Immerse yourself in the storied history that makes Egypt such a fascinating destination. Begin with a visit to The Great Pyramids of Giza—the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World—and continue on to St. Catherine's, Mount Sinai and Cairo. Then travel to Jordan where you’ll discover the archaeological wonder of Petra and the mystifying power of the Dead Sea. Sure to make a lasting impression, the combination of our Egypt and Jordan tour is not to be missed.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Cairo aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is free. At a Welcome Dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.

Day 3 - Giza & the Pyramids

Your tour director, also a professional Egyptologist, is an expert in the history and anthropology of the regions on tour. Today, your tour director leads a fascinating tour of ancient Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza are the only remaining “Wonder of the Ancient World” and your guided tour introduces you to the three pyramids here, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Then visit the enigmatic Sphinx. This afternoon, return to Cairo, where your Tour Director leads a sight-seeing tour . The city’s mosques, of which there are more than 500, display some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world. Visit the Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Built in the 12th century by mighty Salah el-Din, the Citadel was originally used as a fortress and was the residence of the Sultans until 1850. Also visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which houses the famous masks of Tutankhamen. Later, roam through the winding streets and alleyways of the Khan-el Khalili Bazaar. This evening, opt to enjoy an Egyptian Folklore Dinner.

$75 USD

Egyptian Folklore Evening From atop Nile riverboat, you'll enjoy this evening's dinner and live performance where you'll savor a menu of local specialties.

Day 4 - Cairo

Take a guided tour through Old Cairo this morning, including a visit to the Coptic Museum. After free time for lunch, board your bus for Saint Catherine. Arrive in Saint Catherine this evening.

Day 5 - St. Catherine

Discover the beauty of Saint Catherine, a city located at the foot of the Sinai High Mountains, during this morning’s guided tour. A UNESCO World Heritage Area, Saint Catherine is a relatively new city, created when Bedouin tribes decided to cluster around the monastery. Then embark on a guided tour of Saint Catherine Monastery, the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world, which was built on the site where Moses talked to God at the Burning Bush. You’ll also see the monastery’s library, which has the largest religious collection after the Vatican. Enjoy an early dinner with your group and take some time to rest before departing for your late-night hike up Mount Sinai—also known as Moses Mountain—where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Day 6 - Mount Sinai

Begin the day by watching the sunrise from atop Mount Sinai, followed by breakfast at your hotel.  Next, travel to Port Nuweiba, where you’ll take an hour-long catamaran ride to Aqaba. Settle into your hotel and enjoy an included dinner.

Day 7 - Wadi Rum Desert

Travel to Wadi Rum this morning, a protected area of desert wilderness in the south of Jordan where  Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Huge sandstone and granite mountains tower over wide sandy valleys. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the people of the desert. Bedouin tribes still live in these mountains, and their large tents can often be seen. Later today, you’ll travel to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Day 8 - Petra

Discover Petra during a full-day guided tour of this ancient city. Traveling through a narrow gorge, you’ll visit a city lost to the outside world for centuries. Investigate its freestanding temples, tombs, dwellings and altars.

Day 9 - Madaba

Explore Madaba, the city of Mosaics, and St. George’s Church. Next, head to Mount Nebo, Moses’ burial place. Arrive later today at your resort on the Dead Sea.

Day 10 - Dead Sea

Enjoy a free day at your Dead Sea resort. Or opt to travel to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, one of the largest and best preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world. Tonight enjoy an included dinner with your group.

$79 USD

Jerash Spend the day exploring the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, considered one of the largest and best preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world, outside of Italy.

Day 11 - Amman

If you are continuing on the extension, depart for Jerusalem. Otherwise, relax at the Dead Sea before boarding your flight home.

Day 12 - In Flight

Arrive home.