Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After you get settled, take time to rest up since there's plenty to explore in the coming days.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court), Hotel (Prima Park Jerusalem), Hotel (Jacob Bat Sheva Jerusalem), Hotel (Prima Royale Hotel)
- Day 2
Jerusalem - Bethlehem
Start with breakfast, then head to the Museum of Israel to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and check out a model of ancient Jerusalem. Walk through the Hebrew University campus toward Ein Karen to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist. By midday you'll reach Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. In the afternoon, cross into Bethlehem with your Palestinian guide to see the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto of the Manger, then visit Shepherds' Field before heading back to Jerusalem for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court), Hotel (Prima Park Jerusalem), Hotel (Jacob Bat Sheva Jerusalem), Hotel (Prima Royale Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel to see the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Model representation of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus
- Visit to Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit to Shrine of Saint John the Baptist in Ein Karen
- Visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Visit to Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit to Grotto of the Manger
- Visit to Shepherds' Field
Landmarks Shrine of the Book 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
Begin at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for sweeping views of the Old City walls below. Head down to Gethsemane and visit the Basilica of the Agony, then enter the Old City to see the Western Wall. Walk the Via Dolorosa up to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Later, reach Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle where the Last Supper took place, and the Abbey of the Dormition before returning to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court), Hotel (Prima Park Jerusalem), Hotel (Jacob Bat Sheva Jerusalem), Hotel (Prima Royale Hotel)
Included Activities
- Excursion by Mount Scopus to the Mount of Olives with views of the Old City
- Visit to Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony
- Visit to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk along the Via Dolorosa
- Visit to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit to the Tomb of King David on Mount Zion
- Visit to the Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Visit to the Abbey of the Dormition
Landmarks Mount Scopus Mount of Olives Gethsemane Basilica of the Agony Western Wall Via Dolorosa Calvary Church of the Holy Sepulcher Mount Zion Tomb of King David Cenacle Abbey of the Dormition - Day 4
Jerusalem to Amman
After breakfast, head early to the Sheik Hussein Bridge border to handle immigration and visa procedures for Jordan. Once across, explore the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and the nearby Church of Saint Sergius in an area where Muslims and Orthodox Christians have lived side by side. Continue to Jerash, a significant Roman archaeological site, then travel to Amman for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses), Hotel (Hotel Mena Tyche), Hotel (Rotana)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fortress of Ajlun
- Visit to Church of Saint Sergius
- Visit to Jerash Roman archaeological site
Landmarks Sheik Hussein Bridge Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash 
- Day 5
Amman to Amman
Travel to the Desert Castles from the 7th and 8th centuries, visiting Qasr Kharana with its thick defensive walls and Qusayr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its frescoes. Continue to Madaba to walk through the Archaeological Park on an ancient Roman road and see the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Head up to Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land, then return to Amman with free time in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses), Hotel (Hotel Mena Tyche), Hotel (Rotana)
Included Activities
- Visit to Qasr Kharana castle
- Visit to Qusayr Amra World Heritage Site
- Visit to Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit to Church of St. George in Madaba
- Visit to Mount Nebo
Landmarks Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo 
- Day 6
Dead Sea
Travel to Bethany on the River Jordan banks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Visit the Dead Sea Museum with its Panorama Complex, then check into your hotel by the Dead Sea. Spend time floating in the water at the world's saltiest sea and lowest point on Earth at about 1,410 feet below sea level.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Jordan), Hotel (Grand East Hotel Resort Y Spa), Hotel (Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bethany UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Swimming in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Museum Dead Sea - Day 7
Karak - Petra Region
Climb the historic King's Road through landscapes of the ancient Moab Kingdom. Reach Karak Castle, an impressive 12th-century military fortress that guarded the route between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Continue to Dana, a stone village perched on a cliff overlooking dramatic terrain. Travel along the King's Route and photograph the Crusader Castle at Shobak from outside. Head toward Wadi Musa and visit Moses Spring, where tradition says Moses struck a rock and water gushed out, plus the Petra Museum to learn about Nabatean history and see artifacts from the region.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panorama), Hotel (P Quattro Hotel), Hotel (Old Village Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Karak castle with entrance included
- Visit to Moses Spring
- Visit to Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Old Turkish bath
- Light and sound show in Petra
Landmarks King's Road Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Wadi Musa Moses Spring Petra Museum 
- Day 8
Petra - Wadi Rum
This is your most active day. Walk through the narrow canyon entrance to reach Petra and discover temples and tombs carved into red cliffs from this city founded 300 years before Christ. Grab lunch, then board 4x4 vehicles for Wadi Rum's dramatic desert landscape. Experience a 45-minute camel ride through the sand and visit Khazali Canyon to see rock engravings that reveal the origins of Arabic script. Finish with dinner and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campamento Mazayen), Hotel (Oasis Luxury Camp), Hotel (Yasmina Luxury Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Petra archaeological site
- 4x4 vehicle tour of Wadi Rum
- 45-minute camel ride in Wadi Rum desert
- Visit to Khazali Canyon
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon 
- Day 9
Aqaba - Eilat - Saint Catherine
Travel to Aqaba, Jordan's main Red Sea port city, and walk through the center before crossing into Eilat, Israel's modern beach resort. Spend time relaxing, have lunch, take a swim if you like, and walk around the commercial areas. Continue toward the Egypt border into Sinai with photo stops at Pharaoh's Island and Saladin's fortress. Arrive at Saint Catherine with dinner and accommodation included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mosaique Beach Resort Taba), Hotel (Morgan Land), Hotel (Tolip Taba Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aqaba city center
- Visit to Eilat city
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Eilat beaches
- Photography of Pharaoh's Island and Saladin fortress
Landmarks Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island Saint Catherine 
- Day 10
Saint Catherine
At the base of Mount Sinai, visit the walled monastery of Saint Catherine, traditionally believed to be where Moses saw the Burning Bush. The Orthodox monastery is a sacred site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims and holds UNESCO World Heritage status. Continue through the desert landscape and stop at the Well of Moses, a biblical site that resembles a small oasis. Exit Sinai through the tunnel beneath the Suez Canal and arrive in Cairo by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramses Hilton), Hotel (Movenpick Media City), Hotel (Grand Nile Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint Catherine monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit to Well of Moses
Landmarks Mount Sinai Saint Catherine Monastery Sinai Desert Well of Moses Suez Canal 
- Day 11
Cairo
Start with Cairo's famous landmarks including the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos (interior tickets not included) and the Sphinx carved from natural rock. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see ancient artwork and objects from the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen. See the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, then walk through the Coptic neighborhood to visit the Hanging Church, built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramses Hilton), Hotel (Movenpick Media City), Hotel (Grand Nile Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pyramids of Cheops
- Visit to Pyramids of Kefren
- Visit to Pyramids of Micerinos
- Visit to the Sphinx
- Visit to the Egyptian Museum
- Visit to Citadel of Saladin
- Visit to Alabaster Mosque
- Walk through Coptic neighborhood
- Visit to Hanging Church
Optional Activities
- Enter inside the pyramids (tickets not included)
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 to Aswan
Head to the airport early morning for your included flight to Aswan. From there, travel by road toward Abu Simbel and take a boat trip on Lake Nasser to see the temple architecture. Visit the Abu Simbel temples carved into western cliffs by Ramses II in the 12th century BC, featuring 20-meter-high statues devoted to the god Amon Ra, and Nefertari's Temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Return to Aswan for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included in a typical Nubian restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan), Hotel (Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan), Hotel (Movenpick Aswan)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Aswan
- Boat trip on Lake Nasser
- Visit to temples of Abu Simbel
- Visit to Temple of Nefertari
Landmarks Abu Simbel Lake Nasser Temple of Nefertari 
- Day 13
Aswan
Spend the full day exploring Aswan by visiting the Red Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk sits and learning how ancient Egyptians extracted massive blocks. Take a boat to the Temple of Philae on a small island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a traditional felucca ride in typical fishing boats to the colorful Nubian Village with its painted houses and local commerce. In the afternoon, board a camel and sail the felucca to the Monastery of Saint Simeon, once a large complex in Roman times later used as a caravanserail. Pass by the modern Coptic church and the Aga Khan's mausoleum (not entered). Return to your hotel to relax at the swimming pool.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan), Hotel (Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan), Hotel (Movenpick Aswan)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aswan city
- Visit to Red Granite Quarry
- Visit to Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit to Temple of Philae by boat
- Felucca ride along the Nile River
- Visit to Nubian Village
- Camel ride in Nubian area
- Visit to Monastery of Saint Simeon
Landmarks Aswan 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, travel along the Nile valley past palm groves and active villages with the river as your backdrop. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the Nile, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god, and see its symmetrical design with detailed reliefs and hieroglyphs showing daily life and mythology. Check out the Crocodile Museum with mummified specimens. Head to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples built 2,300 years ago. Stop at Esna to view one of the few Egyptian temples that still has its roof, preserving original colors and architecture, plus the restored caravanserai and Nile floodgates. Arrive in Luxor by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti), Hotel (Steigenberger Nile Palace), Hotel (Jolie Ville Luxor)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Kom Ombo
- Visit to Crocodiles Museum
- Visit to Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)
- Visit to Temple of Esna
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Crocodiles Museum Temple of Edfu Temple of Esna Esna Caravanserai Nile Floodgates at Esna 
- Day 15
Luxor
Experience one of the world's most significant ancient cities. Early in the morning, take a private boat across the Nile to reach the west bank. Visit the Valley of the Artisans where workers who built royal tombs lived and were buried, viewing three tombs with daily life paintings. See the Temple of Medinet Habu with Ramses II's impressive war scenes. View the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep II. Explore the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who was Egypt's first female pharaoh. Visit the Valley of the Kings with main pharaoh tombs (general admission plus cart ride and Ramses tomb entry included). Return to the east bank for lunch and free time. In the afternoon, explore Karnak Temple, Egypt's major religious complex, with the huge Temple of Amun-Ra and the quieter Temple of Khinsu. Visit the Luxor Museum for impressive objects and mummies. After sunset, see the illuminated Luxor Temple with its magical nighttime atmosphere. Walk through the nearby souk area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti), Hotel (Steigenberger Nile Palace), Hotel (Jolie Ville Luxor)
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing of the Nile River
- Visit to Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
- Visit to three tombs in Valley of the Artisans
- Visit to Temple of Medinet Habu
- View of Colossi of Memnon
- Visit to Valley of the Queens
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
- Visit to Valley of the Kings
- Electric cart ride in Valley of the Kings
- Visit to Tomb of Ramses (with additional entry included)
- Visit to Karnak Temple
- Visit to Temple of Amun-Ra
- Visit to Temple of Khinsu
- Visit to Luxor Museum
- Evening entrance to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Nile River Valley of the Artisans Deir el-Medina Temple of Medinet Habu Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Deir el Bahari Valley of the Kings Tomb of Ramses Karnak Temple Temple of Amun-Ra Temple of Khinsu Luxor Museum Luxor Temple 
- Day 16
Departure
After breakfast, head to the airport where tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
