8-Day Egypt & Jordan Tour 2026

Seven days is the ideal introduction to the Egypt and Jordan combination — enough time to experience the best of both ancient worlds without rushing. In Egypt you stand before the Pyramids of Giza — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with all 5,398 artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb displayed together for the first time. In Jordan you walk the 1.2km Siq gorge to Petra's rose-red Treasury — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — hike to the Monastery, and float in the Dead Sea at 430 metres below sea level. Egypt For Travel operates this 7-day combined tour every day of the year with private licensed guides in both countries.

7-Day Egypt & Jordan — At a Glance

Day by Day Outline

The 11-day Egypt and Jordan tour is Egypt For Travel's most complete two-country itinerary — the full experience of everything both ancient civilisations offer in one seamless journey. In Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan covering Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. In Jordan: two full days at Petra with the Siq, Treasury and Monastery, a Wadi Rum desert overnight and the Dead Sea. Eleven days. Two countries. 5,000 years of human history in one private journey.

11-Day Egypt & Jordan — At a Glance

Egypt For Travel's 11-day Egypt and Jordan Luxury Tour is the finest two-country experience available — a seamless private journey through the ancient world without compromise. In Cairo you stay at the Fairmont Nile City — one of Cairo's great 5-star hotels, with Nile-view rooms and the full Fairmont service standard. On the Nile you sail the MS Mayfair — Egypt's award-winning ultra-deluxe cruise with a private veranda in every cabin and bathtub in every cabin, sailing between Luxor and Aswan past the world's greatest concentration of ancient temples. In Jordan your private licensed guide takes you through two full days at Petra, a luxury Wadi Rum desert experience, and the Dead Sea. Everything at 5-star level. Everything private.

Luxury Tour — What Sets It Apart

Day by Day Outline

The 10-day Egypt and Jordan tour with Nile cruise delivers the complete two-country experience including a full 4-night Nile cruise and an overnight at Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum — one of Jordan's finest luxury Bedouin camps. Starting in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, you fly to Luxor for a Nile cruise covering Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Philae, then fly to Amman for Petra and Wadi Rum. Sleeping under the star-dense sky of Wadi Rum, in the silence of the Valley of the Moon, is an experience many guests describe as the single most extraordinary night of their entire trip.

10-Day Tour — At a Glance

The Petra and Egypt tour takes the reverse direction — you begin in Jordan and end in Egypt. Arriving in Amman, you spend two full days at Petra exploring the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs and the Monastery, then a jeep safari through Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea before flying to Cairo. In Egypt you explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and a Nile cruise culminating in a private flight to Abu Simbel — the twin temples of Ramesses II carved into a Nubian cliff, Egypt's most visually dramatic ancient site. Most Egypt and Jordan tours do not include Abu Simbel. This one does.

Tour Highlights

Day by Day Outline

The 4-day Cairo and Petra tour is the most efficient way to combine the two greatest ancient sites in the Middle East in one short trip. Day 1 you arrive in Cairo. Day 2 your Egyptologist guide takes you to the Pyramids of Giza — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with Tutankhamun's complete collection of 5,398 artefacts. Day 3 you fly to Amman for Petra — the rose-red Nabataean city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder of the World, where the 1.2km Siq gorge leads to the extraordinary reveal of the Treasury. Day 4 is the Monastery hike before departure. Private guides throughout both countries. From $749 per person.

4-Day Tour — At a Glance

Egypt and Jordan are the two greatest ancient-world destinations in the Middle East — and together they create one of the finest combined travel experiences on earth. In Egypt, you stand inside the Pyramids of Giza, sail the Nile past temples built 3,500 years ago, and descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings. In Jordan, you walk the ancient Siq to the rose-red facade of Petra — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — camp under the stars in Wadi Rum desert, and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Egypt For Travel combines both into a seamless private tour with daily departures year-round.

Tour Options at a Glance

What You Will Experience in Egypt

• Pyramids of Giza — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, with optional entry into the Great Pyramid interior
• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world’s largest ancient Egypt museum, opened November 2025, with all 5,398 artefacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb
• Great Sphinx — 73 metres long, carved from a single limestone outcrop 4,500 years ago
• Karnak Temple — the largest ancient religious complex ever built, with its 134-column Hypostyle Hall
• Valley of the Kings — 63 royal tombs, including KV9 (Ramesses VI) and the optional Tutankhamun’s tomb
• Philae Temple — Island temple of Isis on Lake Nasser, accessed by motorboat

What You Will Experience in Jordan

• Petra — the rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The 1.2km Siq gorge. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh). The Monastery. The Royal Tombs.
• Wadi Rum Desert — the Valley of the Moon. Jeep safari through red sandstone desert. Optional overnight in a Bedouin camp under extraordinary stars.
• Dead Sea — the lowest point on earth at 430m below sea level. Float effortlessly in the saltiest body of water on the planet. Therapeutic mineral-rich mud.
• Amman — the Jordanian capital. The Amman Citadel with its Temple of Hercules. The Roman Theatre (6,000 seats). The Archaeological Museum.
• Jerash (8-day and 11-day itineraries) — the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the Middle East, with intact colonnaded streets, temples and hippodrome.

Tour Details

Why Combine Egypt and Jordan?

Egypt and Jordan share a border, a history, and a cultural world that makes combining them the obvious decision for any serious Middle East traveler. Egypt gives you the oldest monumental civilisation on earth — 4,500 years of Pharaonic history compressed into two weeks of temples, tombs and museums. Jordan gives you the most dramatically beautiful ancient city ever built — Petra, carved by the Nabataeans into rose-red sandstone cliffs, discovered in 1812 and still astonishing every visitor who walks the Siq for the first time. Together, they cover 5,000 years of human achievement in the world’s most historically significant region. Egypt For Travel has been combining these two countries in seamless private itineraries for international clients for years — ETA Category A Licence No. 1947.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need separate visas for Egypt and Jordan?

Yes — you need a visa for both countries. Egypt: $25 tourist visa on arrival at Cairo Airport or e-visa online (see our Egypt Visa Guide 2026). Jordan: the Jordan Pass ($70–$100 depending on Petra visits included) covers the entry visa AND entrance to 40+ Jordan attractions including Petra — making it the best value option for tourists. Egypt For Travel confirms visa requirements for your specific nationality at booking and can arrange visa assistance for both countries.

What is the best time for an Egypt and Jordan combined tour?

October to April is ideal for both countries — comfortable temperatures throughout (18–26°C in Egypt, 15–22°C in Jordan). March and April bring spring wildflowers to Jordan’s highlands. December and January are the coolest months but also the most scenic. Summer (June–August) is hot in both countries — manageable with early morning starts and good planning. See our complete Best Time to Visit Egypt guide for season-by-season detail.

Is it safe to travel to Jordan?

Yes — Jordan is consistently rated one of the safest countries in the Middle East for international tourists. Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash and Amman all have well-developed tourism infrastructure and are safe for all nationalities. Jordan’s government has consistently prioritised tourism safety. Egypt For Travel’s licensed local Jordanian guides have operated tours for international clients for years without incident. See our Is Egypt Safe guide for context on Middle East travel safety generally.