Crossroads of Empires: Cyprus, Israel, Egypt & Jordan

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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Discover seven amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites that recall the glory of several ancient civilizations.
    • Wander through the impressive ruins of Kourion, set on a high bluff overlooking the Mediterranean.
    • Embark on an overnight excursion to Luxor, meander down the sphinx-lined entrance, and bask in the grandeur of the Luxor Temple at twilight.
    • Visit important historic sites in Israel including the Sea of Galilee, Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa, Acre, and Jerusalem.
    • Enjoy a daylight transit of the Suez Canal and learn about its construction and ancient trade routes.
    • Explore the majestic Wadi Rum Valley and enjoy a sumptuous lunch surrounded by dramatic desert scenery.

What's this trip about?

    The art, architecture, and archaeological wonders of the eastern Mediterranean are legacies of the world’s most celebrated empires. Over the millennia, a succession of cultures traded, conquered, and settled in these fabled lands, and we follow in their wake, piecing together the pages of the defining chapters of ancient civilizations.The art, architecture, and archaeological wonders of the eastern Mediterranean are legacies of the world’s most celebrated empires.
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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Day 1 Arrive in Larnaca.

Arrive in Larnaca and check in to the /Radisson Blu Hotel Larnaca/ for dinner and overnight. *Accommodation*: Radisson Blu Hotel

Day 2 Visit the ruins of Kourion, one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity.

This morning, visit the ruins of Kourion, one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity. Take a stroll through the extensive site to view the magnificent theater dating from the 2nd century BC, the Roman forum, public baths, a palace complex, state...

Day 3-4 Spend two full days exploring from our anchorage in Haifa.

Spend two full days exploring from our anchorage in Haifa. Highlights include the Sea of Galilee for a visit to visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the site where Jesus delivered the “Sermon on the Mount.” Visit the Byzantine-style church, and admire the beautiful gold...

Day 5-6 From the port of Ashdod, explore some of Israel’s most famous sites.

From the port of Ashdod, explore some of Israel’s most famous sites. In Old Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest ports, take a stroll along the winding cobblestone streets lined with handicraft shops and art galleries to visit the vibrant Jaffa Flea Market. A walking...

Day 7 An extraordinary experience awaits as our ship slips into a convoy of vessels for the southbound transit of one of the world’s greatest engineering feats.

An extraordinary experience awaits as our ship slips into a convoy of vessels for the southbound transit of one of the world’s greatest engineering feats: the 101-mile-long Suez Canal. Its completion in 1869 marked the severing of the African and Asian continents,...

Day 8 Enjoy a delightful snorkeling experience.

Today, board a local boat for a delightful snorkeling experience among the colorful coral reefs. *Accommodation*: The Caledonian Sky

Day 9-10 Disembark in Safaga and depart overland for Luxor, the site of the ancient city of Thebes.

Disembark in Safaga and depart overland for Luxor, the site of the ancient city of Thebes. Check in to the /Hilton Luxor Resort/, the ideal base from which to explore the ancient culture of the Nile Valley. Visit the Temple of Karnak, featuring the Temple of Amun ...

Day 11 From the coastal town of Sharm el Sheikh, take a scenic cruise to Ras Mohammed.

From the coastal town of Sharm el Sheikh, take a scenic cruise to Ras Mohammed, where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Gulf of Suez, for a day of snorkeling. *Accommodation*: The Caledonian Sky

Day 12 Disembark this morning and board 4x4 vehicles for a ride through Wadi Rum, the majestic valley made famous by T.E. Lawrence and featured in the epic movie /Lawrence of Arabia/.

Disembark this morning and board 4x4 vehicles for a ride through Wadi Rum, the majestic valley made famous by T.E. Lawrence and featured in the epic movie /Lawrence of Arabia/. Enjoy tea with a Bedouin family before tucking in to a sumptuous lunch surrounded by dr...

Day 13 This tour ends here.

Board your independent homeward flight. Tour ends here.

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Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

100

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    Breakfast: * Daily activity options including cultural tours, nature walks, snorkelling, and Zodiac cruises * All gratuities * All accommodations * World-class lecture and expedition team * All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner * All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges * Arrival and departure transfers on group dates * Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear * Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance

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