Luxury Jordan Tours

Introduction to Jordan
(5 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Best of Jordan
(7 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Side Trip to Jordan
(5 Days)
Wadi Rum, Petra, King’s Highway, Dead Sea & Jerash, Amman

Active Tour of Jordan
(9 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Dead Sea

Christian Tour of Jordan
(8 Days)
Amman & Cities of the Decapolis, King’s Highway, Petra, Jordan River, Dead Sea

Journey Through Jordan
(10 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea

Multi-country Tours

Introduction to Israel & Jordan
(9 Days)
Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Eilat or Aqaba, Petra, Negev Desert, Tel Aviv

Best of Egypt & Jordan
(14 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Highlights of Israel & Jordan
(13 Days)
Jerusalem, Galilee, Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba or Eilat & the Red Sea, Tel Aviv

Journey Through Egypt, Israel & Jordan
(18 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Best of Israel & Jordan
(16 Days)
Jerusalem, Galilee, Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba or Eilat & the Red Sea, Tel Aviv

Highlights of Lebanon & Jordan
(10 Days)
Beirut & Byblos, Chouf Mountains & Beiteddine Palace, Baalbek, Amman, Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Highlights of Oman & Jordan
(13 Days)
Muscat & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar region, Amman & Jerash, King's Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Journey Through the Middle East
(21 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dubai & Arabian Desert

Biblical Lands: Israel & Jordan
(13 Days)
Jerusalem & Bethlehem, Galilee region, Cities of the Decapolis, Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Jordan River, Masada, Jericho



Best of Egypt & Jordan

(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

This tour is the perfect introduction to the cultural and archaeological highlights of Egypt and Jordan.  Each day, touring is with your own private guide and driver and accommodation is in top rooms at the best hotels in each location.

First, experience Cairo as an insider—our tours offer the most in-depth, sophisticated Cairo touring available. Visit the most interesting cultural attractions in the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as the Citadel, the Egyptian Museum and the Hanging Church. Tour our favorite neighborhoods, which are filled with beautiful Fatimid, Islamic, Mameluk, Ottoman, Coptic and Art Deco architecture. See well-preserved medieval residences formerly occupied by wealthy merchants. Walk through fascinating markets such as the renowned Khan al-Khalili bazaar. Also visit smaller and lesser-known museums dedicated to Islamic art, applied arts and Egyptian culture. If desired, we can also arrange visits to Cairo's top boutiques and reservations at the best restaurants in town.

One day, take a private excursion to the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO-listed necropolis of pyramids, tombs, temples and other monuments. See the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the even older pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara. Time permitting, enjoy lunch with a view of the pyramids. If desired, also venture inside the Great Pyramid, Bent Pyramid or Step Pyramid to discover some of their secrets. We can also arrange a visit to the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).


Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange VIP experiences such as exclusive access to well-preserved tombs that are not open to the public and after-hours private tours of major sites such as the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza.

Next, fly to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and two spectacular monumental temples commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II and carved into sandstone cliffs.

Next, enjoy a four-night luxury Nile River cruise. Tour extraordinary archaeological sites such as the stunning Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the Temple of Kom Ombo. Around Luxor, visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI. We will also arrange access to the spectacular tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari. Throughout the cruise, Artisans of Leisure will arrange private shore excursions with your own Egyptologist guide.

Depending on your travel dates, this cruise is also available in reverse, from Luxor to Aswan.

Return to Cairo for one night before flying to Amman, the modern capital of Jordan. During private touring, see ancient Roman ruins and the impressive 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex atop the Citadel, lively souks and shopping streets, and other cultural and culinary highlights of the city. Alternatively, take a private excursion into the verdant hills of northern Jordan to tour Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. See highlights such as Hadrian's Arch, the Oval Plaza, the Hippodrome, the theater and the Cardo, a colonnaded stone street once lined with shops. Also explore Amman's best shops selling high-quality Jordanian crafts.

Next, travel along the King's Highway, a historic route that passes through many fascinating cultural and natural attractions. During private touring en route, visit Mount Nebo and the Memorial Church of Moses to see exquisite Byzantine mosaics and panoramic views stretching down to the Dead Sea. If desired, also visit local mosaic workshops. Next, stop in Madaba to see the fascinating 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, as well as the mosaics in the Madaba Archaeological Park. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Jordanian cuisine at a local restaurant. Also participate in a private cultural activity such as henna painting or writing Arabic calligraphy. Continue through Wadi Mujib, a dramatic desert canyon, and stop at impressive Kerak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress perched on a hill.

Continue to Petra, one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. The Nabataeans created this ancient city by sculpting monuments and tombs into beautiful red sandstone mountains in the desert. During private touring of this fascinating ancient wonder, see Petra's most famous ruin—the iconic Treasury—and explore the atmospheric Siq (gorge). Also see impressive Royal Tombs and Roman ruins, and learn about the history, beliefs and architecture of the Nabataeans while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, take an excursion into Jordan's southern desert to explore the spectacular natural environment of Wadi Rum. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, this UNESCO-inscribed landscape is filled with red sand dunes, dramatic stone mountains, rock bridges and petroglyphs. The otherworldly landscapes have been used as filming locations in Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian and other movies.

En route to the Dead Sea, stop to take in breathtaking views over the hills and canyons of Dana Biosphere Reserve, a diverse landscape that's home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Continue to a luxurious resort overlooking the beautiful and mysterious Dead Sea. During your stay, enjoy the resort's lavish facilities, including a private beach that provides direct access to the Dead Sea where you can float in the mineral-rich water famous for its buoyancy and therapeutic qualities. Also enjoy the resort's spa, swimming pools, restaurants and lush grounds that spread over acres.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 2 Cairo & Pyramids
Full-day private excursion to Dahshur, Saqqara, Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Day 3 Cairo
Full-day private tour
Day 4 Cairo – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan
Private airport transfer and flight to Abu Simbel. Private touring of temples. Return to airport for flight to Aswan. Embark on Nile River cruise for 4 nights
Day 5 Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Morning private touring of High Dam, Temple of Philae and other sights around Aswan. Sail to Kom Ombo for afternoon private touring of Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu for overnight
Day 6 Edfu – Esna – Luxor
Morning private touring of Temple of Horus. Sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor for overnight
Day 7 Luxor

Private touring of Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari, as well as the Luxor and Karnak temples

Day 8 Luxor – Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Private arrival transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 9 Cairo – Amman, Jordan

Private airport transfer and flight to Amman. VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 1 night. Introductory city tour or excursion to Jerash

Day 10

Amman – King’s Highway – Petra
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights with flexible touring en route

Day 11

Petra
Full-day private tour of Petra and Little Petra

Day 12

Petra – Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
Morning private excursion to Wadi Rum en route to resort for 2 nights

Day 13 Dead Sea

At leisure

Day 14

Depart Jordan
Private airport transfer


Hotels
Cairo: The St. Regis Cairo, Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Four Seasons First Residence
Nile River cruise: The Oberoi Philae or The Oberoi Zahra
Amman: The St. Regis Amman or Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Petra: Movenpick Resort Petra
Dead Sea: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Cost
$19,755 Per person (double occupancy)

Luxury Jordan Tours

Introduction to Jordan
(5 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Best of Jordan
(7 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Side Trip to Jordan
(5 Days)
Wadi Rum, Petra, King’s Highway, Dead Sea & Jerash, Amman

Active Tour of Jordan
(9 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Dead Sea

Christian Tour of Jordan
(8 Days)
Amman & Cities of the Decapolis, King’s Highway, Petra, Jordan River, Dead Sea

Journey Through Jordan
(10 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea

Multi-country Tours

Introduction to Israel & Jordan
(9 Days)
Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Eilat or Aqaba, Petra, Negev Desert, Tel Aviv

Best of Egypt & Jordan
(14 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Highlights of Israel & Jordan
(13 Days)
Jerusalem, Galilee, Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba or Eilat & the Red Sea, Tel Aviv

Journey Through Egypt, Israel & Jordan
(18 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Best of Israel & Jordan
(16 Days)
Jerusalem, Galilee, Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba or Eilat & the Red Sea, Tel Aviv

Highlights of Lebanon & Jordan
(10 Days)
Beirut & Byblos, Chouf Mountains & Beiteddine Palace, Baalbek, Amman, Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Highlights of Oman & Jordan
(13 Days)
Muscat & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar region, Amman & Jerash, King's Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Journey Through the Middle East
(21 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dubai & Arabian Desert

Biblical Lands: Israel & Jordan
(13 Days)
Jerusalem & Bethlehem, Galilee region, Cities of the Decapolis, Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Jordan River, Masada, Jericho



Testimonials

Yet again a marvelous Artisans of Leisure tour. We had a great time in Jordan and loved the guide and driver you assigned to us. We were looked after at every step beautifully, from landing to take off.
~ M.P., Melbourne, Australia

Our Israel and Jordan trip was excellent in every respect. It was so well organized, with beautiful accommodations and so much attention to detail…The expertise and knowledge of the guides was beyond our expectations…Artisans of Leisure is the best tour company we’ve used. Truly excellent. #1
~ B.L., Toronto, CA

Our trip to Israel, Jordan and Egypt was excellent, one of the best we have ever taken. The accommodations were great. Aside from the sights, we most enjoyed the safety your guides provided and the level of luxury that we experienced.
~ D.S., Red Bank, NJ

 

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