Country
Jordan
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Travel Type
Private Tour

Visit the wonders of Egypt and Jordan. A great two week package that will leave you with excellent memories of bygone eras!

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
4* hotel with Sonesta Nile Goddess cruise AND 5* hotel with Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Inclusions

9-night hotel accommodation in double occupancy
3-night Nile cruise in double occupancy
Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo-Amman
Transfers to/from airports, ports, hotels, as per itinerary
Sightseeing with air conditioned vehicles
English-speaking local guides. in Egypt – shared on the cruise and private in Cairo. In Jordan private guide for day 9 and 10 of the itinerary. The rest in unguided.
20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Free visa on arrival in JORDAN if passport details received 30 days prior

Exclusions

International airfare – Egyptian visa: Canadian citizens: you must obtain a visa from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in Canada prior to your departure – Gratuities to hotels and cruise personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional excursions – Visa for Jordan (free if we receive your passport info 1 month prior)

Additional Information

Note

Must arrive in Cairo on a Wednesday

1

DAY 1 CAIRO

Arrive in Cairo. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Giza area overlooking the pyramids.

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 CAIRO

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Visit the magnificent pyramids of Giza and admire the mysterious Sphinx. Spend some time taking photos of these legendary creations. After lunch, visit the site of Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt and Sakkara, with its step pyramid.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 CAIRO - ASWAN – CRUISE

Transfer to the airport for your early flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your cruise. 11:00 Embarkation before lunch
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Felucca ride
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Nubian Folkloric Show

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Aswan

4

DAY 4 CRUISE

07:30 Visit the high Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
13:00 Lunch on board
13:30 Sail to KomOmbo
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo
19:00 Sail to Edfu
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Galabeya Party

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Luxor

5

DAY 5 CRUISE

06:30 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
08:15 Sail to Luxor
08:30 Breakfast on board
13:30 Lunch on board
20:00 Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance Show
20:30 Dinner on Board
22:00 Music in the lounge bar

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

DAY 6 CRUISE: LUXOR (END OF CRUISE) - CAIRO

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Disembarkation
08:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
14:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Check-in and night at leisure

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

7

DAY 7 CAIRO

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Antiquities housing the treasures of King Tut Ankh Amon. Visit the Citadel, built in 1183, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Enjoy exploring the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar for some treasures to bring back home!

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

8

DAY 8 CAIRO - AMMAN

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Arrive in Amman and transfer to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Amman for 1 night

9

DAY 9 AMMAN – MADABA – NEBO – PETRA

Breakfast in the hotel – check-out and transfer to Madaba, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, visit the Saint George Church famous for the 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. After proceed to visit Mount Nebo: the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and The River Jordan. Continue to hotel in Petra for check-in and overnight

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Petra for 1 night

10

DAY 10 PETRA – WADI RUM

Breakfast in the hotel, check-out and start half day visit of Petra - historical and archaeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Known as the capital city of the Nabateans and currently a symbol of Jordan. Transfer to Wadi Rum: known as The Valley of the Moon – cut into the sandstone and granite rock. Inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabateans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples. We will arrange 4x4 Jeep safari by Bedouin Jeep for about 2hrs – proceed to camp in Wadi Rum.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : 1 night in a desert camp (Captains desert camp or Suncity camp – no rating *)

11

DAY 11 WADI RUM – AQABA

Leave your desert camp and head to the Red Sea resort area of Aqaba. Relax by the hotel pool or the city beaches, explore the market, the ancient ruins of Aqaba or explore the amazing marine life by snorkeling or scuba diving.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Aqaba for 1 night

12

DAY 12 AQABA – DEAD SEA – AMMAN

After breakfast depart for the Dead Sea. Enjoy a float on the Dead Sea and spa facilities at a planned hotel stop. Return to Amman for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Amman for 1 night

13

DAY 13 AMMAN

Check out from your hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

4* hotels

Cairo: Ramses Hilton†
†The hotel is undergoing renovations until June 2024, including the elevators and the ballroom. The work will take place between the hours of 10 am – 8 pm, and our clients will be staying in rooms far from elevator renovation area.
Cruise: Blue Shadow cruise /Sonesta Nile Goddess
Amman: Century park
Petra: Petra Guesthouse
Wadi Rum: Suncity camp or Captain’s Desert Camp
Aqaba: Double Tree by Hilton

5* hotels

Cairo: Mena House
Cruise: Movenpick Lily or Lotus cruise / Sonesta Moon goddess
Amman: Bristol
Petra: Movenpick Petra
Wadi Rum: Suncity camp or Captain’s Desert Camp
Aqaba: Holiday Inn resort Dead Sea

FOR DEPARTURES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

4* hotel with Sonesta Nile Goddess cruise AND 5* hotel with Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Prices per person, in CA$, starting from, Double Occupancy Double occupancy
Land Portion
Single occupancy
Land Portion
Departures 2023 and 2024 4*
standard
5*
standard
4*
standard
5*
standard
September 20, 2023 – April 30 2024 5925 7350 7755 10,115
May 1 – 20 September 2024 5800 6325 8770 8770
Peak season supplement between December 10, 2023 – January 7, 2024 March 20 – April 10, 2024 On request

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

4* hotel with Sonesta Nile Goddess cruise AND 5* hotel with Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

***Guaranteed with 2 people. Single supp. applies with min two people traveling.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.