Egypt in Full with Jordan & Petra — 12 Days
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Discover the very best of two of the world's greatest ancient civilisations on this comprehensive 12-day grand tour combining Egypt and Jordan, masterfully curated by Sokar Travel. Begin in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then sail the timeless Nile aboard a deluxe cruise from Aswan to Luxor, taking in the High Dam, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Cross to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to explore Roman Jerash, the hilltop Ajlun Castle, the rose-red city of Petra, and the biblical landscapes of Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea. A seamless itinerary with private guiding, full-board Nile cruise and Spanish-speaking assistance throughout.
Tour Highlights
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- 4 nights in Cairo on a bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise on a full-board basis (drinks not included).
- Full-day visit to the three Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren, plus the included visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
- Full day in Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Khan El-Khalili bazaar and Coptic Cairo.
- Spanish-speaking assistance on arrival or departure at the airports and during all transfers to/from the hotel/cruise or airports.
- Cruise sightseeing — Aswan: felucca ride around the islands, the High Dam, the Temple of Philae. Kom Ombo: temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Edfu: temple of Horus. Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
- All in/out transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Arrival and assistance at Amman International Airport.
- 4 nights' accommodation in Amman including half-board.
- All transfers in Jordan in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
- One daily bottle of mineral water.
- Guide according to the desired language.
- Entry to the interior of the pyramids.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Service and tipping fees for porters / guide / driver / cruise: 75 USD per person (payable on arrival in Egypt).
- Service and tipping fees for porters / representative / driver (except guide): 45 USD per person (payable on arrival in Jordan).
- Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan / Luxor–Cairo and Cairo–Amman.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal insurance (theft, illness, loss, personal injury, etc.).
- Extra meals and drinks.
- Optional excursions.
- International flights.
- Hotel and cruise taxes (VAT and TDF): 95 USD per person (payable on arrival).
Tour Plan
Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Reception, assistance and private transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Cairo.
Day 2 — Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day included visit to the three Pyramids of Giza — Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus — the eternal Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren (entry to the interior of a pyramid not included). In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where you will admire a magnificent collection of pharaonic treasures, especially those of Tutankhamun. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 3 — Cairo: Citadel, Khan El-Khalili & Coptic Cairo (Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Included visit to the city of Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, and Coptic Cairo. Optional buffet dinner with a show on a boat along the Nile. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 4 — Cairo → Aswan: High Dam, Philae & Felucca (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport and flight to Aswan. On arrival, transfer to the cruise ship and embarkation. Lunch on board. Visit the High Dam — considered the largest dam in the world in its time, with a body of 3,800 metres and 111 metres high — and the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, built in the Greek period and relocated to the island of Agilkia to save it from the waters of the Nile after the dam was built. Afterwards, enjoy a felucca ride around the islands of Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 5 — Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Full-board on board. Free morning with the option of an excursion to Abu Simbel (optional). Sailing to Kom Ombo and visit to the temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, notable above all for its relief of medical instruments. Sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 — Edfu → Esna → Luxor (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Full-board on board. Visit to the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the most important after Karnak, remarkable for its gradual lighting design leading to the dark inner sanctuary. Sailing to Luxor and visit to the Karnak Temple — the largest temple in Egypt, with its avenue of rams and its hall of 132 columns — and the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, with its Avenue of the Sphinxes, its obelisk over 25 metres high and the statues of Ramses II. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 7 — Luxor → Cairo (Breakfast)
Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit to the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs lie from when Thebes was the capital of Egypt, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon. At the appointed time, transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo. Reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 8 — Cairo → Amman (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the international airport with Spanish-speaking assistance from our representative. Arrival and assistance at Amman International Airport by our Spanish-speaking representative, followed by transfer to the hotel.
Day 9 — Amman / Jerash / Ajlun / Amman (Breakfast & Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Jerash, considered one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, where you will see colonnaded streets and pavements, hilltop temples, impressive theatres, spacious public squares and baths. Then transfer to Ajlun Castle, built by Izz Al-Din Usama, one of Saladin's generals, in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of the region. Return to Amman and transfer to the hotel.
Day 10 — Amman / Petra / Amman (Breakfast & Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit Petra, the ancient Nabataean city carved into the rose-red rock. Walk through the Siq, a natural gorge shaped by the Nabataeans, enjoying the beautiful carvings of statues, idols and niches until you reach the Treasury. Return to Amman and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11 — Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo / Dead Sea / Amman (Breakfast & Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Madaba, home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, made of two million pieces of local stone. Then visit Mount Nebo, the place where Moses gazed upon the Promised Land and believed to be his burial site, including the ancient monastery with panoramic views over the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. Transfer to the Dead Sea, famed for its warm, salty waters — ten times saltier than any other sea and rich in minerals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium and bromine. Then transfer to Amman.
Day 12 — Amman / Airport (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Amman International Airport to take your return flight. End of our services.



