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Jordan & a cruise on the Nile

16 days from £4,945pp

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Tour highlights

  • Combine relaxation and culture on a Nile cruise.

  • Marvel at the antiquities of Petra.

  • View the awesome landscapes of Wadi Rum.

  • Explore the pyramid complexes around Cairo.

  • Relax by the Red Sea in Egypt.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Amman. Upon arrival into Amman you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.

    • The Roman Theatre, Amman
      The Roman Theatre, Amman
    • Umayyad Palace at the Citadel, Amman
      Umayyad Palace at the Citadel, Amman
    • Temple of Hercules at the Citadel, Amman
      Temple of Hercules at the Citadel, Amman

  • This morning you drive up north to explore the Roman ruins of Jerash with a local guide. You have the afternoon at leisure back in Amman — explore the city under your own steam.

    • The Odeon, Amman
      The Odeon, Amman
    • The Jordan Museum, Amman
      The Jordan Museum, Amman
    • Lady sitting in a Roman theatre, Amman
      Lady sitting in a Roman theatre, Amman

  • Travel along the 5,000-year-old King's Highway to Petra stopping en route at Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Dead Sea; the Christian mosaics of Madaba; and the crusader castle of Kerak.

    • The Monastery, Petra
      The Monastery, Petra
    • Petra, Jordan
      Petra, Jordan
    • The Great Temple, Petra
      The Great Temple, Petra

  • Today you'll enjoy a full day guided tour of Petra. This will probably be one of the highlights of your trip.

    • The Treasury, Petra
      The Treasury, Petra
    • Petra, Jordan
      Petra, Jordan
    • Petra, Jordan
      Petra, Jordan

  • One day is never enough to fully take in the wonders of Petra, so you have an extra day to explore independently.

    • Petra camels, Jordan
      Petra camels, Jordan
    • View from Aarons Tomb, Petra
      View from Aarons Tomb, Petra
    • Petra, Jordan
      Petra, Jordan

  • Beginning your journey back north, you'll stop to experience the unique charms of the Dead Sea, with one night at one of the luxurious hotels. On the way you'll enjoy a guided tour of the vast, stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum.

    • The Dead Sea, Jordan
      The Dead Sea, Jordan
    • The Dead Sea, Jordan
      The Dead Sea, Jordan
    • Dead Sea salt, Jordan
      Dead Sea salt, Jordan

  • In the morning you'll be driven to Amman Airport for a flight to Cairo. Here you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in the city.

    • Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
      Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
    • Tea shop in Cairo Old Town, Egypt
      Tea shop in Cairo Old Town, Egypt
    • The Guardian of Dahshur Pyramid, Egypt
      The Guardian of Dahshur Pyramid, Egypt

  • This morning you'll be met at your hotel by your private guide for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza, Memphis and Saqqara.

    • The Pyramids of Giza
      The Pyramids of Giza
    • The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Giza
      The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Giza
    • The Bent Pyramid, Dahshur
      The Bent Pyramid, Dahshur

  • Today you'll be picked up by your guide for a half day tour of Cairo Museum, where the apparent disarray belies the vast collection of treasures on display.

    • Step Pyramid, Saqqara
      Step Pyramid, Saqqara
    • Saqqara
      Saqqara
    • Citadel, Cairo
      Citadel, Cairo

  • After breakfast you'll be taken to the airport in time for a short flight to Aswan, where you'll be greeted and driven to your cruise ship in time for lunch. In the afternoon visit Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.

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    • Luxor Temple, Egypt
      Luxor Temple, Egypt
    • Kom Ombo, Egypt
      Kom Ombo, Egypt
    • Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt
      Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

  • This morning set sail to Kom Ombo, visiting the temple of Sobek and Haroeris. The boat continues to Edfu where you'll have a chance to explore the temple of Horus and uncover the legend behind it.

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    • Luxor Temple, Egypt
      Luxor Temple, Egypt
    • Luxor Temple, Egypt
      Luxor Temple, Egypt
    • Edfu Temple, Egypt
      Edfu Temple, Egypt

  • Sail through the famous Esna lock to reach the magnificent temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak today.

    Stay at M.S. Sonesta St. George cruise   
    • Felucca on the Nile, Luxor
      Felucca on the Nile, Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt
      Luxor, Egypt
    • Luxor, Egypt
      Luxor, Egypt

  • Disembark after breakfast and cross to the West Bank to visit the Theban Necropolis, Valley of the Kings and Deir el Bahari of Hatshepsut. You will then be driven to El Quseir on the Red Sea.

    • Beach at the Radisson Blu Resort, El Quseir
      Beach at the Radisson Blu Resort, El Quseir
    • Red Sea, Egypt
      Red Sea, Egypt
    • Red Sea, Egypt
      Red Sea, Egypt

  • Day at leisure.

    • Red Sea, Egypt
      Red Sea, Egypt

  • Day at leisure.

  • After breakfast you'll be driven to Hurghada Airport for a flight to Cairo, ready for your return international flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Hurghada, Egypt
      Hurghada, Egypt
    • Red Sea, Egypt
      Red Sea, Egypt

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Amman
 
Petra
 
The Dead Sea
 
Cairo
 
Aswan
 
Luxor
 
El Quseir
 
Hurghada
 

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