Escape to Shape & Escape Artists Travel invite you on a deeply immersive, privately guided journey through Egypt and Jordan. This curated experience offers rare insider access, luxury accommodations, and unforgettable cultural encounters for travelers seeking depth, authenticity, and refinement across two of the world’s most historic regions.
Our carefully designed itinerary blends iconic ancient sites with exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences rarely available to travelers. From private access beneath the pyramids and after-hours tomb visits to a luxury Nile cruise and the wonders of Petra and Wadi Rum, each day is designed to inspire awe, reflection, and connection.
This is not simply a tour, instead, it is a deeply transformational journey. Created for discerning travelers, this luxury escape combines masterful storytelling, intentional pacing, and rare access. Step out of modern time and into lands that have shaped humanity for thousands of years. Join us for what is sure to be an immersive, soulful, and unforgettable Escape.
Yoga. Meditation. Fitness.
Cairo — Foundations of Civilization
Our journey begins in Cairo, where ancient ambition and modern life coexist. With privileged access and expert guidance, you’ll encounter Egypt’s origins at a deeper level — descending beneath pyramids, standing face-to-face with the Sphinx, and wandering historic quarters where daily life has unfolded for centuries. These early days invite perspective, grounding you in humanity’s earliest expressions of power, belief, and beauty.
The Nile — Rhythm, Reflection & Legacy
As we travel south, the pace softens. Life unfolds along the Nile as it has for millennia, and our luxury cruise becomes both sanctuary and vantage point. Temples rise from the riverbanks, stories deepen, and time feels expansive. After-hours access to sacred sites and quiet moments on deck invite reflection — not just on ancient legacies, but your own.
Luxor to Aswan — Stillness & Sacred Space
Between Luxor & Aswan, the energy shifts again. Gentle felucca sails, island temples, and an optional journey to Abu Simbel offer moments of awe and stillness, reminding you of humanity’s ability to create beauty in harmony with nature.
Jordan — Spirit, Silence & Wonder
Crossing into Jordan, the journey becomes more introspective. Petra’s rose-colored stone reveals itself slowly, rewarding patience and curiosity. In Wadi Rum, vast desert landscapes quiet the mind and sharpen the senses. Nights under the stars and shared meals connect you to something timeless and elemental.
An Escape That Lingers
Long after the final temple and desert sunset, this Escape continues to unfold within you. The stories, symbols, and silences encountered along the way offer more than memories — they offer perspective. This is travel that leaves a mark, not on your passport, but on how you see the world and your place within it.
What Makes This Escape Special?
This journey is offered as a privately curated experience for a very limited number of travelers.
Shared Room: $14,900 USD per person
(Based on two people per room – double/king bed or two twin beds.)
Private Room: $18,500 USD for one person
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due to secure your space and all elements of this moving Escape. Travel insurance is highly recommended as we will not be able to refund anyone this deposit. It will leave our hands the moment we confirm this trip. You are welcome to use any travel insurance company you trust. We also offer policies & rates here.
This unique Escape requires the registration of 15 guests BY JANUARY 15, 2025 in order to confirm, otherwise we lose the accommodations & guides.
We ask that you do not schedule your flights until this trip is confirmed.
Credit card payments incur a 3% banking fee. Wire transfer, Venmo, Zelle and checks are also accepted at no additional fee — please email us to arrange for alternate payment methods. The remaining balance will be due March 10, 2026.
Please note that travel insurance typically must be purchased within 2 weeks of making your initial deposit in order to obtain a better rate and cover pre-existing conditions.
Please refer to the policies page for our complete cancellation policy.
VIP meet-and-assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
Fast-track through immigration, luggage claim, and customs.
Private transfer to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Nile View Room.
Evening at leisure – please note no meals or activities are included this day.
Morning visit to the NEW & FINALLY OPEN Grand Egyptian Museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.
Guided walking tour of Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Return to hotel for overnight at Four Seasons Cairo.
Visit the Cave Church (Monastery of Saint Simon) & Zabbaleen Garbage City.
Explore Coptic Cairo, including the Fortress of Babylon and Church of St. Sergius.
Visit the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Evening Whirling Dervishes performance at Wekalet El-Ghouri.
Overnight at Four Seasons Cairo.
Exclusive insider access beneath the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Visit ancient tombs and the world’s first limestone pyramid.
Exploration of the Giza Pyramids, including entry into the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
Exclusive access to the Sphinx Paws.
Overnight at Four Seasons Cairo.
Morning flight to Luxor.
Visit Luxor Temple and walk along the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes.
Embark on Historia Luxury Nile Cruise.
Afternoon visit to Temple of Hatshepsut and quick stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
After-hours visit to the Valley of the Kings, including King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Overnight onboard.
Guided visit to Karnak Temple, including Khonso Temple and Opet Festival Chapel.
Afternoon to enjoy the boat, the scenic Nile View and yoga as we sail to Esna.
Overnight onboard.
Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Mummification Museum.
Overnight onboard.
Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (by flight) – supplemental fee of $450 per person. Yoga and relaxation for those that do not choose to go to Abu Simbel.
Afternoon visit to Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis.
Private Felucca sail around Elephantine Island.
Farewell evening onboard the cruise.
Explore the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash.
Discover vibrant & historical Downtown Amman.
Overnight at Ritz-Carlton Amman.
Visit Madaba’s famed Byzantine mosaic map.
Visit sacred Mount Nebo.
Continue to Mövenpick Resort Petra (overnight).
Full day guided walking exploration of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the treasury, royal tombs, and monastery.
Evening cooking class.
Overnight at Mövenpick Resort Petra.
Visit Little Petra.
Transfer to Wadi Rum and check-in at Hayatt Rum Camp for evening activities.
Morning jeep tour through Wadi Rum’s dramatic desert landscapes.
Transfer back to Amman.
Overnight Ritz Carlton Amman.
Transfer to Amman Airport for departure.
Erica is an acclaimed wellness expert, yoga teacher & fitness trainer. She is largely inspired by the journey of wellness, the subtle to the grand discoveries each individual makes through their physical practice, inviting students to embrace a sense of play while experiencing their body in a whole new way through each unique class. With classes always set to music, from tribal to lounge to classic rock songs, Erica encourages students to find their own personal rhythm and expression, to meet their edge and challenge themselves in new ways. Additionally, Erica is co-founder and co-owner of Escape To Shape: Adventures in Wellness & Escape Artists: Luxury Travel Advisors. Erica is passionate about travel & giving back to the communities in which she visits & thrives on authentic connection, curiosity & discovery.