Egypt And Jordan 11-Day Tour with Petra

After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Pyramids of Giza, where you see the ancient royal monuments in their desert setting. The visit usually begins with the main pyramid viewpoints before continuing to the Sphinx. Your guide explains how the pyramid complex was planned, how the monuments were built and what is known about their original purpose. Time is allowed for photographs and for walking between the principal viewpoints.

Later, continue to the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. Its galleries contain statues, jewellery, funerary objects and other finds from several periods of Egyptian history. The pace is guided rather than rushed, with time to focus on the collections that interest you most.

In the afternoon, visit Old Cairo and its historic religious buildings. The streets are uneven in places, so practical walking shoes are important. After sightseeing, our driver returns you to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, our team takes you across to the West Bank, where the day begins at the Valley of the Kings. Your guide explains how the valley was used for royal burials and helps you choose the tombs open during your visit. The interiors can be narrow, steep and warm, so take water and move at a comfortable pace.

Continue to Hatshepsut Temple, built against the cliffs in a series of terraces. The approach gives you time to see the layout of the courtyards, colonnades and reliefs before the midday heat becomes stronger. The final stop is the Memnon Colossi, two large stone figures that once guarded the entrance to a much larger temple complex.

After lunch or a short rest, transfer to your Luxor accommodation. The afternoon is kept flexible because the flight and road transfers can affect the day’s rhythm.

Leave Luxor after breakfast for the road journey south to Aswan. The drive follows the Nile Valley and takes several hours, with agricultural land, villages and changing views along the way. Our driver makes suitable comfort stops, and your guide keeps the transfer organised so you can arrive ready for the afternoon visit.

In Aswan, take a short boat ride across the reservoir to Phiala Temple. The temple complex was moved to higher ground during the construction of the High Dam, and its island setting makes the approach part of the visit. Walk through the entrance pylons, courtyards and columned halls while your guide points out the carvings and the later additions made to the site.

Return by boat and check in at your hotel. The evening is free to rest or enjoy the river views. Sandals or shoes with a firm sole are useful on the island paths and boat landing.

Set out early from Aswan for Abu Simbel, travelling by road through the desert. The journey takes several hours each way, but the time on site is carefully planned so you can see the main features without hurrying. On arrival, walk toward the rock-cut temples and their colossal seated figures, then enter the larger temple to view its decorated halls and sanctuaries.

Your guide explains the temples’ connection with Ramesses II and the relocation project that protected them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Photography is allowed in designated areas, while some interior rules may vary. Keep water, sun protection and a light layer close at hand because conditions can change between the open forecourt and the shaded interiors.

Return to Aswan after the visit. Depending on the confirmed transport plan, continue by domestic flight or road connection for the next stage of the tour. Our team coordinates the transfer and helps with luggage and check-in arrangements.

Travel from Egypt to Jordan by the arranged flight connection. On arrival, our Jordan team meets you at the airport and transfers you towards Madaba. After the travel formalities, visit the town’s famous Byzantine mosaic map, which depicts the Holy Land in detailed coloured stone. Your guide explains how the mosaic was made and what its surviving sections show.

Continue to Mount Nebo, where the viewpoint reaches across the Jordan Valley on clear days. The site includes a church with historic floor mosaics and a quiet setting for understanding the region’s religious history. The visit involves a short amount of walking over paved and uneven ground.

Later, drive to your accommodation beside the Dead Sea. The descent from the highlands changes the landscape quickly, and the evening can be spent resting after the border and flight logistics. If you choose to enter the water, follow the local guidance carefully and avoid getting the salty water near your eyes.

After breakfast, leave the lowlands and travel south through the changing scenery of Jordan. The route climbs towards Kerak, a historic hilltop town known for its large Crusader castle. Explore the stone passageways, chambers and defensive walls with your guide, who explains how the fortress controlled movement through this part of the country. Some floors are dark and uneven, so a phone torch and shoes with good grip can help.

After the castle visit, continue south by road. The landscape becomes more rugged as you approach the Petra region, with dry valleys and sandstone hills appearing around the route. Your driver allows time for a comfort stop and a meal break, depending on the day’s traffic and road conditions.

Check in near the archaeological site and keep the evening quiet. The following day involves several hours on foot, including a long approach through the narrow entrance, so prepare comfortable clothing, water and sun protection before turning in.

Begin the day at Petra with your guide, walking through the Siq, a narrow natural passage between high sandstone cliffs. The route opens suddenly onto the Treasury, one of the site’s most recognisable facades. Your guide gives context before you continue along the Colonnaded Street, past tombs, temples and traces of the ancient city’s water system.

There is time to explore at a steady pace and to choose how far you wish to walk. Travellers who are comfortable with steps can climb towards higher viewpoints, while others can focus on the lower valley and its principal monuments. The ground is uneven and shade is limited, so closed walking shoes, a hat and drinking water are important.

After several hours, return through the Siq to meet your driver. The afternoon is free for rest at the hotel or a quiet meal nearby. Your guide can explain the next day’s desert transfer and any luggage arrangements before you settle in.

Travel from the Petra area to Wadi Rum after breakfast. At the visitor centre, transfer into a local four-wheel-drive vehicle for a desert tour across the protected valley. The route typically includes broad sand plains, weathered mountains, natural rock formations and historic inscriptions. Your local guide explains the landscape and chooses stops according to access, road conditions and the group’s pace.

There is time to walk short distances, take photographs and sit in the shade for tea or a rest. Longer walks are optional, and the exposed terrain can be demanding in the sun. Wear secure footwear and carry your day bag, water, sun protection and any personal medication; the vehicle may not return to the same point during the outing.

Continue to your desert camp or onward accommodation after the excursion. Evening plans depend on the camp arrangements and season, but the remote setting gives you a quieter end to the day. Keep a warm layer available because desert temperatures can fall after sunset.

Leave Wadi Rum after breakfast for the drive north towards Amman. This is the longest road transfer of the Jordan section, so our driver plans a suitable stop on the way. After reaching the area, visit Jerash, where the remains of the Roman city include a colonnaded avenue, large oval plaza, theatres, temples and paved streets. Your guide helps you follow the layout of the site rather than seeing the ruins as disconnected monuments.

Allow time for a final walk and photographs before continuing to the airport. The timing of the departure transfer depends on your confirmed flight, road conditions and airport check-in requirements. If your flight is later, our team can arrange a practical place to rest or store luggage where available.

At the airport, we assist with the final transfer and departure procedures. Keep travel documents, valuables and any fragile souvenirs in your hand luggage for the journey home.