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Discover Egypt & Israel

3 nts. Cairo, 4 day/3 nts. Nile Cruise, 1 nt. Cairo & 4 nts. Jerusalem | View Itinerary Map
 

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The secrets of an ancient world come to life on this 13-day Cruise and Land adventure through captivating pyramids, along the Nile River and into the holy land of Israel. A breathtaking visit to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx begins the trip with four days of discovering the many treasures in and around Cairo. Then board the M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess for a stunning 4-day voyage along one of the world’s most impressive rivers, with stops at ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings & Queens. Our unique trip features include these fascinating Egyptian sight tours led by certified Egyptologists. Israel’s sacred past becomes a reality for the last leg of this tour with visits to the city of Christ, holy temples and caves, plus a relaxing mineral-rich soak in the healing Dead Sea.

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Tour Features
• Flights Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo (also included with Land/Cruise plan) • 8-night accommodations at selected hotels
• 4-day/3-night Nile cruise, M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess, outside standard cabin with two lower beds and private facilities • 20 included meals consisting of: -11 buffet breakfasts (3 during cruise) - 6 lunches (3 during cruise) - 3 dinners (during cruise) PLUS - 1 Captain's Welcome cocktail during cruise - Afternoon teas during cruise
• Touring by air-conditioned vehicles • Sightseeing as indicated with local guide and all entrance fees
• Airport transfers as per itinerary • Professional tour director (Egyptologist) during stay in Egypt (included during cruise)
• Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags
• Hotel taxes and service charges

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Day 1 Mon Depart USA
Evening departure. Meals served on board.

Day 2 Tue Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer your hotel.

Day 3 Wed Cairo
Full day tour. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and view the Muhammad Ali Mosque. In Old Cairo, we visit Al Moallaka Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan el-Khalili market. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L)

Day 4 Thu Cairo (Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara)
Drive to see the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. Travel to Memphis. See the Colossus of Ramses and the Alabaster Sphinx. In Sakkara, see the Step Pyramid and the Pyramid of Teti. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L)

Day 5 Fri Cairo/Aswan/Cruise (Edfu)
Fly to Aswan.Transfer to the M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess. Tour the High Dam and the Granite Quarries. See the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Sail to Kom Ombo and see the temples of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Sat Cruise (Edfu/Luxor)
Ride by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus. Sail via the Esna Lock to Luxor. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Sun Cruise (Luxor)
Visit the Valley of the Kings & Queens, view the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Memnon Colossi. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Mon Cruise (Luxor/Cairo)
Morning visit of theTemple of Karnak and its 'Hypostyle Hall'. Proceed to the Temple of Luxor. Disembark and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. (B,L)

Day 9 Tue Cairo/Tel Aviv/Jerusalem
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Tel Aviv where you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 10 Wed Jerusalem (Nazareth, Tiberias)
Begin your discovery of Israel driving to Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation. Onwards to Tabgha. See the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Loaves and Fish Multiplication. Stop at the ancient synagogue of Capernaum (the city of Christ). Drive by Tiberias and the Jordan River baptismal site. (B)

Day 11 Thu Jerusalem (Bethlehem)
Panoramic view of Jerusalem's new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of the old city. Enter the Western (Wailing) Wall Square and continue to the Christian Quarter. See the Stations of the Cross and the Holy Sepulchre Church. Walk the 1700 year-old Byzantine main street, the Cardo and the renovated Jewish Quarter. In Bethlehem, birthplace of King David, visit the cave where Jesus was born. (B)

Day 12 Fri Jerusalem (Masada, Dead Sea)
Descend to the Judean Desert and ascend Masada. Tour the 2000 year-old Herodian fortress and palace. Drive to Qumran. View the Dead Sea Scrolls caves. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Take a therapeutic mud-bath! Overview Jericho and the old Roman Road. (B)

Day 13 Sat Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/USA (or extend your stay)
Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your return flight home. (B)
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* Rates for 2010 from
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Mar. 15, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,678
 
Mar. 22, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,842
 
Mar. 29, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,744
 
Apr. 5, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,949
 
Apr. 12. 19. 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,678
 
Apr. 26, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,363
 
May. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,268
 
Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,268
 
Jul. 5, 12, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,268
 

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Jul. 19, 26, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,314
 
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,314
 
Sep. 6, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,314
 
Sep. 13, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,437
 
Sep. 20, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,396
 
Sep. 27, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,675
 
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,675
 
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,725
 
Dec. 6, 13, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,725
 
Dec. 20, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $3,011
 
Dec. 27, 2010 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $3,055
 
* Rates for 2011 from
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Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,888
 
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,888
 
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,888
 
Apr. 4, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $2,888
 
Apr. 11, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $3,060
 
Apr. 18, 2011 Land & Cruise from
M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Aswan $3,269
 
 
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