Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem
You'll arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem. Take time to settle in and rest after your journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
- Day 2
Jerusalem
After breakfast, you'll explore the new city starting with the Museum of Israel to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of ancient Jerusalem, then continue to the Hebrew University. Later, head out to Ein Karen to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist, then on to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. In the afternoon, you'll cross into Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger, and Shepherds' Field before returning to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel with Dead Sea Scrolls
- Model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Shrine of Saint John the Baptist in Ein Karen
- Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Grotto of the Manger in Bethlehem
- Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem
Landmarks Museum of Israel Hebrew University of Jerusalem Shrine of Saint John the Baptist Yad Vashem Church of the Nativity Grotto of the Manger Shepherds' Field 
- Day 3
Jerusalem
Start your day in the old city of Jerusalem at Mount Scopus with views across the Holy City from the Mount of Olives. Move through Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, then walk through the Old City to see the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Finish on Mount Zion visiting the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle, and the Abbey of the Dormition.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Mount Scopus and Mount of Olives viewpoint
- Gethsemane and Basilica of the Agony
- Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Via Dolorosa
- Calvary and Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Tomb of King David
- Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Abbey of the Dormition
Landmarks Mount Scopus Mount of Olives Gethsemane Basilica of the Agony Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre Calvary Mount Zion Tomb of King David Cenacle Abbey of the Dormition 
- Day 4
Jerusalem to Amman
Head out early toward the Israel-Jordan border at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete border and visa procedures. Once in Jordan, you'll visit the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and the Church of Saint Sergius in an area where Muslims and Orthodox Christians live together. From there, continue to the Roman archaeological site at Jerash, then travel to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Fortress of Ajlun
- Church of Saint Sergius
Optional Activities
- Archaeological site in Jerash
Landmarks Sheik Hussein Bridge Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash Archaeological Site 
- Day 5
Amman
Start the day heading to the Castles of the Desert built in the 7th and 8th centuries, checking out Qasr Kharana with its thick walls and Qusayr Amra, a World Heritage Site known for remarkable frescoes. Travel to Madaba and visit the Archaeological Park along an ancient Roman road, then see the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Stop at Mount Nebo where Moses looked over the Promised Land before returning to Amman.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Qasr Kharana castle
- Qusayr Amra castle
- Madaba Archaeological Park
- Church of St. George with 6th-century mosaic
- Mount Nebo
Landmarks Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo 
- Day 6
Amman to Dead Sea
Leave for Bethany on the Jordan River banks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Check out the Dead Sea Museum with its Panorama Complex, then head to your hotel at the Dead Sea. You'll take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Jordan)
Included Activities
- Bethany on the River Jordan
- Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Dead Sea swimming experience
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Museum Dead Sea 
- Day 7
Dead Sea to Petra
You'll ascend the historic King's Road following the Bible's Moab Kingdom. Visit the impressive 12th-century castle of Karak at the hilltop, then continue through Dana, a stone village on a cliff, and along the King's Route to Shobak for photographs of the Crusader Castle. Head to Wadi Musa to explore the Moses Spring and the Petra Museum. There's an optional Turkish bath or light and sound show available in Petra.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Karak castle
- Moses Spring
- Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Old Turkish bath in Wadi Musa
- Light and sound show in Petra
Landmarks Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Moses Spring Petra Museum 
- Day 8
Petra to Wadi Rum
Experience the archaeological site of Petra, accessed through a narrow canyon, seeing temples and tombs carved into cliffs from this 2,300-year-old Nabatean city. After lunch, head to Wadi Rum desert where you'll board 4x4 vehicles to explore the landscapes, including a 45-minute camel ride and a visit to Khazali Canyon with ancient Arabic engravings. You'll finish the day in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campamento Mazayen)
Included Activities
- Petra archaeological site
- Petra narrow canyon passage
- 4x4 vehicles in Wadi Rum
- 45-minute camel ride in Wadi Rum
- Khazali Canyon with engravings
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon 
- Day 9
Wadi Rum to Saint Catherine
After breakfast, head to Aqaba on the Red Sea banks and walk through the center. Cross into Israel at Eilat, a modern tourist city with excellent beaches where you can relax, have lunch, and swim if you'd like. Continue toward the Egypt border into Sinai, with a chance to photograph Pharaoh's Island with Saladin's fortress. You'll arrive in Saint Catherine for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mosaique Beach Resort Taba)
Included Activities
- Aqaba city center walk
- Eilat visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Eilat beaches
- Photograph Pharaoh's Island
Landmarks Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island 
- Day 10
Saint Catherine to Cairo
Visit the walled monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai, a sacred site for Jews, Christians and Muslims where tradition says Moses saw the Burning Bush. Continue through Sinai Desert landscapes, stop at the Well of Moses which looks like a small oasis, then pass through the tunnel under the Suez Canal to arrive in Cairo.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Saint Catherine Monastery
- Well of Moses
Landmarks Saint Catherine Monastery Mount Sinai Well of Moses Suez Canal 
- Day 11
Cairo
Spend a full day exploring Cairo's ancient wonders. You'll see the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos and the impressive Sphinx carved from rock. Visit the Egyptian Museum with ancient art and treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. After lunch, check out the Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque, then walk through the Coptic neighborhood to see the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos exterior
- Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamen treasures
- Citadel of Saladin
- Alabaster Mosque
- Hanging Church in Coptic neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Entrance inside the pyramids
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Sphinx Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church 
- Day 12
Cairo to Aswan
Transfer to the airport early morning for a flight to Aswan, then continue by road toward Abu Simbel. You'll enjoy a boat trip on Lake Nasser to see the architecture of Abu Simbel. Visit the temples with their 20-meter-high statues carved by Ramses II in the 12th century BC, dedicated to Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Return to Aswan in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a typical Nubian restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan)
Included Activities
- Flight Cairo to Aswan
- Boat trip on Lake Nasser
- Temples of Abu Simbel with 20-meter-high statues
- Temple of Nefertari
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Temple of Nefertari Lake Nasser 
- Day 13
Aswan
Spend a full day in Aswan exploring the city and the Red Granite Quarry where the famous Unfinished Obelisk is located, seeing how ancient Egyptians extracted granite blocks. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis on a small island accessible by boat. Enjoy a felucca ride along the river in typical fishing boats to the Nubian Village with its colorfully painted houses. In the afternoon visit the Monastery of Saint Simeon by felucca and camel ride, passing the modern Coptic church and mausoleum of the Aga Khan. End with free time at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan)
Included Activities
- Red Granite Quarry
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Temple of Philae
- Felucca ride along the river
- Nubian Village visit
- Monastery of Saint Simeon
- Camel ride to Monastery
Optional Activities
- Hotel swimming pool and facilities
Landmarks Red Granite Quarry Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae Nubian Village Monastery of Saint Simeon Mausoleum of the Aga Khan 
- Day 14
Aswan to Luxor
After breakfast, begin a road journey following the Nile valley through landscapes with palm groves and active communities. Stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the Nile, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god, with symmetrical design and famous reliefs. Visit the Crocodile Museum with mummified crocodiles. Continue to Edfu to see the best-preserved temple in Egypt dedicated to Horus, built 2,300 years ago. Stop in Esna to view one of the few Egyptian temples retaining its original roof and colors. You'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti)
Included Activities
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Crocodile Museum
- Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)
- Esna temple and caravanserai
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Crocodile Museum Temple of Edfu Esna Temple 
- Day 15
Luxor
Early morning private boat crossing of the Nile to the west bank with peaceful views. Visit the Valley of the Artisans where tomb builders and craftsmen lived, with three tombs showing daily life scenes. Explore the magnificently preserved temple of Medinet Habu with war scenes, see the impressive Colossi of Memnon, and visit the Valley of the Queens with the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Head to the Valley of the Kings to see main pharaohs' tombs with electric cart ride included and an additional entry for the Tomb of Ramses. Return for lunch. In the afternoon visit Karnak's religious complex including the temple of Amun-Ra and Khinsu temple, then the Luxor Museum for collections and mummies. After dark, visit the illuminated Luxor Temple and walk through the commercial souk.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti)
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing to west bank
- Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) with three tombs
- Medinet Habu temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Valley of the Kings
- Electric cart access to Valley of the Kings
- Tomb of Ramses
- Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak
- Temple of Khinsu at Karnak
- Luxor Museum
- Illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Landmarks Valley of the Artisans Medinet Habu Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Tomb of Ramses Temple of Karnak Temple of Amun-Ra Temple of Khinsu Luxor Museum Luxor Temple 
- Day 16
Luxor to Hurghada
Spend a free morning in Luxor for strolling, shopping, or sightseeing. Travel to Dendera, one of the best-preserved Egyptian temple complexes with its 40,000 square-meter enclosure surrounded by thick brick walls eight to ten meters high. Visit the temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love and fertility. Continue to the Red Sea through desert mountain ranges with interesting landscapes. You'll arrive in Hurghada, Egypt's most popular resort with hotels stretching over almost 50 kilometers of coastline.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss In Hurghada)
Included Activities
- Dendera Temple Complex
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera
Landmarks Dendera Temple Complex Temple of Hathor 
- Day 17
Hurghada
Spend a full day in Hurghada. Your morning is free to relax at your hotel or visit the large aquarium and museum independently. After lunch, take an excursion to El Gouna, a short distance away, the most luxurious holiday town in Egypt with canals and lagoons providing yacht access to residences. You'll have free time to explore this exclusive area. Return via the center of Hurghada to visit the mosque and walk to the marina, a lively area with shops and restaurants, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss In Hurghada)
Included Activities
- El Gouna tour
Optional Activities
- Hotel swimming and facilities during free morning
- Hurghada aquarium visit
- Hurghada museum visit
Landmarks El Gouna Hurghada Mosque Hurghada Marina 
- Day 18
Hurghada
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
