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Egypt Package Tours

15 Day Israel and Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

15 days
Pickup: Ben Gurion Airport, on arrival, Your hotel in Jerusalem, Your hotel in Tel Aviv
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration15 days
StartsDay 1, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotels, flights and cruise.

Overview

This 15 day Israel and Egypt tour with Nile cruise is the full journey: the holy sites of Israel, the pyramids of Giza and three nights sailing the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. You begin with a transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to the Old City of Jerusalem and finish with a transfer to Cairo airport. Along the way you float in the Dead Sea, ride a camel near the pyramids and enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Days 1 to 6 cover Israel: arrival in Jerusalem, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem old and new, Jericho and Bethlehem, the coast from Caesarea to Acre, and Masada with the Dead Sea. On day 7 you fly to Ramon Airport and cross at Taba for the drive to Cairo, and day 8 is free. Day 9 brings Giza, Saqqara and Memphis. Days 10 to 13 are on the Nile, from Philae and the High Dam to Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor. Day 14 explores the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel, and day 15 is departure.

This Israel and Egypt tour with Nile cruise suits travelers who want to see both countries properly in one trip, rather than squeezing Egypt into a quick add-on. Fifteen days leave room for a free day in Cairo and a relaxed pace on the river, where the ship becomes your hotel and the temples come to you. It is ideal for couples, retirees and first-time visitors to the region who want history, faith and scenery in one plan.

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport, and later touring days start with pickup from your hotel in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. You choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star accommodation, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo, and the booking form shows the exact price for your level and number of travelers. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and the Israel and Egypt tour with Nile cruise is non-refundable because hotels, flights and the cruise are pre-paid. For shorter options, see the Israel, Jordan and Egypt tour, a Cairo tour from Eilat or all Israel package tours. Choose your arrival date and book today.

Highlights

15 days in Israel and Egypt, from Ben Gurion Airport to Cairo
3 nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with meals on board
Jerusalem's Old City, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee and Bethlehem
Masada by cable car and a soak in the Dead Sea
The pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and a short camel ride
Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples
Three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
Flights within the itinerary: Ben Gurion to Ramon Airport, Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

Day 1Arrival in Jerusalem
A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport and takes you to your hotel in the Old City of Jerusalem. Settle in and rest after your flight. You spend the night in Jerusalem.
2

Day 2Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
An early pickup at 05:50 from your Jerusalem hotel takes you north across the Jezreel Valley, past Megiddo, to the Mount of Precipitation and the Basilica of the Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph in Nazareth. You pass Cana on the way to Capernaum, the home of Peter, and the Benedictine church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. After a drive past Tiberias, those who wish can be baptized in the Jordan River, and Mount Tabor comes into view on the way back.
3

Day 3Jerusalem Old and New
Pickup is at 08:30 from Jerusalem hotels or 07:15 from Tel Aviv hotels. You begin with the panorama from the Mount of Olives, enter the Old City of Jerusalem through the Armenian Quarter and continue to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After the Byzantine Cardo, the Jewish Quarter and Mount Zion, the day ends at Yad Vashem, or on Saturdays at the Hall of the Last Supper and David's Tomb.
4

Day 4Jericho and Bethlehem
At 08:30 a driver collects you from your Jerusalem hotel for the drive down toward the Dead Sea and on to Jericho, with its many ruins and a view of the Mount of Temptation. In Bethlehem you cross Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, see the grotto of the birth and the altar of the Three Wise Men. You spend the night in Tel Aviv.
5

Day 5Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
Pickup from your Tel Aviv hotel is at 07:15 for Caesarea, where you tour the Roman theater and hippodrome. You stop at the Baha'i Gardens and shrine in Haifa, then ride a cable car down to the grottoes at Rosh Hanikra. In Acre, the largest Crusader city in Israel, you see the Crusader halls and the Turkish prison before returning to Tel Aviv for the night.
6

Day 6Masada and the Dead Sea
At 07:15 you set off for Masada and ride the cable car to the top while your guide explains the site. You tour Herod's palaces, the well-preserved bathhouse, the ancient synagogue and the Roman barracks. Afterward you soak in the mineral-rich water of the Dead Sea, then return to Tel Aviv for the night.
7

Day 7Tel Aviv to Eilat and on to Cairo
In the morning you fly from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport near Eilat. A driver takes you to the Taba border and helps with the crossing into Egypt. The drive to Cairo takes about 10 hours with a few stops, and you check into your Cairo hotel in the evening.
8

Day 8Free day in Cairo
After a long travel day, today is yours. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and rest, or explore Cairo at your own pace. You spend the night in Cairo.
9

Day 9Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
Your guide takes you to the Giza Plateau for the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx and a short camel ride. You continue to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon covers ancient Memphis and its open-air museum with the great statue of Ramses II, and you sleep in Cairo, with breakfast and lunch included.
10

Day 10Fly to Aswan and board your Nile cruise
After breakfast you fly from Cairo to Aswan and transfer to your ship for check-in and lunch on board. You visit the High Dam and the temple of Philae, and the program also lists a felucca sail around the islands. Back on board, dinner is followed by a Nubian show, and you sleep on the ship with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
11

Day 11Kom Ombo, Edfu and the sail to Luxor
After breakfast you visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. The ship then sails to Edfu, where you tour the temple of Horus. Back on board you sail on toward Luxor, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included and the night on the ship.
12

Day 12Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Memnon
Today you cross to the West Bank of ancient Thebes and enter three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The program also takes in the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You return to the ship for lunch and a free afternoon, with entertainment on board in the evening and all meals included.
13

Day 13Karnak and Luxor temples, flight to Cairo
After breakfast you check out of the cruise and tour the East Bank, with the vast Karnak temple complex and Luxor Temple. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. You are met on arrival and taken to your hotel for the night.
14

Day 14Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
After breakfast you tour the Egyptian Museum, then explore the historic churches of Coptic Cairo. The afternoon brings the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in historic Cairo. Optional tours, cruises and shows are available, so ask your guide, and you sleep in Cairo with breakfast and lunch included.
15

Day 15Departure from Cairo
Enjoy a last breakfast at your hotel. You are then transferred to Cairo airport for your international flight. Your Israel and Egypt journey ends here.

What's included

Included

Airport pickup at Ben Gurion on arrival and transfer to Cairo airport at the end
14 nights at your chosen level, including 3 nights on a Nile cruise
Breakfast daily, plus the lunches and dinners marked in the program
Guided touring days in Israel and Egypt
Flights from Ben Gurion to Ramon Airport, Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
Help at the Taba border and the drive to Cairo
Short camel ride at Giza

Not included

Egypt visa and border tax
International flights
Meals not marked in the program
Optional tours, cruises and shows
Abu Simbel and Alexandria day tours (available as add-ons)

Pickup & meeting point

Ben Gurion Airport, on arrivalNo pickup fee
Your hotel in Jerusalem 05:50 (day 2)No pickup fee
Your hotel in Tel Aviv 07:15No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Departure from Cairo

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1. On day 2, pickup is at 05:50 from your hotel in Jerusalem. On later days in Israel, pickup is at 08:30 from Jerusalem hotels or 07:15 from Tel Aviv hotels. In Egypt you are met at your hotel, ship or airport.

Accommodation

14 nights: you start in a hotel in the Old City of Jerusalem, continue in Tel Aviv, then stay in Cairo, on a Nile cruise ship for 3 nights between Aswan and Luxor, and back in Cairo. Names are listed on your voucher.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person: a double room shared by 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo. Children sharing a double room with adults pay a lower child rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

On day 7 you cross from Israel into Egypt at the Taba border, with help from our driver. The Egypt visa and border tax are not included and are paid at the border, so bring cash. Carry a passport valid for at least six months. Bethlehem and Jericho are in Area A, which Israeli citizens cannot enter.

What to Bring

Passport, every day
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
Swimsuit and towel for the Dead Sea
Light scarf or shawl for churches and mosques
A light jacket for evenings on the Nile
Cash for the border, tips and optional extras

Dress Code

Churches, the Western Wall and mosques, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, require modest dress with shoulders and knees covered. Visitors who are not dressed modestly may be refused entry.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking on stone streets, steps and sandy ground, plus steps into the royal tombs. Day 2 starts very early and day 7 includes a drive of about 10 hours. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Age and Children

Children are welcome and pay a lower child rate when sharing a double room with adults. Yad Vashem does not admit children under 10.

Language

The tour is guided in English.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotels, flights and a Nile cruise. If your plans change, contact us as early as you can. A date change may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Israel and Egypt tour with Nile cruise price include?

The price covers 14 nights at your chosen level, including 3 nights on the Nile cruise, breakfast every day, the lunches and dinners marked in the program, guided touring days, the transfers in the itinerary and the flights from Ben Gurion to Ramon Airport, Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo. If you want a detailed list of entrance fees before booking, contact us. The booking form shows the exact price for your level and number of travelers.

Do I need a visa for Egypt, and are border fees included?

The Egypt visa and the border tax are not part of the tour price. Our driver helps you with the procedures at the Taba border on day 7, where the fees are paid. Check the entry rules for your nationality before you travel. Egypt runs its official e-visa service at visa2egypt.gov.eg, so check your nationality there before you travel.

What passport rules should I know about?

Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates, and carry it every day. Israeli citizens cannot enter Bethlehem or Jericho, which are in Area A, so day 4 is not possible for them. Contact us before booking if this applies to you. Many visa-exempt travelers also need an approved ETA-IL before flying to Israel, so check the official ETA-IL site.

Where is pickup on touring days?

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1. On day 2 pickup is at 05:50 from your Jerusalem hotel, and on later days in Israel at 08:30 from Jerusalem or 07:15 from Tel Aviv, depending on where you stay. In Egypt, guides and drivers meet you at your hotel, ship or airport.

Where will I stay?

You start in a hotel in the Old City of Jerusalem, move to Tel Aviv, then stay in Cairo, on a Nile cruise ship for 3 nights and in Cairo again at the end. You choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star accommodation when you book, and the names are listed on your voucher.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children sharing a double room with adults pay a lower child rate, shown on the booking form. Yad Vashem does not admit children under 10, and some days start very early, so plan with younger kids in mind.

How fit do I need to be?

A normal level of fitness is enough. Expect walking on stone streets and steps in Jerusalem and Acre, sandy ground at Giza and Saqqara, and steps down into the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Day 7 includes a drive of about 10 hours.

When is the best time to take this tour?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, and winter is pleasant on the Nile though cooler in Jerusalem. Summer is very hot in Upper Egypt and at the Dead Sea, so pack light clothing, a hat and plenty of water. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable because hotels, flights and the cruise are pre-paid as soon as you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to move your dates, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

Can I add Abu Simbel or Alexandria?

Yes. When you book you can add an Abu Simbel tour, an Alexandria day tour, a lunch package or an extra night before or after the tour. Each add-on shows its price on the booking form.

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