Amman Luxor 12-Day Journey

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure across the enthralling kaleidoscope of history, culture, and natural beauty on this 12-day tour. Every step is a symphony of discovery, from the ancient Amman Citadel and Jerash to the spectacular scenery of Wadi Rum and the mysticism of Luxor’s Valley of the Kings. Join us on a transforming journey that will leave you with stories from the past and the magnificence of the present.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Amman

Meet and help at Amman International Airport, then transfer to your accommodation.

Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Amman

Early in the morning, you will explore the Amman Citadel, the Archaeological Museum, and the Roman Theatre before driving north to Jerash (Gerasa), once known as Gilead and known in the Bible as the Gerasenes’ territory.
It was part of the Roman Decapolis and is frequently described to as the Pompeii of the East. Visit its theatres, temples, churches, and colonnaded streets before driving back to Amman to your hotel for supper and overnight.

Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Nebo – Kerak – Petra

After breakfast, go to Madaba to see the renowned mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Your next destination will be Mount Nebo, where you will be able to see the Holy Land and the Dead Sea, and if the sky is clear, Jerusalem, Jericho, and Bethlehem will be visible.
The tour will continue via the King’s Highway, up to Karak Castle, where Saladin and Richard Lionheart battled during the crusade, and finally to Petra for supper and overnight.

Day 4: Petra tour

A glorious day awaits us as we tour the numerous sights of Petra, the Nabatean city cut into the rose-red rocks and lost to civilisation until rediscovered by Swiss adventurer Burkhardt.
To access the Treasury, the Nabatean Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the Roman Road, the Great Temple, the Temple of the Winged Lion, and the basin, go via the Siq, a small and meandering fissure between the cliffs.
The tour will continue via the King’s Highway, up to Karak Castle, where Saladin and Richard Lionheart battled during the crusade, and finally to Petra for supper and overnight.

Day 5: Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba

Today we drive south to Wadi Rum, Lawrence of Arabia’s homeland; you will cross the renowned seven pillars of knowledge mentioned by Lawrence of Arabia and explore Wadi Rum by vehicle for two hours, guided by a Bedouin guide.
Climb one of the sand dunes and see Lawrence Springs, Al Khazali Canyon, and the inscriptions written by the Thamudic and Nabatean people centuries ago.
Drive south to Aqaba and check into your hotel for supper and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Aqaba – Taba – St. Catherine - Cairo

This morning, you will cruise from Aqaba to Taba, where you will meet and help before transferring to Sainte Catherine in South Sinai, where you will see the Monastery of Saint Catherine at the base of Mount Sinai before continuing to Cairo for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Giza Pyramids Tour in Cairo

After breakfast, begin your full-day guided tour with a visit to the 4500-year-old Giza Pyramids, followed by visits to the three Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Micerinus) and an interior look at one of the Queens Pyramids.

Day 8: Aswan Nile Cruise Tour

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan after breakfast.
Transfer to your Nile Cruise (for 3 nights), lunch on board, and begin a full day excursion to Aswan to explore The High Dam and The Unfinished Obelisk, then take a motor to Philae Temple, the Temple of Love for Goddess Isis.
Afternoon Felucca ride over Elephantine Island and Kitchener Botanical Island, followed by dinner on board your cruise.

Day 9: Sailing on the Nile

Breakfast aboard your cruise ship. You will sail through the rich Nile Valley with two stops at Komombo and Edfu Temples; one stop will be to see the Kom Ombo Temple
of the Crocodile God Sobek, and the other will be to ride a horse carriage to the Edfu Temple of the Falcon God Horus. Continue cruising to Isna Lock, then have lunch and dinner on board your Nile Cruise.

Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise Tour (West Bank)

Breakfast on board your cruise, followed by visits to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon, as well as the option to meander about Luxor with your guide.
Lunch aboard your cruise ship.

Day 11: East Bank Luxor Tour

Breakfast on board your cruise, now you will begin your journey to the East Bank to visit Luxor Temple, which was once connected to
Karnak by an avenue of Sphinxes, and Karnak, which occupies a big area and comprises various temples, the largest of which is the Temple of Amon. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted before being transferred to your hotel for
the night.

Day 12: Departure from Cairo

Check out of your accommodation after breakfast and go to the Cairo airport for your flight.

Begin your journey through this 12-day Odyssey, an amazing symphony of history, beauty, and spirituality. As you travel across regions of wonder and transformation, let the stories of ancient countries and modern marvels unfold before you. This is your chance to tread in the footsteps of pharaohs, prophets, and poets, and to make memories that will live on in the annals of your soul for the rest of your life.

Tour Highlights

Amman, Amman Exploration, History, Fortresses, Dead Sea, Madaba, Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra visitor center, The Siq, The Treasury, Facades Streets, The Theater, The Royal Tombs, Petra Church, The City Centre, Roman Road, Petra Basin.

The program includes

Pickup from any place in Jordan and drop off.
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
English-speaking guide.
Entrance fees to the sites.
Meals.
11 – night accommodation

The program does not include

Personal travel Insurance expenses.
Tips / gratuities.
Government tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Optional excursions and activities (are subject to availability).
Any beverages with meals, unless mentioned and upon request.
Carriages and camel rides.
Extra costs due to unanticipated changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond our control.
Any other items not listed in the “includes”.

Tour options

Optional activities are subject to availability.
Optional private or onsite local guides.
Guides in languages other than English are available upon request and subject to availability.
Optional special private vehicles are available upon request

Changes overview

The itinerary may change due to unanticipated circumstances, factors beyond our control, or at the guide’s discretion.

Important notes

Staying Healthy
The time frame for this tour is approximate and subject to change according to the client’s preference.
The tour itinerary is subject to change due to factors beyond our control and event of unforeseen circumstances or at the guide’s discretion.
In the event of an increase in fuel prices, Via Jordan Travel & Tours reserves the right to raise the prices for its services without prior notice.
Optional excursions and activities are subject to availability.
Optional special private vehicles available upon request.
Copies of your passports are required in advance to issue port permits (if needed).
You need to take your passport or a good quality photocopy of it with you.
Reservations made less than 20 working days before the start of the service may be subject to change.
Your booking is confirmed only upon the provision of 50% prepayment.
Using sufficient amount of sun protection lotion is essential for avoiding sun burn.