From the pyramids and the Nile to Petra and Wadi Rum, this small-group expedition spans Egypt and Jordan with expert guidance, special access, and memorable cultural encounters.
  • Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Sail the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, witnessing life along the shore.
  • Marvel at Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and solar alignment.
  • Descend into the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun’s tomb.
  • Tour Jerash’s colonnaded streets and monumental Roman ruins.
  • Walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury by candlelight.
  • Stargaze with astronomers under Wadi Rum’s night sky.
  • Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.
This itinerary includes 12 nights in hotels, 3 nights aboard a Nile River cruise vessel, and 1 night in a desert camp. Nights are split between hotel stays, time on the river, and a desert camp experience, providing a clear balance across the tour's accommodation types.