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Our evening activities once back on board include the captain’s cocktail party, where you meet the crew and enjoy delicious local and international cocktails, dinner, and entertainment!
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Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2027
Mary Funkhouser
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Wonders of Egypt and Jordan featuring JORDAN - Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi RumEGYPT - Cairo, Aswan, 3-night Nile Cruise, Luxor, and Sharm el Sheikh
Whether your joy comes from world history, regional culture, international cuisine, active-wellness activities, or Judeo-Christian religion, this trip offers a journey that fits your passions!
Link to Egypt Unlimited's FAQs Time Zone: U.S. Time Change on Nov. 7, 2027...time difference from East Coast Jordan Oct 26-31 +7hrs Egypt Oct 31-Nov 6 +6hrs // Nov 7-11 +7hrs (they change time earlier in the year) Weather: During the months of Oct...
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LAUNDRY: Most lodging offers laundry services, but you may do self-service laundry in your room with travel laundry detergent. You’ll be able to send out laundry at the hotels which will take a day to be returned. Recommend to pack 5 days of cloth...
The weather will hopefully be temperate and consistent during our trip, however packing layers and some weather-resistant clothing is always advisable. An attitude of accepting whatever weather comes always helps the trip go better. Here are links...
Mary and Bryan Funkhouser Tina and Tim Watkins Scott Gauch & Patrick Bridges Laura Survant & Linda Horioka Karen Seimetz & TBD
Jordan: Visit Jesus' Baptism Site and Mount Nebo & Madaba Relax and float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea and enjoy panoramic spa views Experience Petra in all it's glory - 'Petra by Night' under candlelight, a full-day guided discovery walking tour,...
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Oct 27 – Nov 12
Inclusions Private guided touring with an Egyptologist throughout our trip Airport meet & assist upon arrival All transfers in luxury, air-conditioned vehicles Baggage Transfer Most daily meals (as specified in the itinerary) Entrance Fees to all ...
Pay with Deposit Price Alternative Upgrade to business class 1hr10min flight from Aqaba, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt $275pp Keep included economy-class ticket Upgrade to business class ~4hrs flight Luxor to Sharm el Sheikh - 1 stop in Cairo TBD Keep in...
Oct 26
I thoroughly enjoy making your travel dreams a reality! My concierge travel services include flights, lodging, transfers, itinerary and excursion design and assistance, travel insurance, dining arrangements, and other support before and during tra...
TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel Assistance and Emergency Services Worldwide 1-603-328-1707 Collect (24/7) or 1-800-494-9907 Toll-Free U.S. (24/7) Trip Cancellation/Interruption: Take immediate steps to minimize your loss. If you are prevented from taking ...
SO EXCITED - our time in Jordan and Egypt is upon us and the excitemen is palpable! I'll be ready to say "cheers" 🥂 to each of you on arrival!
It is recommended for you to arrive to the airport three (3) hours prior to your international flight boarding time.
Your specific booked flights will update this entry when confirmed.
Welcome to Jordan! Entry/Exit Requirements For U.S. Citizens A passport and a visa are required. Jordan issues visas to U.S. citizens for a fee at most international ports of entry. The visa costs 40 JD ($56.50 USD) for a single entry. Upon arriva...
Oct 26 – Oct 28
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea - This 5 star luxury hotel provides uninterrupted views across the vast dead sea towards the west bank and access to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world/ including religious sites and majestic countryside. Thi...
Blu Mediterranean Flavours Restaurant - dinner included
Complimentary breakfast
Approximately 1 hour drive to biblical sites. Visit the Baptism Site (Bethany & Jordan River). Continue to Madaba to see the famous Mosaic Map. Lunch at Harat Jdoudna in Madaba. Proceed to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Holy Land. Return to the Dead ...
The lowest point on earth... Dead Sea and resort activities with a fee are additional; not included. Allow their professional staff to assist you in completing your Dead Sea experience with a sea salt scrub extracted directly from the Dead Sea whi...
Al Rehan Restaurant - Their native chefs of the Rehan Lebanese restaurant follow the code of Hammurabi and the remarkable Lebanese rituals and gastronomic performances. Inspired by Gilgamesh, hero of ancient Mesopotamian mythology and King Rehan, ...
Approximately 6 - 7 hours for today's activities and transfer to Wadi Rum Desert. After breakfast, transfer 30 mins to Wadi Mujib for the optional Siq Trail water hike taking about 2–3 hours. Important note: Guests should participate only if physi...
Enjoy your morning at leisure. We'll let you know the exact late morning departure time and the driver will transfer you 30 mins to meet the hikers at Wadi Mujib and then transfer to the Wadi Rum Desert. Continue approximately 2.5hrs to Petra via ...
Oct 28 – Oct 30
Mövenpick Resort Petra is an excellent, luxury hotel was built in an Oriental style by the award-winning architect, Rasem Badran, and lies just 300 m from the cliff-top town of Petra. Enjoying fantastic views out over the northern part of the Grea...
4:00PM – 5:00PM · 1hr
Tick-tock, it's chocolate-o'clock! Movenpick Resort Petra serves up 60 mouth-watering minutes of complimentary chocolate indulgence every afternoon, making sure you have a delicious stay in Petra.
Al Ghadeer Rooftop Restaurant With its stylish columns, tinkling fountain and romantic seating areas, Al Ghadeer Roof Garden provides the ideal spot for sundowners with magnificent views of the sunset or for an evening with argileh and live music ...
8:30PM – 10:30PM · 2hr
At 8:30 PM, experience Petra by Night, enjoying the magical atmosphere of Petra illuminated after dark.
Petra, “The Rose-Red city” and one of the world seven wonders, without a doubt it is the most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction in Jordan . It is a unique city that carved into the sheer- rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious...
8:00PM
Step into the warmth of Al Matal, a traditional Bedouin tent nestled beneath the open skies and majestic mountains of Petra. Unwind with aromatic shisha, rich local flavors, and slow-cooked delicacies—each dish a soulful tribute to Jordanian herit...
Across the street from our hotel is "The Cave Bar" - option for a unique experience.
After breakfast, visit Little Petra - it was “Petra’s private annex” that reveals how traders lived, feasted, and traveled around the capital. Unique features not seen in main Petra The Painted House preserves rare Nabataean wall frescoes, a speci...
Oct 30 – Oct 31
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp consists of 55 tents, nestled in the heart of the Wadi Rum. Bordered by rugged mountains and the stunning Arabian desert, this camp lets you wake up in the wild outdoors without compromising an ounce of luxury. Expect th...
Lunch in Wadi Rum, followed by a 2-hour jeep tour and camel ride. Jeep tours are the quickest way to see the well-known scenic and archaeological sites. There are 19 of these sites of interest and it is possible to visit any combination in a singl...
Enjoy a traditional dinner and evening at a luxury Bedouin camp. Stargazing in the desert.
Enjoy breakfast at the camp before driving approximately 1.5hrs to Aqaba for our short 1h10m flight to Cairo. Make a short stop in the city for oriental sweets and light snacks, then continue to Aqaba Airport.
OPTION EXPIRES: January 25, 2026 / nonrefundable
Arrival in Cairo, Egypt When your flight lands in Cairo, you will follow the signs to the passport control area. Here you will be met by a representative of the tour company who will help you purchase your visa. You will need $30 USD and your pass...
Begin our introduction to Cairo: Visit the oldest market Khalili Bazar. Visit one of the Old Gates of Cairo, Bab El Fotouh, to start an amazing walk through the ancient Islamic quarter. Witness the narrow streets, and bustling road-side shops and ...
Oct 31 – Nov 3
Marriott Mena House in Giza is a historic, resort-style luxury hotel set in expansive gardens directly at the base of the Pyramids of Giza, giving many rooms, terraces, and the pool area truly iconic, front-row pyramid views. Originally dating to ...
9:00AM – 11:30AM · 2hr 30min
OPTION EXPIRES: July 10, 2026 When selected, it's fully refundable until July 10, then nonrefundable. The 'Old' Egyptian Museum now complements, rather than competes with, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). It offers a nostalgic window into how ...
11:30AM
Whether you choose the museum visit or not, midday you will be picked up by your Egyptologist for a day tour of Giza and its surroundings: Lunch at Khufu’s Restaurant. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, located on the outskirts of Cairo and c...
After a return back to the hotel, there will be Drinks & Dinner at Giza Palace Luna Shisha Lounge & Onu Restaurant. The Giza Palace - A contemporary cultural landmark in the cultural heart of the vibrant Cairo, Giza Palace stands as a landmark des...
11:30AM – 5:00PM · 5hr 30min
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your Egyptologist for a full day tour starting with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world for one single civilization. The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM" tour will focus on Kin...
Dinner at 139 Restaurant is the signature all‑day dining venue at the Marriott Mena House set on a broad terrace and lawns that face the Pyramids of Giza for some of the most iconic dining views in Cairo. Guests can sit indoors or outside in the g...
Due to an early flight, we will take our breakfast on the go.
Enjoy a private guided visit to the massive Abu Simbel temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. You will also visit the second temple of his wife Queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet.
Nov 3 – Nov 5
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Many famous faces have graced our iconic Victorian palace. Nestling on a pink granite cliff overlooking Elephantine Island on the banks of the Nile, the majestic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is the perfect escape i...
4:00PM – 6:00PM · 2hr
4:00pm. High tea at the Old Cataract is a signature “must” to build into an Aswan stay, perfectly timed for late afternoon as the sun drops over the Nile. Guests settle into deep chairs on the historic terrace while tiered trays of delicate sandwi...
Day at leisure -- A full day at leisure at the Old Cataract can be entirely enjoyed without ever leaving the property, with a balance of slow Nile views, wellness, and historic ambiance. You can start with a leisurely breakfast or coffee on the t...
Dinner at 1902 Restaurant Superior French dining amid captivating Moorish arches Join us at the 1902 Restaurant to celebrate more than 120 years of French flair in the kitchen. From the Arborio risotto and the beef tenderloin to the magnificent se...
The Temple of Philae is a beautifully preserved island sanctuary near Aswan, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis and famous for its romantic setting on the Nile among granite rocks and palm trees. Most of what visitors see today dates to the P...
Embark on our Luxury Nile cruise ship Ms Historia. - here are some cruise highlights Overnight Luxury Nile Cruise Ms Historia – Luxury Suite Cabin. All meals included, alcoholic beverages are additional.
Take a motorboat ride through the cataracts of the Nile to a Nubian village. Meet the Nubians and visit their homes and local school to experience their way of living. We will have the wonderful opportunity to show our financial support of their s...
All inclusive meals with water and non‑alcoholic drinks included. Alcoholic beverages are treated as extra, chargeable incidentals, and will be applied to the guest's account.
After breakfast, set sail to Kom Ombo as you proceed north toward Luxor. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank. Lunch back on board. Cont...