Egypt & Jordan Adventure With Felucca Cruise

Arrive at Cairo Airport and celebrate the start of the exciting 15 days ahead! Meet up with the local Expat Explore representative who will assist the group through the passport process. Then, travel to the hotel to meet the group's tour leader. Receive a tour briefing and learn more about the upcoming experiences and destinations you can look forward to. Get a good night's rest as tomorrow the adventure begins!

Fuel up with breakfast before the day's exploration begins! Join your knowledgeable tour guide and set off for the Giza pyramid complex to see the only remaining Ancient World Wonder! Witness other famous sights, such as the legendary Great Sphinx. Then, discover Egypt's first completed pyramid, the Zoser (also known as Djoser) Step Pyramid in Sakkara. End the day with a choice of optional excursions. Choose the Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids for a mesmerising laser show, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Or, join The Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show for a night of feasting and traditional dancing on the water!Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.

• Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

• See the Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara

Upon arrival in Aswan after the included flight, meet up with the local Expat Explore representative, who will accompany the group to the hotel. Start the day’s discoveries with a visit to the picturesque Philae Temple. Journey to the temple island on a motorboat and marvel at this stunning location from the water before exploring these temples dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love. Later, return to the hotel in Aswan to rest up for more Egyptian adventures to come! Alternatively, choose to join tonight’s optional excursion to experience dinner at a local Nubian house.

• Explore the Philae Temple in Aswan

Enjoy a hearty breakfast as the tour prepares for a jam-packed day of exploration! At midday, embark on a Nile felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat. Learn more about the longest river in the world and its important role in Egyptian history while taking in the sights of daily life on the Nile’s riverbank. Choose to join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple this afternoon to explore the awe-inspiring Sun Temple of Ramses the Great and discover fascinating ancient pieces from Egypt’s past. Tonight, get ready to sleep under the stars aboard the felucca boat on the Nile River!

• Sail the River Nile on a traditional felucca sailboat

Grab breakfast before boarding the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to the city of Luxor. Upon arrival, marvel at the sights of grand monuments that have stood here since the ancient time of Thebes. Visit the Kom-Ombo temple, admiring its symmetrical entrances and riverside scenery. This afternoon, head to the east bank of the Nile for further exploration of Egypt’s iconic temples such as ​​the Karnak and Luxor temples. Wander down the Avenue of Sphinxes which connects these ancient sites before heading back to the hotel in Luxor this evening.

• Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo

• Explore the Karnak Temple Complex

• Visit the Temple of Luxor

Today, tour the west bank of Luxor and dive into the rich history of the famous Valley of the Kings. Witness the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri), built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh. Then, travel to the great Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the temple dedicated to Amenophis III. The last stop of the day is at an all-inclusive resort hotel where the tour will spend the next few nights. Enjoy an included dinner with the group tonight.

• Experience the Valley of the Kings

• Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut

• Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon

• Enjoy an all-inclusive stay at a Red Sea resort

Enjoy a free day in Hurghada and make the most out of the time at this beautiful all-inclusive Red Sea resort. Sit back and relax by the pool or wander along the beach taking the time to unwind and enjoy the moment after a busy few days of exploring. For the adventurous, there is snorkelling and scuba diving available. Offering incredible views of the ocean and its abundant mix of marine life, this is a tour highlight if you love being in the water! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today so be sure to fuel up whether you're out adventuring or just enjoying lazing under the sun.

Today is another day in paradise! Enjoy the last free day to spend as you wish at this all-inclusive resort. Explore the best of Hurghada, taking in the sights of this stunning stretch of coastline along the Red Sea. Wander the golden beaches, find a comfy spot at the resort to relax under the sun, or put on your bathing suit and take a dip in the pool, the choice is yours! Snorkelling and scuba diving are also on offer today for those who’d like to take a dive into the adventurous side.

The tour continues to Cairo today! After breakfast, board the air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival, set off on a tour of the city. Visit the Egyptian Museum to learn more about this country’s fascinating history and culture and see the treasures that were discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Then, explore the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar in the historic centre of Cairo. Wander the alleyways, shop for keepsakes, or stop at one of the many coffee shops to watch the buzz of activity around you.

• Visit the Egyptian Museum to see mummies, sarcophagi and more

• Enjoy a tour of Cairo; Egypt’s capital city

• Shop for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili bazaar

Discover more of Egypt’s sprawling capital on today’s free day. Venture into the bustling city and take in the sights and sounds of this iconic destination. Join The Sights of Alexandria optional excursion for a guided visit to this amazing city on the Mediterranean coast that boasts beautiful beaches and a dazzling seafront lined with cafés and restaurants. Alexandria is a historical city home to relics from thousands of years ago including catacombs, a fortress, and souks. Alternatively, opt for the trip to the National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon for a guided tour of this impressive National Museum and to witness the spectacular St. Simon cave church.

Bidding Egypt farewell, the tour makes its way to a brand new country, Jordan! After breakfast, head to Cairo Airport to catch a flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan. Upon arrival, meet the local Expat Explore representative, who will arrange the group's journey to the hotel in Amman and provide an overview of what to look forward to in this new destination. Enjoy free time this evening to explore as you wish, and feel free to ask your tour guide for any recommendations of where to discover first.

Today’s discovery starts with a city tour of Amman with visits to the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre as well as a tour of the Amman Panorama Art Gallery in Downtown Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is home to a wealth of history and culture and is well known for Geresa, a walled Greco-Roman settlement. After exploring this city, it’s time to travel to Petra! Upon arrival this evening, settle into the hotel and enjoy an included dinner with the group.

• Tour Amman, Jordan’s capital city

• Explore the Roman city of Jerash

A day full of travel highlights awaits! Begin by exploring one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, the “Red Rose City” of Petra, with a local guide. Carved into a rockface a millennia ago, this city has been given this nickname due to the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. Travel a short distance along horseback through the Petra Seeq Canyon to reach the famous Treasury and marvel at the beauty of this long chamber along the way. This afternoon, enjoy an included lunch before continuing on to Wadi Rum. Arrive and take in the incredible desert landscapes before getting ready to spend a night under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp!

• Discover the famous Red Rose City of Petra

• Sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum

Have an early breakfast at the camp before embarking on a drive to Madaba. This ancient town is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Notably, a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of the Holy Land, which can be found in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Afterwards, admire the views on a drive to Mount Nebo where, according to the Hebrew Bible, Moses was granted a view of the promised land. Then, it’s time for another highlight of the tour, a trip to the Dead Sea! Delight in free time to swim or float in these famous salty waters before returning to Amman. This evening, enjoy an included dinner with the group.

• Explore Mount Nebo

• Float in the famous waters of the Dead Sea

Today is the final day of your Egypt and Jordan tour! After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your newfound travel friends and head to the airport. Expat Explore wishes you a safe journey home and hopes to take you on another adventure soon!