Name: Best of Egypt, Jordan and Israel
Brand: G Adventures
SKU: 24805
Price: 5799 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (42348 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Cruise down the nile on a felucca
Explore ancient temples and monuments
Gaze at the pyramids and mysterious sphinx
Relax in the dead sea
Camp overnight in the desert
Visit the ancient rock-cut city of petra
Explore the biblical towns of nazareth and bethlehem
Wander through the streets of old jerusalem

What's this trip about?

Explore ancient sights and lost cities in a region that has seen centuries of human history. In Egypt, discover what adventures lie along the Nile, like the Great Pyramids of Giza. Head to Jordan to overnight in a Bedouin tent amidst dramatic desert scenery. See ancient Petra and relax in the Dead Sea. Explore the historic towns of Jerusalem and Nazareth, then check out modern and bustling Tel Aviv. Thousands of incredible moments, one comprehensive trip.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityCairo

End CityJerusalem

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit
LuxorYour G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch
Jordan ValleyYour G for Good Moment: Domari Society Visit
JerusalemYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal
AswānYour Discover Moment: AswānYour Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family
LuxorYour Local Living Moment: Bedouin Camp Overnight
Wadi RumYour Local Living Moment: Druze Village Visit and Traditional Lunch
Isfiya Druze Village
Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx tour
Egyptian Museum guided tour
Felucca Sailing Excursion with support boat for toilet/showers
Kom Ombo and Karnak Temples visit
Colossi of Memnon Visit
Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings visit
Funtasia Project visit
Tel Aviv Old Port of Jaffa tour
Akko
Nazareth and Bethlehem visits
Sea of Galilee tour
Guided tour of Masada
Jerusalem Old City walking tour
Jerash guided tour
Dead Sea visit
Madaba mosaics guided tour
Mt Nebo
Karak Castle guided tour
Petra guided tour
Wadi Rum jeep excursion
All entrance fees to included monuments
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

If this is your first visit to Cairo, we highly recommend that you book an airport transfer. If you opt to prebook the Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour a night of pre-tour accommodation is required as this tour departs at 10am.

Day 2 Cairo/Aswān

Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.

Visit the pyramids and soak in the history of these majestic structures before a visit to the Egyptian Museum. In the evenin...

Day 3 Aswān

Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed. Enjoy s...

Day 4 Aswān

Spend the day exploring Aswan.

One of the most fascinating sights in the area is the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local peo...

Day 5 Aswān/Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.

Boar...

Day 6 Luxor

After breakfast the group will set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit an Alabaster Factory en route back to Luxor. The remainder ...

Day 7 Luxor

After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. F...

Day 8 Luxor/Amman

Take a flight from Luxor to Cairo, then transfer to a connecting flight to Amman, Jordan. Free time to explore Amman on arrival.

You will not be accompanied by a CEO on the flight between Cairo and Amman. Say goodbye to your Egyptian CEO at the Cairo Airport. Up...

Day 9 Amman/Jerash/Dead Sea/Amman

Guided visit to the ancient Roman town of Jerash followed by a visit to the Dead Sea.

Set off on a half-day trip to Jerash, a fascinating site and one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy. Continue on to the Dead Sea. Known for its hi...

Day 10 Amman/Karak/Petra

Start the day with a guided visit to the intricate Madaba mosaics, enjoying the panoramic views from Mt Nebo and a visit to the crusader castle at Karak. Continue to Wadi Musa for the evening.

Depart early for the first stop, Mt Nebo. Learn the ancient history o...

Day 11 Petra

Start early to visit iconic Petra. Enjoy a guided walking tour with your CEO, then opt to hike up to the top of the treasury or explore on your own. This evening, opt to visit a Turkish bath or visit Petra by night.

The site is large so please be prepared for a ...

Day 12 Petra/Wadi Rum

Opt to visit Little Petra in the morning before continuing to Wadi Rum. Head out for a 4x4 excursion during the day before a traditional dinner and overnight at a Bedouin desert camp.

Drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the large...

Day 13 Wadi Rum/Aqaba

Journey to the Red Sea, where you can explore your surroundings or relax on the beach.

Drive to the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach, go snorkelling or check out the city. Make sure to try some fresh seafood for dinner.

Day 14 Aqaba/Amman

Journey back to Amman. En route stop at a G Adventures- supported community cafe for lunch.

Safi Kitchen is part of a nonprofit organization working in the South Ghour region, south of the Dead Sea, to create opportunities for members of the local community. The...

Day 15 Amman/Tel Aviv

Cross the border into Israel and make your way to Tel Aviv. Take a free night to explore.

You will have one CEO in Israel and one in Jordan. In this case you will be transferred to the border and cross over unescorted to Israel – either on your own or with any o...

Day 16 Tel Aviv/Haifa

This morning explore vibrant Tel Aviv. Enjoy an orientation walk in historic Jaffa before driving up the coast to a Druze community for a local lunch. After, continue to Haifa, beautifully set on the slopes of Mount Carmel facing the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 17 Haifa/Nazareth/Galilee

Visit Akko and explore its colourful markets and old city. After, travel to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the largest churches in the Middle East. Continue to the Sea of Galilee for the evening.

Day 18 Galilee/Jericho

Tour the Sea of Galilee area, including the Church of Transfiguration and the ruins of Capernaum. Also visit a local Kibbutz to learn about this interesting communal lifestyle. Continue to Jericho for the night.

Day 19 Masada/Dead Sea/Jerusalem

Visit the fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, relax at the Dead Sea with time to swim before continuing to Jerusalem for the night.

Travel to Masada, and visit the famous rock fortress on a guided tour with our CEO. Opt to hike (or ride) to ...

Day 20 Jerusalem

Take a guided walk through the Old City starting at the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa mosque courtyard. After, walk along the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Explore the winding alleyways and quarters and continue on to the western wall. This...

Day 21 Jerusalem

Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity and the Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees. Return to Jerusalem and visit the Domari Society of Gypsies for lunch and time to get to know the non profit working toward higher literacy rates and employment for women in th...

Day 22 Jerusalem

Depart at any time.

With so much to do and see in Jerusalem, we highly recommend booking post nights to fully enjoy all that the city has to offer.

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Accommodation:

Hotels (19 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), bedouin-style desert camp (1 nt) On this trip you can expect to stay in small local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.

Flights & transport:

Private air-con van, train, felucca, donkey, plane, 4x4, pickup truck, walking. On this trip we will use a mixture of train, private van, felucca, plane and en route to Wadi Rum and our desert camp we will travel in 4x4 vehicles. For more information see the detailed itinerary.

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

15

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Meals included:

21 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

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