EDT’s flagship 14-day plan combines Egypt’s complete archaeological spine with Jordan’s most spectacular ancient and natural landscapes. On the Egypt side: Cairo’s Giza plateau, Saqqara, Memphis, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, an Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise covering Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the Valley of the Kings, plus an overday in Alexandria. On the Jordan side: Petra (the Nabataean Rose Red City and UNESCO World Heritage site), a Wadi Rum desert overnight, and Amman with its Roman Citadel and Amphitheatre.
This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to see the two oldest literate civilizations in the Middle East — Pharaonic Egypt and Nabataean Arabia — in a single journey without feeling rushed. Egypt gets 10 days. Jordan gets 3 full days. The pace is active but not exhausting. No day requires travel before 7:00am except the Luxor to Cairo flight (Day 8) and the overday Alexandria trip (Day 9).
Important: The Cairo to Amman international flight (Day 11) is not included in the base price and is arranged separately. EDT can advise on the best routing and timing for your travel dates. Typical cost is $200 to $400 USD per person depending on season and airline.
Pricing is available in 4-star and 5-star tiers only. The multi-country operational complexity and Jordan hotel standards make a 3-star tier unviable for this itinerary. Starting from $2,850 per person for double occupancy in 4-star accommodation. All days in Egypt run as fully private tours with a licensed multilingual Egyptologist.
Your Egypt Day Tours representative meets you at Cairo Airport holding a sign with your name and assists you through immigration and customs. You are transferred to your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A free SIM card is provided on arrival. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast your Egyptologist guide picks you up. You start at the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), then the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) with its limestone cap, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The tour includes the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple below it. Then south to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser) — the world’s oldest major stone structure, built around 2630 BC. Then to Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt, to see the Statue of Ramses II. Lunch included. Overnight Cairo.
After breakfast: the Grand Egyptian Museum, housing 100,000+ artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection. Then the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin, with panoramic views over Cairo. Then Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo): the Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church (built over the cave where the Holy Family sheltered), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Lunch included. Overnight Cairo.
Morning transfer to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Aswan (approximately 1.5 hours). Your Egyptologist guide meets you at Aswan Airport. First stop: the Aswan High Dam, the 20th-century engineering landmark that created Lake Nasser and necessitated the relocation of Abu Simbel. Then the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island — dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, rebuilt stone by stone after the High Dam raised the Nile level. Then the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarry, showing exactly how the pharaohs carved their monuments before abandoning this one due to a crack. You board your Nile cruise ship in the afternoon. All meals from this evening. Overnight aboard the cruise.
Optional early morning departure by private vehicle to Abu Simbel (approximately 280 km south of Aswan): the two colossal rock-cut temples built by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, relocated in the 1960s to save them from Lake Nasser. The Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari are among the most technically extraordinary relocations in the history of conservation. Return to Aswan. The cruise then sails north and arrives at Kom Ombo Temple — the double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, uniquely symmetrical with two of everything. The cruise continues sailing to Edfu. All meals aboard the cruise. Overnight cruise.
Arrival at Edfu. You visit Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus), the best-preserved major temple in Egypt — built between 237 and 57 BC in the Ptolemaic period, it gives the clearest picture of what a functioning ancient Egyptian temple looked like inside. The pylon, the hypostyle hall, the sanctuary, and the falcon statue of Horus at the entrance are all in exceptional condition. The cruise continues sailing to Luxor. In the evening you visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II — the temple is illuminated at night and has a completely different atmosphere from the morning. All meals aboard. Overnight cruise.
Optional: early morning Luxor hot air balloon flight over the West Bank and Nile. After breakfast you disembark from the cruise. Your guide takes you to the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings with entry to three standard tombs, then the Temple of Hatshepsut rising in three terraces against the West Bank cliffs, then a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Then Karnak Temple — the largest ancient religious complex ever built, with the Great Hypostyle Hall’s 134 columns. Transfer to Luxor hotel. Overnight Luxor.
After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for the domestic flight back to Cairo (approximately 1 hour). Your EDT representative meets you at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. A rest day in Cairo — use it for Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Coptic Museum, or simply relaxing before Alexandria tomorrow. Overnight Cairo.
After breakfast, your private vehicle departs Cairo for Alexandria: approximately 3 hours by the desert highway. Alexandria was the intellectual capital of the ancient Mediterranean world for nearly 700 years. You visit Pompey’s Pillar (a 27-metre Aswan granite column erected for Emperor Diocletian in 297 AD), the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, mixing Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman funerary styles), a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) housing 8 million books on the site of the ancient wonder, and Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders). The Cornish seafront drive, Stanley Bridge, Abu El Abbas Mosque, and the statue of Alexander the Great. Lunch included. Overnight Alexandria.
After breakfast, transfer back to Cairo by private vehicle (approximately 3 hours). Check in at your Cairo hotel. Rest of the day free in Cairo — a good day for the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square (different collection from the GEM), the Fayoum road for bird watching, or the Khan El Khalili for final shopping. Overnight Cairo.
Important: The Cairo to Amman international flight is NOT included in the base price of this itinerary. It is arranged separately. EDT can advise on the best routing and airline options for your travel dates. Typical cost is $200 to $400 USD per person depending on season. After breakfast your EDT guide transfers you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Amman (Queen Alia International Airport). Your Jordan representative meets you at Amman Airport and transfers you to your Amman hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amman’s downtown (Rainbow Street, the old city souk) at your own pace. Overnight Amman.
After breakfast in Amman, you depart for Petra (approximately 3 hours south). Petra is the capital city of the ancient Nabataean Arabs and one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The city is carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs and was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johannes Burckhardt in 1812. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You enter through the Siq — a narrow 1.2 km gorge that opens dramatically onto the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), a 45-metre Greek-style temple facade carved directly into the cliff. You continue to the Royal Tombs, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Colonnaded Street, Qasr Al Bint, and if energy allows, the Monastery (Deir) — a 45-minute uphill walk rewarded by a monument larger than the Treasury. After Petra you drive 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum, a desert of sandstone mountains and sheer cliffs described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like.” You join a jeep tour through the desert landscape for 2 hours, with dinner included, and spend the night in a Wadi Rum camp. Overnight Wadi Rum camp (half board).
Breakfast in your Wadi Rum camp. Transfer to Amman (approximately 3 hours). Amman is a modern capital of around 4 million people built on seven hills. It has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was known as Rabbath Ammon in the Iron Age and Philadelphia during the Greek and Roman periods. Your city tour covers the Citadel on one of Amman’s hills — home to the Roman Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD), the Umayyad Palace (8th century), and a Byzantine church — with a panoramic view over the Roman Amphitheatre below, which seats more than 6,000 spectators and is still used for performances. You also visit the downtown gold souk and the old city market. Overnight Amman.
After breakfast in your Amman hotel, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your final departure formalities. Your 14-day Egypt and Jordan journey concludes here. Meals included: breakfast only.
The full routing across 14 days: Days 1 to 3 Cairo (no long travel). Day 4 domestic flight Cairo to Aswan (1.5 hours), board Nile cruise. Days 5 to 7 Nile cruise sailing north from Aswan through Kom Ombo, Edfu, to Luxor — approximately 200 km on the Nile. Day 7 evening Luxor hotel. Day 8 domestic flight Luxor to Cairo (1 hour). Day 9 private vehicle Cairo to Alexandria (3 hours each way). Day 10 Alexandria to Cairo (3 hours). Day 11 international flight Cairo to Amman (approximately 2.5 hours, arranged separately — NOT INCLUDED in base price). Day 12 drive Amman to Petra (3 hours), then to Wadi Rum (1.5 hours). Day 13 drive Wadi Rum to Amman (3 hours). Day 14 Amman Airport departure.
Total approximate distance: 3,500 km across the 14 days. Transport modes: 2 domestic flights (Cairo/Aswan, Luxor/Cairo), 1 international flight (Cairo/Amman — separate), Nile cruise, private AC vehicles throughout Egypt, Wadi Rum jeep tour for 2 hours.
Starting from $2,850 per person for double occupancy in 4-star accommodation.
This itinerary is available in 4-star and 5-star tiers only. The multi-country operational complexity and Jordan hotel standards make a 3-star tier unviable. For budget-conscious travelers, a 10-day Egypt-only plan is a better fit.
| Hotel Category | Price Per Person (double room) |
|---|---|
| 4-star hotels | $2,850 per person |
| 5-star hotels | $3,150 per person |
Important — Cairo to Amman flight (Day 11) is not included. Budget approximately $200 to $400 USD per person for the Cairo to Amman flight, depending on season and booking timing. EDT can advise on the best routing.
Pricing reflects 2026 rates as of 2026-05-31. Final pricing depends on travel season, group size, and exact hotel selection. Some itineraries also offer 5-star Nile cruise accommodation included across all tiers. WhatsApp Attarious directly at +20 100 680 88 57 for an exact tailored quote — typical response time 1 hour during Egypt business hours, booking confirmation within 3 hours of receipt.
Egypt alone needs 10 days to cover Cairo, Aswan, the Nile cruise, Luxor, and Alexandria well. Jordan adds Petra and Wadi Rum — two of the most extraordinary ancient and natural landscapes in the Middle East. Petra is not just the Treasury (which you know from photos). The full site includes the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, and the Monastery: the combined scale of the Nabataean city is genuinely shocking. Wadi Rum is the kind of landscape that makes you understand why it has been used as a stand-in for Mars in multiple Hollywood films. Fitting both countries into less than 14 days means sacrificing either Egypt’s depth or Jordan’s pacing. Fourteen days does both properly.
The Cairo to Amman flight is an international route operated by multiple airlines (EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, and others) with pricing that varies significantly by season, advance booking window, and your international flight itinerary. Bundling it at a fixed price would force EDT to either overcharge you or absorb route-specific variation. Instead, EDT keeps the base price focused on Egypt and Jordan ground operations and advises on the best flight option for your travel dates. Typical cost is $200 to $400 USD per person. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 and we will advise on the current best-priced routing for your dates.
Yes, for a first visit that covers the essential sites well. Day 12 gives you a full day in Petra (the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Amphitheatre, Colonnaded Street, and if you have energy, the Monastery) and an evening in Wadi Rum. Day 13 gives you the Wadi Rum morning and an Amman city tour covering the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre. The pace is full but not exhausting. What you will not see: the Dead Sea, Aqaba on the Red Sea, Jerash (Roman city north of Amman), or a deeper Wadi Rum overnight. If Jordan is your primary destination, a 5 to 7-day Jordan-only trip allows much more depth.
Yes. EDT can build a 7-day Jordan extension from Amman, adding: the Dead Sea (a float is worth one morning), Jerash (one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world), Aqaba on the Red Sea, and more time in Petra and Wadi Rum. A 7-day Jordan extension combined with the 10-day Egypt circuit makes a 17-day total trip. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to design a custom Jordan extension for your specific interests.
Yes, and EDT has multiple 14-day Egypt-only structures: add Sinai (Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery), go deeper into Aswan with confirmed Abu Simbel and lake Nasser, add the Western Desert oases (Bahariya, White Desert, Farafra), or build a luxury dahabiya Nile cruise across 6 or 7 nights. An Egypt-only 14-day plan typically starts at a lower price point than the Egypt and Jordan combination. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to discuss a custom 14-day Egypt itinerary.
Most international visitors can obtain a Jordan visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, or in advance via the Jordan eVisa portal (evisa.jordan.gov.jo). The standard tourist visa allows 30 days. Visa fees vary by nationality — check the Jordanian Embassy website for your specific passport. Jordan also offers a Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo) that includes the Petra entrance fee, which can be good value depending on how many sites you plan to visit. EDT provides basic guidance on Jordan entry requirements but recommends checking the official Jordan eVisa portal for your nationality’s current requirements.
Neither extreme. The Wadi Rum camp in this itinerary is a comfortable fixed-structure camp with private tents or cabins, proper beds, and shared bathroom facilities of reasonable standard. It is not a luxury resort, but it is far from roughing it. Dinner is included (a traditional Bedouin-style meal prepared in the camp). The main experience is the desert itself at night: no light pollution, an extraordinary star field, the silence of a sandstone canyon landscape. Children aged 8 and up generally love it. The morning is equally beautiful — the sandstone mountains at dawn are one of the visual highlights of the whole 14-day journey.
October through April is the most comfortable season for both Egypt and Jordan. Jordan in summer (June to September) is hot in Amman and Petra, though Wadi Rum evenings cool down significantly. November through February is ideal: mild days in both countries, cooler evenings in Wadi Rum, and smaller crowds at Petra and the Valley of the Kings. Avoid the school holiday peak weeks (Christmas and New Year, mid-February, and Easter) if you want shorter queues at Petra’s Treasury viewpoint and the Valley of the Kings entry gate.