Spend 13 Days Sailing Egypt’s Nile and Exploring Jordan’s Treasures
Oct 8-19, 2026
From $6,300/person
Egypt Only: From $4,725/person
Jordan Extension: From $1,890/person
Based on double occupancy. Solo rates available by request.
The Nile doesn’t just carry water—it carries the memory of civilization.
To explore its timeless banks and iconic sites is to witness echoes of pharaohs, gods, and kingdoms long past. And for those who crave even deeper wonder, the rose-red canyons of Petra and the star-strewn skies of Wadi Rum await just beyond the river’s reach. This isn’t just a trip—it’s a return to the origin story of awe itself.
A Journey Through Time: From Pharaohs to Petra
Over the course of eight days, we’ll cruise the legendary Nile in luxury, exploring ancient temples, tombs, and timeless landscapes from Cairo to Luxor. We’ll walk in the footsteps of pharaohs, sail past palm-fringed villages, and dine under desert skies. For those who want to extend the journey, we’ll cross into Jordan to stand before the Treasury of Petra, gaze across the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, and ride through the otherworldly dunes of Wadi Rum.
Expedition Itinerary
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Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with formalities and escort you to your hotel, The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore at your own pace.
Hotel - Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile - Deluxe Room (Or Similar)
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a full-day tour exploring Cairo’s most iconic sites. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where an extensive collection of ancient treasures awaits. Lunch is included at a local restaurant during your touring. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Hotel - Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile - Deluxe Room (Or Similar)
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your deluxe Nile Cruise ship, the H/S Nebu , for the start of your four-night journey along the Nile. Enjoy lunch on board, then set out to visit the impressive High Dam and the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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After breakfast, take a relaxing felucca ride around Kitchener Island, famous for its lush botanical gardens. Then, sail toward Kom Ombo to visit the unique temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Continue cruising to Edfu. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are served onboard. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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This morning, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. Return to the ship and sail toward Esna, then continue to Luxor. Enjoy the scenery and comfort of life aboard the Nebu. Meals are served throughout the day. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Today’s tour takes you to Luxor’s West Bank, where you’ll explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board, visit the East Bank to admire the grandeur of Karnak Temple and the beautiful Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for your final night onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in at the InterContinental City stars . The rest of the day is yours to relax or enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Meals included: Breakfast
Hotel - InterContinental Citystars Cairo by IHG - Classic Room (Or Similar)
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After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight (to Jordan or to your next destination).
Meals included: Breakfast
Hotel - InterContinental Citystars Cairo by IHG - Classic Room (Or Similar)
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AMMAN I MADABA I MOUNT NEBO I KERAK I SHOBAK I PETRA
Enjoy a scenic drive along the King’s Highway to visit Madaba, the City of Mosaics. The oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George’s Church, and the city features many famous mosaics that exist in both public and private buildings. Visit Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, where Franciscans built a simple structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Continue to Kerak for a photo stop before proceeding to Shobak Castle. Built in 1115, it was the first of many fortifications built by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin's troops in 1189. Dinner and overnight at Petra Hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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After breakfast, you will begin your full day visit of Petra; a city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to civilization until rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer, John Lewis Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, the Temple of the Winged Lion and other breathtaking monuments. Dinner and overnight at Petra Hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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This morning, you will have a short drive to Little Petra, where you will walk through the 8,000-year-old excavated stone-age villages of Beidah and Basta, wander among the ruins of settlements of the biblical Edomites, and explore the sprawling remains of the Roman legionary fortress at Udruh. Continue to Wadi Rum, where the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” was filmed. Here you will enjoy a 2-hour Jeep tour to view the desert and its awe-inspiring moon-like landscape. Drive back to Amman via the desert highway for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to Amman Airport for departure, with the assistance of our airport representatives through customs and formalities.
Meals included: Breakfast
What’s Included
This package is essentially all-inclusive.
- Two pre-cruise hotel nights at Sofitel Downtown Cairo (or Similar Deluxe room)
- Four nights accommodation on board of the H.S. Nebu (Double Guest Suite)
- One post-cruise hotel night at the Intercontinental City Stars (or similar)
- Full Day Tour: Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, including lunch
- Cruise Excursion: The High Dam, Philae Temple, Felucca ride around Kitchener Island, Karnak and Luxor Temples
- West Bank sites: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
- Round-trip Domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor/Aswan (for Jordan extension)
- All ground transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
- Four hotel nights in Jordan (Amman Landmark Hotel, The Old Village Resort Petra, or similar)
- All meals listed in the itinerary (excludes drinks)
- Meet-and-Assist upon arrival and departure for all flights
- Private English speaking guides through all touring days (excludes transfer days)
- Entrance fees to sites referenced in the itinerary
- Horse riding in the initial Petra visit
- Two-hour tour in Wadi Rum in authentic Bedouin trucks
- All applicable taxes
- Limited edition luggage tag holiday ornament
What’s not included?
Entry visas, gratuities, Additional hotel overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings, international flights to/from the Middle East, all meals not listed in the itinerary, travel insurance.
H.S. Nebu
The HS Nebu offers a premium 5-star experience with spacious accommodations and modern amenities. She sails between Luxor and Aswan, allowing guests to explore ancient Egyptian sites while enjoying the comfort of a high-end cruise ship.
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The brand-new, custom-built m/s Nebu offers the finest and newest accommodations sailing the Nile today. With just 40 cabins, this will be the most luxurious and exclusive way to sail this ancient waterway. Cruise to legendary archaeological sites, relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the swimming pool, savor delectable cuisine, or retire to your spacious cabin. Independent travelers can take advantage of four custom-built solo cabins, and staterooms offer private bathroom with bathtub and hair dryer, sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, minibar, safe, telephone, and TV with video channels.
Staterooms (counting suites): 40
4 Supplement-free solo cabins
4 adjoining cabins to stay close to friends and family
Solo Connections — Exclusive onboard events
Exclusive concierge service available on every departure
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A restaurant featuring sumptuous international cuisine
A bar/lounge, perfect for socializing or enjoying onboard entertainment
A sun deck and swimming pool on the top deck
Top-deck breakfast dining
A fitness center
An elevator
Onboard spa
All staterooms feature a private bathroom and hairdryer, sitting area, large windows for optimal views, individual temperature controls, minibar, safe, telephone, and TV with video channels
Watch our video walk-through of the H.S. Nebu
Collect More Than Just Memories
Guests of all ABC Trips hosted adventures go home with a limited edition luggage tag ornament for reach trip. These custom-designed and custom-manufactured stamped steel collectibles look great hanging on a holiday tree, pinned to a cork board, or displayed anywhere else in your home, and they’re the perfect way to show your passion for travel.
