14-Day Egypt & Jordan: The Complete Classic Journey
The Pyramids, a full Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and Petra — the classic route through both countries.
Two weeks covering Egypt's full temple route and Petra's stone trails, with a Nile cruise and a Wadi Rum camp night. Petra and Abu Simbel are the long days.
About this tour
Our most complete classic itinerary — Cairo and Giza, a full Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, a dedicated day at Abu Simbel, then onward to Jordan for Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Two countries' essential sights, properly paced instead of rushed into one week.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Nine Pyramids photoshoot
- ✦5-star Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- ✦A full day at Abu Simbel
- ✦Petra's Treasury & the Siq
- ✦Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari
- ✦Dead Sea floating experience
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival Cairo
Private transfer to your hotel, evening free to settle in.
- 2
Giza Pyramids & Photoshoot
The Giza Plateau, the Sphinx, and the Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot.
- 3
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
The Egyptian Museum in the morning, Islamic and Coptic Cairo in the afternoon.
- 4
Saqqara & Dahshur
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, and Memphis.
- 5
Fly to Luxor, East Bank
Flight to Luxor, then Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
- 6
Luxor West Bank & Embark
The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple, then boarding the Nile Cruise ship.
- 7
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage, then Kom Ombo's riverside temple, sailing on to Aswan.
- 8
Aswan
Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a sunset felucca sail.
- 9
Abu Simbel & Disembark
A full day at Abu Simbel's colossal temples, then disembarking the cruise.
- 10
Fly to Amman
Flight from Aswan or Cairo to Amman, private transfer, evening free.
- 11
Petra
A full day inside Petra — the Siq, the Treasury, and the site's rock-cut monuments.
- 12
Wadi Rum
Transfer to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 Jeep safari through the desert and a night under the stars.
- 13
Dead Sea
A float in the Dead Sea, then transfer back to Amman.
- 14
Departure
Private transfer to Amman's airport for your departure flight.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation throughout
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist in Egypt
- ✓Private English-speaking guide in Jordan
- ✓Professional photoshoot
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓5-star Nile Cruise cabin accommodation
- ✓Meals aboard the cruise
- ✓4x4 Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Not Included
- ✕Egypt & Jordan visas
- ✕Cairo and Amman hotels
- ✕International flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
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