Israel, Jordan & Egypt Express

Israel, Jordan & Egypt Express

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Israel, Jordan & Egypt Express

11 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Tel Aviv, Masada, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo

Tour code:

116

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

12-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2991

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Middle East with the "Israel, Jordan & Egypt Express" tour. This captivating adventure takes you through the ancient and modern wonders of three iconic countries. Begin in Israel, exploring the archaeological marvels of Masada and the serene waters of the Dead Sea, before delving into the rich history of Jerusalem, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Cross into Jordan to discover the Roman ruins of Jerash, the breathtaking landscapes of Wadi Rum, and the awe-inspiring city of Petra. Conclude your journey in Egypt, where the timeless allure of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum await. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transfers, this tour offers a comprehensive and enriching experience of the region's most treasured sites.

Highlights

  • Masada and the Dead Sea

  • Israel Museum and the Dead Sea Scrolls

  • Western Wall and Temple Mount in Jerusalem

  • Petra and the ancient city of the Nabateans

  • Wadi Rum's stunning landscapes

  • The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

  • Khan el Khalili bazaar in Cairo

  • Jerash and the Roman Amphitheater in Amman

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Sunday - Arrival

Location: Tel Aviv

Accommodation Name: Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 1 is arrival day. Touring begins the next day, so you can arrive at any time on any flight to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. • Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. • Evening at leisure. • Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 2 : Monday - Masada & Dead Sea

Location: Masada

Accommodation Name: Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Meet you tour guide in the morning and set off from Tel Aviv to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological park. • Ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight to the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. • Descend to the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea, to experience the mineral-rich black mud and to float on its salty waters. • Passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi, proceed through the Judean Desert, ascending to Jerusalem. • Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 3 : Tuesday - Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Return to your Jerusalem hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. • Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. • Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. • Visit Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. • Return to your Jerusalem hotel.

Day 4 : Wednesday - Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Enter the Old City of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. • Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. • To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. • Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives. • Visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus. • In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors and the traders' interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel. • Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 : Thursday - Sheikh Hussein Bridge - Jerash - Amman

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: Overnight in Amman.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Drive from Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan. • Proceed to Jerash - city of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple. • Drive to Amman for a panoramic city tour of the Jordanian capital including the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre. • Overnight in Amman.

Day 6 : Friday - Amman - Mount Nebo - Petra

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: Overnight in Petra.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• After breakfast drive to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From here you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea. • Continue south along the Desert Highway to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra. • Enter the site of Petra and walk, or ride on horseback, to the "Siq" (Canyon). • Walk through the "Siq" to the red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd Century BC to 2nd Century AD. • Visit the most interesting carved monuments such as the Treasury (El Khazneh - a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks and the altar. From this point you can view the whole of the rock city. • After the visit, return to Wadi Musa. • Overnight in Petra.

Day 7 : Saturday - Wadi Rum - Madaba - Amman

Location: Wadi Rum

Meals Included: Breakfast

• After breakfast drive south to the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia.
• Drive through the stunning landscapes in open Bedouin trucks, visiting the Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon.
• Drive north to Madaba to visit the remains of the Byzantine church with its ancient mosaic floor map, the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the mosaic map of the Holy Land and Jerusalem.
• Overnight in Amman.

Day 8 : Sunday - Amman / Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Transfer from your Amman hotel to Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
• Flight from Amman to Cairo.
• Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will be holding a sign with your name on, at passport control. Our representative will assist with passport and visa formalities, after which you will be escorted to meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 9 : Monday - Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Begin the day in the capital city starting with a tour of the Egyptian Museum with the treasures from the Tut-Ankh-Amun burial site.
• Continue to the Citadel to enjoy a spectacular view of Cairo.
• Visit the Alabaster Mosque, which adds a wonderful picture-postcard element to Cairo’s skyline.
• You will be given some time at leisure for shopping in the famous Khan-el-Khalili bazaar which is a labyrinth of cobbled alleyways. This vast bazaar tempts the senses with spices, perfume and glittering gold, silver and brass.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10 : Tuesday - Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt and home of a colossal Statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
• Continue to the “Cemetery City” of Sakkara and view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest of all Pyramids.
• In the afternoon you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Nearby, the mystical Sphinx surveys the plains of Giza. The 20m high man-animal Sphinx, created as a “living image of the sun-god”, built by Chephren to guard the entrance to the Pyramids.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 11 : Wednesday - Departure

Location: Cairo

• Transfer to Cairo Airport for departing flight.

What's Included

  • Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport on arrival and to Cairo Airport on departure

  • 10 nights hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.

  • International flight from Amman-Cairo.

  • Service of a government-licensed guide on all touring days.

  • Entrance fees to sites on the program.

What's Not Included

  • Porterage at airport.

  • Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.

  • Beverages with meals.

  • Traveler’s medical/baggage insurance.

  • Border Taxes & Border Shuttle transfers - Israel & Jordan (approx. US$35 per person - paid on tour - subject to change).

  • Entry Visa to Egypt (US$25 per person - paid on tour - subject to change).

Mode of Transport

The tour includes transfers from Ben Gurion Airport on arrival and to Cairo Airport on departure, as well as an international flight from Amman to Cairo, ensuring seamless travel between destinations.

Accommodation

Enjoy 10 nights of comfortable hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration across Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the starting point of the tour?

    The tour starts with your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, where you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the service of a government-licensed guide is provided on all touring days.

  • Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour package?

    Yes, entrance fees to the sites on the program are included in the tour package.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 10 nights of hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.

  • Is the international flight between Amman and Cairo included in the tour?

    Yes, the international flight from Amman to Cairo is included in the tour.

  • What happens upon arrival in Cairo?

    Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by a representative who will assist with passport and visa formalities and then escort you to meet your driver for transfer to your hotel.

  • What is the mode of transportation in Wadi Rum?

    In Wadi Rum, you will drive through the stunning landscapes in open Bedouin trucks.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour?

    Yes, additional costs not covered include porterage at the airport, tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff, beverages with meals, traveler's medical/baggage insurance, border taxes and shuttle transfers between Israel and Jordan, and the entry visa to Egypt.

  • Do I need a visa for Jordan?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we arrange a free visa-waiver for your touring in Jordan. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), your visa is issued on arrival at the border crossing (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (free of charge) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (subject to fee) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tours?

    Children aged 5 years old and above are permitted to join the Multi-day tours.

  • Do I need a visa for Egypt?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Egypt: Your can arrange a visa in advance by logging on to the EGYPT E-VISA PORTAL, or your visa is issued on arrival at Cairo Airport (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Egypt: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are (subject to fee).

  • What languages are offered with your tours?

    Many of our excursions are offered in different languages so you can enjoy the tour in your native tongue. We offer tours in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Please check the tours list to see which tours operate in your chosen language.

  • Do I need a visa for Israel?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. All visitors to Israel must have either a valid visa or an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) entry approval, before starting their journey. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: From 1st January, 2025, visitors from non-restricted countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Israel. An approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization), indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. You can get an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) using this link: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are.

  • Do I need to present a voucher for my tour?

    It is not necessary to present a voucher on our tours.

Reviews of this operator

Elaine  

Best tour group company in Israel

26-Feb-2020

I did a lot of research before coming to Israel. CTO were the only company that reached back out to me effectively and were able to answer all of my questions. I now understand that is because they are the people who were the actual tour organizers, whereas many of the other tours advertised were the same tour sold by different agents who all book through CTO anyway. So I was talking to the source. Rebecca helped me with this entire trip until I boarded for Israel. This company was so organized that I couldn’t believe it from the moment we arrived in Tel Aviv until our very last day of the tour. A big shout out to Eyal for being such an amazing/kind tour guide and Aladdin our driver. This is a trip I will never forget.

John R, Canada  

A great company to see Israel with

05-Dec-2019

CTO provided a great experience for my tour last month, they were fantastic. Our guide was the best guide I've ever had. Mind you, I've been to forty different countries. Orna was patient, kind, and very in-touch with our needs. The hotels were good and there were never any mistakes with tickets, etc. Next time, I'd skip the in between step and book directly with CTO. The communication, price, and itinerary cannot be beat!

dr mal  

Excellent service

31-Jan-2020

I do travel quite often and take tours all over, I highly recommend CTO, I’ve had the best experience ever, very nice, caring and knowledgeable staff, very very friendly, they will go out of their way to try to accommodate everyone, I will make sure that all my friends back home will use this company.

Aracelia - USA  

Israel Tour

28-Jun-2019

I can't say enough good things about our tour to Israel & Jordan. The countries and their people are amazing. CTO did a wonderful job. Everything worked clockwork. They were extremely responsive and flexible in accommodating our needs and desires. The tour guides were outstanding, very knowledgeable, flexible and a pleasure to be with. I'm telling all my firends that both countries were safe. Highly recommend CTO for organizing your visit. They're priceless !!

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    Consolidated Tour Operators requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of consolidated tour operators charges.

    Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.