15-Day Egypt, Jordan and Dubai Tour from Cairo

Day 1 Cairo

As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar

Dulexe Hotel: Cairo Pyramids Hotel--Steigenberger/similar

Day 2 Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis(53 km)

In the morning, we will visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, see the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti, and the Imhotep Museum as Sakkara before heading to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. After lunch, we will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.

Cairo, EGYPT Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

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  Great Sphinx of Giza The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
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  Pyramid of Khafre The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.
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  Pyramid of Khufu The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.

Sakkara, EGYPT Sakkara is a massive ancient burial ground in Egypt. It once served as the Necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. Djoser's Setp Pyramid is the oldest stone building complex in known history.

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  Pyramid of Djoser Lying in the necropolis to the northwest of the ancient city of Memphis is this step-pyramid, built in the 27th century BC for the deceased Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar

Dulexe Hotel: Mercure Le Sphinx/similar

Day 3 Egyptian Museum

Today, we will visit the Egyptian Museum to study artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Then, we will visit the Hanging Church and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Cairo, EGYPT Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

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  The Egyptian Museum Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.
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  The Hanging Church This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.
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  Mosque of Muhammad Ali This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar

Dulexe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar

Day 4 Cairo - Luxor(503 km)

In the morning we will fly to Luxor to board on the ultra-deluxe Nile cruise. Then we will visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. After that, we will return to the cruise for lunch and to enjoy the remainder of the day at our own leisure.

Luxor, EGYPT Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

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  Karnak Temple This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.
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  Luxor Temple This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)

Dulexe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)

Day 5 West Bank - Luxor

Today, we will visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor. We will also stop by the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise for lunch.

Luxor, EGYPT Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

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  Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Nestled into a set of cliffs in the ancient city of Thebes, now modern day Luxor, this ancient temple is dedicated to the god Amen-Ra. It is considered the closest ancient Egyptians came to the Calssical style of architecture.
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  Valley of the Kings This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
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  Colossi of Memnon These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.

Standard Hotel: Ms Sara (Nile Cruise)

Dulexe Hotel: Ms Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)

Day 6 Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples(179 km)

Our cruise will sail to Edfu after passing the lock of Esna. Then, we will visit a well-preserved temple to the god Horas and the Temple of Kom Ombo. We will also visit the Crocodile Museum before continuing with our cruise.

Aswan, EGYPT

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  Temple of Kom Ombo This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)

Dulexe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)

Day 7 Aswan - Temple of Isis - High Dam

In the morning, we will visit the Temple of Isis on Philea. Then, we will visit the Aswan High Dam before returning to the cruise for lunch and to relax onboard until dinner and a belly dance show.

Aswan, EGYPT

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  High Dam This embankment dam sits on the Nile River in southern Egypt. Built between 1898 and 1902 to prevent the annual flooding of the Nile River, the dam also provides irrigation water and hydroelectric power.
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  Temple of Isis on Philae This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)

Dulexe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)

Day 8 Aswan - Cairo(682 km)

After breakfast, we will disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo.

Standard Hotel: Pyramids Park/ similar

Dulexe Hotel: Mercure Le Sphinx/similar

Day 9 Cairo - Amman(494 km)

In the morning, we will fly to Amman to visit St. George Church and the Sanctuary of Mount Nebo. Later, we will continue to Petra for dinner and to check into our hotel.

Amman, JORDAN Amman is the capital city of the country of Jordan in the Middle East. Amman is one of the oldest still-inhabited cities on the planet, and a center of politics, culture, and blossoming commerce for its home country.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn in Amman/ Petra Panorama in Petra or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Regency Palace in Amman/ Marriott Petra in Petra or similar

Day 10 Lost City of Petra

Today we will visit the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom, Petra.

Petra, JORDAN Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.

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  Ad Deir Ad Deir, or the monastery at the ruins of Petra, is nestled deep within the cliffs of the desert which keep the ancient city concealed, a secret oasis amongst barren sands.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn in Amman/Petra Panorama in Petra or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Regency Palace in Amman/ Marriott Petra in Petra or similar

Day 11 Petra - Dead Sea(136 km)

Today we will visit the Dead Sea. Then we will go back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Petra, JORDAN Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.

Dead Sea, ISRAEL This body of water that sits on the border between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. The mineral-rich mud of the sea is said to have incredible therapeutic properties, and visitors are encouraged to cover themselves in it from head-to-toe.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn in Amman/Petra Panorama in Petra

Dulexe Hotel: Regency Palace in Amman/ Marriott Petra in Petra

Day 12 Dead Sea - Jerash - Amman(126 km)

After breakfast at the hotel we will head to the ancient city Jerash. Later, we will return to Amman.

Jerash, JORDAN Jerash, the Gerasa of Antiquity, is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, which is situated in the north of Jordan. Jerash has developed dramatically in the last century with the growing importance of the tourism industry to the city.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn in Amman/ Petra Panorama in Petra

Dulexe Hotel: Regency Palace in Amman/ Marriott Petra in Petra

Day 13 Amman - Dubai(2488 km)

In the morning guests will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport for fly to Dubai. After we arrive, guests will be transferred to the hotel.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is the most famous city of the United Arab Emirates. It has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo.

Standard Hotel: Grand Excelsiorbur Dubai

Dulexe Hotel: Ghaya Grand Hotel Dubai

Day 14 Dubai

As we sightsee in Dubai, we will pass the Souk Madinat, Atlantis, and the Palm Jumeirah. Then, we will see the Mall of the Emirates and other examples of the city?s modern architecture. Finally, we will take in a view of the majestic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Mall before returning to the hotel.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is the most famous city of the United Arab Emirates. It has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo.

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  Burj Khalifa This megatall skyscraper is the tallest building in the world, rising to an incredible height of 2,722 feet. Construction was completed in 2009. The building exemplifies the neo-futurist architectural style.
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  Dubai Mall While it is not the mall with the largest leasable area, Dubai's premier shopping mall is the largest in the world by total square footage, including 1,200 shops in a $20 billion complex.
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  Mall of the Emirates Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in Dubai. Developed and owned by Majid al-Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road.
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  Palm Islands Located on the coast of Dubai, Palm Islands is comprised of Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, two artificial islands which form the shake of a palm tree and crescent. Built entirely of rock and sand, the Palm Islands are an engineering feat unlike any other.
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  Souk Madinat Jumeirah This luxurious 5 star resort in Dubai is the largest in the United Arab Emirates. It covers 40 hectares and includes more than 40 restaurants and bars.

Standard Hotel: Grand Excelsiorbur Dubai

Dulexe Hotel: Ghaya Grand Hotel Dubai

Day 15 Dubai

After breakfast, guests will transfer to the airport for their departure flights.

Inclusions

• Hotel accommodation and breakfast
• Domestic flight from Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo
• 4 Nights full board on 5 stars ultra - deluxe Nile Cruise
• Private guide
• All taxes
• Entry fees
• Private transportation
• Airport pick up
• Hotels accommodation and breakfasts
• Lunch during the day tours in Cairo

Exclusions

• Any international flights
• Any optional excursions not included
• Tips for guide and driver
• Beverages and drinks
• Entry visa, at airport upon arrival

Confirmation

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Redemption

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Terms & Condition

• Once booked this tour cannot be cancelled.
• Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
• While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.