Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and head to your hotel to get settled in. After traveling, you'll have time to rest and get acclimated to your new surroundings.
- Day 2
Bethlehem
Start with breakfast, then spend the morning in Jerusalem's New City checking out the Museum of Israel with the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew University, and the Ein Karen neighborhood. Later, head to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. In the afternoon, travel to Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide to see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field before returning to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Museum of Israel and Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls
- Explore Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit Ein Karen neighborhood and Shrine of Saint John the Baptist
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Visit Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit the Grotto of the Manger and Shepherds' Field
- Excursion to Bethlehem with Palestinian guide
Landmarks/POIs Museum of Israel Shrine of the Book Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ein Karen Shrine of Saint John the Baptist Yad Vashem Church of the Nativity Grotto of the Manger Shepherds' Field - Day 3
Jerusalem Old City
Explore Old City Jerusalem starting early at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for views across the city. Walk through Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, then make your way to the Western Wall and Via Dolorosa leading to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Finish the day at Mount Zion visiting King David's Tomb, the Cenacle, and the Abbey of the Dormition.
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Scopus and Mount of Olives
- Visit Gethsemane and Basilica of the Agony
- Visit Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk the Via Dolorosa to Calvary
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit Mount Zion
- Visit Tomb of King David
- Visit Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Visit Abbey of the Dormition
Landmarks/POIs 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
Leave early for Sheik Hussein Bridge at the Israel-Jordan border and cross into Jordan. Check out the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and the historic Church of Saint Sergius, then continue to the Roman archaeological site of Jerash. You'll arrive in Amman for the night after a full day of travel and exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Ajlun
- Visit Church of Saint Sergius
- Visit Jerash Roman archaeological site
Landmarks/POIs Sheik Hussein Bridge Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash - Day 5
Mount Nebo
Travel to the Desert Castles from the 7th-8th centuries, visiting Qasr Kharana and Qusayr Amra with its remarkable frescoes. From there, head to Madaba to walk through the Archaeological Park and see the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. End your day at Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Kharana castle
- Visit Qusayr Amra World Heritage Site
- Visit Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit Church of St. George in Madaba
- Visit Mount Nebo
Landmarks/POIs Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Church of St. George Mount Nebo - Day 6
Dead Sea
Head to Bethany on the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Visit the Dead Sea Museum and its Panorama Complex, then travel to your Dead Sea hotel. By evening, you'll have time to float in the world's saltiest and lowest-altitude sea.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Swim in the Dead Sea
Landmarks/POIs Bethany River Jordan Dead Sea Museum Dead Sea - Day 7
Shobak - Wadi Musa
Travel the historic King's Road through Moab Kingdom territory and visit Karak castle, an impressive 12th-century fortress. Arrive in Dana, a stone village perched on a cliff edge. Continue past Shobak Crusader Castle to Wadi Musa, where you can explore Moses Spring and the Petra Museum. Optional activities include a Turkish bath or light and sound show in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karak castle
- Visit Moses Spring
- Visit Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Turkish bath experience
- Light and sound show in Petra
Landmarks/POIs King's Road Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Moses Spring Petra Museum - Day 8
Wadi Rum
The highlight awaits as you visit Petra through a narrow canyon, discovering temples and tombs carved into the cliffs. After lunch, head out into Wadi Rum by 4x4 vehicle for a 45-minute camel ride and visit Khazali Canyon with its ancient Arabic engravings. You'll spend the night in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Petra archaeological site
- Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 vehicle
- Camel ride through the desert (45 minutes)
- Visit Khazali Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon - Day 9
Eilat - Saint Catherine
Travel to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast, then cross into Israel and head to Eilat, a modern tourist city with nice beaches. Stop for a photo of Pharaoh's Island and its Saladin fortress before continuing into Sinai toward Saint Catherine. You'll arrive with dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Aqaba center
- Visit Eilat
- Photo stop at Pharaoh's Island
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Eilat beaches
Landmarks/POIs Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island Saint Catherine - Day 10
Cairo
Visit the walled monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sacred to multiple faiths. Traditionally, this is where Moses saw the burning bush. Travel through Sinai's desert landscapes and stop at the Well of Moses. Later, leave Sinai through the tunnel under the Suez Canal to reach Cairo.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
- Visit Well of Moses
Landmarks/POIs Saint Catherine Monastery Mount Sinai Well of Moses Suez Canal - Day 11
Cairo
Explore Egypt's most iconic monuments starting with the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos, plus the Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see treasures from Tutankhamen and other ancient art. Later, head to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, then explore the Coptic neighborhood with the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos
- Visit the Sphinx
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Coptic neighborhood and Hanging Church
Optional Activities
- Enter inside the pyramids (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks/POIs Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Great Sphinx Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church - Day 12
Oasis - Red Sea
Leave Cairo to explore Egypt's desert lakes and see the Pyramid of Meidum, the first stepped pyramid built 2,600 years ago. Check out the Oasis of Al Fayoum and Qarum Lake. Grab lunch in Tunis village, then visit Wadi Rayyan National Park with its saltwater lake and small waterfalls. Explore Wadi Al Hittan, the Valley of the Whales, before continuing to Menia on the Nile.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Tunis village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramid of Meidum
- Explore Oasis of Al Fayoum and Qarum Lake
- Visit Tunis village
- Visit Wadi Rayyan National Park
- Visit Wadi Al Hittan (Valley of the Whales) UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Fossilized Whales Museum
Landmarks/POIs Pyramid of Meidum Oasis of Al Fayoum Qarum Lake Tunis Village Wadi Rayyan Wadi Al Hittan Menia - Day 13
Assiut
Explore the Nile Valley starting at Zawiyyet Sultan with its unique vaulted adobe mausoleums. Visit the Beni Hassan necropolis with 39 tombs on cliffs, four open to the public showing daily life from 2125-1795 BC. Continue to the Tombs of Mir with nine ancient tombs, then visit Deir El-Muhrraq monastery where Mary and Jesus reportedly sheltered for six months. End the day in Assiut.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Zawiyyet Sultan
- Visit Beni Hassan necropolis
- Visit Tombs of Mir
- Visit Deir El-Muhrraq monastery
Landmarks/POIs Zawiyyet Sultan Beni Hassan Tombs of Mir Deir El-Muhrraq Assiut - Day 14
Abydos - Luxor
Travel to Sohag in one of Egypt's main Coptic areas and visit the White Monastery built in the 4th century using stones from pharaonic temples, and the Red Monastery with its restored 4th-century frescoes. Continue to Abydos, the most important place of worship of Osiris for 4,500 years, and explore the magnificent Temple of Seti. You'll arrive in Luxor by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit White Monastery
- Visit Red Monastery
- Visit Abydos necropolis
- Visit Temple of Seti
Landmarks/POIs White Monastery Red Monastery Abydos Temple of Seti Luxor - Day 15
Luxor
Experience one of the planet's most impressive ancient cities starting early with a private boat crossing the Nile to the west bank. Visit the Valley of the Artisans, then explore the Temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Check out the Valley of the Queens with the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings with pharaoh tombs including an electric cart ride to Ramses' tomb. After lunch at leisure, visit Karnak Temple Complex and the Luxor Museum. After dark, see the beautifully lit Luxor Temple.
- Meals
- Lunch (Free time for lunch)
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing to west bank of Nile
- Visit Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
- Visit Temple of Medinet Habu
- View Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Valley of the Queens
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Electric cart ride in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Tomb of Ramses
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Visit Temple of Khinsu
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Visit Luxor Temple at night
Landmarks/POIs Nile River Valley of the Artisans Temple of Medinet Habu Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Queens Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Tomb of Ramses Karnak Temple Complex Temple of Khinsu Luxor Museum Luxor Temple - Day 16
Hurghada
You'll have free time in the morning to explore Luxor on your own. Travel to Dendera, one of Egypt's best-preserved complexes thanks to centuries of sand and mud protection. Explore the impressive 40,000 square meter enclosure with high brick walls and massive doors, then visit the Temple of Hathor. After lunch, drive through desert mountain ranges toward the Red Sea coast, arriving in Hurghada to settle into your all-inclusive resort.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dendera Temple Complex
Landmarks/POIs Dendera Temple of Hathor Hurghada - Day 17
Hurghada
Enjoy free time in the morning at your hotel to relax or visit the aquarium and museum on your own. After lunch, take an excursion to El Gouna, Egypt's most luxurious holiday resort with canals and lagoons. Explore this exclusive destination at your own pace. Return via Hurghada center to check out the mosque and marina, a lively area with shops and restaurants. Stay on an all-inclusive basis.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit El Gouna resort
Optional Activities
- Visit Hurghada aquarium
- Visit Hurghada museum
Landmarks/POIs Hurghada El Gouna - Day 18
El Galala - Cairo
Travel along the Red Sea to visit the Monastery of St. Anthony, the oldest monastery in Christendom from the 4th century. Explore the walled enclosure with its many buildings and the church of St. Anthony with 13th-century Coptic murals. Continue to El Galala, one of Egypt's new desert cities, and ride the cable car to Africa's highest slope with views of the new city, university, and modern design. Return to Cairo later.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included in service area)
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of St. Anthony
- Visit El Galala
- Cable car ride to El Galala
Landmarks/POIs Monastery of St. Anthony El Galala - Day 19
Alexandria
Travel to Wadi Natrum, known for Coptic monasteries since the 4th century when Christians fled Roman persecution. Visit the Monastery of Saint Macarius from 360 and the Monastery of Anba Bishoy from 340 with its fortified tower accessed by drawbridge. Explore churches, refectories, and fortresses where several Coptic Popes are buried. Continue to Alexandria, Egypt's port city, and visit the Qaitbey Fortress built in 1480 on the site of the ancient lighthouse. Travel the cornice with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Macarius Monastery
- Visit Anba Bishoy Monastery
- Visit Qaitbey Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Natrum Monastery of Saint Macarius Monastery of Anba Bishoy Alexandria Qaitbey Fortress - Day 20
Rosetta
Continue exploring Alexandria by entering the impressive Kom Ash Shuqqafa Catacombs, Egypt's largest Roman cemetery with a fusion of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. Walk to the Column of Pompey, a 30-meter column rising from temple ruins. View the modern Library of Alexandria, inaugurated in 2002. Travel to Rosetta to see the fortress of Rashid with a Rosetta Stone replica, the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. Explore the charming small town with Ottoman architecture and colorful fishing boats. Take a boat trip on the Nile before returning to Cairo.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ash Shuqqafa Catacombs
- Visit Column of Pompey
- View Library of Alexandria (external)
- Visit Rashid Fortress
- Walk through Rosetta town
- Boat trip on the Nile
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ash Shuqqafa Column of Pompey Library of Alexandria Rosetta Rashid Fortress Nile River - Day 21
Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport to end your services and depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
