Time for our overview of J & E Petra to Pyramids highlights. 1st - amazing TD Siggy ( New Tauck TD icon, like retired Peter Tanner was). The entire journey is fabulous, and very ambitious. No sleep-ins, much to see, 3 in-tour flights (2 are charter, and that's great). Advise going into Jordan 2 days early and take IAD to AMM flight (4:50pm arrival vs 1:45am arrival). lots of annoying flies at Kempinski pool during day, so go in heated pool to avoid, or walk to Dead Sea beach and give yourself mud bath - it's fun. Blue Jeans was the dress of choice nearly every day for all. 
Jerash a nice surprise. Day 4 Petra a total treat, much more than Treasury and Monastery. Hike to Monastery can be a struggle for many (only 7 of our group made it), but so worth it (hydrate). Take the camel ride, something different. Little Petra tented party is fun night. Day 5-6 Aswan Sofitel is a stellar hotel - as is your room view ! Day 6 Abu Simbel is great. Day 7 felucca sunset ride fun time. Day 7-9 Nile Cruiser Zahra superb staff and food. (eat lunch on deck, enjoy view) .Day 9 is the max ! - Karnak, Luxor, then Nefertari tomb, and private Valley of Kings tomb tour - we saw 4 tombs, including Tut. Day 10 - Cairo Museum, lots to see, as GEM still not open. Day 11 - pyramid day is superb. climb up on Giza pyramid to say you did. Kabob lunch at Saqqara the best ! Eat dinner outside at Mena House and get treated to Whirling Dervish at your table ( bring camera ) . In Egypt, we had armed guard accompany coach and tours. Never felt the least bit concerned. Your drive to Cairo airport is crazy maze, but safe. You are met at airport and escorted through initial checkpoints - very helpful. hope some pix come thru. Go for it !!!
