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Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours & Trips

Egypt , the gateway to the Middle East , carries centuries of history along the Nile River past Egyptian pyramids and temples. Once you reach Cairo, you can easily get to Israel 's holy land in Jerusalem. You'll notice that despite their proximity, Tel Aviv has an entirely different vibe and just a few kilometres over the border, Jordan hides another ancient treasure, a valley of magnificent temples and tombs, known as Petra .

142 Egypt, Jordan and Israel tour packages with 310 reviews

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Best of Holy Land Israel & Jordan and Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise - 17 Days

The tour was good. The tour guides Uri, Saar, Arkman and Zach were really knowledgable and very helpful. The hotels are nice and clean. The need to pick up members of the goup in different hotels cuts down on our tour time. The long gaps between each domestic flights are less admirable. We had to idle and wait for 7-8 hours for our flight to Cairo and to Aswan and back to Cairo. The flight back to Cairo from Luxor should be on the mid afternoon flight. We didn't arrive back to Cairo till after midnight and had to take an early am flight back to London. This left us no time to rest and have a proper sleep which was badly needed since the whole group got infected and sick from the couple Kurtiss and Christy Sandhoff of California. We are extremely upset that the couple knew ahead of the trip that they had been infected with RSV. Yet, they knowingly boarded the plane, got on the bus and joined the tour without wearing any masks! Mr Sandhoff had been hacking and coughing continuously with productive phlegm from day 1 of the tour and he didn't even put on a mask. They have zero regard for the other members of the group. They were very selfish had the ill intent of infecting everyone in the group. They complained about every little thing and were extremely rude. The whole group finally got infected at different stages of the tour. Some of us got very sick and had to miss part of the tour in Egypt. At this moment, 2 of the members of the group tested positive for COVID! We do not know for sure if the Sandhoff's only had RSV, maybe they had Covid too when they joined the tour. This makes me very upset and mad about the whole situation. We started the tour happy and healthy and we ended up sick and upset. I strongly urge your company to implement stronger measures to prevent this from happening again. That couple, Sandhoff's should be held responsible for causing the spread of their infection to the group. They should be reported to the CDC. And who knows how many other people on the planes got infected too?

Highlights of the Holy Land Israel & Jordan & Cairo Tour - 13 Days

Arrival at Tel Aviv was not as expected. I have to wait more than 30 min for the guide showing my name. They didn´t answer phne, but after 35 min I received a call. Transfer to Jordan and Egypt borders was well organized.

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Israel, Jordan and Egypt 10 days

Overall, it was an amazing trip for our group of 4 to see all the historical landmarks that we'd only read about in books or seen on TV. Once we arrived at our desintations, the tours were informative and well organized. However, the logistics when transferring across borders into another country to get to our next destination need to be greatly improved. We had problems during both of the border transfers. First, between Israel and Jordan, the Jordanian representative named Ramses was not there to meet us. He finally showed up about 30 minutes late. We prepaid Booking Tours for our Visas, so we would not have to worry about getting them ourselves; however, Ramses did not have any information about us and did not have any information about our Visas. This delayed us even longer, because he had to take time to straighten everything out with his company. When he finally got everything straightened out and we got to the tour bus, some of the other customers on the bus awaiting the tour were yelling at us because we were late and were holding up the tour. I spoke with another tour attendee on the bus and she said that they were told that our group was late, and that's why the tour was delayed. In other words, the company blamed us for being late, when we were actually right on time as scheduled. Someone from the tour company dropped the ball when processing our information for the Visas, which Ramses had to straighten out. That's why we were late. I thought it was very unprofessional for them to blame us for the delay when it was really the company's error. This was very stressful at the border crossing, and also while traveling on the bus with people that held hard feelings towards us for something that was not our fault. During the second border crossing between Israel and Egypt, again there was no representative to meet us in Egypt. We tried to explain to the officials there that we were waiting for our tour representative Stenoude who would have our Visas, but still they tried to get us to pay for the Visas AGAIN. When Stenoude finally showed up about 40 minutes late, he said that he was waiting for us outside and taking care of another tour group. It doesn't make sense that he was waiting outside for us, since we couldn't exit without our Visas! This was another very stressful incident. As I mentioned, once we arrived at our destinations, everything moved a lot more smoothly. Tours in Israel were wonderful. The schedules were very punctual and the tour guides were so kind, patient and knowledgeable. If you are lucky enough to get Aviva, Liat, or MIchael, you will not be disappointed! They were outstanding tour guides! In Egypt, our driver Abbas and our tour guide Nassir were the absolute BEST! The streets of Cairo are pure chaos, but Abbas got us everywhere we needed to go and picked us up right on time everytime! Nassir had so much knowledge to share! He was kind, funny, patient and shares so much information. He took pictures for us and even suggested fun shots! He taylored our schedules to spend time doing the things we wanted to do. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Cairo! For anyone that may be thinking of taking this trip, be aware there may be some issues during the border crossings. It may be a little scary, and people will try to pressure you into giving them money, but be firm and let them know that you are waiting for a tour representative (try to have his name) and that he has your Visa. Once you get to your destinations, you will have an amazing time.

• River Cruise

Israel, Jordan and Egypt with Nile Cruise 12 days

Everything is good and excellent except for the tipping ,we don’t know how much to give not like other tour company they let us know how much a day to give the driver and the guide and it’s In our own discretion to give extra for job well done.

Israel, Jordan and Cairo ( 15 days )

• Sightseeing

Dream of Middle East

Egypt, Jordan & Israel - 14 days

The Real Middle East: Israel, Jordan & Egypt - 17 days

Jordan and Egypt on a Budget Tour

havent forgotten the experiences. sleeping on a faloujah along the river nile and under the stars in the jordanian desert in the wadi run, its once in a lifetime experience, what wonderful memories, to impart to the younger kins. kudos to tour radar

Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land - 19 Days

We visited the pyramids, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian museum. We loved the Nile River Cruiser and the sleeper train is something we can’t do at home. Tonga and Momo took great care of us and treated us like family. Our trip would not have been the same without Momo. He was an absolute pleasure to be with and he went above and beyond. To suggesting the yummiest restaurants to go to, to getting us the best deal on souvenirs, to getting us to the sights early before they got busy, to making sure I was taken care of when I wasn’t feeling well, we could not have gotten better service from him. His sense of humour was an added bonus and he was super patient with all of our questions which I’m sure he’s answered a million times over the years. You cannot have a superior guide than Momo!

Best of Israel, Jordan and Egypt 12 Day Tour Package

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Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land with Cruise - 19 days

One of the best tour groups I have ever booked. I would highly recommend them for any future travel.

Land of the Prophets (Classic, Winter, 26 Days)

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What people love about egypt, jordan and israel tours.

My wife and I went on a 17-day tour of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. The tour was well orchestrated. All the details of getting into and out of countries were handled professionally and with little cause of concern to us. Hand-offs between countries went well. We were guided by knowledgable people who had our best interests at heart (with possibly one exception).The only real complaint I have is that TourRadar turned out to be more of a facilitator than a tour agency with its own guides. I was confused when we got to Israel and found that neither TourRadar nor Click Tours (which answered my online questions) was the agency actually leading the tours. Not knowing that we would be connecting with Consolidated Tour Operators (CTO) led to some initial confusion in the Tel Aviv airport. Expecting to be linked up with Click Tours and knowing nothing about CTO, we missed connecting with the airport facilitator in Tel Aviv for nearly an hour while each of tried to find the other. If I had been told to look for a CTO representative, our stressful introduction to the tour would have gone much more smoothly. In Israel and Jordan, CTO handled our tour. In Egypt, the agency was Sylvia. I had expected to be part of a group that held together for the entire 17 days, but that wasn't the case. Groups formed and disbanded based on what individuals planned to visit. In Israel there were 11 of us, and we bonded quickly. In Jordan I was surprised that our group dwindled to five. And in Egypt there was only my wife and me. That left us vulnerable in Egypt to the care of our guide, who, because there was just the two of us, managed to fleece us of $150. I would never have signed up with TourRadar if I had understood that my wife and I would be left alone at one point without the safety of a group and unprepared to deal with a guide we didn't fully trust.

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Israel, Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

4.2 out of 5 stars

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Be wowed by world wonders and a religious epicenter.

The Middle East is a global crossroads where events that shaped holy scriptures took place and stories of King Tut come to life. Discover the history behind Jerusalem and Petra before figuring out once and for all how the Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza. Then, live like a local by savoring your fair share of falafel and relaxing in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.

Your tour package includes

• 12 nights in handpicked hotels
• 12 breakfasts
• 4 dinners, some with beer or wine
• 13 sightseeing tours

Included highlights

• Jaffa's Old Town
• Western Wall

An expert specializing in tours of this region is here to help.

Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.

Welcome to Israel! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Join your Tour Director for a sightseeing tour of Tel Aviv, a modern metropolis located on the Mediterranean Sea.

• Walk through the Old Town of Jaffa
• Discover the UNESCO-listed White City, named for its 4,000 buildings built in the Bauhaus and International styles
• Take in Bauhaus architecture at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square, Independence Hall, and Rothschild Boulevard

Spend a free afternoon in Tel Aviv or add an excursion.

Food of Tel Aviv Walking Tour

From $95 per person

Make your way to Jerusalem and explore the sites of one of the world’s holiest cities with your Tour Director.

• Visit the Israel Museum, where you will get a chance to see the Dead Sea Scrolls
• Spend time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum, which is a world leader in Holocaust education, commemoration, and research

After an included lunch, enjoy a free afternoon in Jerusalem or add an excursion.

Bethlehem & the Church of the Nativity

From $85 per person

Delve deeper into Jerusalem’s holy landmarks and cultural quarters alongside your Tour Director today.

• Soak in panoramic views of the city from the Mount of Olives
• See the Church of All Nations and enter the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested before his crucifixion
• Venture into the Muslim, Christian, Armenian, and Jewish quarters
• Pay a visit to the Western Wall, also known as the “Wailing Wall”
• Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Walk through the city’s bazaar as you stroll along Via Dolorosa
• Head to Mount Zion to view King David’s Tomb and the Upper Room, where Jesus held the Last Supper

Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem or add an excursion.

Masada, the Dead Sea & Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin Camp

From $185 per person

Cross into the Kingdom of Jordan and meet up with your Jordanian Tour Director. Together, you’ll visit Jerash where you’ll enjoy an included lunch, then set off to explore some of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman ruins.

Then, continue on to Amman and enjoy a free evening in the city.

Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Amman, Jordan’s capital city.

• Explore the ruins of the citadel and Roman theater
• Step inside the King Abdullah Mosque, a beautiful landmark dedicated to Jordan’s first king and houses some of his personal items
• Walk through the Old City

Please note: Travelers are required to remove shoes when entering the King Abdullah Mosque. Women must cover their hair, arms, and legs. Men must cover their legs.

Travel to Aqaba, a coastal city located on the Red Sea.

Drive to Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon. Hop inside a Jeep to marvel at the region’s landscapes and petroglyphs during a desert safari led by a Bedouin guide.

Travel to the city of Petra, which was carved into the red rocks of Mount Hor, and embark on a guided tour.

• Learn about Petra’s unique architecture, one of the reasons it was named to the list of modern world wonders
• Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site to the famous Al-Khazneh temple
• See the intricately carved pillars and columns that make up the Palace Tomb
• Stroll through the winding gorge known as the Siq

Please note: In order to enter Petra, travelers should be able to walk two miles round-trip in hot weather over uneven terrain. Other modes of transportation may be available for you to book on arrival at an additional cost.

Later, travel to the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea and sit down for an included dinner.

Enjoy a free morning to relax in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Then, fly to Cairo, Egypt. You’ll meet up with a professional Egyptologist, who’s also your Tour Director, and sit down for a late included dinner this evening.

Join your Egyptologist on a guided tour of Giza.

• Uncover the Pyramids of Giza, the only Wonder of the Ancient World to have survived the modern era
• Visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the largest monolith statue in the world
• Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant
• Enter the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum, and explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts alongside your Egyptologist

Please note: If the Grand Egyptian Museum is not yet open to the public, a visit to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum will take its place.

Explore the capital city of Cairo on a sightseeing tour led by your Egyptologist.

• View a number of the city’s 500 mosques, which display some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world
• Visit the citadel that was built in the 12th century by mighty Salah el-Din and originally used as a fortress before it became the residence of the Sultans until 1850
• Stop at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque

Spend the afternoon in the oldest part of Cairo as you explore the labyrinth like alleys, ancient churches, and ornate mosques as you learn more about Egypt’s history.

• Enter the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches dating back to the 3rd century
• Step inside the Ben Ezra Synagogue and view its ornate Turkish style interior that is a place of pilgrimage for North African Jews

Celebrate your trip with your fellow travelers at tonight’s farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to visit Luxor and further explore Cairo.

Fly to Luxor and set off on a guided tour with your Egyptologist.

• View the painstakingly excavated Temples of Karnak and Luxor, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes
• Walk past symbolic statues, view towering pillars, and see ancient hieroglyphics as you explore the temples

Spend the day touring the Nile’s West Bank with your Egyptologist as your guide.

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs hidden in the Theban hills
• Enter King Tut’s tomb, famous for the ancient Egyptian treasures found inside the complex tomb

Spend a free evening in Luxor or add an excursion.

Nile River Felucca Ride & Dinner

Fly back to Cairo and celebrate your trip at an included farewell dinner this evening.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Overall rating 4.2 out of 5

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So happy to have taken this tour. It is a once in a lifetime adventure. The other travelers I met only enhanced the overall experience. I have signed up for two more tours!

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This was the first guided tour I have taken. I did like the fact that I didn't have to do any of the planning (flights , hotels, excursion, ground travel). I just packed my bags, and even that was easy with tips from EF (but I did do my research). The trip was amazing (for some of us, a once in a l...

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This trendy hotel is located in the business district of Aqaba, Jordan. Guests enjoy the infinity pool, rooftop lounge overlooking the Red Sea, and fi...

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This modern hotel is located on the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, restaurant options, and a fitness center. Nearby, you’ll...

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• This tour visits Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least two blank passport pages for entry stamps.
• There is no visa required for U.S. and Canadian citizens to enter Israel.
• A group visa for entry into Jordan will be provided for all travelers whose flights have been arranged through Go Ahead Tours, as well as for travelers who book their own flights and provide Go Ahead Tours with their full passport and flight details.
• U.S. and Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa in order to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can purchase your visa at the airport upon arrival for $25. The entry authorities require exact change in crisp, new bills. You can also purchase your visa in advance by using a visa provider, such as our partner VisaCentral . Additionally, you can opt to purchase an electronic visa on the Egyptian Electronic Visa Portal website (Please note: Canadian citizens may only obtain a visa directly from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate). Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-visa in their systems. However, we advise keeping either a digital or hard copy of your e-visa in case of any system failures.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code IJE.
• You will walk for at least 3 hours daily across uneven terrain, including paved roads, cobblestone streets, and dirt paths, with some steep hills.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Your Tour Director, who’s also an Egyptologist, will be with you throughout the duration of your Egypt tour. There will also be additional staff working alongside your Tour Director to confirm logistics, as well as assist with transfers and on-tour flights. Having these staffers, who are solely focused on ensuring all on-tour logistics go smoothly, allows your Tour Director to dedicate even more one-on-one time to teaching your group about Egyptian history and culture. While it’s customary to tip your Tour Director, you don’t need to tip these additional staff members. 
• You will have a different Tour Director in each country on this tour.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Tel Aviv and depart from Cairo. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A flight from Amman to Cairo is included in the price of your tour. The tour extension also includes a roundtrip flight between Luxor to Cairo.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• A sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended for outdoor activities.
• A small bottle of hand sanitizer may be helpful when other facilities are not readily available while on the road.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches, temples, mosques, or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
• Please be sure to take proper care with sun exposure, as the sun can be especially strong in some of the areas you are visiting.
• Drink bottled water only while in Egypt. Refrain from drinking tap water, including when brushing your teeth.
• Bring a small first aid kit, including antacids, antidiarrhea medication, motion sickness medication, and any prescription medications in your carry-on bag.
• In Egypt, avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables unless they are cooked or washed in clean water and peeled.
• Public restrooms in Egypt can be quite bare. We suggest carrying bathroom tissue and hand sanitizer with you.
• Depending on season and weather patterns, air pollution in Cairo may be problematic for travelers with a history of respiratory problems. Based on your health history, please discuss any precautions with your healthcare provider prior to departure.
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications may be banned in one or all of the countries on this tour. Importing these drugs can carry severe consequences, including imprisonment. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to departure to ensure that any drugs you may want to bring with you are legal in all countries you will visit.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• Israeli food is invariably fresh and very carefully prepared. A typical breakfast may consist of sourdough bread with sheep’s-milk cheese and olives, as well as jam or honey. You’ll find everything from Kosher meals to dishes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, as well as the international choices available in any major city. On the coast, fish is an excellent choice.
• Jordanian cuisine resembles that of the rest of the Middle East. Olives, hummus, sesame seeds, and herbs are typical in many meals. Falafel is the main street food and many meals are served with rice. Hummus and salad are also popular and available at many restaurants. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to sip mint tea or Turkish coffee.
• Egyptian cuisine uses the bountiful harvests of the Nile Valley—corn, eggplant, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, and citrus fruits are popular in many dishes. Don’t miss out on Egyptian interpretations of typical Mediterranean staples like baba ghanoush, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves. Tea is the national drink and is offered at breakfast, after lunch, and in most social situations.
• Israel operates on 220 volts and historically uses a Type H plug, with three flat pins. As the Type H plug is being phased out, you will mostly encounter a new socket that fits both a newer, round-pinned version of the Type H plug as well as the European standard Type C plug with two round pins.
• Jordan operates on 220 volts and uses Type C or G plugs with two round pins or three flat pins, respectively.
• Egypt operates on 220 volts and uses Types C or F plugs with two round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in Middle Eastern hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Israel and Jordan are two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is seven hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• Egypt is one hour ahead of GMT, which is six hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 7pm in Israel and Jordan, and 6pm in Egypt.
• You will use the Israeli new shekel in Israel, the Jordanian dinar in Jordan, and the Egyptian pound in Egypt.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• You may find it useful to have a supply of U.S. currency in small denominations when bargaining for everything from taxi rides to souvenirs.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director, $1USD per person per day for the bus helper, and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• In Egypt, tipping is an important part of the local culture and you will be expected to tip for services including, but not limited to, taking photos in some areas or seeing additional exhibits. Travelers should carry small bills (in USD) for this purpose.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
• As dictated by Egyptian Tourism Police, all foreign groups must be accompanied by an armed guard and/ or convoy.
• Be aware of your surroundings, as pickpockets are active at most tourist sites. We recommend leaving your passport in the hotel safe, and concealing credit cards and cash in a money belt or a hidden pouch.
• Bring photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and other important documents. Keep them separate from the originals.

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15-Day Best of Israel Jordan and Egypt Family Tour

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Create enduring family memories with our vacation package for Israel, Jordan, and Egypt . Discover the holy city of Jerusalem, savor the flavors of Amman, wander through the mystical beauty of Petra, marvel at the majestic Giza Pyramids, unwind on a leisurely Nile cruise, and bask in the sun on the pristine beaches by the Red Sea. We are happy to customize this holiday itinerary based on your specific interests and needs. If you would like to adjust the schedule or plan special-themed events and activities, feel free to contact us!

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Oct. to Mar.

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• Welcome to the promised land!
• Enjoy a private transfer to your Jerusalem hotel with a warm and informative intro to Israel in the company of our knowledgeable representative.
• In the morning, our private guide will meet you at your hotel for an exciting Old Jerusalem walking tour.
• Visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter and explore the extraordinary Western Wall Tunnels .
• Discover the Temple Mount and the iconic Dome of the Rock situated in the Muslim Quarter.
• Embark on a journey through history by walking in the footsteps of Christ along Via Dolorosa , and visit the renowned Holy Sepulchre church in the Christian Quarter.
• Explore the Tower of David Museum located in the Armenian Quarter and take in the stunning panoramic view of Jerusalem from its pinnacle.
• Proceed towards Mount Zion through the Zion Gate and explore the Cenacle , the last supper room, and the Tomb of King David .
• Enjoy the Night Spectacular (Sound and Light Show) at the Tower of David Museum, renowned as "A Jerusalem Journey Through Time."
• Explore Bethlehem by visiting its renowned landmarks, including the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, and Shepherds' Field Chapel.
• Experience a range of emotions upon seeing the Anti-war graffiti on the Israel-Palestine Separation Wall and explore the famous Walled-off Banksy hotel .
• Head to the Mount of Olives and relish the opportunity to gaze upon a breathtaking panoramic view of the Old Jerusalem.
• Discover the Chapel of the Ascension and the Pater Noster Church located on the Mount of Olives.
• Visit the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.
• Experience the vibrant fragrances and delectable flavors of Machane Yehuda Market .
• A private transfer across Allenby Bridge is provided.
• Go cross the Israel-Jordan(Allenby) border and meet our representative on the Jordan side who will assist you with your Jordan Visa on Arrival.
• Visit Amman City and indulge in the Amman food tour . Explore the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre , then savor the flavors and treats while strolling through the old downtown.
• A private transfer to your Dead Sea resort is provided.
• Discover the wonders of the Dead Sea in the morning.
• Head to Petra with your private driver.
• Delight in the intricate Byzantine Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and Palestine, found on the floor of Saint George's Church in Madaba.
• Uncover the secrets of Mount Nebo , the Biblical site where Moses first glimpsed the Promised Land.
• Stay the night in your Petra hotel.
• Explore the enchanting sandstone city of Petra with a 2-hour guided service.
• Walk along the Siq and admire the impressive steep walls on both sides.
• Encounter the Treasury , a majestic carved monument that appears unexpectedly at the end of the Siq.
• Wander around the Street of Facades and discover the Tomb of Unayshu, the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Colonnaded Street along the way.
• Marvel at the size of the Monastery , which is almost twice that of the Treasury and equally stunning in its craftsmanship.
• Head back to your hotel for a night's stay in Petra.
• A private transfer is provided to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo.
• Welcome to the captivating land of Egypt! Our English-speaking representative will meet you in Cairo airport and assist you with your Egypt Visa on Arrival.
• Venture into Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and immerse yourself in a maze of local shops.
• Experience the beloved El Tannoura Dance Show at El-Ghuri Wakala.
• Witness the majestic Great Pyramids on the Giza plateau, an awe-inspiring legacy of ancient Egypt's civilization.
• Take a camel ride for a more-memorable experience of exploring the Giza Pyramids(about 30 minutes).
• Enter the Pyramid of Khafre and explore the secret chambers inside.
• Discover the captivating beauty of the Great Sphinx that once mesmerized Napoleon, presenting a striking scene against the vast desert backdrop.
• Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities* , a remarkable repository showcasing the treasures of ancient Egypt, including the famed Tutankhamun Collection.
• * The Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM) is expected to open in the late Spring of 2024. GH will replace the Egyptian Museum with GEM by then.
• A private transfer is provided to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Philae and the impressive High Dam with your private guide.
• Board the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Spend the night on your cozy cruise ship.
• Explore the unique double-design temple dedicated to two sets of gods: the Kom Ombo Temple .
• Immerse yourself in the rock temple and uncover the Speos of Horemheb at Gebel el-Silsila.
• Enjoy dinner in the serene atmosphere of the illuminated temple grounds.
• Take a horse carriage ride to discover the fantastically well-preserved Temple of Horus .
• Immerse yourself in an unforgettable Egyptian Evening of Fun while savoring a delectable dinner.
• Disembark from your ship after breakfast.
• Explore Valley of the Kings and learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices by entering three of the royal tombs.
• Discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is the only pharaoh's temple on the west bank of the Nile river.
• Have a photo stop at the massive Colossi of Memnon .
• Marvel at Luxor temple 's pillared hall and admire the stunning reliefs on the walls.
• A private transfer to your Hurghada resort is provided.
• Enjoy a leisurely day at a beautiful Red-Sea beach.
• The tour leader will meet you at your resort and guide you on a small-group safari tour to visit a Bedouin Village .
• Drive through the mountains to the Village in 4x4 Jeeps, and discover Bedouin life and traditions.
• Ride a camel and a quad bike to explore the area and witness the amazing sunset views.
• Enjoy a barbecue dinner before heading back to your resort.
• Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer to Hurghada Airport, connecting with Cairo airport for your flight back home.

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Israel-Jordan & Egypt Tour

Embark on a transformative journey through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel with our comprehensive tours and trips. Explore Egypt's iconic pyramids and Nile River, discover Jordan's ancient city of Petra and the mesmerizing landscapes of Wadi Rum, and delve into the religious and historical landmarks of Israel, from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea. Our expertly curated itineraries combine guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and authentic experiences, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure through these culturally rich and historically significant destinations.

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Jordan & Israel: Cultural Crossroads

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Delve into the past and present of Jordan and Israel, uncovering a land of quiet deserts, modern coastlines, ancient ruins, and spiritual roots. Soak in the natural minerals of the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth. Venture through the red-rock city of Petra. Traverse the desert on the back of a pick-up truck and see the ethereal moonlike landscape of Wadi Rum. Engage in a poignant discussion with a Holocaust survivor at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Dine with a local family at a home-hosted dinner. Walk through the vibrant stalls of the Jaffa Flea Market in Tel Aviv. Discover unwavering cultures and connect with the locals as you experience the best of 2 iconic countries.

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• 1 Choice on Tour Options

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• 2 Impact Moments

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13 Breakfasts

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Must-See Inclusions:

On an in-depth tour of Jerusalem, see the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and the vibrant exterior of the Dome of the Rock.

Meander through historic Petra, the “Rose Red City.”

Spend 2 nights in the bustling waterfront city of Tel Aviv.

Cultural Experiences:

Head into the desert on the back of a pick-up truck and see the striking landscape of Wadi Rum.

Engage in a discussion with a Holocaust Survivor at Yad Vashem.

• Impact Moment : Visit a non-profit community center and learn a traditional craft from local women.

Culinary Inclusions:

Dine with a local Jewish family during a home-hosted dinner.

Try your hand at Arabic culinary techniques during an authentic cooking class.

• Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch baked in the sand of Wadi Rum's desert.
• Choice on Tour: Timna Archeological Site or Red Sea Glass Bottom Boat Experience
• Desert Agriculture Research Center
• Sea of Galilee

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Extend your stay with 3 nights in Cairo – an ancient city with an intriguing past. Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of a pharaoh in the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will peruse the relics and treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Wander along rows of antique charms, shiny pendants, and unique goods at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. See the Egypt you’ve always imagined with a day trip to Giza – home to the iconic Great Sphinx and the renowned pyramids. Your other option is to book a pre stay? Guided You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager throughout the extension, except for any time that’s set aside for independent discovery.

• Overnight Flight
• You’re on your way to Egypt. Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you walk amongst timeless wonders.
• Cairo, Egypt - Extension Begins
• Settle into Cairo, an ancient city with an intriguing past. This evening, connect with your fellow travelers and get a taste of local cuisine at a welcome dinner.
• Start your day by exploring the remarkable collections of the Grand Egyptian Museum.* See the statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Walk along el-Moez Street, admiring the elegant Islamic architecture of Historic Cairo (UNESCO) and enjoy some free time to shop in the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Peruse colorful trinkets, hand-painted crafts, polished pendants, and more.
• Cairo - Giza - Cairo
• Fulfill a lifelong dream and head to nearby Giza (UNESCO). Embark on an in-depth visit to the Pyramids of Giza,** one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world. Marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, one of the world’s oldest and largest monuments. Take advantage of some free time to explore these ancient temples on your own. The remainder of the day is yours.
• Cairo - Amman, Jordan
• Wish Egypt goodbye as you depart for Jordan.***

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Discover the treasures of Jerusalem by night, a beacon of three faiths. By bus, enjoy stunning views of the Old City walls, Temple Mount and Mount Zion. On foot, walk through Jaffa gate to the Old City (UNESCO), which combines ancient beauty with timeless allure, and visit the Citadel (also known as the Tower of David). The walls of the Citadel serve as a stage for a “Night Spectacular” show which is a celebration of sight and sound. Amidst the archaeological remains in the Citadel’s courtyard and set to the sound of original music, the story of Jerusalem unfolds through giant breathtaking, virtual reality images celebrating Jerusalem's spiritual and historical role across the centuries.

Venture to the Judean Hills and spend your afternoon in the city of Bethlehem. This historic city is known as the birthplace of Jesus. It is also regarded in Judaism as the hometown of King David and where he was crowned as the king of Israel. Make your way through the town on foot with an expert guide, feeling as if you’ve stepped into another time. You’ll visit the historic Church of the Nativity – built upon the site of where Jesus was born. The church was constructed in the 4th century, and its weathered stone facades allude to its age. Return to Jerusalem in the evening.

Set off in all-terrain vehicles for an exploration of the Arava Desert surrounding Eilat. Experience the desert landscape as you drive off-road into Solomon Wadi (valley) and onto the viewpoint over the ancient Egyptian copper mines dated to the times of the biblical King Solomon. Immerse yourself in the silence and magic of the desert during a walk in one of the more absconded valleys before driving to the top of the Eilat Mountains. From this elevated position, enjoy the sunset and take in the spectacular view over the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula, traversed by Moses and the Jewish people during their 40-year wandering in the desert following Exodus from Egypt. Gather around a bonfire to share tea and freshly-baked desert bread, while taking in expansive views over the 4 neighboring countries in the Gulf of Aqaba: Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Impact Moment: Visit a non-profit community center and learn a traditional craft from local women.

Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch baked in the sand of Wadi Rum's desert.

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Cultural Crossroads of Humanity – Egypt, Jordan and Israel

Experience the dramatic ancient lands that encompass our spiritual roots of humanity within the glory of Israel, Jordan and Egypt

DISCOVER UNESCO SITES & ANCIENT CULTURES OF OUR SPIRITUAL ROOTS

Experience a dramatic world beyond one’s imagination into the ancient lands of human history, iconic legends and spiritual roots, infused with rich cultural beauty. Discover the glory of Egypt, Jordan and Israel on this impactful immersive journey into the beginnings of our faith to gain an appreciation for Christianity, Judaism and Muslim-Islamic beliefs. Delve into the past and present of these three magnificent destinations, uncovering their most treasured jewels from legendary sites to cherished Arabic culinary techniques and traditional handmade crafts designed by local women in a non-profit community. Marvel at the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx with a marvelous finale in Egypt; gain a glimpse into the relics and treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb; and wander along the colorful rows of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Gain access to the new Grand Egyptian Museum and/or visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Venture to Amman, Jordan and experience an extraordinary journey into the “Rose Red City” of Petra with a local historian; soak in the natural healing mineral sales of the Dead Sea; reflect at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (the site of Christ’s baptism); and traverse the desert on a 4×4 excursion to see the ethereal moon-like landscape of Wadi Rum. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims for an in-depth tour of Jerusalem, and visit the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the vibrant exterior of The Dome of the Rock. Engage in a poignant discussion with Holocaust survivors at the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre; walk through the vibrant stalls of the Jaffa Flea Market in Tel Aviv; and enjoy a special traditional dinner hosted by a Jewish family in their home. Join us to embrace the eons of renowned history and iconic wonders, along with mouthwatering bites of savory cuisine and immersive cultural experiences, all surrounded by memorable vistas that will be encountered in this glorious adventure provided by these three ancient cultures!

This is a private THIRDHOME small-group tour with a maximum occupancy of 24.  Our group size is kept small, allowing this Adventure to be a more engaging and rewarding experience for participants. On this active, immersive journey, travelers will connect with the culture of the extraordinary destinations of Egypt, Jordan and Israel in an authentic and more intimate way. 

Who Can Participate

Exchange Club & Adventure Club Members, along with their family & friends ● Age requirement 12+ 

Activity Level

To experience this unique destination, you will need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and various time-period lengths of standing (between 1-2 hrs). In addition, visiting the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops in Giza requires agility as you will have to climb up steep, narrow steps (approximately 1-1 1⁄2 feet tall) on the side of the Pyramid without the help of handrails; and access into the inner chamber will require to crouch and at times crawl up the narrow shaft (this activity is not recommended for guests who have claustrophobia). The desert destinations that will be visited on our Adventure will experience temperatures that may exceed over 100o F (37o C) with high levels of humidity during the days, however cooler evening temperatures are enjoyed. While touring in Jerusalem, guests will need to walk over cobblestones and up/down steep roads for an extended amount of time and navigate hills and uneven ground, and be adaptable to changes in elevation. You can expect some longer guided days, balanced with ample free time to relax or set out on your own to explore each city. Some of the touring days have pre-planned select included group activities in addition to occasional meals together as a group. Guests should bring adequate sun protection, appropriate layers and sturdy walking shoes adequate for walking and climbing on uneven surfaces.

ISRAEL, JORDAN & EGYPT HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the ancient glory and mysticism of three iconic lands – Egypt, Jordan & Israel
• Marvel at the seventh Ancient Wonders of the World – the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
• Encounter the beauty of the tombs of King Tut during a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings
• Gain a glimpse into the lifestyle of a pharaoh in the new Grand Egyptian Museum
• Wander the fabulous rows of local vendors at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar
• Meander through the historic Rose Red City of Petra with a local historian guide
• Journey through the “Valley of the Moon” to Wadi Rum to see this extraordinary landscape
• Reflect at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the historic religious site of Christ’s baptism
• Soak in the healing waters of The Dead Sea for a therapeutic experience
• Enjoy learning traditional Arabic culinary techniques during an authentic cooking class
• Visit a local bookstore for an engaging reading of Arabic poetry with a philanthropic entrepreneur
• Engage with local non-profit artisan community of women to view their handmade crafts
• Marvel at the Via Dolorosa and the Dome of the Rock in Israel; walk the Western Wall
• Stroll the bustling waterfront city of Tel Aviv and take in all its sights and urban culture
• Partake in an authentic Jewish meal hosted and prepared by a local family in their home
• Hear the impactful personal stories of Holocaust survivors at Yad Vashem
• Choose to Add-On an optional Premium Experiences – Enjoy a sensory-immersive full-day explorations into legendary places. Details can be found in the Itinerary expanded version and in the Adventure Optional Premium Experience section.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023

Arrival into cairo.

Our Cultural Crossroads Adventure begins today with international flight arrivals into Cairo per your preferred carrier. Upon arrival at the Cairo Airport, Collette Tours will meet and greet all participants, and ground transfer to the group hotel. Remainder of the day free to relax and explore the city on your own if you wish. Overnight at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel. (Meals on your own this day)

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023

Cairo history & culture excursion.

Awaken this morning, enjoy breakfast and experience an insightful day with our guide as we discover highlights of Cairo. We will begin with the remarkable collections at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and marvel at the statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. We will later stroll along el-Moez Street, admiring the elegant UNESCO Islamic architecture of Historic Cairo. Enjoy some free time to shop in the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar and peruse the colorful market stalls filled with trinkets, hand-painted crafts, intricate jewelry, woven textiles and more. This evening, gather with our fellow travelers to gain a taste of local cuisine at a special group Welcome Dinner. Overnight at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel. (Breakfast and dinner included)

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

Pyramids of giza exploration.

This morning after breakfast, we will depart the hotel for the UNESCO site of nearby Giza. We will embark with our guide on an in-depth visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, one of the world’s oldest and largest monuments and enjoy some free time to explore these ancient temples on your own. We will return to Cairo, and the remainder of the late afternoon and evening is free to further explore the city on your own or relax. Overnight at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel. (Breakfast included)

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

Travel to amman & the dead sea.

Following breakfast, we will depart our hotel and wave Cairo good-bye! Internal flight onward to our next destination – Amman, the innovative capital of Jordan. Arrival flights will be met and our group will be greeted at the airport by our local guide team. Private transportation arrangements have been provided for our journey to the legendary Dead Sea, whose salty shores draw inquisitive nomads, health gurus, and those seeking an exotic locale with well-being indulgence. Check-into the tranquil Dead Sea Marriott Resort and begin to settle into this surreal and peaceful environment where we will be for two nights. Experience unparalleled comfort within this property that is nestled on the shores of the iconic Dead Sea, a short distance from attractions including Mount Nebo, The Baptism Site, Mujib Reserve and more. Gracefully designed with spacious rooms and marble en-suite baths, it showcases beautiful sea vistas from most all its angles. With several on-site restaurants, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, including a signature spa that features a divine Dead Sea salt pool, guests can unwind and rejuvenate in its elegant spaces. Dinner on your own this evening. Overnight at the Dead Sea Marriott Resort.

MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023

Dead sea & madaba day excursion.

Enjoy breakfast this morning and get ready for a memorable day! We will depart the hotel for an excursion to Madaba, en route admiring sprawling vistas from Mount Nebo, where Moses shared hisvision of the elusive Promised Land. In Madaba, we will visit St. George’sChurch, whose Byzantine mosaics illustrate a glimpse into ancient history. Afterwards we will connect with an inspiring entrepreneur at his progressive bookstore, followed by a wonderful locally prepared lunch by locals. In the afternoon it’s “YOUR CHOICE” – choose from one of these included outings to finish your exciting day: (1) Reflect at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (UNESCO), the site of Jesus Christ’s baptism -OR- (2) Enjoy time on your own to float in the DeadSea’s ethereal waters with the afternoon at your leisure. As the sun sets on the turquoise tides, we will gather for a wonderful group dinner with fellow travelers. Overnight at the Dead Sea Marriott Resort. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023

Depart dead sea – journey to petra.

After breakfast we will depart the Dead Sea for our next breathtaking experience – our journey to the Petra. We will have an impactful cultural moment at Bani Hamida, a women’s rug weaving cooperative, where you’ll participate in a hands-on lesson before a wonderfully prepared local lunch. Afterwards, we will continue onward to Petra to enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ancient Nabatean city of Petra carved from the majestic red sandstone rock cliffs over a thousand years ago. This evening, roll up your sleeves and try your hand at culinary techniques during an authentic Arabic cooking class, as you discover the ingredients that create the uniquely infused blend of flavors. We gather around for a delightful group meal enjoying our crafted dinner that was prepared. Overnight at the Petra Marriott Hotel – embracing traditional hospitality and overlooking Jordan’s timeless wonder of Petra, its views and location exceeds all expectations. The hotel is a haven for comfort and luxury, with spacious rooms offering spectacular views of the valley, and offering several culinary choices with a variety of cuisine. For relaxation, guests can swim in the outdoor pool and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Petra Mountains or rejuvenate with a Turkish bath, sauna or massage during your stay. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023

Petra exploration.

Prepare for an early morning once-in-a-lifetime exploration! After breakfast we will depart the hotel to beat the crowds and the heat of the sun with an early-morning tour of the UNESCO site of Petra and its archaeological remains. With its towering bluffs overhead, delve into this ancient crossroad with a local guide learning its history, its wisdom and tales. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover this “lost city” on your own. Overnight at the Petra Marriott Hotel. (Breakfast included)

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023

Wadi rum, negev desert to eilat.

Enjoy breakfast this morning before we depart for on a fun 4×4 exploration. Launch into a land of quiet stillness and open dunes as we make our way to Wadi Rum. Featuring dramatic sandstone mountains and the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, along with natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge, you will feel you have been immersed into another planet. View some of the many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings that line the rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. Also if time permits we will visit the natural watering hole of Lawrence’s Spring is named after British soldier Lawrence of Arabia, who allegedly washed here. We will enjoy lunch before returning back through the desert to the hotel, where we will grab our bags and get ready for the second part of our adventurous day. Enjoy a scenic drive along the original historic Spice Route through the Negev Desert. We will cross the border into Israel. Please note that border crossing between Jordan and Israel will take place on foot. Enjoy a group lunch at a wonderful local restaurant before proceeding with our border crossing. You will be dropped off by your Tour Manager at the Jordanian border, proceed through customs patrol and baggage security, and pay the Jordan departure tax in local currency (Jordanian Dinar), which is approximately $18-$20 USD per person, subject to change per local governing authorities. You will then be met and greeted on the other side at the Israeli border where you will meet the Tour Manager for the Israel portion of your tour. Due to local laws, your Tour Manager cannot assist with border crossing and all guests are responsible for handling their own luggage. Total walking distance is approximately 750 feet (200 meters). A short transfer by vehicle will transport us to the group hotel located in charming seaside marina city of Eilat, which will be our home for the next two nights. Overnight at the Dan Panorama Eilat Hotel. This evening is free to relax and explore or dine as you wish. (Breakfast and lunch included)

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023

Eilat marina & beach time, israel.

Day at leisure to enjoy soaking in the serene atmosphere as you wish with an included choice of local experience – spend the morning at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve, snorkeling in the crystalline waters of the Red Sea (OR) relax aboard a glass bottom boat cruise of the Gulf of Aqaba in search for marine life. With a free afternoon, perhaps you’ll go on an optional excursion to the Eilat Mountains, where you’ll be able to take in the sun as it sets over four countries: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Egypt. Gather around a bonfire and gaze over the Sinai, the area where Moses led the Jews during their Exodus from Egypt and back to the Promised Land. Overnight at the Dan Panorama Eilat Hotel. (Breakfast and dinner included)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023

Depart eilat to masada & jerusalem.

This morning after breakfast we depart Eilat for our journey onward to discover why the locals have so much pride in their ability to grow food in this harsh climate at Desert Agriculture Research Center in the Arava Valley, where you’ll learn about drip irrigation and other innovative techniques that allow crops to flourish in the desert. We will continue to the desert fortress of Masada (UNESCO), perched upon a cliff next to the Dead Sea. This ancient stone fortress is perched upon a tall rocky mesa next to the Dead Sea. With a guide, we will explore Herod’s Palaces and the Roman Camp. Descend the ancient walls by cable car before continuing onward with our journey to Jerusalem. Arrive at our group hotel for check-in. Remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure, with lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at Atlas Arthur Hotel Jerusalem – this delightful property resides on the renowned Dorot Rishonim Street, in the newly revived Ben Yehudi district. With an ideal location, guests can intimately discover the enchantment and historical beauty of Jerusalem. Named after Lord Balfour, the hotel’s colonial theme and cultural ambiance, including its vintage photographs adorning the walls, offers an authentic nostalgia, while its rooms are meticulously designed to capture the charm of a bygone era. (Breakfast included)

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 & MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023

Jerusalem explorations.

MAR 12 – MOUNT OF OLIVES & THE OLD CITY: After breakfast this morning, get ready to explore Jerusalem on foot with a local guide and embark on a comprehensive tour discovering multiple religions that have coexisted here for centuries. We will begin our exploration of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, to marvel at the panoramic view of the Holy City below, including the shining Dome of the Rock. Get ready to see Jerusalem on foot and embark on a comprehensive tour of the old city, covering multiple religions that have coexisted here for centuries. Pause at the Western (Wailing) Wall, follow the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, and walk in some of the Earth’s most historic footsteps where others have walked. With the remainder of your day at leisure, delve into Jerusalem’s Shuk (the Bazaars of the Old City), with each narrow street dedicated to different trades passed down through generations. As you explore, breathe in the smell of freshly baked bread, roasting sesame seeds, and savory spices. This evening perhaps explore the Holy City and experience one of the many wonderful local restaurants on your own. Overnight at Atlas Arthur Hotel. (Breakfast included) MAR 13 – JERUSALEM’S HALOCAUST: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. This morning depart for a solemn yet moving day to reflect on the sorrows of the past at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, followed by a poignant discussion with a Holocaust survivor. The remainder of your day is free to explore or relax as you wish (OR) perhaps take in an Optional Premium Experience thru the Judean Hills to Bethlehem. This evening as a group we will experience Jerusalem & The Tower of David Night Tour (3-Hour Duration) – Discover the treasures of Jerusalem at night on our group outing in a mini-coach. We will discover this extraordinary beacon of three faiths, while enjoying stunning views of the Old City walls, Temple Mount and Mount Zion. On foot, we will walk through the Jaffa gate to the UNESCO Old City, which combines ancient beauty with timeless allure, and visit the Citadel (also known as the Tower of David). The walls of the Citadel serve as a stage for a “Night Spectacular” show which is a celebration of sight and sound. Amidst the archaeological remains in the Citadel’s courtyard and set to the sound of original music, the story of Jerusalem unfolds through giant breathtaking, virtual reality images celebrating Jerusalem’s spiritual and historical role across the centuries. Ground transportation is included for our group. Please Note: The sound and light show is an outdoor event and as such operates weather permitting. Due to strict reservation requirements, this option is non-refundable unless cancelled due to weather conditions. Return to overnight at Atlas Arthur Hotel. (Breakfast included)

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

Sea of galilee & into safed.

This morning after breakfast, we will depart Jerusalem for a journey onward. We will heat to Magdala, regarded to be the hometown of Mary Magdalene, and discover an ancient city of stone carvings and excavated temples. We will embark on a lovely sailing excursion on the Sea of Galilee, onboard a historic replica boat, before continuing on to the Mount of Beatitudes. Here we will marvel at the serene beauty of the overlook where Jesus gave his famous Sermon of the Mount. We will continue into Safed, where we will end our day in this beautiful little town of weather-worn alleyways and one of Judaism’ Four Holy Cities. We will enjoy a group dinner before retiring for the evening. Overnight at Ruth Safed Hotel (in Galilee) which is steeped in history and mysticism and located in the very heart of the Old City, which is the property site of an 800-year-old Khan (inn). The hotel features a unique mingling of old and new architecture in a remarkable structure with ancient stone rooms and beautiful arches.(Breakfast and dinner included)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023

Galilee – golan heights & safed.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning. Depart with your guide for an excursion to wander along rumbling waterfalls, quiet ponds, and temple ruins in the Caesarea Philippi National Park. We will travel pass apple orchards and green groves on our way to Majdal Shams, a town in Golan Heights. Here we will be immersed in an educational experience to learn about a variety of the local religions with community elders, with our first meeting being with a member of the distinct ethnic community of the Druze people, whose practices date back to the 11th century. We will gain a better understanding about this mysterious and secretive sect of Islam. We will continue onward into other exciting cultural and religious experiences, as we return to Safed for an enlightening walking tour led by an expert guide. On this informative walk we will learn about the Kabbalah’s mystical beliefs, providing yet another glimpse into another local culture and religion. We will continue onward and connect with one of the town’s Orthodox Jewish families, where we will be welcomed into their private home. Here we will engage with them alone with our guide, and enjoy a memorable home-hosted meal with an authentic Jewish dinner. Overnight at Ruth Safed Hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

Nazareth & journey to tel aviv.

This morning after breakfast, we will depart Safed and the region of Galilee for our adventure continuation to Tel Aviv. We will travel onward to explore Nazareth, the childhood town of Jesus. More than just a historic and religious town, Nazareth’s culinary scene and growing businesses brought the city into the 21st century. After visiting the Basilica of the Annunciation, we will have an impactful experience with a visit to a non-profit community center where local women lead a lesson on traditional handmade arts and crafts. Afterwards we will discover the nearby open-air market before enjoying a family-hosted lunch in a historic house, featuring Arab-Israeli culinary favorites such as hummus, baba ghanoush, pastries, and more. We will continue into the bustling international waterfront city of Tel Aviv, where the remainder of the late afternoon and evening is at leisure to enjoy as you wish. Perhaps relax in an outdoor café, walk along the beach, or book a table at one of the most coveted restaurants and experience its dynamic nightlife. Overnight at the Atlas Artist Hotel – situated steps away from Bograshov beach, this unique hotel is fully dedicated to Israeli art, showcasing artwork from the Doron Sebbag Art Collection, as well as site-specific pieces created exclusively by the most talented young local artists. True to its namesake, the hotel portrays the fusion of contemporary art and clean design with not only its art collection but also its balanced and bright minimalistic interiors. Its intimate setting offers guests delightful rooms with plush bedding and elevated amenities; in addition the rooftop garden is the perfect spot for relaxation and sun bathing. For guests’ enjoyment there is also a fully equipped fitness center and sauna; and the convenient location is just steps away from the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs. (Breakfast and lunch included)

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023

Tel aviv exploration.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning. Depart the hotel with our guide an explore through Tel Aviv’s historic section, Jaffa, passing by St. Peter’s Church, Wishing Bridge, Ramses Gate, and the unique Suspended Orange Tree. We will taste our way through one of Tel Aviv’s lively street markets on a nibbling-walking tour, as we connect with the locals and gaining a true insight to the culinary and cultural everyday life in this bustling Mediterranean city. This evening, we will gather as a group to toast to the end of our trip with a farewell reception. Enjoy dinner on your own or relax in your room for tomorrow’s departure. Overnight at the Atlas Artist Hotel. (Breakfast and lunch included)

SATURDAY, MAR 18, 2023

Depart tel aviv – journey home.

Depart the hotel this morning after breakfast for group ground transportation to the Tel Aviv International Airport. Although your epic adventure has come to close, we hope you will cherish the many fond memories of your time spent in these cultural crossroads, while having gained a new understanding of these mystical ancient lands. Please note – we recommend that your onward flight arrangements occur anytime after 11AM . (Breakfast included)

OPTIONAL PRE & POST NIGHTS

Cairo & tel aviv.

Would you like to extend the Adventure with an additional night on either end of the tour?   Please inquire for pre and post nights accommodation needs for your flight arrival and departure times, as these have to be requested with advance notice. Please Inquire for extra nights in Cairo and Tel Aviv .

ACCOMMODATIONS

Enjoy 4 & 5-star boutique accommodations throughout the Adventure in the order of the itinerary nights, at the following properties:

• Sheraton Cairo (Cairo)
• Dead Sea Marriott Resort (Jordan)
• Petra Marriott Hotel (Jordan)
• Dan Panorama Eilat (Eilat)
• Atlas Arthur Hotel (Jerusalem)
• Ruth Safed-Zefat Boutique Hotel (Galilee)
• Atlas Artist Hotel (Tel Aviv)

What’s Included

• 16 nights accommodations in 4-5-star properties throughout group itinerary – 3 Nights Cairo, 2 Nights Dead Sea, 2 Nights Petra, 2 Nights Eilat, 3 Nights Jerusalem, 2 Nights Galilee, 2 Nights Tel Aviv
• Small-group deluxe bus transportation where applicable in each region of the itinerary, including other modes of unique transportation as noted per adventure itinerary
• Tour operator will arrange one internal domestic flight for this adventure (flight incurs additional cost)
• 26 Group Meals including 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
• Insider expert Tour Manager & local guides
• All sightseeing experiences as noted per adventure itinerary

What’s not Included

• International Airfare – into Cairo for arrival / departure from Tel Aviv
• An internal group flight will be required from Cairo to Amman (MAR 20) – approx $550 pp
• Airport/Hotel Transfers – Arrival in Cairo / Departure from Tel Aviv – approx $140 pp
• Pre & Post Extra Nights accommodations – Cairo TBD per night / Tel Aviv TBD per night
• “Cancel for Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended (refer to pricing section above)
• Visas are required for each destination based on traveler’s nationality (SEE BELOW)
• Meals “on your own” when not provided in the scheduled group itinerary
• Optional activities, spa treatments and hotel incidentals are on your own
• Premium Experiences – excursions offered on our group adventure are optional and at additional cost
• Additional pre and post extensions and private tours in Cairo or Tel Aviv

VISA & PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

• EGYPT – U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for approximately $30 USD per traveler or may apply and obtain e-visa online; U.S. citizens and the citizens select countries are eligible to apply through this dedicated Egyptian government visa portal .
• JORDAN – U.S citizens can obtain the Jordanian tourist single-entry visa upon arrival with validity of 30-days for approximately $55 USD per traveler.
• ISRAEL – For U.S. passport holders entering Israel via/from Jordan at Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, Israeli authorities issue visas on arrival. Border crossing between Jordan and Israel will take place on foot. You will be dropped off by your Tour Manager at the Jordanian border, proceed through customs patrol and baggage security as a group, and pay the Jordan departure tax in local currency, approximately 8 JDr (of $15 USD) per person, subject to change by local governing authorities. You will be picked up at the Israeli border side where you will meet our group’s Hosting Tour Manager for the Israel portion of your tour. Your Tour Manager cannot assist with border crossing and all guests are responsible for handling their own luggage. Total walking distance is approximately 750 feet (200 meters).
• PASSPORTS – All traveler passports MUST have validity of minimum 6 months or longer at the time travel occurs, otherwise the risk of denied travel could be experienced per airline carrier rules and country entry requirement mandates with Customs & Immigrations. We recommend that our members travel abroad with a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. Your photocopy should be packed separately from your actual passport. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact or entrusted family/friend.

OPTIONAL Premium Experiences

ADD-ON this Premium Experience in Giza

The Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops – Inner Chamber | $35 per person | Duration: 2 Hours  – The opportunity to experience the depths of the Inner Chamber of the ancient Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops in Giza requires agility as you will have to climb up steep, narrow steps (approximately 1-1 1⁄2 feet tall) located on the side of the Pyramid without the help of handrails. Gaining access to the Inner Chamber will require to crouch and at times crawl up the narrow shaft with minimal help of handrails. This activity is not suitable for guests who have claustrophobia. During your free time at the Pyramids in Giza, you may wish to visit the inner chamber of the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops. Accessing the Great Pyramid requires agility as you will have to climb up steep, narrow steps (approximately 1-1 ½ feet tall) on the side of the Pyramid without the help of handrails. From there, you may access the inner chamber and will need to crouch and at times to crawl up the 300-foot (100-meter) narrow shaft with minimal help of handrails. This activity is not suitable for guests who have claustrophobia. Access to the interior of the Great Pyramid requires a separate ticket, for an additional cost of approximately $35 US Dollars. The ticket can only be purchased on site and your Tour Manager will assist you with this request. An expert guide will be with those who wish to experience this adventurous excursion. A minimum of 4 people is required for this excursion to operate.

ADD-ON this Premium Experience in Eilat

Sunset on The Red Sea | $95 per person | Duration: 4 Hours  – Set off in all-terrain vehicles for an exploration of the Arava Desert surrounding Eilat. Experience the desert landscape as you drive off-road into Solomon Wadi (valley) and onto the viewpoint over the ancient Egyptian copper mines dated to the times of the biblical King Solomon. Immerse yourself in the silence and magic of the desert during a walk in one of the more absconded valleys before driving to the top of the Eilat Mountains. From this elevated position, enjoy the sunset and take in the spectacular view over the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula, traversed by Moses and the Jewish people during their 40-year wandering in the desert following Exodus from Egypt. Gather around a bonfire to share tea and freshly baked desert bread, while taking in expansive views over the 4 neighboring countries in the Gulf of Aqaba: Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation is included for our group. A minimum group of 6 people is required for this experience to operate.

ADD-ON this Premium Experience in Bethlehem

Afternoon in Bethlehem Excursion | $50 per person | Duration: 5 Hours  – Venture to the Judean Hills and spend your afternoon in the city of Bethlehem. This historic city is known as the birthplace of Jesus. It is also regarded in Judaism as the hometown of King David, and where David was crowned as the King of Israel. We will explore the town on foot with an expert local guide, following in the footsteps of past elders. Visit the historic Church of the Nativity built upon the historic site where Jesus was born. The church was constructed in the 4th century, and its weathered stone facades allude to its age. Ground transportation is included for our group.

ADVENTURE PRICING

$5379 per person based on Double Occupancy

$6679 Single Occupancy

DEPOSIT REQUIRED to Confirm: $700 per person

FINAL PAYMENT DUE:  JAN 7, 2023

Deposits are refundable if the Adventure is cancelled or postponed by Collette Tours. Adventure is non-refundable after final payments have been made. This Adventure requires 24 people to operate at the price quoted ; if less participants join this adventure than an increase in cost would be required.

“Cancel for Any Reason” Travel Insurance:  $399 per person

Adventure is fully non-refundable after final payment. THIRD HOME  requires all participants to purchase travel insurance . Insurance is required to be purchased prior to final payment date . Collette Tours has partnered with TripMate Travel Insurance for this Adventure, offering a special group tour rate of $399 per person for coverage. Click here to learn more about what’s covered. Collette Tours reserves the right to modify or change itinerary accommodations and/or alter tour routing if conditions beyond their control require such alterations thereof due to unforeseen circumstances.

THIRD HOME  strongly recommends that all travelers purchase travel insurance prior to participating in a THIRD HOME  Adventure and that all such insurance be purchased when a tour deposit is made. THIRD HOME  travelers can purchase travel insurance through (1) the THIRD HOME  preferred provider Allianz Travel or (2) the traveler’s insurance provider of choice. THIRD HOME  will require proof of such travel insurance protection when a tour deposit is made.  

Any  traveler that elects not to purchase travel insurance , by either of the above means, agrees to release THIRD HOME  from liability for any loss of funds incurred due to the cancellation of a specific THIRD HOME  Adventure as a result of, but not limited to, an act of God, a failure to purchase travel insurance, the cessation of business with respect to a tour operator/ground operator, the failure of a tour operator/ground operator to refund consumer deposits or payments within 120 days following the cancellation of a THIRD HOME  Adventure or a material failure to complete performance of a THIRD HOME  Adventure.

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13-Day Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours

Get ready to experience the ultimate Middle East tour  with this bespoke 13 days Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours package. Visit and explore the relics of ancient Egypt and enjoy a luxurious sightseeing cruise down the Nile.  Spend another night in the vibrant Egyptian capital and board a flight to continue your adventure in Jordan.

Visit the best historic and sites of Jordan, including the magnificent rock carved city of Petra. Travel on to Jerusalem in Israel and visit the same places Jesus visited in this ancient land. Thirteen days of fun filled travel all rolled into one amazing Egypt tour package that really is in a class of its own.

NOTE: Tours run every Saturday, Monday and Thursday

Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours

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Day 1: Arrive at Cairo International Airport for your Tour

When you arrive in Cairo for the start of your Egypt, Jordan and Israel tour we will have a company representative and a driver waiting for you at the airport, regardless of what time your plane lands. They will assist you with your luggage and then drive your hotel in Cairo.

After you have checked in, your tour manager will discuss your itinerary with you and answer any questions you might have. He will also confirm pick up times for your various tours of Egypt, Jordan and Israel, and then you will be left in peace to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Day 2: Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time which will have been confirmed with you, your guide and driver will arrive at your hotel and then take you to Giza for a visit to the Great Pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren and Cheops, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Solar Boat which is located near the Pyramid of Cheops. An admission ticket for this small museum is not included in the price of our tour package. Tickets are however available at the site. You can also ask us to include the museum in your itinerary when you book your tour.

After the pyramids, you will be taken for some lunch at a good local restaurant, and then, you’ll travel Saqqara to see the Djoser Step Pyramid. This was the first pyramid ever built in Egypt. Next, you will travel to Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing Tour and Transfer to Aswan

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and then you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum for a tour with your private guide. Among the many exhibits not to be missed here are the treasures and relics from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. These are on display in their own area known as the Treasures Room.

The museum also has a Mummies Room for those who would like to view some real mummies. In order to see inside the Mummies Room, a separate ticket is required. These tickets are available at the museum. Alternatively, you can ask us to include this in your itinerary when you book your tour with us.

After the museum, you will continue on to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your last stop of the day will be at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can combine history and shopping at this bustling market which has been operating since the 14th century!

After your day of sightseeing, you will be driven to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. One of our tour representatives will meet you when you arrive at the airport in Aswan and then you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple Group Tour

After breakfast and a leisurely morning at your hotel in Aswan, you’ll head out for the 3 1/2 hour drive to Abu Simbel to see the two temples that were carved out of a mountainside during the 13th century BC to commemorate the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Actually standing in front of these two temples will be a moment in your life that you will never forget.

After spending some time at the temples, you will then travel back to Aswan and you will be dropped off at your hotel shortly before dinner time.

Day 5: Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

After breakfast and some free time at your hotel, you’ll check out and you will then be taken to board your 5-Star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Lunch will be served shortly after boarding, and not long after that you will be taken for a sightseeing tour in Aswan.

During your sightseeing tour you will visit the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. After your tour you’ll return to the ship in time for a good dinner and tonight you will be sleeping on the water at Aswan

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Enjoy breakfast aboard the vessel as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus. After visiting this incredibly unique temple, you will return to the boat and it will continue sailing towards Edfu with lunch being served along the way. When you get to Edfu you will be taken to view the Edfu Temple of Horus, the best preserved of its kind. Next, you will sail on to Esna where the ship will then dock for the night. Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner, and another good night’s sleep, this time on the water at Esna.

Day 7: The Valley of the Kings

Today the boat will make an early start and it will head for Luxor. After breakfast, you’ll be taken for a tour on the West Bank. During this tour you will visit the Valley of the Kings, an ancient royal burial ground where 62 ancient Egyptian tombs have been discovered. While some of these tombs are complex structures with multiple chambers, some are far more basic and may only have a single chamber.

While admission for some of the tombs is included in the price of our travel package, separate tickets are required for some tombs, such as the tomb of King Tutankhamun. These tickets are available at the site and must be purchased in person by those who wish to view inside these “special” tombs.

After Valley of Kings, you will continue on your way for a visit the magnificent mortuary Temple of Egypt’s first female Pharaoh, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built in the 15th century BC. As you begin making your way back to the ship you will also visit the Colossi of Memnon.

Shortly after getting back to the boat, lunch will be served and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. Enjoy some afternoon tea, a good dinner, and another peaceful night on the water.

Day 8: Luxor and Karnak Temples and Return to Cairo

After breakfast on board, you’ll check-out disembark from the vessel and you be taken to visit both Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple before you travel to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. As usual, you will be met at the airport and you will be taken to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.

If you are hoping to do something special on your last night in the Land of the Pharaohs, we can highly recommend attending the nightly Sound and Lights Show at the pyramids, and also a Nile River dinner cruise. Neither of these are included in the price of your tour, but we would be happy to make the necessary arrangements on your behalf. Tickets for both of these activities are also widely available through travel agents throughout the city.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Transfer to Amman

At the appropriate time, you will need to check out from your hotel, and then you will be driven to the airport in time for you to board your flight to Amman in Jordan. On arrival in Jordan, you will again be met by one of our tour representatives, and you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying for the remainder of your time in Jordan.

Day 10: Jerash and Dead Sea Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be picked up at the confirmed time, and then travel to Jerash which is home to the best-preserved ancient Roman architecture outside of Italy. After exploring the ruins with a profession English speaking local guide, your tour will continue and you will then travel to the Dead Sea for an afternoon of leisure. Enjoy a spa treatment (optional) with some of the notorious Dead Sea mud and spend some time floating effortlessly on its ultra-salty water before returning to your hotel in the evening.

Day 11: Ancient City of Petra

After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel and then you will travel to Petra where you will enjoy a tour of the legendary Rose Red City of Petra. Also known as the Lost City of Petra, this UNESCO World Heritage Site draws more visitors than any other attraction in Jordan.

This magnificent rock-cut city was established in the 6th century BC by the nomadic Nabateans, who settled down and built the city into a regional center of commerce.

On arrival at the site you will meet up with a specialist English-speaking guide, and then you’ll ride on horseback to the canyon entrance (known as the Siq) which leads to the city. When you reach the Siq you will then continue on foot to get an up-close look at the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Pharaohs Castle and the Royal Tombs, and more. Afterward you have finished at the site, you will then travel back to Amman, a journey which typically takes about 2.5 hours.

Day 12: Jerusalem, Israel Tours

On day 12 of your Egypt, Jordan and Israel tour, you’ll be picked up from your hotel at 7:00 AM and you will then travel to the Allenby Bridge/King Hussein border crossing into Israel, where you’ll be met by your guide who will drive you to Jerusalem.

Your tour will begin with a visit to the Mount of Olives which provides a commanding view of the city and the surrounding areas, including the Jordan Valley. From there, you’ll continue on with a slow walk to the Garden of Gethesemane and the Church of All Nations.

Next, you will head to the Old City and to visit to the Wailing Wall, and if it is open to visitors at the time, you will also visit the Temple Mount where you can see the world famous Dome of the Rock. Afterwards, you’ll follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was buried. Finally, you will travel back to Amman for your last night in Jordan.

Day 13: Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours End – Departure

Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel in Jordan, and then you will be met at your hotel by a tour representative who will take you to the airport. They will assist you with luggage and check-in, and then sadly it will be time for everyone to say goodbye. Board your flight with a million memories, and have a safe and pleasant trip back home.

Inclusions – What is included in our 13 days of Egypt, Jordan and Israel travel package:

• Meet and greet service at all arrival and departure points
• Customer service assistance throughout your stay
• All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles (unless otherwise stated)
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise (full board)
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Amman (includes breakfasts)
• All sightseeing tours listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary ( tours during Nile cruise are group tours)
• Entrance fees to all sites listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Local English speaking guide in Petra for about 2-3 hours
• Local English speaking guide in Jerash for about an hour
• English speaking guide in Jerusalem
• Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo)
• Horse ride in Petra
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in our 13 day Egypt, Jordan and Israel travel package:

• International airfare
• Entry visa for Egypt, Israel and Jordan
• Optional tours not listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tipping Kitty
• Israeli departure tax at King Hussein Border between Israel and Jordan

Hotel and Cruise Accommodation (Gold Plan)

• Corp Amman Hotel (4-Star)
• Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (5-Star)
• Tolip Hotel Aswan (5-Star)
• Salacia Nile Cruise [Suite] (5-Star)

Hotel and Cruise Accommodation (Diamond Plan)

• Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel (5-Star)
• Le Riad Hotel de Charme (5-Star)
• Movenpick Hotel Aswan (5-Star)
• MS Salacia Nile Cruise [Upper Suite] (5-Star)

Prices for our combined Egypt, Jordan, and Israel Tours are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of April 2024. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

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• Breakfast Daily, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
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• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Flights within Egypt per Itinerary (Flight from Amman to Cairo NOT included and must be added)
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• With Nile Cruise Extension: Breakfast Daily, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners
• Visit the breathtaking “Hanging Gardens” in Haifa
• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at Rosh Hanikra
• Enjoy wine tasting at a Golan Winery
• Visit a former Syrian Army Bunker
• Sound & Light Show, Jerusalem
• Tour the Hasmonean Tunnel
• Horse ride in Petra
• Visit the Ruins of Jerash
• Entrance to one of the Great Pyramids
• Camel Ride by the Pyramids
• Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum & enter the Mummy Room at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Thursday: En Route

Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.

Friday: Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport; special meeting, assistance and transfer to your hotel in trendy Tel Aviv’s Mediterranean beach. Balance of the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, Get Together Dinner. (D)

Saturday: Tel Aviv

Morning walking tour through the city’s well known streets including Dizengoff Square ending at Ben Gurion House, former residence of the First Prime Minister. Remainder of the day is at leisure; or take an early afternoon optional visit to Machon Ayalon, the fascinating underground Ammunitions Factory ($120 per person including roundtrip transfers; must be pre-booked with minimum 2 participants). Or, take the optional full day tour of Masada and the Dead Sea ($160 per person based on locally scheduled bus tour). (B)

Sunday: Tel Aviv/Haifa

Depart Tel Aviv and drive to the extraordinary Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explore the Roman and Crusader ruins including the impressive 2,000-year-old theater and aqueduct. Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town where Jesus spent part of his youth; visit the Church and view Mary’s Well. On to the sparkling port city of Haifa; check into your hotel atop Mt. Carmel. Evening: Enjoy Dinner and a special cultural presentation (subject to minimum 10 participants). (B.D)

Monday: Haifa

View the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine and visit the breathtaking “Hanging Gardens”, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive along the coast to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car to see the magnificent underwater grottoes. Continue through the picturesque seaside town of Nahariya to the timeless Crusader city of Acre; walk through the subterranean city and bazaars that recall the colorful middle Ages. Then, to Safed, one of Judaism’s holiest cities; visit the ancient synagogues and the charming Artists’ Quarter. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B)

Tuesday: Haifa/Jerusalem

Depart Haifa en route Capernaum, by the Sea of Galilee, to see the fantastic ruins of the ancient synagogue dating back to the 5th-century. Ascend the strategic Golan Heights and learn about the 20th century battles. Continue to Katzrin, capital of the Golan and to the Monument of the 7th Brigade. In the magnificent strip of the Golan known for producing the finest wines in the world, enjoy wine tasting and a tour of the wine making process. Continue for a visit to a former Syrian army bunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americans and Israelis together. Enjoy a late lunch in the communal dining room. Then drive south to Jerusalem, stopping first for a blessing and a toast to our arrival in the eternal city. Overnight in Israel’s capital. (B.L)

Wednesday: Jerusalem

Drive to Hadassah Medical Center to the see the sublime Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust, visit the Children’s Pavilion and Avenue of the Righteous. Then, continue to Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’s founders and heroes. Pass the Supreme Court and the Knesset (Parliament) en route to the Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Walk through the New Israel Museum and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see the Scale Model of ancient Jerusalem. Evening: Night Tour of illuminated Jerusalem followed by a restaurant dinner and the “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weather and schedule permitting). (B.D)

Thursday: Jerusalem

Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enter the Old City to the restored Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo – the main street of Byzantine Jerusalem. Continue to the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Second Temple and view the Dome of the Rock. Proceed through the Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedule permitting) or tour the Herodian Mansions, a completely excavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; stroll through the exotic bazaars. End today with a visit to the fabulous Friends of Zion Heritage Center before returning to your hotel; or, an optional visit to Bethlehem may be arranged. (B)

Friday: Jerusalem / Petra

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby/ King Hussein Bridge. Our representative will meet you at the Terminal Building on the Israeli side of the Border, attend to all required procedures at this crossing and escort you to the awaiting vehicle to begin your tour of Jordan; an Exclusive Isram Service with no waiting for shuttle buses! Meet your Jordanian guide and begin your drive through the dramatic desert scenery of the Kings Highway. First stop is Mt. Nebo, highest point of the Moabite mountain range, offering a remarkable view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Then proceed to Madaba, home to some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. View the 6th century mosaic map of the Holyland. Lunch en route. Continue to Petra, built by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)

Saturday: Petra / Amman

A most unforgettable day in Petra! Your local guide will take you on a tour into the “rose-red” city (by horseback and foot) from the main gate to the beginning of the “Siq”, a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, you’ll see Petra’s most beautiful monument, the Treasury, made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones”, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch, depart Petra and drive north to Amman, the modern and ancient capital of Jordan. Check into your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Sunday: Amman / Cairo

Morning drive to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii of the East”, one of the world’s best preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort you on a tour of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre and the mile long Street of Columns. After lunch, time permitting, continue to Ajloun for a visit to Saladin’s magnificent mountaintop castle. In time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo (Note: Flight from Amman to Cairo NOT included and must be added as additional). Arrive Cairo; transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Monday: Cairo

Morning drive to the new, spectacular, must-see Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (subject to museum opening), the largest archaeological museum in the world with objects covering 5000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization. GEM is host to over 100,000 artifacts, 3500 of which belong to the treasures of the famous King Tutankhamen. After lunch at local restaurant, see the Three Great Pyramids , the oldest surviving structures built by man; enter one of the Pyramids. Stand in awe at the magnificent Sphinx carved out of a single piece of stone, guarding the Giza plateau. Try a camel ride before continuing the tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . The Museum presents a rich, deep insight into Egyptian culture through the ages; enter the fascinating Mummy Room housing all 22 Mummies. Return to Cairo for overnight. (B.L)

Tuesday: Cairo / Luxor / Cairo

Early morning flight to Luxor. Drive past the famed Colossi of Memnon to the beautifully terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Then explore the Valley of the Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs; enter the Tomb of Tutankhamen. After lunch, tour the Karnak Temple-Complex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000-year period. Continue to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the imposing Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades. Return flight to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Wednesday: Cairo

Morning visit the Mosque of Mohammed Ali at the Citadel of Saladin . Then drive to Old Cairo to visit the beautiful Coptic Church of St. Sergius , where Jesus and the Holy Family stayed after fleeing Jerusalem. Continue to the 10th century A.D. Ben Ezra Synagogue ( subject to restoration completion ), the oldest in Egypt. Proceed to the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar , where shopping is an exotic experience. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight. (B)

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Monday: Cairo / Luxor NILE CRUISE

Take early morning flight to Luxor. Arrive and transfer to your Nile Cruiser for a 5 Day/4 Night Cruise. After lunch, our guide will meet you to begin with a visit to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the imposing Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades, standing alone in the heart of town. Continue to the vast Karnak Temple-Complex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000-year period. Evening, enjoy on board entertainment featuring belly dancing and an Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor. (B.L.D)

Tuesday: Luxor / Esna NILE CRUISE

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs. On to the beautifully terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Pass the famed Colossi of Memnon, standing nearly 70 feet tall. Sail to Esna. Balance of the afternoon at leisure. Join your Captain for a welcome cocktail before dinner. Overnight in Esna. (B.L.D)

Wednesday: Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo NILE CRUISE

Early morning set sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all large Egyptian Temples, built over 180 year period. In the afternoon arrive in Kom Ombo, a hill town over-looking the banks of the Nile. Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the Sun God and Sobek, the Crocodile God. This evening, a traditional fun-filled Galabeya party. Overnight in Kom Ombo. (B.L.D)

Thursday: Kom Ombo / Aswan NILE CRUISE

Morning set sail to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and the granite quarries where the stone for the ancient monuments and modern dam of Aswan were cut. Continue by motorboat to the beautiful island of Philae to see the exquisite, gleaming white Temple of Isis. After lunch, sail on a traditional Egyptian “felucca” (sailboat) which glides along the Nile, passing by Lord Kitchener’s Island and the dramatic white marble Aga Khan Mausoleum. Nubian Show this evening after dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan. (B.L.D)

Friday: Aswan / Cairo

After disembarkation, transfer for your return flight to Cairo. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Or, join the optional tour to Abu Simbel*. Overnight in Cairo. (B)

* Optional Tour to Abu Simbel: Fly from Cairo to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel where you will be met by your exclusive Isram guide. The Temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Return flight to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your cruise. Please reserve at time of booking. $495 per person (min. 2 persons) $655 single traveling alone

Saturday: cairo,   sunday: en route.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight; or extend your journey to Dubai, please inquire. (B)

Please Note: The cruise line reserves the right to alter the sailing schedule.

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(Flight Amman/Cairo is NOT included) (Includes Intra-Egypt Domestic Flights) May ’24 – May ’25

Prices Oct’24-May’25 are subject to change. * Revised touring in Israel due to holidays.

▪ Jul 4 Departure: Nile Cruise program will be performed by Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise.

^ Dec 19 Departure: Revised itinerary for “Without Nile Cruise” option due to compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner at Fairmont Nile City, included in prices.

Tour guaranteed on minimum of 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be offered the option of touring by Share-a-car in Israel at a supplement of $495 per person (3 persons minimum).

Visa for Jordan (USA & Canadian passports) and Egypt (USA passports only) are included and will be issued upon arrival at airports. Other nationalities, please inquire.

Border Crossing Fees are not included and must be paid locally (approx. $60 per person at printing).

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DAY 1 – Arrival in Cairo / “BEST Tours of Israel, Jordan and Egypt” Itinerary Begins

Your tour manager and a drive will be at the airport in Cairo when you arrive. Your tour manager will meet you inside the airport and then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo in one of our deluxe air-conditioned vehicles. After getting you checked-in, your tour manager will review your “BEST Tours of Israel, Jordan and Egypt” itinerary with you. He or she will also confirm collection times for your upcoming tours and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

Included – Free Welcome Drink

DAY 2 – Giza and Saqqara Pyramids Tour

After breakfast, your guide and driver will fetch you from your hotel and then take you to see the famous Giza pyramids and the Sphinx. You will also visit the Valley Temple which is located in the same necropolis. There is also a small museum at the site which you can visit if you want to. Visiting the museum is not included in our tour price but a ticket can be purchased at the site.

After your tour of the pyramids, you will be taken for lunch at a nice local restaurant. Once you have eaten, you will then drive to Saqqara. Here you will visit the ancient Saqqara necropolis to see the Step Pyramid. This was the first pyramid built by the Ancient Egyptians. It was built for Pharaoh Djoser who ruled during the Old Kingdom era. Once you are finished at the Saqqara necropolis, your guide and driver will then transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3 – Cairo Sightseeing and Transfer to Aswan

Today’s tour begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. There are more than 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts on display at the museum. These include all those which were found inside King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Those which were found in his tomb are on display in a dedicated area known as the Treasures Room.

There is also a specially designed Mummies Room where visitors can view real mummies. Your Egypt, Jordan, Jerusalem itinerary does not include a ticket for the Mummies Room. Tickets are however available at the museum. After you are finished at the museum, you will head to a nice local restaurant for some lunch. When you are finished eating, you will then drive to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. From here, you will be taken to Cairo’s famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar.

You will have some time to explore the bazaar and do some shopping if you want to, and then your will be transferred to the airport where you will board a flight to Aswan. One of our tour representatives and a driver will be waiting for you when you arrive, and they will then transfer you to your hotel in Aswan.

DAY 4 – Abu Simbel Temples Group Tour

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and then you will drive to Abu Simbel to see the famous Abu Simbel Temples. These two massive rock-cut temples are the second-most visited site in Egypt. They were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II to serve as lasting monuments to him and his wife, Queen Nefertari. They are simply breathtaking. After your tour at the temples, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Aswan.

NOTE:  The Abu Simbel Temples are about a 3.5-hour drive from Aswan.

DAY 5 – Nile Cruise Embarkation and Aswan Tour

Today you will check-out from your hotel and you will board your 5-Star Nile cruise. Cruise embarkation will be at about 11h00. After enjoying some lunch on the ship, one of our expert tour guides will take you to see three attractions in Aswan. During this tour, you will visit the Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

The ancient temple of Philae was originally built on a small island which now lies beneath the surface of Lake Nasser. When the Aswan High Dam was being built, the temple was moved to its current location to prevent it from being lost.

After your visit to the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient stone quarries, you will return to your cruise ship. Once back on board, you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

NOTE: All tours during your Nile cruise are small group tours that you share will some of our other clients.

Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 – Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple and Overnight at Esna

Today you will have breakfast out on the river while you are sailing to Kom Ombo. Once your cruise ship docks, your guide will accompany you on a visit to the ancient Kom Ombo Temple complex. This unique temple was dedicated to two gods: Horus and Sobek.

After your visit to the temple, you will return to the ship and then you will start sailing to Edfu. Enjoy your lunch out on the river while you are sailing. When you get to Edfu your cruise ship will dock again and your guide accompany on a visit to Edfu Temple. This is the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt.

Once everyone is back on the cruise ship, it will leave for Esna where it will dock for the night. There are no other excursions on this day of your Egypt, Jordan, Israel itinerary.

DAY 7 – Luxor West Bank Monuments Tour

Your cruise ship will leave Esna in the morning and it will sail to Luxor. When the ship arrives in Luxor, your guide will take you to see three monuments on the West Bank. First you will the Valley of Kings, an ancient royal burial ground that is home to 62 tombs. The most famous tomb being the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

After your tour at the tombs you will visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This amazing rock-cut temple dates back to the 15th century BC. Once you are finished at the temple you will visit the Colossi of Memnon and then you will return to the cruise ship.

There are no other excursions scheduled for today so once you get back to the ship you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

DAY 8 – Cruise Disembarkation, East Bank Monuments and Return to Cairo

After breakfast you will check-out and disembark from your cruise and then you will be taken for a short tour on the East Bank. During this tour you will visit Luxor Temple and also the huge Karnak Temple. Today you will be flying back to Cairo, so after your tour, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight.

Your tour manager will once again meet you at the airport in Cairo and then you will be transferred to your hotel. There are no other tours scheduled for this day of your Egypt, Jordan, Israel tour.

Meals Included – Breakfast

DAY 9 – Fly from Cairo to Amman, Jordan

Today you will be flying to Amman in Jordan, so at the appropriate time, you will need to check-out from your hotel in Cairo. Your tour manager and one of our drivers will then transfer you to the airport in time for your flight. One of our Jordanian tour representatives will meet you when you land in Amman and then transfer you to your hotel. He will get you checked-in and also confirm pick-up times for your tours in Jordan. After that, you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

DAY 10 – Ruins of Jerash and Dead Sea Visit

After breakfast, your driver and an English-speaking assistant will meet you at your hotel. You will then drive to Jerash to see the remains of an ancient Roman provincial city. This site represents the best example of ancient Roman architecture outside of Italy. When you arrive at the site, you will meet up with a local tour guide who will then give you a guided tour of the area. Your Jerash tour will last for about one hour.

After your tour, you will drive to the Dead Sea and you will have the afternoon free for relaxing and for floating on the water. Later in the day, your driver will drive you back to your hotel in Amman.

DAY 11 – Guided Tour at Lost City of Petra

Today is going to be one of the most memorable days of your Egypt, Jordan, Israel itinerary. After breakfast, you will be picked up as usual, and then you will drive to Petra. The drive to Petra takes about 2.5 hours. When you reach Petra, your driver will take you directly to Jordan’s most famous attraction: the Lost City of Petra.

The city was founded by a tribe of nomadic Nabatean Arabs during the 6th century BC. When they decided to settle in the area, they set about carving their city out of the walls of a 1,200-meter-long rock gorge/canyon. This site is quite simply beyond words.

When you arrive at the visitor center you will meet up with a specialist local English-speaking guide for your tour of the city. There is a 700-meter walk from the visitor center to the Siq (canyon entrance). You will cover this distance on horseback. The horse ride is included in the Egypt, Jordan, Israel itinerary price.

Your tour will last for two to three hours. It will include visiting the site’s most impressive features, including the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, the Pharaohs Palace and the Treasury. The canyon itself is about 1,200 meters in length so we highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for this tour. After your tour is over, your driver will then drive you back to your hotel in Amman.

DAY 12 – Holy Sites of Jerusalem Tour

Today your driver will fetch you from your hotel at 07h00 and then drive you to the Allenby Bridge/King Hussein Border crossing. Your guide will meet you and then you will drive to Jerusalem. Your Jerusalem tour begins at the Mount of Olives where you will be able to enjoy spectacular views. From here, you will walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the famous Church of All Nations.

You will also visit the Wailing Wall, and if Temple Mount is open to visitors at the time, then you will be taken to see the Dome of the Rock as well. After visiting the Dome of the Rock you will move on to the Via Doloroso which will lead you to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This church marks the spot where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.

After your tour, your guide will transfer you back to the border. Your driver from Jordan will meet you, and then you will be driven back to your hotel in Amman.

DAY 13 – Egypt, Jordan, Jerusalem Itinerary Ends / Final Departure

Your Egypt, Jordan, Israel itinerary ends today. At the appropriate time, our tour representative will arrive at your hotel and he will get you checked-out. Once you have checked-out, you will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport in time for your flight out of Jordan. You can board your flight knowing that you have well and truly experience the very best Egypt, Jordan and Israel intinerary.

Included in your “BEST Tours of Israel, Jordan and Egypt” Itinerary

• Meet and greet service at all arrival and departure points
• Customer service assistance throughout your stay
• All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles (unless otherwise stated)
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise (full board)
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Amman (includes breakfasts)
• All sightseeing tours listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary ( tours during Nile cruise are group tours)
• Entrance fees to all sites listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Local English speaking guide in Petra for about 2-3 hours
• Local English speaking guide in Jerash for about an hour
• English speaking guide in Jerusalem
• Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo)
• Horse ride in Petra
• All service charges and taxes

Not Included in your “BEST Tours of Israel, Jordan and Egypt” Itinerary

• International airfare
• Entry visa for Egypt, Israel and Jordan
• Optional tours not listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tipping Kitty
• Israeli departure taxes at King Hussein Border

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• Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (5-Star)
• Tolip Hotel Aswan (5-Star)
• MS Salacia Cruise (Suite) (5-Star)

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• InterContinental Amman Hotel (5-Star)
• Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo (5-Star)
• MS Salacia Cruise (Upper Suite) (5-Star)
• Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise (5-Star)

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Day 1: Departure

Our life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.

Day 2: Arrival Cairo

We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel during the famine! Upon arrival in Cairo we meet our guide and driver who will transport us to the hotel for dinner and rest for the remainder of the evening. We relax tonight as we prepare for the adventurous travel ahead.

Day 3: Cairo Pyramids & Tutankhamen’s Treasures

Today we travel back to ancient Egypt with a full day of touring to the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- the pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx and tour the Egyptian Museum, location of Tutankhamen's treasures and ancient remains.

Day 4: Marah, Amalekites, Mt. Moses

This morning we depart Cairo with stories of the "Land of Goshen" to the north and travel the southward route of the Exodus through the Wilderness of Shur. We learn of the terrain and the history of this region en-route as we stop at Marah (Springs of Moses), the Wilderness of Sin, and further to the south, the Oasis of Feiran. For those who are able, we climb a small hill to the ruins of an ancient chapel that overlooks the palm tree valley where Israel battled with the people of Amalek. One may have his picture taken with arms raised in remembrance of God's victory as Moses' arms were held high by Aaron and Hur. Arriving in the afternoon to the hotel at Mt. Sinai (Mt. Horeb). Those who desire and are physically capable will depart for a memorable walk up Mt. Moses. You may choose to ride a camel part way, stop at one of the stations to take in scenery along the climb to the summit (750 steps) for a sunset to remember. Once at the top, enjoy a time of reflection and praise before departing down the mountain.

Day 5: St. Catherine's, Red Sea, Aqaba

A visit to St. Catherine's Monastery, claimed to be built around the area of Moses' Burning Bush, will be followed by a short ride to the Red Sea. A stop for lunch along the shore will provide a view of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel to the north. Gazing across the Gulf of Aqaba, we can begin to imagine the miracle of the parting of the sea. We then travel north viewing the Red Sea en-route to the border crossing between Egypt and Israel. Transferring through Eilat in southern Israel, we arrive in Jordan Aqaba, Biblical Ezion Geber - the lovely seaport of King Solomon. Our lodging this evening will be in Aqaba or Petra.

Day 6: Petra

This morning we visit the amazing mountain fortress of Petra, known to be inhabited by the Edomites - the descendants of Esau. Begin the tour with a walk through the "Siq," an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone, to the city of Petra carved out of the rose red rock. The Treasury, El Khazneh, is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity. Beyond El Khazneh we are surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra's carved and built structures. Departing Petra, we travel northward on the King's Highway where to the west we view the hills bordering the Dead Sea. This is the area of the hilltop palace/fortress of Machaerus, where John the Baptist was beheaded. We overnight in Amman for this evening.

Day 7: Mt Nebo, Madaba, Tel Aviv

Our morning tour begins in the town of Madaba, the biblical Medeba, 30 kilometers south of Amman. Madaba is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George we view the earliest surviving mosaic map of the Holy land. Mt. Nebo, believed to be the site of the tomb of Moses, commands a spectacular view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Study the panorama as we read the scripture of God showing Moses the "Promised Land" before He brought him home to heaven. As we travel west toward the Allenby Bridge, we view to the north the Plains of Moab, the area where the tribes of Israel camped before crossing the Jordan and picture Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the place where Jesus was baptized. Crossing back into Israel, we drive to Tel Aviv area with the remainder of the afternoon free. You may wish to take a devotional time with the sunset over the “Great Sea,” a time of prayer and thanks for the special blessings ahead, a prayer for the people of this land, and then enjoy a good night’s rest.

Day 8: Caesarea, Megiddo, & Nazareth

After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre, hippodrome, a film on history and the remains of this famous port city, an aqueduct, and then journey through the Mt. Carmel range, where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Next we travel through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, the Armageddon battlefield, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. We drive through the area of Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we visit the Nazareth Village, a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next three nights along the Sea of Galilee.

Day 9: Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Jesus Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Magdala

Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two valuable northern sites. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of alternative sacrifice and Caesarea Philippi, the site of Peter’s confession and pagan worship. We pass the possible site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes in Bethsaida and the Mount of the Beatitudes. Returning to Galilee for a St. Peter’s fish lunch (other selections available), we then visit the ancient fisherman boat followed by a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee. A brief scripture reading and devotional on board brings to life the experiences of Jesus and the fishermen disciples. We conclude our day with a visit to Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. The recent excavation of the first century synagogue and well-preserved village makes Magdala one of the most interesting Biblical sites in Israel.

Day 10: Capernaum, Corazin, Mt. Arbel, Jordan River Baptism Site

Today we visit the Biblical towns of Capernaum and Corazin. Capernaum is located along the Sea of Galilee and was the hometown of Peter. It is likely where Jesus and the disciples lived during much of His ministry while in Galilee. Next, we visit Corazin which offers another example of a Jewish synagogue and a replica of the “Seat of Moses” which was carved out of the local basalt block and from which the scribes and Pharisees would have read the Torah. We enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Galilee region atop Mt. Arbel. Mt. Arbel could likely be the location that Jesus would get away from the crowds to take time in prayer with His heavenly Father. Here our guide will point out the various towns listed in scripture during the time of Jesus. We conclude our day with an opportunity to be baptized at the Jordan River Baptismal Site.

Day 11: Beit Shean, Bethany Beyond Jordan, Abraham's Tent, Mt. of Olives & Garden of Gethsemane

We travel southward this morning to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. During the time of Jesus, Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of the Decapolis - a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and government. Following the fertile Jordan Valley southward, your guide will point out the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey” and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. We pass ancient Jericho and view from a distance this city famed as the oldest in the world. To the east of Jericho along the Jordan River Valley (Queser El Yehud) is the Israeli side of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. In this area Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist; Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan; and the children of Israel, led by Joshua, entered the Promised Land. This afternoon we will take part in the Genesis Land/Dinner in Abraham's Tent, where we enjoy a trip back in time to relive life in the time of the Patriarchs, complete with costume, dramatic presentation, camel ride and authentic food. Arriving in Jerusalem we’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Old City atop the Mt. of Olives and then the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection is important here. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next four nights in Jerusalem.

Day 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Scrolls, Dead Sea Swim

Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand. Afterwards we proceed to Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. Next, we visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This afternoon we have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea.

Day 13: Jesus’ Steps, Western Walls, Southern Steps, Way of Suffering, Garden Tomb

Today we walk where Jesus walked, beginning the day with a visit to the Wailing Wall and then the fascinating Rabbinical Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era. The tunnel and exhibit give a clear understanding of the amazing construction of the Temple Mount, giant stones, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Before exiting the tunnel, we see the immense cornerstone rejected by the builders. Next, we visit the Southern Wall Excavations. This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools. From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money exchangers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place where Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost. This afternoon we move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. From here we will also be able to see the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate, and St. Anne’s Church. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Our guide will explain the differing opinions on the route where Christ was led. (The actual place of crucifixion and burial is a very interesting study!) The climax of the day is the area of Golgotha (place of the skull) and the Garden Tomb, where we celebrate the resurrection with communion and a time of praise.

Day 14: Israel Museum, Friends of Zion Museum, Bethlehem

An interesting and educational time awaits us today at the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of century’s old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and then a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem. This model will help put into perspective all that you have seen over the previous days’ touring. We then visit the Friends of Zion Museum to learn of the 19th and 20th century heroes of the Jewish people. We spend the remainder of the day surrounding the birth of Christ with a visit to Bethlehem. This evening we enjoy a special lecture by a local believer prior to dinner, giving us a perspective of Messianic life in Israel.

Day 15: Home

A very early morning departure for the Tel Aviv Airport for our flight homeward will allow for arrival home by early afternoon.

Important Note: Although the itinerary above obviously emphasizes the spiritual aspect of this marvelous country, our guides are also experts in and passionate about the miracle of the return of the Jews and the restoration of the state of Israel. This fact, along with many modern day topics (military, politics, education, and other cultural aspects), will be woven into the commentary in order to give you well rounded information.

*The tour itinerary is subject to change or be slightly modified in order to best meet the interests of the group.

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HOLY LAND CHRISTIAN COMBINATION EGYPT, JORDAN, AND ISRAEL TRAVEL TOUR PACKAGE

15 day egypt, jordan, and israel holy land fully escorted tour w/ 5 star deluxe or 4 star first class hotel accommodations plus 1 – night stay in petra, 1 - night stay in the dead sea resort area & 2 - nights stay on the shores of the sea of galilee.

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15 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS TOUR DEPARTS MONDAY AND ARRIVES ON TUESDAY IN CAIRO EGYPT

• Fully Escorted Christian Group Tour of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel
• Join our Signature Designed Holy Land Tour Operated by Us
• Small Group Touring All Day (some companies only tour half-day)
• This is a small group tour and it is also available as a private tour for portion of tour (contact us for private tours)
• Stay in a 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class Hotel Accommodations
• Tour one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza
• Stay one Night in Petra, minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Petra
• Special visit to Magdala, known as the home of Mary Magdalene
• Sail on a Boat Ride in the Sea of Galilee
• Stay one Night in the Dead Sea Resort Area
• Dead Sea Spa Gift Products Courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel for our Guest
• Breakfast Buffet Daily 
• A Special Complimentary St. Peter's Fish Lunch by the Sea of Galilee
• Dinner Daily
• Lunch Included during Tour one Day in Cairo
• Lunch Included in Taba at Local Restaurant (prior to crossing to Israel)
• English Speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian Sites and Teachings
• Professional Egyptologist Tour Guides for the Egypt portion of Tour are Licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
• Professional Tour Guides for the Jordanian portion of Tour are Licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism
• Professional Tour Guides for the Israel portion of Tour are Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
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FIFTEEN DAY TOUR

Day 1 - MONDAY Departure on your way to Egypt , The Land of the Pharaohs.

Day 2 - TUESDAY Egypt W elcome to Egypt , upon arrival into Cairo International Airport you will clear immigration and customs formalities, and met outside customs by our representative for private transfer to your hotel in Previous Left arrow key Next Right arrow key     Close Cairo for evening at leisure and overnight.

• Transfer from Cairo International Airport to your Hotel in Cairo.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 3 – WEDNESDAY Pyramid / Sphinx / Solar Boat / Egyptian Museum / Old and New Cairo / Coptic Cairo / Synagogue of Ben Ezra After your buffet breakfast meet your Egyptologist guide to start our Where it all Began Tour, and visit one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, the three Pyramids of Giza . The oldest and largest of the three is the Cheops Pyramid built 3rd dynasty about 2690 B.C. Next is the Pyramids of Chefren and visit the majestic Great Sphinx , which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grand Pyramid Chefren. In the area of the Pyramids making for a great picture take an opportunity to ride a camel with the Pyramids in the background. Continue to visit the famous Egyptian Museum , here we shall provide you with a brief, but colorful insight into the five thousand years history of Egypt's fascinating land. Afterwards we visit Old Cairo , and the City’s cultural landmarks that span three millennium of Egyptian history. We begin with Coptic Church , where you will visit the Hanging Church , dating to the late 4th and early 5th century. This basilica was named "Al-Mu'allaqah" because it was built atop the south gate of the Babylon Fortress . Continue to the Church of St. Sergius , a 5th century Coptic Church. This basilica is built on the cave in which the Holy Family stayed and is regarded by visitors as a source of blessing. As we stroll along, we'll come to the recently restored Synagogue of Ben Ezra - the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt built in 882 AC. Next, we'll explore the spices and silks in the medieval bazaar of Khan el-Khalili , one of the biggest bazaars in the Middle East and North Africa’s most famous bazaar. Lunch will be served during the tour at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.

Day 4 – THURSDAY Sinai Desert / Marah by the Red Sea / Elim / Rephidim / Land of Goshen / Mount Sinai After breakfast departure by private air-conditioned mini-coach or bus to Saint Catherine Monastery via the tunnel underneath the Suez Cannel to the west branch of the Red Sea, following what is thought to be the route of the Biblical Exodus (Genesis 16-18) . Our drive through the Sinai Peninsula and the biblical Land of Goshen to the Mount Sinai area (233 miles) takes about 6 hours. Marah by the Red Sea the desert springs along the shore of the Red Sea where the children of Israel found the water bitter (Exodus 15:22-23) . Continue to Alim visit the desert oasis continue to Wadi Feiran (Rephidim), the desert valley where the children of Israel fought against Amalekites. Then to Mount Serbal, the possible site where Moses held his arms up for victory we continue inland heading towards the granite mountain of Mount Sinai (Exodus 19) and Wadi El Raha where according to traditions is the area where the Israelites camped and the golden calf was forged (Exodus 32) . We will arrive at the hotel near Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery. Overnight in hotel near Mt. Sinai-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 5 – FRIDAY Mount Sinai to the Red Sea/Mountains of Edom / St Catherine Monastery / Taba Border / Eilat ( Israel) cross to Jordan / Aqaba / Petra At day break, those who desire and are physically capable, will climb-up Mount Sinai Jabal Musa (6,900 ft) climb to the summit (750 steps) walking the Footsteps of Moses and enjoy a time of praise and incredible views of the Sinai wilderness, we read from the Book of Genesis God revealed himself to Moses in the Burning Bush and where he received the Ten Commandments. Descending the mountain we return to the hotel to rejoin the rest of the group for Breakfast. Touring the Saint Catherine Monastery with its History, constructed at the foot of Mt. Sinai the oldest working Christian Monastery. St. Catherine Monastery was built in (527 and 565 AC) by the Roman Emperor Justinian, and where it’s believed God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush. The Greek Orthodox Church building is the oldest continuously used church building in the world. Lunch will be provided in Taba at local restaurant prior to crossing border in to Israel. Leaving Mount Sinai area toward the eastern shores of Sinai Peninsula and on the Red Sea north to Taba Border Crossing ( Egypt Israel border ), lunch provided in Taba prior to crossing in to Israel. After crossing meet our Israeli representative and welcome to Israel. We will take short city tour in Eilat Israel’s southernmost town on the Red Sea. We'll arrive at the Araba Border (Israel Jordan southern border) . Cross to Jordan and meet with our Jordanian tour guide, Welcome to Jordan, visit the city and port of Aqaba along the King’ Highway to Wadi Musa then to the ancient city of Petra (Numbers 20:18-21, 1 Samuel 14:47, 2 Kings 14:7, Isaiah 34:5-8, Jeremiah 49:16-18) . Overnight hotel in Petra-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

• Lunch provided in Taba at local restaurant prior to crossing to Israel

Day 6 – SATURDAY Full day Visiting the Nabatean City of Petra, Amman Exploring the Nabatean Treasure City of Petra . A short drive from our hotel lays the entrance to one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites – the 2,000-year-old city of Petra , known as the red rock city. It was the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AC. Carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock, Petra was forgotten for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered in 1812. At the entrance to Petra, travelers are offered the option to ride a horse for 800m - from the visitor center to the entrance of the dramatic “Siq” (canyon). From the entrance to the Siq there is a 1,250 meters walk to the 1st monument “ The treasury” Throughout most of the day we will explore Petra’s incredible structures; Bab Al Siq or in Arabic the “ gateway to the Siq,” the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the obelisks and the High Place of Sacrifice, the Theatre carved into the side of the mountain, the Church built in the 5th century AD, the Colonnaded Street, the Lion Triclinium with it’s two lions on it’s entrance, Ad Deir the large monastery monument, the Great Temple complex, and much more. In the late afternoon we'll drive north to Amman - Jordan’s capital and largest city. Overnight in Amman Hotel-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 7 – SUNDAY Crossing to Israel - Into the Promised Land Madaba / Mount Nebo / Cross to Israel / Jericho / Tel Aviv After breakfast we head to the biblical town of Madaba . The town is best known for its Byzantine and mosaics and for its Greek Orthodox Church of St. George . Here we'll view the earliest original map of the Holy Land. We continue to the biblical Mount Nebo (Deuteronomy 34) from which Moses viewed the Promise Land. Mt. Nebo, believed to be the site of the tomb of Moses , commands a spectacular view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea . We'll drive by Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is purported to have baptized Jesus and cross to Israel via the Allenby Bridge. As we enter into Israel we remember Joshua as he led the children of Israel on this exact path into the Promised Land. We continue to drive by Jericho and to the Mediterranean Sea on our way to Tel Aviv . Israel’s largest and most modern city. Check in at our hotel and dinner. Free time to rest, relax and enjoy your first evening in Israel. Our Tel Aviv hotel is conveniently located near the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and close to the city center and attractions. Overnight in Tel Aviv-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 8 – MONDAY From Tel Aviv / Jaffa to the Sea of Galilee, Mediterranean coast and the Valley of Armageddon Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias In the morning visit to the Old Town Jaffa , walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world and where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon's Temple ( 2 Chronicles 2:16 ), see St. Peter's Church and take a spectacular view of Tel Aviv Shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36-43) . While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner . St. Peter's Church  marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16) . Depart Tel Aviv driving north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct, here where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26) . We'll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka) , where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24) . We continue and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16) , the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16) where it is prophesied the gathering of the armies for the end of times will take place. See the remains from Solomon’s days, view the valley where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought (Revelation 16:14-16) . Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo , including the well preserved water supply system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23) we will take a beautiful view from the top of Mount Precipice , also known as Mount of Precipitation , or Mount of the Leap of the Lord . It's believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30) , continue to the Basilica of Annunciation the church and site that celebrates the news from Gabriel that Mary would give birth to Jesus (Luke 1) . If time permits, and we'll drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11) , and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias . The hotels situated right on town’s center and the shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and explore the town of Tiberias. Overnight Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 9 - TUESDAY Sea of Galilee, the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights Magdala / Sail the Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat / Golan Heights / Upper Galilee / Caesarea Philippi / St. Peter's Fish Lunch / Yardenit We begin this Holy Land touring day with a visit to Magdala (Matthew 15:39) , known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Here we'll explore a first century Jewish city where Jesus' healed the afflicted, and the oldest excavated synagogue from the time of Jesus' ministry where surely he taught. After we board a wooden boat and sail on as the disciples did 2,000 years ago on the Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25) , and where He made one of the most dramatic miracles, walking on water (Mark 6:47-52) , and it was here along the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus appeared for a third time after being raised from the dead, and asked his disciples to throw their net to the right side of the boat and caught many fish, and where the Lord made the disciples breakfast  (John 21) . We'll dock at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and visit the " Ancient Jesus Boat " the remains of a 2,000 years old boat that was discovered in 1986. This boat was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. We will drive to the beautiful Golan Heights . Visit Banias - ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 and Mark 8:27) where Jesus said “On this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18) . Continue to the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee, returning to the Sea of Galilee and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit on the Jordan River, where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters where the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven, when  John the Baptist baptized up out of the water Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17) . Overnight Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 10 – WEDNESDAY Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beit She'an / Dead Sea Today we'll visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount , see the famous Church of the Beatitudes  chapel, constructed between 1936 and 1938 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi and enjoy the view. Visit Tabgha - the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21) , Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, Capernaum ( Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) where is believed to have been Jesus' home and the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered, and where he preformed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed (Luke 4:38-40) . Journey through the Valley of Beit She'an to the ancient city of Beit She'an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31) , view the archeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean (2 Samuel 21:12-14) , continue through the Jordan Valley past the city of Jericho and arrive to the Dead Sea , the lowest place on earth. Check in at the hotel located at the shores of the Dead Sea, enjoy optional spa treatments and a massage, float on the salty water of the Dead Sea or enjoy a swim in your hotel pool. Overnight Dead Sea- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 11 – THURSDAY Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jerusalem Today on your Holy Land tour will visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of Masada famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We will ascend to Masada by cable car and discover the first century Synagogue, King Herod’s Bathhouse and other sites atop of Masada, descend and continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi , where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (1 Samuel 23) , it was here that David composed several of his Psalms, next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll were discovered in 1947. Continue to the Golden City of Jerusalem , and proceed to a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus , and take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 12 - FRIDAY Old Jerusalem, Temple Mount in Jesus times, Mount of Olives / Kidron Valley / Garden of Gethsemane / Western Wall tunnels (Kotel Tunnels) / Pool of Bethesda / Church of Holy Sepulcher / Via Dolorosa / Christian Quarter From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1) we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 43) . We pass by Pater Noster Church standing on the traditional site of Christ's teaching of the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:2-4) , and visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord wept" as he beheld the Holy City (Luke 19:41-44) . Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36)  where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. In the Garden of Gethsemane the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39) and his disciples customarily visited, which allowed Judas to find him on that fateful night of his arrest (Luke 22:47-52) , and it's in Gethsemane where an angel from heaven appears to strengthen Jesus  (Luke 22:43) , and where he found his disciples sleeping and awakes them and tells them to get up and pray (Luke 22:46) . Then to the Western Wall - The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple. We will visit the Western Wall Tunnels running along the base of the Western Wall will lead us through the Second Temple era and reveal the amazing construction of the Temple Mount , water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Continue to St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda (John 5) , where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5) . We will walk the Stations of the Cross - the Via Dolorosa including Station 2 Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33) , located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross , all the way to the final Station 14 inside  Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10) . In the afternoon you will enjoy time to shop the colorful bazaars (markets). We'll join the prayer at the Western Wall , and after return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 13 - SATURDAY Jerusalem Old and New City Mt. Zion / Upper Room / King David Tomb / Jewish Quarter / Ein Kerem / Bethlehem / Church of the Visitation / Church of the Nativity / Shepherd’s Field / Garden Tomb We begin the day going to Mount Zion , visit the Upper room (Luke 22) , Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb , and walk through the Jewish Quarter . Drive through the New City and pass the Knesset (Israel Parliament) and continue to Ein Karem , the birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80) , the one to announce the coming of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3) . Visit the Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus', to Elizabeth , the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39-56) , then continue to Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5) , and visit the Church of Nativity . Proceed to see the Shepherd’s Field  where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:8-20) . In the afternoon visit The Garden Tomb , to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer. Enjoy a evening farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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Blinken to travel to Israel & Jordan from Saudi Arabia amid renewed Gaza ceasefire talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s tour of the Middle East coincides with the arrival of a Hamas delegation in Egypt with a response to the latest ceasefire proposal read more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Jordan and Israel from Saudi Arabia as talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip pick up pace.

Blinken will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday where he will hold discussions for a deal aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza and freeing hostages in the captivity of Hamas. He will hold discussions with top Arab officials on the sidelines of a World Economic Conference (WEF) being held in the country.

Blinken’s tour of the Middle East coincides with the arrival of a Hamas delegation in Egypt with a response to the latest ceasefire proposal presented to the group.

Blinken’s visit extended after Biden-Netanyahu call

The new stops of Israel and Jordan were added to Blinken’s visit after US President Joe Biden talked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone on Sunday, according to AFP .

As Blinken’s plane refuelled in Ireland, a Department of State official confirmed to the news agency that Blinken will travel to these two countries from Saudi Arabia.

In their call, Biden and Netanyahu discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and the expected invasion of Rafah, the southern Gazan town where more than 1 million Palestinians displaced from the war are sheltering and where Israel says multiple Hamas battalions are also making their last stand.

Previously, State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller had said that Blinken during his visit will emphasise that it is Hamas that is roadblocking a ceasefire in Gaza as it is not budging on negotiations.

Separately, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné is also headed to Riyadh. He is travelling to Saudi Arabia from Lebanon where he held talks aimed to ease the tensions between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah, which has clashed with Israel on a nearly-daily basis since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War in October 2023.

No major issues in ceasefire proposal: Hamas

Ahead of the arrival of its delegation in Egypt with a response to the ceasefire proposal, Hamas on Sunday said it had no “major issues” with it, according to AFP .

“The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles. There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents [of the proposal],” said a Hamas official to the news agency, on the condition of anonymity.

The United States along with regional partners Qatar and Egypt have been facilitating negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a deal that would institute a truce in Gaza and free hostages. While the talks were stalled for weeks, there have been reports that negotiations have picked pace lately. Axios has reported that, for the first time in the talks so far, the latest ceasefire proposal has included Israel’s willingness to discuss the end of the war in Gaza.

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Sat in the Wadi Araba in the baking midday sun, senior Jordanian officials and their Israeli counterparts signed a historic peace agreement in 1994 that ended decades of conflict between the two states. Witnessed by the then US president, Bill Clinton, it was just the second peace agreement that Israel had signed with an Arab state, coming over a decade after it made peace with Egypt .

At the same time, artillery fire from southern Lebanon hit targets in the north of Israel in protest, a barrage credited to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Party of God. Now, 30 years later, Hezbollah’s barrage of northern Israel continues amid a devastating conflict in Gaza and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Across Jordan, people have taken to the streets demanding that King Abdullah tears up the peace agreement.

Jordan has long been viewed as a pillar of stability in the Middle East. It is a US ally and collaborated with Washington during the war on terror while other Arab states were deeply opposed. But the Hashemite kingdom now finds itself in a precarious position.

Throughout the Arab world, anti-Israeli sentiment has increased dramatically since the bombardment of Gaza that began in October 2023. This anger has been keenly felt in Jordan.

The country provided refuge to many of the Palestinians that were displaced from their ancestral homes in 1948 – the event known as the Nakba. And Jordan is now home to an estimated 3 million Palestinians. This means that events in the West Bank and Gaza reverberate in Jordan.

Read more: The Nakba: how the Palestinians were expelled from Israel

Pressure is mounting

While demonstrations have taken place across Jordan since the start of the Israeli bombardment, they have escalated in recent weeks. Since March 24, protests have taken place in Jordan’s capital, Amman (including outside the Israeli embassy ), as well as in Karak and Irbid.

The protests began as expressions of support for Hamas and opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza. However, the protesters are beginning to turn their ire to the Hashemite court, the administrative and political link between the king and the Jordanian state.

They have called for an end to the peace deal, halting the export of goods to Israel, and breaking diplomatic relations with Israel. These moves are almost impossible given Jordan’s reliance on aid from the US, a key ally of Israel. But pressure is undoubtedly rising on the Hashemite court.

The protesters have expressed anger at events in Gaza, along with concerns that Jordan would be affected by the forced displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza. These concerns are not unfounded, as the events of 1948 demonstrate. Perhaps even more worrying for the Hashemite court are accusations by some protesters that the king is “colluding” with the Israelis.

Fearing what may happen if the protests escalate, the Jordanian government has sought to limit protests. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces near the Israeli embassy and Baqaa refugee camp resulted in arrests , drawing criticism from human rights organisations and increasing the fury of those on the streets.

The pressure on the Jordanian state is also growing from other sources. Funding to the UN relief agency Unrwa was slashed following allegations that its staff were involved in the October 7 attacks. This has affected Jordan directly as Unrwa provides essential services to over 2 million refugees in the kingdom.

Regional instability

Jordan’s geographic position at the heart of the Middle East means that unrest in the Hashemite kingdom poses a significant challenge to neighbouring states, not least Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On April 5, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, called King Abdullah and expressed Saudi Arabia’s “support for the measures taken by the Jordanian government to maintain Jordan’s security and stability”.

Regional news outlets have also come out against the protesters, framing them as Iranian or Islamist stooges. In Al-Arabiya, an opinion piece argued that “Islamist groups want to benefit from [the ongoing protests in Jordan] … and reproduce the Arab Spring revolutions”. The Arab Spring was a wave of pro-democracy protests and uprisings that took place in the Middle East and North Africa in 2010 and 2011, challenging some of the region’s entrenched authoritarian regimes.

In Asharq Al-Awsat, the former editor in Chief, Tariq Al-Homayed, suggested that unrest in Jordan would allow Iran to extend its supply lines to the Mediterranean, giving Iran a “foothold on the Saudi and Egyptian borders”. Another newspaper, Okaz, claimed that unrest in Jordan was part of an “Iranian project to expand Tehran’s influence” across the Middle East.

This fusion of Islamist and Iranian threats may appear counterintuitive given their different political and sectarian characteristics. Islamists such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood adhere to Sunni Islam while Iran sees itself as the leading Shia Muslim power. However, the coming together of the two camps has become more common after the start of the war in Gaza and the shifting contours of regional politics.

A shared anti-Israeli stance is where the two coalesce. Islamist groups, and also individuals, had been used by some as a means of countering Shia and, by extension, Iranian gains after the Arab uprisings of 2011.

But in recent years, Islamist groups such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood have been viewed as a major threat to domestic and regional security by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and others by virtue of their longstanding criticism of rulers in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

As the Middle East drifts away from the heady days of normalisation that characterised the spring and summer of 2023, Jordan remains on the precipice. Bringing peace to Gaza is a necessary step in reducing tensions in the Hashemite kingdom, but it alone will probably be insufficient.

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Arab Countries Have Israel’s Back—for Their Own Sake

Last weekend’s security cooperation in the Middle East doesn’t indicate a new future for the region.

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Do Arab leaders have Israel’s back? If one has scrolled through the social media commentary on the combined effort by Israeli, American, British, French, Jordanian, and possibly other Arab governments to thwart Iran’s missile and drone barrage on Israel, one might think so. A bevy of analysts, Israelis, and pro-Israel activists clearly want to believe it.

Alas, that claim is mostly hyperbole. Last weekend was many things, but the dawn of a “new Middle East,” marked by intensified Arab-Israeli cooperation at a renewed time of war, was not one of them. Fortunately, the truth is still reassuring enough.

Israel’s devastating military campaign in the Gaza Strip over the last six months has put significant pressure on its ties with Arab countries, especially Egypt and Jordan. Of the Arab states that have diplomatic relations with Israel, the Moroccan, Egyptian, and Emirati ambassadors remain in the country, though Abu Dhabi suspended its coordination of humanitarian aid with Israel after seven aid workers of the nonprofit World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli drone strike. Still, after all of the violence and diplomatic tension, it has become routine for journalists and analysts to ask whether the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic deal that normalized relations between Israel and several Gulf Arab states during the Trump administration, are now dead.

That’s one reason why the display last weekend of regional security coordination under the auspices of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was so important. The other has to do with the United States itself. After more than a decade in which the American foreign-policy community sought to deemphasize, pivot away, and retrench from the Middle East, the Biden administration proved that Washington can be—separate from its confused approach to the war in Gaza—a source of security in the region.

But the conclusions should not be overstated. At the same time that Israel’s friends were high-fiving and the Israelis were publicly thanking the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Jordan, and regional powers for their help, Arab officials and analysts were working hard to temper all the talk about the new Middle East. Jordan’s King Abdullah II made clear that shooting down Iranian drones was a defense of their country’s airspace and that they would do the same if drones were launched in the other direction.

In a private conversation, one keen observer of the region and former Arab official relayed, “It comes down to how states perceive the legitimacy of military action. In the Red Sea, no one wanted to appear to be part of a maritime coalition that was seen to be defending Israel. Last night, countries shot down incoming projectiles because it can be portrayed as defending sovereign airspace and not wanting a regional war.”

Those are important arguments. Given the horrors of Gaza and the concomitant outrage of many Middle Easterners over the deaths of tens of thousands of innocents at the hands of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), there is not a single Arab leader willing to publicly align with Israel—much less secure it. Still, defending airspace and preventing an intensification of the ongoing regional conflict yields the same result: helping Israel.

Setting aside the cheerleading of recent days, the coordinated military operations that protected Israel from mass casualties and destruction highlight the durability of the Jordan-Israel and Egypt-Israel peace treaties as well as the 2020 normalization agreements. No doubt, relations between the Israeli and Jordanian governments have been under strain in recent years as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focused attention on developing ties with the Gulf states and engaged in provocative policies in Jerusalem as well as the West Bank. This created political difficulties for Abdullah, threatening the delicate balance between the demands of Jordan’s majority Palestinian population, its active Islamist movement, and East Bank tribal leaders, alongside the strategic necessity of maintaining a profoundly unpopular relationship with Israel.

The king’s apparent determination to maintain ties to Israel—given their importance to Jordan-U.S. relations—included a security dialogue that remained important to Jordan’s leaders even as other aspects of the relationship with Israel weakened. This security cooperation intensified once Israel came under CENTCOM’s area of responsibility in September 2021. The Egyptians, for their part, do not seem to have played a discernible role in last weekend’s events, but they, too, have ensured that their security dialogue with Israel remains robust and mutually beneficial despite the many crises that have buffeted the bilateral relationship since 1979.

Critics will undoubtedly argue that these securitized relationships are nothing to cheer. The ties between Arab governments—whose legitimacy is compromised, in part because of their ties to the Israelis—and an Israeli state that has dispossessed and repressed Palestinians would not exist but for authoritarian leaders and the support they enjoy in Washington. But this does not negate the fact that the security dialogues that have been underway between these countries for years paid off on April 13.

The same basic argument holds for the Abraham Accords, under which security cooperation developed rapidly after years of informal and secret cooperation. There is no leader in the Gulf who trusts Netanyahu, and they recoil at what the IDF has wrought in Gaza, but the Emiratis, Bahrainis, and the Saudis (who are silent partners in the Abraham Accords) certainly dislike and fear Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps more. This underlines what everyone already knows about the accords and why supporters of the Palestinians are so angry about it: The Arab leaders who have normalized ties with Israel place more value on fending off the Iranian challenge than Palestinian statehood. Despite the absence of some Arab ambassadors in Israel throughout these months of shocking violence, none of the Arab states that have come to terms with Israel have completely broken ties. The Saudi government, for instance, publicly maintains that it remains committed to normalization, though officials in Riyadh say they will require serious progress toward a Palestinian state. Yet even after all the violence and bloodshed of innocents in Gaza, the very fact that the Saudis still want to move forward with the Israelis says a lot about where the Palestinian issue stands among Arab leaders’ priorities.

Finally, after more than two decades during which the American investment in the transformation of the Middle East returned little or nothing, last weekend’s coordinated effort to prevent a wider and more destructive regional war (and, yes, defend Israel) was the result of Washington’s leadership. The episode demonstrates that when American policymakers focus on preventing threats to regional stability and security—as opposed to leveraging the power at their disposal to remake societies—Washington can be successful. Sure, critics will argue that the United States has been destructive in enabling the IDF’s destruction of Gaza. That is a potent critique. Would these observers prefer an all-out war in the region? Some may, given their views on Israel, but U.S. policy dictates otherwise.

Last weekend, there was a lot of commentary on social media and elsewhere expressing amazement at a new Middle East in which countries of the region coordinated an effort to thwart Iran’s attack on Israel. There is something to be said for that. But what’s more amazing when one takes a step back is that war has not actually changed the region that much. Regional governments still hate and fear Iran, harbor no particular commitment to Palestinian justice, want good relations with Israel, and desire American leadership.

Update, April 18, 2024: Mention of Jordan’s majority Palestinian population has been added for clarity.

Steven A. Cook is a columnist at  Foreign Policy and the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. His latest book, The End of Ambition: America ’ s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East , will be published in June 2024. Twitter:  @stevenacook

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Hamas says no 'major' issues, as Gaza truce effort builds

Hamas said Sunday it had no "major issues" after reviewing Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war.

A delegation from the Islamist movement will arrive in Egypt on Monday to deliver the group's response to Israel's counterproposal, a senior Hamas official told AFP.

"The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

"There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents" of the proposal, the official added.

Israel's government has come under intense pressure from global allies to reach a ceasefire in the war that humanitarians say has brought Gaza to the brink of famine, reduced much of it to rubble, and raised fears of broader conflict.

Protesters within Israel are demanding that the government secure freedom for hostages seized by militants during their October 7 attack that triggered the war.

Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying to mediate a new truce ever since a one-week halt to the fighting in November saw 80 Israeli hostages exchanged for 240 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

Hamas's unprecedented October attack resulted in the deaths of about 1,170 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,454 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

Israel estimates that 129 hostages are still being held in Gaza, including 34 the military says are dead.

Hamas has previously insisted on a permanent ceasefire -- a condition Israel has rejected.

- 'A complete failing' -

However, the Axios news website, citing two Israeli officials, reported that Israel's latest proposal includes a willingness to discuss the "restoration of sustainable calm" in Gaza after hostages are released.

It is the first time that Israeli leaders have suggested they are open to discussing an end to the war, Axios said.

A Hamas source close to the negotiations had told AFP the group "is open to discussing the new proposal positively" and is "keen to reach an agreement that guarantees a permanent ceasefire, the free return of displaced people, an acceptable deal for (prisoner) exchange and ensuring an end to the siege" in Gaza.

As diplomatic efforts intensified, US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and reviewed the ongoing talks, the White House said.

Countries hoping to broker a ceasefire are among those at a summit in Saudi Arabia, whose Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the international community has failed Gaza.

"The situation in Gaza obviously is a catastrophe by every measure –- humanitarian, but also a complete failing of the existing political system to deal with that crisis," Prince Faisal told the World Economic Forum (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh.

He reiterated that only "a credible, irreversible path to a Palestinian state" will prevent the world from confronting "this same situation two, three, four years down the line".

Netanyahu's hard-right government rejects calls for a Palestinian state.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority has partial administrative control in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, appealed at the WEF meeting for the United States to stop Israel from invading Rafah, which he said would be "the biggest disaster in the history of the Palestinian people".

Israel vows to go after Hamas battalions in the southern Gaza city on the border with Egypt, but the prospect has raised global alarm because much of Gaza's population has sought shelter there.

- Protests -

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who backs steps towards a Palestinian state, is among the high-ranking global officials due in Riyadh.

He will also visit Israel and Jordan on a trip through Wednesday, the State Department announced.

Gaza's health ministry on Sunday reported at least 66 deaths in the previous 24 hours, down from a peak this month of at least 153 deaths on April 9.

Israel's military said its jets had struck dozens of targets.

Israeli demonstrators have intensified protests for their government to reach a deal that would free the captives, accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the war.

Netanyahu, on trial for corruption charges he denies, leads a coalition including religious and ultra-nationalist parties.

On Sunday two of his ministers opposed a truce deal. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote on X that if Netanyahu does not proceed with the Rafah operation his government "will have no right to exist".

War cabinet member Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's main rival who has called for early elections, said Rafah "is important in the long struggle against Hamas".

In February Netanyahu said any truce deal would not prevent a Rafah operation.

- France seeks de-escalation -

UN humanitarian agency OCHA has warned that "famine thresholds in Gaza will be breached within the next six weeks" if massive food aid does not arrive.

At a Rafah market, shoppers said prices of fresh vegetables have escalated.

Mohammed Sarhan, 48, said 100 shekels used to buy enough for a week, but now they "are not enough for one meal for my family".

The White House said Sunday that a US-made pier meant to boost aid to Gaza will become operational in two to three weeks but cannot replace land routes.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on ABC News that Israel is letting in more trucks, in line with "commitments that President Biden asked them to meet".

A cargo ship, the Jennifer, which left Cyprus carrying aid from the United Arab Emirates, was off Israel's Ashdod port on Sunday night, the vesselfinder.com tracker showed.

The Gaza war has led to increased violence between Israel and Iran's proxies and allies, in particular the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah along the border with Lebanon.

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne, in Beirut Sunday, said "no one has an interest in Israel and Hezbollah continuing this escalation".

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Antony Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia to try to restart Gaza ceasefire talks

US secretary of state to discuss avoiding regional conflict

Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia to try to restart fraught ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, as a delegation from Hamas, expected in Cairo in parallel to the US secretary of state’s visit, said they would provide a response to an Israeli proposal focused on an initial hostage release.

Pressure on international mediators has mounted to secure a swift deal, amid fears of a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, where over a million people are now believed to be sheltering. The move risks sounding the death knell on talks to free hostages or find a diplomatic solution to end the conflict.

Joe Biden spoke again with Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday and reiterated his “clear position” opposing an Israeli invasion of Rafah, the White House said.

Meanwhile, the food aid organisation World Central Kitchen (WCK) said it would resume operations in Gaza less than a month after an Israeli attack killed seven of its workers , saying it was keen to “get as much food into Gaza, including northern Gaza, as possible”.

WCK said 276 trucks were waiting to enter via the Rafah crossing, adding it was exploring using a maritime corridor to deliver aid amid reports that the US military had begun construction of a floating pier off the coast of the territory.

Blinken is due to arrive in Riyadh on Monday for diplomatic talks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, to discuss ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian assistance to Gaza .

Egyptian officials have stepped up their own efforts to mediate talks between Hamas and Israel, after a new proposal that would initially see a small number of hostages held in Gaza released in exchange for Palestinians in the territory to be able to return to their homes.

An Egyptian official told Associated Press that mediators were working on a compromise solution to answer both parties’ main concerns, intended to set the stage for further negotiations to end the war entirely.

The US news site Axios said Israeli officials were open to discussing the return of Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from a central corridor that divides the territory. Discussions around a “sustainable ceasefire” could take place in a second phase of negotiations, after an initial hostage release, it added.

Hamas took 250 people hostage on 7 October, when the group attacked towns and kibbutzim around Gaza in an unprecedented attack that killed 1,136. In the months since, Israeli bombardments of Gaza have killed an estimated 34,000 people and levelled most urban centres.

Intense negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt led to the release of 105 hostages in an initial deal last November. In the months since, Hamas said it was unwilling to compromise on the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire.

As Egypt stepped up mediation efforts, Majed al-Ansari, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson and adviser to the prime minister, gave a rare interview to the Israeli media outlet Haaretz discussing Doha’s continuing frustrations with the negotiations, indicating the chance of a swift deal could be remote.

“We were hoping to see more commitment and more seriousness on both sides,” he said. “We are, with the help of our international partners, hoping that we can pressure both sides to an agreement, but right now we are seeing from both sides a lot of lack of commitment to the process itself and to the mediation.”

In Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, chaired a meeting with his counterparts from Jordan and Egypt as well as diplomats from Qatar, the UAE and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and efforts to achieve an independent Palestinian state.

The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, warned in an address at the World Economic Forum that ground troops entering Rafah could cause mass displacement and “the biggest catastrophe in the Palestinian people’s history”.

“We call on the United States of America to ask Israel to not carry on the Rafah attack,” he said. “America is the only country able to prevent Israel from committing this crime.”

The Israel Defense Forces said its chief of staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, had approved “plans for the continuation of the war” in a meeting with the head of the IDF’s southern command , while Israeli ministers issued competing demands of the prime minister, Netanyahu, over a potential ceasefire deal.

Benny Gantz, a leading official in Netanyahu’s war cabinet, said the government “will have no right to continue to exist and lead the campaign” if it did not agree to a deal that could see the return of the hostages. He added that the deal should be “responsible” and supported by the Israeli security services, but should “not involve ending the war”.

Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, issued a counter message to Netanyahu, calling the potential Egyptian ceasefire deal “humiliating surrender”.

Smotrich warned Netanyahu that declining to attack Rafah risked his withdrawal from the governing coalition, and the collapse of the government. “If you decide to raise a white flag and cancel the order to occupy Rafah immediately … the government headed by you will have no right to exist,” he said.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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Irish deputy premier to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for Gaza ceasefire

Micheal Martin is due to visit Cairo, Amman and the Rafah border crossing this week.

Ireland’s deputy premier is to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and support efforts working towards a two-state solution.

The visit comes amid tensions in the Middle East following attacks between Israel and Iran, and after a strike on the densely populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza, in which 18 children and four adults were killed.

Israel has said it will carry out a ground offensive on the city located at the Egyptian border, despite international calls for restraint, including from the US and Ireland.

Tanaiste and minister for foreign affairs Micheal Martin said his visit would aim to put a focus back on the “brutal conflict” amid increased instability in the region.

He also said that he was “not satisfied” that Ireland’s and Spain’s calls in February for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement were getting the attention they require.

Mr Martin said in particular, they were calling for a review of whether Israel was fulfilling the human rights clauses of the agreement “because what has transpired in Gaza is absolutely unacceptable from a humanitarian point of view”.

“We are of the view in Ireland that humanitarian law has been breached and broken time and time again now,” he said.

He added that there are reservations from some member states on a review of the agreement, and said that the way in which a review would be carried out has not been decided.

The European Commission has yet to respond on whether a review will be conducted.

Mr Martin said he would raise the issue at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on Monday.

The Tanaiste is due to meet this week with Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo and with Jordanian deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ayman Safadi in Amman.

“I very much look forward to meeting my counterparts in Egypt and Jordan,” Mr Martin said ahead of the trip.

“Both countries have been at the forefront of international efforts to bring about a desperately needed ceasefire and address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, while maintaining a focus on longer-term political solutions.

“We will continue our discussions on how Ireland and other like-minded countries in Europe can support the resolution of this brutal conflict, including through the recognition of a Palestinian state and support for UN membership for Palestine.

“It is vital that we use any political capital that we have to generate momentum for a comprehensive regional peace, along the lines envisaged by the Arab peace plan.

“A two-state solution remains the only vision of the future that can ensure peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.”

Mr Martin is also due to travel to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to meet humanitarian partners and to visit UNRWA programmes supporting Palestinian refugees in Jordan.

“Against a backdrop of increased regional instability, we cannot lose sight of the urgency of addressing the current crisis in Gaza and the wider Israeli/Palestinian issue,” he said.

“My visit to Egypt and Jordan will focus on continuing my discussions with key partners on the need for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza.

“I will also focus on how Ireland can support regional efforts to return to a political pathway towards a sustainable and peaceful resolution of this conflict and a two-state solution.”

Speaking about Gaza, Mr Martin said: “We cannot and must not lose focus on the situation in Gaza, which remains extremely grave.

“I will use my visit to the Rafah crossing to highlight the impact of ongoing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian access, which prevents life-saving aid from reaching the people of Gaza.

“Up to 1.5 million people are sheltering in Rafah and the humanitarian consequences of any Israeli military operation in the area would be disastrous.

“It is vital at such a moment of humanitarian need and regional instability to demonstrate clear and unwavering support for the work of UNRWA which remains the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza and a pillar of regional stability.”

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