Experience two of the Seven Wonders of the World, on this 7 day journey through the Pyramids, Petra and the Dead Sea. A private Egyptologist guided tour of Egypt & Jordan, this exotic expedition will take you from the ancient marvels of Cairo to the awe inspiring sites of Petra through to the serene beaches of the Dead Sea. Explore the wonder of the Pyramids, the magnificent Sphinx, the Egyptian National Museum’s brilliant Tutankhamen exhibit and the bustling night bazaars of vibrant Cairo accompanied by your own private Egyptologist. Travel to Jordan and visit Petra, a grand ghost city half as old as time. Carved into the sheer sandstone cliffs, its massive architectural feats and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, this remarkable ancient city of grand buildings evokes wonder to this day. Swim in the Dead Sea, renowned for its rejuvenating and health-giving properties. Discover Jerash, one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. Travel through the centuries-old Crusader castle of Kerak and onto the bustling bazaars of historic Amman which are some of the oldest in civilization before departing from your private guided Middle Eastern adventure.

A travelers dream featuring thousands of year’s worth of magnificent sites, ancient monuments, two of the Seven Wonders of the World, elegant hotels and a reasonable price.

Request a quote or call Kensington to speak to our Middle Eastern Destination Expert to learn more about various extensions and all the different ways of customizing your tour. Some examples are a scenic Nile cruise or an extended stay on the luxurious beaches of Amman’s Red Sea. Remember that all of our tours are available at 3, 4 and 5 star levels according to your preference. Book Now!

Day 1
Cairo
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Travellers will be met in the tunnel by an airport representative who will in turn facilitate the visa process ($17 per person), escort your group through customs and immigration, off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that your group will connect with our Kensington associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel. T Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Le Meridien Pyramids resort is located twenty minutes from Cairo’s city centre, with a spectacular closeness to the Giza Pyramids, one of history’s greatest treasures and one of the Seven Wonders of the world. With 444 rooms, this hotel is the ideal combination of rich foliage blended with sultry sands and timelessness. From dining North American-style over Tex Mex dishes to closing off the night over traditional Arabic shisha, one can attain a true feel for Egypt while still retaining a level of comfort akin to home. Aside from Le Meridien offering resort-style facilities, from outdoor tennis courts kept lit at night to spa treatments, the distance to the city allows the curius traveler to discover the curving streets and bazaars that mark Cairo’s mysterious aura. Cairo is the capitol of Egypt and the hub of the country. Millennia of history have made it one of the most fascinating places in the world. The Egyptian Museum whose 107 halls feature huge statues on the ground floor, and small statues, jewels, Tutankhamon treasures and the mummies on upper floors. Other downtown sights include the Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan Khalili bazaar. Nearby Giza is famous for the Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built.

Day 2
Cairo
This full day tour includes a private tour with your trained Egyptologist guide through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, which houses a priceless treasure of archaeological finds. In the afternoon visit Saladin Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century, where you explore the mosque and tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. Later, a walking tour will take you through the fabled Khan Khalili bazaar filled with exotic treats. Enjoy a personalized lunch with your guide at a great local restaurant. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Meridien Pyramids.

Day 3
Cairo
On this full day tour, explore the relics of ages past at ancient Memphis, Sakkara and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Includes entry to either Chephren (Khafre) or Menkaure (Mycerinus) pyramids and the Solar boat (Cheops Pyramid entrance Extra (Great Pyramid of Khufu), clients must arrive early to get into Cheops Pyramid as limited number of people are allowed to enter each day). Also see the famous Sphinx. Includes a trained Egyptologist guide and private vehicle and driver. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Meridien Pyramids.

Day 4
Cairo - Petra
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. CAI-ADJ Roundtrip Transfer to/from Petra with private vehicle and driver. Self guided tour of the magnificent Crusader fortress of Kerak - Crak des Moabites, or Le Pierre du Desert to Crusaders - which soars above its valleys and hills like a great ship riding waves of rock. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overlooking the dramatic Petra valley, the Petra Marriott Hotel combines the warmest Arabian hospitality with the splendor of an ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs. The hotel is a haven for comfort and luxury. The spacious rooms, most of which have spectacular views of the valley, feature mini-bar, safe, hair dryer, individual climate control and satellite TV Petra is famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time". A spectacular and unique sight, its massive buildings are carved directly into the sandstone cliffs. Enclosed by towering rocks and watered by a perennial stream, Petra controlled the ancient commercial routes across the desert to the Persian Gulf. The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark and narrow gorge called the Siq (the shaft), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks. It opens directly onto Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh ("the Treasury") hewn directly out of the sandstone cliff. A little farther from the Treasury is a massive theatre, so placed as to bring the greatest number of tombs within view; and at the point where the valley opens out into the plain the site of the city is revealed with striking effect. Almost enclosing it on three sides are rose-coloured mountain walls, divided into groups by deep fissures, and lined with tombs cut from the rock in the form of towers.

Day 5
Petra - Dead Sea
Petra is the treasure of the ancient world, and the rock-carved rose-red city is full of mysterious charm. Indeed, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it". Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, this remarkable city of grand buildings carved into massive cliffs evokes wonder to this day. Enjoy being shown the wonders of the city in the company of your Driver-Guide. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy a private transfer from Petra to the Dead Sea. The transfer time is approximately 3hrs in duration. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth, the Movenpick Dead Sea deluxe resort is built in a traditional village style, and offers luxurious rooms, a range of outlets, first-class meeting and leisure facilities featuring the renowned ZARA Spa. The resort has a total of 358 rooms, of which over two-thirds are smoking; there are non-smoking rooms on several floors and blocks. All rooms have either a balcony or a terrace; interconnecting rooms and rooms for physically challenged are also available. With about ten different room categories to choose from, you can either choose a room in the main building, the village or the beachfront with mountain, garden or sea view. The rooms also vary in size, decor and furnishing. The Dead Sea is an inland lake lying 400m (1320ft) below sea level in the lower part of the Jordan Valley, it has more minerals and salt than any other body of water in the world and is renowned for its rejuvenating and health-giving properties. Other interesting sights around the Dead Sea include Mount Sodom, a 13km- (8 mile-) long mountain range made up of pure salt which has many caves with extraordinary hanging salt formations, and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls, written by Essene scribes, were discovered in ancient pottery jars.

Day 6
Dead Sea - Amman
Enjoy a private transfer between the Dead Sea and Amman. Jerash, located 48 km north of Amman and nestled in a quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead, rivals the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. To this day, its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates remain in exceptional condition. Enjoy visiting the sites in the company of your Driver-Guide. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy a half day city tour of Amman. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Recently renovated, the Amman Marriott Hotel offers comfort and convenience to those visiting Amman. The city center hotel is close to the business district and tourist attractions, just steps away from the allure of this modern yet ancient city. The location of the Amman Mariott ensures that you don't miss anything, with area attractions such as the Citadel and Jerash only minutes away. The hotel also offers delicious dining options, as well as a health club for maximum well being in the middle of the city. Amman's history dates from the bronze age and features grand Roman ruins and some of the region's finest mosques. The old city is centered around the Souk (a colorful traditional market) and the King Hussein Mosque. Since Amman resembles Rome, as it is situated on seven hills, the city was a favorite place for Roman soldiers and officials. Behind the Roman forum stands a Roman theatre—the largest theatre in Jordan—with room for 6,000 spectators. Amman is also home to some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The enormous King Abdullah I Mosque is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer. The most unusual mosque in Amman is the Abu Darweesh Mosque covered with an extraordinary black and white chequered pattern and is unique to Jordan.

Day 7
Amman
Airport meet and assist/transfer in Amman with a private vehicle and English speaking driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.