Christopher Lingren

clingren@wonderfuladventures.com

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Best of Egypt and Jordan 13 Days 12 nights Start May 12 - 24 - 2025


12 nights
Start City : cairo
End City : Jordan

Cairo Sightseeing:

  • GEM ( Grand Egyptian Museum)
  • Civilization Museum 
  • Cidadel of Salah Eldeen
  •  Alabaster Mosque
  • Pyramids  
  • Sphinx
  • Memphis 
  • Sakkara
  • Old Cairo
  • Khan Al - Khalili 

Cruise Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • New Sphinx avenue 
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Valley of Kings
  • Memnon 
  • Tombs of Rameses V & VI
  •  King Tut's Tomb 
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom ombu Temple 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple

Jordan Sightseeing:

  • Amman City Tour
  • Madaba/Nebo
  • Petra 
  • Wadi Rum
  • Dead Sea
Your Experience



  • Day 2

     Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

    • Our day starts with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).  The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
    • After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant for having lunch.
    •  We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.

     


    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch


  • Day 3

     Memphis, Sakkara, and old Cairo tour 

    • we will experience the Spiritual Cairo tour and explore some of the early religious monuments of Cairo. You`ll visit the El Muallaqa Church, dating to the late fourth and early fifth century. This basilica was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Muallaqa means "suspended or hanging." Destroyed in a ninth-century earthquake, the church became the center of the Coptic (or Christian) Church of Egypt from the time it was rebuilt in the eleventh century until the 14th century.
    • Make a stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, built sometime between the sixth and ninth centuries AD. The temple contains a Jewish Heritage Library, containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule as well as descriptions of relations between various Jewish sects.
    • After lunch at a local restaurant (Abu Shakra), continue to Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more likely a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt. However, by the Third Dynasty, the building at Saqqara suggests that Memphis had become a sizable city.
    • Proceed to the Sakkara site, Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital, and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. It has been of constant interest to Egyptologists. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty-founding king. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they revealed the secrets of the past.


    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.


  • Day 4

    Cairo Tour (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Citadel of Salah Eldeen) 

    • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt.  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

    • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.

    • Stop for lunch, Continue the Cairo tour with a visit to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali (the Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi), built in 1183 and overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills. The structure, with its domes and minarets, looks over a number of important buildings, including the Alabaster Mosque. Its domed interior, used by Moslems for daily prayers, is a spectacular sight of twinkling lights and beautiful mosaics.

    • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt


    Meals: Breakfast and lunch


  • Day 5

    Travel to Aswan, Nile Cruise Sightseeing (Friday)

    • Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.
    • Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxuries Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
    • After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
    • At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    View MS Tulip gallery


  • Day 6

    Kom Ombo, Edfu 

    • We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    • Sail to Edfu for having dinner and overnight.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


  • Day 7

    Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound and Light Show 

    • Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu.  We will then be back to the Nile Cruise to have lunch while heading to Luxor.
    • In the afternoon, we will visit Luxor East Bank beginning with the outstanding Karnak Temple.  Afterwards, Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
    • Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


  • Day 8

    Luxor West bank, Transfer to Hotel for overnight 

     

    • Enjoy Hot air ballon
    • Breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise, and then we will proceed to the checkout.
    • Early morning, visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI,  King Tut's Tomb the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
    • Flight to Cairo

     

     


    Meals: Breakfast
    View InterContinental Citystars gallery


  • Day 9

    Fly to Jordan.

    • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast to Fly to Jordan 


    Meals: Breakfast and dinner


  • Day 10

    Amman/ Amman City Tour/ Madaba/Nebo /Petra (Estimated transfer time: 1 hr. drive inside Amman (traffic permitting –Then Need around 1 Hour to Reach Madaba for 40 min visit, drive about 15 Min to reach Nebo (45 Min for a visit) then around 3 Hours and a Half to Petra)

    Breakfast, depart to start the City Tour of Amman, starting with the Amman Citadel or ‘’Jabal Al Qala’a’’. The area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it's surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. There's plenty to see, but the Citadel's most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace. Proceed to the Roman Theatre; This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. The theatre itself is cut into the northern side of a hill and has a seating capacity of 6000.

    Proceed to the city of churches; Madaba, an ancient town in Jordan, southwest of the capital Amman. It’s known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. The Madaba Archaeological Park preserves the mosaic-rich Church of the Virgin Mary and artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic eras. Northwest, the biblical hill of Mount Nebo overlooks the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. 

    Lunch at Haret Jdoudna restaurant in Madaba, a place that is popular amongst locals & tourists for its mouthwatering cuisine and amazing atmosphere. Proceed to Mount Nebo, an elevated ridge of the Abarim in Jordan, approximately 710 meters above sea level. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land.  Continue south to Petra Hotel for dinner & overnight.


    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner


  • Day 11

    Petra Visit/ Wadi Rum
    Estimated transfer time: 2 -3 hrs visit. drive to Wadi Rum 45 Min

    Breakfast at Petra hotel & check out.
    Start the visit to Petra from the visitors’ center walking up to the Siq; the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. Also known as Siq, it is a dim, narrow gorge that winds its way approximately 1.2 kilometers and ends at Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh. 
    The Treasury is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery, this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face.

    lunch after the visit, it will be at Al Qantarah Restaurant. Open buffet style.

    they will be transferred to one of the most enchanting deserts in the world, Wadi Rum. A traditional Bedouin dinner will be ready for guests to enjoy along with some music (mostly Jordanian).

    Overnight at Wadi Rum Camp.


    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner


  • Day 12

    Wadi Rum / Dead Sea (Estimated transfer time: 3 hrs. 30 min to the Dead Sea)

    Breakfast at Wadi Rum Camp & Check out.

    Today guests will enjoy a 2 hours tour in 4x4 Bedouin jeeps, covering the main highlights of Wadi Rum. They can stop to take some photographs in this dazzling desert, and then they will be transferred back to the visitors’ center where their coach will be awaiting to transfer them to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Check-in at Dead Sea Resort, Lunch, Free time at leisure that can be spent at the pool, or floating on the salty water, or even at the Spa. The Dead Sea offers your guests a great opportunity to pamper their skin, as its’ mud is used by international skin care products, dinner, and overnight.


    Meals: Breakfat, lunch and dinner


  • Day 13

    The Dead Sea/ Departure Queen Alia International Airport

    (Estimated transfer time: 45 min. to Queen Alia International Airport)

    Breakfast at Dead Sea Resort & check out. Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.


    Meals: Brekfast


Luxury Accommodation:

  • Feb 26 - Mar 01: Four Seasons first residence   – OR Fairmont Nile City Hotel - Pyramids or Nile View Room on bed and breakfast 
  • Feb 01 - 04  Ms.Tulip OR Similar – Outside Cabin – on full board
  • Feb 04 - 05: Intercontinental City Stars Hotel or Le Meridien  Airport Hotel – on bed and breakfast
  • Feb 05 - 06: Rotana Amman Hotel  OR Similar -  Amman - on half-board 
  • Feb 06 - 07:  Movenpick Resort Hotel OR Similar - Petra - on half-board 
  • Feb 08 - 09: Memories of Aicha Camp OR Similar - Wadi Rum - on half-board 
  • Feb 09 - 10: Hilton Resort Dead Sea Hotel OR Similar - Dead Sea - on half-board

 

Transfers:

  • Feb 26: Arrival transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
  • Feb 01: Transfer from your hotel to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan
  • Feb 01: Transfer from Aswan Airport to Your Nile Cruise
  • Feb 04: Transfer from your Cruise to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo
  • Feb 04: Transfer from Cairo Airport to your Hotel
  • Feb 05: Final transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to Fly to Jordan 

Sightseeing:

  • Feb 27: Full-day pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, A/C Bus model 2023, and complimentary camel ride
  • Feb 28: Full-day Memphis,  Sakkara, and old Cairo tours include Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2023
  • Feb 29: Full-day Cairo National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel of Salah Eldeen, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan Al-Khalili Market   includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance fees, and A/C Bus model 2023
  • Feb 01 - 04: 4 Days cruise Sightseeing as per program includes Guiding, Entrance  fees, A/C Bus model 2023
  • Feb 05: Complimentary Egyptian family dinner. 
  • Feb 06: Amman/ Amman City Tour/ Madaba/Nebo /Petra 
  • Feb 07: Petra Visit/ Wadi Rum
  • Feb 08: Wadi Rum / Dead Sea (Estimated transfer time: 3 hrs. 30 min to the Dead Sea)

Domestic Flight:

Cairo - Aswan 

Luxor  - Cairo

 

Not include:

  • Visa $25
  • Tipping
  • International flight 
  • Any option tours 

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.

The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.

Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.

For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.

As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.

As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.