Trip Overview
Two of the world’s great ancient sites in one week: the Pyramids of Giza and the rose-red city of Petra. This 8-day Egypt and Jordan tour starts with three days in Cairo, then a short flight takes you to Amman for Jordan’s highlights.
In Jordan you follow the King’s Highway south via Madaba and Mount Nebo, spend a full day in Petra and sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. The last afternoon is for floating in the Dead Sea. You have a private guide and car in both countries, and our Cairo team looks after you from arrival to departure. Before you go, buy the Jordan Pass; it covers your visa and Petra entry on this Egypt and Jordan tour.
Combine it with: our Luxor hot air balloon ride, 4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise and Cairo Nile dinner cruise. Or browse all our Jordan tours.
Price Includes
- Meet and assist at Cairo and Amman airports
- 3 nights in Cairo, 1 night in Amman, 1 night in Petra, 1 night in a Wadi Rum camp and 1 night at the Dead Sea, all with breakfast
- Dinner in the Wadi Rum camp and lunch on Day 2
- Private English-speaking guide for all sightseeing in Egypt and Jordan
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Entrance fees in Egypt
Price Excludes
- International flights and the Cairo–Amman flight (we can book it for you)
- Egypt visa on arrival (25 USD) and the Jordan Pass (covers your Jordan visa and Petra entry)
- Meals not listed, drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo airport, private transfer to your hotel and a free evening. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 - Pyramids, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Guided visit of the Giza Plateau and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries. Lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 - Old Cairo
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4 - Fly to Amman
Morning transfer to Cairo airport for the flight to Amman. Meet and assist on arrival, then a short Amman city tour of the Citadel and the Roman Theatre. Overnight in Amman.
Day 5 - Madaba, Mount Nebo and the road to Petra
See the mosaic map in St George’s Church and the view from Mount Nebo, then drive the King’s Highway with a stop at Kerak Castle. Overnight in Petra (Wadi Musa).
Day 6 - Petra and Wadi Rum
Full guided day in Petra: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs. Fit travellers can climb to the Monastery. Afternoon drive to Wadi Rum for dinner and a night in a Bedouin camp.
Day 7 - Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
Morning 4×4 jeep safari through the desert, then drive to the Dead Sea for an afternoon float and mud. Overnight at a Dead Sea resort.
Day 8 - Departure
Transfer to Amman airport for your flight home.
FAQ
Can I do this tour in reverse, starting in Jordan?
Yes. Many travellers start in Amman and finish in Cairo. Tell us your flights and we’ll adjust the order.
Do I need a visa for both countries?
Most nationalities get an Egypt visa on arrival for 25 USD. For Jordan, buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel; it covers the visa and Petra entry.
How hard is the Petra day?
Expect 10–15 km of walking on sand and stone. The Monastery climb adds about 850 steps and is optional.
Can I add a Nile cruise?
Yes. See our 12-day Egypt and Jordan tour, which adds Luxor, Aswan and a 3-night Nile cruise.
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