20 DAYS EGYPT, ISRAEL AND JORDAN

20 DAYS EGYPT, ISRAEL AND JORDAN

WEDNESDAY - DAY 01 – CAIRO / ARRIVAL:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport then transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cairo hotel

THURSDAY - DAY 02 - CAIRO: (B,L)
Start the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch in the afternoon head to Giza to visit the magnificent Great Pyramids and the defending Sphinx. (Optional additional tours: sound & light show or visit of El-Khan market for shopping)
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

FRIDAY - DAY 03 - CAIRO/ASWAN: (B,L,D)
Upon arrival, take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruisel, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. Afterward, check into your Cruise in Aswan. Afternoon Fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SATURDAY  - DAY 04 - ASWAN/KOM-OMBO/EDFU/ESNA: (B,L,D)
This morning, tour the great Greco-Roman Temple of KomOmbo, that is dedicated to Horus, the Sky God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. returning the boat to sail to Edfu, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time. This afternoon, the ship sails to Luxor via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SUNDAY - DAY 05 - LUXOR: (B,L,D)
eralymorning View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old fashion way. check the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. visit the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Afterward, head to Luxor Temple to admire the huge statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MONDAY - DAY 06 - LUXOR/CAIRO: (B)
Disembark the cruise after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. rest of the day free at leisure to enjoy Cairo on your own.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

TUESDAY  - DAY 07 - CAIRO/DEPARTURE: (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Cairo International airport for your to flight Tel Aviv, upon arrival  transfer to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

 WEDNESDAY  -DAY 08  City Tour of Tel Aviv
Start with a visit to Jaffa (Joppa), the ancient port city linked with biblical stories of Solomon, Jonah and St. Peter. Tour the ancient ruins and walk to the beautifully reconstructed Artists' Quarter. From atop the hill, stop to admire breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and Tel Aviv. Continue to trendy Neve Tzedek (Tel Aviv's "Soho"), the first neighborhood constructed outside of Jaffa and to HaTachana, a renovated Ottoman train station converted to a vibrant entertainment complex. thenstart panoramic tour that begins on bustling Ibn Gvirol Street and travels to Isak Rabin Square with its memorial to the late Israeli Prime Minister. Continue past the Mann Auditorium and Habima, Israel's national theater to tree-lined Rothschild Avenue known for its distinctive Bauhaus architecture dating back to the 1930s. return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

FRIDAY - DAY 09  - Caesarea, Nazareth, Northern Israel
Begin the day with a drive north along the crystal-blue waters of the Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea; see the astounding Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the 2000-year-old theater. At the Visitor's Center, view the informative presentation before departing for Nazareth. Drive through the rolling Galilean hills to the sacred town where, according to tradition, Jesus spent his childhood and youth; visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Saturday - DAY 10, - Day in the Galilee Region
On your day at leisure in the Galilee Region, mix the serene quiet of the pristine Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, with nature, history, and religion. Don't miss the optional full day tour to Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch to understand more about the area. Afterward, return to the hotel for dinner Optional: Full Day Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

SUNDAY - DAY 11,  Yardenit, Beit She'an, Jerusalem
Depart from your hotel in the Galilee Region and stop for a tour of a local diamond factory and showroom. After travel to the Jordan River, considered one of the world's most sacred rivers. Visit the popular baptismal site of Yardenit. Head south to reach the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an, an ancient city dating back to King Saul; see the remains of an ancient Roman city and the ongoing excavations. Before getting to Jerusalem, a stop just outside the city provides a scenic panoramic view. Continue to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

MONDAY - DAY 12,  - Jerusalem Old City Tour
Begin your walking tour of Jerusalem* at the walled Old City with its four distinct sections; the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Follow the steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. Pass through the narrow alleys and souks to visit the Western Wall; continue to Mt. Zion; see the Room of the Last Supper and the traditional Tomb of King David. The remainder of the day is on your own. Stroll through the lanes of the Old City, visit the exotic bazar. return to the hotel.

Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

TUESDAY - DAY 13,  - Day in Jerusalem
Visit the New City  Drive via the Supreme Court building and the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, to the Israel Museum. Here, view the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem during Second Temple period.  afternoon tour to Bethlehem includes a visit to the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Christ, the milk grotto church then the shepherd's feelde where the Angel appeared to the shepherds   A stop for local olive wood handicrafts. return to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

WEDNESDAY - DAY 14,  - Day in Jerusalem
Visit the Old City Jerusalem  Begin at the Zion Gate, where provisions for the Jewish Quarter were smuggled during the War of Independence. Walk to the Cardo, the ancient Roman Street that was the main shopping area during the Roman and Byzantine Periods. Visit the Jewish Quarter and view the four Sephardic Synagogues, each one built separately to fit the needs of the Sephardic community at the time of its construction. Next, tour the Herodian Quarter, an area once populated by aristocratic families and Temple priests. Lastly, tour the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center in the Archaeological Park, then visit once more the church of the holy Sepulcher. return back to the hotel.
 Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

THURSDAY - DAY 15, - Travel to the Dead Sea (Jordan)
The journey to Jordan begins at the Allenby Bridge border crossing where you'll be escorted through formalities and met by Avatar travel Tour Manager. Israel Departure tax of $50-$60 is payable locally.  travel to your hotel at the Jordanian Dead Sea. Here, you can float in buoyant, salty waters at the lowest spot on earth. Take time to relax and enjoy the benefits of the mineral-rich therapeutic waters.
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

FRIDAY - DAY 16, - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak Castle
After breakfast, travel to Petra. En route, stop at Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Afterward, stop at Moses Springs and visit a mosaic school and workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about this incredible craft. After lunch in Madaba, proceed to Shobak Castle. The ruins of this Crusader castle are located just east of Arabah. Arrive in Petra for overnight
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

SATURDAY - DAY 17,  - Petra City Tour
A wonderful day exploring Petra! Enter the "rose red" city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. At the end, you’ll gaze in total amazement at Petra’s most extraordinary monument - the towering Treasury building rising over 140 feet. Beyond, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theater, burial chambers and water channels - all remnants of a once great Nabatean culture. Today, Petra is both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience! After lunch, there will be time on your own to further explore Petra before returning to the hotel
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

SUNDAY - DAY 18, - Wadi Rum Desert, Travel to Amman
Morning departure to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and pastel colored sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the "Valley of the Moon", served as inspiration (and site of the filming) for T.E. Lawrence’s novel, Lawrence of Arabia. Ride in a 4x4 vehicle to explore the valley, with its looming rock faces that seem to grow directly out of the sand and endless skies. Cross the huge red sand dunes and the eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as "The Seven Pillars". Then, lunch in an authentic Bedouin tent in the midst of the desert, where you’ll be introduced to "Zarb" - a selection of foods cooked in an oven with hot coals beneath the desert floor. Afterward, travel to your hotel in Amman
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

MONDAY - DAY 19, - Jerash, Amman City Tour
This morning, journey north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, was part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded street. After lunch, proceed to a city tour of Amman, often referred to as the "White City" because of the white stone used to build the houses. Amman is among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. The balance of the day is at leisure. Later this evening, savor a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Manager and travel companions
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TUESDAY - DAY 20, - Depart Jordan
After breakfast at the hotel , Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

 Tour package includes:

• 3 night Cairo
• 3 nights Nile Cruise
• 2 nights Tel Aviv
• 2 nights Galilee Region
• 4 nights Jerusalem
• 1 night Dead Sea
• 2 nights Petra
• 2 nights Amman
• all transfers as per itinerary
• all sightseeing as per itinerary
• all entrance fees as per itinerary
• all hotels and cruise tax
• service of an English speaking guide

Tour package exclude:

• International flights
• Tips
• any personal needs
• Entry Visa

Tour package Hotels used:

• Cairo Ramses Hilton hotel or similar
• Tamr Henna Nile Cruise or similar
• Ron beach hotel Tiberias or similar
• Leonardo hotel Jerusalem or similar
• Ramada dead Sea Jordan  or similar
• Imperial Palace Hotel Amman or similar
• Petra Panorama Hotel i Petra or similar
• Leonardo Art Tel Aviv or similar