Egypt & Jordan & Israel Discovered


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Egypt & Jordan & Israel Discovered

Visiting: Israel, Jordan

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

EJIL

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 30

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-59

Interests:

Cultural

Tour Overview

Embark on the ultimate adventure in the Middle East on the 18-day Egypt, Jordan & Israel Discovered! Meet some of the greatest cultures that have shaped history and created breath-taking monuments to stand the test of time. Pose with the Pyramids and the Sphinx before sailing down the Nile on a felucca. Roam the countless Egyptian wonders and have a refresher at the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Cross to Jordan for the otherworldly desert of Wadi Rum and the world-famous Petra. Uncover the gems of Amman and drive to the coast through Israel's Tel-Aviv. Delve into history through biblical times at the holy city of Jerusalem.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.

Included Activities: Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities: Group Dinner on Cruise
Meals: -

Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Luxor

Prepare your lenses for the breath-taking, world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. Face all their 4,600-year glory and embrace the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. After everyone had their dose of awe, we head out to Sakkara for sightseeing. The first capital of ancient Egypt is famous for the step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board the bus to Luxor and check into our premium hotel by the Nile.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Pyramids & Sakkara
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Luxor, Aswan

After breakfast, depart for the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies fuelling such creations for millennia. In the afternoon drive to Aswan for overnight stay.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Temple of Karnak
Optional Activities: Nubian Dinner
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Aswan, Felucca Cruise

Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology. Later in the afternoon, embark your felucca to cruise on the Nile.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Aswan & Philae Temple
Optional Activities: Abu Simbel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Felucca cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals swimming and fishing. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play beach-ball with locals and prepare for a locally-prepared feast.

Included Activities: Sailing on the Felucca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca. Start off the day with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!

Included Activities: Sightseeing Edfu & Kom Ombo, Luxor Temple
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Luxor, Cairo

The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead”, it's home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Cairo for overnight stay.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities: Hot Air Ballooning
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

he journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!


Included Activities: Sightseeing Cairo, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, Hanging Church & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Cairo to Dahab via Sudr & Sharm El Sheikh Road

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Dahab

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports.

Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Camel Trekking, Water Sports
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Dahab, Aqaba, Wadi Rum

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Departing early in the morning for Nuweiba or Taba, you will cross by Aqaba, Jordan’s window to the sea. We make for the otherworldly desert of Wadi Rum. Brace for a local feast, we’re having an authentic Jordanian dinner in a magical setting tonight. Naturally to be followed by a camp fire in the desert, singing and sharing stories – scary or not – and bonding with your travel mates. Hope for a clear sky for a stunning starry night at our desert camp.

Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4 hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan.
For passengers not wishing to wait for the ferry, we also offer the option to cross the Arava Israeli Border from Taba and use the motorway to Aqaba Border. (Israel issues a separate pass at the border and doesn’t stamp your passport).

Included Activities: Sightseeing Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Wadi Rum, Petra

The experience of a lifetime awaits. Have a hefty breakfast, you’re joining a 2-hour Jeep safari in the Wadi Rum desert. The setting to many ‘Mars’ movies, natural rock formations in the middle of the vast desert will amaze you. Next up will be the magnificent world-famous Petra, the greatest attraction in the Middle East and a full day of exploration. Your local guide will provide a brief history of the ancient city and show you the ins and outs. The massive underground city is carved into a huge rose-coloured rock, make sure to have your cameras at hand! You’ll also get a chance to discover the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheatre along the way. We remain in Petra overnight.



Included Activities: Quad Biking, Sightseeing Petra
Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Petra, Dead Sea, Amman.

A day is never enough for the vastness of Petra. The tour of the ‘Red Rose City’ continues before we drive to the lowest point of dry land on earth. The Dead Sea, also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, is hundreds of metres below sea level, hence the famous incredibly salty water that floats you almost above waist. Enjoy the warm sun, cleansing mud baths and the most original swimming experience ever. Then continue to Amman where we stay overnight.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Amman City Tour, Tel Aviv

Time to discover the vibrant Jordanian capital of Amman. Embark on a city tour of beautiful sites and highlights including the Citadel and the Amphitheatre, and discover the impressive history of Jordan. Afterwards we’ll depart for Tel Aviv, Israel.

Included Activities: Sightseeing Amman
Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Tel Aviv City Tour, Jerusalem

It's time to explore the beautiful Tel-Aviv. Start the morning with the Old City, Jaffa in the south. It is claimed to have been inhabited around 7500BC (yes, you read that correctly) and mentioned in biblical stories of Jonah and Solomon. A small change of scenery as you continue the discovery of New City. You cap the day off at the famous Carmel Market full of various spices, flowers, accessories and delicious food. In the afternoon we depart for Jerusalem.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 16: Jerusalem

Wake up to the magical sound of prayers at the holy lands of Jerusalem. Brace for the most impressive history lesson, you're taking a journey through time and biblical stories. Discovery launches at full speed with a hike up to Mount Of Olives - a Jewish cemetery of 3,000 years with around 150,000 graves; and Gethsemane.
Climb up Mt. Zion just outside the city walls, then visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Cenacle - room of the Last Supper, and Jaffa gate. The enlightening Jerusalem experience will leave you blown away.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 17: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Tel Aviv

As you recover from your amazement of Jerusalem, don't forget breakfast. Drive to Nazareth and walk among the ruins of Jesus's childhood village, now an impressive open-air museum. In the afternoon depart for Tel Aviv. If you have energy to spare, it is just the time to check out the famous nightlife and world-class clubs.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 18: Tel Aviv

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel in Tel Aviv (11:00). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    5 and 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan, 3 star hotels in Israel

  • Airport Transfer

    From Cairo Airport to the Cairo Hotel on day one

  • Meals

    17 breakfasts | 2 lunches | 3 dinners

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My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

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First time doing a tour overseas, wow what an amazing experience. Smaller tour group which was awesome, great hotel choices, professional transportation services and saw the best of Turkey in 12 days. Our tour guide Aykut's hospitality was second to none, he went above and beyond for every member of the group. His knowledge of his country's history and culture was outstanding and explained in a memorable way for a lasting memory. Aykut's has extensive experience as a tour guide and it shows in every way, many special tips from living/growing up in Turkey. Aykut's planning meant everything ran smoothly making our only job to turn up with your belongings and enjoy your experience. Thank you again Aykut for going the extra mile, making sure places had gluten free options for me and for all the funny jokes ☺️

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