Land Journey

Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

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Days
13
From (per Person)
$14,990 USD
Includes On-Tour Air
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec
Cities & Landmarks
Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Cairo
Petra, Jordan

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Overview

Experience with Tauck

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional entertainment by sword dancers

  

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb

 

Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba, thousands of years old

 

Visit to Aswan Dam, spanning the Nile

 

Tauck Value Includes

 

A 3-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights

 

A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum

 

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Activity

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Most days involve walking in the 2–3.5-mile range (~4,000–7,000 steps), with frequent stairs, cobblestones, and standing for 90+ minutes. Activity is consistent across consecutive days, requiring stamina and balance throughout the itinerary.

Pace

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Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.

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Experiences of a lifetime

Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo, at sandstone Petra, and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan's Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5,000 years of history in the world's oldest civilization. Visit pyramids, temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens, traveling to places immortal and intriguing. And indulge in modern-day luxuries, enriched by the past, at premier hotels and resorts with views of the iconic sites you've dreamed of seeing.

Discover the ancient wonders of Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo, including a three-night Nile River cruise aboard a luxury riverboat. Begin in Jordan with a visit to the Dead Sea, renowned for its mineral-rich waters, and St. George's Church in Madaba, home to a remarkable 6th-century mosaic map. Explore the ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, before continuing to Egypt. Discover the monumental temples of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Ramesses II, and the Temple of Isis at Philae on Agilkia Island. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the temples of Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings and the tomb of Tutankhamun, and Luxor's Avenue of Sphinxes. Spend three nights at the historic Mena House in Giza, your base for exploring the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist. In Cairo, discover the Hanging Church, Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Khan el-Khalili market, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

 

 

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Abu Simbel – The Temples that Moved

Discover the remarkable temples of Abu Simbel, one of the most recognizable sites of Ancient Egypt.

Originally located on the banks of the Nile River for 3,000 years, in an incredible feat of engineering, Abu Simbel was dismantled and rebuilt in the 1960's and relocated on a higher hill to make way for the Aswan High Dam. The complex contains two temples; a large one containing four colossal statues of Ramesses II and a second, smaller temple thought to be dedicated to Queen Nefertari. The entrance way of the larger temple was designed in such a way that on two days of the year, October and February 22, the sun illuminates the inner sanctuary including three statues seated on a bench, one of which is the pharaoh himself.

4x4 adventure in Wadi Rum

Desert offroad adventure in Jordan's Wadi Rum

Jordan's Wadi Rum – popularly known as the "Valley of the Moon" – is home to some of the most stunning desert landscapes on Earth. Exploring its beautiful, lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs by four-wheel-drive vehicle is an absolutely unforgettable experience – and we invite you to do just that… and perhaps even ride a camel… on this thrilling off-road adventure!

The Valley of the Kings

Discovering Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Nestled in Egypt's Theban hills west of the Nile River, near today's Luxor, stands the Valley of the Kings – where, between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, complexes of tombs were cut out of the rock to house the remains of the Pharaohs and other nobles of Egypt's New Kingdom, and prepare them for the afterlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains more than 60 identified tombs and chambers. While many were once filled with treasures, most have been plundered through the ages… with the exception of that of the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered intact in the 1920s, whose artifacts and remains have been removed and preserved. Visiting any of these tombs today is an experience not to be missed.

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

About Booking This Tour

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If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $1250 per person

7-1 days before departure = $2000 per person

 

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

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Trip Prep & Essentials

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The Tauck Experience

Why Tauck?

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Tauck Directors – Simply The Best

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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