Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your private driver picks you up at Cairo airport and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to rest and recover from travel at your own pace.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Airport Pick-up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar)
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day seeing Cairo's most important ancient sites. The morning takes you to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then you head to the Valley Temple of Chephren and the Saqqara complex. Later, the Grand Egyptian Museum shows you pharaonic treasures including golden masks, mummies, and jewelry before you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visit to the Valley Temple of Chephren
- Visit to the Saqqara complex
- Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Valley Temple of Chephren Saqqara complex Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 3
Cairo
You start at the Salah El Din Citadel with its impressive walls and then visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. From there, you walk through the historic Coptic quarter to see the beautifully decorated Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue with its 11th and 12th century history. Afterward, spend some time browsing Khan El Khalili Market, Egypt's oldest bazaar. The day ends with a felucca sailboat ride on the Nile where you can enjoy views along both riverbanks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Salah El Din Citadel
- Visit to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
- Walk through the old Coptic area
- Visit to the Hanging Church
- Visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Leisure time at Khan El Khalili Market
- Traditional felucca cruise along the Nile
Landmarks Salah El Din Citadel Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Khan El Khalili Market - Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
After breakfast, you head to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Once you arrive, your guide meets you and takes you downtown before you board your deluxe Nile Cruise around noon. After lunch on the ship, you'll visit the Aswan High Dam and then the Temple of Philae to learn about the goddess Isis. Later, you see the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk ever attempted, and return to the cruise ship for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/S Concerto Nile cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aswan High Dam
- Visit to the Temple of Philae
- Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Temple of Philae Unfinished Obelisk 
- Day 5
Abu Simbel - Edfu
Early morning brings a 3 hour trip to Abu Simbel to see one of Egypt's most significant monuments. You visit the Temple of Abu Simbel and the smaller temple of Nefertari, seeing the massive sculptures of Ramses II and intricate stone columns and arches. After returning to Aswan and re boarding your cruise, you visit the double Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Horus and Sobek. By late afternoon you arrive in Edfu and stay overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/S Concerto Nile cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Temple of Abu Simbel
- Visit to the Temple of Nefertari
- Visit to Kom Ombo Temple
Landmarks Temple of Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 6
Edfu to Luxor
Following breakfast, you'll explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is Egypt's second largest temple. The cruise then sails to Luxor's east bank where your guide leads you through the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple, two magnificent structures. You'll spend the night on the cruise in Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/S Concerto Nile cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Temple of Horus (Temple of Edfu)
- Visit to the Temple of Karnak
- Visit to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Karnak Luxor Temple 
- Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
Around 08:00 after breakfast, you check out of the cruise and head to Luxor's west bank to explore the Valley of the Kings with its pharaonic tombs. You visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut to learn about Egypt's female leader, then see the Temple of Medinat Habu. Before heading to the airport for your flight back to Cairo, you view the Colossi of Memnon, two huge stone sculptures. Your driver meets you in Cairo and takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar)
Included Activities
- Onshore exploration of the Valley of the Kings
- Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to the Temple of Medinat Habu
- View of the Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple of Medinat Habu Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 8
Cairo to Amman
Morning takes you to the airport for your flight to Amman in Jordan. Your guide meets you after customs and takes you to Jerash to see well preserved Roman ruins. You'll explore the Oval Plaza, Cardo Maximus main street, Temple of Artemis, and the Roman Theatre before transferring to your Amman hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Amman or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jerash and exploration of Oval Plaza
- Visit to Cardo Maximus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis
- Visit to Roman Theatre
Landmarks Jerash Oval Plaza Cardo Maximus Temple of Artemis Roman Theatre 
- Day 9
Amman to Petra
You drive privately to Petra with several stops along the way to see highlighted attractions. First, you visit Madaba to see old Byzantine mosaics and St. George's Church. Then Mt. Nebo gives you panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. You also stop at Karak Castle to explore its impressive fortifications and winding tunnels before arriving at your Petra hotel for check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (RN Hotel, Petra or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Madaba and Byzantine mosaics
- Visit to St. George's Church
- Visit to Mt. Nebo for panoramic views
- Visit to Karak Castle
Landmarks Madaba St. George's Church Mt. Nebo Karak Castle - Day 10
Petra
Accompanied by your professional local guide, you spend the morning exploring Petra, known for its distinctive pink sandstone carved into red cliffs. You'll see the locations where Transformers 4 and Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed and learn about Petra's history as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is free for your own plans. Your driver picks you up at the entrance at the appointed time for the return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (RN Hotel, Petra or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Petra
Optional Activities
- Self-arranged activities in Petra during afternoon leisure time
Landmarks Petra - Day 11
Petra to Jerusalem
In the morning, you transfer to the Allenby Bridge and cross the border into Israel on your own. Your local driver meets you on the Israel side and takes you to your Jerusalem hotel. You have the rest of the day free to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bat Sheva Hotel, Jerusalem or similar)
- Day 12
Jerusalem
You explore Jerusalem's Old City, the spiritual center for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Starting at the Mount of Olives, you get panoramic views of the holy city and then visit Gethsemane. You pay respects at the Wailing Wall where worshippers offer prayers, then continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified and buried. You also visit the Al Aqsa Mosque and conclude at King David's Tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bat Sheva Hotel, Jerusalem or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Mount of Olives
- Visit to Gethsemane
- Visit to the Wailing Wall (Western Wall)
- Visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit to the Al Aqsa Mosque
- Visit to King David's Tomb
Landmarks Mount of Olives Gethsemane Wailing Wall Church of the Holy Sepulchre Al Aqsa Mosque King David's Tomb - Day 13
Jerusalem to Bethlehem to Jerusalem
After breakfast, you drive south to Bethlehem where your guide takes you to the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and a World Heritage Site. You visit Manger Square with its benches and white marble fountains, then explore Shepherds Field before returning to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, you check out the Israel Museum with its distinctive white architecture showcasing Bible scripts through the ages, then end your day at the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem documenting Jewish persecution during World War II.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bat Sheva Hotel, Jerusalem or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Church of the Nativity
- Visit to Manger Square
- Visit to Shepherds Field
- Visit to the Israel Museum
- Visit to the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem
Landmarks Church of the Nativity Manger Square Shepherds Field Israel Museum Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem - Day 14
Jerusalem
After breakfast, your driver takes you to the airport for your homeward flight, bringing your Egypt, Jordan, and Israel journey to an end.
- End point
- Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) (נמל התעופה בן גוריון), Ha-Mamri'im Rd, Central District, Israel (Airport See-off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
