Start in Cairo- A Grand 14 day Tour of Egypt and Jordan, Including Petra, Memphis and Sakkara
Without any International Air Fare - In and out of Cairo

We have even included all the tips . No Hidden Charges. No Additional Tax.

For guests who have air miles or special air fare deal into Cairo and out of Cairo at the end of the tour, this is the perfect choice. Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this journey: Cairo , Sakkara , Memphis, Dahshour and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains of Sinai, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Starts weekly in Cairo, year round .

DAY 1- CAIRO - Sunday , Monday or Fridays Weekly- Year Round ( subject to cruise availability)
( click here if your prefer to start in Amman Jordan)
Our Egypt-based local rep. greets you in bustling Cairo airport and escorts you to your hotel . The Egyptian visa may be issued for a limited number of nationalities such as : for American, Australian , NZ, EU , Canadian, Mexican and Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Please pay the visa fee $ 15 upon arrival in cash. After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - CAIRO- Dahshour, Memphis, Sakkara - Monday (BL)
A morning tour takes us to the time capsule treasure of Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo: DAHSOUR - we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour: For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.

After lunch at a the Mena House : The afternoon is for Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and Nobles tombs/Mastabas.

DAY 3 - CAIRO and Giza Pyramids - Tuesday (BLD)
Your exploration of the ancient world begins today! First stop is the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. We'll also stop at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Then it's on to Giza and the mysteries of the Pyramids and Sphinx.
Lunch is included at Naguib Mahfouz or Hadaik Al-Azhar Park or similar , then off to the museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra . Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre (140-foot) cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by the kings of Ancient Egypt. Dinner at La Bodega restaurant or Abu El-Sid , or similar .

We are glad to include the entrance fee to get inside the Great Pyramid , if interested , please read this first : The King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid was not meant to be visited:
Getting to it is challenging, and once you enter, it is very difficult to turn back. The stone passage is only wide enough for one person. You must be in good physical condition, able to climb several flights of stairs, bend double, crouch and duck-walk for short distances. The King's Chamber itself is the world's most claustrophobic place, with dim light and heavy, hot, oxygen-poor air. There is no ventilation. If you are at all sensitive to claustrophobia or confinement, or if you have any sort of respiratory condition, for your own safety and the safety of others, you must not enter the pyramid because it is impossible to remove a person or to bring aid to them quickly

DAY 4 - ASWAN- Nile Cruise- Wednesday (BLD)
After breakfast , we fly to Aswan ( or Luxor ) where we settle you into your cabin on your Nile steamer. Complimentary welcome fruit basket. We'll visit the world famous Nubian Museum, the enormous dams at Aswan, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse- drawn carriage ride throughout Aswan souks and water front.

DAY 5 - KOM OMBO - Nile Cruise- Thursday (BLD)
We cruise northward down the Nile today, at a stately pace, disembarking for a visit to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek. We'll also see Haroeris, the solar disk.

DAY 6 - EDFU - LUXOR- Nile Cruise - Friday (BLD)
Horse-drawn carriages or vans meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Then we'll continue beside the Nile to take in an array of ancient splendors: the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple of Queen Hatshepsut ; and, back in Luxor, the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak. Evening Sound and Light show at Karnak ( please bring a jacket and a flash light )

DAY 7 - SHARM EL SHEIKH - RED SEA - Saturday (B)
Now that you've seen the best of the Egypt of the Pharaohs, our guides escort you to the airport. You'll fly over the Sinai Peninsula and land at historic Sharm El Sheik on the Red Sea. You're at the beach and free to swim, or explore under the waters.

DAY 8 - SHARM EL SHEIK - Dinner with the Bedouins- Sunday (BLD)
Relax! Today is set aside as a strategic mid-journey break. Spend some time in the sun, but don't miss your chance to snorkel or dive under Red Sea waters for an array of coral and glittering tropical fish.
Lunch at the hotel. Meet the Bedouin and enjoy dinner in the Sinai.

Day 9 - Saladin’s Castle and Pharaoh’s Island- Monday ( BL)
Breakfast at the hotel, lunch box will be prepared by your chef and includes bottled water.
Just off the Sinai along the northern reaches of the Gulf of Aqaba lies one of the more curious and scenic locales in this part of the world.

The rulers of the Nile might once have held sway over these rocks and sand and water of Pharaoh’s Island (or Coral Island, or Geziret Faraoun). More certain is that Crusaders established an outpost here, on the site of a onetime Phoenician port, and erected a castle in 1115 A.D. to protect pilgrims on the way to St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai wilderness. The island did double duty as a base from which to attack Arab traders, which led to its capture by Saladin (or Salah El-Din). The legendary Arab leader strengthened the fortifications, and his name remains attached to the castle. Later, it was a Mameluke and Ottoman outpost.

We’ll have a treasured half-day opportunity to board a boat to visit this rarely seen fortress island. We’ll motor northward from Sharm El Sheikh, following the rocky coast, passing Bedouin travelers on camels, and secluded beaches, with occasional sightings of desert foxes. At Dahab or Nuweiba, we’ll embark for our short crossing to the island.

Once ashore, we’ll wander through the precincts of the reconstructed castle, with its courtyard, storerooms, galleys, and dining rooms, and appreciate the natural harbor that made this such a coveted outpost. And we’ll take in the unusual offshore vista of the breathtaking azure waters of the Gulf, backdropped by the grandeur of the mountains of Sinai and a cloudless sky.

Then, at your option, you can don scuba or snorkeling gear for a close encounter with the world-famous underwater life of coastal Sinai: corals, reefs, and schools of fish in every gradation of the rainbow, before we return to our lodgings at Sharm El Sheikh.

DAY 10 - Sharm El Sheikh - Amman , PETRA - Tuesday (BL)
We'll drive to the airport , fly to Amman non-stop or via Cairo , air fare is included in economy class , tax included , ticket issued and delivered in Egypt . In Amman our Jordan-based representative waits to greet you. You'll drive south under a towering ridge of mountains, and arrive at your hotel in Petra for the night. Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , Australian , Canadian, Dutch, German & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).

DAY 11 - PETRA- Wednesday (BD)
We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury.

In the evening we will call on you for a unique experience :
Dine as a local : The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.

Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza ( appetizers ) and salads, and a main course—all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.

The Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience—right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation.

Tour experience tonight includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

DAY 12 - Wadi Rum Desert Safari- Amman - Cairo - Thursday (BL)
Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a ride in a 4 Wheel Drive vehicle) and its awesome moonlike landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia” was shot , we will break for tea with the bedouins . On to Amman Airport on the Desert Highway. Lunch is served enroute at a local restaurant. Air fare is included Amman Cairo , in economy class , tax included.
Jordanian airport departure tax is included in our rate.
In Cairo our local rep. meets you and escort you to your hotel. Egyptian visa is issued upon arrival for a limited number of nationalities, if /when in doubt, please check with the Egyptian consulate prior to your departure. Transfers are always included. Overnight in Cairo .
If the airlines do change their timetable, and there is not an evening flight, then you will spend the night in Amman or one of the Dead Sea resorts , and fly to Cairo tomorrow .

DAY 13 - Ottoman CAIRO -Friday (cBLD)
Morning tour of the enchanting (Semi perfect condition) Caravanserai of Wikalet El Ghouri (built 1504), the Ottoman residential house of Beit El Kritlya, purchased by Major Gayer Anderson of the British Army (1881-1945) he lived in the house till 1942, now a museum it consists of 2 houses ( dating from 1631 & 1540) that were joined and now house the fantastic collection of furniture and art collected by Major Anderson. On to Darb El Ahmar before we head for Lunch at charming a local restaurant Naguib Mahfouz or similar . After we which we tour the most important & colorful spectacle : the 12th Century district of Khan El Khalili: This is not simply your every day shopping mall district , this is the richest & most interesting monumental district in Cairo , that takes you back to the 12 century ambiance.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME- Saturday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport . End of our service.
Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions,to Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Syria, Greece or Turkey .

RATES per person in USD

Easter ( two Weeks) , Christmas, New Year's Dec 20 - Jan 5: 15 % supplement will apply.

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Prices include:

• All transfers in Egypt and Jordan, always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur
  
• Air fare Sharm El Sheikh Amman Cairo in economy class , tax included .
  
• Air fare within Egypt in economy class , tax included .
  
• All tips to drivers, guides, porters, crew on board the cruise etc.
  
  
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Bottled water ( one per person) delivered daily to your cabin.
  
• Bottled water / tea / coffee with every meal on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Air-conditioned hotel accommodations with tax and service charges .
  
• Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions, cabins are always outside with large panoramic windows.
  
• Hotel accommodation as per itinerary with tax, breakfast daily as per itinerary.
  
• Sightseeing with professional guide and entrance fees as indicated .
  
• Meals as indicated, with pre-set menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  
• Lonely Planet guidebook to Jordan and Egypt
  
• Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , Australian , NZ, Canadian , EU & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
  
• Jordanian departure tax.
  
• Gratuities to your guides, drivers, crew on board your cruise, as well as all the porters.

   Not included:

• Personal expenses and beverages .

• Additional meals, drinks and services

• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance

• Egyptian Visa : please pay the $ 15 in cash upon arrival, no photos required . Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.

• International air fare from to home country

• Compare with the Ultra Deluxe Version .
  
• Combine with an African Safaris in Kenya .
  
• Skip Sinai , the Red Sea and fly between Cairo and Amman .