Egypt and Jordan Itinerary 10 Days — Compressed Multi-Country
10 days combining Egypt's icons (Pyramids, 3-night Nile cruise, Luxor) with Jordan's wonders (Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman) — the shortest realistic combined Middle East trip.
10 days is the practical minimum for combining Egypt and Jordan. The standard 14-day version covers more — Alexandria, longer cruise, Dead Sea, more Amman — but if you only have 10 days, this compressed route still hits the essential icons of both countries. Egypt gets 5 days (Cairo + 3-night cruise + Luxor); Jordan gets 4 days (Petra full day + Wadi Rum overnight + Amman half-day) plus a travel day. Best for travelers who don't want to choose between the two countries but can't extend to 14 days.
Cities you'll visit on this trip
Why choose this 10 days Egypt route?
10 days is the practical minimum for combining Egypt and Jordan. You skip Alexandria, the Western Desert, and the Dead Sea spa day, but you still hit the Pyramids, a 3-night Nile cruise, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Not the deepest version of either country, but the most efficient way to experience both.
What it feels like: Both countries in 10 days — fast but not rushed. Egypt's icons (5 days) + Jordan's highlights (4 days) + travel day.
Trip highlights
- Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum
- 3-night Nile cruise (compressed from the standard 4-night)
- Cross to Jordan via Cairo–Amman flight
- Full day at Petra including the Treasury and Royal Tombs
- Wadi Rum 4×4 desert + overnight Bedouin camp
- Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre
10 Days day-by-day
- Day 1Arrival in Cairo
Pickup and welcome dinner.
- Day 2Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Full Cairo day.
- Day 3Fly to Aswan, board cruise
Philae Temple, cruise embarkation.
- Day 4Cruise — Kom Ombo & Edfu
Two cruise stops.
- Day 5Luxor temples + fly Cairo → Amman
Morning Karnak + Luxor temples, evening flight to Amman.
- Day 6Drive to Petra
Mt. Nebo and Madaba en route. Evening Petra by Night.
- Day 7Petra full day
Treasury at sunrise, Royal Tombs, optional Monastery hike.
- Day 8Wadi Rum 4×4 + Bedouin camp
Drive to Wadi Rum, desert experience, overnight in camp.
- Day 9Wadi Rum sunrise + Amman
Sunrise in the desert, drive north to Amman.
- Day 10Amman + departure
Citadel and Roman Theatre, then airport.
Common questions about this Egypt itinerary
Should I do Egypt and Jordan in 10 or 14 days?
If you can spare the time, 14 days is much better — the 10-day compressed version skips Alexandria, the Dead Sea, and longer cruise time. 10 days works as a 'taster' of both countries; 14 days is the proper combined experience.
How does the border crossing work?
Direct 1-hour flights between Cairo and Amman daily. We handle visas (Jordan offers visa-on-arrival for most nationalities) and arrange airport transfers on both sides.
Can I do this with kids?
Possible for kids 8+, but it's a fast pace. The 14-day version is much better for families. The Wadi Rum overnight is a hit with most kids who can handle desert camping.
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