Classic Egypt and Jordan Tour

Classic Egypt and Jordan Tour

An unusual trip through history to explore the mysterious greatness of the pharaohs whilst sailing along the Nile Valley in Egypt, then move to see the magnificent monuments in Jordan from Amman to Petra.     Get your itinerary and enjoy your tour to Egypt Jordan.

Countries

2 Countries
12 Cities

Type

Private Tour
English Speaking Guide

Duration

12 Days
11 Nights

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Egypt
12 Days · 11 Nights

Experience two of the Middle East’s most fascinating destinations in one thoughtfully planned journey through Egypt and Jordan.

Begin in Cairo with the timeless Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) before flying south to Luxor, where your four-night Nile cruise begins. Explore the great temples and royal tombs of Upper Egypt as you sail toward Aswan, with the option to add extraordinary Abu Simbel before returning to Cairo.

Continue to Jordan for Roman ruins, biblical landscapes and the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, before completing your journey at magnificent Petra, approached through the dramatic Siq.

With private touring on land and shared guided sightseeing during the Nile cruise, the journey combines personal service, cultural depth and a relaxed river experience within a well-balanced 12-day itinerary.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

12 Days · 11 Nights

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Day 1: Welcome to Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours tour manager will meet you in the Immigration and Customs area, holding a sign displaying your name and the Memphis Tours logo. After a…

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours tour manager will meet you in the Immigration and Customs area, holding a sign displaying your name and the Memphis Tours logo.

After assistance with arrival formalities, transfer to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour manager will assist with check-in and review your itinerary and confirmed sightseeing arrangements with you.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Non

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Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast, meet your private guide and travel to the legendary Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, see the iconic Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant…

After breakfast, meet your private guide and travel to the legendary Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, see the iconic Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple.

Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for an extraordinary introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization and its archaeological treasures. Return to your hotel after the visit.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum.
Optional Experience: Entry inside the Great Pyramid can be arranged at additional cost, subject to availability.

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Day 3: Fly to Luxor & Begin Your Nile Cruise

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your included flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred privately to your confirmed Nile cruise for embarkation. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lun…

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your included flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred privately to your confirmed Nile cruise for embarkation. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch on board before beginning your exploration of Luxor’s celebrated East Bank.

Walk through the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its vast courtyards and towering columns, before continuing to elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully positioned near the Nile.

Return to the cruise for dinner and your first night on board.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Good to Know: Cairo–Luxor flight times are confirmed according to airline availability and may require an early departure. Domestic flights include 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lb) per guest, subject to airline conditions

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Day 4: Valley of the Kings & Luxor’s West Bank

After breakfast, cross the Nile to Luxor’s legendary West Bank, where Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs created some of the ancient world’s most remarkable royal monuments. Begin in the Valley of the King…

After breakfast, cross the Nile to Luxor’s legendary West Bank, where Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs created some of the ancient world’s most remarkable royal monuments.

Begin in the Valley of the Kings, walking into three of the standard tombs open to visitors on the day of your visit. Their richly decorated passages offer a vivid glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs about royalty and the afterlife.

Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, before stopping beside the monumental Colossi of Memnon.

Return to your cruise for lunch as you begin sailing south, leaving Luxor behind and watching the scenery of the Nile unfold from the deck.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Good to Know: Standard Valley of the Kings admission includes three open tombs, with the selection changing according to the official rotation. Special-entry tombs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI require separate tickets and can be added at extra cost, subject to availability.

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Day 5:Edfu - Kom Ombo

Wake to another day on the Nile as your cruise reaches Edfu, home to one of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved ancient temples. After breakfast, your Memphis Tours guide will accompany you by horse-drawn carriag…

Wake to another day on the Nile as your cruise reaches Edfu, home to one of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved ancient temples.

After breakfast, your Memphis Tours guide will accompany you by horse-drawn carriage from the riverbank through the town of Edfu to the Temple of Horus. Passing through its monumental gateway, explore the grand courtyards, columned halls and sanctuary of this remarkably complete Ptolemaic temple.

After your visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing south. Enjoy lunch on board and time to relax on deck as palm-lined villages and farmland pass along the riverbanks.

Later, arrive at Kom Ombo, where the temple rises directly beside the Nile. Step ashore and walk with your guide to this unusual double sanctuary, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its mirrored courts and halls make it unlike any other temple along the river.

Return to the ship after your visit and continue sailing toward Aswan, enjoying dinner and your evening on board.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple

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Day 6: Philae Temple & Aswan

Wake in Aswan, where the Nile landscape becomes wider, quieter and distinctly Nubian in character. After breakfast, visit the ancient granite quarries and the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, which offers a fascinating …

Wake in Aswan, where the Nile landscape becomes wider, quieter and distinctly Nubian in character.

After breakfast, visit the ancient granite quarries and the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, which offers a fascinating look at how enormous monuments were carved directly from the bedrock.

Continue to the river and board a motorboat to Philae Temple, beautifully set on an island and dedicated principally to the goddess Isis. The approach across the water is part of the experience, revealing the temple gradually against the Nile landscape. Return to your cruise and enjoy your final afternoon and evening on board.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Templ

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Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel & Return to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark your Nile cruise in Aswan. For one of Egypt’s most memorable archaeological experiences, join an optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel, where the colossal rock-cut temples of …

After breakfast, disembark your Nile cruise in Aswan. For one of Egypt’s most memorable archaeological experiences, join an optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel, where the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari overlook Lake Nasser. The scale of the façades and the story of how the temples were relocated to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser make Abu Simbel one of the most extraordinary sites in Egypt.

Afterward, transfer to Aswan Airport for your included flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred privately to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Experience: Abu Simbel Temples
Good to Know: Abu Simbel involves a very early start and approximately 3½ hours of driving each way, with around two hours at the site. The Aswan–Cairo flight is confirmed according to airline availability and may depart later in the day.

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Day 8: Cairo to Amman — Welcome to Jordan

Enjoy breakfast and free time according to your flight schedule before transferring privately to Cairo International Airport. Fly to Amman, where a Memphis Tours representative will meet and assist you upon arrival at…

Enjoy breakfast and free time according to your flight schedule before transferring privately to Cairo International Airport.

Fly to Amman, where a Memphis Tours representative will meet and assist you upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport before your private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast
Good to Know: The Cairo–Amman international flight is not included in the package price. We can assist you with booking a suitable flight that coordinates with your confirmed itinerary.

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Day 9: Umm Qais, Jerash & Ajloun

After breakfast, travel north through Jordan to Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, set high above the Jordan Valley with sweeping views toward the Sea of Galilee and surrounding countryside. Continue to Jerash, one of the best…

After breakfast, travel north through Jordan to Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, set high above the Jordan Valley with sweeping views toward the Sea of Galilee and surrounding countryside.

Continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East. Walk with your local guide through its grand colonnaded streets, plazas, temples and theaters and imagine the city at the height of Roman rule.

Later, visit Ajloun Castle, the impressive 12th-century hilltop fortress built during the era of Salah al-Din.

Return to Amman in the evening.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Umm Qais, Jerash, Ajloun Castle

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Day 10: Mount Nebo, Madaba & the Dead Sea

After breakfast, travel to Mt. Nebo, traditionally associated with Moses and offering panoramic views across the Jordan Valley on clear days. Continue to Madaba to see the famous Byzantine mosaic map preserved inside …

After breakfast, travel to Mt. Nebo, traditionally associated with Moses and offering panoramic views across the Jordan Valley on clear days.

Continue to Madaba to see the famous Byzantine mosaic map preserved inside St. George’s Church.

From there, descend through the dramatic landscape to the Dead Sea, the lowest exposed land point on Earth.

Enjoy time beside its mineral-rich waters and experience the remarkable natural buoyancy that makes floating here one of Jordan’s most distinctive travel experiences.

Return to Amman after your visit.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dead Sea
Good to Know: Bring swimwear, water shoes or sandals and a change of clothes if you plan to enter the Dead Sea.

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Day 11: Petra — The Rose-Red City

After breakfast, depart Amman for the approximately 2½-hour drive to Petra, Jordan’s extraordinary Nabataean city and one of the world’s great archaeological destinations. From the Visitor Center, w…

After breakfast, depart Amman for the approximately 2½-hour drive to Petra, Jordan’s extraordinary Nabataean city and one of the world’s great archaeological destinations.

From the Visitor Center, walk toward the entrance of the Siq, a dramatic narrow gorge framed by towering sandstone cliffs.

Follow the ancient passage until the magnificent Treasury gradually comes into view—one of travel’s most memorable reveals.

Continue exploring Petra with your local guide, discovering carved façades, tombs and monuments that tell the story of the Nabataeans and the trading city they created more than two thousand years ago.

After your visit, walk back through the Siq and return to Amman.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit: Petra
Good to Know: Petra involves considerable walking over uneven surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes and a reasonable level of mobility will make the experience more enjoyable.

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Day 12: Departure from Amman

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and free time according to your international flight schedule. At the appropriate time, transfer privately to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and free time according to your international flight schedule.

At the appropriate time, transfer privately to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

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An unusual trip through history to explore the mysterious greatness of the pharaohs whilst sailing along the Nile Valley in Egypt, then move to see the magni…

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    Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports .

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    Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.

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    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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    Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.

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    Accommodation for 4 nights on 5 star Superior Nile cruise on full board.

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    Accommodation for 4 nights in Amman including daily breakfast.

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    Domestic flight (Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo).

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    All sightseeing tours in Egypt Cairo, Luxor, Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary.

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    Sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group.

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    Two day tours in Amman & the Dead Sea as described above.

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    Day tour in Petra sights as described above in itinerary.

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    Private English speaking guide in Cairo.

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    Spot Local English guide in Petra for about 02/03 hours.

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    Spot Local English guide in Jerash for about an hour.

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    English speaking driver in the Dead Sea, Umm Qais, Ajloun.

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    Entrance fees to the above mentioned places.

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    Meals in hotels, Nile cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary.

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    A bottle of water during you trip

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    All transfers to / from airports & hotels by an A/C vehicle.

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    All taxes & service charge.

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    International Airfare

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    Entry visa to Egypt & Jordan

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    Cairo / Amman flight

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    Any optional tours

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 The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.  

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Evans

“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

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K. Louis

“ Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.

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Karen

“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!

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Jess

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The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.

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Marline

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Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.  

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Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.  

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The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.   

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