Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem
You'll land at the airport and get transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Check in and settle in for the night after your travel day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
- Day 2
Jerusalem - Bethlehem
After breakfast, you'll head into the New City to see the Museum of Israel and the Dead Sea Scrolls, then check out the Hebrew University and the quiet Ein Karem neighborhood. From there, you're off to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum before crossing into Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide. You'll see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field, then head back to Jerusalem for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Visit Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel with Dead Sea Scrolls
- Guided tour of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit Ein Karen neighborhood and Shrine of Saint John the Baptist
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Guided visit to Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit Grotto of the Manger and Shepherds' Field
Landmarks 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
Start from Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives to get those panoramic views of the Old City. Walk through Gethsemane to visit the Basilica of the Agony, then make your way to the Western Wall. You'll walk the Via Dolorosa and see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Later, head to Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, the Cenacle, and the Abbey of the Dormition.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mount Scopus and Mount of Olives
- Visit Gethsemane and Basilica of the Agony
- Visit Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk Via Dolorosa and visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit Tomb of King David
- Visit Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Visit 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 to Amman
After breakfast, cross into Jordan at Sheik Hussein Bridge. You'll explore the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and the Church of Saint Sergius, then head to the Roman archaeological site at Jerash. From there, travel to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Ajlun
- Visit Church of Saint Sergius
- Visit Jerash Roman archaeological site
Landmarks Sheik Hussein Bridge Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash 
- Day 5
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo
This morning you'll visit the Desert Castles of Qasr Kharana and Qusayr Amra, two ancient structures with interesting features. Then move on to Madaba to explore the Archaeological Park along a Roman road and see the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Before heading back to Amman, stop at Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
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 Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo 
- Day 6
Amman to Dead Sea
Travel to Bethany on the Jordan River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Visit the Dead Sea Museum and its Panorama Complex. Later you'll arrive at your Dead Sea hotel where you can float in the saltiest sea at the lowest altitude on Earth.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Jordan)
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany on the Jordan River
- Visit Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Swim in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Museum Dead Sea - Day 7
Dead Sea - Petra
Head up the King's Road and stop at Karak Castle, an impressive 12th-century fortress. Continue to the cliff-perched stone town of Dana, then go to Shobak to see the Crusader Castle. After arriving in Wadi Musa, explore Moses Spring and the Petra Museum before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Karak castle
- Visit Dana town
- Visit Shobak Crusader Castle
- Visit Moses Spring
- Visit Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Turkish bath experience
- Light and sound show in Petra
Landmarks King's Road Karak Castle Dana Shobak Castle Moses Spring Petra Museum 
- Day 8
Petra - Wadi Rum
This is the highlight of your trip. Head through a narrow canyon to reach Petra and see temples and tombs carved into red cliffs. After lunch, you're off to Wadi Rum where you'll board 4x4 vehicles to explore the dramatic desert landscapes. Take a 45-minute camel ride and visit Khazali Canyon with its ancient Arabic engravings before heading to your desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campamento Mazayen)
Included Activities
- Visit Petra archaeological site
- 4x4 vehicles exploration in Wadi Rum
- 45-minute camel ride in Wadi Rum
- Visit Khazali Canyon
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon 
- Day 9
Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Eilat - Saint Catherine
After breakfast, head to Aqaba on the Red Sea and walk through the city center. Cross the border into Israel at Eilat, a modern beach town where you'll have time to swim and relax. Continue toward Egypt, passing Pharaoh's Island with its Saladin fortress. Enter Sinai and reach Saint Catherine for overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mosaique Beach Resort Taba)
Included Activities
- Walk through Aqaba city center
- Visit Eilat
- View Pharaoh's Island
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Eilat beaches
Landmarks Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island 
- Day 10
Saint Catherine - Cairo
At the foot of Mount Sinai, visit the walled Saint Catherine Monastery, a sacred UNESCO World Heritage Site where Moses saw the Burning Bush. You'll travel through Sinai's desert landscapes and stop at the Well of Moses, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. Cross beneath the Suez Canal in a tunnel before arriving in Cairo.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
- Visit Well of Moses
Landmarks Mount Sinai Saint Catherine Monastery Well of Moses Suez Canal 
- Day 11
Cairo
Explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos, plus the Sphinx carved from rock. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see ancient art and the treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. Then see the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Later you'll walk through the Coptic neighborhood to visit the Hanging Church built atop a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos
- Visit Sphinx
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Hanging Church in Coptic neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Enter inside the pyramids (entrance fee 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
Transfer to the airport early morning and fly to Aswan. From there, head directly to Abu Simbel by road. Take a boat trip on Lake Nasser for views of the temples, then see the massive Abu Simbel temples with their 20-meter statues carved by Ramses II, plus the Temple of Nefertari before returning to Aswan.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a typical Nubian restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Nasser
- Visit Abu Simbel temples
- Visit Temple of Nefertari
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari Lake Nasser 
- Day 13
Aswan
Spend the day in Aswan starting with the Red Granite Quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancients extracted stone. Visit the Temple of Philae on a small island accessible by boat. Take a traditional felucca ride along the river to a colorful Nubian village, then ride a camel and see the Monastery of Saint Simeon. Later you'll have free time at your hotel to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tolip Aswan)
Included Activities
- Visit Red Granite Quarry
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Felucca ride on the Nile
- Visit Nubian village
- Camel ride to Monastery of Saint Simeon
- Visit Monastery of Saint Simeon
Landmarks Red Granite Quarry Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae Nubian Village Monastery of Saint Simeon 
- Day 14
Aswan to Luxor
After breakfast, travel along the scenic Nile valley past palm groves and active riverside communities. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the river with its reliefs and crocodile museum. Continue to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples from 2300 years ago. Stop at Esna to see its temple with original roof and colors before arriving in Luxor.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Visit Crocodile museum at Kom Ombo
- Visit Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)
- Visit Temple of Esna
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Edfu Temple of Esna 
- Day 15
Luxor
Experience Luxor's ancient sites spread across both banks of the Nile. Cross by private boat to the west bank to explore the Valley of the Artisans with tombs of craftspeople, the Temple of Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon statues, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Visit the Valley of the Kings with royal tombs and take an electric cart to Ramses' tomb. Return to the east bank to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Museum. End with an evening at the beautifully lit Luxor Temple.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Resort Achti)
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing of Nile River
- Visit Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
- Visit three tombs in Valley of the Artisans
- Visit Temple of Medinet Habu
- View Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Valley of the Queens
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Electric cart ride in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Tomb of Ramses
- Visit Temple of Karnak
- Visit Temple of Khinsu in Karnak
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Evening visit to Luxor Temple
Landmarks 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 Temple of Karnak Temple of Khinsu Luxor Museum Luxor Temple 
- Day 16
Luxor to Hurghada
Have free time in the morning to explore Luxor. Then head to Dendera to see one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes with its impressive brick wall. Visit the Temple of Hathor with its ancient carvings. Travel across desert mountain ranges with scenic landscapes to arrive at Hurghada on the Red Sea.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss In Hurghada)
Included Activities
- Visit Dendera temple complex
- Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
Landmarks Dendera Temple of Hathor 
- Day 17
Hurghada
Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel or optionally visiting the aquarium or Hurghada museum on your own. After lunch, take an excursion to El Gouna, a luxurious resort town with canals and lagoons where you can explore freely. Visit Hurghada's mosque and stroll through the marina with its shops and restaurants before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss In Hurghada)
Included Activities
- Visit El Gouna
- Visit Hurghada mosque
- Walk Hurghada marina
Optional Activities
- Visit Hurghada aquarium
- Visit Hurghada museum
Landmarks El Gouna Hurghada Marina Hurghada Aquarium Hurghada Museum - Day 18
Hurghada to 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 complex with its adobe buildings and the Church of St. Anthony featuring 13th-century Coptic murals. Continue to El Galala, a newly developed desert city with a luxury resort by the Red Sea. Ride the cable car to see the new city before traveling to Cairo.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of St. Anthony
- Visit Church of St. Anthony
- Visit El Galala luxury resort
- Cable car ride to El Galala
Landmarks Monastery of St. Anthony Church of St. Anthony El Galala - Day 19
Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and your tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
