Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
You'll arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where a representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the evening is yours to wander around Tel Aviv on your own and get a feel for the city's energy and neighborhoods.
- Start point
- Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (Tel Aviv)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tel Aviv at leisure
- Day 2
Tel Aviv to Masada to Dead Sea to Jerusalem
A guided tour takes you from Tel Aviv to Masada, where you'll ride a cable car up to explore Herod's ancient fortress and its palaces, synagogue, and views across the region. Then you'll head down to the Dead Sea to float in the salty water and try the black mud. The drive passes through Ein Gedi oasis and the Judean Desert on the way to Jerusalem.
Included Activities
- Guided trip to Masada
- Cable car ascent to Masada
- Exploration of Herod's palaces, synagogue, and cisterns at Masada
- Experience in Dead Sea - floating and black mud
- Pass Ein Gedi oasis
Landmarks Masada Dead Sea Ein Gedi 
- Day 3
Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, Ein Karem, Bethlehem
Start at the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and check out a reconstructed model of ancient Jerusalem. From there, you'll visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial at Mount Herzl. After that, you'll walk through the quiet village of Ein Karem before heading to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square, then return to Jerusalem.
Included Activities
- Visit Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls
- View reconstructed model of Herodian Jerusalem
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial
- Visit Ein Karem village
- Visit Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit Manger Square in Bethlehem
Landmarks Shrine of the Book Yad Vashem Mount Herzl Ein Karem Church of the Nativity Manger Square 
- Day 4
Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Mount of Olives, Mahane Yehuda Market
You'll spend the day in Jerusalem's Old City starting at the Western Wall and Temple Mount. Walking the Via Dolorosa leads you to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which holds Calvary and the Tomb of the Resurrection. Mount Zion comes next with King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper. The Mount of Olives offers panoramic views, and you'll also visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Evening brings you to Mahane Yehuda Market before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Old City Jerusalem
- Visit Western Wall
- Visit Temple Mount
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Mount Zion
- Visit King David's Tomb
- Visit Room of the Last Supper
- Ascend Mount of Olives for panoramic views
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Explore Mahane Yehuda Market
Landmarks Western Wall Temple Mount Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre Mount Zion Room of the Last Supper Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Mahane Yehuda Market 
- Day 5
Golan Heights - Tiberias
Heading north from Jerusalem, you'll pass through Jericho and the Jordan Valley to reach the Roman ruins of Beit Shean. The route then takes you up to the Golan Heights for vineyard tours and wine tasting with views of Druze villages and Mount Hermon. You'll descend through the Hula Valley and arrive in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass through Jericho
- Explore Beit Shean Roman city ruins
- Visit Golan Heights vineyards
- Wine tasting experience in Golan Heights
- Views of Druze villages and Mount Hermon
- Descend through Hula Valley to Tiberias
Landmarks Jericho Beit Shean Golan Heights Mount Hermon Hula Valley Sea of Galilee 
- Day 6
Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Nazareth - Tiberias
Along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, you'll visit Capernaum to see ancient synagogue ruins and the Mount of Beatitudes where the 'Sermon on the Mount' took place. Tabgha is next, the site of the 'miracle of the loaves and the fish.' An optional boat ride is available across the sea (extra cost). Then it's on to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation and other Christian sites before returning to Tiberias.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum ancient synagogue ruins
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Tabgha
Optional Activities
- Boat ride across Sea of Galilee (approximately $10-15, subject to availability)
Landmarks Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Tabgha Nazareth Church of the Annunciation 
- Day 7
Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv
After breakfast, you'll drive through Galilee hills to Acre and explore the Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Haifa comes next where you'll head up Mount Carmel for views of the city, the Baha'i Shrine, and Persian Gardens. Along the Mediterranean coast, Caesarea shows you the Roman Theater and Crusader fortress built by Herod. The day ends with a tour of Tel Aviv including the ancient port of Jaffa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Acre Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications
- Ascend Mount Carmel in Haifa
- Visit Baha'i Shrine and Persian Gardens in Haifa
- Visit Caesarea Roman Theater
- Visit Caesarea Crusader fortress
- Brief city tour of Tel Aviv
- Visit ancient port of Jaffa
Landmarks Acre Mount Carmel Baha'i Shrine Caesarea Jaffa 
- Day 8
Tel Aviv to Jordan Border to Jerash to Amman
You'll leave Tel Aviv for the Sheikh Hussein border crossing to enter Jordan. From there, it's a drive to Jerash, an ancient Roman city 45 km north of Amman in the Gilead heights. Walking through the well-preserved ruins, you'll see colonnaded streets, ancient baths, and temples. Later you'll reach Amman for a panoramic tour of the capital where old and new blend together.
Included Activities
- Border crossing procedures at Sheikh Hussein
- Explore Jerash Roman city - colonnaded streets, ancient baths, temples
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Amman
Landmarks Jerash Temple of Zeus at Jerash 
- Day 9
Amman to Petra
An early breakfast gets you ready for the drive south to Wadi Musa and Petra. You'll ride a horse through the narrow Siq, a dramatic canyon that opens to reveal the ancient Nabatean city carved into red sandstone. Exploring the site, you'll see the Treasury (Al Khazneh), tomb fields, obelisks, and the ancient altar (Al Madhbah) with views across the entire rock city. Overnight stays in Wadi Musa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Scenic drive to Wadi Musa
- Horse ride through the Siq
- Explore Petra Treasury (Al Khazneh)
- Explore Petra tombs and obelisks
- Visit ancient altar (Al Madhbah) with panoramic views
Landmarks Petra Siq Treasury (Al Khazneh) 
- Day 10
Petra to Madaba to Mount Nebo to Cairo
Driving north, you'll reach Madaba to see a Byzantine church and its ancient mosaic map, the world's oldest surviving map of the Holy Land. Mount Nebo, 10 km away, is where Moses looked upon the Promised Land, and the panoramic views take in the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Later you'll head to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for your flight to Cairo, where a representative helps with arrival formalities and takes you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Madaba
- Visit Byzantine church with ancient mosaic map
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Panoramic views of Jordan Valley, Jericho, and Dead Sea
Landmarks Madaba Mount Nebo - Day 11
Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar
You'll spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum exploring over 100,000 artifacts including King Tutankhamun's treasures. The Citadel provides panoramic views of Cairo and its landmarks. You'll see the Alabaster Mosque with its architectural detail, then have leisure time to wander through Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, moving through its alleyways with their spice scents and displays of gold, silver, and brass.
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- Explore King Tutankhamun treasures
- Visit Citadel for panoramic views of Cairo
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Khan-el-Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum Citadel of Cairo Alabaster Mosque Khan-el-Khalili - Day 12
Memphis, Saqqara, Great Pyramids of Giza
The day starts in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom, where you'll see the Statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Saqqara comes next with its famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid ever built. In the afternoon, you'll reach the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Seven Wonders standing for over 4,500 years, with the Sphinx nearby watching over the plains.
Included Activities
- Visit Memphis
- See Statue of Ramesses II
- See Alabaster Sphinx
- Visit Saqqara Cemetery City
- Explore Step Pyramid of King Zoser
- Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
- View the Sphinx
Landmarks Memphis Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Zoser Great Pyramids of Giza Sphinx 
- Day 13
Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Nile Cruise
A morning flight takes you to Aswan where you'll visit the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering feat on the Nile. The beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, comes next with its serene surroundings. In the afternoon you'll board your Nile cruise ship. A traditional Felucca ride lets you glide past Kitchener's Island with its Botanic Garden, Elephantine Island, and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight Cairo to Aswan
- Visit Aswan High Dam
- Visit Philae Temple
- Traditional Felucca ride
- Glide past Botanic Garden on Kitchener's Island
- Glide past Elephantine Island
- View Aga Khan Mausoleum
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Philae Temple Kitchener's Island Elephantine Island Aga Khan Mausoleum - Day 14
Kom Ombo - Edfu
Sailing along the Nile, you'll reach Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile god and the falcon-headed god. The cruise continues toward Edfu, with scenic views of the Nile landscape along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail along the Nile
- Visit Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Sobek and Haroeris Kom Ombo - Day 15
Edfu, Esna Lock, Luxor
In Edfu you'll see the Horus Temple, the best-preserved Greek-built temple dedicated to the Falcon God, strategically positioned to avoid Nile floods. Back on your cruise ship, you'll pass through the Esna Lock and continue to Luxor. There you'll explore the Luxor Temple, uncovered from beneath the desert sands, which was once connected to Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinxes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Horus Temple at Edfu
- Cross through Esna Lock
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Horus Temple Esna Lock Luxor Temple - Day 16
Valley of Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Cairo
Crossing to the West Bank, you'll explore the Thebes Necropolis and Valley of Kings with royal tombs carved into rock and decorated with intricate carvings. The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. You'll stand before the Colossi of Memnon, grand remnants of Amenophis' temple, then visit the impressive Karnak Temple. Later you'll transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo and on to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Explore Thebes Necropolis
- Explore Valley of Kings
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Flight Luxor to Cairo
Landmarks Valley of Kings Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple - Day 17
Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book extra nights and tours to Alexandria
