At Egypt Escapes, we also cover the possibility to combine your trip with a tour of nearby Jordan too. Epic, incredible and utterly unmissable: that’s how we’d describe this travel bucket list holiday. Enjoy a tour of a lifetime with a magical combination of the best of two ancient countries with some inimitable history & sites.
Discover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on our other worldly adventure. Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Nile cruising and Red Sea relaxation. Topped off with Jordan, home to the stunning Rose City of Petra (voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World), the red desert of Wadi Rum and the buoyant Dead Sea.
Egypt & Jordan Tour Highlights:
Petra – Discover this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Hurghada – Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
Cairo – Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut’s treasures at the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Wadi Rum – Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations
Luxor West Bank – Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Dead Sea – Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
Luxor – Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Aswan – Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
Nile cruising – Sail the River Nile on board a 5-star Nile Cruise
Kom Ombo – Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
Shobak – Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
Aqaba – Enjoy some time on the other side of the Red Sea – in Jordan!
Amman – Soak up some of the history and vibrance of this ‘quiet city’ in Jordan.
The Best of Egypt & Jordan
From a distance, the Pyramids are like alien spaceships in an endless sea of sand. But journey closer and you begin to comprehend the human skill required to erect them. Myriad hand-cut stone blocks, quarried chiselled and lifted into place by 100,000 workers.
The lost city of Petra, where Indiana Jones searched for the Holy Grail, is revealed here. Our tour takes in the “Rose City” as you get erudite insights on Roman temples, Byzantine mosaics and Crusader castles.
Visit the Dead Sea Lake and float in the saline waters. Bath away in the sunshine and then cake yourself in the healing mud. A visit to the Dead Sea is a must in Jordan.
As far as river cruises are concerned, there can only be a few, if any, that capture the imagination more than a voyage along the Egyptian stretch of the majestic River Nile. At about 4160 miles in length, the Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world. Take in the sights of an inimitable history and modern day vibrance as you pass through the Valley of the Kings to Aswan High Dam.
The Red Sea is a popular destination for endless sun and diverse populations of coral reefs. Stretches of the coastline are kissed with luxury resort hotels offering top quality all-inclusive experiences, as well as sun, sand and diving possibilities.
