| Duration |
14 Day / 13 Night |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Luxor / Hurghada / Amman / Madaba / Petra |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Cairo Airport or Amman Airport |
This 14 day luxury Egypt and Jordan tour covers Cairo's Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, a 5 star Nile cruise from Aswan through Abu Simbel to Luxor, three nights on Hurghada's Red Sea, and a Jordan leg reaching Madaba, the Dead Sea, and Petra, with 5 star accommodation throughout both countries. As one of our premier Egypt tours to multiple countries, it combines Egypt's ancient wonders with Jordan's iconic heritage sites in a seamless luxury journey. It is the only luxury Egypt & Jordan itinerary that pairs a Hurghada Red Sea resort stay with a premium Nile cruise and Abu Simbel journey.
Day 1 opens in Cairo with a Nile dinner cruise past floodlit monuments. Days 2 and 3 cover the Giza Pyramids Complex, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Day 4 flies from Cairo to Aswan to board the Nile cruise, visiting the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Day 5 makes the day trip south to Abu Simbel's twin rock temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. Then sails north past Kom Ombo Temple. Day 6 sail to Edfu Temple and Luxor Temple. Day 7 reaches Luxor's west bank Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and east bank Karnak Temple, then transfers to Hurghada. Days 8, 9, and 10 are leisure days on the Red Sea with optional snorkelling and a desert safari. Day 11 flies from Hurghada to Cairo, then Cairo to Amman. Day 12 visits Madaba's St. George's Church, the Byzantine mosaic map, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea. Day 13 is a full day in Petra: the Siq approach to Al Khazneh, Royal Tombs, Great Theatre, and Qasr al-Bint. Day 14 departs Amman.
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The only luxury Egypt & Jordan tour combining Hurghada's Red Sea resort stay with a premium Nile cruise and Abu Simbel 5 star throughout both countries.
Arc I · Cairo to the Pyramids
Three days across ancient and Islamic Cairo, monument to bazaar
Your Tripidays guide meets you at Cairo Airport, manages all arrival formalities, and transfers you to your 5-star hotel. After settling in, you board a private Nile dinner cruise gliding past the floodlit corniche and Cairo Opera House as live music and traditional tannoura performances run alongside dinner.
Your first Egyptian landmark is the river itself, seen at night from deck level with the lit city moving past on both banks. The Nile here is 1 kilometre wide at Cairo, the performance stage, and the water together gives you the full scale of it.
Dinner
Your guide picks you up after breakfast for the full Giza plateau sequence: three pyramid complexes, the Sphinx enclosure, and the Valley Temple before the afternoon crowds arrive. The afternoon moves to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the plateau's edge.
Stand before the legendary Great Pyramid of Khufu, alongside the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. These monumental structures, over 4,500 years old, remain a testament to Egyptian engineering brilliance and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Encounter the mysterious Great Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Plateau, with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s face. This iconic sculpture embodies strength, wisdom, and ancient Egyptian symbolism.
Inside, the pink Aswan granite columns absorb and hold light in a way the open plateau does not; your guide explains how the body of Khafre was prepared here before the causeway procession to his pyramid.
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), housing priceless artifacts and treasures that chronicle Egypt’s civilization from the Pharaonic era to modern times. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of ancient relics under one roof.
Breakfast, Lunch
The morning opens at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization before the old city takes over the afternoon.
Discover the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to the revered Royal Mummies and thousands of artifacts tracing Egypt’s evolution from pharaohs to modern times.
This 14th-century Fatimid spine through Islamic Cairo runs for nearly a kilometre with uninterrupted medieval façades; your guide stops at the Qalawun complex, whose inlaid marble floor dates to 1284 and is still intact underfoot.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with colorful lanterns, aromatic spices, and handcrafted souvenirs. This iconic marketplace has enchanted travelers for generations.
Breakfast, Lunch
Arc II · Aswan to Karnak
Nile cruise south to Abu Simbel, north through Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor
An early domestic flight carries you from Cairo to Aswan, where your private guide meets the aircraft and transfers directly to the cruise berth. Embarkation is before lunch; the afternoon runs three Aswan sites before the ship sets sail.
Visit the modern marvel, the Aswan High Dam, which tamed the Nile and transformed Egyptian agriculture. Learn its fascinating construction history and impact on the country’s economy.
Explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, gracefully set on an island, blending natural beauty with divine mythology.
Still lying in the granite quarry where it cracked 3,500 years ago, it would have been 42 metres tall and 1,200 tonnes. Your guide shows the ancient chisel tool marks cut directly into the living rock around it.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Before dawn, get your breakfast boxes, then travel by road to Abu Simbel to visit the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to your Nile cruise ship for breakfast and begin sailing north toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, then continue cruising along the Nile to Edfu for the night.
Admire the colossal Abu Simbel Temples, carved by Ramses II and relocated by UNESCO. These masterpieces showcase ancient Egyptian artistry and engineering brilliance. Travelers who prefer a shorter itinerary focused on the Nile Valley and Jordan's highlights may also consider our 12 Day Egypt Jordan Nile Cruise Abu Simbel Petra package, which combines Abu Simbel, a Nile cruise, and Petra in a more compact timeframe.
You approach the dual-entrance sanctuary, one axis for Sobek the crocodile god, one for Horus the falcon, and your guide explains the medical instruments carved on the rear wall, a set of ancient surgical tools that include scalpels, forceps, and bone saws, dated to the Ptolemaic period.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved sanctuaries of ancient Egypt. Return to the cruise and continue sailing north to Luxor, passing through the Nile's fertile riverbanks. In the evening, explore the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple, where towering columns and statues create one of Egypt's most impressive nighttime experiences.
Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples, which reflects Egyptian religious devotion and grandeur.
As evening falls, step into Luxor Temple, where golden illumination transforms the ancient sanctuary into one of Egypt's most captivating sights. Wander between soaring columns and monumental statues while your guide reveals the stories of pharaohs who once passed through these sacred halls.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise docks at Luxor for a full day on both banks before the evening transfer to Hurghada begins the Red Sea chapter of this luxury Egypt and Jordan tour. Guests seeking additional guided touring time along the Nile may wish to explore our 16 Day Luxury Egypt Jordan Escorted Nile Cruise, which extends the escorted Egypt and Jordan experience with a longer sightseeing schedule.
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, an immense site of chapels, halls, and columns that reveal the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt.
Walk among pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, a treasure trove of royal history and art.
Marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into cliffs, reflecting her power, elegance, and architectural mastery.
Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, guardian statues of ancient Thebes, telling stories of Egypt’s glorious past.
Breakfast, Lunch
Arc III · Hurghada Red Sea
Three resort days on the coast between the cruise and Jordan
Spend a full day at leisure on the golden beaches of Hurghada, soaking up the sun and enjoying the tranquil waters of the Red Sea.
Enhance your experience with an optional snorkeling adventure, exploring vibrant underwater worlds and colorful marine life.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend another leisurely day on Hurghada’s beaches, swimming, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the serene coastal atmosphere.
Take an optional desert safari, discovering sweeping dunes and dramatic landscapes just outside the Red Sea coast.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your final full day at leisure, relaxing on the golden sands and swimming in the calm, crystal-clear Red Sea waters.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arc IV · Madaba to Petra
Jordan leg: mosaic church, Mount Nebo, Dead Sea float, full Petra day
Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo airport for the international flight to Amman Queen Alia International. Your Jordanian guide meets arrivals, transfers to the 5 star Amman hotel, and briefs on the two-day Jordan programme.
Breakfast
Three sites in sequence south of Amman, each within an hour's drive of the others.
Your guide walks you directly up to the 6th-century mosaic floor map of the Holy Land, 94 metres wide at its original extent, with Jerusalem clearly delineated at the centre. The tessera work in the Jordan River section is unusually fine and still reads the water flow direction correctly after 1,500 years on the floor.
At 817 metres, this ridge above the Dead Sea basin is where the Book of Deuteronomy records Moses viewing Canaan; the view on a clear day carries from the Dead Sea to the Jerusalem hills. The Serpentine Cross sculpture at the summit references both Moses's bronze serpent and the Christian crucifixion. Your guide explains the dual iconography.
You enter the water from your guide's preferred access point on the Jordanian shore. The salt concentration 34%, against the ocean's 3.5% means the float is involuntary; your guide explains that the lake is 430 metres below sea level and losing approximately one metre of surface height per year due to water diversion.
Breakfast, Lunch
A full day in the Nabataean capital, the Jordan anchor site of this 14 day luxury Egypt & Jordan tour.
Your guide enters the Siq with you on foot: 1.2 kilometres of slot canyon narrowing to 3 metres wide before opening onto the Treasury's 43-metre carved façade. The guide stops twice in the canyon to show the Nabataean hydraulic channels cut into the rock walls at shoulder height, the engineering that made the city viable in desert conditions.
The four rock-cut tomb façades directly above the colonnaded street are readable in sequence: Urn Tomb (1st century AD), Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb, and Palace Tomb. Your guide reads the order of scale. The Palace Tomb façade is 47 metres wide, wider than anything else in the city.
Carved entirely from the rock face in the 1st century AD, seating 8,500 spectators, your guide shows the drainage cuts in the orchestra floor, still functional when it rains.
The only free-standing structure in Petra still at near-full height, built without mortar in the Nabataean manner around 30 BC; the temple's purpose, whether dedicated to Dushara, Al-Uzza, or a combined deity, remains unresolved, and your guide presents the current scholarly debate rather than a settled answer.
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to Amman Queen Alia Airport for international departure. Your Jordanian guide accompanies you to the terminal and completes departure formalities. Travelers looking for an even longer luxury escape that combines Egypt, Jordan, a Nile cruise, and extended Red Sea relaxation can explore our 21 Day Luxury Egypt Jordan Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh itinerary, which expands the coastal experience beyond Hurghada.
Breakfast
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This 14-day tour includes 5-star accommodation in Cairo (3 nights), aboard a Nile cruise ship (3 nights), in Hurghada (3 nights), and in Amman (3 nights), with private guides, two domestic Egypt flights, all entrance fees across both countries, and daily breakfast. The full Egypt leg covers Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Hurghada; the Jordan leg covers Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, and Petra.
This is the only luxury 14 day Egypt & Jordan tour that adds three nights at a Hurghada Red Sea resort between the Nile cruise and the Jordan leg, giving you Abu Simbel, 5-star cruise sailing, Red Sea recovery days, and Petra in a single itinerary, all at 5-star standard.
Highlights include:
Dead Sea access is included on Day 12 of this Egypt & Jordan tour. Your guide takes you to the Jordanian shore, where the 34% salt concentration makes floating involuntary, and the water's mineral composition leaves skin noticeably softer within 20 minutes.
In Egypt: 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo, 3 nights in a 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing from Aswan to Luxor, and 3 nights in a 5-star hotel directly on the Hurghada Red Sea coast. In Jordan: 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Amman, used as the base for both the Madaba/Dead Sea day and the Petra day.
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