8 Day Cairo, Luxor, and Jordan Tour

Giza Pyramids Complex

The miraculous Giza Complex is a triumph of ancient archaeology crafted during the 4th Dynasty around 2600 BC, stands as an eternal legacy. It is built to guide pharaohs to the stars and inspire admiration across millennia, this celestial site features colossal wonders such as:

The Great Pyramid

The majestic Great Pyramid is a living miracle that was commissioned by Pharaoh Khufu (2609–2584 BC), that was constructed around 2570 BC. Aligned precisely with the four cardinal points, it stands as the tallest pyramid on Earth, reaching a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 feet) and built from approximately 2.3 million limestone blocks, each averaging 2.6 tons. Featuring its own courtyard and intricate interior, it remains the only intact Wonder of the Ancient World.

The Great Sphinx

The perplexing Great Sphinx is an immortal symbol of mystery, power, and wisdom, which was crafted by Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) to immortalize his image and eternally guard the Giza Pyramids. This monumental figure combines a lion's body with a human head, and nestled between its gigantic paws lies the revered Dream Stele of Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC).

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is one of the oldest monuments in giza, which served as a sacred hub for the mummification rituals of ancient Egyptian royalty. Here, the revered "Opening of the Mouth" ceremony was performed, a mystical rite believed to restore the senses and vitality of the deceased for the afterlife.

Lunch Time

Your Lunch will be served at a Restaurant with views of the pyramids or the Nile. Then you will continue to:

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza “The Gem” is an enormous new museum complex in the heart of Giza. It’s designed to be one of the world’s largest museums devoted to a single civilization that spans 5000 years. The museum will provide access to all travelers from all over the world on the entire 5000 objects of the Tutankhamun collection, iconic works like the colossal statue of Ramses II in the atrium and the Khufu Solar Boat, a dramatic Grand Staircase of royal statues, pyramid views, and striking contemporary architecture, and state-of-the-art conservation labs, education spaces, and a family/children’s museum.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The captivating Saqqara Step Pyramid redefined pyramid building when Imhotep designed it as the tomb of Pharaoh Djoser (c. 2670–2650 BCE, 3rd Dynasty). Composed of six superimposed mastabas within a vast ceremonial complex, it pioneered the architectural ideas that later culminated in the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Memphis City

The grand city of Memphis City was founded in the 31st century BCE by King Narmer (Menes), to become the first capital of unified Egypt and a major administrative and religious center. Under the protection of Ptah, patron god of craftsmen and artists, the city flourished as a hub of culture, trade, and state power.

Overnight

You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, check into a 5* hotel and spend the night.

Hatshepsut Temple

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BCE) is a triumph of classical Egyptian design. It is dedicated to Amun;  its three terraced levels and refined reliefs showcase the queen’s legacy and the pinnacle of New Kingdom art. Commissioned early in her reign (c. 1479 BCE), it remains a benchmark of beauty and power.

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of New Kingdom rulers from the 18th–20th Dynasties (c. 1570–1050 BCE) hidden deep within the western hills of ancient Thebes. Among its 63 tombs are those of Tutankhamun, Amenhotep I, Seti I, and several Ramesses kings (I–III, IV–VII, IX, X). Vivid wall paintings and texts illuminate beliefs about the afterlife and the pharaohs’ divine journey.

Colossi of Memnon

Guarding the floodplain stand the twin Colossi of Memnon, monumental statues of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BCE). They were carved around 1350 BCE from quartzite sandstone transported from near Cairo; each figure towers about 18 m (60 ft) high, bearing inscriptions and imagery that speak to the king’s grandeur and legacy.

Lunch Time

You will enjoy your delicious local restaurant in Luxor. Then head with your tour guide leading to:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple was the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt that covering over 247 acres, and is famous for being one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites. Built and expanded from the Middle Kingdom through the New Kingdom and into the Greco-Roman period (c. 1971–30 BCE), the complex was primarily dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Among its most celebrated features are the Great Hypostyle Hall, an awe-inspiring forest of columns, along with monumental shrines, pylons, obelisks, and a sacred lake, all testifying to millennia of continuous worship and royal patronage.

Overnight

You will return to your hotel in Luxor to spend the overnight. 

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a vintage wonder made in 1902 that offers the chance to journey through 5,000 years of history. Housed within its galleries are some of the most captivating masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art, which include royal statues, gilded funerary treasures, intricate papyri, and everyday objects that illuminate life along the Nile.

The Hanging Church

The famed “Hanging Church” (Al-Mu‘allaqa) is dedicated to the Mother of God, Saint Virgin Mary, which is a jewel of Coptic Cairo. It dates to around the 5th century CE, where it was built atop the southern gatehouse of the Roman Babylon Fortress, which gives the church its “suspended” nickname. Its most unique feature is its elevation, which rises roughly 30 feet (about 9 meters) above street level; it embodies the enduring grace of Cairo’s Christian community.

Salah El Din Citadel

The Citadel of Salah El Din has always been able to command the city skyline, as Cairo’s most iconic medieval fortress. It was built in 1176–1183 CE, and it served as Egypt’s seat of power for nearly 700 years. Within its walls, Everyone will be able to find soaring ramparts, historic mosques, museums, and courtyards that reflect centuries of military prowess and urban life.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Mohamed Ali (Alabaster) Mosque showcases the elegance of Ottoman architecture. It was built 1830–1848 CE, its luminous alabaster cladding, vast central dome, and slender twin minarets make it visible from across Cairo and a serene centerpiece of the fortress complex.

Lunch Time

You will enjoy a traditional Egyptian cuisine Lunch at a local restaurant in Old Cairo.

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz street dates to the 10th century CE, when the Fatimids founded the city of Cairo. Today it’s a living museum of Islamic architecture, lined with restored Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman monuments; mosques, madrasas, sabil-kuttabs, and caravanserais. Everyone can wander into historic houses and small museums; by evening, the pedestrian zones glow with cafés and crafts, turning the street into a vibrant cultural promenade.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El-Khalili bazaar is Cairo’s most famous souq, which has a labyrinth of lanes overflowing with spices, perfumes, textiles, brassware, jewelry, inlaid lamps, and traditional souvenirs. It came into life in the late 14th century (1382–1389 CE) under the Mamluks. It is filled with historic coffeehouses (including El-Fishawy, open since the 18th century), adding timeless charm, making the bazaar as much a social and cultural experience as it is a shopper’s paradise.

Overnight

You will return to our hotel to spend the night.

St. George’s Church

A 19th-century Greek Orthodox church in Madaba preserves the 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land which is known as the oldest surviving map of Palestine. Measuring roughly 6 × 15 m and made of millions of tesserae, it labels 157 sites in Greek (including Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea). It was discovered in 1884, and it underpins Madaba’s “City of Mosaics” fame, with an on-site interpretive area guiding visitors before they view the original floor panel.

Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo is found about 10 km west of Madaba and rising to 817 m (2,680 ft), offers sweeping views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and on clear days, jericho and the hills of Jerusalem. It is renowned as the spot where Moses saw the Promised Land, it features the Memorial of Moses basilica with restored 5th–7th AD. Byzantine mosaics and the modern Brazen Serpent sculpture make it both a major Christian pilgrimage site and a serene lookout.

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a legendary lake that is known to be a landlocked, hypersaline lake on Jordan’s eastern shore, which has 30–34% salinity, making floating effortless and awesome. Its shoreline lies around -430 m (-1,410 ft), the lowest land elevation on Earth. Mineral-rich waters and mud are popular for wellness therapies, with resorts offering day access. 

Lunch Time

After a leisurely lunch, continue your international journey with guided visits to the next highlights.

Overnight

Later, transfer to Petra, check in to your hotel, and settle in for an overnight stay.

Petra

The Ancient Nabataean capital in southern Jordan, known as Petr, was carved into rose-red cliffs which can be entered via the 1.2 km narrow Siq. It’s famed for rock-cut façades, ingenious water systems, and monumental tombs. It became a UNESCO site in 1985, and a New Seven Wonder in 2007, because it is able to epitomize ancient engineering and artistry.

Al Khazneh Temple

Al Khazneh is Petra’s signature monument, which is 40 m-high, a 1st-century AD rock-cut façade (likely under King Aretas IV). It became very famous by appearing in a number of movies like Indinna jones and Transformers. The treasury has the power to showcase local and Hellenistic design. Its dramatic reveal at the end of the Siq makes it Petra’s most iconic sight and a hot spot for tourists from all over the world.

Royal Tombs Of Petra

The cliffside group of royal Urn, Silk, Corinthian, Palace Tombs is highly diverse in appearance and aura, dating mainly to the 1st century AD. The tombs' varied façades reflect peak Nabataean wealth and craftsmanship; likely monumental burials for kings, Nabataean families, and elites, illuminating Petra’s funerary art and status.

Theatre Of Petra

Theatre of Petra is a rock-cut amphitheatre begun by the Nabataeans in the early 1st century AD, expanded after the Roman annexation (AD 106) to seat up to 7,000. Its form fuses Nabataean and Greco-Roman design, signaling Petra’s vibrant public and cultural life.

Qasr al-Bint

A major freestanding sandstone temple (30 BC–AD 40) dedicated to Nabataean deities (often Dushara and al-‘Uzza). With grand stairs and towering walls, it survives earthquakes and erosion, offering a rare view of Nabataean temple architecture.

Dinner Time

After you have enjoyed your lunch, you will transfer to Wadi Rum (“Valley of the Moon”) for desert vistas and a dramatic sunset.

Wadi Rum

The heavenly Wadi Rum is a 720 km² protected desert two hours south of Petra, with sandstone massifs, red dunes, and rock arches that have been featured in a number of Hollywood movies like Dune, Indiana Jones, and others. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it preserves 12,000+ years of petroglyphs/inscriptions; visitors explore by 4×4, camel, or foot, often staying in Bedouin camps under spectacular night skies.

Overnight

You will enjoy a fascinating traditional Bedouin camp, surrounded by the desert’s serenity and the magnificence of the star-filled skies, creating an extraordinary travel experience.

Nabatean Temple

The Nabataean temple was built in the 1st century AD, when Wadi Rum thrived on caravan trade. This temple’s surviving walls and inscriptions testify to the Nabataean presence and echo Petra’s cultural and architectural influence throughout the region.

Lawrence Spring

This magical spring was named for T. E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”), who passed through during the Arab Revolt (1917–1918). This perennial spring, fringed by fig trees and marked with ancient Thamudic inscriptions that have sustained desert travelers for centuries and remains a powerful symbol of life in the sands.

Khazali Canyon

The Khazali Canyon is a magnificent narrow atmospheric gorge whose rock walls are etched with Thamudic and Nabataean inscriptions. These vivid petroglyphs have the power to depict people, animals, and texts which underscore Wadi Rum’s role as a crossroads of cultures and desert tribes across the ages.

Dinner Time

Return to camp for a delicious dinner and a final evening beneath Wadi Rum’s brilliant night sky. Our team can assist with flight reservations to coordinate your onward journey smoothly.

Depature

At the tour’s end, travel back to Wadi Rum Village for your private transfer to Amman or Queen Alia International Airport, bringing your unforgettable 8 Days Cairo, Luxor, and Jordan adventure to a perfect finish.