Egypt and Jordan

This is a serious history-and-sun trip packed into 14 days. You begin with the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, travel south for a three-night Nile cruise, spend time beside the Red Sea in Dahab, then cross to Jordan for Petra, the Dead Sea region, Jerash, and Amman.

I like the way the tour combines major ancient sites with breathing room in Dahab. I also like having airport representatives and drivers meet you at nearly every turn, which can make Egypt far less tiring. The main drawback is pace: several days involve flights, long road transfers, or full-day sightseeing, and the advertised price does not include domestic flights, Jordan airfare, visas, or tips.

Key points before you book

• The Nile cruise links Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor while covering meals for three nights.
• The Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Petra, and Jerash give you the headline sights in both countries.
• Dahab adds three nights by the Red Sea, including a Blue Hole snorkeling trip and one free day.
• Airport assistance and private touring reduce the stress of navigating flights and transfers alone.
• The $2,345 price is not all-inclusive, so add flights, visas, gratuities, optional visits, and personal spending.
• Most of the 22 published ratings are strongly favorable, especially about organization, guides, drivers, and personal care, but cancellation complaints make it wise to read the booking terms carefully.

Cairo begins with the Pyramids and Sphinx

Your first evening is simple. A representative meets you at Cairo International Airport, helps with arrival procedures, and takes you to your hotel. The start time is listed as 9:00 pm, so confirm how the operator handles a flight arriving earlier or later.

The next day gets straight to Egypt’s most famous monuments. You visit the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, then see the Sphinx before continuing to the Egyptian Museum. This is a full day, and the heat, crowds, and walking can make it feel longer than the schedule suggests.

You may be able to enter one of the pyramids, but that ticket is limited and is not included in the standard arrangements. Ask your guide early if this is important to you. Entry to the pyramid interiors and the Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum is also extra.

The museum visit adds useful context after the monuments. Instead of seeing the Pyramids as isolated wonders, you begin to connect them with the objects, rulers, and burial customs that shaped ancient Egypt. The tour includes the museum admission, but not every special room or add-on.

That evening, you fly to Aswan. This is efficient, but it also means your first two days are tightly scheduled. Keep your luggage manageable and avoid planning a late-night activity.

Aswan brings temples, dams, and the Nile

After a night in an Aswan hotel, you visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. A short boat ride takes you across the river to the temple complex, which was moved from its original location after the construction of the old dam caused flooding. This is one of the tour’s best examples of how modern engineering changed access to ancient monuments.

The day continues with the Old Aswan Dam and the High Dam. These are not ancient sites, but they explain modern Egypt’s need to control the Nile, generate electricity, and irrigate farmland. I appreciate this pairing because it gives you more than a parade of ruins. You see how the river still shapes daily life.

Later, you board the five-star Nile cruise for three nights. Full board is included, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ship is not just a hotel that moves. It also gives you quiet stretches between shore visits, and those hours can be a welcome change after Cairo’s noise and traffic.

The cruise schedule includes Edfu and Kom Ombo. Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, is among the best-preserved temples on the route. Kom Ombo is known for its unusual double design and its connection to the crocodile god Sobek. The supplied schedule gives special attention to Edfu, while the included sightseeing list also names Kom Ombo, so confirm the exact shore schedule before departure.

An optional early morning trip takes you to Abu Simbel, about 300 kilometers from Aswan. The temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari are among Egypt’s great monuments, but this is a long outing and costs extra. The sun alignment inside the Great Temple occurs on February 22 and October 22, a detail worth knowing if your dates happen to match.

Luxor delivers the heaviest history day

After visiting Edfu, the ship continues toward Luxor. You then leave the cruise for the East Bank, where you visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These immense complexes are best understood slowly, but the schedule gives you a lot to cover.

The West Bank follows with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings is the sort of place where a guide earns the fee. Tomb access can vary, and additional tomb tickets may not be part of the basic package, so ask which entrances are covered.

You spend the night in a Luxor hotel after checking out of the ship. Breakfast is included, but lunch and dinner are not listed for this night. That small gap matters because you have been on full board during the cruise and may assume the same arrangement continues.

Dahab gives the itinerary room to breathe

From Luxor, you transfer to the airport, fly to Sharm el-Sheikh, and continue by air-conditioned vehicle to Dahab. The route involves both a flight and a road transfer, so it is mostly a travel day despite the listed four-hour touring time.

Dahab is a useful change of rhythm. You have three nights at a Red Sea hotel, with breakfast each morning. One day is free for snorkeling, diving, a walk through town, or time at the hotel. The program does not include a full set of activities on this day, which gives you freedom but also means extra water activities come out of your pocket.

The Blue Hole outing follows. A round-trip transfer, guide, entrance fees, and one lunch at a local restaurant are included. The Blue Hole is the headline attraction, but you should clarify the exact snorkeling arrangements and safety requirements if you plan to enter the water. The schedule calls it a snorkeling day, not a scuba excursion.

Dahab is one of the smarter inclusions in this program. After Cairo, Aswan, a cruise, and Luxor, you need a pause. Still, the tour does not become a beach holiday. The next day takes you back to Sharm el-Sheikh for a flight to Cairo, followed by a hotel transfer and a free evening.

Jordan begins in Amman and heads south to Petra

Your Egypt portion ends with a transfer to Cairo International Airport and a flight to Amman. The flight to Jordan is not included in the listed price, and the tour also excludes Jordan airfare generally, so budget for this separately.

At Queen Alia Airport, a representative meets you and takes you to your Amman hotel. Breakfast is included, but the Jordan section lists fewer included meals than Egypt. Check the hotel names, meal arrangements, and room category before paying.

The next full day is devoted to Petra and the Dead Sea region. At Petra, you walk or take a short horse ride from the main entrance through the Siq, a narrow natural passage that leads to the Treasury. That first view is one of the great reveals in the ancient world.

The included Petra guide is scheduled for about three hours and covers the main trail. That is enough to introduce the Treasury and major features near the entrance, but it is not a full-day exploration of every path. If you want the Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, or longer trails, ask what is possible and what extra time or transport would involve.

After Petra, you drive back toward the Dead Sea through the Araba Valley. The itinerary says Dead Sea Region, but it does not clearly spell out a swimming session, resort access, or a particular hotel. Do not assume a private beach or spa visit is included unless it appears in your final confirmation.

Jerash and Amman finish the trip

The final sightseeing day takes you north to Jerash, one of Jordan’s finest Roman sites. You see the Hippodrome, Oval Plaza, colonnaded streets, temples, and the South Theatre. The site is broad, so comfortable shoes matter.

A local English-speaking guide is included for smaller groups, while groups of five or more receive an English-speaking guide arrangement according to the published conditions. The wording is a little complicated, so ask who will guide your group if you are booking with several people.

The day ends with a panoramic tour of Amman and a return to the hotel. The following morning, a representative transfers you to the airport. There is no sightseeing planned on departure day, which is sensible if your flight leaves early.

What $2,345 really covers

At $2,345 per person, the price can be good value for someone who wants a structured private trip. It covers two Cairo nights, an Aswan hotel night, three nights on a five-star Nile cruise, a Luxor hotel night, three Dahab nights, breakfasts, cruise meals, guides, drivers, entrance fees for the named sites, airport assistance, and many transfers.

The price also includes a smartphone with internet access during the stay, bottled water in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, and a 24-hour emergency number. Those are practical touches, especially when you are moving between cities.

But the headline price is not the final budget. You must add:

• International airfare to Egypt
• Domestic flights inside Egypt
• Airfare between Egypt and Jordan
• Egypt entry visa
• Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
• Travel insurance
• Drinks, laundry, snacks, and personal purchases
• Optional trips such as Abu Simbel
• Extra pyramid interiors and the Mummy Room

The tour also lists high and peak dates as extra charges. Ask for a written total that includes every flight and seasonal supplement before you commit.

The private format and staff support

This is a private tour, so only your group participates. That can make a major difference at the Pyramids, on transfers, and when flight plans shift. You are not tied to a large coach group, though the itinerary itself remains quite full.

The operator provides English-speaking guides for sightseeing and a tour leader for transfers. Names associated with the company include Hassan, Tamir, Nehead, Wael, Dua, Sherif, Ahmed, and Nour, but your assigned staff can vary. The strongest pattern in the supplied feedback is praise for airport assistance, punctual drivers, clear explanations, and guides who took personal care of the group.

That support is particularly useful for solo visitors and anyone uneasy about handling Egyptian airports alone. At the same time, private touring often includes shopping stops or extra suggestions in some destinations, so be clear about what you want. A good guide should explain the choice without pressuring you.

Who should book this Egypt and Jordan trip

I would recommend it to you if you want the major sights handled by one company and do not want to arrange four hotels, a Nile cruise, internal flights, guides, and cross-border logistics yourself. It also suits first-time visitors who prefer having someone waiting at the airport.

It works well for people who value ancient sites over slow travel. You will see a lot, but you will not linger everywhere. Cairo, Luxor, Petra, and Jerash deserve more time than this schedule allows, and the tour gives only a short introduction to Amman and the Dead Sea.

I would hesitate if you dislike early starts, repeated hotel changes, or long transfer days. I would also hesitate if your budget depends on the advertised figure being all-in. Add the excluded costs first, then compare the result with a custom private itinerary.

The cancellation terms shown here allow a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, with no refund inside that window. Because several flights and suppliers are involved, read the final booking conditions carefully and ask how supplier charges are handled.

Final call: a strong first visit, with a busy timetable

Book this tour if you want an organized introduction to Egypt and Jordan, especially the Pyramids, Nile temples, Petra, and Jerash. The airport support, private format, included admission fees, and three-night cruise provide real value.

Before booking, confirm the domestic flights, Jordan hotels, Dead Sea arrangements, Abu Simbel price, guide assignment, and complete trip total. If you accept the pace and plan for the extras, Lady Egypt Tours offers a practical way to cover two demanding countries in two weeks. If you want long, quiet visits at each site, build a slower custom trip instead.

FAQ

How long is the Egypt and Jordan tour?

The tour lasts approximately 14 days, beginning with arrival at Cairo International Airport and ending with departure from Amman.

Is airport pickup included?

Yes. Arrival and departure assistance, airport transfers in Cairo, and relevant transfers listed in the program are included. A representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and at Queen Alia Airport in Amman.

Is the Nile cruise included?

Yes. The package includes three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Are meals included throughout the trip?

Breakfast is included at the listed hotels. The Nile cruise includes full board, and the Blue Hole outing includes lunch. Meals not specifically listed, especially on the Jordan portion, are not included.

Are entrance fees included?

Entrance fees for the sightseeing named in the program are included. Entry to the interiors of the Pyramids and the Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum costs extra and may be arranged locally.

Are flights included in the price?

No. International flights to Egypt, domestic flights within Egypt, and airfare to Jordan are excluded.

Is Abu Simbel included?

No. The Abu Simbel visit is described as an optional trip from Aswan and is not included in the standard package.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations and changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.