Taste of Egypt with Jordan 2021

14 Day River Cruise Cairo to Dead Sea

2021 Information.

Take an extraordinary journey on this escorted tour of Egypt, beginning and ending in Cairo, followed by a 4-night stay in Jordan. Begin with a 3-night stay in Cairo—called the “Mother of the World”—to explore the legendary sites you’ve dreamed of seeing. Stand before the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza; Sakkara’s tombs of the kings, and a mesmerizing evening light show at the pyramids. Survey King Tut’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum; visit Saladin’s 12th-century citadel behind the walls of Old Cairo; and visit Coptic Cairo, where the Holy Family sought refuge, and home to Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue. Fly from Cairo to Luxor and see the stunning of Luxor and Karnak. Walk among the pillars the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes.

Embark on a luxury cruise on the Nile River to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens and see the site where 62 tombs have been discovered so far, including the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun. In Edfu, visit the temple to the falcon god, Horus; and take a walk to the bluff-top temples of Horus and the crocodile god, Sobek-Ra, in beautiful Kom Ombo. Enjoy a presentation by an expert Egyptologist while sailing to Aswan. There, board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) to visit Kitchener Island’s botanical gardens and the grand mausoleum of Aga Khan. Disembark your Nile River cruise through Egypt for two nights in Cairo. Take an excursion to the granite quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with the stones that built the pyramids. See the famous unfinished obelisk remaining there. Visit the gigantic Aswan High Dam and board a motor launch to the island of Agilika—home of the Temple of Isis. You’ll also tour the world’s widest open-air museum, take a scenic cruise on a feculla boat, and tour the city by night for an unforgettable experience.

Your adventure continues with four nights in Jordan, with a flight from Cairo to Amman. Spend one night each in Amman and Petra, and two nights at the Dead Sea. Enjoy superior accommodations, transportation, and guided sightseeing with expert Local Guides to see the red city of Petra, Roman ruins of Amman, the ruins of Jerash, and the Dead Sea.



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Cruise at-a-Glance

Day 1 Cairo, Egypt:Welcome to EgyptDay 2 Cairo:Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Ramses II, and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, and the “Stairway to the Sky” at Sakkara; Sounds & Light Show at the pyramidsDay 3 Cairo:Visit Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo; visit the Khan el-Kahlili souk Day 4 Cairo–Luxor (Embarkation):Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; onboard welcome receptionDay 5 Luxor–Edfu:Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon; galabya party on board Day 6 Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan:Visit the Temple of Horus; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; lecture on boardDay 7 Aswan:Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical GardensDay 8 Aswan (Disembarkation)–Cairo:Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo Day 9 Cairo:Special tour to the world’s largest open-air museum, followed by a walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar Day 10 Cairo–Amman:Fly to Amman; free timeDay 11 Amman–Madaba–Petra:Sightseeing in Amman; visit St. George Church in Madaba; transfer to PetraDay 12 Petra–Dead Sea:Sightseeing in Petra; transfer to Dead SeaDay 13 Dead Sea. Jerash Ruins:Visit Jerash RuinsDay 14 Dead Sea:Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

(B) = Breakfast   (L) = Lunch   (D) = Dinner

Day 1

CAIRO, EGYPT

Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”

Day 2

(B)

CAIRO

Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx

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This morning take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Sun Boats.
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Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and it “Stairway to the Sky", the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Loca and the Step Pyramid.
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A Guided Excursion to the pyramids this evening features a Sound and Light Show complete with historical stories and secrets of the Sphinx.

Day 3

(B)

CAIRO

Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child

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Enjoy a guided visit to the now-famous Tahrir Square and visit the Egyptian Museum*. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.
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Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
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Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to see the Hanging Church where the Virgin Mary and Jesus sought refuge while in Egypt. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.

*Note:
Upon its opening in 2020, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo’s Egyptian Museum for this itinerary.

Day 4

(B, D)

CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)

The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum

Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.

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See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations swelled to more than one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR

Day 5

(B, L, D)

LUXOR–EDFU

Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens

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Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in cliffside crypts. See where 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.
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Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU

Day 6

(B, L, D)

EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN

Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky

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This morning visit the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.
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Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Enjoy a leisurely sail to Aswan.

Discovery
Enjoy an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN

Day 7

(B, L, D)

ASWAN

Temples from Above and Islands Below

This morning, consider a Guided optional Excursion with a flight over the huge massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (weather permitting).

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Board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island.

Visit Kitchener Island’s lush Botanical Gardens and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum on the left bank.

Join an Optional Excursion to the Sound and Light show in Philae Temple.

Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN

Day 8

(B)

ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO

Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis

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Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry.
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Visit the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams. Visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here.

Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.

Day 9

(B)

CAIRO

Amazing Palaces and Marketplace Mazes

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Enjoy a special tour of the world’s widest open-air museum to admire palaces and mosques. Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways.
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Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca).
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Discover Cairo by night on an orientation tour in the old city.

Day 10

(B, D)

CAIRO–AMMAN, JORDAN

Welcome in Jordan

Flight to Amman, Jordan and enjoy free time in the capital city of Jordan before dinner at your hotel in Amman.

Day 11

(B, D)

AMMAN–PETRA

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Start the day with a city tour of Amman, which will take you to visit the citadel and Roman Theatre. Enjoy a walk at downtown, and see the old markets.

A motorcoach transfer will take you at Mt. Nebo

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Visit the alleged burial site of Moses at Mt. Nebo and St. George Church in Madaba, with its mosaic floor.

Continue to Petra for dinner at your hotel.

Day 12

(B, D)

PETRA–DEAD SEA

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Enjoy a visit to the archaeological site of Petra.

In the afternoon, depart for the Dead Sea for dinner at your hotel.

Day 13

(B, D)

DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO JERASH RUINS

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This morning, join a visit to Jerash Ruins.

Transfer back to Dead Sea to enjoy free time and dinner at your hotel.

Day 14

(B)

DEAD SEA–AMMAN

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

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Ship Details

MS Farah

MS Farah

In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In keeping with the Avalon difference in keeping our guests happy from start to finish, your Nile River cruise features the MS Farah river cruise ship-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cruise in style and comfort, while enjoying the mysterious and magnificent sights and experiences only found in the Egyptian landscapes. The MS Farah ship offers 60 deluxe cabins and 2 Royal Suites that feature style and comfort with oversized windows that are virtually wall-sized. Deluxe staterooms feature spacious, well-appointed bathrooms with the luxury you crave-including a full bathtub. Like the Farah's impeccable staterooms, her Royal Suites are sleek and comfortable with the finest of amenities, while featuring a separate, comfortable sitting area with its own immense sliding window. Enjoy ample closet space, mini bar, Internet, hair dryer, individual climate control, smoke detector and sprinkler system safety features, personal safe, LCD television, personalized pillow selections, and handmade Egyptian cotton sheets. Avalon insists on the best view and the best crew to treat you like royalty while exploring the treasures of the pharaohs on this Nile River cruise!

Included Amenities


Staterooms & Suites

Deluxe Stateroom - 239 sq. ft.
Features
  • LCD TV
  • Private safe box
  • Private bathroom
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Large panoramic window
  • Mini bar
  • Internet connection
  • Hairdryer
  • Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, spongy pillows
  • Bathtub
Royal Suite - 430 sq. ft.
Features
  • LCD TV
  • Private safe box
  • Private bathroom
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Large panoramic window
  • Mini bar
  • Internet connection
  • Hairdryer
  • Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, spongy pillows
  • Bathtub
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 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyAvalon site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

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