10 Day Egypt Itinerary cairo and Jordon

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Enjoy Egypt -Jordon 10 Days itinerary  Visit Cairo, The Pyramids of Giza  Aswan Nile cruise and Petra  Book Now online 
 
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 Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:
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 your flight arrives, 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 you room for some peace and quiet.
►Day 2: Aswan Attraction- Nile Cruise:
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 honor 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
 Day 3- Abu simble
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
Galabyia Party.
 Day 4- Edfu and Luxor:

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 dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of 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  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
► Day 5-Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut:
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 for overnight 
 ►Day 6 Giza Pyramids - Egyptian Museum 
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 artifacts 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 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  Then drive to your hotel in  Cairo
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
►  Day 7 A Flight to Amman, Jordan
Upon arrival at the Amman airport, a representative will greet you and assist you. Then, we will ahead to Mt Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died. Then we will proceed to 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. Have a lunch in dead sea and then ahead to Petra for Overnight.
► Day 8: Petra - Petra
visit – Amman overnight After breakfast, you will go to explore Petra; start the visit of the ancient Nabatean capital on horseback. Then take a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs, and proceed to gradually unfold the mysteries of the ‘Rose Red’ City with its spectacular treasury, Royal Tombs, burial chambers and High Place of Sacrifice. Have lunch in Petra then ahead to Amman for overnight.
► Day 9 Amman -Old Cairo 
fly to Cairo early morning then arrive to Cairo to visit 
► 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 reign. The construction work has 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 named " The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls 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, 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.
► Day 10 international departure 
Transfer to Cairo airport for international departure 
   

Highlights

  ► EGYPT
  • ► Cairo
  • ► Luxor
  • ► Aswan
  • ► Abu Simbel
  • ► Felucca Cruise
  • ► Luxor
  ► JORDAN
  • ► Petra
  • ► Dead Sea
  • ► Amman
 ► Inclusions 
 What is included in your Egypt and Jordan trip:
  • ►Meet and greet service for all arrivals and departures
  • ►Customer service assistance throughout your stay
  • ►All road travel in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • ►Hotel accommodations for 4 nights in Cairo (includes breakfast
  • ►Accommodation for 3 nights on board the 5-Star Nile cruise ship (full board
  • ►Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in Amman (includes breakfasts)
  • ►All tours mentioned in the Egypt and Jordan trip itinerary
  • ►Lunch meals during tours in Cairo
  • ►Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the Egypt and Jordan trip itinerary
  • ►Private English-speaking guide in Cairo
  • ► English-speaking guide on the cruise
  • ► Local English-speaking guides in Petra and Jerash for about 2-3 hours
  • ►English assistant driver in the Dead Sea, Madaba, Nebo and Ajloun
  • ►  Domestic Flight ticket
  • ► International flight Cairo Amman 
  • ► Meals as mentioned in the above Egypt and Jordan tour itinerary
  • ►All service charges and taxes
► Exclusions – What is not included in your Egypt and Jordan trip:
  • ► International airfare (flight to Egypt and flight home from Jordan)
  • ► Entry visa for Egypt and Jordan
  • ► Optional trips not mentioned in the Egypt and Jordan itinerary
  • ► Personal expenses
  • ► Tips for services received at restaurants etc.
  • ► Drinks during meals & lunches.
  • ► Drinks
  • ► Tips.
  • ► Any air fare

►  Please remember to bring:

  • ►  Passports valid 6 months
  • ►  Hat
  • ►  Suncreams
  • ►  Sunglasses

►  Accommodation Plan:

  • ►  In Cairo: Sky pyramids 

  • ►  In Aswan- Pasmatic Guest house 

 ►  Duration:

  • ►  About 10 Days / 9 Nights

 ►  Type:

  • ►  Private

►   Run:

  • ►  Everyday

►   Pick-Up Time:

  • ►  according to the flight

► Booking Method:

  • ► Full Payment during the trip or by Bank transfer 

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

►  Tipping

It is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

►  Prices:

Prices are quoted in $ USA Dollars per person per trip in Double Cabin 

►  Payment PolicyChildren Policy:

  • ►  0 - 01.99 Free of Charge

  • ►  2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  • ►  6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  • ►  12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.