Egypt, Jordan and Istanbul

Board your International flight to Cairo; we offer departures from most major Cities in the USA and Canada. You need a valid Canadian or American Passport to enter Egypt; it must be valid for six to eight months from your exact return date, and have blank pages.
A tourist visa is also required. American and Canadian passport holders can purchase it upon arrival. For information on entry requirements for passport holders of different nationalities, please get in touch with your local Egyptian Consulate.

Upon landing in Egypt, proceed with customs & immigration procedures. Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast at your Hotel, join your guide for a full day of sightseeing tour of The Great Pyramids & Sphinx + Valley Temple of Khafre followed by the GEM. The Pyramids of Giza complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains in one piece. The pyramids are named after the Pharaohs who built them; Khufu is the tallest, followed by Khafre and Menkaure, which is the one located in the front. The Pyramids are not decorated inside, and there are no treasures or mummies. You can visit them inside by purchasing a separate ticket. Although it is safe to tour the pyramids inside, you must be relatively fit since you go through steep stairways and low passages; some people also find it claustrophobic. The tour continues to Khafre’s Valley temple and the Great Sphinx. This famous monument carved out of limestone has the facial features of a man but the body of a lion. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the New Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM ). The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, houses the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. View the entire contents of the intact tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since it was found by British Egyptologist Howard Carter. Including Tutankhamun's gold mask, throne and chariots. Apart from housing a fantastic array of unseen artifacts, this modern building also offers a stunning panoramic view over the Pyramids, linking Egypt's past and present culture in one site.

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist you with transferring to your Nile River Cruise. Later, join your guide for a tour of the famous Karnak & Luxor Temples.
One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. The Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs. Your tour includes a visit to the boy Prince Tutankhamun’s tomb. Your tour continues with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt. On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tons each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo. Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

After Breakfast, on board, depart with your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the High Dam & Temple of Philae. Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
Many archeological sites were submerged after its construction; some, like Abu Simbel and Philae, were rescued and relocated. Continue to the Temple of Philae. The original Temple was submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was painstakingly disassembled and relocated to Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture. In the afternoon, there is a Felucca ride. A Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

Breakfast on board. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Cairo’s airport for your flight to Amman Jordan. Upon arrival in Amman, our Representative will assist you with transfer to your Hotel.
You are required a valid passport with blank pages; valid for six months past your return date.
American and Canadian passport holders require a tourist visa, which will be arranged by us with a copy of your passport.
Other passport holders need to contact your local Jordan Embassy. Later, depart for the Ancient City of Jerash, second only to Petra in terms of tourist destinations.
Jerash is one of the world's best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire.
The Ancient City of Jerash has been inhabited for more than 6,500 years and came under Roman rule in 63 BC. Continue with a short scenic drive through the beautiful valleys of northern Jordan to Ajlun Castle, located on the top of a mountain.
Ajlun Castle is a maze of corridors and architecture that offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast, you will depart by road for Wadi Rum. Along the way, you will visit Mt. Nebo and Madaba.
Mt. Nebo (also known as Siyagha) is a holy site and a memorial to the Prophet Moses. On Mt. Nebo, Moses is said to have seen the promised land. On a clear day, enjoy views of the Jordan Valley and get a glimpse of Judah, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Continue your tour. Drive approximately one hour to visit St. George's Greek Orthodox Basilica in Madaba, home to the oldest preserved and most detailed ancient map of the lands extending east and west of the River Jordan from Lebanon to Egypt, from the desert to the Mediterranean. Then, Drive to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. Feel the romance and adventure of the Arabian Desert. Wadi Rum was Lawrence of Arabia's headquarters during World War I, fighting against the Turkish Ottoman Empire. It was also the film set of the famous movie Lawrence of Arabia.
Experience a tour of this magical moonscape desert region in a 4X4 Jeep. Be amazed at the spectacular landscapes of towering cliffs and canyons.
Next, You will be treated to a Bedouin lunch at Wadi Rum.
Enjoy a traditional dinner followed by an overnight in Wadi Rum at a desert campsite surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

After breakfast, drive to Petra to tour this famous ancient site.
Petra: The 'Pink City' is the top tourist destination in Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is unique because it was built on a massive rock face over 2,000 years ago.
Enter through the famous SIQ, an impressive long winding opening between the walls of two overhanging cliffs. Although you find many structures, the most impressive are the Treasury, the Amphitheater, and the Ad-Deir Monastery, which looks over the valley and is accessible by a flight of 800 stairs cut from the rock.
After your tour of Petra, drive to the shores of the Dead Sea.
The Dead Sea region is rich in natural beauty, and its waters are sought for their healing abilities. Overnight Dead Sea.

Breakfast at your hotel.
Time at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities and the famous shores of the Dead Sea.
Free time for swimming and floating in the waters of the Dead Sea.
The Dead sea is the lowest point on Earth’s surface and its salt concentrations are nearly ten times that of the average ocean.
Later transfer to Amman’s airport for your flight to Istanbul Upon arrival in Istanbul, our representative will meet and assist you with the transfer to your hotel.
There is no tourist visa requirement for American or Canadian passport holders. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at the hotel, take a guided stroll through Sogukcesme Street with traditional wooden houses, ( Yali ) that are now landmark buildings of Ottoman architecture. Your stroll will take you to the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining Ottoman Sultans’ palaces. You will tour the harem, gardens, kitchens, treasury, and terraces with a breathtaking view overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. After a brief stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd, stop and admire from the outside only, one of Istanbul’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the sixth century, Hagia Sophia. Make a stop to enjoy lunch and after, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20,000 Iznik tiles and continue to the Roman Hippodrome, where chariot races used to take place. Your last stop of the day is the Grand Bazaar. One of the oldest markets and best places to buy souvenirs in Istanbul. After the tour continue exploring the city on your own and return to your hotel independently.

After breakfast, you will be picked up for your Bosphorus Tour. Walk along the Golden Horn, the waterway that divides the European part of Istanbul, to the Egyptian Bazaar. You will have some time at leisure to enjoy this lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Continue to the pier for a cruise on the Bosphorus, which connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the cruise, you will see the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, and beautiful wooden residences. After the tour continue exploring the city on your own and return to your hotel independently. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast you will be transferred to Istanbul's airport for your flight home.