Egypt and Jordan 11-Day Private Tour Package

Begin with the Pyramids of Giza, where your guide explains how the royal funerary complex was planned and how the pyramids have changed through time. Continue to the Sphinx, then pause for photographs and a closer look at the carved limestone monument. The visit involves walking on uneven ground, loose sand and exposed paths, so comfortable shoes, water and sun protection are useful.

After lunch, visit the Egyptian Museum to see pharaonic statues, jewellery, coffins and everyday objects arranged across its galleries. Later, explore Old Cairo, an area known for historic churches, mosques and narrow lanes. Finish at the Old Bazar, where you can browse spices, crafts and souvenirs. Your guide helps with directions and local etiquette, but you remain free to look without pressure.

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by domestic flight, then begin exploring this southern Nile city with your guide. Visit the High Dam first to understand how modern water management changed farming, navigation and settlement along the river. Continue by boat to Phiala temple, the island sanctuary dedicated mainly to Isis. The boat crossing is short, but boarding requires a few steps and may be affected by river conditions.

Later, take another boat towards the Nubian village. The journey gives you a different view of the Nile, with rocky islands and low riverbanks replacing Cairo’s dense streets. In the village, you can walk through painted lanes, meet local residents and learn about Nubian homes and traditions. We keep the afternoon relaxed, since the combination of flights, boats and walking can make this a full first day in Aswan.

Leave Aswan early for the road journey to Abu Simbel. The drive takes several hours each way, but the temples make the long transfer worthwhile. At the site, your guide explains the reign of Ramesses II and the temple façades, halls and sanctuaries cut into the rock. The interior passages can feel warm, and the open approach has little shade, so carry water and wear light, practical clothing.

After the visit, return towards Aswan and continue by road to Luxor. This is a long travel day, with rest stops arranged along the route where practical. We recommend keeping the evening free after arrival. Your hotel in Luxor gives you a convenient base for the following day’s visits on both banks of the Nile, and your guide confirms the order of the morning sightseeing before you rest.

Cross the Nile to the west bank and start at the Valley of the Kings, where selected royal tombs are open according to the site’s current access arrangements. Your guide helps you read the painted scenes and explains how the tombs were prepared for the afterlife. Continue to Hatshepsut temple, built into the cliffs with broad terraces and long approaches. A short stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon.

After a break for lunch, visit Karnak temple on the east bank. Its processional avenues, massive columns and layers of construction show how successive rulers expanded the religious centre. End at Luxor temple, where the remaining courts and colonnades are especially atmospheric as the light softens. Expect a substantial amount of walking on stone surfaces, with time for shade and refreshments between the main sites.

Leave Luxor by private road transfer for Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. The route crosses the eastern desert, replacing the cultivated Nile Valley with wide mountain views and open stretches of rock. Your driver can arrange a rest stop during the journey, and we recommend keeping water, sunglasses and a light layer within easy reach in the vehicle.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is unhurried. You can walk along the waterfront, relax at the hotel or ask our team about optional sea activities for another day, subject to local conditions and availability. This pause gives you time to recover after several archaeological visits and road journeys. Keep your passport and travel documents organised, as they will be needed for the next international transfer.

Enjoy a quiet morning in Hurghada before your transfer to the airport. Depending on the available flight schedule, the journey to Amman may involve a connection, so we plan the transfer around your confirmed tickets rather than relying on a fixed departure time. Our team helps with airport procedures and makes sure you know what to expect at the Jordanian arrival point.

After landing in Jordan, meet your local representative and continue to your hotel in Amman. The evening is deliberately easy: settle in, review the next day’s route and prepare for a full sightseeing day. Keep a small bag with walking shoes, sun protection and a refillable water bottle, since the Jordan section includes ancient streets, exposed archaeological areas and several road transfers.

Travel north from Amman to the Roman remains of Jerash in the north. Walk along the colonnaded street, through the oval plaza and towards the theatres and temples, while your guide points out the details that reveal how the ancient city was organised. The site covers a broad area, with uneven paving and limited shade, so the morning is best taken at a steady pace.

Continue south to Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land, then visit Mount Nebo for its biblical and panoramic associations. After the visit, drive towards Petra for the night. This is a long route day, and the exact order can change with road conditions and site opening arrangements. We include breaks where practical and recommend keeping a light lunch and water accessible during the transfers.

Enter the wonderful rock city Petra through the Siq, a narrow natural passage that opens onto the Treasury. From there, continue along the main route past tomb façades, carved buildings and the remains of the ancient city. Your guide explains how Petra developed as a trading centre and shows you where to pause for photographs. The ground is uneven, and the walk can be extended if you choose to climb towards higher viewpoints, so tell us if you prefer a gentler route.

Later, transfer to the spectacular Wadi Rum desert. A local 4x4 excursion takes you across open sand and among the area’s red rock mountains, with stops at natural formations and viewpoints where conditions allow. The desert changes quickly with the light, but facilities are simple outside the camp areas. Wear closed shoes, bring sun protection and keep a warm layer for the evening.

Leave Wadi Rum and travel north along the historic route towards Kerak. Visit the Crusader castles in Kerak, where vaulted passages, courtyards and defensive walls show how the fortress was built around the hillside. Some corridors are dark or uneven, so your guide leads the way and allows time to move carefully. The visit is followed by a road journey through the highlands and down towards the Jordan Valley.

Spend the afternoon at the Dead Sea, the lowest exposed land area on Earth. You can relax beside the water and, where the shore conditions permit, experience its unusually buoyant water. Avoid shaving before the visit, protect any cuts and follow local guidance when entering or leaving the water. Continue to Amman for your final night, keeping travel documents ready for the next day’s departure.

After breakfast, check out and meet your driver for the transfer to Queen Alia International Airport or another agreed departure point. The collection time depends on your flight, so we build in a sensible margin for the drive, airport procedures and possible traffic around Amman. Our team helps with luggage and confirms the departure arrangements before you leave the hotel.

If your flight is later in the day, we can advise on how to use the remaining time without taking you far from the transfer route. Keep passports, tickets and any medication in your hand luggage, and check the baggage allowance before reaching the airport. Your 11-day Egypt and Jordan itinerary ends with the airport drop-off, after a route that has combined Cairo’s ancient monuments, the Nile Valley, the Red Sea and Jordan’s archaeological and desert landscapes.