Egypt Nile Cruise & Jordan Tours
Coming to Egypt the land of the Pharaohs through going tours you will be navigating
in the history of this beautiful land Egypt .The 15 days tour to Egypt will enable you to enjoy visiting Cairo ,Luxor Aswan ,the black and the white desert ,so you will feel the taste of the beauty of the history and the beauty of the landscapes and the nature in Egypt.
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival day to Cairo
-Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport. Then you will be transferred by your private A/C vehicle. Upon arriving to the hotel our representative will help you with the check in procedures and give you the details about your tour for the next day.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids-Egyptian museum-Coptic Cairo-The Grand Bazaar
After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal Egyptologist tour guide to visit the great pyramid of Giza which is the only existing wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. At the Giza plateau you will not only see the great pyramid of Khufu Cheops but also the pyramid of Chefren ,the pyramid of Mykerinus ,the valley temple of Khefren and The Sphinx .The area would date back to almost 5000 years ago. Then, you will be transferred to the
Egyptian museum which houses around 150000 artifacts and you will enjoy the treasures of the boy-king Tut ankh Amun. You will then continue to see Coptic Cairo where you will see Some very old churches such as the hanging suspended Church and watch the places where Jesus Christ, Merry and Josef had hidden for sometime during their visit to the land of Egypt. Continue to visit Ben Ezra Jewish synagogue (the Jewish temple) where Moses; as some historians say; was found and received by the maid of the queen of Egypt at the basket in the Nile river. We will give you the chance to wonder in the oldest bazaar in the middle east which dates back to 1382 A.D, it is called Khan El Khalili Bazaar ,where you will experience the atmosphere of living in Islamic Cairo hundreds of years ago as you will see plenty of mosques, lots of narrow streets, alleys and some old fashion coffee shops, and many bazaars .At the end of the day you will be transferred to the train station to pick up your sleeper train where dinner will be served as well in your private cabins
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Cruise from Luxor
In the morning check out from your hotel .Then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor .In Luxor will be met and assisted, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5 star Nile cruise to check in. Then you will be visit the east bank of the Nile River to enjoy visiting Luxor temple. Then you will visit Karnak temple which is the biggest temple in the whole world. Then you will go back to your Nile cruise . Overnight in
Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Sail to Edfu
Breakfast will be served early morning On Nile cruise. Then you will be transferred to visit the west bank of the Nile river .You will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will see plenty of amazing ancient royal tombs dug in the mountains. Then you will visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most famous Egyptian queens. After, you will visit the colossi of memnon. Then you will be transferred back to the Nile cruise. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu .In the evening you will be enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Edfu/ Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on Nile Cruise, You will visit to the most well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to god Horus at Edfu. Lunch will be on board. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god. Continue sailing to Aswan . Dinner on board and overnight on board Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast on Nile cruise,you will enjoy your tour in Aswan.You start the tour visiting the High Dam. You will also visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt which is Philae Island Temple which is a Greco-Roman temple was built for the Egyptian people. Then you will be transferred to visit the Granite quarries where you will see the unfinished obelisk. Then you will be back to the Nile cruise. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Disembark the Nile Cruise/ Back to Cairo
After having your breakfast on board you will disembark from your Nile cruise .Then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo .Our representative will meet and assist you at the airport then you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in
Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Amman Tour
After having breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman. Our representative will be waiting for you at Queen Alia Airport .Upon arrival our representative will meet and assist you through the customs and immigration procedures. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Amman for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Umm Qais Tour
In the morning you will have about two hours drive to reach Gadara (Umm Qais), which belonged to the famous decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great.At Gadara (Umm Qais) you will have an nice view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. you will be transferred towards north to the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East ;it is the city of Jerash . Visit Oval Plaza, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum, the Temple of Artemis, fountains and its city walls pierced by towers and gates. After that you will move to Ajloun Castle.It was built by one of Salah Al-Dins generals in 1184 AD,his name is Izz Al-Din Usama . At the eand of the day tour you will be back to your hotel in Amman . Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Dead Sea in Jordan
After breakfast drive to Mt. Nebo where Moses had gazed at the Promised Land .Nebo is believed to be his burial ground. Then you visit the old monastery; overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho , Jerusalem and parts of the Holy Land. Then we will visit Madaba where you see the famous 4th century Byzantine mosaic map of Israel inside the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. After that you will transferred towards the lowest point on earth ;the Dead Sea. Its salty waters which are 10 times saltier than ocean water will enable you to enjoy the health benefits of its mineral mud and float. Overnight Amman hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11: Petra Tour
After having breakfast at your hotel, we will have a tour to the biggest attraction in Jordan; Petra. Petra was first established in around 6th century B.C .Petra was established by the Nabateans , a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended up to Syria. When you arrive there will begin the trip on horseback to the canyon, the so called Siq.Then you will continue your trip on foot to the most beautiful monument; the Treasury. Beside that you will enjoy seeing some old monuments such as the Street of Facades ,the Royal Tombs and Pharaohs Castle. At the end of your tour you will be transferred to Amman. Afterward back to hotel in Amman for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Final Departure
After breakfast transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your final departure.
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