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Egypt and Jordan Adventure
Join a Middle Eastern adventure exploring the history, culture, and heritage of Egypt and Jordan with a mixture of land-based tours and seven nights aboard a luxury cruise ship on the iconic Nile River.
Insightful tours and excursions visit all the major historical sites, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Spend time in the Jordanian capital of Amman and the ancient city of Jerash.
Accommodation includes five-star hotels and stylish sailing on board the MS Sun Goddess with luxury suites featuring a private terrace and a full range of modern amenities. Enjoy spa treatments, pool time, and gourmet cuisine on an APT Cruise.
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Cruise Line: APT Touring -
Ship: MS Sun Goddess -
Departure: Feb - Apr 2025
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Egypt and Jordan Adventure Cruise Itinerary
Discover the history, heritage, and culture of two of the most fascinating Middle Eastern countries on this 19-night adventure in Egypt and Jordan. Insightful tours take in all the major archaeological sites and landmarks with plenty of free time to explore. Time on the Nile is spent in unabashed luxury on an elegant river cruiser with spacious staterooms. Guests enjoy rest and relaxation with a pool, jacuzzi, and spa, plus award-winning dining with a selection of international and regional cuisines.
Day 1
Depart London, Arrive in Cairo
Fly from London Heathrow to Cairo in Egypt, where a representative will meet you at the airport, with a direct transfer to a luxurious hotel set on the famous Corniche beside the Nile River.
Day 2
Cairo
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum and home to the famous Tutankhamun collection. A Freedom of Choice excursion in the afternoon includes the Gayer Anderson Museum and the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Day 3
Luxor, Embark Ship, East Bank
Fly to Luxor and explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Later, board the MS Sun Goddess for seven nights on this luxury river vessel. Enjoy a belly dancing performance on the ship before dinner.
Day 4
West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna
Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens on a guided tour, which includes the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI. Later, visit the famous giant twin statues, the Colossi of Memnon, before sailing to the ancient city of Esna.
Day 5
Edfu, Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Edfu, regarded as the best-preserved temple in the ancient world, before cruising to Kom Ombo, a chance to enjoy some scenic river time. Experience a Galabeya party on board the ship tonight and wear traditional Egyptian clothing.
Day 6
Aswan
Marvel at the feat of modern engineering with a tour of the Aswan High Dam, one of the world’s largest embankment dams. Later, go from the contemporary to the ancient with a tour of the island of Agilkia and a visit to the picturesque Philae Temple.
Day 7
Aswan, Abu Simbel
Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel and tour the World-Heritage listed 13th-century temples dedicated to Ramesses II and Nefertari. Later, board a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, to sail to Kitchener’s Island. Enjoy a Nubian folkloric show in the evening.
Day 8
Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
Explore Kom Ombo with its unusual temple dedicated to two deities, the god Sobek with his crocodile head and Horus the Elder. Return to the ship and sail north, passing through the Esna Lock, a feat of engineering dating to 1908.
Day 9
Luxor
The Luxor Museum overlooks the East Bank and has countless treasures waiting for visitors to discover. In the evening, enjoy the Karnak Sound and Light Show in the spectacular Karnak Temple showcasing the history of the ancient city of Thebes.
Day 10
Disembark Ship, Luxor, Cairo
Disembark your luxury river ship and fly back to Cairo for two nights at the Four Seasons First Residence. Dine in the city with free time to explore Cairo during the evening.
Day 11
Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara
Explore the famous World-Heritage-listed three Pyramids of Giza and witness the sheer size and scale of the Great Sphinx. Join a Signature Experience with a dedicated Egyptologist and explore the ancient ruins of Memphis and the pyramids of Saqqara.
Day 12
Cairo, Amman
Fly to the Jordanian capital, Amman, and experience the colour and vibrancy of this cosmopolitan city with its eclectic mix of ancient ruins and modern architecture. Guests stay for two nights at the W Amman Hotel.
Day 13
Amman, Jerash
Discover the ancient ruins of Jerash, a stunningly preserved Roman provincial city. Later, return to Amman and visit the Roman Theatre and Citadel in its historic centre. A Signature Experience offers the chance to join a special Jordian cooking class.
Day 14
Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra
Travel the 5,00-year-old King’s Highway to Petra with a stop en route to visit Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Jordan Valley. Head to the Byzantine St. George’s Church in Madaba with its legendary Christian Mosaics. Stay in Petra.
Day 15
Petra
Explore Petra, a legendary and ancient city with temples, tombs, and caves. Visit the Siq with its canyon of 80-metre-high walls, a location immortalized in the Indiana Jones films. Guests have the option to walk to The Monastery, an ascent of 900 steps.
Day 16
Litle Petra, Wadi Rum
Little Petra is reputed to be one of the first settled villages in human history and an amazing visitor experience. Then, travel to Wadi Rum and take a Jeep ride with a local Bedouin. Feast on traditional Arabic cuisine at the Sun City Camp.
Day 17
Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Discover the Dead Sea, a vast inland salt lake more than 600 square kilometres and ten times saltier than the ocean. This is one of the earliest known health resorts. Stay for two nights at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar.
Day 18
Dead Sea
Today is free to enjoy the Dead Sea resort. Pick one of the Freedom of Choice touring options, including the Ma’in Hot Springs with its therapeutic and healing thermal mineral waters or the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex and Museum.
Day 19
Dead Sea, Amman
Return to Amman for your final overnight stay at the W Hotel with time to explore and take in the sights.
Day 20
Depart Amman, Arrive in London
Transfer to the airport and take your return flight back to the UK.
Day 1
Depart London, Arrive in Amman
Fly from London Heathrow to Amman in Jordan, where a representative will meet you at the airport, with a direct transfer to a luxurious hotel set on the famous Corniche beside the Nile River.
Day 2
Dead Sea, Amman
Return to Amman for your final overnight stay at the W Hotel with time to explore and take in the sights.
Day 3
Dead Sea
Today is free to enjoy the Dead Sea resort. Pick one of the Freedom of Choice touring options, including the Ma’in Hot Springs with its therapeutic and healing thermal mineral waters or the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex and Museum.
Day 4
Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Discover the Dead Sea, a vast inland salt lake more than 600 square kilometres and ten times saltier than the ocean. This is one of the earliest known health resorts. Stay for two nights at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar.
Day 5
Litle Petra, Wadi Rum
Little Petra is reputed to be one of the first settled villages in human history and an amazing visitor experience. Then, travel to Wadi Rum and take a Jeep ride with a local Bedouin. Feast on traditional Arabic cuisine at the Sun City Camp.
Day 6
Petra
Explore Petra, a legendary and ancient city with temples, tombs, and caves. Visit the Siq with its canyon of 80-metre-high walls, a location immortalized in the Indiana Jones films. Guests have the option to walk to The Monastery, an ascent of 900 steps.
Day 7
Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra
Travel the 5,00-year-old King’s Highway to Petra with a stop en route to visit Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Jordan Valley. Head to the Byzantine St. George’s Church in Madaba with its legendary Christian Mosaics. Stay in Petra.
Day 8
Amman, Jerash
Discover the ancient ruins of Jerash, a stunningly preserved Roman provincial city. Later, return to Amman and visit the Roman Theatre and Citadel in its historic centre. A Signature Experience offers the chance to join a special Jordian cooking class.
Day 9
Cairo, Amman
Fly to the Jordanian capital, Amman, and experience the colour and vibrancy of this cosmopolitan city with its eclectic mix of ancient ruins and modern architecture. Guests stay for two nights at the W Amman Hotel.
Day 10
Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara
Explore the famous World-Heritage-listed three Pyramids of Giza and witness the sheer size and scale of the Great Sphinx. Join a Signature Experience with a dedicated Egyptologist and explore the ancient ruins of Memphis and the pyramids of Saqqara.
Day 11
Disembark Ship, Luxor, Cairo
Disembark your luxury river ship and fly back to Cairo for two nights at the Four Seasons First Residence. Dine in the city with free time to explore Cairo during the evening.
Day 12
Luxor
The Luxor Museum overlooks the East Bank and has countless treasures waiting for visitors to discover. In the evening, enjoy the Karnak Sound and Light Show in the spectacular Karnak Temple showcasing the history of the ancient city of Thebes.
Day 13
Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
Explore Kom Ombo with its unusual temple dedicated to two deities, the god Sobek with his crocodile head and Horus the Elder. Return to the ship and sail north, passing through the Esna Lock, a feat of engineering dating to 1908.
Day 14
Aswan, Abu Simbel
Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel and tour the World-Heritage listed 13th-century temples dedicated to Ramesses II and Nefertari. Later, board a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, to sail to Kitchener’s Island. Enjoy a Nubian folkloric show in the evening.
Day 15
Aswan
Marvel at the feat of modern engineering with a tour of the Aswan High Dam, one of the world’s largest embankment dams. Later, go from the contemporary to the ancient with a tour of the island of Agilkia and a visit to the picturesque Philae Temple.
Day 16
Edfu, Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Edfu, regarded as the best-preserved temple in the ancient world, before cruising to Kom Ombo, a chance to enjoy some scenic river time. Experience a Galabeya party on board the ship tonight and wear traditional Egyptian clothing.
Day 17
West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna
Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens on a guided tour, which includes the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI. Later, visit the famous giant twin statues, the Colossi of Memnon, before sailing to the ancient city of Esna.
Day 18
Luxor, East Bank
Fly to Luxor and explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Later, board the MS Sun Goddess for seven nights on this luxury river vessel. Enjoy a belly dancing performance on the ship before dinner.
Day 19
Cairo
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum and home to the famous Tutankhamun collection. A Freedom of Choice excursion in the afternoon includes the Gayer Anderson Museum and the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Day 20
Depart Cairo, Arrive in London
Transfer to the airport and take your return flight back to the UK.
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APT Touring 
Departure:
Feb - Apr 2025
VISITING: Depart London, Arrive in Cairo Cairo Luxor, Embark Ship, East Bank West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna Edfu, Kom Ombo Aswan Aswan, Abu Simbel Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna Luxor Disembark Ship, Luxor, Cairo Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara Cairo, Amman Amman, Jerash Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra Petra Litle Petra, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum, Dead Sea Dead Sea Dead Sea, Amman Depart Amman, Arrive in London
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
APT Touring Departure:
2025
VISITING: London to Amman Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea Dead Sea, Bethabara, Aqaba Aqaba, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum, Petra Petra Petra, Shobak, Madaba, Nebo, Amman Amman, Cairo Cairo Cairo, Luxor, Embark Ship Luxor, Edfu Edfu, Aswan Aswan, Abu Simbel Depart Cairo for London
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
APT Touring Departure:
September 2025
VISITING: Cairo Cairo, Luxor, Embark River Ship Luxor, Edfu Edfu, Aswan Aswan, Abu Simbel Aswan, Disembark Ship, Fly to Cairo Cairo, Amman Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea Dead Sea, Bethabara, Aqaba Aqaba, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum, Petra Petra Petra, Shobak, Madaba, Nebo, Amman Amman
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
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Egypt and Jordan Adventure FAQ
What are Freedom of Choice Touring options?
On your holiday, you will have the opportunity to select a Freedom of Choice touring activity. These are offered at no additional cost and the Tour Director will guide you through all the different choices and help with bookings.
When will I receive my travel documents?
Your travel documents are sent by email approximately two to three weeks before your holiday date. Always check the details carefully, as we may need some last-minute information. If we do require more information, you can email or call us.
How long should my passport be valid for?
Your passport should have at least six months left from the date you return home.
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