Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Tel Aviv (No meals)
Transfer from Ben Gurion airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Overnight Tel Aviv
Day 2: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee (B)
Nazareth, travel along a scenic route with a view of Megiddo. Ascend to Nazareth and stop at the Mount of Precipitation. Then we will drive to the Church of Annunciation next to that is the Church of St. Joseph, viewing the carpentry work that Jesus and Joseph created. Pass Cana where Jesus turned the water into wine, continue on to Mount Beatitude and Capernaum, home of the Benedictine Church.Travel along the Sea of Galilee where you might have a chance to be baptized at Yardenit, in the Jordan River waters. Pass Mount Tabor on the return journey. Overnight Nazareth.
Day 3: Caesarea, Acre, and Haifa (B)
Drive along the Mediterranean Coast to stop at the ancient town of Caesarea. Tour the amazing Roman theater that has been well preserved, and still is in use today, beside it is the hippodrome. Also tour the remains of a Roman temple.Pass through Haifa and see the gold topped Bahai shrine and gardens. Then continue North to stop at Rosh Hanikra, take the cable car down to the grotto's, and walk through the caverns.The final stop for the day is Acre, which was the largest crusader city in Israel. Be amazed at the way Acre is preserved, tour the Turkish prison where the British used tot hang Jews after the immigration from World War 2. Overnight Jerusalem.
Day 4: Jerusalem and Bethlehem (B)
Tour Jerusalem, start with a view of the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Jewish burial tombs, and the Church of all Nations. Enter the Zion gate of the Old City, and pass the Armenian Quarter to the Byzantine Cardo. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to arrive at the Western Wall. Continue to walk along the Via Dolorosa following the Stations of the Cross to arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.Walk through the markets in the Old City, and then depart for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. In Bethlehem walk across Manger Square to the Church of Nativity. When leaving you will see the field of Ruth. Overnight Jerusalem
Day 5: Jerusalem – Amman, Overnight Dead Sea (B, D)
Transfer from Jerusalem to Amman through the King Hussein / Allenby Bridge border (You must have a pre-arranged visa to Jordan, as you can’t get entry visa from this border, and need to pay departure tax of 5 JD), upon arrival, have a quick lunch “own cost” and view the city, continue to the Dead Sea , he lowest point on earth for some free time at leisure. Overnight Dead Sea
Day 6: Petra (B)
Petra for a visit to the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra with a local English-speaking guide for 2 hours. Petra is one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through a 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colours and formations of the rocks. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.
Day 7: Petra – Wadi Rum (B, D)
Head to explore Wadi Rum on a 1.30 hour jeep ride into the Jordanian desert! Wadi Rum was best described by T.E. Lawrence as “Vast, echoing and god-like”, and by the locals as “Valley of the Moon”. Dinner and Overnight in Desert Camp
Day 8: Wadi Rum, Aqaba- Cairo (B)
Transfer to Aqaba airport for flight to Cairo(If this flight not available, we will transfer you to Amman to fly to Cairo from Amman airport)Arrive to Cairo and check in to your hotel for overnight.
Day 9: Luxor tour, Overnight Luxor (B, D)
After breakfast, Transfer to Cairo airport, flight to Luxor, Arrive Luxor in the morning, transfer to your hotel, and check in then start your tour cross the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, and the famous Valley of the Kings, where 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs had their tombs carved out of solid rock. The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, built into the sheer Theban cliffs, As well as the Colossi of Memnon, then continue our tour in the enchanted Luxor, considered the greatest open-air museum in the world. Visit the Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor back to the hotel, Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 10: Cairo (B)
Morning flight from Luxor to Cairo, Now it's time to enjoy our sightseeing journey. Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx that large statue which is one of the most famous monuments in the whole world (Optional Camel ride for 20 - 30 minutes). then visit the Egyptian Museum where you find the greatest Collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and the Home of King TUT treasures. Traditional Egyptian Koshari Lunch meal at your own cost). P.M Visit Khan El-Khalili bazaar and a short walk at Muizz street, Overnight Cairo
Day 11: Departure (B)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the Cairo International airport