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Discover the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures of Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates on this unforgettable 16-day tour. Begin your adventure in Egypt, where you’ll explore the iconic pyramids, ancient temples, and sail the majestic Nile River aboard a luxurious cruise. Next, journey to Jordan to experience the ancient Roman city of Jerash, float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea, and wander through the breathtaking archaeological site of Petra. Finally, immerse yourself in the modern wonders of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with visits to towering skyscrapers, traditional markets, and an exciting desert safari. This carefully planned itinerary combines immersive guided tours with free time to explore at your own pace, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation.
Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a dedicated tour manager will assist you with entry procedures, including obtaining your visa. You will be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. After checking in, your manager will explain your upcoming itinerary and coordinate pick-up times for each tour.
Overnight in Cairo
Fuel up with breakfast before starting a full day of exploration. Your personal Egyptologist guide will lead you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll marvel at the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, followed by a visit to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Later, enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue to Downtown Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Conclude the day with a stroll through Old Cairo, stopping at the vibrant alleys of Khan El Khalili Bazaar (time permitting).
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to board your luxury Nile Cruise (Salacia or similar). Settle in and enjoy lunch onboard.
In the afternoon, begin your East Bank sightseeing with a visit to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, followed by a tour of the elegant Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise ship for a relaxing dinner and evening on the Nile.
Overnight Onboard Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast with a Nile view before exploring Luxor’s West Bank. Discover the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried. Continue to the grand Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into the limestone cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. Before heading back, stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III.
Sail toward Edfu while enjoying the cruise’s spa facilities or afternoon tea. Dinner served onboard.
Overnight Onboard Nile Cruise in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse-drawn carriage. Admire its massive columns and beautiful inscriptions. Sail onward to Kom Ombo, where you'll explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus.
Enjoy lunch and dinner as you continue cruising toward Aswan.
Overnight Onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, head out for a full-day tour of Aswan’s top attractions. Visit the Temple of Philae, beautifully set on Agilkia Island, and dedicated to goddess Isis. Then explore the ancient Unfinished Obelisk, offering insight into stone-cutting techniques used by ancient Egyptians.
Return to the cruise for your final dinner onboard, enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Nile.
Overnight Onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your last breakfast onboard, disembark from the cruise. You’ll be transferred to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your tour manager will escort you to your hotel.
Optional Experience: Early risers can take an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples (additional fee applies), one of Egypt’s most impressive sites.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at the airport and escorted to your hotel to settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Amman
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, begin your journey to Jerash, nestled at the foot of the Gilead Mountains. Often referred to as the Pompeii of the East, this ancient Roman city is incredibly well-preserved. Explore landmarks such as the colonnaded streets, the Oval Plaza, the Nymphaeum, and the Temple of Artemis.
In the afternoon, continue your drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Rich in minerals and known for its healing properties, the Dead Sea has been a wellness destination since the time of Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba. Take a dip and float effortlessly on its salty waters.
Overnight in Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast
After a relaxing morning and breakfast at the hotel, travel south toward Petra, Jordan’s most iconic archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the Nabateans in the 6th century B.C., Petra was once a thriving trade hub.
Upon arrival, begin your tour with a horseback ride through the Siq, a narrow canyon that leads to the breathtaking Treasury (Al-Khazneh). Explore the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight in Petra
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, set off for Wadi Rum, a dramatic desert landscape made famous by the film Lawrence of Arabia. Known for its towering sandstone mountains, colorful dunes, and ancient petroglyphs, Wadi Rum is also home to Bedouin tribes who preserve their traditional way of life.
Climb aboard a 4x4 Jeep for a thrilling two-hour safari, venturing deep into this UNESCO World Heritage desert. After the tour, head to a Bedouin camp where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner and spend a magical night under the stars.
Overnight in Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast in the desert camp, transfer to Aqaba Airport for your flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.
Overnight in Dubai
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a full day of touring modern Dubai’s megastructures. Highlights include:
In the evening (around 7 PM), enjoy a dinner cruise on a traditional Dhow boat along Dubai Marina. Feast on an international buffet while sailing past the skyline and landmarks lit up at night.
Overnight in Dubai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely morning and breakfast, enjoy some free time for shopping or optional tours.
Between 2:30 – 3:30 PM, you’ll be picked up in a 4x4 Jeep for a thrilling desert safari. Ride over the sand dunes, stop at a high point for sunset photos, and then head to a traditional Bedouin-style camp. Experience:
Return to your hotel around 9 PM.
Overnight in Dubai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, set off for a full-day guided tour to Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city, known for its blend of tradition and modernity. Highlights include:
Return to Dubai in the evening.
Overnight in Dubai
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Check out by noon. Based on your flight schedule, a private transfer will be arranged to take you to Dubai International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures.
Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.
For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.
Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.
Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, licence no. 1995 — a number you can check before you pay anyone anything.
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.