15 days · Egypt, Jordan
Egypt & Jordan Jewel with 5* Nile Boat Cruise (2026)
From AED 8,429per person, twin share
Enjoy a relaxing Nile cruise, explore ancient Egypt & venture into Jordan to discover Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea & more!
- Duration
- 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Route
- Cairo → Amman
- Countries
- Egypt and Jordan
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- Fast-paced sightseeing with a lot of walking in Egypt’s heat and at Jordan’s sites, including the 1.2km Siq walk into Petra, balanced by days on the Nile cruise and at the Red Sea resort
- Accommodation
- 3 and 4-star hotels for 10 nights, 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship and a night in a Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum
- Meals
- 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 35
- Guide
- An Egyptologist tour leader accompanies you throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Plane, 5-star cruise ship
- Best time to go
- Runs in October and November: comfortable temperatures for sightseeing in Egypt and Jordan, though desert nights at Wadi Rum turn cold, so pack a warm layer
Tour overview
This 15-day Egypt and Jordan tour is full of non-stop adventure! Discover the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Valley of the Kings and sail the Nile before relaxing at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort. Visit ancient Petra, swim in the Dead Sea and sleep under desert stars in Wadi Rum!
Highlights
- Experience the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Admire the Pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara
- Sail the River Nile on a cruise ship
- Visit the Philae Temple
- Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo
- Experience the immense Karnak Temple Complex
- Explore the temple of Luxor
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
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- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon
- Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort
- Shop at the Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Explore Amman, Jordan’s capital city
- Discover the Roman city of Jerash
- Tour the famous Red Rose City of Petra
- Sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Step into the Dead Sea
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Cairo
2 nights · Days 1–2
Pyramids resort by Jaz
Aswan
Day 3 · on the way
Nile Cruise
3 nights · Days 3–5
M/S Nile Symphony
Kom-Ombo
Day 4 · on the way
Luxor
Day 5 · on the way
Karnak Temple
Day 5 · on the way
Valley of the Kings
Day 6 · on the way
Hurghada
3 nights · Days 6–8
Gravity Samra Bay Resort
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Cairo
2 nights · Days 9–10
Pyramids resort by Jaz
Amman
1 night · Day 11
Al Fanar Hotel
Jerash
Day 12 · on the way
Petra
1 night · Day 12
La Maison Hotel Petra
Wadi Rum
1 night · Day 13
Beit Ali Lodge Camp
Madaba
Day 14 · on the way
Mt. Nebo
Day 14 · on the way
Dead Sea
Day 14 · on the way
Amman
1 night · Day 14
Al Fanar Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Cairo
You touch down in Cairo, Egypt, and meet a local guide who helps you through passport control and immigration. From there, a transfer takes you to the hotel, where your Egyptologist tour guide gives a short briefing on what the days ahead hold. The adventure starts tomorrow.
- Overnight
- Cairo
- Hotel
- Pyramids resort by Jaz
Day 2
Cairo
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, the group sets out for the Giza pyramid complex, encountering the towering Great Pyramids of Giza, the only Ancient World Wonder still standing, together with the Sphinx. From there, Sakkara is next, home to the Zoser Step Pyramid. In the evening, the Giza Pyramids host an optional sound and light show, or there is an optional Nile dinner cruise. The flight to Aswan can depart on Sunday evening, or on Monday morning, subject to availability.
Included
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- See the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara, Egypt’s first pyramid
Optional extras
- Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids · AED 225 per person
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show · AED 245 per person
- Overnight
- Cairo
- Hotel
- Pyramids resort by Jaz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
This morning’s flight takes the group to Aswan, where a 5-star Nile cruise ship waits to take you aboard. The Nile then carries you towards the temple complex of Philae, where a temple dedicated to the goddess Isis stands amid striking scenery. There is free time this evening to explore, or simply relax on board.
Included
- Sail the Nile aboard a 5-star cruise ship
- Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
Optional extras
- Dinner in a Nubian House · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Cairo → Aswan by flight, then board the Nile cruise ship.
- Overnight
- Nile Cruise
- Hotel
- M/S Nile Symphony
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4
Nile Cruise – Kom-Ombo
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinnerThe cruise continues along the Nile today. There is an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel temple complex, where two massive temples stand near the southern tip of ancient Egypt’s border. In the afternoon, there is a stop at the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, and known for its unusual double-temple design.
Included
- Visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, a double temple to Sobek and Horus
Optional extras
- Abu Simbel Temple · AED 530 per person
- Travel
- Continue by cruise ship toward Luxor, stopping at Kom-Ombo.
- Overnight
- Nile Cruise
- Hotel
- M/S Nile Symphony
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5
Nile Cruise – Luxor – Karnak Temple
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
After waking aboard the Nile cruise, the group disembarks along the East Bank of Luxor. The Karnak temple complex comes first, regarded by many as the most important Pharaonic site, its grand monuments dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut and Montu. The Luxor temple follows next, where you can walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Included
- Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to Amun, Mut and Montu
- Visit the Temple of Luxor and the Avenue of Sphinxes
- Overnight
- Nile Cruise
- Hotel
- M/S Nile Symphony
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6
Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut – Hurghada
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerAfter breakfast, the group heads for the Valley of the Kings, going underground to explore tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs. The Temple of Hatshepsut, built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh, is next, followed by the striking Colossi of Memnon. Later, the group travels on to Hurghada, to an all-inclusive resort by the Red Sea.
Included
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and its New Kingdom tombs
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh
- See the Colossi of Memnon
- Check into your all-inclusive Red Sea resort in Hurghada
- Travel
- Luxor’s West Bank → Hurghada by coach.
- Overnight
- Hurghada
- Hotel
- Gravity Samra Bay Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Hurghada: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinnerThe day is free to enjoy the activities at the all-inclusive resort: lounging by the pool, a stroll on the beach, or simply taking in all the included meals on offer. For something more active, there is an optional snorkelling or scuba diving trip, to see the coral reef the Red Sea is known for.
Included
- Free time at the all-inclusive resort in Hurghada
Optional extras
- Red Sea Snorkelling · AED 245 per person
- Red Sea Scuba Diving · AED 325 per person
- Overnight
- Hurghada
- Hotel
- Gravity Samra Bay Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8
Hurghada: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinnerA second free day in Hurghada follows, with the chance to see marine life on a scuba dive or while snorkelling, or simply to take it easy by the pool or on the beach. This is the last evening on the Red Sea coast, as the tour heads back to Cairo tomorrow.
Included
- A second free day at the resort, to relax or add an optional activity
- Overnight
- Hurghada
- Hotel
- Gravity Samra Bay Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9
Cairo
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
Back in Cairo, centuries of Egyptian history are on show at Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with its maze of spices, textiles and treasures to haggle over. For a look at Tutankhamun’s complete tomb collection, the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour is available, with views of the pyramids as well.
Included
- Visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church in Old Cairo
- See the Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Shop for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili bazaar
Optional extras
- The GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum) · AED 245 per person
- Travel
- Hurghada → Cairo by coach.
- Overnight
- Cairo
- Hotel
- Pyramids resort by Jaz
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 10
Cairo: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe day is free to explore Cairo at leisure, or, for those who would rather venture further, there is the option of a day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast, once the site of the Alexandria lighthouse, counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The evening is back in Cairo.
Included
- Free time in Cairo
Optional extras
- The Sights of Alexandria · AED 485 per person
- Memphis and Dahshur · AED 335 per person
- National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon · AED 325 per person
- Overnight
- Cairo
- Hotel
- Pyramids resort by Jaz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
Cairo – Amman
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning, after breakfast, the group leaves Egypt, heading for Cairo airport to catch the included flight on to Amman, Jordan. On arrival, a representative meets the group and transfers everyone to the hotel, with an overview of the days ahead. This evening, there is time to explore Jordan’s modern capital, or relax at the hotel.
Included
- Free time in Amman to explore or relax
- Travel
- Cairo → Amman by flight.
- Overnight
- Amman
- Hotel
- Al Fanar Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 12
Amman – Jerash – Petra
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerAfter breakfast, a city tour of Amman takes in the Roman Theatre, the Amman Citadel and the Amman Panorama Art Gallery. Later, the group explores Jerash, a Roman city inhabited since the Bronze Age, known for the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa and its ruins. From there, it is on to Petra, where the evening is spent settling into the hotel.
Included
- City tour of Amman: the Roman Theatre, the Citadel and the Panorama Art Gallery
- Explore the Roman city of Jerash
- Travel
- Amman → Jerash → Petra by coach.
- Overnight
- Petra
- Hotel
- La Maison Hotel Petra
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 13
Petra – Wadi Rum
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
Petra, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, is the focus of the morning after breakfast, starting in the Red Rose City with a walk through the Petra Seeq canyon to the Treasury Al Khazneh. Lunch follows in the afternoon, before the group heads on to Wadi Rum, set to spend the night camping beneath the desert stars.
Included
- Visit Petra, the Red Rose City, through the Siq canyon to the Treasury
- Overnight in a Bedouin-style camp under the desert sky at Wadi Rum
- Travel
- Petra → Wadi Rum by coach.
- Overnight
- Wadi Rum
- Hotel
- Beit Ali Lodge Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 14
Wadi Rum – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Dead Sea – Amman
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
This morning’s drive takes the group to Madaba, an ancient town whose mosaic map of the Holy Land, dating to the 6th century, is kept in the Church of St. George. From there, Mount Nebo follows, where, according to the Hebrew Bible, Moses was given a view of the Promised Land. The day continues to the Dead Sea, and dinner follows back in Amman.
Included
- Visit Madaba to see its sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land
- Take in the views from Mount Nebo
- Swim in the Dead Sea
- Travel
- Wadi Rum → Madaba → Mount Nebo → the Dead Sea → Amman by coach.
- Overnight
- Amman
- Hotel
- Al Fanar Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 15
Amman
Meals included: BreakfastThis final day of the Egypt and Jordan tour starts with breakfast and a look back at the many adventures of the trip, before heading to the airport to continue on, or to fly home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSat 17 Oct 2026ToSat 31 Oct 2026
Sold out
AED 8,429
Single room supplement +AED 4,206 single
Full
FromSat 31 Oct 2026ToSat 14 Nov 2026
Available
AED 8,429
Single room supplement +AED 4,206 single
FromSat 14 Nov 2026ToSat 28 Nov 2026
Available
AED 8,429
Single room supplement +AED 4,206 single
FromSat 28 Nov 2026ToSat 12 Dec 2026
Available
AED 8,429
Single room supplement +AED 4,206 single
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights in 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
- 3 nights' accommodation in twin share cabins with private bathrooms on a Nile cruise ship
- 1 night in a Bedouin camp
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room/cabin (subject to availability)
- 14 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned private minibus/coach
- Internal flights Cairo-Aswan and Cairo-Amman
- 5* Nile cruise ship with sundeck, swimming pool & bar
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids
Watch the Giza Pyramids lit up after dark in a sound and light show that tells the story of the pharaohs. This excursion is currently suspended during development work at the site. US$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 225 per person
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show
Board a floating restaurant for a buffet dinner cruise along the Nile, with Egyptian dishes and a folkloric show of belly dancing and Sufi dancing included. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 245 per person
Dinner in a Nubian House
Travel by motorboat to a Nubian home on an island in the Nile for a traditional meal cooked and served by the family who live there. US$63, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Abu Simbel Temple
Set off shortly after midnight for Abu Simbel, timed to arrive by sunrise at the two temples built for Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, moved to higher ground when the Aswan High Dam was built. US$143, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 530 per person
Red Sea Snorkelling
Sail out to the Red Sea’s reefs for a snorkelling trip with expert guides, taking in the coral and marine life up close. Diving equipment and lunch are included. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 245 per person
Red Sea Scuba Diving
Head out by boat to dive the Red Sea’s reefs with expert guides, equipment and lunch included. US$88, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 325 per person
The GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum)
Walk through the Grand Egyptian Museum’s galleries, from the Prehistoric era to the Roman period, finishing with the complete collection of treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, with hotel transfers and a guide included. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 245 per person
The Sights of Alexandria
Spend a full day in Alexandria: the Citadel of Qaitbay on the edge of Pharos Island, the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the New Library of Alexandria, with its collection in Arabic, English and French. This day trip from Cairo suits travellers staying on before or after the tour. US$132, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 485 per person
Memphis and Dahshur
Visit Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital and home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, then continue to Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both older than those at Giza. This half-day trip from Cairo suits travellers staying on before or after the tour. US$91, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 335 per person
National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon
Tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to 50,000 artefacts, then visit the Monastery of St. Simon and its cave church cut into the rock. This day trip from Cairo suits travellers staying on before or after the tour. US$88, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 325 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
For Egypt, there’s a tourist e-visa through the official Ministry of Interior portal, applied for at least seven days before you fly. If the e-visa isn’t open to your passport, you apply at the Egyptian consulate in Dubai instead.
For Jordan, entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities get a visa on arrival, while others need to apply ahead. Our visa team checks your passport against both countries and handles the applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from the tour aren’t included: arrange your own, timed to land in Cairo in good time to reach Pyramids Resort by Jaz by 14:00 on day 1. Airport transfers are included if your flights land and depart on the tour’s own start and end dates; send us your flight details once booked.
Two internal flights are included: Cairo to Aswan on day 3, and Cairo to Amman on day 11. The tour ends in Amman on day 15 after breakfast, so book your return flight out of Amman, not Cairo. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Your tour includes 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners, among them full board on the Nile cruise, all-inclusive meals at the Red Sea resort in Hurghada and dinner at the Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound and Jordan the Jordanian dinar. Carry some cash for markets, tips and entrance fees such as the Dead Sea’s, and a card without foreign transaction fees for hotels and bigger payments.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
October and November bring comfortable temperatures for sightseeing in both countries, though desert nights at Wadi Rum turn cold, so pack a warm layer for the evening.
Bring comfortable, closed shoes for walking at temple sites and through Petra’s Siq, plus a hat, sunglasses and sun cream for the strong daytime sun.
Your Nile cruise and night in the desert
You spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship between Aswan and Luxor, with a sundeck, pool and bar on board, and later a night in a private Bedouin-style camp at Wadi Rum.
Floating in the Dead Sea on day 14 needs its own entrance fee, which isn’t included in the tour price. If you are travelling alone on the cruise or in hotels, you can pay a single supplement for a private room or cabin, subject to availability.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Jordan, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Cairo, and home from Amman. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Egypt & Jordan Jewel with 5* Nile Boat Cruise (2026)?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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