The Grand Epic of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel

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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.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairo
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Around The World
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Flights: Cairo - Aswan, Luxor – Cairo, Cairo – Amman (airport tax and fuel fee included)
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Private transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

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Itinerary

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 Sa...

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 Moh...

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 contin...

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 belie...

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,...

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 ...

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 mos...

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 n...

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...

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 Ge...

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 ...

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!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,781
Price per day$342
Last Updated: 3/1/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Usha

Sep 2022

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A perfect trip

17 days to Egypt, Jordan and Israel was our first booking with Odynovo , and Susan, our Rep.There were 6 of us traveling. We had planned our way there and our way ou...

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MAM

Jul 2022

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Jul 2022

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Jul 2024

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Mar 2024

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Jamie Sickel

Jun 2023

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Amazing Trip to Egypt with Odynovo!

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival in Cairo or departure from Tel Aviv
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Excess Baggage Charge for flight
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • Cairo: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar
  • Nile River Cruise: M/S Blue Shadow II or similar
  • Amman: Ayass Hotel or similar
  • Petra: Petra Moon Hotel or similar
  • Dead Sea: Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar
  • Jerusalem: Arthur Hotel Jerusalem - an Atlas Boutique Hotel or similar
  • Notes: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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