ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
This tour combines some of Egypt’s most impressive historic sites with the highlights of Jordan’s cultural heritage and spectacular landscapes. Cruise along the Nile on the superior Sonesta St George I and visit magnificent temple complexes. In Jordan, explore the rose-red city of Petra, the classical site of Jerash and the biblical site of Mount Nebo, finishing with a relaxing stay on the shores of the Dead Sea.
C&K have designed this itinerary to inspire you, featuring their best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination. To tailor-make this itinerary just for you and with exclusive discounts – only at Travel Club Elite, call free 0800 707 6229 and speak to our Cox and Kings specialists.
Day 1: Fly to Cairo, Egypt
Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Cairo Marriott Hotel for 2 night.
(No meals)
Day 2: Cairo
Half-day tour of Giza to see the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Then in the afternoon visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Fly to Aswan
Transfer to Caro airport for a morning flight to Aswan. On arrival, transfer to the Sonesta St George I for a 3-night cruise. Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Take a felucca trip on the Nile before dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 4: Kom Ombo – Edfu
Sail to Kom Omvo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu and visit Edfu Temple.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 5: Luxor
Early morning sailing to Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 6: Luxor – Cairo
Disembark in the morning. Visit Karnak and Luxor temples, then transfer to Luxor airport for a flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the airport for an overnight stay.
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Fly to Amman, Jordan
Transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Amman. On arrival, take a half-day city tour of Amman including the citadel with panoramic views of the city and the restored Roman theatre.
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Jerash – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Petra
Morning visit to the Graeco-Roman city of Jerash. Continue to Madaba and its Byzantine mosaic map of the region and Mount Nebo, from where Moses first viewed the Holy Land. After, visit Kerak castle, one of the largest and most complete castles in the Levant. Stay at the Mövenpick Resort Petra for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)
Day 9: Petra
Enjoy a full day’s exploration of Petra. Walk through the Siq, the narrow gorge leading into the city, to the stunning Treasury.
(Breakfast)
Day 10: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
Travel to the Dead Sea, stopping at Wadi Rum en route. Enjoy a 4×4 excursion into the heart of the desert, passing spectacular rock formations. Continue to the Dead Sea, stopping route at Kerak Castle, and check into your hotel for a 2-night stay.
(Breakfast)
Day 11: Dead Sea
Enjoy a day at leisure. Spend time relaxing in this tranquil setting, indulge in a revitalising spa treatment and float in the salty, mineral-rich waters.
(Breakfast)
Day 12: Fly home
Transfer to Amman airport and fly home.
(Breakfast)
Set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth, the Movenpick Resort and Spa is approximately 40 minutes from the Queen Alia International Airport. Built in the style of a traditional stone village, the resort features a combination of natural traditional local stone, handcrafted wood, fabrics and an impressive collection of antiques and artwork. Complete with a river and extensive gardens, it is a tranquil place to relax.
Fairmont Nile City is a dazzling art-deco inspired hotel, located on the banks of the Nile in the downtown quarter of Cairo. The chic bedrooms are a combination of clean lines and classic design featuring sumptuous fine Egyptian-cotton bed linen to ensure a dreamy night’s sleep. A rooftop terrace complete with pool and bar offers 360-degree panoramic views over the city and an inviting space to unwind.
Waldorf Astoria Heliopolis Located in one of the most affluent districts of greater Cairo known for its unique architecture, great shopping and dining options; it is also easily accessible to Cairo’s main landmarks and very close proximity to the Cairo International Airport.
The InterContinental Amman is set in the heart of the business district, within walking distance of the city center and a short taxi ride from the Citadel and many other popular attractions. Each of the contemporary hotel’s 440 guest rooms and suites are elegantly appointed with stylish and convenient amenities. Guests can indulge their palates with local and international fare from the hotel’s six restaurants.
Fronting the entrance to the celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, the Mövenpick Resort Petra affords the closest possible access to the iconic ruins of the Treasury located a 40 minutes’ walk inside the gate. The hotel’s 183 rooms and suites evoke an authentic Arabian ambience of natural stone, handcrafted wood and Middle Eastern fabrics.
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