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Trip	The Grand Epic of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel by Odynovo 5 \| Excellent 966 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve	16 Day Israel, From Sea to Sea by Gate 1 Travel 3.5 \| Average 746 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip See Offer

Duration	14 days	16 days
Price From	$ 4,781	$ 6,429
Price Per Day	$ 342	$ 402
Highlights	Discover the mysterious pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Kings Valley Cruise leisurely along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor View the Promised Land from Mt. Nebo and the Mosaic Map of the Holy Land Trace the footsteps of Jesus and explore the old and new cities of Jerusalem	Visit Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, and the astonishing Western Wall Tunnels In Jerusalem, share a Sabbath Dinner with a family at their private home - a feast of local favorites! On the fabled mountaintop of Masada, you'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod Relax at a spa hotel and swim in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea A jeep tour along dramatic Ramon Crater explores the surreal scenery and lunar-like landscape of the area Tour historic Ben-Gurion Cottage with exhibits reflecting Ben-Gurion's personality and world views Enjoy wine tasting at Carmey Avdat Winery, along the Negev Wine Route In Haifa, view the Baha'i Shrine and see the magnificent and serene Baha'i Gardens Discover timeless Acre (Akko) on a walking tour that takes you into the subterranean city Descend by cable car to the magical underwater grottos and sea caves at Rosh Hanikra At the mystical city of Safed, experience a Kabbala session and stroll along the picturesque ancient lanes View beautiful Byzantine mosaics, including the 'Mona Lisa of the Galilee' at the ancient city of Zippori Tour the astounding archaeological site of Caesarea, with its Roman and Crusader ruins Admire the splendid Bauhaus architecture in Tel Aviv, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site Walking tour of ancient Jaffa, along the winding cobblestone lanes to the Artists' Quarter †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Trip Style	Private guided tour	Small group tour
Lodging Level	Premium	Standard
Physical Level	2- Easy	3- Moderate
Travel Themes	Cultural Religious Around the World	50 plus
Countries Visited	Egypt Nile River Israel	Israel Dead Sea
Cities and Attractions	Amman Aswan Bethlehem Cairo Dead Sea Jerash Jerusalem Luxor Petra Tel Aviv	Bethlehem Dead Sea Eilat Galilee Haifa Jerusalem Tel Aviv
Flights & Transport	Internal airfare and ground transport included	Ground transport included
Activities	History Nature Photography River cruise Ruins & Archaeology	N/A
Meals Included	13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners	N/A
Description	The Middle East is a grand epic, a cradle of civilizations and complicated land. In the 14 days, we will take you to discover the mysterious pyramids, temples, and the Nile in Egypt, get lost in the lost city of Petra in Jordan, and trace the footsteps of Jesus in Israel and Palestine.	4 Jerusalem, 1 Dead Sea, 2 Eilat, 2 Sde Boker, 2 Haifa, 1 Galilee Region, 2 Tel Aviv

Itinerary: The Grand Epic of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel

Day 1: Arrival - Cairo

Overnight: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt, once the mighty land of pharaohs!

Upon touchdown, you will be met by our airport representative and then transferred to your hotel with a private vehicle. Check-in and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Begin your exploration from Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital of the Old Kingdom, which is now an open-air museum sheltering the 10-meter-long statue of Rameses II. Your next stop, the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara Necropoleis, is widely regarded as the oldest pyramid in the world. Finally, visit the most iconic pyramids complex at Giza and the Great Sphinx.

Day 3: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Step into the Egyptian Museum for a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian history from

the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. Later, proceed to the medieval Citadel of Saladin in Old Cairo. The inside Mohammed Ali Mosque, which dominates the eastern skyline of Cairo, is the symbol of the citadel. Afterward, spend some time browsing and shopping in the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to the hotel.

Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Take a morning flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, go straight to your Nile cruise ship to check in. Your shore excursion in Aswan includes the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Late in the afternoon, take the chance to sail on the Nile with a traditional Egyptian Felucca and explore the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island.

Day 5: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Cruise on, and when the ship arrives in Kom Ombo, go ashore to see the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other to Sobek. Return to the ship and continue your journey to Edfu for the Temple of Horus. Also known as the Temple of Edfu, it is the second-largest temple in Egypt after Karnak Temple.

Day 6: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Once the ship arrives in Luxor in the morning, disembark to explore the west bank of Luxor. Step into three tombs of the ancient Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings to learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs and burial practices. Following it is the renovated Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive terraced sandstone complex built into mountain cliffs. During the tour, you can also take pictures with the massive Colossi of Memnon, who guard the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III for thousands of years.

Day 7: Luxor - Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Disembark the cruise and continue to explore the east bank of Luxor. You will find two of Egypt's most important sites, the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. They were linked by a 3-kilometer-long avenue of Sphinxes, part of which is still visible today. You will gain more about Egyptian history through the massive columns with intricate carvings, great statues of quite impressive sizes, obelisks, and so on.

After the tour, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

Day 8: Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Amman

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, the beating heart of Jordan. On arrival, our representative will welcome you and introduce you to your English-speaking

chauffeur for a private tour of the Roman ruins of Jerash. With a knowledgeable local guide, you will visit the spectacular forum, street, temple, and theater in this ancient Roman city. Afterward, return to Amman for quick sightseeing in the capital city with your chauffeur to see the citadel on its highest hill, the Roman theater, and the Archeological & Folklore Museums.

Day 9: Amman - Petra

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Petra

Leave Amman behind and move forward to Petra hidden in a basin surrounded by mountains in southern Jordan. There are three stops on the way, with the first at Mt. Nebo for a view of the Promised Land and the beautiful mosaics in the Moses Memorial Church. The next will be at the Greek Orthodox St. George's Church in Madaba to marvel at the mosaic map that depicts the holy land – Palestine of the 6th century. The last will be at a Jordanian handicraft shop for you to understand how to create exquisite mosaic artworks with Byzantine influence.

Day 10: Petra - Dead Sea

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Dead Sea

Take your time to explore Petra. In the first two hours, with a professional tour guide, you will click off the must-sees in the lost city and learn about the history and exotic life of ancient Nabataean, a branch of nomadic Arabs who built Petra into a prosperous trading hub in its time. Afterward, have some free time to discover more in the rosy city at your pace.

In the afternoon, turn north to the northeast shore of the Dead Sea for a relaxing night.

Day 11: Dead Sea - Allenby Bridge - Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

Have a leisurely morning to enjoy the legendary Dead Sea. Later, take the private transfer to Allenby Bridge Border. There, you need to take a shuttle bus or an authorized vehicle traveling about 5km to Israel to meet your Israeli driver at the parking lot in front of the exit of Israel Terminal for the private transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Day 12: Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

Get known of Jerusalem with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives, the location of biblical events. At the foot of it, you will visit the Church of All Nations and the adjacent Garden of Gethsemane. Then, enter the Old City from the Lion's Gate, the start of Jesus' last walk from prison to crucifixion. Walking along the Via Dolorosa, you will arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Winding the way through the alleys in the holy city, you will reach the Wailing Wall and then Mount Zion to see the Cenacle – the site of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb.

Day 13: Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

About 10km south of Jerusalem, Bethlehem is said to be the birthplace of Jesus. Spend the morning exploring this Palestinian city, including the Church of the Nativity with a silver star marking the place where Jesus was born, the Manger Square connecting several streets related to Jesus, and the Shepherds Field where angels first announced the birth of Jesus.

In the afternoon, return to explore the New City of Jerusalem. Discover the model of the holy city in the time of the Second Temple and the Dead Sea Scrolls at Israel Museum, mourn for the prey at the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem, and glance at local's life at the Machane Yehuda Market.

Day 14: Jerusalem - Tel Aviv - Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Leisure time until being picked up by your private driver and transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your homebound flight. Say goodbye to Israel!

Itinerary: 16 Day Israel, From Sea to Sea

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Tel Aviv and Transfer to Jerusalem
Welcome to Israel! Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Thursday - City of David, Jewish Quarter, Western Wall Tunnel
Begin the day at the City of David, and visit the Gihon Spring, which was Jerusalem's main water supply. Continue to the restored Jewish Quarter. Arrive at the Western Wall, the only remaining portion of the Second Temple and walk through the Western Wall Tunnels. Stroll along the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street. Conclude with a panoramic view of the Temple Mount where the Temple once stood. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Friday - Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Home Hosted Shabbat Dinner
Today's exploration begins with a visit to the Israel Museum. View the Scale Model, a miniature replica of ancient Jerusalem from the Second Temple period and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Afterward, drive to Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust. Continue to Mishkenot Sha'ananim, a neighborhood dating to the late 1850's, the first building project outside the Old City Walls. Finally, drive by the quarter of Me'a She'arim, to get a glimpse into the ultra-Orthodox Jewish life. On this eve of Shabbat, join the Jerusalemites preparing for the Sabbath at the Western Wall. Tonight, you're invited to a Shabbat dinner with a family at their private home
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday - Mt. Scopus Observatory, Mt. Zion, Christian Quarter
This morning, observe panoramic views of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus. Take a walking tour of the Old City beginning at Mt. Zion. Visit the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David. Walk the path of Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one the holiest Christian sites in the world. Visit a fabric store and meet a third-generation fabric merchant who imports hand-woven silk, cotton and gold-threaded cloths from Africa and uses them to create robes for Christian priests, Muslim imams and ultra-Orthodox Jews. Stroll through the bazaars with their wondrous aromas and sights. This afternoon, join the optional Bethlehem* tour to visit the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ
*Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority, requiring a brief inspection and local guide
Optional: Half Day Bethlehem (PM)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday - Ein Gedi, Masada Fortress, Dead Sea
Depart from Jerusalem and travel to the lowest spot on Earth, the Dead Sea. Drive pass the Qumran Caves where the world-famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by a Bedouin shepherd. Then, on to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Continue to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend by cable car to the top of the ancient fortress. Visit the archaeological sites including the remains of Herod's Great Palace, a synagogue, bath houses, dwellings, and workshops. Descend and proceed to your hotel, on the shores of the Dead Sea. Perhaps float in the buoyant waters or, relax by the beach before dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Monday - Agriculture in Arava Desert, Kibbutz Ktura, Timna Park
Travel south, passing by the Dead Sea Works, producers of potash products. Visit the Yair Research & Development in Hazeva promoting agriculture in the desert. After lunch along the way, visit Kibbutz Ktura, a small dwelling originally settled by a group from the USA, where its members maintain the original lifestyle of communal life. Continue to Timna Park, where ancient Egyptians carved and melted copper creating tools and ornaments. Arrive in Eilat, Israel's southernmost city at the northern tip of the Red Sea, surrounded by granite mountains and desert scenery. Gather together for dinner tonight
Overnight: Eilat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Tuesday - Day in Eilat
There's lots to do in Eilat, on your day at leisure. Explore the "Underwater Observatory", and watch turtles and stingrays glide by. Stop at the Rare Fish Aquarium to see an interesting collection of fish, corals and sharks. The "Dolphin Reef" offers a unique opportunity to observe and swim (weather permitting) alongside some of nature's most magnificent sea creatures. Or, participate in the optional Full Day Petra with lunch tour
Optional: Full Day Petra with lunch (AM)
Overnight: Eilat
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Wednesday - Neot Smadar, Ramon Crater Jeep Tour
Bid farewell to the Red Sea and travel north to Kibbutz Neot Smadar. Visit the Arts Center Tower, which took thirteen years to build, housing workshops and galleries. After lunch at their inn, drive further through the Ramon Crater, a large erosion crater created millions of years ago when an ocean covered the area. Board an open-top jeep, for a tour of this crater. Later, continue to Sde Boker for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Sde Boker
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Thursday - Ben-Gurion Cottage, Carmey Avdat Winery, Bedouin Experience
In the morning, visit Kibbutz Sde Boker, the final home and self-chosen burial site of Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. Next, travel to Avdat a former Nabataean city, once the most important city on the Incense Route. Tour Carmey Avdat Winery, and enjoy lunch along with wine tasting. Afterward, head to the nearby Shanti House, providing refuge and rehabilitation to at-risk youth. Take a camel ride through part of the original Nabatean Incense Route and view landscapes of the Zin Valley. This evening, savor a Madfoona dinner and learn about the Bedouin way of life and desert customs
Overnight: Sde Boker
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11, Friday - Ashalim Solar Power Station, Zichron Ya'akov, Haifa
On the drive north this morning, you reach the Ashalim Solar Power Station. Take a tour of Israel's solar panel plant. Next, travel along the Trans-Israel Highway to Zichron Ya'akov, located at the southern end of the Carmel Mountain Range. Stroll along the quaint main street of this historical town, lined with cafes and historic buildings. Afterward, travel towards Haifa, passing Druze villages atop Mt. Carmel. View the Baha'i Gardens, and the golden dome of the Baha'i Shrine, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at the hotel in Haifa for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12, Saturday - Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Mi'ilya
Today, travel to the Crusader city of Acre (Akko). Once a thriving Ottoman city, with its bustling fishing port, stunning architecture and monuments recalling the colorful Middle Ages. Descend into the underground city of the Crusaders, and walk through a series of subterranean rooms and tunnels. Acre's Old City is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, take a scenic drive past the rugged terrain of the northernmost tip of Israel to the white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra. Here, descend by cable car (weather permitting) to the astonishing underwater grottoes and sea caves. Afterward, head into the heart of the Galilee region to Mi'ilya, a village inhabited by Melkite Greek Catholics. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. There will time to visit the village, before returning to Haifa
Overnight: Haifa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13, Sunday - Safed, Golan Heights, Mt. Bental, Katzrin
Morning drive to the Jewish mystical city of Safed, where Kabbalah flourished during the Golden Age. View tiny historic synagogues and galleries & shops in the Artists' Colony. Next, ascend to the peak of the craggy Golan Heights overlooking the serene fertile valleys and tranquil villages below. Reach Mt. Bental at the crossroads of Syria and northern Israel. Later, visit the ancient village of Katzrin, an open-air museum, featuring partially reconstructed remains of a Talmudic-era village dating from the 4th to 6th centuries AD. Descend from the Golan Heights and arrive at your kibbutz in time for dinner
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14, Monday - Zippori, Home Hosted Lunch, Caesarea
Travel through the verdant Galilee hills to the ancient city of Zippori, which was the administrative capital of the Galilee region in the 1st-century. Next, share a home-cooked lunch at a private family home in Kfar Kara; learn about traditions and challenges of life in Israel. Afterward, continue to Caesarea, built by King Herod. Explore this archaeological site with its Roman and Crusader ruins, including a 1st-century theater still being used today and a hippodrome that once held over 20,000 people for chariot races. Continue with a drive towards the bustling cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 15, Tuesday - Tel Aviv, Carmel Market, Jaffa, Farewell Dinner
The exploration of Tel Aviv begins with a drive along Rothschild Boulevard, highlighting the Bauhaus architecture of this city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Center for Israeli Innovation, presenting the Israeli Startup Nation. This visitor center features displays of leading Israeli companies, and promising Israeli startups. Continue to Carmel Market, a vibrant marketplace where vendors sell clothing, spices, fruits and food. On to Jaffa (Joppa), the ancient port city eternally linked with biblical stories of Jonah and St. Peter. Stoll along the winding alleyways to the reconstructed Artists' Quarter and view its ancient seaport. From atop the hill, admire panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and the expanding city of Tel Aviv. Tonight, attend a cooking workshop focusing on Israeli cuisine, followed by a Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart Israel
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Due to local events, holidays and site openings, the order of sightseeing may be changed. Details to be provided locally by Tour Manager.

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