Travel Type
Tour
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Country
Jordan
 

Visit the wonders of Egypt and Jordan. A great two week package that will leave you with excellent memories of bygone eras!

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Inclusions

9-night hotel accommodation in double occupancy
3-night Nile cruise in double occupancy
Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo-Amman
Transfers to/from airports, ports, hotels, as per itinerary
Sightseeing with air conditioned vehicles
English-speaking local guides. in Egypt – shared on the cruise and private in Cairo. In Jordan private guide for day 9 and 10 of the itinerary. The rest in unguided.
20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Free visa on arrival in JORDAN if passport details received 30 days prior

Exclusions

International airfare – Egyptian visa: Canadian citizens: you must obtain a visa from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in Canada prior to your departure – Gratuities to hotels and cruise personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional excursions – Visa for Jordan (free if we receive your passport info 1 month prior)

Additional Information

Note

Must arrive in Cairo on a Wednesday

Visa

Starting December 1st, 2024, Canadian passport holders will be able to obtain a visa online prior to or upon arrival in Egypt.
If you travel to Egypt before December 1st, 2024, you will be required to obtain a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad.

1

DAY 1 CAIRO

Arrive in Cairo. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Giza area overlooking the pyramids.

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 CAIRO

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Visit the magnificent pyramids of Giza and admire the mysterious Sphinx. Spend some time taking photos of these legendary creations. After lunch, visit the site of Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt and Sakkara, with its step pyramid.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 CAIRO - ASWAN – CRUISE

Transfer to the airport for your early flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your cruise. 11:00 Embarkation before lunch
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Felucca ride
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Nubian Folkloric Show

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Aswan

4

DAY 4 CRUISE

07:30 Visit the high Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
13:00 Lunch on board
13:30 Sail to KomOmbo
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo
19:00 Sail to Edfu
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Galabeya Party

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Luxor

5

DAY 5 CRUISE

06:30 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
08:15 Sail to Luxor
08:30 Breakfast on board
13:30 Lunch on board
20:00 Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance Show
20:30 Dinner on Board
22:00 Music in the lounge bar

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

DAY 6 CRUISE: LUXOR (END OF CRUISE) - CAIRO

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Disembarkation
08:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
14:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Check-in and night at leisure

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

7

DAY 7 CAIRO

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: NMEC specially designed to display the mummies of the ancient Kings and Queens of Egypt. Visit the Citadel, built in 1183, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Enjoy exploring the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar for some treasures to bring back home!

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

8

DAY 8 CAIRO - AMMAN

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Arrive in Amman and transfer to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Amman for 1 night

9

DAY 9 AMMAN – MADABA – NEBO – PETRA

Breakfast in the hotel – check-out and transfer to Madaba, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, visit the Saint George Church famous for the 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. After proceed to visit Mount Nebo: the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and The River Jordan. Continue to hotel in Petra for check-in and overnight

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Petra for 1 night

10

DAY 10 PETRA – WADI RUM

Breakfast in the hotel, check-out and start half day visit of Petra - historical and archaeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Known as the capital city of the Nabateans and currently a symbol of Jordan. Transfer to Wadi Rum: known as The Valley of the Moon – cut into the sandstone and granite rock. Inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabateans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples. We will arrange 4x4 Jeep safari by Bedouin Jeep for about 2hrs – proceed to camp in Wadi Rum.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : 1 night in a desert camp (Captains desert camp or Suncity camp – no rating *)

11

DAY 11 WADI RUM – AQABA

Leave your desert camp and head to the Red Sea resort area of Aqaba. Relax by the hotel pool or the city beaches, explore the market, the ancient ruins of Aqaba or explore the amazing marine life by snorkeling or scuba diving.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Aqaba for 1 night

12

DAY 12 AQABA – DEAD SEA – AMMAN

After breakfast depart for the Dead Sea. Enjoy a float on the Dead Sea and spa facilities at a planned hotel stop. Return to Amman for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Amman for 1 night

13

DAY 13 AMMAN

Check out from your hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

4* hotels

Cairo: Ramses Hilton – Nile view renovated rooms
Cruise: Sonesta Nile Goddess
Amman: Amman Ambassador – standard room
Petra: Petra Guesthouse – standard room
Wadi Rum: Sun City camp * DRY – deluxe tent
Aqaba: Luxotel Aqaba Beach resort & Spa * DRY – standard room

5* hotels

Cairo: Mena House
Cruise: Sonesta Moon goddess
Amman: Bristol – standard room
Petra: Movenpick Petra – superior room
Wadi Rum: Sun City camp * DRY – deluxe tent
Aqaba: Aqaba Movenpick Resort – standard room

FOR DEPARTURES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Prices per person, in CA$, starting from, Double Occupancy

Double occupancy
Land Portion

Single occupancy
Land Portion

Departures 2024 and 20254*
standard		5*
standard		4*
standard		5*
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November 15 – December 9, 202461097859798911589
December 10, 2024 – January 7, 202569597999939911749
January 8 – April 9, 202561097859798911589
April 10 – 30, 202569198219926912149
May 1 – September 20, 20255959692976799789

Peak season supplement between

December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025 
March 30 – April 4, 2024
April 17 – 21, 2025
June 4 – 9, 2025

On request
To replace either the visit of Sakkara or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization by the visit of the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (soft opening)†+105

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

The new Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, offers an unparalleled journey through Egypt’s ancient history, housing over 100,000 artifacts . With its state-of-the-art design and immersive exhibits, it’s a must-visit for those eager to experience the wonders of Egypt’s rich heritage in a modern, world-class setting.

†Please note : With 80% of its halls opening for the soft opening, the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun as well as the Solar boat are not accessible YET. When the museum decides to open the 20% remaining halls (official opening), the entrance price will increase as of that day and we will have to charge the supplement to anyone whishing to enter the museum, being they booked before of after the announcement.

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

* Single supp. applies with min two people traveling.Solo traveler’s rate on request

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Egypt & Jordan – Detailed itinerary
Egypt & Jordan – Detailed itinerary