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Egypt Package Tours

17 Day Israel, Jordan and Egypt Tour with Mount Sinai and Nile Cruise

17 days
Pickup: Ben Gurion Airport arrival transfer, Dan Hotel Tel Aviv meeting point
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration17 days
StartsDay 1, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotels, flights and cruise.

Overview

If you want to see this region properly, once, this 17 day Israel Jordan Egypt tour is the most complete route we offer from Tel Aviv. It brings together five guided days in Israel, two days around Petra, a night climb of Mount Sinai for the sunrise, a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and unhurried time in Cairo at the end.

After your arrival on day 1, days 2 to 6 cover Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, the Mediterranean coast from Caesarea to Acre, Jerusalem and Yad Vashem, Bethlehem, and Masada and the Dead Sea, followed by a flight to Eilat. Days 7 and 8 are in Petra, with a guided tour and a free morning, before a night transfer to Mount Sinai. Day 9 starts on the summit at sunrise and continues to Saint Catherine's Monastery and Cairo. Day 10 covers Giza, Saqqara and Memphis, days 11 to 14 are on the Nile, and days 15 to 17 bring the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, a free day and your flight home.

This 17 day Israel Jordan Egypt tour suits travelers who want depth rather than speed: pilgrims who want both the Gospel sites and Mount Sinai, history lovers, and anyone who prefers a free morning in Petra and a full leisure day in Cairo to a nonstop schedule. With five nights in Tel Aviv, a night near Petra and three nights on the Nile, you unpack less often than on shorter routes. The Sinai climb does need a reasonable level of fitness.

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1, and the Israel day tours start from the Dan Hotel meeting point in Tel Aviv between 07:15 and 07:30. Hotels are on a bed and breakfast basis, and the cruise is full board. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers or as a single room if you travel solo, and the booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers. The tour departs daily, subject to availability. Because hotels, flights and the cruise are pre-paid, the 17 day Israel Jordan Egypt tour is non-refundable. Compare our 20 day Israel, Jordan and Egypt tour, the Petra 2 day tour from Eilat and our Israel package tours. Pick your date and book today.

Highlights

Airport pickup at Ben Gurion and 5 nights in Tel Aviv
Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
Jerusalem's Old City, Yad Vashem and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
Masada by cable car and a float in the Dead Sea
Guided day in Petra plus a free morning to explore on your own
Night climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise and Saint Catherine's Monastery
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis
3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and a free day in 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 Israel
A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport and takes you straight to your hotel in Tel Aviv. After check-in the evening is free to relax or explore. You spend the night in Tel Aviv.
2

Day 2Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
Meet the group at the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv between 07:15 and 07:30 and drive across the Armageddon plain with a view of Megiddo. You stop at the Mount of Precipitation, tour the Churches of the Annunciation and Saint Joseph in Nazareth, then pass Cana on the way to the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. After a drive along the Sea of Galilee, an optional baptism at Yardenit and a view of Mount Tabor, you return to Tel Aviv for the night.
3

Day 3Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
Follow the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea for its Roman theater, hippodrome and temple ruins, then visit the Bahai Gardens and Shrine in Haifa. A cable car takes you down into the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra. A guided walk through the Crusader city and old Turkish prison in Acre ends the day, and you return to Tel Aviv for the night.
4

Day 4Jerusalem Old and New City
Start at the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, then walk the Old City from Zion Gate through the Cardo to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After time in the local markets, the afternoon ends at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial and museum. You return to Tel Aviv for the night.
5

Day 5Bethlehem, with views toward Jericho
Drive past the Inn of the Good Samaritan to the sea level marker, with a view toward Jericho and the Mount of Temptation in the distance. In Bethlehem you cross Manger Square and tour the Church of the Nativity, with the silver star, the Manger and the Altar of the Three Wise Men, plus the Crusader Church of Saint Catherine. Bring your passport, and note that Israeli citizens cannot enter Bethlehem, which is in Area A. You pass the Milk Grotto and the Shepherds' Fields on the way back to Tel Aviv for the night.
6

Day 6Masada, the Dead Sea and the flight to Eilat
Drive south through the Judean Desert past Ein Gedi and the Qumran caves to Masada, and ride the cable car up to Herod's palaces, the Roman barracks and the ancient synagogue. The afternoon is for a float in the Dead Sea. You then transfer to the airport for a flight to Eilat, or travel overland from Jerusalem to Eilat on Fridays, and spend the night in Eilat.
7

Day 7Guided tour of Petra
At about 08:30 you transfer to the Arava border, cross into Jordan and meet your driver for the two-hour drive to Petra. A full guided tour takes in the Treasury, the amphitheater, the royal tombs, caves and temples. In the evening you can join the optional candlelit Petra by Night experience, and you spend the night at your hotel in Petra.
8

Day 8Free morning in Petra and night transfer to Sinai
The morning is free to walk back into Petra, browse the local markets or rest at your hotel. At about 16:00 you transfer back to Eilat for a few free hours and dinner. At 21:00 you head to the Taba border and cross into Egypt, where a driver takes you to Mount Sinai to start your night trek under the stars.
9

Day 9Mount Sinai sunrise and Saint Catherine's Monastery
You reach the summit of Mount Sinai in the early hours to watch the sun rise over the desert mountains. On the way down you visit Saint Catherine's Monastery, with its 6th-century church, the Burning Bush, Jethro's Well and one of the oldest working libraries in the world. A scenic drive then takes you to Cairo, where you check in to your hotel for the night.
10

Day 10Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis
Your guide meets you for the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, with the chance of a short camel ride. You continue to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Pyramid of King Teti, followed by a local lunch. The day ends at Memphis, where the open-air museum holds a giant statue of Ramses II, and you spend the night in Cairo.
11

Day 11Flight to Aswan and Nile cruise check-in
A domestic flight takes you from Cairo to Aswan and a transfer brings you to your 5-star cruise ship for three nights, starting with lunch on board. In the afternoon you visit the Aswan High Dam and take a motorboat to Agilika Island for the Temple of Philae. A felucca sail ends the day, followed by dinner, a traditional Nubian show and the night on board.
12

Day 12Kom Ombo and Edfu
As the ship sails, you go ashore at Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Back on board, you cruise to Edfu to tour the remarkably well preserved Temple of Horus. The ship continues toward Luxor, with dinner and the night on board.
13

Day 13Luxor West Bank
Explore the West Bank of Luxor, with the Theban Necropolis, three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You return to the ship for lunch and a free afternoon. Dinner and traditional entertainment follow, and you spend your last night on board.
14

Day 14Karnak, Luxor Temple and the flight to Cairo
After breakfast you leave the ship and tour the vast Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo. You are met on arrival and taken to your Cairo hotel for the night.
15

Day 15Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
The day starts at the Egyptian Museum and its unmatched collection of ancient treasures. You then explore Cairo's historic center with its Coptic churches, the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Back at your hotel, optional evening tours and cruises can be arranged on request, and you spend the night in Cairo.
16

Day 16Free day in Cairo
Today is yours to explore Cairo at your own pace, shop for souvenirs or simply relax after a full trip. It is also a good day to add an optional excursion, such as the Alexandria day tour. You spend your last night at your Cairo hotel.
17

Day 17Departure
After breakfast you check out of your hotel. A transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for your international flight home. This is the end of the tour.

What's included

Included

Arrival transfer from Ben Gurion Airport and ground transportation throughout
Domestic flights (to Eilat, Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo) with airport connections
Licensed tour guides and local assistance
Hotel nights at your chosen level on a bed and breakfast basis
3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship with full board
Group day tours with entry fees
Selected lunches on land
Transfer to Cairo Airport on day 17

Not included

International flights
Hotel nights before or after the tour
Jordan and Egypt visas and border taxes, paid at the borders
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
Optional tours and shows, such as Petra by Night
Tips
Personal and medical travel insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Ben Gurion Airport arrival transferNo pickup fee
Dan Hotel Tel Aviv meeting point 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

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Day 1 starts with a transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your Tel Aviv hotel. Days 2 to 6 start at the Dan Hotel meeting point in Tel Aviv between 07:15 and 07:30. The Petra transfer leaves Eilat at about 08:30 on day 7, and the Sinai transfer leaves Eilat at 21:00 on day 8. The order of the day tours may change.

Accommodation

Hotels on a bed and breakfast basis: 5 nights in Tel Aviv, 1 in Eilat, 1 in Petra and 5 in Cairo, plus 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship with full board. The night of day 8 is spent on the Mount Sinai trek. Some departures are earlier than hotel breakfast hours, so ask reception about a breakfast box.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. A child rate is available on the double room options. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.

Border and Visa

You cross into Jordan at the Arava border, back into Israel and into Egypt at Taba. Jordan and Egypt visas and border taxes are not included and are paid at the borders. Bethlehem is in Area A of the West Bank: Israeli citizens cannot enter, and other travelers need a passport.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Cash for visas, border taxes and tips
Sturdy walking shoes for Petra and Mount Sinai
Flashlight and warm layers for the night climb
Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
Swimsuit for the Dead Sea
Scarf or shawl for churches, the monastery and mosques

Dress Code

Modest dress is required at churches, the Western Wall, Saint Catherine's Monastery and mosques. Cover your knees and shoulders on those days.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking at most sites, plus a night climb of Mount Sinai on a long, rocky uphill path. You need reasonable fitness for the Sinai day.

Age and Children

Children are welcome, with a child rate on the double room options. The Sinai climb suits older, active children.

Language

Touring is guided in English by licensed guides.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the tour includes pre-paid hotels, flights and the Nile cruise. If a day tour is canceled for reasons beyond our control, you receive a refund for that day or an alternative tour.

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 17 day Israel Jordan Egypt tour include?

The price includes ground transportation and transfers, the domestic flights and airport connections, licensed guides and local assistance, hotel nights at your chosen level, three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship, the group day tours with entry fees, daily breakfast, full board on the cruise and selected lunches. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.

Are visas and border taxes included?

No. The Jordan visa and border tax and the Egypt visa and border tax are not included and are paid at the crossings. Bring cash for these fees. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains each step.

Do I need a passport, and can Israeli citizens enter Bethlehem?

Carry a valid passport for the whole trip, since you cross into Jordan, back into Israel and into Egypt. Bethlehem is in Area A of the West Bank, and Israeli citizens are not allowed to enter it on day 5. Egypt runs its official e-visa service at visa2egypt.gov.eg, so check your nationality there before you travel.

How does the tour start?

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1 and takes you to your Tel Aviv hotel. From day 2 the Israel day tours start at the Dan Hotel meeting point in Tel Aviv between 07:15 and 07:30.

Where will I sleep?

You spend 5 nights in Tel Aviv, 1 night in Eilat, 1 night in Petra, 5 nights in Cairo and 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship. The night of day 8 is spent on the overnight trek up Mount Sinai. Hotels are on a bed and breakfast basis, and for very early departures you can ask reception about a breakfast box.

How hard is the Mount Sinai climb?

The climb is done on foot at night so you reach the summit for sunrise. It is a long walk uphill on a rocky path in the dark, so you need reasonable fitness, good shoes, a flashlight and warm clothing, as it gets cold at the top.

Which room and hotel options can I book?

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. Extras such as Petra by Night, a camel ride at the Pyramids, an Abu Simbel tour, an Alexandria day tour, a hot air balloon flight and a lunch package can be added when you book.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, children are welcome, and a child rate is available on the double room options. Because of the night climb of Mount Sinai and the long transfers, this tour suits older, active children best.

When is the best time to go?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for Petra, Sinai and Upper Egypt. Summer is very hot, and winter nights on Mount Sinai can be close to freezing. The tour departs daily, subject to availability. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel this tour?

The tour is non-refundable because hotels, flights and the cruise are paid in advance. The order of the day tours may change, and if a day tour is canceled for reasons beyond our control you get a refund for that day or a different tour instead. Full details are in our booking terms.

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