Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis - Cairo (49 km)
Day 3 Egyptian Museum
Day 4 Cairo - Luxor (656 km)
Day 5 West Bank - Luxor
Day 6 Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
Day 7 Aswan - Temple of Isis - Philae Island
Day 8 Aswan - Cairo (682 km)
Day 9 Cairo - Amman (494 km)
Day 10 Lost City of Petra
Day 11 Petra - Dead Sea (136 km)
Day 12 Dead Sea - Jerash - Amman (126 km)
Day 13 Amman - Dubai (2488 km)
Day 14 Dubai
Day 15 Dubai
Day 1:
Cairo
As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.
Day 2:
Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis - Cairo (49 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After your breakfast, it'll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx., the first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid and discover the beauty of the Sphinx. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt. After that you will move to Memphis. Here you'll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great. Finally, you'll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.
Pyramid of Khufu
The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.
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Sakkara, EGYPT
Sakkara is a massive ancient burial ground in Egypt. It once served as the Necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. Djoser's Setp Pyramid is the oldest stone building complex in known history.
Pyramid of Djoser
Lying in the necropolis to the northwest of the ancient city of Memphis is this step-pyramid, built in the 27th century BC for the deceased Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.
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Memphis, EGYPT
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes.
Day 3:
Egyptian Museum
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will go to the Egyptian museum, gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden Mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, after that have lunch at local restaurant, then will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, and old Mosques, After this day in Cairo back to your Hotel.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
The Egyptian Museum
Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.
The Hanging Church
This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.
Day 4:
Cairo - Luxor (656 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning we will fly to Luxor to board on the ultra-deluxe Nile cruise. Then we will visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Enjoy the evening on board.
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Luxor, EGYPT
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
Karnak Temple
This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.
Luxor Temple
This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.
Day 5:
West Bank - Luxor
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today, we will see the magnificent Valley of the Kings in Luxor. During our exploration of this area, we will feel like Indiana Jones, learning about hieroglyphics, the Book of the Dead and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Afterwards, we will explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will return to our cruise and dine onboard.
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Luxor, EGYPT
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Nestled into a set of cliffs in the ancient city of Thebes, now modern day Luxor, this ancient temple is dedicated to the god Amen-Ra. It is considered the closest ancient Egyptians came to the Calssical style of architecture.
Valley of the Kings
This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
Colossi of Memnon
These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.
Day 6:
Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast on board your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Then we will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple. After this trip to Edfu temple, we will go back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
Temple of Kom Ombo
This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Day 7:
Aswan - Temple of Isis - Philae Island
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning, we will visit the Temple of Isis on Philea. Then, we will return to the cruise for lunch and to relax onboard until dinner and a belly dance show.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
High Dam
This embankment dam sits on the Nile River in southern Egypt. Built between 1898 and 1902 to prevent the annual flooding of the Nile River, the dam also provides irrigation water and hydroelectric power.
Temple of Isis on Philae
This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
Day 8:
Aswan - Cairo (682 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo.
Day 9:
Cairo - Amman (494 km)
In the morning, we will fly to Amman to visit St. George Church and the Sanctuary of Mount Nebo. Later, we will continue to Petra for dinner and to check into our hotel.
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Amman, JORDAN
Amman is the capital city of the country of Jordan in the Middle East. Amman is one of the oldest still-inhabited cities on the planet, and a center of politics, culture, and blossoming commerce for its home country.
Day 10:
Lost City of Petra
Today we will visit the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom, Petra.
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Petra, JORDAN
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is 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.
Ad Deir
Ad Deir, or the monastery at the ruins of Petra, is nestled deep within the cliffs of the desert which keep the ancient city concealed, a secret oasis amongst barren sands.
Day 11:
Petra - Dead Sea (136 km)
Today we will visit the Dead Sea. Then we will go back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
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Petra, JORDAN
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is 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.
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Dead Sea, ISRAEL
This body of water that sits on the border between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. The mineral-rich mud of the sea is said to have incredible therapeutic properties, and visitors are encouraged to cover themselves in it from head-to-toe.
Day 12:
Dead Sea - Jerash - Amman (126 km)
After breakfast at the hotel we will head to the ancient city Jerash. Later, we will return to Amman.
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Jerash, JORDAN
Jerash, the Gerasa of Antiquity, is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, which is situated in the north of Jordan. Jerash has developed dramatically in the last century with the growing importance of the tourism industry to the city.
Day 13:
Amman - Dubai (2488 km)
In the morning guests will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport for fly to Dubai.
After we arrive, guests will be transferred to the hotel.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the most famous city of the United Arab Emirates. It has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo.
Day 14:
Dubai
As we sightsee in Dubai, we will pass the Souk Madinat, Atlantis, and the Palm Jumeirah. Then, we will see the Mall of the Emirates and other examples of the city?s modern architecture. Finally, we will take in a view of the majestic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Mall before returning to the hotel.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the most famous city of the United Arab Emirates. It has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo.
Burj Khalifa
This megatall skyscraper is the tallest building in the world, rising to an incredible height of 2,722 feet. Construction was completed in 2009. The building exemplifies the neo-futurist architectural style.
Dubai Mall
While it is not the mall with the largest leasable area, Dubai's premier shopping mall is the largest in the world by total square footage, including 1,200 shops in a $20 billion complex.
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in Dubai. Developed and owned by Majid al-Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road.
Palm Islands
Located on the coast of Dubai, Palm Islands is comprised of Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, two artificial islands which form the shake of a palm tree and crescent. Built entirely of rock and sand, the Palm Islands are an engineering feat unlike any other.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
This luxurious 5 star resort in Dubai is the largest in the United Arab Emirates. It covers 40 hectares and includes more than 40 restaurants and bars.
Day 15:
Dubai
After breakfast, guests will transfer to the airport for their departure flights.
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