Jordan and Egypt Tour: Petra and the Pyramids in 10 Days

Petra and the Pyramids in one trip: combining Jordan and Egypt is one of the great journeys of the Middle East. In about 10 days you can see the Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of Cairo, then fly to Amman for Petra, the Wadi Rum desert and the Dead Sea. Our team in Amman organises the Jordan part of your trip with a private car and driver, and coordinates Egypt with our trusted partner in Cairo.

Our 10-day Jordan and Egypt itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 – The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, with optional Saqqara and the Step Pyramid. Afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Day 3 – Islamic and Coptic Cairo

The Citadel of Saladin, the old Coptic quarter and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

Day 4 – Fly to Amman

Short flight to Amman. Our representative meets you at Queen Alia Airport and your private driver takes you to your hotel. Evening in downtown Amman.

Day 5 – Amman and Jerash

The Citadel and Roman Theatre of Amman, then Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.

Day 6 – Madaba, Mount Nebo and the King's Highway to Petra

The mosaic map of Madaba, the view from Mount Nebo and the scenic King's Highway to Petra.

Day 7 – Petra

A full day in Petra with a licensed local guide: the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs and the Monastery.

Day 8 – Little Petra and Wadi Rum

Little Petra, then a 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum, sunset in the desert and a night in a desert camp.

Day 9 – The Dead Sea

Drive to the Dead Sea and float in its mineral waters at your resort.

Day 10 – Departure

Private transfer to Amman airport, about one hour away.

Good to know

• Which first, Jordan or Egypt? Both work. Ending at the Dead Sea is relaxing; ending in Cairo suits flights home from Egypt.
• Visas: the Jordan visa is free with your tour, see Jordan visa and Jordan Pass. Most nationalities can get an Egyptian visa on arrival or online.
• By land: it is also possible to cross by ferry between Aqaba and Nuweiba (Sinai), which takes longer; we advise the flight for most travellers.
• Only have time for Jordan? See our 7-day Jordan itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for Jordan and Egypt?

10 days is a good minimum: 3–4 days in Egypt and 6 days in Jordan. With 12–14 days you can add a Nile cruise or Aqaba and the Red Sea.

How do you travel between Egypt and Jordan?

The easiest way is a direct flight from Cairo to Amman, about 1 hour 15 minutes. There is also a ferry from Nuweiba to Aqaba.