Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Jerusalem
Jerusalem- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Grand Court)
- Day 2
Jerusalem
Jerusalem- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Visit the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel
- Explore the model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus
- Visit the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist in Ein Karem
- Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit the Grotto of the Manger in Bethlehem
- Visit 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
Jerusalem- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Mount Scopus excursion
- Mount of Olives viewpoint
- Visit Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony
- Visit the Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk the Via Dolorosa to Calvary
- Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit the Tomb of King David
- Visit the Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Visit the Abbey of the Dormition
Landmarks Mount Scopus Mount of Olives Gethsemane Basilica of the Agony Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher Tomb of King David Cenacle Abbey of the Dormition - Day 4
Jerusalem - Jordan River Crossing - Jerash - Amman
Jerusalem - Jordan River Crossing - Jerash - Amman- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit the Fortress of Ajlun
- Visit the Church of Saint Sergius
- Visit the Roman archaeological site of Jerash
Landmarks Sheik Hussein Bridge Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash - Day 5
Amman - Desert Castles - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Amman
Amman - Desert Castles - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Amman- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Kharana
- Visit Qusayr Amra
- Explore Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic
- Visit Mount Nebo
Landmarks Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo - Day 6
Amman - Bethany - Dead Sea
Amman - Bethany - Dead Sea- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Jordan)
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany on the River Jordan
- Visit the Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Swim in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Museum Dead Sea - Day 7
Dead Sea - Karak - Dana - Shobak - Wadi Musa (Petra)
Dead Sea - Karak - Dana - Shobak - Wadi Musa (Petra)- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Karak Castle
- Explore Moses Spring
- Visit the Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit a traditional Turkish bath
- Attend the light and sound show in Petra
Landmarks Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Moses Spring Petra Museum - Day 8
Petra - Wadi Rum
Petra - Wadi Rum- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Campamento Mazayen)
Included Activities
- Visit the archaeological site of Petra
- 4x4 vehicle desert tour in Wadi Rum
- Camel ride through the Wadi Rum desert
- Visit Khazali Canyon with Arabic language engravings
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon - Day 9
Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Eilat - Saint Catherine
Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Eilat - Saint Catherine- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Mosaique Beach Resort Taba)
Included Activities
- Walk through Aqaba city center
- Visit Eilat city and beaches
- Photograph Pharaoh's Island and Saladin's fortress
Optional Activities
- Swim in the Red Sea at Eilat
Landmarks Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island - Day 10
Saint Catherine - Mount Sinai - Sinai Desert - Cairo
Saint Catherine - Mount Sinai - Sinai Desert - Cairo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit the monastery of Saint Catherine
- Stop at the Well of Moses
Landmarks Saint Catherine Monastery Mount Sinai Well of Moses Suez Canal - Day 11
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos
- View the Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Citadel of Saladin
- Visit the Alabaster Mosque
- Visit the Hanging Church in the Coptic neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Purchase tickets to go inside the pyramids
Landmarks Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Great Sphinx of Giza Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church - Day 12
Cairo - Luxor
Cairo - Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit the temples of Luxor
- Visit the temples of Karnak
Landmarks Luxor Temple Karnak Temple - Day 13
Luxor - Thebes - Esna
Luxor - Thebes - Esna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- View the Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
- Visit the Temple of Medinet Habu
Optional Activities
- Participate in onboard activities
- Enjoy music at the disco
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple of Medinet Habu - Day 14
Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
- Attend the Chilaba's party with traditional dress
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional Chilaba outfits at local markets
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 15
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit the Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit the Aswan Dam
- Visit the Temple of Philae
- Felucca cruise on the Nile to Kitchener island
- Visit the Botanical Garden on Kitchener island
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel excursion by road (110 EUR) - includes visit to temples carved into western desert cliffs by Ramses II in the 13th century BC with colossal 20-meter-high statues dedicated to Amun-Ra, Temple of Nefertari dedicated to goddess Hathor, entrance fee, accompanying guide, and transfers. Departure approximately 3:00 a.m., journey approximately 3 hours each way, plus approximately 2 hours for the visit. Requires minimum 2 people.
Landmarks Red Granite Quarry Unfinished Obelisk Aswan Dam Lake Nasser Temple of Philae Kitchener Island - Day 16
Aswan - Cairo
Aswan - Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Light and Sound Show at the Giza Pyramids
Landmarks Giza Plateau - Day 17
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
