Cairo, Petra & Istanbul Tour

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and embark on a journey through time to the iconic Giza Plateau. Witness the monumental Great Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining Ancient Wonder, and stand in awe of the enigmatic Sphinx. Next, explore the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), housing an unparalleled collection of artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Enjoy a delicious local lunch along the way. Conclude your day back at your hotel.

• Giza Pyramids Complex — Explore the three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
• The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — Discover priceless artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun.

Fuel up with breakfast before continuing your Cairo exploration with your private Egyptologist. Begin by ascending to the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha within the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din, offering panoramic city views. After lunch, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most vibrant marketplaces, perfect for souvenir hunting. Finally, stroll down Al-Mu'izz Street, an open-air museum showcasing exquisite Islamic architecture. Your day concludes back at your hotel.

• Cairo Citadel — Explore the historic fortress with the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque.
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar — Experience the sensory delights of Cairo's famous marketplace.
• Al-Mu'izz Street — Wander amidst magnificent medieval Islamic buildings.

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel, then check out. Our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, you'll be met by our local representative for a smooth visa process and transfer to your Amman hotel. Settle in and relax, anticipating the wonders of Jordan.

• Cairo International Airport — Private transfer for your flight to Amman.
• Queen Alia International Airport (Amman) — Meet & greet service, assisted transfer to your Amman hotel.

After breakfast, depart Amman for a fascinating day trip. Your first stop is Madaba, home to the revered Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, where you'll marvel at the incredible 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Continue to Mount Nebo, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, believed to be where Moses first glimpsed the Promised Land. The highlight of your day awaits at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Experience the unique sensation of floating effortlessly in its buoyant, mineral-rich waters. Following a local lunch, you'll transfer to Petra for your overnight stay.

• St. George's Church, Madaba — Admire the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land.
• Mount Nebo — Enjoy biblical views of the Jordan Valley.
• Dead Sea — Experience the unique sensation of floating in its therapeutic waters.

Following breakfast and hotel checkout, venture with your private driver and expert guide to the unparalleled ancient Nabataean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders. Walk through the dramatic Siq to suddenly behold the iconic Al-Khazneh (The Treasury). Explore the Royal Tombs, the ancient Theatre, and the remarkably preserved Qasr al-Bint. After your extensive exploration, you'll journey to the mesmerizing desert landscape of Wadi Rum, known as the 'Valley of the Moon.' Enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner and spend a magical night stargazing in a comfortable desert camp.

• Petra — Discover the Siq, Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr al-Bint.
• Wadi Rum — Immerse yourself in the stunning desert landscape, enjoy a Bedouin experience.

After breakfast at the camp, a private transfer takes you from Wadi Rum back to Amman's Queen Alia International Airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, our representative meets you and drives you to your hotel for the night.

• Queen Alia International Airport — Flight from Amman to Istanbul.
• Istanbul — Meet and assist on arrival, transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, your private guide shows you the historic heart of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, with its vast sixth-century dome, then Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries, and the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar. After lunch you are taken to the airport for the short flight to Cappadocia, where you spend the night.

• Hagia Sophia — The great domed monument built under Emperor Justinian.
• Topkapi Palace — The palace of the Ottoman sultans.
• Grand Bazaar — One of the oldest covered markets in the world.

Early risers can join an optional hot-air balloon flight over the valleys at sunrise. After breakfast, your guide takes you to Uchisar Castle, the rock citadel at the highest point of Cappadocia, then to the pottery town of Avanos on the Red River and the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley. After lunch you fly back to Istanbul for your last night.

• Uchisar Castle — A rock citadel with views across the valleys.
• Avanos — A riverside town known for its pottery.
• Devrent Valley — Rock formations shaped by wind and rain.

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Istanbul Airport for your flight home.

• Istanbul Airport — Transfer for your flight home.