Join Pastors Andrew Geib & Richard Michael on A Journey to Egypt and Jordan from Washington, DC (IAD) – May 19 – 31, 2026

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Cairo, Egypt
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Duration

13 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English

About this Pilgrimage

Day 1 |  Departure

Depart for your overnight flight to Egypt. Meals will be served on board.

Day 2 | Arrival in Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 3 | Cairo Exploration

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Visit: The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Afternoon Visit: The Grand Egyptian Museum (the largest museum in the world). Evening: Dinner at the hotel and the Pyramids light show. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 4 | Fly to Aswan & Cruise Embarkation

Breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Aswan (flight duration is approximately 1.5 hours). Upon Arrival: Embark on your Nile Cruise before lunch. Afternoon Visit: The High Dam and Philae Temple. Evening: Dinner on board and overnight stay.

Day 5 | Kom Ombo & Sail to Edfu

Breakfast on board. Morning Visit: Sail to Kom Ombo and explore Kom Ombo Temple. Afternoon: Return to the cruise for lunch and relax on board. Evening: Overnight on board.

Day 6 | Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor

Breakfast on board. Morning Visit: Enjoy a carriage ride to visit Edfu Temple. Afternoon: Sail towards Luxor, arriving in the afternoon. Evening Visit: Luxor Temple, lit up beautifully at night.  Overnight on board.

Day 7 | Luxor Highlights & Return to Cairo

Disembarkation after breakfast. Morning Visit: Visit the Valley of the Kings to explore 3 colorful tombs of the royal kings. Visit: The Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple. Afternoon: Fly back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 8 | Day Trip to Pyramids and Tombs of Saqqara

Discover Egypt’s ancient wonders on a day trip from Cairo to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest pyramid. Explore intricate tombs, including the Tomb of Mereruka and the Pyramid of Unas, known for its fascinating pyramid texts. Marvel at colorful hieroglyphs and frescoes, offering a glimpse into ancient Egyptian life. This trip is a must for history enthusiasts eager to experience the grandeur of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 9 |  Explore Old Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Morning Visit: Explore Old Cairo, including the ancient churches on the Babylonian Fortress (such as St. Sergius and the Hanging Church). Visit: Ben Ezra Synagogue. Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 10 |  Departure/Arrival / Wadi Rum, Petra

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

  • Arrive in Jordan, meet the guide and driver, and transfer to Wadi Rum.
  • Enjoy a 4 x 4 Jeep ride at Wadi Rum
  • Dinner and overnight in Wadi Rum

Day 11 > Petra

  • After breakfast, travel for a tour of one of the world’s wonders, Petra.
  • In the afternoon, transfer to Amman.
  • Dinner and overnight in Amman

Day 12 >  Amman

  • Madaba,
  • Mt. Nebo.
  • Jerash
  • Dinner and overnight in Amman

Day 13 > DEPARTURE

  • Depart for the airport for our flight home, and we will return to the USA the same day.

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Highlights

  • Egypt Tour Highlights
  • Cairo
  • Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx – The only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
  • Egyptian Museum – Home to Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of ancient artifacts.
  • Old Cairo – Visit Coptic churches like the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Historic market for local goods and souvenirs.
  • Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings – Tombs of the pharaohs, including King Tut’s.
  • Karnak & Luxor Temples – Vast temple complexes with massive pillars and obelisks.
  • Jordan Tour Highlights
  • Petra
  • Ancient Nabatean city carved into rose-red rock; includes the famous Treasury and Monastery.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
  • Wadi Rum
  • Dramatic desert landscape where you can ride 4x4s or camels.
  • Known as the “Valley of the Moon,” filmed in Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian.
  • Mount Nebo
  • The biblical site where Moses viewed the Promised Land.
  • Panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and even Jerusalem on a clear day.
  • Madaba
  • Famous for the 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land in St. George’s Church.

Included/Excluded

  • Round trip airline tickets
  • Meet and assist at airports upon arrivals and departures.
  • Accommodations in double occupancy 4* and 5* hotels with breakfast
  • 3 night river cruise
  • Air-conditioned motor coach throughout for all tours and transfers
  • Services of English-speaking professional, licensed guide for all sites and museums as per itinerary
  • Dinners during tours includes one soft drink or glass of wine per person
  • Transfers from and to airports
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Road tolls and all applicable taxes
  • Lunches
  • Gratuities for guide / driver (We recommend $12-$15 pp per day for Guide and $8-$10 per day for driver)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned above

Durations

13 Days

Languages

English

Denominational

ELCA
Protestant Tours

Month

May

Year

2026

Departure City

From Washington

Tour's Location

Cairo, Egypt
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From: $5,290.00
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1-844-659-5263