That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into 12 months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 13-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile. But the adventure doesn’t end there. Your desert dreams awaken even more mystery with the treasures of Jordan—from 4-wheeling in the red landscapes of Wadi Rum where your camp feels close enough to reach out and touch the stars above, to the spectacular sandstone monolith of Petra that conjures visions of Indiana Jones and ancient rulers resting in the ancient sandstone tombs of the Treasury. Sip tea in the ancient traditions and soak in the ancient sites surrounding the Dead Sea where some of civilization’s earliest history was recorded amid the horizons where Moses saw the Promised Land. A Bedouin experience to rival ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ in color, scope, and sheer beauty.
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We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, flights from Cairo to Luxor, and Aswan to Cairo plus a ride on a felucca boat. And that's not all! Your tour includes a 4-night cruise experience aboard the Movenpick MS Royal Lily - featuring a lounge, bars, sun decks, pool, restaurant, and gift-shop. Stop at some fascinating ports of call as you sail down the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes: Cruise details: Deluxe cabin- featuring twin beds (can convert to double), private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, tinted panoramic windows. Globus Host service throughout the cruise. Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Movenpick MS Royal Lily. During the cruise, some visits may begin with early morning starts, in order to avoid the crowds for optimum enjoyment at the more popular sites.
Welcome to Cairo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Dinner
Day 2 CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA
Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet Breakfast
Day 3 CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
River Mysteries Revealed CAIRO Fly to Luxor.
LUXOR Embark on your Nile River cruise ship with lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
(B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 4 CRUISING: LUXOR–ESNA–EDFU
Kings, Queens & Captain’s Cocktails LUXOR Time to wander around at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party.
Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Venture in “World’s greatest open-air Museum” where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and they are as still in their original forms BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 5 CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
Egyptian Gods & Gowns EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, then enjoy lunch on board while sailing.
KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. Enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 6 CRUISING: ASWAN
Landscapes & Legends of the Nile ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaohs for centuries. [LF] Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening. (B,L,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere dome-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 7 DISEMBARKATION. ASWAN
At Leisure in Aswan ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an excursion to the High Dam, the Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home Breakfast
Day 8 ASWAN–CAIRO
Capital Ideas in Cairo ASWAN Fly to Cairo.
CAIRO Enjoy free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in the “the city of a thousand minarets” with its skyline filled with many mosques, castles, and churches in this bustling and historic metropolis BreakfastDinner
Day 9 CAIRO–AMMAN, JORDAN
From Africa to Asia CAIRO Today, leave Egypt and fly to Amman, Jordan.
AMMAN Meet your Tour Director before dinner in the hotel.
(B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT For a relatively small country Jordan is a treasure trove, it has so much to offer. Playing a prominent role as an ancient crossroads connecting 3 continents (Asia, Africa and Europe), it is home to the lowest point on Earth – situated in the Dead Sea; one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world – Amman; a landscape that inspires movie directors; and over 100 000 archeological, religious and tourist sights BreakfastDinner
Day 10 AMMAN–WADI RUM
Epic Desert Adventures WADI RUM Enjoy a fascinating 4-wheel drive tour in the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum and see the Seven Pillars of Wisdom made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. [LF] Overnight under canvas at a luxury camp located in the heart of Wadi Rum.
(B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
UNDER THE STARS Although known as the “Valley of the Moon,” Wadi Rum’s breathtaking red landscape is often considered to resemble Mars. Protected by UNESCO and covering about 180,000 acres, it is home to several nomadic Bedouin tribes. Captivating views of sunsets, sunrises and starry skies will be on your doorstep when you overnight at a luxury camp - enjoy a taste of authentic hospitality, without forfeiting modern amenities BreakfastDinner
Day 11 WADI RUM–PETRA–DEAD SEA
Cinematic Treasures PETRA Guided walking tour of the Siq, the narrow gorge made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Sip tea in a Bedouin tent.
(B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the Siq, the narrow gorge made famous by Indiana Jones. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed treasury. See spectacular temples and tombs created out of the rose-hued sandstone, and sip tea in an authentic Bedouin tent BreakfastDinner
Day 12 DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO MADABA, MOUNT NEBO & BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN
The Promised Land MADABA Visit St. George’s Church and the Madaba Archaeological Museum.
MOUNT NEBO Visit the site where Moses saw the promised land.
BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN Orientation walk.
DEAD SEA Free time late afternoon before a farewell dinner at your hotel.
(B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the market town of Madaba, home to a bounty of breathtaking Byzantine mosaics. See the most famous of these ancient works discovered amid the rubble of the floor of St. George’s Church – revealing a treasure of early Christianity and the oldest existing map of Palestine BreakfastDinner
Day 13 DEAD SEA
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman). (B)
Accommodations
Cairo
Aswan
Cairo
Amman
Wadi Rum
Dead Sea
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Deluxe
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3 el thawra council St. Zamalek Cairo Egypt
An urban oasis directly on the Nile, this sophisticated 433-room hotel is located on Gezira Island in the heart of downtown Cairo close to the exclusive Zamalek area with its chic trendy restaurants and galleries. Contemporary fittings in the elegant guest rooms blend French hi-tech with Oriental flair and amenities include air conditioning, iron & ironing board, signature MyBed beds and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Boasting its own riverfront promenade with an open-air floating restaurant & bar, this stunning property also offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars, a casino, a Spa, fitness centre and relaxing outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Nile.
Moevenpick Resort Aswan Deluxe
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Elephantine Island Aswan Egypt
This 230-room elegant property boasts a beautiful setting on the peaceful elephantine island surrounded by the Nile with landscaped gardens and a spacious outdoor swimming pool. This resort offers three restaurants including a panoramic Restaurant & Bar located at the top of a tower where dinner & drinks are served with spectacular 360 degree views of Aswan and the Nile. The lobby bar is the ideal place to enjoy drinks, cocktails and snacks with a large terrace directly facing the Nile . Air-conditioned guest rooms perfectly blend modern with traditional and offer complimentary Wi-Fi access and coffee/tea making facilities.
Le Méridien Cairo Airport Deluxe
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Cairo International Airport, Terminal 3 Cairo Egypt
Le Méridien Cairo Airport is a smoke-free 5-story hotel directly linked to Terminal 3 by a pedestrian bridge and is nearby one of the best shopping malls in the city. Onsite unique dining venues range from an elegant Lebanese restaurant to a high-energy Sports Bar, both serving delicious food. A heated outdoor pool set in an oriental garden, a well-equipped fitness center, and free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property are also available. All 349 guestrooms are specially designed to provide a homey feel with warm classical tones and feature excellent soundproofing, independent air-conditioning system, a seating area, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms amenities include a flat-screen TV with international channels, coffee/tea maker facilities, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and minibar.
Landmark Superior First-Class
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Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street Amman Jordan
The Landmark Amman Hotel has 258 guestrooms, all decorated in a stylish contemporary design, enhanced by a colorful array of artwork celebrating local customs, including vibrant mosaics, Arabic calligraphy and individual handicrafts. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mini bar, coffee maker, flat-screen TV and hairdryer. The Fitness & Wellness center offers a wide range of exercise equipment, a hot tub and a sauna. An array of restaurants serve a delicious range of dining options including the finest Japanese delights at Skyline Sushi, a creative concept where you can learn the art of origami and fresh local cuisine and international dishes at Colors all day dining restaurant. The property is conveniently located just a short walk away from the old city Jabal Al Lweibdeh, as well as the new downtown area of Abdali.
Rum Imagination Luxury Camp Deluxe
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JF7V + 9M3 Disah Wadi Rum Jordan
A Luxury property located in the heart of Wadi Rum, with great mountain views and the most wonderful sunset and sunrise surrounded by sandstones and superb hills, an experience you will never forget!
Tented suits provide the highest level of comfort with private bathroom, full amenities and two private terraces including one on the roof top to enjoy the beautiful desert and night sky with its stars.
Moevenpick Resort & Spa Superior First-Class
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Sweimeh, Dead Sea Road P.O. Box 815538 Amman-Dead Sea Jordan
Seaside resort that offers therapeutic benefits from the salt water and elaborate marble lobby with grand chandeliers.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.