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Treasures of Egypt and the Nile with Hidden Jordan

Guided tours of the Giza Plateau, Karnak Temple, and the ancient city of Petra
Accommodation at renowned hotels like the Movenpick Resort & Spa and the Grand Mercure Petra
Flights between Cairo and Luxor included, allowing you to maximise your time exploring

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$18,115 pp solo share

17 nights

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Treasures of Egypt and the Nile with Hidden Jordan

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17 Nights

Uncover the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan, from the iconic pyramids to the rose-red city of Petra

Discover the vibrant energy of Cairo and the timeless beauty of the Nile
Journey through Jordan's desert landscapes and marvel at the rose-red city of Petra
Explore ancient temples, tombs, and ruins that reveal the grandeur of these civilisations

Trip Details

Departs: 12 September 2026
Returns: 16 May 2028
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Operator: APT

Uncover the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan as you explore two extraordinary countries. Discover the vibrant energy of Cairo and the timeless beauty of the Nile, where temples and tombs reveal the grandeur of a civilisation that shaped history. Journey through Jordan’s desert landscapes and marvel at the rose-red city of Petra. From iconic monuments to rich cultural experiences, every moment promises adventure, inspiration and lasting memories.

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$18,115

pp solo share

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Departures & Pricing

Departs

12 September 2026

Returns

16 May 2028

Duration

17 nights

From pp twin share

$11,015 pp

From pp solo cabin

$18,115 pp

12 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026
from $11,015 pp twin share / $18,115 pp solo *
09 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027
from $11,815 pp twin share / $19,465 pp solo *
06 Feb 2027 - 23 Feb 2027
from $11,815 pp twin share / $19,465 pp solo *
06 Mar 2027 - 23 Mar 2027
from $12,015 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
27 Mar 2027 - 13 Apr 2027
from $12,015 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
03 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2027
from $11,415 pp twin share / $18,815 pp solo *
24 Apr 2027 - 11 May 2027
from $11,315 pp twin share / $18,665 pp solo *
04 Sep 2027 - 21 Sep 2027
from $11,315 pp twin share / $18,515 pp solo *
18 Sep 2027 - 05 Oct 2027
from $11,515 pp twin share / $18,865 pp solo *
25 Sep 2027 - 12 Oct 2027
from $11,515 pp twin share / $18,865 pp solo *
02 Oct 2027 - 19 Oct 2027
from $11,515 pp twin share / $18,865 pp solo *
09 Oct 2027 - 26 Oct 2027
from $11,815 pp twin share / $19,365 pp solo *
16 Oct 2027 - 02 Nov 2027
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
30 Oct 2027 - 16 Nov 2027
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
06 Nov 2027 - 23 Nov 2027
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
20 Nov 2027 - 07 Dec 2027
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
08 Jan 2028 - 25 Jan 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
15 Jan 2028 - 01 Feb 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
22 Jan 2028 - 08 Feb 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
29 Jan 2028 - 15 Feb 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
05 Feb 2028 - 22 Feb 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
12 Feb 2028 - 29 Feb 2028
from $12,115 pp twin share / $19,865 pp solo *
19 Feb 2028 - 07 Mar 2028
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
26 Feb 2028 - 14 Mar 2028
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
04 Mar 2028 - 21 Mar 2028
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
25 Mar 2028 - 11 Apr 2028
from $12,315 pp twin share / $20,265 pp solo *
01 Apr 2028 - 18 Apr 2028
from $11,715 pp twin share / $19,215 pp solo *
08 Apr 2028 - 25 Apr 2028
from $11,715 pp twin share / $19,215 pp solo *
15 Apr 2028 - 02 May 2028
from $11,715 pp twin share / $19,215 pp solo *
22 Apr 2028 - 09 May 2028
from $11,615 pp twin share / $19,065 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Arrive Cairo
Today marks the beginning of your Egypt adventure as you arrive in Cairo. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
2
Cairo
This morning, explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide and uncover the mysteries of the Great Pyramids. Nearby, the Sphinx stands guard, carved from a single limestone ridge. Learn about the construction and importance of these sites to the Egyptians. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where ancient artefacts and modern design come together in a striking tribute to Egypt’s dynastic past. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
3
Cairo
This morning, visit part of Cairo’s historic old town by choosing to Enhance Your Journey with a guided tour of the Old Kingdom, exploring Memphis and Saqqara, or delve into Coptic Cairo on an afternoon tour which include a visit to Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church — believed to be built upon a shelter once used by the Holy Family. Later, experience the sights and sounds of the bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Enhance Your Journey – Saqqara and Memphis
Step back into Egypt’s Old Kingdom and explore the ancient wonders of Memphis and Saqqara, home to the civilisation’s earliest pyramids and enduring legacy.
Enhance Your Journey – Coptic Cairo
Wander through the historic heart of Old Cairo and uncover Egypt’s rich Christian heritage in the ancient Coptic district.
4
Cairo, Luxor, Embark Ship
Enhance Your Journey – Luxor Museum Visit
This morning, take an included flight from Cairo to Luxor, where your discovery of Upper Egypt begins. On arrival, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and walk among towering columns and sacred halls that once echoed with ancient rituals. Then, transfer to the Nile River to board your ship, the Travelmarvel Sirius, and settle in with lunch on board. This afternoon you may wish to discover a thoughtfully curated collection of ancient artefacts at the Luxor Museum, celebrated for its elegant displays and rich historical insight. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Dinner as your ship sets sail for Dendera.
5
Luxor, Esna
Early this morning, visit the Dendera Temple complex, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sites. With your Egyptologist guide, explore the Temple of Hathor, renowned for its detailed astronomical ceiling and beautifully preserved reliefs. Wander through sacred spaces including the birth house and the Sacred Lake, once used for ritual purification. After your visit, return to your river ship for lunch and enjoy a scenic sail back to Luxor. This afternoon, continue exploring the East Bank, the beautiful Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of the Sphinx and once the centre of Egypt’s most important religious festival before setting sail for Esna this evening.
Insider Experience – Dendera Temple Visit
Enjoy a special visit to Dendera, where the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor reveals intricate carvings, celestial ceilings and sacred spaces that offer a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian spirituality.
6
Edfu, Aswan
After breakfast on board, step ashore to visit Esna Temple, dedicated to Khnum, the ram-headed god of creation. Admire its towering columns, lotus carvings and astronomical ceiling depicting the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
This afternoon, continue to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus — one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments. This grand sandstone structure is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and offers a remarkable glimpse into the architectural and religious legacy of the Ptolemaic era. Travel by coach with your Egyptologist guide and uncover stories of ancient festivals once held on this sacred site.
Later, return to your ship and enjoy dinner on board as you sail towards Aswan for an overnight stay.
Insider Experience – Edfu Temple Visit
Admire the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu, explore its towering pylons, detailed reliefs and sacred halls in honour of the falcon god.
7
Abu Simbel, Aswan
Today is sure to be a highlight as you take an included flight to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. With your Egyptologist guide, explore this monumental complex, carved into solid rock under the reign of Ramses II. Admire the towering statues of the pharaoh and intricate carvings that celebrate ancient victories and divine worship. Learn how this UNESCO World Heritage Site was relocated to higher ground in a remarkable international effort to save it from being flooded by Lake Nasser.
Return to the ship for lunch on board, followed by some free time, when you have the opportunity to indulge in our memorable Enhance Your Journey experience at the iconic Old Cataract Hotel. As the evening falls, consider a visit to the vibrant Night Market to be immersed in the local culture of Aswan through a different perspective as its streets come alive after dark.
Enhance Your Journey – Afternoon High Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
Step into colonial elegance with a traditional high tea at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel, overlooking the Nile.
Enhance Your Journey – Aswan Night Market Tour
Wander through Aswan’s lively night market, brimming with colourful stalls selling aromatic spices, fragrant oils, local textiles and handicrafts.
8
Aswan, Kom Ombo
In a city as serene and storied as Aswan, there’s always something to uncover. After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the impressive High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautifully preserved Philae Temple. Following a morning of exploration, return to the ship for lunch and set some time aside to unwind before immersing yourself in a special Insider Experience thoughtfully curated for you. Later in the day set sail north to Kom Ombo.
Insider Experience – Felucca Sailing on the Nile
As the sun begins to set, step aboard a traditional felucca and glide along the Nile, admiring the tranquil beauty of Aswan from the water.
9
Kom Ombo, Luxor
This morning, step ashore to explore Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Harwer, the falcon god of kingship. Admire its symmetrical layout and detailed reliefs, including Roman-era carvings that reveal the medical knowledge of ancient Egypt. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing sail back to Luxor.
10
Luxor
This morning, visit the monumental Colossi of Memnon before exploring the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor — often referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum, home to the tombs and temples of ancient Thebes. Discover the Valley of the Kings and Queens, once the sacred burial ground of pharaohs, queens and priests, and step into the awe-inspiring Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With its dramatic cliffside setting and grand colonnades, it stands as a tribute to one of Egypt’s most powerful rulers. This afternoon, you may choose to join an optional experience to further explore the region’s rich archaeological heritage. This evening, choose to Enhance Your Journey with a visit to Karnak Temple for the captivating Sound and Light Show.
Enhance Your Journey – Karnak Sound and Light Show
Witness Karnak Temple in a whole new light during this atmospheric evening experience. As stories of gods and pharaohs echo through the complex, the temple’s towering columns and sacred spaces are illuminated in a dramatic retelling of Egypt’s ancient past.
11
Luxor, Disembark Ship, Cairo, Amman
This morning, disembark your river ship in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo, where your Egyptian journey concludes. Board a connecting flight to Jordan's capital city Amman. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and enjoy a Welcome Reception to mark the start of your adventure in Jordan.
12
Amman
Discover the highlights of Amman on a guided tour, uncovering the city’s layered history at the Roman Theatre, Nymphaeum and hilltop Citadel. Continue to the striking King Abdullah Mosque, followed by a succession of Insider Experiences, before returning to your hotel this evening for time at leisure.
Insider Experience – Souk Visit & Kanafeh Tasting
Wander through a bustling traditional local souk, filled with the scent of spices and the shimmer of gold. There, you'll sample kanafeh, a beloved Jordanian dessert made with sweet cheese and syrup-soaked pastry.
Insider Experience – Jerash
After an immersive experience in the souk, travel to the ancient city of Jerash — often called the ‘Pompeii of the Middle East’ — and explore its remarkably preserved Roman ruins, featuring grand colonnades and temples of Jerash.
13
Amman, Petra
On the way to Petra, stop in Madaba — the ‘City of Mosaics’ — to see its famed 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, intricately crafted from more than two million coloured stones. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land. From the summit, enjoy sweeping views across the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the River Jordan.
Before reaching Petra, explore Little Petra — or Siq al-Barid — a captivating archaeological site often described as a smaller, yet equally intriguing, version of its namesake.
Later, arrive in Petra for a fun and interactive Insider Experience.
Insider Experience – Petra Kitchen Cooking Class & Dinner
Join local chefs for a hands-on cooking class and prepare traditional Jordanian dishes before sitting down to enjoy your meal in a warm, communal setting.
14
Petra
Following breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring Petra. Often called the Rose-Red City, the ancient city, a World Heritage-listed Site is famous for its architecture, cut directly into the red, pink and orange iron-rich sandstone. Wander through a narrow gorge called the Siq and emerge to witness Petra’s most breathtaking and elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh, also known as the Treasury.
This evening, perhaps experience Petra lit up as you wander through the illuminated complex of temples.
Enhance Your Journey – Petra by Night
Walk the candlelit path through the Siq to the Treasury and experience Petra’s magic under the stars.
15
Wadi Rum
Journey south into the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Rum, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed desert valley known as the “Valley of the Moon”. Pass through traditional Bedouin communities before embarking on an exhilarating Insider Experience. As the sun sets, enjoy another memorable Insider Experience.
This evening, savour a traditional Bedouin dinner with music and warm hospitality. Afterwards, you have the option to Enhance Your Journey with a guided stargazing experience.
Insider Experience – Wadi Rum Jeep Tour
Climb aboard your jeep for an open-air exploration of Wadi Rum's desert terrain, admiring its magnificent sweeping valleys and towering sandstone formations etched with ancient carvings.
Insider Experience – Sparkling Wine & Snacks at Sunset in the Desert
Toast the day with a glass of sparkling wine and light snacks as the sun sets over Wadi Rum, casting golden hues across the sweeping desert landscape.
Enhance Your Journey – Guided Stargazing
Join a local expert for a guided stargazing session and witness the brilliance of the dazzling desert night sky of Wadi Rum, one of the world's clearest and most pristine environments for stargazing.
16
Dead Sea
Start the day with an optional Enhance Your Journey — a spectacular experience from the skies.
After breakfast, travel north to Shobak and visit its hilltop Crusader castle, the earliest of its kind in the region. Built in the 12th century, Shobak Castle offers sweeping views and a glimpse into centuries of history. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy a leisurely afternoon floating in its mineral-rich waters at the lowest point on Earth.
This evening, dine at your hotel.
Enhance Your Journey – Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Wadi Rum
Take to the skies at sunrise for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Wadi Rum. Drift above sandstone peaks and vast desert plains as the morning light paints the landscape in hues of gold and rose.
17
Amman
After a morning at leisure, travel nine kilometres north of the Red Sea to Bethabara to visit the archaeological site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, recognised as the place where John the Baptist was believed to have baptised Jesus. The site has become a popular place among Christian pilgrims who travel here to engage in baptism rituals on site. This evening, gather with your Tour Director and travel companions to enjoy a Farwell Dinner at a local restaurant, sharing stories and reliving the highlights of your Jordanian adventure.
18
Depart Amman
Your discovery of Egypt and Jordan comes to an end today with a transfer back to Amman airport.