Classical Jerusalem Jordan and Cairo
11 Nights / 12 Days - 3 Countries / 7 Cities
Jerusalem (3N)/Amman (2N)/Dead Sea (1N)/Petra (1N)/Wadi Rum (1N)/Saint Catherine (1N)/Cairo (2N)
- Family
Starting Price Per Adult
£2,584
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day 1
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FULL DAY
Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
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day 2
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FULL DAY
Full-day tour: Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, Micerinos (tickets not included), Sphinx, Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamen's treasures), lunch, Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque, and visit to the Hanging Church in the Coptic neighborhood.
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day 3
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FULL DAY
We'll explore Jerusalem's old city, starting with a Mount Scopus excursion to the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view. Then, we'll visit Gethsemane, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Calvary, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Finally, we'll visit Mount Zion to see the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle, and the Abbey of the Dormition. Accommodation in Jerusalem.
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day 4
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FULL DAY
After breakfast, we head to the Israel-Jordan border at Sheik Hussein Bridge. After completing border procedures, we explore the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and visit the historic Church of Saint Sergius. Lunch is included. Then, we visit the impressive Roman archaeological site of Jerash before heading to Amman for accommodation.
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day 5
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FULL DAY
We'll visit the Castles of the Desert, including Qasr Kharana and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra. Afterward, we'll head to Madaba for lunch and explore the Madaba Archaeological Park and the Church of St. George. Finally, we'll visit Mount Nebo before returning to Amman for free time.
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day 6
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FULL DAY
Embark on a journey to Bethany, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Dead Sea Museum's Panorama Complex before indulging in lunch. Relax with a dip in the Dead Sea, the saltiest and lowest point on Earth, upon arrival at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and accommodation.
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day 7
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FULL DAY
Embark on a Jordanian adventure: King's Road, Karak Castle, Dana's stone houses, Shobak's Crusader Castle. Explore Moses Spring and Nabatean history at Petra Museum. Dinner, accommodation, optional Turkish bath or Petra's light show.
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day 8
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FULL DAY
Prepare for an unforgettable day! Explore Petra, then venture to Wadi Rum. Enjoy lunch, a 4x4 tour, a camel ride, and discover ancient inscriptions at Khazali Canyon. Dinner and desert camp await.
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day 9
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FULL DAY
After breakfast, head to Aqaba, then cross into Eilat, Israel. Enjoy beach time, lunch, and a stroll. Optionally swim. Capture photos of Pharaoh's Island en route to Saint Catherine. Relax, settle in, and savor dinner.
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day 10
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FULL DAY
Discover Saint Catherine Monastery at Mount Sinai, steeped in history. Traverse Sinai's scenic landscapes, stopping for lunch. Visit the Well of Moses before departing via the Suez Canal tunnel for Cairo, arriving by late afternoon.
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day 11
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FULL DAY
Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, Micerinos, and Sphinx. Explore Egyptian Museum, see Tutankhamen's treasure. Lunch included. Discover Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque. Stroll Coptic neighborhood, visit Hanging Church.
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day 12
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MORNING
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
Day 1
| Jerusalem
Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2
| Jerusalem
Breakfast. Excursion to visit the New City of Jerusalem, seeing the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and the model that represents the city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. We will go through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, then go toward Ein Karen, a picturesque neighborhood on the outskirts of the city to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist. We will also see Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. In the afternoon, we will travel to BETHLEHEM, located behind the wall built in recent years to separate the two communities. We will take a Palestinian guide to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger, and the Shepherds’ Field. Return to Jerusalem and accommodation.
Day 3
| Jerusalem
We include a visit to the old city of Jerusalem. Excursion by Mount Scopus toward the Mount of Olives. There is an extraordinary view of the walled Holy City from the top. We then continue to Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Agony. Departure toward the Old City. Visit to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall). We will continue along the Via Dolorosa to arrive at Calvary, the place where Christ was crucified, and to see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We then go onward to Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper), and the Abbey of the Dormition. Accommodation in Jerusalem.
Day 4
| Amman
Breakfast. Early departure to the border of Israel and Jordan. Arrive at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete border and visa procedures. Welcome to Jordan! We explore the FORTRESS OF AJLUN, an imposing castle dating back to the 12th century. In this area, Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived together. We visit the historic CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS. Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch included. We continue to JERASH to visit its impressive Roman archaeological site. We then travel to AMMAN. Arrival and accommodation.NOTE: The Sheik Hussein border must be crossed on a special bus for this purpose. This costs around $3 per person, which must be paid directly by the passengers themselves. IMPORTANT NOTE: There are customs regulations upon arrival in JORDAN that prohibit the entry of religious objects. These objects can be withdrawn from the passenger without prior notice and any compensation. Europamundo is not responsible if this happens.FEES: Each country requires an entry/exit fee that passengers must pay directly at their destination. For guidance purposes, these are the fees/visa fees that may apply (prices subject to change without notice): Israel: $32 (Departure Fee to Jordan); Jordan: 40 dinars/$60 (Sheik Hussein Border visa).
Day 5
| Amman
We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick walls, and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic 6th-century mosaic representing the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.
Day 6
| Dead Sea
We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which is an impressive Panorama Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and accommodation included.
Day 7
| Petra
Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. We ascend to the historic King´s Road, which tells us about the Moab Kingdom of the Bible. At the top of a hill, we will be surprised by the castle of KARAK (entrance included), an impressive example of military architecture of the twelfth century. It soon became one of the most important fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Arrival at DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner and accommodation. Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.
Day 8
| Wadi Rum
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre, we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation are included in a desert camp.
Day 9
| Saint Catherine
After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s second city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We walk through the center before continuing to the border of ISRAEL, EILAT, and arrive in this modern and tourist city with its excellent beaches. There’s time to relax, have lunch and stroll around. Are you tempted to swim? We then continue towards the EGYPT border and into Sinai. On the way, there’s a chance to take photographs of the Pharaoh’s Island with the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continue to SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommodation, and dinner are included.FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay an entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is $25 visa + $20.Approximate rates and subject to change without prior notice by the authorities of the country. Drones and cameras with a 5,5-meter zoom are prohibited as well as other types of professional equipment cameras ( Europamundo is not responsible for objects that may be seized at borders by the authorities of the countries)IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circumstances or due to a small number of participants, it may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan to Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA- TABA FERRY with a duration of just over two hours. During the ferry crossing, there will be no assistance from any guide.
Day 10
| Cairo
At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the Burning Bush that burned without being consumed”. The monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue through the Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes. Lunch is included en route. Stop at the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon. Accommodation.
Day 11
| Cairo
Full-day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamun is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
Day 12
| Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
Deluxe :
Amman: Seven Roses or Similar
Dead Sea: Crowne Plaza Jordan or Similar
Petra: Petra Moon or Similar
Wadi Rum: Sun City Camp or Similar
Saint Catherine: Mosaique Beach Resort Taba or Similar
Cairo: Hotel Helnan Dreamland or Similar
Inclusions
Exclusions
Inclusions
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Includes departure transfer
- City tour in JERUSALEM, CAIRO
- Excursion: Bethlehem, 4x4 vehicles, camel rides
- Ticket admission: Book in the Museum of Israel, Holocaust Museum and Memorial, Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Tomb of King David, Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper), Abbey of the Dormition , Fortress, and Church of Saint Sergius in Ajlun, Archaeological site in Jerash; Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles of the Dessert; Church of St. George, Madaba Archaeological Park, Archeological Site, Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex, Kerak castle, Moses Springs and Petra Museum, Archeological Site , Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides, Monastery of Santa Catalina, Well of Moses, Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood
- 7 Lunch included in JERASH, Madaba, Dead Sea, SHOUBAK, PETRA, MOSES WELL, CAIRO
- 4 dinner included in Dead Sea, PETRA, WADI RUM, SAINT CATHERINE
Exclusions
- Visa
- Airfare and Insurance
- Optional sightseeing & meals
- Meals other than specified in the itinerary.
- Porterages, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
- Early check-in and Late check out
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head.
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation Policy (Per Person) | |
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| Days before departure: | Cancellation Charge: |
| 10 days | 100% |
| 10 to 15 days | 75% + Non Refundable Component |
| 15 to 30 days | 30% + Non Refundable Component |
| Hotel / Air | 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room |
| Cruise / Visa | On Actuals |
Payment Policy
| Payment Policy | Online Advance as per Website |
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| Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher |
| Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 100% of total tour cost |
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.
**For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full INR component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Terms & Conditions
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
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About Destination
Explore the best of Israel And Jordan, this 12 day tour package takes you through Israel, Jordan and Cairo in Egypt. Holy sites to historical places and amazing Dead Sea with loads of other attractions to make this a tour worth exploring.
