Journey Through Egypt and Jordan

Discover two extraordinary countries on a small-group journey through Jordan and Egypt. Explore the rose-red city of Petra, unwind beside the Dead Sea and stand before the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Then spend four nights cruising the Nile, discovering ancient temples and royal tombs along its banks.

Along the way, connect with local life through an Arabic cooking class, a home-hosted lunch and regional flavours. With on-tour flights, 30 meals and remarkable cultural experiences included, this journey brings together iconic sights and memorable encounters.

Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• $3,000 flight credit per person

• 13-night Journey Through Egypt and Jordan guided tour with Collette, Amman to Cairo

• Small-group travel, averaging 19 travellers

• Nine nights’ hotel accommodation, including two nights at a Dead Sea resort

• Four-night Nile River cruise, Luxor to Aswan

• 30 meals: 13 breakfasts, seven lunches and 10 dinners

• On-tour flights: Amman–Cairo, Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo

• Guided sightseeing and local Tour Managers in Jordan and Egypt

• Private arrival transfer from Amman airport to your hotel

• Private departure transfer from your Cairo hotel to the airport

Pricing is per person, twin share, based on travel 4–17 October 2027.

Other travel dates available; surcharges may apply.

Included Experiences:

• Explore Petra’s spectacular rock-carved monuments

• Prepare and share dinner during an Arabic cooking class in a local home

• Experience Jordanian hospitality over a home-hosted lunch in Madaba

• Visit Mount Nebo and enjoy time beside the Dead Sea

• Choose between visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan or a leisurely morning at the Dead Sea

• Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

• Discover Karnak Temple and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI

• Choose a guided visit to Edfu’s Temple of Horus or a relaxed morning aboard

• Visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Philae

• Sail aboard a traditional felucca in Aswan

• Enjoy a festive galabeya party aboard your Nile cruise

• Explore Islamic Cairo with a guided walk along El Moez Street and a historic mosque visit

• Discover ancient treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrive in Amman, Jordan
Welcome to Jordan! Arrive in Amman and settle into your hotel. With no scheduled activities today, enjoy time to relax after your journey. Your Jordanian Tour Manager will accompany you throughout the Jordan portion of your adventure.

Day 2 – Amman – Petra
Begin with a morning tour of Amman before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Sample a selection of meze—small sharing plates showcasing the flavours of the Levant. This afternoon, travel approximately four hours through Jordan’s rocky landscapes to Petra, the famous “Rose Red City.” Tonight, meet your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 3 – Petra
Set out at daybreak for a guided exploration of Petra, discovering the remarkable monuments carved into its sandstone cliffs. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring independently or return to your hotel to relax.

Special Experience: Join an Arabic cooking class in a local home. Hear about Bedouin traditions and the evolving role of women in Jordan as your host introduces local ingredients and recipes. Share the dishes you have prepared over a family-style dinner.

Day 4 – Petra – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Dead Sea
Travel towards the Jordan Valley, stopping in Madaba to see its sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Enjoy a home-hosted lunch in a local community, experiencing Jordanian hospitality and home cooking. This afternoon, visit Mount Nebo for views across the landscape traditionally associated with the Promised Land. Continue to your Dead Sea hotel for a two-night stay, with direct access to the water.

Day 5 – Dead Sea
Choose how to spend your morning: visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the UNESCO World Heritage site traditionally recognised as the place where John the Baptist baptised Jesus, or enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel’s private beach and experience the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. The afternoon is free to relax before dinner at your hotel.

Day 6 – Dead Sea – Fly to Cairo, Egypt
Depart before dawn and farewell your Jordanian Tour Manager before your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptian Tour Manager, who will accompany you for the remainder of your journey. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 7 – Cairo – Pyramids of Giza
Travel to Giza to encounter Egypt’s legendary pyramids and the Great Sphinx. See these extraordinary ancient monuments up close and discover their history with your guide. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 8 – Cairo – Fly to Luxor – Board Your Nile Cruise
An early departure takes you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, where towering columns, pylons and obelisks reveal the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Board your ship for a four-night Nile cruise. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by a free afternoon to relax and take in the views from the sundeck.

Day 9 – Luxor – Valley of the Kings – Sail Towards Edfu
At dawn, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, including visits to the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Return to your ship for a late lunch before sailing towards Edfu, watching riverside farms and villages pass by.

Day 10 – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan
Choose an early guided visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, followed by a late breakfast on board, or enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast aboard your ship. This afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo and visit its unusual double temple before continuing towards Aswan.

Special Experience: This evening, join a festive galabeya party on board, celebrating in traditional Egyptian dress.

Day 11 – Aswan
Travel by motorboat to the island setting of Philae Temple, relocated to protect it from rising waters following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore Aswan independently or relax aboard your ship. This evening, take a felucca ride on the Nile, enjoying views of the desert dunes from a traditional wooden sailboat before returning for dinner.

Day 12 – Aswan – Disembark – Fly to Cairo
Disembark your ship and take an early flight to Cairo. Discover the city’s architectural and cultural heritage during a guided tour of Islamic Cairo. Stroll along El Moez Street and visit one of the area’s historic mosques, admiring its ornate façades and intricate decorative details. Check into your hotel in the late afternoon for your final two-night stay.

Day 13 – Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to discover its collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, including the colossal statue of Ramses II in the Grand Hall. Return to your hotel in the mid-afternoon. Tonight, celebrate your journey and share favourite memories with your fellow travellers over a farewell dinner.

Day 14 – Cairo – Tour Ends
Your journey through Egypt and Jordan concludes after breakfast.

Prices listed are per person in AUD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 06-10-2026 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.