Treasures of Egypt & the Nile with Hidden Jordan

Day 1  Cairo, Egypt  
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel for a welcome meeting.  

Days 2-3  Cairo  
Head to Giza and marvel at The Great Pyramids and Sphinx, icons of Egypt’s history. Day 3 is at your leisure so perhaps set off on a Cairo city tour.  

Day 4  Cairo to Luxor  
This morning fly to Luxor, where you will board MS Royal Lotus, your home for next four nights. This evening indulge in a Captain’s Welcome Reception on board.  

Days 5-7  Luxor to Aswan  
Cruising along the Nile for the next few days, explore highlights like the world’s largest open air museum, the Valley of Kings and Queens. Head on to the temple of Edfu and further towards Aswan. Fly to majestic Abu Simbel to discover the hidden temples here.    

Day 8  Aswan to Amman, Jordan  
Disembark the MS Royal Lotus and fly on to Amman via Cairo.  

Day 9  Amman to Dead Sea  
Start your day with a guided tour of Amman and stop at the roman theatre and citadel. Head to a traditional souk before arriving to Dead Sea in the afternoon.  

Day 10  Dead Sea to Aqaba  
This morning is free for you to enjoy so perhaps head to the salty waters of the Dead Sea for a floating experience.  

Day 11  Aqaba to Wadi Rum  
Start your day with a dip in the Red Sea or   a glass-bottom boat tour as the morning is free for you to enjoy. In the afternoon travel to Wadi Rum and take an exciting 4WD tour across the desert landscapes before enjoying a unique Bedouin dinner in the evening.  

Days 12-13  Wadi Rum to Petra  
Today, a short drive brings you to Little Petra, a magnificent site carved into sandstone canyons. On day 13 continue to explore Petra and its numerous temples, caves and tombs.  

Days 14-15  Petra to Amman  
Travel to Shobak and visit the earliest crusader castle in the region. Continue to Madaba before reaching the mountaintop Memorial of Moses at Mount Nebo. Your tour comes to an end on day 15 after a transfer to the airport for your onward journey.