17 Days | 16 Nights
HOLY LAND + EGYPT + CRUISE - 17 DAYS
Do you want to know two of the most fascinating destinations in the world? This 18-day trip to Egypt and Jordan will allow you to explore the wonders of two ancient cultures: ancient Egypt and the Holy Land. In Egypt, you will visit the pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and many other historical sites. You will also sail along the Nile and visit the city of Cairo, the country's capital.
The wonders of the Middle East.
In Jordan, you will visit the pink city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also visit the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth, and the city of Amman, the country's capital. This trip is a unique opportunity to get to know two ancient cultures and discover the secrets of these ancient empires. You will enjoy a tour guided by professionals who will help you understand the history and culture of these countries. You'll also have free time to explore on your own and make your own memories. Book your trip today and discover why Egypt and Jordan are two of the most popular destinations in the world!
Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where you will be received by our representative who will receive and assist you. Transfer to the hotel in a private air-conditioned tourist car accompanied by our representative. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer for a tour of the famous Pyramids of Giza: the Pyramid of Cheops, which is the oldest and the only one that still survives of the Seven Wonders of the World, in addition to being the largest of the pyramids, it was ordered to be built by the pharaoh of the fourth dynasty of Ancient Egypt Cheops, the architect of said work was Hemiunu, that of Kefren, brother of Cheops, which dates back to the 26th century BC. C and that of Mycerinus, pharaoh of the IV dynasty, which was known in his time as "The Divine Pyramid"; the great sphinx, a wonderful statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion; and the Valley Temple. Lunch included Visit the Sakara Desert where the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the oldest stone structure in the world and has an original architectural extension from the first step. Visit the pharaonic and oldest capital of Egypt, Memphis, where the colossus of the powerful king Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer by private air-conditioned tourist car for a tour to the Cairo Museum that contains many pharaonic monuments in addition to the magnificent collection of the young king Tutankhamun. Visit the Citadel of Saladin which is located on a small mountain, Muqqattam. It was the refuge of all rulers from Saladin in the 12th century to Mohamed Ali in the 19th. Visit to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was built in 1824, finishing its construction in 1848. Its height makes it easily distinguishable from any corner of the city, giving it a feeling of certain political power. Lunch included Tour of the area of Old Cairo called the Coptic neighborhood, where the three religions converge and the Hanging Church, the Abu Serga Church and the Ben Izra Synagogue are located. Tour of the Grand Bazaar of Khan El Khalili. end Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning transfer to the airport to take the flight to ASWAN. Arrival in ASWAN. Transfer to the cruise ship, then transfer to board the cruise ship, and then a visit to the famous High Press of Aswan, the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Transfer to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk in ancient Egypt, located in the northern region of the Ancient Egyptian stone quarries. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sailing to Kom Ombo, having breakfast on board the cruise and visiting the Sobek Temple. Sailing to Edfu, lunch on board, visit to the Temple of Horus, dedicated to Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Have afternoon tea during the navigation to Esna. Dinner and accommodation on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sail to Luxor, having breakfast on board and then a visit to the West Bank. Excursion to the royal cemetery of 62 pharaohs, Valley of the Kings. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in approximately the 15th century BC, at El-Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch and dinner on board. Night in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation from the cruise ship. Transfer to visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to board the flight that will take us to CAIRO. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the Sinai Peninsula. Visit Ayun Musa or the fountains of Moses (Mara), then departure to the city of Santa Catalina. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning departure to Mount Moses or Mount Sinai (Mount Horeb). Coming down from the mountain we will visit the monastery of Santa Catalina (if possible). The monastery is the smallest diocese in the world and the oldest active monastery, its library has the oldest manuscripts in the world after the Vatican. Return to the hotel, breakfast and at the scheduled time departure to the border point where we will leave Egypt. Arrival in Arava, via Eilat, transfer to the Jordanian border. Border Procedures and entry into Jordan. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast visit of Petra. Walking tour through a gorge entering the ancient city of the Nabataeans from the third century BC. Visit of the impressive monuments sculpted in pink rock such as the treasure "El Khazne" (tomb of a Nabataean king), the tombs, the obelisks and the altar (al Madhbah.
Continuing towards Amman, Arrival in Amman, Dinner and accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Panoramic tour of the city of Amman, continuing towards visiting Madaba on the way, an ancient Byzantine city where we will see the ancient mosaic of the map of the holy land and the ruins of historical places. We continue around 10km towards Mount Nebo, the place where Moses admired the promised land. From that point we will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and Dead Sea. continue to visit the Dead Sea. then head towards the Alemby Bridge. Visa, immigration and customs procedures. After a bath in the salty waters we continued towards the city of Nazareth. Dinner and accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
We will travel through the Jordan River Valley towards the Lake Shrines. We will visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where the Sermon on the Mount took place. We will arrive at Tabgha, place of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes. We will continue to Capernaum to visit the House of Peter and the Old Synagogue where Jesus preached. We will also visit the Primate of Peter. We will enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit Yardenit, on the Sea of Galilee, the place of Baptisms on the banks of the Jordan River. Dinner and accommodation in Nazareth.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Visit to the city of Nazareth, where we will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the Grotto of the Annunciation, the carpentry, and the Church of San José are located. We continue to Cana of Galilee, site of the first miracle in Jesus' public life, with the transformation of water into wine. Possibilities of celebrating a mass and the renewal of marriages. Back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Nazareth.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Departure to reach the city of Haifa, Israel's third city and important port. Panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Bahai Temple. Visit to Mount Carmel, place of the Virgin of Carmen and Carmelite Sanctuary of Stella Maris. Departure along the main road of Israel to reach ancient Caesarea, where we visit the Aqueduct and the Walls of the Medieval and Roman city. Continuation to the city of Tel Aviv. Panoramic tour of the city. Visit to the city of Yaffo (Joppe). Church of Saint Peter to continue to the Holy and Eternal city of Jerusalem. Transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem, Dinner and accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Depart for a visit to the New City of Jerusalem. Visit of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. From there to the Yad Vashem Memorial. We continue towards Ein Karem, to visit the Sanctuaries of the Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth and to Saint John the Baptist. In the afternoon, travel to Bethlehem. Visit of the Church of the Nativity, Grotto of the Birth, Chapels of San Jerónimo and San José. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Departure via Mount Scopus towards the Mount of Olives. Panorama of the Holy Walled City. Continuation to Gethsemani, Basilica of the Agony. Departure to the Old City. Visit of the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), View of the Temple Esplanade. Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, Tomb of King David, Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper), Dormition Abbey. Dinner. At the indicated time transfer to the airport to take your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Hotel exit. Transfer to the international airport accompanied by our representative to take the return flight. End of our services.
Meals: Breakfast.
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