Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem
You'll arrive at the airport and head to your hotel in Jerusalem. After getting settled, you'll have time to rest and recover from your flight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
- Day 2
Jerusalem
Starting with breakfast, you'll check out the Shrine of the Book and the Museum of Israel to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Then you're off to Ein Karen to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist, followed by Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Later in the afternoon, you'll travel to Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide to see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field before heading back to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New City of Jerusalem
- Visit Shrine of the Book in Museum of Israel
- View Dead Sea Scrolls
- Visit Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit Shrine of Saint John the Baptist in Ein Karen
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Guided tour of Bethlehem with Palestinian guide
- Visit Church of the Nativity
- Visit Grotto of the Manger
- Visit 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
You'll start in the Old City from Mount Scopus, taking in the views from Mount of Olives. From there, you'll go to Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, then walk through the Old City to the Western Wall and along the Via Dolorosa to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The day finishes at Mount Zion where you'll see the Tomb of King David, Cenacle, and Abbey of the Dormition.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Scopus
- Visit Mount of Olives
- Visit Gethsemane
- Visit Basilica of the Agony
- Visit Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk the Via Dolorosa
- Visit 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 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
You'll leave early to reach the Israel-Jordan border at Sheik Hussein Bridge for border procedures. After crossing, you'll explore the Fortress of Ajlun, a 12th-century castle, and stop at the Church of Saint Sergius. Then it's on to Jerash to walk through the Roman archaeological site before settling into your hotel in Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), 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
This morning you'll travel to the Desert Castles from the 7th-8th centuries, starting with Qasr Kharana and Qusayr Amra World Heritage Site to see the remarkable frescoes. After lunch in Madaba, you'll visit the Archaeological Park and the Church of St. George with its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Later you'll head to Mount Nebo, the place where Moses looked over the Promised Land, before returning to Amman.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Kharana castle
- Visit Qusayr Amra castle
- Visit Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit Church of St. George
- Visit Mount Nebo
Landmarks Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo 
- Day 6
Amman to Dead Sea
You'll travel to Bethany on the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. You'll see the Dead Sea Museum and the impressive Panorama Complex, then check into your hotel by the Dead Sea. Later you can take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Jordan)
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Dead Sea Museum - Day 7
Dead Sea to Petra
You'll start early following the historic King's Road along the Moab Kingdom route from the Bible. First up is Karak Castle, an impressive 12th-century fortress, then the stone village of Dana on a cliff. After that, you'll go to Shobak to photograph the Crusader Castle before heading to Wadi Musa to check out the Moses Spring and Petra Museum. In the evening you can choose between a Turkish bath or a light and sound show.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Karak 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 Wadi Musa Moses Spring Petra Museum - Day 8
Petra to Wadi Rum
You'll explore Petra today, walking through a narrow canyon where temples and tombs are carved into cliffs. After grabbing lunch, you'll head to Wadi Rum desert and board 4x4 vehicles to see the landscapes. A 45-minute camel ride follows, and you'll also visit Khazali Canyon to see engravings about Arabic language origins. You'll spend the night in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campamento Mazayen)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Petra archaeological site
- 4x4 vehicles tour of Wadi Rum
- 45-minute camel ride in Wadi Rum
- Visit Khazali Canyon
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon - Day 9
Wadi Rum to Saint Catherine
You'll travel to Aqaba, Jordan's second city on the Red Sea, and take a walk through the center. Then you'll continue to the Israel border at Eilat, a modern tourist city where you can relax and swim on excellent beaches. Along the way you'll pass by Pharaoh's Island with Saladin's fortress before crossing into Egypt's Sinai region and arriving at Saint Catherine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mosaique Beach Resort Taba)
Included Activities
- Walk through Aqaba city center
- Visit Eilat
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Eilat beaches
- Photograph Pharaoh's Island and Saladin fortress
Landmarks Aqaba Eilat Pharaoh's Island - Day 10
Saint Catherine to Cairo
You'll visit the walled monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai, a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to tradition, Moses saw the Burning Bush here. Then you'll travel through Sinai Desert's nice landscapes, stopping at the Well of Moses (an oasis-like biblical site), before going through the tunnel under the Suez Canal to reach Cairo by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
Landmarks Saint Catherine Monastery Mount Sinai Well of Moses Suez Canal 
- Day 11
Cairo
You'll spend the day exploring the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos along with the Sphinx carved from rock. Next you'll check out the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art collection and treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. After lunch, you'll tour the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, then walk through the Coptic neighborhood to see the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- View Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos
- View Sphinx
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Hanging Church
Optional Activities
- Enter inside the pyramids (tickets not included)
Landmarks Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Sphinx Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church 
- Day 12
Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Luxor. Once you arrive, you'll head to your cruise ship and board. Full board meals start right away. Before settling in for the night, you'll see the impressive temples of Luxor and Karnak.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit Temples of Luxor and Karnak
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Temple of Karnak 
- Day 13
Luxor to Esna
You'll visit the Necropolis of Thebes and explore the Valley of the Kings with tombs of pharaohs including Ramses III, Seti I and Amenhotep II. You'll see the Colossi of Memnon and tour the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut and Temple of Medinet Habu. During the day you'll enjoy the Nile riverbanks from your cruise, and in the evening there's a disco with entertainment before the ship navigates overnight toward Esna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatsepsut
- Visit Temple of Medinet Habu
Optional Activities
- Onboard disco and entertainment
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatsepsut Temple of Medinet Habu 
- Day 14
Esna to Aswan
You'll arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, a well-preserved Ptolemaic temple that was partially buried during Nile floods but has been fully restored. Next you'll head to Kom Ombo to see the unique temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where there's a Nilometer and mummified crocodile to view. In the evening there's a Chilaba party where you can wear local traditional outfits (available for purchase at local markets). The ship cruises overnight toward Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Optional Activities
- Chilaba party with local traditional outfit (available for purchase at local markets)
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 15
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan and first visit the Red Granite Quarry to see the famous 41-meter high Unfinished Obelisk. Then you'll tour the impressive Aswan Dam, one of the world's largest, which created Lake Nasser. You'll also see the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis on a small island accessible by boat. In the afternoon, you'll take a felucca cruise on the Nile in traditional sailing boats to Kitchener Island and explore the Botanical Garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barco Crown Jewel)
Included Activities
- Visit Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Felucca cruise on the Nile to Kitchener Island
- Visit Botanical Garden
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Abu Simbel (NOT included in itinerary) - visit western desert and temples carved on cliff by Ramses II with 20-meter high statues, Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor, approximately 280 kilometers from Aswan
Landmarks Red Granite Quarry Unfinished Obelisk Aswan Dam Temple of Philae Kitchener Island Abu Simbel 
- Day 16
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Cairo. Once you arrive at Cairo airport, you'll head to your hotel. That evening, you'll see the spectacular Light and Sound Show at the Giza Pyramids.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Light and Sound Show at Giza Pyramids
Landmarks Giza Pyramids - Day 17
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and your services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
