Itinerary
- Day 1
Tel Aviv to Nazareth to Capernaum
Your driver picks you up from your Tel Aviv hotel and heads north. Start at Megiddo with its historical viewpoint, then stop at Mount of Precipitation before reaching Nazareth. You'll walk through the Church of Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph. From there, head toward Capernaum and pass through Cana along the way. Mount Beatitude comes next with its views over the region. At Capernaum, see the Benedictine Church overlooking the Sea of Galilee. You'll drive along the shoreline where baptism in the Jordan River is possible if interested, then return past Mount Tabor.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Megiddo
- Visit Mount of Precipitation
- Tour Church of Annunciation
- Tour Church of St. Joseph
- Drive past Cana
- Visit Mount Beatitude
- Tour Benedictine Church at Capernaum
- Drive along Sea of Galilee
Optional Activities
- Baptism in Jordan River (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Megiddo Mount of Precipitation Church of Annunciation Church of St. Joseph Cana Mount Beatitude Benedictine Church Sea of Galilee Mount Tabor Jordan River - Day 2
Caesarea to Haifa to Rosh Hanikra to Acre
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Caesarea to check out the Roman Theater, which still hosts performances today, plus the hippodrome and temple remains. Next you'll drive through Haifa to walk the Baha'i gardens and shrine. Continue north to Rosh Hanikra where you'll ride the cable car down to explore the grottos and caverns. Your last stop is Acre, known as the largest Crusader City in Israel with its medieval architecture and harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Roman Theater at Caesarea
- View hippodrome
- Tour Roman temple remains
- Tour Baha'i gardens and shrine
- Cable car ride to grottos at Rosh Hanikra
- Walk through caverns at Rosh Hanikra
- Tour Acre Crusader City
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theater at Caesarea Hippodrome at Caesarea Roman Temple at Caesarea Baha'i Gardens and Shrine Rosh Hanikra Acre - Day 3
Mount of Olives to Jerusalem Old City to Bethlehem
Your driver takes you to see Jewish burial tombs and Mount of Olives, then you'll visit the Church of all Nations and Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City through Zion Gate and walk the Armenian Quarter to reach the Byzantine Cardo. From there, explore the Jewish Quarter and see the Western Wall. You'll walk the Via Dolorosa following the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Browse the Old City markets, then head to Bethlehem. Walk across Manger Square to the Church of Nativity where you'll see the star marking Jesus' birth and the altar for the three wise men. On the return, the fields of Ruth come into view.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mount of Olives
- Visit Church of all Nations
- Walk Garden of Gethsemane
- Enter Old City through Zion Gate
- Walk Armenian Quarter
- Walk Byzantine Cardo
- Walk Jewish Quarter
- Visit Western Wall
- Walk Via Dolorosa and follow Stations of the Cross
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Walk Old City markets
- Walk Manger Square
- Visit Church of Nativity
- View fields of Ruth
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Burial Tombs Mount of Olives Church of all Nations Garden of Gethsemane Zion Gate Armenian Quarter Byzantine Cardo Jewish Quarter Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher Manger Square Church of Nativity - Day 4
Judean Desert to Dead Sea to Masada
Early morning drive through the Judean Desert brings you to the Dead Sea area. You'll pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan and stop at the sea level marker with Jericho visible in the distance. At Masada, take the cable car to the top and tour an ancient synagogue, Roman barracks, and a well-preserved bath house. Herod's two palaces are also here to see. After touring, you'll break for lunch, then head to the Dead Sea for a swim in its mineral-rich waters.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive through Judean Desert
- View Inn of the Good Samaritan
- Stop at sea level marker
- Cable car ascent to Masada
- Tour ancient synagogue at Masada
- Tour Roman barracks at Masada
- Tour bath house at Masada
- Tour palaces of Herod at Masada
- Swim in Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Judean Desert Inn of the Good Samaritan Dead Sea Jericho Masada - Day 5
Ben Gurion to Eilat to Petra to Wadi Rum
Early morning transfer gets you to Ben Gurion Airport for a domestic flight to Eilat Ramon Airport. Upon landing, take shuttle 30 from Egged Company to Eilat Central bus station (5 NIS separate from tour price). Your driver waits there to take you to the Arava border crossing into Petra, Jordan. A guide leads you through Petra to see the treasury, amphitheater, and other carved monuments. Tonight you'll sleep in a Wadi Rum tent camp.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Petra restaurant during the tour in Petra)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Petra
- Tour Petra Treasury
- Tour Petra Amphitheater
Landmarks/POIs Petra Petra Treasury Petra Amphitheater Wadi Rum - Day 6
Wadi Rum to Eilat to Taba to Cairo
Start with a jeep tour through Wadi Rum to see Bedouin life and sandstone drawings over 2000 years old. After the tour, travel back across the border with free time to walk around or grab dinner. Around 22:00, a driver collects you for the journey to Cairo. Your driver takes you to the Taba border and helps with border procedures while an Egyptian driver waits on the other side. The 10-hour drive to Cairo means sleeping in the vehicle.
Included Activities
- Jeep tour of Wadi Rum
- View Bedouin settlements
- View ancient sandstone drawings
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Eilat
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Rum - Day 7
Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, tour the pyramids and the Sphinx in the morning. Walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous markets in the region where you can find nearly anything. Spend time at the Egyptian Museum checking out hundreds of thousands of artifacts including paintings, coins, mummies, and statues. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of pyramids
- Guided tour of Sphinx
- Walk Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Tour Egyptian Museum
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Khan El Khalili Bazaar Egyptian Museum - Day 8
Cairo
Morning drive to Saqqara Valley takes you to see some of the most well-known pyramids, including the Djoser or Step Pyramid. Tour Old Cairo and see its various fortifications and churches dating back centuries. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities
- Tour Saqqara Valley
- Tour Djoser Pyramid (Step Pyramid)
- Tour Old City of Cairo
- View fortifications
- View churches
Landmarks/POIs Saqqara Valley Djoser Pyramid (Step Pyramid) Old City of Cairo - Day 9
Cairo to Aswan
Early morning flight from Cairo to Aswan gets you there by midday. Check into your cruise ship where staff will meet and help you settle in. During the afternoon, take a city tour of Aswan, one of Egypt's most beautiful cities. Visit the High Dam and take a motorboat out to Philae Island to tour the Temple of the Goddess Isis. Later, enjoy a felucca sail around the islands. Return to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Aswan
- Visit High Dam
- Motorboat trip to Philae Island
- Tour Temple of the Goddess Isis
- Felucca sailing around islands
Landmarks/POIs Aswan High Dam Philae Island Temple of the Goddess Isis - Day 10
Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor
Breakfast on board before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to both Sobek and Harored. Continue sailing to Edfu and tour the Temple of Horus, Egypt's most well-preserved temple. Sail on to Luxor and overnight on the cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board cruise
- Tour Kom Ombo Temple
- Tour Temple of Hours at Edfu
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Temple of Hours - Day 11
Luxor
After breakfast, visit Thebes Necropolis where the Valley of the Kings is located. Enter three royal tombs in the area to see the burial chambers and hieroglyphics. Return to the ship for lunch. Evening brings an optional sound and light show at Karnak temples if you're interested. The ship also offers night entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thebes Necropolis
- Enter 3 royal tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Return to ship for lunch
- Night entertainment on ship
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Karnak temples (upon request)
Landmarks/POIs Thebes Necropolis Valley of the Kings Karnak temples - Day 12
Luxor
Breakfast and check out from the cruise. Tour the East Bank starting with the Karnak temple complex, the largest temple constructed in the world covering over 100 acres. Continue to the Luxor temple. After your tours, you'll head to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board cruise
- Tour Karnak temple complex
- Tour Luxor temple
Landmarks/POIs Karnak temple complex Luxor temple
