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Highlights of Egypt & Israel

5
(31 Reviews)
From $8,559 AUD
  • 15 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, Acre, Galilee, Lake Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Banias, Golan Heights, Cana, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea

    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Cruising with Land, Multi Country Trips, Package, Partially Guided Tours

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Britt has travelled throughout Egypt, including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh; as well as cruising down the Nile.

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Discover adventures along the Nile & explore historic towns of Jerusalem & Nazareth

  • Sail along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan
  • Licensed and private English speaking Egyptologist
  • Visit Valley of Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon
  • Discover the Pyramids at Giza, the last Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Experience both Old & New Jerusalem
  • Visit the moving and poignant Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
  • Encounter the many biblical sites of Nazareth, Bethlehem and beyond
  • Stay in a traditional Hewbrew Kibbutz community
  • Swim in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor (flight included). Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak Temples. Overnight onboard.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning visit to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock. Cross the lock and continue sailing to Edfu.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Aswan.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Aswan with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Experience a short adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca (small boat).

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark the vessel and transfer to Aswan airport for a  flight to Cairo (flight included). Transfer to your hotel.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Full day tour of Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum and the Giza plateau to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Tel Aviv (flight included). Transfer to your hotel.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to Caesarea. Visit the excavations of the ancient Roman city. Proceed to Muhraka. Enjoy the view of the Jezreel Valley and the lower Galilee. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of the Armageddon. Drive to Acre to visit the underground Crusader city. Overnight in a Kibbutz Hotel.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Short tour of Tiberias, with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal Alon centre where the “Jesus Boat” is displayed. Continue to Capernaum. Visit the remains of the 2nd century Synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan Heights. Stay overnight in a Kibbutz hotel.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus turned water into wine. Continue to Nazareth. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, St Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s Well. Drive to the baptismal site of Yardenit. Continue to Beit Shean and visit the Roman amphitheatre. Drive to Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Visit King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, view the Temple Mount, walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Proceed to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the ancient city of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive to Masada and ascend by cable car to visit the ancient site. Continue to the Dead Sea for a float in the salty water. Return to Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport. End of services.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

3 nights accommodation in Cairo

4 nights accommodation on Nile cruise:

  • Superior class:
    • Blue Shadow I or II, M/S Semiramis I or II or the M/S Esmeralda

1 night accommodation in Tel Aviv

2 nights accommodation in a Kibbutz Hotel

4 nights accommodation in Jerusalem

Touring with English speak guide

Tours as per itinerary

14 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 11 Dinners

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle

Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan

Economy class tickets

Flights Included:

  • Flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Flight from Aswan to Cairo
  • Cairo to Tel Aviv

Optional tour to Abu Simbel on day 7 of the itinerary

Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary

Local taxes on days 9-14 of itinerary

Border tax and entry visa in Israel & Jordan

Passport or visa fees

Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary

Baggage and personal insurance of any kind

Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling

Any items of a personal nature

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2024
2025
Departing Ending

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Ramses Hilton
1115 Nile Corniche, Sharkas, Bulaq, Cairo Governorate 4310002, Egypt
Tel: +20 2 25777444
Rating
4
Ramses Hilton
Tal
HaYarkon St 287, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel: +972 3-542-5500
Rating
4.5
Tal
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Lavi, 1526700, Israel
Tel: +972 4-679-9450
Rating
4
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
St George St 15, Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2-591-7777
Rating
3.5
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem

Ship Details

  • Launched: 2015
  • Length: 72 m
  • Breadth: 14.2 m
  • Cabins: 56
  • 24 hours reception
  • Laundry service
  • Wifi
  • Large sun deck
  • Swimming pool & pool bar
  • Meeting space
  • International telephone
  • Fitness equipment
  • Sauna and massage
  • 24 hour room service
  • Bar lounge
  • Sun deck bar
  • Gift shop and bazaar
Standard Cabin
  • Bedding: Twin/King
  • Size(sqm): 21.8
  • Window: Yes
  • To Open: No
Presidential Suite
  • Bedding: King
  • Size(sqm): 37.25
  • Window: Yes
  • To Open: No
Royal Suite
  • Bedding: King
  • Size(sqm): 42.8
  • Window: Yes
  • To Open: No
  • Individullay controlled air-conditioning
  • Panoramic Windows
  • Minibar
  • LCD television set and satellite channels
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Safe box
  • Hairdryer
  • Launched: 2019
  • Cabins: 65
  • 24 hours reception
  • Laundry service
  • Wifi
  • Large sun deck
  • Swimming pool & pool bar
  • Meeting space
  • International telephone
  • Fitness equipment
  • Sauna and massage
  • Gift shop and bazaar
Standard Cabin
  • Bedding: Twin/King
  • Size(sqm): 22
  • Window: Yes
Junior Suite
  • Bedding: King
  • Size(sqm): 25.5
  • Window: Yes
Royal Suite
  • Bedding: King
  • Size(sqm): 40
  • Window: Yes
  • Cabins are equipped with private W/C, Bathroom with Bathtub and hair dryer
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Music system
  • LCD television set and satellite channels
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Safe box
  • Length: 72 m
  • Breadth: 15 m
  • Cabins: 70
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Massage Room
  • Gym
  • Billiard Room
  • Library corner
  • Sun Deck
Standard Cabin
  • Bedding: King/Twin
  • Size(sqm): 22
Junior Suite
  • Bedding: Double
  • Size(sqm): 33
Royal Suite
  • Bedding: Double
  • Size(sqm): 38
  • Window: Yes
  • To Open: Yes
  • SAT HD/LED TV
  • WiFi (free)
  • Internal Telephone
  • Safe Box
  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Magnifying Mirror
  • Bathroom with shower/bathtub
  • Length: 72 m
  • Breadth: 15 m
  • Cabins: 70
  • Swimming Pool
  • Massage Room
  • Gym
  • Billiard Room
  • Library corner
  • Sun Deck
Standard Cabin
  • Bedding: King/Twin
  • Size(sqm): 22
Junior Suite
  • Bedding: Double
  • Size(sqm): 33
Royal Suite
  • Bedding: Double
  • Size(sqm): 38
  • Window: Yes
  • To Open: Yes
  • SAT HD/LED TV
  • WiFi (free)
  • Internal Telephone
  • Safe Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Magnifying Mirror
  • Bathroom with shower/bathtub
  • Length: 72 m
  • Breadth: 12.5 m
  • Cabins: 60
  • Voltage: 220 v
  • Spa-steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage
  • Swimming pool with bar and jacuzzi
  • Salon
  • Library
Executive Cabin
  • Bedding: twin/king
  • Size(sqm): 25
Presidential Suite
  • Bedding: king
  • Size(sqm): 40
  • Bathroom with bath tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Large panoramic balcony
  • LED TV sets satellite channels
  • Telephone with international direct dial
  • Internet connection
  • Safe box
  • Minibar
  • In house movie program and music system
  • Panoramic camera to watch the sailing from cabin

Important things to note

Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.

Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.

Escorted tour portion can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Some tours do not operate during special event periods.

*Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction and therefore the visit is subject to confirmation on the day.

Package rates do not include special event periods. Easter week (before and after), Christmas week (before and after) and New Year period supplements may apply. This will be advised upon confirmation.

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Reviews for Highlights of Egypt & Israel

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Sarah Goldberg
Recommend!!

Review for: Magnificent Nile

I absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a truly memorable experience exploring Egypt! Everything was perfect and was far more than what we expected. Everything was taken care of and organized very well. It was the perfect mix of luxury travel and getting the local experience. Visiting the sites and museums in a more private environment was a real VIP experience and my favorite part was getting to visit a local Nubian home. Definitely recommending this to everyone I know and we are already talking about going back with our kids someday.
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Bianca Tide
Highly recommend - Bianca

Review for: Egypt in Style

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Ira
Thank you

Review for: Nile Discovery

After a representative assisted me through the arrival process (I could highly recommend this company for that alone). It was late, I was tired, and he handled everything quickly to get me to my hotel. I met up with Max the next day. He was so knowledgeable and made me feel like royalty. My own personal bodyguard/ photography/ Egyptologist. He went above and beyond.
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Highlights of Egypt & Israel

5
(31 Reviews)
From $8,559 AUD
  • 15 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, Acre, Galilee, Lake Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Banias, Golan Heights, Cana, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea

    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Cruising with Land, Multi Country Trips, Package, Partially Guided Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Egypt
Speak to our Egypt Expert - Britt

Britt has travelled throughout Egypt, including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh; as well as cruising down the Nile.

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