Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour

Proceed to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land he would never enter. Just beyond Madaba, the “City of Mosaics” reveals the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Land. Composed of two million pieces of colored stone, it informed scholars about Jerusalem's layout after its destruction and rebuilding in AD 70. Continue your luxury tour to Aqaba and check into your hotel.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Aqaba | Meals: Breakfast 

After a morning at leisure in Aqaba, journey to Wadi Rum, the “Valley of the Moon,” included in our luxury tours in Jordan. Explore this majestic desert by 4x4, traverse rose-tinted vistas and visit the legendary site where Lawrence of Arabia once lived. Tonight enjoy a magical dinner beneath twinkling desert skies before returning to your hotel, preparing for the next stage of your Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour across Jordan and Egypt.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Petra | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore the once-thriving capital of Petra, a stunning city carved into the mountains. Pass through the Siq, the main entrance to this ancient marvel, and behold the majestic Treasury, the Temple of the Winged Lions, and the Palace Tomb. Enjoy a traditional lunch within Petra before returning to your hotel. This experience is part of our exclusive Petra luxury tour.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Petra | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, enjoy one of our Design Your Day options as part of our luxury tours in Jordan. Explore Third-Century Jerash, the “Pompeii of the Middle East,” with its well-preserved Roman ruins. Tour Amman, visiting its historic downtown, the Citadel, a small Byzantine basilica, and the Great Temple of Amman. Alternatively, visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan on the eastern bank of the Jordan River known as the baptism site of Jesus. Later enjoy time at leisure, with the option to take an afternoon dip in the restorative waters of the Dead Sea, preparing for the next stage of your Luxury Tour Jordan and Egypt.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Amman | Meals: Morning

Transfer to the airport and fly to Cairo, Egypt bustling capital city. This afternoon visit the Grand Egyptian Museum home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun and items dating back to 4000 BC. Explore the remains of pharaohs and nobility, such as Ramses II one of Egypt most powerful rulers. This experience is part of your exclusive Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour offering a seamless blend of Jordanian and Egyptian heritage, premium service, and immersive Egypt luxury tours.

Overnight: Cairo Luxury Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport, fly to Aswan, and arrive at your historic luxury hotel, dating back to 1899 and built by Thomas Cook to host distinguished European travelers, including Sir Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, and Agatha Christie, whose novel Death on the Nile was set at this Victorian palace. Explore the Tombs of the Nobles by camel, the final resting places of powerful governors and priests who once controlled commerce between Aswan and Nubia. Continue to Saint Simeon’s Monastery, one of Egypt’s best-preserved original Christian strongholds. This evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at the famed 1902 French restaurant. All experiences are part of our exclusive 13-day Luxury tour from Petra to Egypt.
 

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Aswan | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the awe-inspiring twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan and board your luxurious Dahabiya for the next three nights on the Nile.After a gourmet lunch on board, join your Egyptologist guide to explore a granite quarry that supplied ancient Egypt, including the enormous Unfinished Obelisk, a remarkable example of ancient stone masonry. Return to your Dahabiya for afternoon tea, and later enjoy cocktails and a sumptuous dinner aboard. This is part of your exclusive Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour for 13 days.

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning journey via motor launch to the island of Agilika. Here, visit Philae temple a painstakingly transplanted and reconstructed temple originally dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. Return to your Luxury Egypt Nile Cruise for a Chefs Table culinary experience exploring local ingredients. Disembark in Kom Ombo to visit a Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Enjoy afternoon tea aboard as you sail for Edfu. Later, visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus (the falcon god).

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Luxury Nile Cruise while sailing towards Luxor. Make passage through the Esna Lock while observing this fascinating feat of engineering. After having lunch and docking at Esna continue via bus to the famous Karnak Temple and explore its rich history. Explore the Avenue of the Sphinx and pass the many intricately crafted statues that lead to the temple's entrance. 

Proceed to the Temple of Luxor and observe the larger-than-life statues of Ramses II that dominate this historic site. The detailed craftsmanship of the columns which display their preserved hieroglyphics enables visitors to learn about both the New Kingdom and Theban Triad worship.

Return to your luxury Nile River Cruise to enjoy dinner and spend the evening in relaxation. 

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark in Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings, the legendary burial ground of the pharaohs, including the entrance into the tomb of “ the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Discover the terraced funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Time permitting, visit the Valley of the Queens (Biban el-Harim). Return to the airport and fly to Cairo to continue your 13-day luxury tour.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

This morning, join your Egyptologist guide to explore the iconic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau. Continue to the Solar Boat Museum, home to the funerary boat of King Cheops. Take in the panorama of the Giza Plateau on camelback marveling at the soaring pyramids rising from the sands and visit the legendary Great Sphinx a monumental limestone statue.

Next discover the ancient capital of Memphis, the city of Menes and the necropolis of Sakkara, site of the famed Step Pyramid of King Djoser the oldest-known Egyptian pyramid. Tonight celebrate your incredible journey with fellow guests at a special farewell dinner hosted by YET. This day is the grand finale of your Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour a curated experience blending Egypt luxury tours with Jordan’s Petra, offering an unforgettable cultural and historical adventure.

Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight home, concluding your unforgettable Petra to the Pyramids & Nile Yacht Cruise in a Luxury Tour. Reflect on the incredible journey through Petra and Egypt iconic landmarks, from the pyramids of Giza to the serene Nile all experienced with the comfort aof our Egypt luxury tours.