt tour include?

The package includes 10 hotel nights in Egypt and Jordan, 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with all meals, breakfast in Egypt and breakfast and dinner in Jordan, lunches during the Cairo tours, entrance fees to all sites in the program, airport transfers, domestic flights in Egypt, a one-way flight from Cairo to Amman, English-speaking guides at the sites and a jeep tour in Wadi Rum. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers.

Are the flights included?

The domestic flights in Egypt (Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo) and the one-way flight from Cairo to Amman are included. Your international flights to Cairo and home from Amman are not included.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Jordan?

Yes, you need a valid passport and the right visas for both countries. Visas, border fees and local taxes are not included in the price. Check the rules for your nationality and send us your passport details when you book. Egypt runs its official e-visa service at visa2egypt.gov.eg, so check your nationality there before you travel.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at Cairo airport on day 1 and ends at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on day 14. Book an arrival into Cairo and a departure from Amman.

Which hotels will I stay in?

You stay 4 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on the Nile cruise ship, 4 nights in Amman and 2 nights in Petra. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels on the booking form, while the cruise is on a 5-star ship. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.

Can the order of the days change?

Yes. Days can be switched depending on flight and cruise availability. You still see everything in the program.

Can children join?

Yes. A lower child rate applies on the double room options, and the booking form shows it. The trip has early starts and long days, so plan rest time for younger kids.

How fit do I need to be?

A normal level of fitness is enough. Petra, Jerash, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings involve a fair amount of walking on sand and uneven stone, and some tombs have stairs. The Wadi Rum section is by jeep.

What optional extras can I add?

You can add a hot air balloon flight, a trip to Abu Simbel or a day tour to Alexandria, plus extra hotel nights before or after the tour. Your guide can also suggest optional evening cruises and shows in Cairo.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable because hotels, flights and the cruise are pre-paid as soon as you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will check other dates, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

Why book with Booking-Tours

  • Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
  • Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
  • Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
  • Secure online paymentPay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe.
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