Travel around a world of history nestled between the Pharaohs and Hashemite lands. Feel the greatness of the ancient kingdoms and experience their existence. An 11 days historical journey that will take you through different historical eras!
About Cairo
A dynamic city proud of its warm and friendly people known
for their traditional hospitality, Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. It is a cosmopolitan city that blends the charm of the East with a Mediterranean flavor. It is a melting pot where antiquities of Phar ...more
About Aswan
Situated on the East bank of the Nile, 899 km South of Cairo, Aswan is considered one of the most beautiful winter resorts not only in Egypt, but in the whole world. Distinguished by its fascinating nature and serenity far from the bustle of cities, and its warm weather which is characterized by dryness and sunshine th ...more
About Edfu
Located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement.
About Luxor
Containing nearly the third of the world's antiquities, Luxor is considered the greatest outdoor museum in the world. It remained the seat of power from 2100 to 750 B.C.Luxor is a part of ancient Thebes that was described as the City of One Hundred Gates by the renowned Greek Poet Homer. Impressed by its magnificent ed ...more
About Esna
Esna is located about fifty kilometers south of Luxor. It was increasingly important during the 18th dynasty due to Egypt's developing relationship with the Sudan. Later, the city slowly declined until it received renewed interest during the 26th Dynasty. Later, under the Greeks and Romans, it bec ...more
Day1 - Sun: Departure
Board your international flight and begin your journey back in time to this charming, ancient land.
Day2 - Mon: Arrival - Cairo
Arrival at the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration & customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.
Day3 - Tue: Cairo
Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Stop for lunch, afternoon visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the world's largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar, overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day4 - Wed: Cairo - Aswan
Morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your cruise ship where you will spend the next 3 nights / 4 days. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship will consist of outside junior suite cabin with private facilities. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. View Kitchner's Island botanical garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum by felucca (Entrance is not PERMITTED). After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek & Haroeries. Then sail to Edfu and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day5 - Thu: Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon-god, (237 B.C.) considered the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day6 - Fri: Luxor
Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. (Evening optional Sound & Light Show at the Karnak Temple), overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day7 - Sat: Luxor - Cairo
After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Amman. Meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport with all airport procedures and formalities via Customs & Emigration, clients should arrive on the morning flight, drive to visit of Jerash & Ajloun, lunch in Jerash at the Green valley restaurant, back to Amman, overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day9 - Mon: Amman - Petra
After breakfast, drive to Petra along the Desert high way, lunch at local restaurant in Petra. Visit of Petra By Night (Petra By Night Available only on Dates: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday), overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day10 - Tue: Petra - Cairo
After breakfast, visit of Petra, transfer to Q.A.I Airport with our full assistant with all airport procedures and formalities via Customs & Emigration for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival into Cairo, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Reminder of day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day11 - Wed: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry)
Tips and Personal items
Travel Insurance
Listed optional Tours are not included in the program prices
04 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel in Cairo with sightseeing
03 nights accommodation on board Nile Cruise with sightseeing
01 night accommodation at your choice of hotel in Amman with sightseeing
01 night accommodation at your choice of hotel in Petra with sightseeing
18 Meals: 9 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 3 Dinners
Domestic airfare within Egypt
Entrance fees as per Itinerary
Domestic airfare within Egypt
All transfers and luggage handling within Egypt
All transportation provided by Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach or private car
All Hotel taxes and service charge
Sightseeing with local guide
A minimum of 4 PAX is required to operate an Escorted Tour
All timings are subject to change and will be relayed to the guests accordingly at the time of arrival
Note that in case the date of tours fall during any public holiday, emergency , the closure of these sites without prior notice from Government, we are not to be held responsible for any refund or reimbursement
STI Travel may use substitute hotels in similar category accommodations if needed