17-Day Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan Tours

DAY 1 – Welcome to Cairo, Egypt

When you arrive at the airport in Cairo for your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours vacation, your tour manager will be standing by to meet and greet you. Once you have completed immigration procedures you will then be transferred to your hotel in one of our deluxe air conditioned vehicles.

On arrival at your hotel, your tour manager and will assist you with check-in and then go over your travel itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick up times for your upcoming tours. After this you’ll be left on your own to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

DAY 2 – Giza Pyramids and Cairo Tour

Shortly after you have finished enjoying your breakfast, your English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel and then you will drive to the Giza Plateau where you will visit the iconic Giza Pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx. While you are at this site you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a short optional camel ride from the pyramids to the Sphinx. The cost of a camel ride is not included in the price of our Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours.

After your visit to the pyramids you will then be taken to a good authentic Egyptian restaurant for some lunch. Enjoy your meal and then it will be time to visit the famous Egyptian Museum in the heart of downtown Cairo. With more than 100,000 artifacts on display, you can be sure that there is plenty to see at this wonderful museum which is one of the top tourist attractions in Cairo.

If there is enough time after you visit to the museum, you will then head to the old Islamic Quarter where you will visit the famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar to explore its many meandering treasure filled lanes and alleys. After spending some time at the bazaar, you will then be driven back to your hotel where you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3 – Flight to Luxor, Nile Cruise Embarkation, and East Bank Tour

Shortly after breakfast, your tour manager will meet you and assist you with check-out, and then you will be driven to the airport to board a short flight to Luxor. On arrival at the airport in Luxor, you will be met and then you will be driven to the area where you will be boarding your luxurious five star Nile River cruise.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on board the ship shortly after boarding. After lunch you will join a small group of our other clients, and then you will be taken to see two breathtaking ancient monuments located on Luxor’s East Bank. First you will visit Karnak Temple, a sprawling temple complex that was built over a period of more than 2,000 years. It is also the largest place of worship ever built by mankind. Although the site is composed mostly of ruins there is still a tremendous amount to see and it’s hardly surprising that this is Egypt’s second-most visited ancient monument.

Next, you will visit Luxor Temple which is considerably more well-preserved, and a truly breathtaking ancient Egyptian monument as well.

After your guided tour of Luxor Temple, you will then make your way back to your Nile cruise ship where you will have some free time for yourself before a scrumptious dinner is served in the evening. Enjoy this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours package on the tranquil waters of the Nile River at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 4 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Edfu

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on the water and then your guide will take you and the other members of your group to see three famous ancient attractions on the West Bank of the Nile River. Your first stop today will be at the Valley of Kings which is an ancient royal necropolis. The necropolis is home to 62 ancient tombs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Your tour includes admission to some of the standard tombs, but in order to enter some of the so-called “special” tombs, you will need to purchase an additional ticket at the site.

Following your visit to the Valley of Kings, you will then make your way to the absolutely breathtaking Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut was the only true Egyptian female to rule Egypt and she did much to increase and improve the country’s prosperity.

As you make your way back to your Nile cruise ship you will enjoy a brief stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. These are the last two remaining remnants of what was once a truly grand temple. After spending a short time at the site you will then make your way back to your cruise ship and it will soon begin sailing to Edfu.

Enjoy an excellent lunch on the river while you are sailing, and then you’ll have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish. Spend the afternoon relaxing and/or taking advantage of the ship’s many outstanding amenities. This night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours will be spent on the water at Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5 – Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Cruise to Aswan

Enjoy another excellent breakfast on board the ship, and then your guide will escort you and the other members in your group to Edfu Temple. Also known as the Temple of Horus this is Egypt ‘s best preserved ancient temple which is largely due to the fact that it was buried beneath the desert sands for roughly 2,000 years. Your Edfu visit also includes a horse-drawn carriage ride from your cruise ship to the temple and then back to the ship.

After your tour of the temple you will return to the cruise ship and it will soon start sailing towards Kom Ombo. On arrival at Kom Ombo, your guide will escort you and the other members of your group to see the incredibly unique Kom Ombo Temple, which is essentially a twin temple complex. One half of the complex was dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god while the other half of the complex was dedicated to Horus the falcon-headed god.

You will reach this incredible temple by way of a leisurely stroll through the town. After spending some time at the temple you will then take a slow walk back to your Nile cruise ship. Once all passengers are back on board, the ship will then start sailing to Aswan, with a delicious lunch being served along the way.

A scrumptious dinner will be served at the usual time in the evening, and you will spend this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours holiday on the river near Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 6 – Aswan Sightseeing and Free Afternoon

Begin this day of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours holiday with another delicious breakfast while sailing the short distance to the port area where your ship will dock. Soon after docking, your guide will escort you and the other members in your group to see three popular local tourist attractions.

Your first stop will be at the ancient stone quarries to see the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk. This would have been the biggest obelisk made by the ancient Egyptians but the project was abandoned due to the appearance of a serious crack.

Your last and final stop of the day will be at the truly splendid Philae Temple. Your guide will tell you all about the fascinating history of this ancient wonder, and why it had to be moved in its entirety when the High Dam was being built.

After your visit to the temple you will return to your cruise ship in time to enjoy another mouth-watering lunch and then you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish. Enjoy the last night of your cruise on the quiet waters of the Nile at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 7 – Flight to Cairo and Optional Abu Simbel Tour

Enjoy one last breakfast on the Nile cruise ship and then you will check-out and you will be transferred to the airport where you will board a short flight back to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo you will be met at the airport by your tour manager who will then escort you to the hotel where you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours package.

Today you will also have the opportunity to join an optional group tour to the magnificent rock-cut Abu Simbel Temples which were built to serve as lasting monuments to Pharaoh Ramses II  and his wife, Queen Nefertari.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 8 – Fly from Cairo to Riyadh

The next phase of our Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours adventure begins today. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time you will check out and you will be transferred to the airport in time for you to board your flight to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. On arrival in Saudi Arabia, you will be met at the airport by one of our tour representatives and then you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying while you are in Riyadh. There are no tours scheduled for today so once you have checked in at your hotel you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 9 – Riyadh Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy an excellent breakfast at your hotel and then at the confirmed time you will be met and you will make your way to Masmak Fort. Located in the city’s Old Quarter, this impressive fort was built in 1895 during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid. After spending some time at the fort you will then be taken to the Dirah Souk which is renowned for its high quality colorful textiles.

Next, you will head to the National Museum which is not only a national treasure, but also a world heritage listed site. Composed of eight galleries, the museum tells the complete story of Saudi Arabian history, starting from the creation of the universe and continuing on to the modern era.

Following your visit to the museum you will then visit Murabba Palace that was built in 1937 by King Abdul Aziz. After some time at the palace, it will be time to enjoy some excellent food for lunch at a good quality authentic Saudi Arabian restaurant. Once you have finished eating you will then move on to the King Fahad Library and the King Faisal Islamic Center. Your visit to the Islamic Center is only a photo stop during which you’ll be able to take some photos of the exterior only.

Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel where you’ll be spending this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours holiday.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 10 – Riyadh Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then at the confirmed time your personal guide will fetch you and your Riyadh day tour will begin. Your first stop today will be at Kingdom Tower where you will head up to the Sky Bridge on the top floor to enjoy a spectacular bird’s eye view of the city.

Next, you will visit Boulevard City as well as the King Abdullah Financial District where you are bound to be impressed by the area’s many incredibly impressive skyscrapers. After visiting the financial district, you will then be taken to a good local authentic Saudi Arabian restaurant for some lunch.

After you have finished enjoying your lunch you will make your way to Diriyah, a historic world heritage listed site located on the outskirts of Riyadh. The area, which is renowned for its red mud brick walls, is the current home of the Saudi royal family. The red mud brick walls once fortified the city which at the time was a real powerhouse of culture and commerce.

In 1745 the city was declared the Saudi capital and this is essentially laid the foundations for what would become a unified Saudi Arabia. This will be your last stop of the day before you are driven back to your hotel where you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 11 – Transfer to Al-Ula and Al-Ula Sightseeing

Shortly after you have enjoyed your breakfast your driver will meet you at your hotel and then drive you to the airport where you were board a domestic flight to AlUla. On arrival you will be met at the airport and you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying so that you can check-in and freshen up.

At the time which will have been confirmed with you, you will be picked up from your hotel and you will head to world heritage listed Hegra. This was the southernmost settlement of the Nabatean Kingdom and served as a stopover point on a very prosperous trade route. Also known as Al Hijr, the site covers an area of roughly 2,000 square meters and is renowned for its many timeless relics and rock cut tombs.

While you are at Hegra you will discover a number of the area’s top features, including the Nabatean Well, Diwan Tomb, Qasr Al Bint, Al Farid Palace, and also a very well-preserved railway station.

After your tour you will be taken to enjoy some lunch at a quality authentic Saudi restaurant. If there is still enough time left after you have finished eating you will then visit the Harrat Viewpoint from where you will be able to enjoy absolutely breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape while you enjoy some Arabic tea or coffee and some dates.

The viewpoint will be your last stop for the day so from here you will be driven back to your hotel where you’ll be spending this night of your vacation.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 12 – AlUla Sightseeing Day Tour

Shortly after you have finished enjoying your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at the confirmed time and then you will make your way to Dadan and Jabal Ikmah which has often been described as a massive open-air library which is famed for its huge collection of inscriptions.

The stone built city of Dadan has a truly spectacular history that dates all the way back to the 9th and 8^th century BCE. The site is also home to 10 tombs that were carved out of the red cliffs. The most impressive of these are the Lions Tombs which resemble seated lion sculptures that mark the burial sites of people who were once elite members of society.

Next, you will visit the Old Town to learn more about the history of AlUla, and to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the oasis and a few farms. During your walk you will also meet up with a local family to have some tea, and then you will be taken to see the iconic Elephant Rock. This will be the last stop of the day so from here you will be driven back to your hotel where you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours package.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 13 – AlUla to Tabuk

Enjoy breakfast then check out and meet your guide in the hotel lobby for your road trip to Tabuk, a journey of around 360 km with a 30 minute break along the way. On arrival you will be taken to check-in at the hotel where you will be staying for the night. Freshen up and enjoy a quick lunch and then your guide will fetch you and you will drive to Deise Valley which is also known as Wadi Deise.

Deise Valley is a very mountainous region and is considered to be one of the most beautiful landscapes in Saudi Arabia. The valley is roughly 400 meters below sea level and it is a truly spectacular place to explore. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon in this incredibly beautiful area and then as evening approaches you will be driven back to your hotel for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 14 – Goodbye Saudi Arabia, Hello Jordan

The next phase of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours vacation begins today, so shortly after you have finished enjoying your breakfast, you will need to check out and meet your driver in the hotel lobby. You will then be driven to the Durra Border Crossing. This is an immensely scenic drive which typically lasts for about 2 hours. Once you reach the border crossing you will need to complete Saudi immigration formalities. Once you have done so you will drive through “No Man’s Land” until you reach the Jordanian border.

When you get to the Jordanian side, your Jordanian driver will be waiting for you, and he will assist you with immigration procedures before transferring you to Wadi Rum. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” you already know just how stunning Wadi Rum is. Shortly after you arrive at Wadi Rum, you will enjoy a spectacular two hour jeep tour.

To make your Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours vacation even more special than ever, you will be spending your first night in Jordan camping at Wadi Rum.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 15 – The Lost City Of Petra Tour

After enjoying a good breakfast you will then drive to Petra to see the biggest and most famous tourist attraction in Jordan, the Lost City of Petra, which is also known as the Rose City of Petra. It’s an absolutely breathtaking ancient rock-cut city that was founded by a tribe of nomadic Nabateans during the 6th century BC.

When you reach the site you will enjoy a short horse ride from the visitor center to the canyon, which is known as the Siq. From here you will continue on foot until you reach one of the most breathtaking monuments you could ever possibly imagine, the Treasury. You will also see a number of other monuments while you are at this site, including the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle.

After your Petra tour which typically lasts for about 2 hours, you will then drive to Amman, the capital of Jordan. When you get to Amman you will immediately be driven to the hotel where you will be staying for the remaining nights of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours holiday.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 16 – Jerash and Ajloun Castle

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time that will have been confirmed with you, you will be picked up and you will be driven to Jerash, the ruins of an ancient Roman city. On arrival, you will meet up with a specialist local guide who will give you a thorough tour of the site. Some of the top highlights at the site include the Colonnaded Street, the Oval Plaza, the Nymphaeum, and the Temple of Artemis. The ruins of Jerash are considered to be the finest example of ancient Roman architecture outside of Italy itself.

Next, you will visit Ajloun Castle which was built in 1184 AD by Izz Al-Din Usama who was one of Salah Al-Din’s generals. Enjoy some time exploring the castle, and then you will be driven back to your hotel in Amman where you’ll be spending the final night of your Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan tours holiday.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 17 – Tour Ends and Final Departure

Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time your driver will arrive to transfer you to the airport in time for you to board your flight out of Jordan. Sadly, your grand 17-day Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours vacation has now come to an end, but you can be sure that lifetime memories will be guaranteed.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in our Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours:

• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
• Assistance with guest relations throughout your stay
• All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
• Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship with full board
• Accommodation in Riyadh for 3 nights, including breakfast and all taxes
• Accommodation in AlUla for 2 nights, including breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation in Tabuk for 1 night, including breakfast and all taxes
• Accommodation at Wadi Rum for 1 night, including breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation in Amman for 2 nights, including breakfast and all taxes
• Domestic flights for Riyadh /AlUlA on economy class
• All tours as described in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours itinerary
• Private sightseeing tours in Cairo
• Sightseeing tours on the cruise (group tours)
• Local English speaking tour guide in Cairo
• Local- English speaking guide in Riyadh
• Spot English-speaking guide in Al-Aula at Hegra, Dadan and Ekmah Mountain
• Local English speak guide at Petra
• Local English speaking guide at Jerash
• English-speaking driving during the rest of the tours in Saudi
• Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
• All meals mentioned on the itinerary
• Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
• Portage as needed
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in our Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours:

• International Airfare
• Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan entry visas
• Any optional tours mentioned or not mentioned in our Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan Tours itinerary
• Personal spendings on things like drinks during meals, laundry, phone calls…etc
• Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of tips
• Camera ticket at sights where required

Accommodation (Gold)

• Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
• MS Salacia Cruise (Suite)
• Riyadh Joudyan Hotel Or Holiday
• Sahary AlUla Resort

Accommodation (Diamond)

• Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
• MS Salacia Cruise (Upper Suite)
• Narcissus Hotel Riyadh or Hyatt Regency Riyadh
• Shaden AlUla Resort or Habitas Carvans

Prices for our Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan tours are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2024, except during the Christmas, New Year, Easter holidays, and certain other major events.