let’s visit

Egypt

When

July 2026

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Jul 20 – Aug 4 2026

Who

Select your group size and room configuration.

Room 1Adults

Secure this trip with a 20% deposit

Overview

The lowdown

Cairo (CAI), Egypt

20 Jul - 7 Dec 2026, 15 nights

Moderate

Cultural

Adventure

Connection

City

Off-Grid

Desert

This all-ARRIVAL journey takes you from Cairo’s iconic Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx to Saqqara’s ancient step pyramid and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Sail the Nile past riverside villages and towering ancient temples, explore Luxor’s colossal complexes and royal tombs, then cross into Jordan to wander Petra’s rose-red streets, race across Wadi Rum’s endless desert in a 4x4 and float in the Dead Sea. Perfect for cultural explorers, adventure seekers and connection makers, this epic group takeover delivers ancient wonders, unforgettable landscapes and shared moments that linger long after the trip ends. You even get a beach day or two – it’s the trip that keeps on giving.

Hosted by Local Legends

Best trip for

ARRIVAL Takeover

Great For Mates

Small Group Tour

Trip for Two

Trip for One

Highlights

The best bits

The Great Pyramids of Giza

Stand in awe before the last surviving ancient wonder – Khufu’s pyramid, the Sphinx and panoramic views that feel like you’re stepping back in time.

Itinerary

The day to day

Day 1

Land in Cairo

You touch down in the wild heartbeat of North Africa. Cairo’s chaos hums outside as you’re swept through visa l

Day 2

The Pyramids & Saqqara

Today is any cultural explorer’s dream: behold, the Pyramids of Giza. They’re iconic for a reason and they don’

Day 3

A Historical Deep Dive

Spend the morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum – new, gleaming and packed with relics that tell the untold stor

Day 4

Arrive in Aswan

Wake up to the Nile outside your sleeper train window. Aswan welcomes you with its slower pace, warm sun and fe

Day 5

All Aboard the Nile

Opt in for a dawn drive to Abu Simbel for Ramses II’s epic cliffside tribute, or choose to hit snooze and catch

Day 6

The Road to Luxor

Up early, off the felucca and straight into another day of ancient wonder. Visit Kom Ombo’s split temple – one

Day 7

Luxor East: Empire of Stone

Step back into Ancient Thebes. Morning hits hard with Karnak, an epic sprawl of towering pillars and sacred lak

Day 8

Luxor West: Tomb Raiders & Temples

Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit Hatshepsut’s angular temple etched into the cliffs and marvel at the Val

Day 9

The Red Sea: Swap Ruins for Reefs

Leave the temples behind as you head east to Hurghada. Trade hieroglyphs for hammocks, stone for sand. Check in

Day 10

Red Sea Riviera Your Way

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all sorted here so you can sit back, relax and soak in the chilled vibes. Feeli

Day 11

Onwards to Jordan

An early flight whisks you out of Egypt. Cross into Jordan, roll through its moonlike interior and arrive in Pe

Day 12

Full Petra Exploration

It begins with the Siq – narrow, silent, expectant – then, boom. The Treasury appears like a fever dream carved

Day 13

The Sands of Wadi Rum

Re-enter Petra’s magic for final moments. Then it's off to Wadi Rum – all ochre cliffs and endless silence. A 4

Day 14

Shobak Castle & the Dead Sea

Depart camp early. Explore Shobak Castle – think Crusader fort meets Mad Max. Then either trek through Wadi Muj

Day 15

Dead Sea Soaks

This is your last full day, so make it count. Rub on mineral-rich black mud. Bob in the saltiest sea on earth.

Day 16

Home Time

Airport transfers will make pick ups from early morning to late afternoon (specifically 4am, 7am, 9am, 12pm and

Host

The experts

ARRIVAL's Local Legends

We’ve teamed up with the legends on the ground – the local fixers, guides, and magic-makers who make sure your trip runs smoother than a cold beer on a hot day. Think private hosts, behind-the-scenes logistics wizards, and all-round good sorts who bring the place to life while keeping things seamless in the background.

Accommodation

The quarters

Comfortable city base near Giza, with wide-open pyramid views that immediately remind you exactly where you’ve landed.

Cairo Pyramids Hotel

Cairo, EG

Overnight ride from Cairo to Aswan with private cabins, basic dinner service and the novelty of waking up somewhere entirely new.

Sleeper Train

Aswan 1, EG

A central Aswan stay right on the Corniche, ideal for unwinding after a full day of temple hopping and Nile-side exploring.

Citymax Corniche

Kornish Al Nile, Aswan, E...

A traditional cruise down the famed River Nile. Expect to spend the day topping up your tan and the night being rocked to sleep by the lapping waves.

Felucca Cruise

Luxor, EG

Riverside hotel in Luxor, close to the major temple heavy-hitters. A solid, convenient base for long days of ancient-world wandering.

Pyramisa Isis

Khaled Ibn Al Walid, Luxo...

Seaside resort in Hurghada offering pools, sandy beaches and effortless Red Sea vibes – the perfect reset between ancient sights.

Hurghada Hotel

Hurghada, Hurghada, EG

Simple, friendly stay just minutes from Petra’s main gate – perfectly placed for early starts and late returns from the Siq.

P Quattro / Sella Hotel

Wadi Musa, Petra District...

A tented desert camp with real beds, crackling fires and Bedouin hospitality—ideal for a night under Wadi Rum’s huge skies.

Mazayen Camp

Aqaba, Quairah District,...

Beachfront Dead Sea stay with pools, a spa and shoreline access for those iconic float-and-mud-mask moments.

Grand East Resort & Spa

Jordan Valley Highway, Sh...

Activities

The fun stuff

Stand before the Great Pyramid, meet the Sphinx up close and wander Saqqara’s ancient necropolis, including Zhoser’s groundbreaking Step Pyramid.

Giza Pyramids & Saqqara

Al Haram, Al Haram, EG

Explore the vast new GEM with treasures from every era, then see royal mummies and ornate sarcophagi at the Cairo Museum, including Yuya and Thuyu.

Grand Egyptian Museum & Cairo Museum

Cairo - Alexandria Desert...

Sail to Agilkia Island to visit Philae, the elegant temple dedicated to Isis, beautifully relocated and surrounded by Nile waters and rocky landscapes.

Temple of Philae

Aswan 1, EG

A traditional overnight sail along the Nile – slow, scenic and timeless, with stops at local riverside villages and Kom Ombo as you drift downstream.

Felucca Sailing

Kom Ombo, Markaz Kom Ombo...

Visit Kom Ombo, the dual temple honouring Sobek and Horus, then continue to Edfu to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved and most impressive temples.

Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Edfo, EG

Walk through colossal columns, grand pylons and timeless courtyards at Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak complex on the East Bank of the Nile.

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Luxor, EG

Journey across the West Bank to explore royal tombs, see the Colossi of Memnon and wander the stunning terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut

Luxor, EG

Hike through the narrow Siq to the Treasury, then explore tombs, temples, Roman streets and the amphitheatre, with the option to climb to the Monastery.

Petra Full Tour

Wadi Musa, Petra District...

Take a 4x4 through Wadi Rum’s vast red desert, weaving between sandstone jebels and cinematic dunes before a Bedouin-style dinner at camp.

Wadi Rum Desert Safari

Wadi Rum Village, Aqaba Q...

Seasonal canyon trek through Wadi Mujib’s soaring cliffs and flowing waterways, navigating ladders, pools and boulders in Jordan’s dramatic biosphere.

Wadi Mujib Canyoning

Wadi Mujib, Jordan

Fine Print

The small stuff

Cancel 65+ days from departure for a 80% refund. Within 64 days of departure, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone. Please make sure your dates are correct before booking, and we strongly recommend travel insurance for extra peace of mind.

Egypt to Jordan: A Journey Through Ancient Civilisations

16 days of iconic pyramids, ancient tombs, desert landscapes and Jordan’s legendary rose-red city

Overview

The lowdown

Best trip for