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28 Days | See beneath the surface of this diverse and captivating region
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28 days
Start
Cairo, Egypt
Finish
Tel Aviv, Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Trip Code
XEPMC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
25 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 15 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (23 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)
From £10,687(28 days)
Trip Informations
Modern marvels, ancient sites and religious treasures await on a 28-day Premium adventure through Egypt, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Admire the the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, cruise down the legendary Nile, immerse yourself in Bedouin culture in Wadi Rum, float in the salty Dead Sea and stand in awe of the elaborate Treasury of Petra. Journey from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv and gain an understanding of the region’s diverse viewpoints, visiting major religious and historical sites with insights from local experts. With premium accommodation, local leaders and a relaxed pace all as standard, you’ll be enjoying these masterpieces in all their prized glory.
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein, the majesty of Petra, and embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum.
Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop, sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca and a zarb dinner with your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum.
Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience; an incredible sound and light show.
Relax with four nights on a premium Nile riverboat, experience isolated elegance during your stay at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum, and stay in Palestine’s first heritage hotel in Bethlehem, your Feature Stays for this adventure.
Taste the best of Middle Eastern cuisine during high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, traditional meals in family homes, a family-run cooking class in Amman and lunch on the best hummus in Jerusalem.
Experience for yourself some of the world’s most renowned religious sites – the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of the Nativity, Qumran and the Western Wall. Discuss history with a geopolitical expert (Exclusive Experience), experience a cooking class at a refugee camp and have dinner with a family in Jericho.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip takes in many religious sites, so it’s best to come prepared. You will need to bring clothes that cover arms and legs – a light scarf is a good idea for hot days.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
25 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 15 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (23 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)
Activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Cairo - Welcome Dinner
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Cairo - Egyptian Museum
Alexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
Alexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery
Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria - Fort Qaitbay
El Alamein - War cemeteries and museum
Luxor - Karnak Temple
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan - Philae Temple
Aswan - Sharia el Souk
Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
Aswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
Aswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca
Aswan - Elephantine Island
Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
Cairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
Cairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe
Amman - Welcome Dinner
Jerash - Roman ruins
Amman - cooking class and dinner
Madaba - St Georges Church
Mt Nebo - Site visit
Shobak - Shobak Castle
Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk
Jerusalem - Welcome Dinner
Jerusalem - Leader-led orientation walk
Jerusalem - Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
Jerusalem - Old City walking tour
Jerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem - Rooftop views from the Austrian Hospice
Jerusalem - Temple Mount Courtyard
Jerusalem - Garden of Gethsemane
Jerusalem - Mount of Olives
Bethlehem - Church of the Nativity & Shepherds' Field
Bethlehem - Refugee Camp Cooking Class
Jerusalem - Conversation with a regional expert
Masada - Fortress visit by cable car
Qumran - Archaeological site visit
Dead Sea - Visit and float
Jericho - Home Cooked Meal
Tiberias - Sea of Galilee boat ride
Capernaum - St Peter's Church
Nazareth - Church of Annunciation & Mary's Well
Haifa - Bahai Gardens view & photo stop
Caesarea - Roman ruins
Tel Aviv - Leader-led tour of Old Jaffa
Add on activities
Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP270
Urban Adventures - Islamic Cairo in Depth Tour - USD86
Urban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - USD82
Cairo - Urban Adventures Downtown Cairo Tour - USD40
Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP900
Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP400
Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD45
Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP180
Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP2000
Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP200
Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings - USD130
Aswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - USD40
Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
Petra - Petra By Night - JOD17
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on.
You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
4. Yom Kippur will take place on September 24-25 2023. The Israel and Palestinian Territories portion of XEPMC230830 will feature a modified schedule to accommodate all described activities. The departure will feature 1 additional night in Tel Aviv and 1 less night in Jerusalem. On Yom Kippur, there will be a walking tour in Tel Aviv, followed by free time. Please ask your sales consultant for more details.
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