Experience a dramatic world beyond imagination as you enter into lands of legends, relics, and indescribable beauty. Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx. Unwind on a 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Take in Petra, the “Rose Red City” that appears as if it emerged straight from the rock bed. Participate in an Arabic cooking class, where you’ll use fresh ingredients from local markets to create delectable flavours. Admire the ethereal landscape of the desert city of Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon.” Indulge at a deluxe spa resort on the Northern shore of the Dead Sea. Eons of history and iconic wonders, mouthwatering bites of savoury cuisine, and stretching sunsets fading against the desert horizon – this is the essence of Egypt and Jordan.
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26 Meals
12 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
8 Dinners
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In Petra, you have the choice between three activities. After the morning tour of Petra’s main highlights, you have the choice to keep exploring Petra’s vast archeological site on your own. Perhaps you’ll trek up to the ‘Monastery,’ one of Petra’s legendary monuments. Your second choice is to join a local family at their home for tea and friendly conversation about life in the Bedouin community of Wadi Musa. Your third choice is to visit Little Petra, a Nabatean outpost located a few miles from its famous big sister, and featuring a 2000-year old Nabatean fresco that finds no corresponding in its larger neighbor.
In Luxor, you have the choice between two activities. First, you can choose to visit a local farm nestled along the banks of the Nile. At the farm, learn about rural life in Upper Egypt between sips of freshly brewed tea. Or, you can choose to admire incomparable views of the Nile while you enjoy high tea at the Old Winter Palace, which hosted esteemed guests such as Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, and the great Egyptologist Howard Carter.
You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour or carrying around cash you won’t spend.
Visit the great sun temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II at the height of his New Kingdom reign. In one of the world's greatest cooperative preservation efforts, these temples were dismantled and moved in 1968 to save them from the flooding of the Aswan Dam. The Temple of Ramses II was constructed so that the sun's rays would illuminate four statues of Egyptian deities within the sanctuary on his birthday and on the anniversary of his coronation, October 20 and February 20. The temple is fronted by four colossal figures of Ramses II seated with the gods and attended by his Queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility.
Dive into Egyptian culture before your tour even begins. Get your first taste with lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Egyptian cuisine. After, move on to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This contemporary 5,300,000 square foot space sits in the historic neighborhood of Fustat. The museum first opened in 2017 and is home to a collection of 50,000 artifacts, tracing the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to today. On April 3, 2021 the world watched in awe as the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities relocated here the Royal Mummies during the stunning Pharaohs’ Golden Parade. The 22 mummies (18 kings and 4 queens) of Egypt’s most important pharaohs and queens were displayed on the streets of Cairo as they were transported from the Museum in Tahrir Square to their new home in the Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This large collection of royal mummies includes the likes of King Ramses II, the most famous pharaoh of the New Kingdom, and Queen Hatshepsut, who came to rule at a time when women did not become pharaohs. With the expert guidance of a local Egyptologist, enjoy a visit of this impressive museum – a perfect introduction to your exploration of Egypt. This optional tour is operated by a local representative and requires guests to have a pre-night hotel stay in Cairo. The optional is available from January 1, 2024 onwards.
Stand before one of the seven ancient wonders of the world - the Pyramids of Giza.
Meander through historic Petra, the “Rose Red City.”
Take in the striking landscape of Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon.”
IncludedDiscover the secrets of the Nile, the world’s longest river, on a 3-night cruise.
Enjoy a viewing of the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI during a tour of the Valley of the Kings.
Connect with locals at a cooperative advancing women’s employment in Jordan.
IncludedTaste your way through Amman’s street food culture during dinner in the Jordanian capital.
Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch baked in the sand of Wadi Rum’s desert.
Prepare your meal and eat family-style at an Arabic cooking class.
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