Welcome to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt! Once your flight lands in the airport, our local representative will meet you outside the baggage claiming area. Then, we will send you to the well-selected hotel in our private cozy vehicle. When reaching the destination, we will assist you get accommodated and the rest of the day is at your leisurely pace. Accommodation: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (5 stars) or similar
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Today, we will start with a visit to Great Pyramids of Giza, and we are going to appreciate this world great wonder this morning. Pyramid of Khufu together with pyramid of Khafra and Pyramid of Menkaura are what we always called Giza pyramid complex, and they are the most mature model of their kinds. Then, we will take some picture at nearby Great Sphinx so as to record majestic artwork. After that, the earliest Step Pyramid in Saqqara is worth a visit before visiting the Egyptian Museum, where we can see vast cultural relics from different times. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (5 stars) or similar
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In the morning, we will continue to the Salah El Din Citadel, which is famous for the medieval architecture, including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, a military museum and delicate gardens. Later, we will proceed to Old Coptic area to discover local’s daily life. Then, we are going to visit the Coptic-style Hangng Church for its unique appearance. After seeing the country’s oldest Jewish church - Ben Ezra Synagogue, we will hang out at Khan El Khalili Market to feel the hustle and bustle of Cairo. At the end of the day, you will be escorted to board a traditional felucca to cruise along the Nile River. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (5 stars) or similar
Hangng Church
Khan El Khalili Market
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After breakfast at the Cairo hotel, we will transfer you to the airport and help you board the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the airport arrival hall, and then we will assist you board the Nile Cruise before 12:00. After lunch, we will drive you to visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the world’s greatest hydropower projects, which facilitates a lot in preventing inundation of the Nile. Later, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Philae, which was moved in 1972 because it was in danger of being flooded during that time. After touring the majestic Unfinished Obelisk, drive back to your cruise and you will stay there overnight for 3 nights. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto Nile cruise (5 stars)
Temple of Philae
Unfinished Obelisk
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Day 5: Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo
In the early morning, you will be transferred to Abu Simbel by a comfortable vehicle for about 3 hours. Upon arrival, we will visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive monuments and have a glimpse of the four huge statues of Pharaoh Ramses II at the facade. Afterwards, we are going to drive back to Aswan and embark the deluxe Nile Cruise again. In the afternoon, we will disembark to visit Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double gods temple. Then, we will continue sailing to Edfu. Stay overnight on cruise in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto Nile cruise (5 stars)
Abu Simbel Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
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Day 6: Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor (East Bank)
In this morning, we will visit the Temple of Horus after breakfast. Then, our cruise ship will sail downstream to Luxor. We will go ashore at the east bank of Luxor and visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dating back to more than 3,900 years ago, Karnak Temple ranks the largest temple complex featuring arrays of the sphinx rams. Luxor Temple has witnessed the most glorious era of the nation for massive historic relics, such as grand avenue of sphinx, exquisite arch of the gate, dedicate palatial complex… Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto Nile cruise (5 stars)
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
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Day 7: Luxor (West Bank) - Cairo
After breakfast, you willcheck out cruise at 08:00. Then your local guide will escort you to discover the west bank of Luxor. First of all, the Valley of the Kings will show a large scale of tombs for ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Later, we will show respect to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut to unveil her great achievements from the vivid murals. And then visit the Temple of Medinat Habu. Finally, we will proceed to Colossi of Memnon, where we will marvel at the two statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the ancient city. After the excursion, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Cairo. When you lands in Cairo airport, we will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (5 stars) or similar
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Day 8: Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman
In the morning, we will send you to the airport and see you off for your flight to Amman. When reaching Amman airport, we will pick you up from the arrival hall and then take you to the hotel for check-in. After a short rest, we will set out for viewing the ancient Roman Ruins in Jerash. Reputed as the Pompeii of the Middle East, Jerash Roman Ruins is also one of the best preserved ancient Roman cities in the world. After the guided sightseeing, we will drive back to Amman. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Hyatt Hotel (5 stars) or similar
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Day 9: Amman city, transfer to Petra
This morning, we'll start with a half day trip of Amman City, including the Roman Theatre of Amman, the Citadel where is a perfect location to have a panorama of the old city, the Jordan Archaeological Museum. After then, we will be pay a short visit the Umayyad Palace. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a private transfer to Petra for about two hours, an old city located in a narrow valley that links the Dead Sea and Gulf of Aquaba. Upon arrival, we will get lodged at the hotel and have a good rest. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Moevenpick Resort Petra (5 stars) or similar
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Day 10: Petra visit, transfer to Wadi Rum
This morning, your will enjoy a half day guided tour in Petra. Travelling through the narrow lane, we seems traversing back to thousand years ago to view this rose-pink old city. Treasure Temple, Royal Tombs, palatial buildings, dwellings and alleys represent the prosperity and bustle of Petra in the past. Early afternoon, you will be transferred to Wadi Rum by a private comfortable vehicle for about 1.5 hours (120 km). Wadi Rum is also known as “Valley of the Moon” with the unique red desert surface looks like a lunar crater. You will take a desert jeep inside and enjoy the wonderful sunset if weather permits. Overnight stay the campsite inside the desert. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel or similar
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Day 11: Transfer to Dead Sea
After breakfast, your English speaking driver will pick you up from hotel and transfer to Dead Sea. After a drive of around 3 hours (330km), you will reach Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of Earth, also called as “Navel of the Earth”. Your driver guide will assist you to check in the hotel, and the rest of day is free at your leisure. You may experience the magic floating in the Dead Sea, or enjoy the dark mud skin care on the shore. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel (5 stars) or similar
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Day 12, Drive to Amman airport for departure
After breakfast, driver will send you to the Amman airport for your leaving flight. We wish you a nice flight home! Meals: Breakfast
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