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Israel Package Tours

Israel Jordan Egypt Tour: 20 Days

20 days
Pickup: Ben Gurion Airport arrivals
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration20 days
StartsOn arrival, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish (Russian, Spanish, French, German on request)
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotels, a Nile cruise and flights.

Overview

Three countries, one trip and almost every famous site of the ancient world. This Israel Jordan Egypt tour takes 20 days to move from Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee to the rose-red city of Petra, the sunrise over Mount Sinai, the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of the Nile. Your hotels, guides, border crossings, internal flights and transfers are planned for you, so you can focus on the places instead of the logistics.

The first week is Israel. You walk the Old City of Jerusalem and the Via Dolorosa, visit Bethlehem and Jericho, see Nazareth and Capernaum, explore Caesarea, Haifa and Acre, ride the cable car up Masada and float in the Dead Sea. A spa day breaks up the walking before you travel south to Eilat.

Week two crosses into Jordan for two nights in Petra and a 4x4 drive through Wadi Rum, then into Egypt to climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit St. Catherine's Monastery. In Cairo you stand in front of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, then fly to Aswan for a 3-night Nile cruise past Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. This Israel Jordan Egypt tour ends with the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, a free day and your flight home from Cairo.

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels when you book, sharing a double room or travelling solo. Children travel at a reduced rate in double-room packages. The Israel Jordan Egypt tour can start on any day of the week and is guided in English, with Russian, Spanish, French and German available on request. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months; our team arranges your Jordan and Egypt visas at the borders.

Highlights

Walk the Old City of Jerusalem, the Via Dolorosa and the Western Wall
Visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee
Ride the cable car to Masada and float in the Dead Sea
Spend two nights in Petra and drive through Wadi Rum by 4x4
Climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit St. Catherine's Monastery
Stand before the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
Sail the Nile for 3 nights: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak
Hotels in all three countries, Nile cruise and internal flights in Egypt included
Border crossing help and visa arrangement for Jordan and Egypt

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.

Day 1Arrival in Tel Aviv
1

On arrivalMeet your driver at Ben Gurion Airport
Your Israel Jordan Egypt tour begins at Ben Gurion Airport, where a driver waits to take you to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The rest of the day is free to rest or walk the beach promenade. Read about the city on the official Israel tourism site. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 2Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
2

07:15 AMNazareth, Capernaum and Mount Tabor
Pickup at 07:15 after breakfast. Stop at the Mount of Precipitation, then visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph in Nazareth. Continue to the Sea of Galilee to tour Capernaum and the Benedictine church at Tabgha. Those who wish can be baptized in the Jordan River (fee not included). Pass Mount Tabor on the way back. The same route runs as our Nazareth and Sea of Galilee day tour. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 3Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
3

07:15 AMRoman Caesarea, Baha'i Gardens, sea grottoes and Crusader Acre
Pickup at 07:15 for the coast. Tour the Roman theater and hippodrome of Caesarea National Park, see the Baha'i Shrine and Gardens in Haifa, and ride the cable car down to the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra. Finish in the Crusader city of Acre, including the Ottoman-era prison. Transfer to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 4Masada and the Dead Sea
4

08:30 AMMasada fortress and a Dead Sea float
Bring a swimsuit and towel today. At 08:30 you leave for Masada, where a cable car takes you to the top of Herod's desert fortress to see the bath house, two palaces, Roman siege camps and an ancient synagogue. After lunch, float in the Dead Sea. Compare with our Masada and Dead Sea day tour. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5Jericho and Bethlehem
5

08:30 AMJericho, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity
At 08:30 drive to Jericho to see the Mount of Temptation and the excavations of the ancient city. Continue to Bethlehem and walk across Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, where a silver star marks the birthplace of Jesus. Pass the Milk Grotto and Shepherds' Field on the way back. Bring your passport. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6In the footsteps of Jesus
6

08:30 AMMount of Olives, Gethsemane and St. Anne's
Pickup at 08:30 for the Mount of Olives: the Chapel of the Ascension, the Pater Noster church and Dominus Flevit. Walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, then enter the Old City through the Lions' Gate to St. Anne's Church, the Pools of Bethesda and the Sisters of Zion convent. Entrance fees today (about 44 NIS) are paid locally. Our Christian Jerusalem tour covers this route in one day, and the Custodia Terrae Sanctae cares for many of these sites. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7Jerusalem Old and New City
7

08:30 AMWestern Wall, Via Dolorosa and Yad Vashem
Pickup at 08:30. Start at the Mount of Olives viewpoint, enter Zion Gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo to the Western Wall. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and browse the Old City market. In the afternoon visit Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial. In the evening you transfer to the Dead Sea. Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Day 8Dead Sea spa day and transfer to Eilat
8

Full daySpa time, then south to the Red Sea
A free day with entrance to a Dead Sea spa included. Enjoy the jacuzzi, a mud bath or simply the beach (treatments and massages are extra). Read about the Dead Sea before you go. In the evening a driver takes you south to Eilat on the Red Sea. Overnight in Eilat.
Day 9Cross into Jordan and tour Petra
9

08:15 AMArava border, the Siq and the Treasury
Pickup at 08:15 for the Arava border. We help you through the border formalities, and a Jordanian driver takes you to Petra to meet your guide. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then on to the Roman theater, royal tombs and temples of Petra. A short horse ride at the entrance is available. After lunch, check in to your hotel. Short on time? See our Petra 2 day tour from Eilat. Overnight in Petra.
Day 10Free day in Petra
10

Full dayThe Monastery, Little Petra or a slow morning
Sleep in, or go back into Petra on your own to climb to the Monastery or explore Little Petra and the local markets. A second-day Petra ticket and Petra by Night can be added as booking extras. Visitor information is on the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority site. Overnight in Petra.
Day 11Wadi Rum, Eilat and the night climb of Mount Sinai
11

09:00 AMWadi Rum by 4x4, then the Taba border
At about 09:00 drive to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 tour among red dunes, sandstone mountains and Bedouin camps. Cross back to Eilat, where your driver holds your luggage while you enjoy the town. At 21:00 you transfer to the Taba border, cross into Egypt with our assistance and drive to Mount Sinai to start the night climb with your guide.
Day 12Mount Sinai sunrise and St. Catherine's Monastery
12

SunriseSummit, monastery and the drive to Cairo
Watch the sun rise from the summit of Mount Sinai. On the way down, visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world, with its 6th-century church, ancient library, the Burning Bush and Jethro's Well. The area is part of the Saint Catherine UNESCO site. Drive to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis
13

08:00 AMGiza, Saqqara and Memphis
At about 08:00 drive to the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, with time for a short camel ride. Continue to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Pyramid of Teti. After lunch, visit Memphis and its open-air museum with the colossal statue of Ramses II. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14Fly to Aswan, Nile cruise, Philae and the High Dam
14

MorningFlight, Philae, the High Dam and a felucca
Fly from Cairo to Aswan and board your Nile cruise ship. After lunch on board, visit the Aswan High Dam and the temple of Philae, part of the Nubian Monuments UNESCO site, then sail by felucca around the islands. Dinner and a Nubian show on board. Full board.
Day 15Kom Ombo and Edfu
15

Full dayTemples of Sobek and Horus
After breakfast visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, then sail to Edfu to tour the temple of Horus, one of the best preserved in Egypt. Sail on to Luxor. Full board on the ship. Read more on the official Egypt tourism site.
Day 16Valley of the Kings and the West Bank of Luxor
16

Full dayValley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
Cross to the West Bank of the Nile and the necropolis of Ancient Thebes. Enter three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board and a free afternoon, with entertainment in the evening. Full board.
Day 17Karnak and Luxor temples, fly to Cairo
17

MorningKarnak, Luxor Temple and the flight north
Check out of the cruise and tour the East Bank: the vast temple complex of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you are met and taken to your hotel. Add a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor as an extra. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 18Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
18

Full dayMuseum, churches and the Citadel
Tour the Egyptian Museum and its treasures, then the churches of Coptic Cairo. Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, part of Historic Cairo. Ask your guide about optional evening shows and dinner cruises. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 19Free day in Cairo
19

Free dayShopping, rest or an optional trip
A free day to shop in Khan el-Khalili, revisit a favorite site or simply rest. You can add a day trip to Alexandria as a booking extra. If you visit Cairo again from Eilat, see our Cairo tour from Eilat. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 20Departure from Cairo
20

MorningTransfer to Cairo International Airport
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. The order of visits may change depending on the start day; your guide confirms the schedule each evening. A version of this Israel Jordan Egypt tour focused on Jewish heritage sites is also available. See the Israel Ministry of Tourism for travel advice.

What's included

Included

Hotel nights in Israel, Jordan and Egypt with breakfast (3, 4 or 5 star, per your package)
3 nights on a Nile cruise ship with full board
Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
Arrival transfer from Ben Gurion Airport and departure transfer to Cairo Airport
Licensed English-speaking guides and air-conditioned transport throughout
Border crossing assistance and visa arrangement for Jordan and Egypt
Meals as listed in the itinerary, including lunches on touring days in Jordan and Egypt
Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary (except Day 6), Dead Sea spa entry, Wadi Rum 4x4 and Mount Sinai guide
All taxes and service charges

Not included

International flights
Jordan border tax and visa (about $140) and Egypt border tax and visa (about $125), payable at the border or pre-paid as an extra
Entrance fees on Day 6 in Jerusalem (about 44 NIS)
Lunches in Israel (lunch package available) and drinks with meals
Optional activities such as Petra by Night, Abu Simbel and the Luxor balloon
Gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff
Travel and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Ben Gurion Airport arrivalsNo 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: Transfer to Cairo International Airport

Know before you go

Minimum Participants

Double-room packages are for 2 travelers or more. Solo travelers book a single-room package. Departs daily.

Pickup Times

Day 1: meet your driver at Ben Gurion Airport arrivals
Days 2 and 3: 07:15 from your hotel
Days 4 to 7: 08:30 from your hotel
Day 9: 08:15 from your Eilat hotel
Other days: confirmed by your guide the evening before

Accommodation

Tel Aviv (2 nights), Jerusalem (4), Dead Sea (1), Eilat (1), Petra (2), Cairo (6) and a Nile cruise ship (3), in the category you book. The night of Day 11 is spent climbing Mount Sinai.

Meals

Breakfast daily. Full board on the Nile cruise. Lunch on the touring days in Jordan and Egypt as listed in the itinerary. Other meals are paid locally.

Border Crossing

You cross from Israel to Jordan at the Arava (Wadi Araba) crossing and from Israel to Egypt at Taba. Border taxes and visas: about $140 for Jordan and $125 for Egypt per person, in US dollars cash, or pre-pay with your booking.

What to Bring

Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer for Mount Sinai
Modest clothing for holy sites
Swimwear for the Dead Sea
US dollars cash for borders, tips and extras

Dress Code

Shoulders and knees covered at churches, mosques, synagogues and the Western Wall.

Physical Requirements

Good general fitness is needed. Petra involves 6 to 8 km of walking, and the Mount Sinai climb is a night hike of about 3 hours. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Age Restrictions

Ages 4 and up. Children 4 to 11 pay the child rate when sharing with two adults.

Health and Safety

Drink plenty of water in the desert and in Egypt. Guests with heart conditions should consult a doctor before the Dead Sea and Mount Sinai. Emergency contact: +972 8 633 8361.

Language

Guided in English. Russian, Spanish, French or German on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation

This package includes pre-paid hotels, a cruise and flights and is non-refundable. Date changes may be possible at our discretion. See our booking terms.

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 is included in the Israel Jordan Egypt tour?

Your package includes hotel nights in Israel, Jordan and Egypt in the category you book, 3 nights on a Nile cruise ship with full board, the flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo, daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary, licensed guides, air-conditioned transport, border crossing assistance, the airport pickup in Tel Aviv and the drop-off at Cairo airport, and entrance fees except where noted. International flights, border taxes and visas are not included. Full details are in our booking terms, and you can read about the region on the Jordan Tourism Board site.

How much are the border taxes and visas?

Crossing into Jordan costs about $140 per person in border tax and visa, and entering Egypt about $125 per person. You can pay in US dollars cash at the borders, or pre-pay both ($265 per person) when you book to skip the exchange fees. Our team arranges the visas for you at the crossings. Current rules for Israel's crossings are on the official border crossings page.

What passport do I need?

A passport valid for at least 6 months after your return, with blank pages for Jordanian and Egyptian stamps. Most Western passport holders can get both visas at the border, but some nationalities must apply in advance, so send us your nationality when you book. Check the Israel entry requirements as well.

Which hotels will I stay in?

You choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels when you book. Nights are in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Eilat, Petra and Cairo, plus 3 nights on a Nile cruise ship. Solo travelers book a single-room package. Extra nights before or after the tour can be added. Hotel names are confirmed in your voucher about 2 weeks before departure, and Israeli hotels are graded by the Ministry of Tourism. For shorter trips, see our 5 day Israel tour, and for Jordan our Petra and Wadi Rum tour.

How hard is the Mount Sinai climb?

The climb takes about 2.5 to 3 hours at night on a camel path, followed by about 750 steep steps to the summit. Camels can carry you most of the way for a small local fee. It is cold at the top, even in summer, so bring a warm layer. You can skip the climb and rest at the base if you prefer. Read about the mountain and monastery on the St. Catherine's Monastery site.

Can children join the Israel Jordan Egypt tour?

Yes. Children aged 4 to 11 sharing with two adults pay the child rate shown in the double-room packages. The tour has long days and early starts, so it suits children who are used to travel. Children under 4 can travel on a private version; contact us. Family tips for Jordan are on the Visit Jordan site.

Can the tour start on any day?

Yes, the Israel Jordan Egypt tour departs every day of the year. The order of some visits may change with the start day, because some sites close on Fridays, Saturdays or religious holidays. Your guide confirms the next day's timing each evening. If you need a shorter trip from Eilat, see our Petra day tour from Eilat and the Egypt tourism portal.

What should I pack?

Comfortable walking shoes, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for churches, mosques and the Western Wall, swimwear for the Dead Sea, a warm jacket for Mount Sinai and Petra evenings, sun protection, a small backpack and US dollars cash for borders and tips. The health and safety page has useful advice for hot weather.

What is the cancellation policy?

This package includes hotel nights, a Nile cruise and internal flights that we pay for in advance, so it is non-refundable once booked. If your plans change, contact us as early as possible and we will try to move your dates, as described in section 4 of our booking terms. We strongly recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover; the Ministry of Tourism advises all visitors to hold health insurance.

Which optional activities can I add?

Popular add-ons are the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan, a sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, a day trip to Alexandria, Petra by Night, a second-day Petra ticket and a camel ride at the pyramids. Add them as extras when you book or ask your guide during the tour. Learn about Abu Simbel on the UNESCO Nubian Monuments page.

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