Egypt and Jordan Discovery

You’ll make an early start this morning for your flight to Aswan. After landing, a friendly face will meet you and take you straight to your Nile cruise boat, ready to settle in for the days of adventure ahead. Most sailings include an afternoon visit to the beautiful Temple of Philae before you begin your journey along the river.

As you sail between Aswan and Luxor, your cruise will likely include stops at two remarkable riverside temples. Kom Ombo is often visited after dark, which gives it an atmospheric glow, while Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, is usually where you’ll moor for the night. There are a lot of different Nile cruise options available, and as always, we'll be sure to find the best one for you. 

Your cruise will usually have you arriving in Luxor around lunchtime, leaving the afternoon free to explore the extraordinary temples of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor. Both are vast, atmospheric and full of detail that your local guide will help bring to life. This evening, you can opt to return to Karnak for the Sound and Light Show, which offers a different, after-dark perspective on the complex. We'd recommend it!

This morning starts bright and early so you can make the most of Luxor’s remarkable West Bank. The Valley of the Kings is the headline act, but there’s plenty more to discover, with everything from the striking Temple of Hatshepsut to the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu and the Tombs of the Workers well worth a visit. After a full morning exploring these extraordinary sites, you’ll head to the airport for a short flight to Cairo. On arrival, a friendly face will be waiting to take you to your hotel for the next two nights.

Today’s guided tour takes you through Cairo’s remarkable pyramid complexes with a brilliant local expert leading the way. You’ll begin at the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, soaking up the scale and centuries of history they hold. Afterwards, you’ll explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the country’s most extraordinary artefacts. The day continues at Saqqara and Dashur, where the quieter atmosphere offers a very different, and refreshingly peaceful, perspective on Egypt’s ancient engineering.

You’ll head to the airport this morning for your direct flight to Amman, Jordan’s lively capital and your first taste of the second country on your trip. On arrival, one of our team will be waiting to meet you and take you to your hotel, where you’ll settle in for a two-night stay.

After breakfast, your local guide will take you through some of Amman’s best landmarks, including the Roman amphitheatre and the hilltop citadel with its far-reaching views. From here, you’ll head north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, where grand colonnades and temples are extremely well preserved against a scenic rural backdrop.

Today’s journey south to Petra is packed with interest and stops along the way. En route, you can choose to stop at the striking crusader castles of Kerak and Showbak, the Biblical viewpoint at Mount Nebo, or the beautiful mosaic-adorned town of Madaba. There’s also the chance to visit Little Petra, a brilliant introduction to what awaits. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Petra and settle into your hotel for a three-night stay.

Today is likely to be a real highlight of your Egypt and Jordan holiday, with a full day to uncover the ancient city of Petra. Your morning will be spent with a knowledgeable local guide who’ll lead you through its most famous landmarks, from the Treasury to the Monastery and the Place of High Sacrifice. The afternoon is yours to wander at your own pace, giving you time to explore this remarkable site and take it all in.

With so many remarkable corners to explore, a second day in Petra is well worth it. This time, you’ll take the quieter route from Little Petra, following a gentle trail that leads up towards the Monastery. A local guide will accompany you for the climb before leaving you to continue discovering Petra at your own pace. In the evening, you might like to join a hands-on cookery class at the Petra Kitchen, it's a brilliant, sociable way to round off the day. And you'll head home with a few new recipes up your sleeve, too. 

After a holiday packed full of sightseeing, you’ll drive north for one day of relaxation at the Dead Sea. If you've got the energy for one last big adventure, we'd recommend making a detour into the Wadi Rum on route for a jeep tour through this picturesque desert before arriving at the Dead Sea later this afternoon.

Your adventure comes to an end today as you'll be driven to the airport for your flight back to the UK, full of stories of your experiences in two incredible countries.