Egypt, Jordan and Holy Land Grand Expedition

Cairo, Egypt - Tel Aviv City, Israel
  • The Sphinx of Giza
  • The Treasury, Petra
  • Hercules Temple at The Citadel, Amman
  • Baha'i Gardens

Details

22 Days | 19 Nights

Tour Types: Group Tour
Runs: Saturday
Accommodation: 3* Hotel, Sleeper Train, Felucca, Camp
Minimum Age: 18

Tour Description


Mighty Nile River, amazing valleys, powerful pharaohs, holy pilgrim sites, and a carved-stoned city were rolled into one enervating yet a once-in-a-lifetime adventure trip that only you can find in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. This 22-day of holiday experience will let you appreciate life in the Middle East region and get a hands-on experience of its rich culture and history.

Highlights

  • Egypt: Cairo City, Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Aswan & Luxor.
  • Jordan: Amman City, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash, Mt. Nebo & Madaba.
  • Israel & the Palestine: Old Jerusalem City, Bethlehem, Jericho, Masada, Haifa, Caesarea, Jaffa and Tel Aviv.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Cairo - Khan el-Khaili Bazaar - Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! You may arrive at any time at your hotel in Cairo. Cairo is a fascinating city and home to the mighty Nile, the longest and the most vital river in the world. In the late afternoon, visit Cairo’s most famous open-air market, the Khan El Khalil Grand Bazaar, located in the old area of Al-Qahira. Here you can buy souvenirs such as silverware, faux antiques, stained glass lamps, incense, and more. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2
Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx - Egyptian Museum - Travel from Cairo to Aswan    

3 Stops

1

Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to enjoy an excursion to 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. Its intended granite revetment was only partially applied. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Its impressive leonine body with the royal head is sculpted in an outcrop of the native limestone. Part of the face, including the nose, has been deliberately damaged.
2

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 piece are displayed dating back to 5000 years.
3

Cairo

In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. The approximate travel time from Cairo to Aswan is 13 hours.
Sleeper Train
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3
Arrive in Aswan - Aswan Bazaar - Dinner with Local Nubian Family - Aswan    

1 Stop

1

Aswan

Arrive in Aswan in the morning. The remaining time of the day you will have a free day of leisure on your own to explore other historical sites, add an optional tour or visit the local market or bazaar in Aswan. In the evening, visit a local Nubian family to have a home-cooked dinner. Overnight at Aswan.
Hapi Hotel Aswan or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4
Aswan Free Day Leisure - Aswan    

1 Stop

1

Aswan

Breakfast at hotel. No other service provided. You will have a free day of leisure on your own to enjoy and explore other historical sites, add an optional tour or you may just relax and stay calm at the hotel. If you opt to visit Abu Simbel for an additional cost, be ready to start your day very early. You will travel 3 hours to go there and explore for about 2 hours. Then travel back to Aswan for another 3 hours. Overnight at Aswan.
Hapi Hotel Aswan or similar
Breakfast

Day 5
Embark the Felucca - Nile Felucca    

1 Stop

1

Nile

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Board the felucca boat. You’ll start an overnight trip along the Nile River aboard a felucca or Egyptian traditional sailboat. Enjoy your lunch and be amazed by the beauty of the Nile River and breathe some fresh air. In the afternoon, take a walk in the colorful Nubian village and see how the locals live their everyday life. Enjoy a leisurely dinner and overnight on board.
Felucca
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 6
Disembark the Felucca - Travel Aswan to Luxor - Karnak Temple - Luxor    

1 Stop

1

Luxor

Breakfast on board felucca and disembark. Drive 3 hours to Luxor where you have free leisure to visit the sites on East Bank. along the way, you have the option to visit the Kom Ombo Temple or the Temple of Edfu. In the afternoon, continue to visit the 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. The remaining time of the day is free leisure on your own. Transfer to hotel in Luxor, check in, and overnight.
Pyramids Hotel Luxor or similar
Breakfast

Day 7
Colossi of Memnon - Valley of the Kings - Travel from Luxor to Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Luxor West Bank

After breakfast, the tour starts by crossing the River Nile to Luxor West Bank. 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. Continue to 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. Afterward, join a local family to have some traditional home-cooked meals. The rest of the afternoon is free leisure on your own. In the evening, hop in again on a sleeper train for your return to Cairo.
Sleeper Train
Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8
Arrive in Cairo - Cairo Airport - Amman Airport - Amman    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Arrive in Cairo. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan. Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival, our representative welcomes you at Amman Airport. Transfer about 50 minutes to your Amman Hotel, check in, remainder of the day is free.
Toledo Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 9
Amman - Wadi Rum    

1 Stop

1

Wadi Rum

After breakfast, drive southwards via Desert Highway for about 4 hours to Wadi Rum, known also as the “Valley of the Moon”. Hop in a 4 hours 4x4 jeep tour and with your Bedouin driver uncover more of the vast desert. The rugged landscape, the changing colours of sands and mountains, the serene atmosphere will make you understand why Wadi Rum is one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. The setting had been used for Hollywood movies. You see canyons, red sand dunes, Nabatean rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge formed over centuries. Check into your campsite, where dinner and the desert night with a hopefully starry sky awaits you.
Aladdin Camp or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10
Wadi Rum Hike - Wadi Rum    

1 Stop

1

Wadi Rum

After breakfast at the camp, head out to hike around the area for about 3-4 hours. Explore some sites with peculiar rock formations and bask in the other-worldly silence of the desert. Take a stop for a tea and have a lunch break. Return to your camp to have a leisurely dinner and overnight at Wadi Rum Camp.
Aladdin Camp or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 11
Wadi Rum - Petra Visit - Petra    

1 Stop

1

Petra

After breakfast at the camp, drive 1.5 hours to Petra, the spectacular rose rock city. Prepare yourself for walking over uneven terrain. Petra is the biggest attraction of Jordan and was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs. Meet your local guide who will give you an understanding of Petra’s history within the next 2.5 hours. Start with a walk to the canyon, the so-called Siq, at its end you see the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. The building rises over 40 meters, and is carved into the sandstone like most of Petra’s architecture. Continue via the Street of Facades, passing by the Theatre to the Royal Tombs. Your guide says farewell. Free time to uncover Petra on your own, climb for example the 800 stairs to the impressive Monastery El Deir. Return along the same trail back to the main entrance. Transfer to your hotel to check in, and overnight Petra.
Petra Palace Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 12
Petra Free Leisure - Petra    

1 Stop

1

Petra

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have a free day to explore, enjoy or, hike other trails in Petra. Overnight at Petra Hotel.
Petra Palace Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 13
Petra - Kerak - Dead Sea - Mt. Nebo - Madaba    

4 Stops

1

Kerak

After breakfast we drive to Kerak, to visit the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
2

Dead Sea

Afterward, we drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time at the beach and the chance to float on salty water and try the dark mud on the shores for healthy skin.
3

Mt. Nebo

Continue to Mt Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died. You visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and parts of the Holy Land.
4

Madaba

After we proceed to Madaba, to view the famous mosaic 6th-century map of Palestine in St. George’s church. Transfer to your hotel in Madaba, and overnight.
Grand Madaba Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 14
Madaba - Jerash - Madaba    

2 Stops

1

Jerash

Today drive northward for about 1.5 hours to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. The well-preserved ruins had been hidden for centuries in the sand before the excavations started in 1925. Wander along the spectacular Forum, paved and colonnaded streets, the Nymphaeum, theatres, and the Temple of Artemis. Transfer back to your hotel in Madaba and overnight.
2

Madaba

Transfer back to your hotel in Madaba and overnight.
Grand Madaba Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 15
Allenby Border - Jerusalem    

1 Stop

1

Jerusalem

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Head out to Allenby border to cross to Israel. Welcome to Israel! Our local representative will meet you at the gate of the border and transfer you to your hotel in Jerusalem. Remaining time of the day is free leisure at your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Abraham Hostel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast

Day 16
Jerusalem Old City Tour - Dinner with Local Family - Jerusalem    

1 Stop

1

Jerusalem

Rise and shine for an early start of your Jerusalem tour. We enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate, known also as St. Stephen’s Gate; stopping at St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Then we follow the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is built over the place where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. In the afternoon, you have free leisure to explore the Old City of Jerusalem or visit the Mahane Yehuda market on your own. Have dinner with a local family in Jerusalem and enjoy some home-cooked meals. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Abraham Hostel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast

Day 17
Mount Olives - Bethlehem - Yad Vashem Museum - Jerusalem    

3 Stops

1

Mount Olives

Start the day off with a panoramic view of the city. Drive to the Mount of Olives for a spectacular view of the city and the most important Jewish cemetery. Walk down Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. We see along the way the Chapel of Ascension, the Pater Noster Church, the Dominus Flevit Church and the Maria Magdalena Church, marking all important events in the life of Jesus. From the Church of All Nations we drive to the nearby Mount Zion. See here the Last Supper Room, the Dormition Abbey and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, the traditional site where St. Peter denied Jesus three times.
2

Bethlehem

Afternoon transfer to Bethlehem, to see the Church of the Nativity, built over the birthplace of Jesus Christ. If you like we shall also visit the Milk Grotto and the Shepherds Fields.
3

Yad Vashem

Return back to the city and visit the holocaust museum Yad Vashem. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem and overnight.
Abraham Hostel Jerusalem or similar
Breakfast

Day 18
Masada - Dead Sea - Jericho    

3 Stops

1

Masada

After breakfast at the hotel, 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, water cisterns.
2

Dead Sea

Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The water of the lake is so salty, it allows you to float.
3

Jericho

Transfer and overnight at your hotel in Jericho and have dinner.
Oasis Hotel or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 19
Capernaum - Tabgha - Nazareth - Haifa    

2 Stops

1

Tiberias

Travel to Tiberias, where if weather permits, you’ll take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Then visit Tabgha, where the Bible says Jesus performed the ‘Feeding of the 5000’ with loaves and fish. See the church and its ancient mosaics that were built to mark the spot of this miracle. A short way up the lakeshore is Capernaum, home to two ancient synagogues and a church said to have been the home of Saint Peter. Sit down to a traditional St Peter’s fish lunch as your leader tells you how the famous fish got its name. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, where Mary was visited by an angel with the news that she would conceive and bear God’s Son.
2

Haifa

Continue on to the eclectic city of Haifa, where you’ll spend the evening. On arrival in Haifa, take in the views over the perfectly landscaped Baha’i Gardens - with 19 terraces flowing down to a domed shrine, these gardens are considered Haifa’s crowning glory.
Eden Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 20
Rosh Hanikra - Acre - Haifa    

3 Stops

1

Rosh Hanikra

In the morning visit to Rosh Hanikra, at the northern tip of Israel's Mediterranean coastline, along the Lebanese border. Take a cable car down to the beautiful sea grottoes, carved out of the soft, white chalk cliffs.
2

Acre

Then continue to the ancient port city of Akko. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and we start our day exploring it. The Romans, Ottomans, Crusaders, Byzantines, and British ruled and shaped the town. The main attractions are the Hospitaller Fortress with the underground halls, the Templar Tunnel, Al Jazzar Mosque, Al Umdan Caravanserai, and the Citadel which had been used as a prison in the British Mandate period. It is a great experience to just wander around the narrow alleyways or walk along the city wall facing the Mediterranean Sea.
3

Haifa

The remaining time of the day is free on your own. You have the option to visit Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Overnight in Haifa hotel.
Eden Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 21
Caesarea - Jaffa - Tel Aviv    

3 Stops

1

Caesarea

Breakfast at the hotel. The first stop is the Mediterranean harbor city of Caesarea, where you’ll visit Caesarea National Park to see the ancient Roman ruins of Herod’s Harbor and the Caesarea Roman Theater, one of the biggest amphitheaters built during the Roman era.
2

Jaffa

Then continue to Jaffa, one of the ancient gateways at the Mediterranean to the Holy Land. Through its port, the Cedar trees of Solomon’s Temple were brought. Your walking tour starts at the Clock Tower and takes you to Mahmoudiya Mosque, and St Peter’s Church along small alleys with artist galleries and craft shops.
3

Tel Aviv

We drive to Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv and continue our exploration on foot to see the eclectic Bauhaus style. The influence of the Bauhaus gave Tel Aviv the nickname White City and the reason for Tel Aviv to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You see the Rothschild Boulevard, Rabin Square, the Independence Hall and end the day at the vibrant Carmel Market (Saturdays closed). Overnight at Tel Aviv.
Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv or similar
Breakfast

Day 22
Depart in Tel Aviv    

1 Stop

1

Tel Aviv

Breakfast at the hotel. Latest check out at 12:00 noon. You may depart from Tel Aviv at any time. End of service.

Inclusions


  • Private vehicle, sleeper train, felucca, and 4x4 jeep ride
  • 21 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners
  • Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum visit
  • Nubian Village Visit and Dinner in Aswan
  • Karnak Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Valley of the Kings visit
  • Wadi Rum 4x4 Jeep Tour
  • Guided hike in Wadi Rum
  • Guided tour in Petra
  • Kerak castle, Mt. Nebo, St George Church Madaba, and Jerash visit
  • Entrance pass at the Dead Sea beach with use of towel and shower room
  • Guided tour in the Old City of Jerusalem
  • Local family dinner in Jerusalem
  • Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, Yad Vashem Museum and Masada visit
  • Tabgha, Capernaum visit and walking tour in Nazareth
  • Akko, Rosh Hanikra, Caesarea visit
  • Walking tour in Jaffa Old City
  • 15 nights hotel accommodation, 2 nights sleeper train, 1 night Felucca ride, 2 nights desert camp and 1 eco-lodge

Exclusions


  •   Any international or domestic flights  
  •   Land border departure tax in Jordan 10 JOD or 15 USD per person  
  •   Allenby border shuttle (from Jordan side to Israel side) bus rate 7 JOD per person and 1.5 JOD per piece of checked luggage  
  •   Tips to the drivers or guides  
  •   Any meals and beverages not stated  
  •   Any personal expenses  
  •   Visa fees in Egypt, Jordan and Israel (if applicable)  
  •   Any optional activities  
  •   Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary or any optional tours  
  •   Travel or health insurance  
  •   Others not mentioned in the inclusions  

Practical Info


- The price is calculated for this itinerary. Modified itineraries may result in higher costs.
- Any change in the number of passengers affects the quote.
- 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.
- Departure taxes at airports cost for international departures 25 $USD per person, for domestic departures 5 $USD per person.
- Minor travelers must be accompanied by adult travelers.
- If you opt to have this tour be private or be customized please let us know so we can send the rates accordingly.
-4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles (no A/C, no seat belt) and belong to the local Bedouin association.
- For camping in Wadi Rum we recommend bringing a towel and torchlight.
- You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera, etc.
- Entry ticket in Petra includes a 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq (not mandatory, the horse handler expects a tip of 3-5 JOD per horse).
- In case of rain the government may decide to close Petra due to security reasons.
- All local or escorting guides in Jordan are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Jordan and are not part of our team.
- It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.
-Departure tax Jordan land border 10 JD = 14 USD per person.
-Shuttle bus Jordanian-Israeli terminal Allenby Bridge (7 JOD per person/1.5 JOD per luggage per way).
-We cannot guarantee how long it will take for you to cross the border as it is not under our control. It depends on the traffic or if the Israeli authorities will question you about your stay in Israel / Palestine.
-The old city of Jerusalem is closed to private vehicles.
-The Western Wall area is open every day. However please note that on Friday evenings and Saturdays, tourists are not allowed to take any photos.
-Temple Mount Opening Hours: Mon-Thu, winter time: 07:30-10:30, 12:30-13:30 – Mon-Thu, summer time: 08:30-11:30, 13:30-14:30 - Fri & Sat closed.
-For the visit to religious sites you need to dress modestly and cover your shoulders and knees.
-Allenby Border or King Hussein Bridge opening hours: Sun-Thu 08:00-14:00, Fri & Sat 08:00-12:00. Travelers must be at the border 2 hours before closure. May change without prior notice.

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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