Itinerary
- Day 1
Tel Aviv to Nazareth to Capernaum
A driver picks you up from your hotel in Tel Aviv and takes you north into the biblical regions. You'll start at Megiddo, then continue to Mount of Precipitation and the Church of Annunciation in Nazareth. After that, head toward Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee, passing through Cana and stopping at Mount Beatitude. If time works out, there's an optional baptism in the Jordan River available. The route takes you through Mount Tabor before returning to Tel Aviv.
Included Activities
- View of Megiddo
- Stop at Mount of Precipitation
- Tour Church of Annunciation
- Tour Church of St. Joseph
- Pass through Cana
- Stop at Mount Beatitude
- Visit Capernaum and Benedictine Church
- Drive along Sea of Galilee
- Pass Mount Tabor
Optional Activities
- Baptism in the Jordan River
Landmarks Megiddo Mount of Precipitation Church of Annunciation Church of St. Joseph Cana Mount Beatitude Capernaum Benedictine Church Sea of Galilee Mount Tabor Jordan River - Day 2
Caesarea to Acre
After breakfast, your driver heads north along Israel's coastal areas. Start at Caesarea to see the Roman Theater, hippodrome, and temple remains, then continue to Haifa for the Baha'i gardens and shrine. Further north, you'll ride a cable car at Rosh Hanikra down to sea grottos with dramatic views. Later, explore Acre, checking out the largest Crusader city in Israel and visiting the Turkish prison. From there, return to Tel Aviv with an overnight in Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Roman Theater at Caesarea
- Tour hippodrome at Caesarea
- Tour remains of Roman temple at Caesarea
- Tour Baha'i gardens and shrine in Haifa
- Ride cable car at Rosh Hanikra
- Stroll through caverns at Rosh Hanikra
- Tour Acre (Crusader City)
- Tour Turkish prison in Acre
Landmarks Roman Theater at Caesarea Hippodrome at Caesarea Baha'i Gardens Rosh Hanikra Acre Turkish Prison at Acre - Day 3
Jerusalem and Bethlehem
This day covers Jerusalem's most important religious sites plus Bethlehem. Start with views of Jewish burial tombs and the Mount of Olives, then visit the Church of all Nations and Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City through Zion Gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to see the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter. Later, walk the Via Dolorosa following the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, then browse the Old City markets. In the afternoon, head to Bethlehem to visit Manger Square and the Church of Nativity, where you'll see the star marking Jesus' birthplace and the altar of the three wise men. See the fields of Ruth before returning to Jerusalem.
Included Activities
- View Jewish burial tombs
- View Mount of Olives
- Visit Church of all Nations
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Walk through Armenian Quarter
- Walk through Byzantine Cardo
- View Western Wall
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Follow Stations of the Cross
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Walk through Old City markets
- Walk across Manger Square
- Visit Church of Nativity
- View fields of Ruth
Landmarks 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
Drive through the Judean Desert toward the Dead Sea area, passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan and stopping at the sea level marker for views of Jericho. At Masada, take a cable car up to the summit and explore the ancient fortress with its well-preserved synagogue, Roman barracks, bathhouse, and two palatial complexes built by Herod. After the tour, grab lunch, then head to the Dead Sea to float in the mineral-rich waters. Return to Tel Aviv later in the day.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive through Judean Desert
- Pass Inn of the Good Samaritan
- Stop at sea level marker
- View of Jericho
- Ascend Masada by cable car
- Tour ancient synagogue at Masada
- Tour Roman barracks at Masada
- Tour bathhouse at Masada
- Tour Herod's palaces at Masada
- Swim in Dead Sea
Landmarks Judean Desert Inn of the Good Samaritan Dead Sea Jericho Masada - Day 5
Tel Aviv to Eilat to Petra
Early morning transfer from your hotel to Ben Gurion Airport for a flight to Eilat Ramon Airport. Once you land, a shuttle takes you to Eilat Central bus station, then a driver heads to the Arava border crossing into Petra, Jordan. You'll have a guided tour of this UNESCO site seeing the famous Treasury, amphitheater, and more. Grab lunch and settle into your accommodation, either a hotel in Petra or tents in Wadi Rum desert.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Tour Petra Treasury
- Tour Petra amphitheater
- Guided tour of Petra
Optional Activities
- Sleep in Wadi Rum desert tents
Landmarks Ben Gurion Airport Eilat Ramon Airport Petra Treasury Petra Wadi Rum - Day 6
Wadi Rum to Eilat to Cairo Border
Start with a 4-hour jeep tour through Wadi Rum desert, seeing traditional Bedouin settlements and ancient sandstone drawings over 2,000 years old. After the tour, travel back across the border and you'll have a few hours to explore or have dinner. Around 22:00, a driver picks you up for the overnight journey to Cairo. Head to the Taba border where assistance is provided with border proceedings, then an Egyptian driver takes over for the approximately 10-hour drive. Rest during the drive.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- 4-hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum
- See Bedouin settlements
- View ancient sandstone drawings
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Eilat area
Landmarks Wadi Rum Taba Border - Day 7
Cairo
Upon arriving in Cairo, start with a tour of the iconic pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Walk through Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of Egypt's most popular markets where you can shop for almost anything. Visit the Egyptian Museum to explore its vast collection of hundreds of thousands of artifacts, paintings, coins, mummies, and statues. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities
- Tour pyramids
- Tour Sphinx
- Walk through Khan el Khalili Bazaar
- Tour Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Khan el Khalili Bazaar Egyptian Museum - Day 8
Cairo
Drive to Saakara Valley to see some of Egypt's most famous pyramids, including the Djoser Step Pyramid. Tour the Old City of Cairo with its many fortifications and churches. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities
- Tour Saakara Valley
- Tour Djoser (Step Pyramid)
- Tour Old City of Cairo
- See fortifications in Old Cairo
- See churches in Old Cairo
Landmarks Saakara Valley Djoser (Step Pyramid) Old City of Cairo - Day 9
Cairo to Aswan Nile Cruise
Early morning flight from Cairo to Aswan and check into your cruise ship, where crew members meet and assist you. In the afternoon, tour Aswan, one of Egypt's most beautiful cities. Visit the High Dam and take a motor boat to Philae Island to tour the Temple of the Goddess Isis. You'll have a felucca ride around the islands before returning to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Aswan
- Visit High Dam
- Motor boat to Philae Island
- Tour Temple of the Goddess Isis
- Felucca ride around islands
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Philae Island Temple of the Goddess Isis - Day 10
Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor
Breakfast on board, then sail to Kom Ombo to tour the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. The ship continues to Edfu where you'll visit the Temple of Horus, the most well-preserved temple in Egypt. Sail onward to Luxor and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Tour Temple of Kom Ombo (shared by Sobek and Haroeris)
- Tour Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Sail to Luxor
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple of Kom Ombo Edfu Temple of Horus at Edfu Luxor - Day 11
Luxor
After breakfast, visit Thebes Necropolis where the Valley of the Kings is located. You'll enter and explore 3 royal tombs in the area. Return to the ship for lunch. In the evening, there's an optional sound and light show at Karnak temples available upon request, and the ship offers night entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Thebes Necropolis
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Enter 3 royal tombs
- Return to ship for lunch
- Night entertainment on ship
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Karnak temples
Landmarks Thebes Necropolis Valley of the Kings Karnak Temples - Day 12
Luxor
After breakfast, check out from the cruise. Tour the East Bank starting with Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever constructed covering over 100 acres. Continue to Luxor Temple. After the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Tour East Bank
- Tour Karnak Temple
- Tour Luxor Temple
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple
