12 days in Jordan, Alexandria & Cairo Itinerary

Jordan's capital city, Amman spreads across 19 hills and includes many distinct districts, each with their own historical and cultural marvels.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Roman Amphitheater, then steep yourself in history at The Citadel, then look for gifts at Nadia Dajani Jewellery, and finally examine the collection at Royal Automobile Museum.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Amman attractions website.

New Delhi, India to Amman is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Amman, you'll gain 3.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, Amman is slightly colder than New Delhi - with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Petra - Wadi Musa.

Visitors flock to Wadi Musa to witness the rose colored rock-carved temples and tombs of Petra, the famous ancient city and World Heritage Site.

On the 21st (Sun), admire the striking features of The Great Temple, steep yourself in history at Petra, explore the ancient world of Temple of Dushares, then delve into the distant past at Al-Beidha - Little Petra, and finally explore the ancient world of Obelisk Tomb. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Montreal Crusader Castle, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then get engrossed in the history at Petra Museum.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Petra - Wadi Musa road trip website.

Traveling by bus from Amman to Petra - Wadi Musa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Alexandria.

Known for its turbulent and eventful past, the port city of Alexandria retains a historic charm and atmosphere, boasting thousands of years of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Alexandria National Museum. Popular historic sites such as Fort Qaitbey and Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the history behind Pompey's Pillar, stop by CREDO, admire the striking features of St. Catherine's Cathedral, and explore the ancient world of Ancient Roman Amphitheater.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Petra - Wadi Musa to Alexandria in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In June in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Cairo.

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Get a sense of the local culture at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Pyramids of Giza. For shopping fun, head to Khan Al-Khalili or Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Great Sphinx (in Giza) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cairo tour builder app.

Drive from Alexandria to Cairo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Alexandria in June, you will find days in Cairo are somewhat warmer (40°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.