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28 Days | See beneath the surface of this diverse and captivating region
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Cairo, Egypt
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Tel Aviv, Israel and the Palestinian Territories
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Trip Code
XEPMC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
25 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 15 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
- DAY 1Cairo
- DAY 2Cairo
- DAY 3Alexandria
- DAY 4Alexandria
- DAY 5Cairo
- DAY 6Nile Cruise - Luxor
- DAY 7Nile Cruise - Edfu
- DAY 8Nile Cruise - Aswan
- DAY 9Nile Cruise - Aswan
- DAY 10Abu Simbel
- DAY 11Aswan
- DAY 12Aswan
- DAY 13Cairo
- DAY 14Cairo
- DAY 15Amman
- DAY 16Amman
- DAY 17Dead Sea
- DAY 18Petra
- DAY 19Petra
- DAY 20Wadi Rum
- DAY 21Amman
- DAY 22Jerusalem
- DAY 23Jerusalem
- DAY 24Jerusalem
- DAY 25Jericho
- DAY 26Haifa
- DAY 27Tel Aviv
- DAY 28Tel Aviv
Inclusions
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25 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 15 dinners
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Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep
bed Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (23 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)
festival Activities
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circleCairo - Welcome Dinner
circleCairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
circleCairo - Egyptian Museum
circleAlexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
circleAlexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery
circleAlexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
circleAlexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
circleAlexandria - Fort Qaitbay
circleEl Alamein - War cemeteries and museum
circleLuxor - Karnak Temple
circleLuxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
circleLuxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
circleLuxor - Hatshepsut Temple
circleLuxor - Colossi of Memnon
circleIzbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple
circleAswan - Philae Temple
circleAswan - Sharia el Souk
circleAbu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
circleAbu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
circleAswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
circleAswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca
circleAswan - Elephantine Island
circleAswan - Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
circleAswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
circleCairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
circleCairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
circleCairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
circleCairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
circleCairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe
circleAmman - Welcome Dinner
circleJerash - Roman ruins
circleAmman - cooking class and dinner
circleMadaba - St Georges Church
circleMt Nebo - Site visit
circleShobak - Shobak Castle
circlePetra - Leader-led tour of Petra
circlePetra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
circleWadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
circleWadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
circleWadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk
circleJerusalem - Welcome Dinner
circleJerusalem - Leader-led orientation walk
circleJerusalem - Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
circleJerusalem - Old City walking tour
circleJerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre
circleJerusalem - Rooftop views from the Austrian Hospice
circleJerusalem - Temple Mount Courtyard
circleJerusalem - Garden of Gethsemane
circleJerusalem - Mount of Olives
circleBethlehem - Church of the Nativity & Shepherds' Field
circleBethlehem - Refugee Camp Cooking Class
circleJerusalem - Conversation with a regional expert
circleMasada - Fortress visit by cable car
circleQumran - Archaeological site visit
circleDead Sea - Visit and float
circleJericho - Home Cooked Meal
circleTiberias - Sea of Galilee boat ride
circleCapernaum - St Peter's Church
circleNazareth - Church of Annunciation & Mary's Well
circleHaifa - Bahai Gardens view & photo stop
circleCaesarea - Roman ruins
circleTel Aviv - Leader-led tour of Old Jaffa
museum Add on activities
circleCairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP270
circleUrban Adventures - Islamic Cairo in Depth Tour - USD86
circleUrban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - USD82
circleCairo - Urban Adventures Downtown Cairo Tour - USD40
circleCairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP900
circleLuxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
circleLuxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP400
circleLuxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD45
circleLuxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP180
circleLuxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP2000
circleLuxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP200
circleLuxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings - USD130
circleAswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - USD40
circleAswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
circlePetra - Petra By Night - JOD17
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Important notes
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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.
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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.
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3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on.
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You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
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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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