Tour Types: Private
Runs: Friday
Accommodation: 5* Hotel, Nile Cruise
Minimum Age: 18
Tour Description
Don't miss the chance to have a wonderful holiday experience by visiting Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. A combined tour that will take you to see the Holy City of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, and the Dead Sea. On arrival in Jordan, the highlights include the Wadi Rum desert, the iconic Petra, and the ruins in Jerash. Take a short flight to Cairo and visit the Pyramids in Giza & the Egyptian Museum, exploring the Banks of the Nile River while cruising, your trip will end after visiting the Abu Simbel monument.
- Visit the Holy Land of Jerusalem
- See the birth place of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
- Take a cable car ride in Masada & float at the Dead Sea
- Experience Mars on Earth in Wadi Rum desert
- See the lost city of the Nabataean Arabs, Petra
- Wander in the Greco-Roman ruin city of Jerash
- Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
- Savour a contemporary 4-nights Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan
Day 1
Tel Aviv Airport - Jerusalem
1 Stop
1
Tel Aviv Airport
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Enjoy a private transfer of around 50 minutes to your hotel in Jerusalem. Time to rest or start your own explorations in the Holy City. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel.
Mamila Hotel Jerusalem or similar
Day 2
Old City Jerusalem - Jerusalem
1 Stop
1
Jerusalem
Start with a panoramic view of the old city from the Mt. Of Olives. Walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane, with its 2000 years old olive trees and the place where Jesus was captivated. Pay a visit to the Dominus Flevit Church with its beautiful window facing the old city. We enter the walled old city through one of its gates. See the Wailing Wall, the last remnants of the Temple in Jerusalem, where Jews all over the world come to pray. If open, we visit the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock. Through the colorful bazaars walk to the Via Dolorosa and with the 14 Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Overnight Jerusalem hotel.
Mamila Hotel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast
Day 3
Masada - Dead Sea - Ein Gedi - Jerusalem
3 Stops
1
Masada
Pick up from your hotel lobby and head for the desert fortress Masada. Learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters who preferred to commit suicide instead of living under Roman rule. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, the palace, synagogue, and water cisterns.
2
Dead Sea
Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The water of the lake is so salty, that it allows you to float.
3
Jerusalem
Drive back to your hotel in Jerusalem. Short ride to the Oasis of Ein Gedi, known since the days of King David. Ein Gedi, where four springs with fresh water meet the desert sun, is a place to enjoy the rich and unique flora and fauna.
Mamila Hotel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast
Day 4
Bethlehem - Jerusalem
2 Stops
1
Bethlehem
Today we hit the road to Bethlehem in the West Bank, just a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem. The major attraction is the ancient Church of the Nativity, where one can touch the very place where Jesus was born. You will also feel the presence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict when entering the West Bank through the 700 km-long Separation Wall. Time to walk along the barrier wall and see the protest art in form of graffitis.
2
Jerusalem
Return to your hotel in Jerusalem.
Mamila Hotel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast
Day 5
Fly to Eilat - Wadi Rum - Petra
2 Stops
1
Wadi Rum
In the morning transfer to Tel Aviv and fly to Eilat. Cross the Arava Border. Our representative welcomes you at the border in Jordan. Continue to drive for about 50 minutes to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. Here still Bedouins live in a traditional way, and by a 2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour, you discover canyons, sand dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions. (Note: Wadi Araba Crossing/South Border, located in the south, 324km away from Amman, connecting the two Red Sea resorts of Eilat and Aqaba. Operating Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 08:30hrs – 15:00hrs Friday – Saturday: Close. Must arrive at the border at least 2 hours before closing time).
2
Petra
Continue to Petra hotel, and overnight.
Movenpick Resort Petra or similar
Breakfast
Day 6
Petra Visit - Petra
1 Stop
1
Petra
After breakfast to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own (for instance climb the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir). Overnight Petra.
Movenpick Resort Petra or similar
Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7
Petra - Jerash - Amman
2 Stops
1
Jerash
In the morning, drive for about 3.30 hours northward to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, and spacious public squares and plazas.
2
Amman
Transfer for 1 hour to your hotel in Amman and overnight.
Four Seasons Hotel Amman or similar
Breakfast
Day 8
Amman Airport - Cairo Airport - Cairo
1 Stop
1
Cairo Airport
Breakfast, latest check out 12:00, according to flight departure time transfer to Amman Airport. Fly from Amman to Cairo. Our representative meets you at the passport control of Cairo Airport. Transfer to your booked hotel in Egypt’s capital, check-in. The remainder of the day is free. Cairo is a fascinating city and home to the mighty Nile, the longest and the most vital river in the world. Try to check some floating restaurants and river cruise boats, or experience the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similar
Breakfast
Day 9
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx - Solar Boat Museum- Egyptian Museum - Cairo
3 Stops
1
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
You will be picked up by our representative at your hotel and transferred to enjoy a tour of the Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king's death. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren.
2
Solar Boat Museum
Visit the Solar Boat Museum located south of the Great Pyramid. It was built to contain the Solar Boat of the great king Cheops which was discovered by Kamal El Mallakh in 1954.
3
Egyptian Museum
Proceed to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Fly from Cairo to Luxor - Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple - Overnight On Board
3 Stops
1
Luxor Airport
Meet in your hotel early in the morning, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to Cairo airport. Luxor is located in Upper Egypt, about 650km south of Cairo, flight from Cairo to Luxor lasts for about 1-hour.
2
Luxor East Bank
Our representative will meet you and then have a short drive to the East Bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites, the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at a distance of about 3 km from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour of Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics.
3
Nile Cruise
After finishing the tour, return to your ship to have lunch and enjoy a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight onboard the ship.
Oberoi Philae Luxury Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 11
Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon - Nile Cruise
2 Stops
1
Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on board. Our representative will meet you and the tour starts by crossing the River Nile to Luxor West Bank. Come and see the magnificent Valley of the King. The most concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. It is where cut in rocks tombs for 62 famous kings of the New Kingdom, all are highly decorated and filled with priceless artwork. Continue to visit the Hatshepsut temple built and named after the powerful Queen Hatshepsut the only woman who ascended the throne of Egypt in ancient times. This temple is located at Deir el-Bahari, a steep cliff in the shape of a horseshoe forms a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period. The last stop is to pay a visit at Colossi of Memnon. The first monument one encounters on a visit to the west bank of Luxor is the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. The temple itself has all but completely disappeared, but the colossal twin statues of the king, which once stood proudly in front of the entrance to the temple, are still there to greet the visitor.
2
Nile Cruise
You will return to your ship to have lunch. You will sail to Edfu via Esna. Enjoy a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight onboard the ship.
Oberoi Philae Luxury Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 12
Temple of Horus & Kom Ombo - Nile Cruise
3 Stops
1
Edfu
Breakfast on board. The tour begins by visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. It is also the repository of the most detailed legacy on matters of cult and temple function.
2
Kom Ombo
You’ll have your lunch back on board the ship and sail on to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon you will have time to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple.
3
Nile Cruise
After the tour you will get back to the ship, you will sail to Aswan, and enjoy a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight onboard the ship.
Oberoi Philae Luxury Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 13
Aswan - Nile Cruise
2 Stops
1
Aswan
Breakfast on board. You will explore the city of Aswan including the High Dam, Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale. The controversial Aswan High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. Continue to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Then proceed to a motorboat to reach Agilkia Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae that was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the goddess Isis. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions.
2
Nile Cruise
After the tour, you will get back to the ship to have lunch on board. Enjoy a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight onboard the ship.
Oberoi Philae Luxury Cruise or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 14
Disembarkation Aswan - Abu Simbel – Flight to Cairo – Cairo
2 Stops
1
Abu Simbel
Breakfast on board the cruise before disembarkation. Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel to enjoy an amazing tour at Abu Simbel Temples. The two rock temples of Abu Simbel, mighty monuments of the "Builder Pharaoh" Ramesses II, are very amazing by virtue of their imposing size and the uniqueness of its design. The main purpose of the temples was to glorify the king in his divine aspect, as well as his principal queen Nefertari. This masterpiece is a unique heritage of Pharaonic Egypt.
2
Cairo
After the tour, transfer back to Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo and proceed to your hotel in Cairo overnight.
Le Meridien Cairo Airport
Breakfast
Day 15
Cairo - Cairo Airport
1 Stop
1
Cairo Airport
After breakfast transfer to Cairo International Airport to board your flight back home.
Inclusions
- Private transfers (excursions from cruise are on a shared basis).
- Services of a shared Egyptologist guide on cruise excursions.
- Services of a travel representative throughout your time in Israel, Jordan & Egypt
- Private local guide in Bethlehem, Petra, Cairo and Abu Simbel
- 9 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel with daily breakfast
- 4 nights in a luxury Nile Cruise on full board basis
- 1 Buffet lunch at Petra (beverages not included)
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary or any optional tours
- Meals and beverages not stated in the itinerary
- Tips to the driver or guides
- Visa fees for Israel, Jordan and Egypt (if applicable)
Practical Info
- The driver/tour guide escorts according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
- Official check-in time at hotels 15:00 – check-out time at hotels 12:00.
- The cruise schedule may be changed in sequence due to navigational circumstances; mentioned attractions will all be visited.
- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- The entry visa to Egypt costs for non-restricted nationalities 25 $USD per person upon arrival.
- If you opt to have this tour be private or be customized please let us know so we can send the rates accordingly.
How to Book this Tour
- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 15 days before the tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds, we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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