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CAIRO - CRUISE - SHARM EL-SHEIKH - PETRA- ISRAEL
18 Nights / 19 Days
Day 1
Arrival Cairo International Airport. Our representative will meet you upon arrival to assist you through the airport customs and formalities. Transfer to hotel for 03 Nights B/B. Check-in and overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will introduce your Egyptologist who will guide you during the Cairo sightseeing. First stop will be at the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, which host over than 100.000 Objects with the treasures of King TUTANKHAMUN. We continue to visit Old Cairo including the church of Sergio {also know St. Sergiues or Abu Serga}, was built in Centre of the ancient Roman fort of Babylon. The Church is considered as one of the sites visited by holy family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. The church most probably dates back to the 5th Century, although some historians believe that it was actually built in the 8th Century. We are not sure of the origin of Saint Sergius, as in the history of the Coptic Church there are two Saints with the same name. One of the most important locations in this church is the cave in which the Holy Family stayed during their journey into Egypt. Then walk for few minutes before entering the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. In the Encyclopedia Britannica, a synagogue is described as "A prayer place for the Jews" in old Greek it means, the usual place where the Jews assemble to receive religious teaching and to worship, some of these temples were built close to a source of water, as much as for protection from any attack not just for ablution. The synagogue of Ben Ezra was originally named El-Shamieen Church, and is situated behind the hanging church. The synagogue once had an old copy of the Old Testament, and it was said that Ezra the prophet {Al-Azir} had written it. It is believed that the site of the synagogue where the box of Baby Moses was found, the Ben Ezra synagogue was originally a Christian Church that the Copts had to sell to the Jews in 882 A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Talon, bought the church for the sum of 20.000 dinars. A stop for lunch at a local restaurant. We shall then drive to the Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders, it has never been without a military garrison. The Citadel was modified and enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers, most notably Muhammad Ali Pasha, The alabaster mosque is one of the names given to the beautiful mosque built there. Today it is a complex of four mosques and four museums, including the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque. Built from 1830 to 1857, the mosque also became the site of the great Ottoman rulers tomb. From the arcaded courtyard, you will be able to see a general view of the city of Cairo. Now it will be the time to make some shopping by going to the Khan El Khalili bazaar area to walk around and enjoy buying gifts & souvenirs to the family and friends. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing including the Pyramids of Giza {Cheops / Chephren & Mecaranys} and the Sphinx. There are no more famous ancient sites within Egypt, or for that matter elsewhere in the world, than the great pyramids at Giza. They are without question, the icon most associated with the Egypt. They have been both the main destination for tourists and a source of imaginative thought to the world for over three thousand years. Then we shall make a stop at one of the Papyrus institutes to learn and see how the ancient Egyptians used to make paper out the papyrus plant. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo airport for the domestic flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Meet and assist at Abu Simbel airport and then our Representative will drive you to visit the two temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari in Abu Simbel. Joining the local tour guide over there. Transfer to Abu Simbel airport for the domestic flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Arrival Aswan. Upon arrival to the domestic airport in Aswan you will be met by our Aswan representative who will drive you to Aswan city where you will be transferred to the Cruise boat for 3Nights - 4Days Aswan to Luxor on F/B basis, {Follow the cruise itinerary}. Lunch on board. After lunch there will be the interesting sightseeing for both visits, the high Dam and the temple of Philea Located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. It contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The Dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 364 feet tall. Today it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt and, together with the old Aswan Dam built by the British between 1898 and 1902`, 6km down river, wonderful views for visitors. From the top of the two Mile long High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nassar, the huge reservoir created when it was built, to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north. The High Dam created a 30% increase in the cultivatable land in Egypt, and raised the water table for the Shara as far away as Algeria. The electricity producing capability of the Dam doubled Egypt's available supply. The High Dam added a whole new aspect to Egypt and a new environment as well. The lake is some 500 miles long and at the time it was built, if not now, was the world's largest artificial lake. The temple of Philae, was dedicated preeminently to Isis, sister-wife to Osiris, and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule. Although Isis was the major deity honored therein, the location of the island on the frontier between Egypt and Nubia meant that cults of Nubia were also featured on the island, represented by significant cult buildings. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5
Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Komombo temple was called both "House of the Crocodile" and "Castle of the Falcon". An imaginary line divides the temple longitudinally into two parts, each with its entrance, hypostyle halls, chapels, etc. The right part of the temple was dedicated to Sobek, the left to Haroeris, whose winged disk that protects from all evils is depicted over all the entrance portals. This temple, too, was the work of the Ptolemies who built it on the site of a much older and smaller sanctuary of which little remains. Lunch on board. Sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it is the best preserved temples in Egypt. Built during the Greco-Roman period in 237 B.C. The town of Edfu is located on the west back of the Nile River, some sixty miles south of Luxor, with Aswan further south. Its ancient name was Wetjeset-Hrw, or "The Place Where Horus is extolled." Afternoon tea on board. Dinner on board. Overnight on board.
Day 6
Breakfast on board. Enjoy cruising on the Nile while being on the sun-deck. Continue sailing to Luxor. Highlights of Luxor are both Karnak & Luxor temples as well as the west bank which includes the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and many other interesting sites. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places". This vast complex was built and enlarged over a thirteen hundred year period. The three main temples of Mut, Montu and Amun are enclosed by enormous brick walls. The Open Air Museum is located to the north of the first courtyard, across from the Sacred Lake. Lunch on board. Visit the East Bank. Karnak with its beautiful temple of Amun-Re and Luxor temple. Afternoon Tea on board. Dinner on board. Overnight on board.
Day 7
Breakfast on board. Check-out after breakfast. Visit the West Bank. The Valley of the Kings; Tombs of the Pharaohs Beginning with the 18th Dynasty and ending with the 20th, the kings abandoned the Memphis area and built their tombs in Thebes. Also abandoned were the pyramid style tombs. Most of the tombs were cut into the limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. The Valley of the Queens is located on the West Bank at Luxor (ancient Thebes). There are between 75 and 80 tombs in the Valley of the Queens, or Biban al-Harim. These belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties.Then proceed to the temple of Queen Hatchepsut (Deir El Bahari).finally we shall see the Collosi of Memnon, before going back to our cruise . {Itineraries for the cruise may be changed without a prior notice due to navigational circumstances, may be in sequences but not in visits}. Transfer to Luxor Airport for the domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo. Arrival Cairo airport. You will be met by our friendly representative for the transfer to your hotel for 01 Night B/B. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel. Drive from Cairo to Sharm El-Sheikh {Approx. 06 HRS drive}. Arrival Sharm El-Sheikh. Transfer to your hotel for 03 Nights B/B. Check-in & Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel. Quad Bike Tours & Excursions: {Optional Tour} Combine adventure with dramatic desert scenery by experiencing quad bike trekking and safari tours from Sharm El-Sheikh, such a fun, adventurous way to explore the beauty of Sinai desert. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Day 10
Breakfast at the hotel. Snorkeling Tour at Tiran Island, Sharm: {Optional Tour} Have a wonderful day by experiencing an exciting snorkeling tour at Tiran Island, such a perfect place for snorkeling at Sharm El-Sheikh. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Day 11
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel. Drive from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweiba. Arrival Nuweiba harbor. Meet assist to board the ferry boat to Aqaba. Arrival Aqaba Tala bay marina. Meet and Assist and then drive from Aqaba to Petra. Arrival Petra. Check-in at the hotel for 02 Nights H/B. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Petra.
Day 12
Breakfast at the hotel. Today's most exciting tour will be on camels, horses or even walking for those who wish. Arriving to the SIQ and proceeding through the long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs to watch the Rose Red city of Petra the Amazing world heritage site with its spectacular treasury and Royal tombs. After that interesting tour, you shall have lunch at a local restaurant in Petra before visiting the higher parts of the city of Petra. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing includes the Aaron's Tomb which is isolated on the top of one of the highest mountain in the area. Then drive from Petra to Jerusalem. Arrival Jerusalem. Check-in at the hotel for 03Nights B/B. Overnight the hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 14
Breakfast at the hotel. Start our morning tour by honoring the memory of Israels fallen heroes at the Har Herzl Military Cemetery. We will visit the resting places of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, and Yitzhak Rabin. Visit the Memorial Museum. Walk through the haunting Valley of the Communities and participate in a moving Yizkor service; younger children can enjoy the Jerusalems wonderful Biblical Zoo. Preparation for Shabbat takes us to the western wall to welcome the Sabbath. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 15
Breakfast at the hotel. Shabbat morning prayers at the Great Synagogue. Some free time to Explore the city on your own. In the evening we will attend a sound and light show to learn about Jerusalem's History experience through the ancient walls of the Tower of David. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 16
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel. We shall start today with the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, to learn about the battles that secured the road to Jerusalem. Then stop for Plant a tree in Israeli soil, in memory of a loved one. Continue via Jordan valley rift to Beth Shean, the excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit Shean. Overnight in Sea of Galilee.
Day 17
Breakfast. Start our morning tour with the mystical city of Tzfat (Safed)), then visit the ancient synagogues and the artists' colony. Drive through the Golan Heights to witness the former Syrian bunkers at Mt. Bental. On our way to Tel Aviv, Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum. Upon arrival to Tel Aviv, we shall check-in at the hotel. Free evening in Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 18
Breakfast. We shall start our tour today by visiting some interesting sights including the Independence Hall, where Israel's independence was declared by Ben Gurions. Climb down into the wonderful underground, pre-State bullet factory and participate in an ongoing archeological dig the Dig for a Day program at Tel Maresha. And if we have time, we can make a stop at the Tel Aviv open market. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 19
Breakfast. Check-out of the hotel. Our representative will drive you to Ben Gurion airport for the final departure.
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