15 day Egypt itinerary Cairo and Jordan

Marsa Alam  Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle for a Free evening. Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion. Once at the hotel, we will assist you with a check and then we’ll discuss your tour itinerary with you, and also confirm pick-up times for your various tours. Go strolling around the city; sample some local cuisine. Relax next to the pool, or simply retire to your room for some peace and quiet.
 

Fly to Aswan early morning Pick up from the airport in Aswan Today you will visit Aswan attractions, including the Temple of Philae, and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk

Phiala temple:

Built to honour the goddess, Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

The High Dam:

Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The Unfinished Obelisk    :

Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

12:00 lunch on board the Cruise

At 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island-

Optional trip to the Nubian village

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel temples:

The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.

lunch on the Nile cruise

13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo

The Temple of Kom Ombo:

The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)

Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu around 08:00 by horse carriage 

Edfu temple  :

Upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama

You will be back around 10:00 

Lunch on the Cruise 

At 10:30 Sail to   Luxor  through Esna lock

Arrive at Luxor  at 18:00

Visit   Luxor temple.

Luxor  Temple:

Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the Second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the Second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Optional trip to the sound Light   Karnak    temple - 40 $ P.P

Optional trip Balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings 80 $ per person

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise Then Disembarkation Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak   

The Valley of the Kings:

Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak

The colossi of Memnon:

Massive  pair statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third

The Queen Hatshepsut temple :

Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.

Karnak   Temple :

Karnak is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban

Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 

Lunch will be served during the trip

then you will be transferred to Luxor airport for a short flight to Cairo then Sharm el Sheikh 

Flights will usually be indirect and go through Cairo.

Check out after breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including:

The Egyptian Museum :

The museum displays a rare collection of 5,000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun 's collection of treasure, gold, and jewellery which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit

Cairo Day Tour (Giza Pyramids – Memphis and Saqqara) Start your Cairo Day Tour by visiting the Pyramids of Giza ,

Visit Giza Pyramids

The complex includes three main pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple . The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2500 years B.C.

The Great Pyramid:

It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the Great Pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.

The Great Sphinx:

It is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.

The Valley Temple:

A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at the Giza plateau.

Lunch will be served at the Pyramids

You will be picked up from your hotel by Marsa Alam tour guide to enjoy Cairo Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids. You will start with the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which is considered the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Then drive to Dahshur, Two of the later pyramids constructed here have been completely destroyed by time, and the elements and several others, such as the Black Pyramid (12th Dynasty, 1929-1885 BC), are badly damaged, but Dahshur also boasts two of Egypt’s best-preserved early pyramids. Both built during the reign of King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC), the founder of the 4th Dynasty, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur are massive evidence of the architectural development that lead to the construction of the Great Pyramid and it companions at Giza. Then drive to your hotel.

Start your private tour to   Alexandria from  Cairo, starting at 7:00 a.m. with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria , The distance is 220 km Northwest of   Cairo. Arrive at     Alexandria   around 10 am

Start your day Tour in   Alexandria  Visiting The Roman  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa  :

Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of   Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

Pompey Pillar:

Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in   Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:

The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay

Lunch in   Alexandria  in an Egyptian Restaurant

The new Library of   Alexandria  :

The Library of   Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

back to Cairo overnight in Cairo

Early flight to Sharm You will once again be met at Sharm International Airport and then driven to the hotel, After enjoying your breakfast in your hotel, you can either have this day all to yourself to enjoy Sharm El Sheikh as you wish, or else you can join an optional tour to the remarkable Ras Mohammed National Park which covers an area of both sea and land.

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be taken to the Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai. This is located by the foot of Mount Moses. Here, you will find gardens and stunning cypress trees.
The monastery is operated by the Greek Orthodox Church and has the second-largest collection of illuminated manuscripts. It is here you will find the Burning Bush as well as incredible pieces of artwork.

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch

After you enjoy breakfast in your hotel, you will be taken to the Sharm International Airport for a flight to Amman in Jordan. Here, you will meet with our rep who will prepare you for the following day. You will spend the night in Amman, the capital of Jordan.

Meals included: Breakfast

overnight in Amman 

Start the day with a visit to Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaics, including the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Next, we’ll take you to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land, and then to the castle of Kerak, a Crusader fortress built in the 12th century. End the day in Madaba, and spend the night at a hotel in Madaba. 

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch

Explore the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the Siq, a narrow canyon with towering sandstone walls, and emerge at the Treasury, a magnificent facade carved into the rock. Continue through the site, which includes a theatre, temples, tombs, and other structures from the Nabataean period. Then Take a trip to Wadi Rum, a desert valley known for its stunning landscape of sandstone mountains, red sand dunes, and rock formations. Take a jeep tour of the valley, stopping to admire the natural beauty and learn about the Bedouin culture that has inhabited the area for centuries, Spend the night at a camp in the Dead Sea area 

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, visit the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and known for its healing properties and high salt content. Float in the salty water and enjoy the unique experience, Then we will head to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, located a few hours, and then transfer to Cairo 

Overnight in Cairo 

Salah el din Citadel:

It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din's reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.

Then pay a visit to 

Mohamed Ali Mosque:
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named " The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

The Coptic Cairo:

The Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, the Church of Abu Serga, The synagogue of Ben Ezra Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop to Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Then transfer to Cairo airport for international departure