2-Week Middle East Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Middle East tour itineraries

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• 14 Day Israel, Jordan & Egypt Itinerary, incl. Jerusalem and Cairo

  This Middle East tour covers 33 cities across Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. The Western Wall in Jerusalem, Treasury in Petra, and pyramids in Cairo await. Comfortable stays at Metropolitan Tel Aviv and Barcelo Cairo complement daily breakfast service.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Tel Aviv & Coastal Israel

    Begin your Middle East adventure in Tel Aviv. "Arriving in the evening gave us time to enjoy Tel Aviv's beach scene and incredible food markets." On day 2 explore the ancient alleys of Jaffa before taking a coastal drive north to see Roman ruins at Caesarea and the Megiddo archaeological site. Visit Jaffa Port in the early morning to avoid crowds and midday heat.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Galilee Region

    Stay in Tiberias to explore the Sea of Galilee area. Visit important Christian sites including Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes. Take a morning boat ride on the lake from Tiberias Port between 8am-4pm. Drive to the Golan Heights for sweeping views. "Bring good walking shoes for Capernaum's uneven ancient stones, and time your Golan Heights visit for late afternoon when the light is best for photos."

    
  • Days 5-7

    Jerusalem & Bethlehem

    Take three full days to explore Jerusalem's Old City. Start at the Western Wall and Temple Mount early at 7am to avoid lines. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit the Israel Museum and Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. Plan a half-day trip to Bethlehem. "The Damascus Gate area gets very crowded after Friday prayers - plan Old City walks for other days."

    
  • Days 8-10

    Jordan Highlights

    Cross to Jordan at Sheikh Hussein Bridge. Budget 2-3 hours for border crossing. Visit the Roman ruins at Jerash then continue to Petra. Spend a full day at Petra starting at 6am before crowds arrive. Take a desert jeep tour through Wadi Rum. "The hike to Petra's Monastery is strenuous but worth it - bring lots of water and start early before the heat."

    
  • Days 11-14

    Cairo & Pyramids

    Take a morning flight from Amman to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum when it opens at 9am to see Tutankhamun's treasures peacefully. See the Pyramids of Giza early in the day. Explore Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Visit Memphis and Saqqara too. "At the pyramids, ignore the aggressive camel ride touts and head to the panorama point on foot for the best photos."

    

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• 14 Day Middle East Itinerary, incl. Jerusalem and Cairo

  This comprehensive tour spans 23 cities across Israel, Jordan, and Egypt at approx. $260 per day. Tel Aviv opens the journey through Jerusalem's quarters to Petra and Wadi Rum, followed by Cairo's pyramids and a 5-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

  

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  • Days 1-5

    Israel Exploration

    Start your journey in Tel Aviv before exploring Israel's main attractions. Visit Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. "The spiritual atmosphere around the Sea of Galilee was incredibly moving," one traveler shared. Make sure to see Capernaum and the Baptism Site on the Jordan River. Pack appropriate clothes for water activities. Jerusalem and Bethlehem fill days 3-4. Get to the Old City before 8 AM to beat the crowds. The Via Dolorosa gets busy quickly. Religious sites require modest dress with covered shoulders and knees. "Wear comfortable walking shoes - Jerusalem's Old City streets are uneven and you'll be walking several hours," a visitor suggested. On day 5, visit Masada and the Dead Sea. Start early at Masada before the heat kicks in. The temperature often reaches 100°F/38°C by noon. For the Dead Sea, pack water shoes to protect against sharp salt crystals. Skip shaving for 1-2 days before your visit.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Jordan Experience

    Your Jordan visit includes Petra and Wadi Rum. Get to Petra right when it opens (6 AM in summer, 7 AM in winter) to see the Treasury without crowds. It takes about 30 minutes to walk through the Siq to reach the Treasury. A recent visitor noted: "The 4-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum was the highlight - watching sunset over the red desert was magical."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Cairo Exploration

    After reaching Cairo, spend two full days seeing the sights. Visit the Pyramids early to avoid crowds and heat. Get a guide at the Egyptian Museum to help navigate its 120,000 items. The Khan el-Khalili bazaar is best visited in late afternoon when it's cooler and more lively.

    
  • Days 10-14

    Nile Cruise

    Complete your trip with a 5-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. See the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan. Stop at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the way. The Valley of the Kings opens at 6 AM. A cruise passenger advised: "Book a room on the higher deck for better Nile views, and don't miss the optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor."

    

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• Best of Turkey, Egypt & Jordan (Istanbul/Cappadocia/Cairo/Nile cruise/Petra)All flights included

  Marvel at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, and Cairo's pyramids during this 14-day odyssey. The route spans 14 cities across 3 countries, highlighting Luxor Temple, Petra's Treasury, and Wadi Rum desert camp. Costs approx. $500 per day with luxury accommodations.

  

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  • Istanbul Turkey

    351 mi

  • Cappadocia Turkey

  • Goreme Turkey

    1 mi

  • Uchisar Turkey

    3 mi

  • Cavusin Turkey

    34 mi

  • Kayseri Turkey

    378 mi

  • Istanbul Turkey

    768 mi
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  • Cairo Egypt

    313 mi

  • Luxor Egypt

    27 mi

  • Esna Egypt

    30 mi

  • Edfu Egypt

    33 mi

  • Kom Ombo Egypt

    27 mi

  • Aswan Egypt

    144 mi

  • Abu Simbel Egypt

    144 mi

  • Aswan Egypt

    4 mi

  • Philae Egypt

    4 mi

  • Aswan Egypt

    425 mi

  • Cairo Egypt

    2 mi

  • Giza Egypt

    2 mi

  • Cairo Egypt

    252 mi

  • Petra Jordan

    50 mi

  • Wadi Rum Jordan

    136 mi

  • Dead Sea Jordan

    38 mi

  • Amman Jordan

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