16 Day Egypt & Israel with 3 Day Nile Cruise

$2329 Land Only

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Cairo, Tel Aviv - NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Intra-flights 14 nights First Class accommodations 1 night Le Passage Heliopolis Hotel & Casino, Cairo 3 nights Le Serenade, Nile cruise 2 nights Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Cairo 3 nights Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Tel Aviv 2 nights Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel, Galilee 3 nights Mount Zion, Jerusalem Transfers per itinerary 21 meals: 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners (all meals on cruise) Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour manager Day 2-7 Services of an English-speaking tour manager Day 11-16 Special Features Ancient Roman port of Caesarea Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth Old City of Jerusalem Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart the USA Depart the USA to Egypt. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Cairo Arrive and transfer to your hotel in the Heliopolis area. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Cairo DAY 3, Saturday - Depart Cairo, Embark Cruise Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to board your Nile cruise ship, which serves as your floating hotel for the next three nights. Enjoy time at leisure in Aswan before sailing to Kom Ombo in the afternoon. In the evening, continue to Esna Optional Shore Excursion: Aswan High Dam, Philae's Temple of Isis, Temple of Kom Ombo Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Sunday - Cruise to Luxor This afternoon, sail via Esna to Luxor, known in ancient Egyptian times as the city of Thebes Optional Shore Excursion: Ptolemaic Temple in Edfu (AM) Optional Shore Excursion: Temples of Karnak and Luxor (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Luxor Enjoy a full day at leisure in Luxor. The premier destination in Upper Egypt, Luxor features an array of ruins and monuments and is often considered the most extraordinary open-air museum in the world. The city is also known for its horse carriages, called caleches, which offer a charming way to enjoy the area's many sightseeing opportunities Optional Shore Excursion: Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Valleys of the Kings and Queens Optional: Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Return to Cairo After breakfast, disembark the boat and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your Cairo hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure Optional: Half Day Memphis & Sakkara Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Cairo Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cairo, a city that straddles time, spanning the dawn of civilization to the present. From the ancient Pyramids at Giza, to the historic mosques, Coptic Churches, and medieval architecture of Old Cairo to modern Midan Square, home of the Egyptian Museum and American University in Cairo, all eras are represented in this amazing city Optional: Full Day Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids Optional: Nile Dinner Cruise (PM) Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday - Depart Cairo, Flight to Tel Aviv Transfer to the airport for your flight to Tel Aviv. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Friday - Full Day in Tel Aviv Enjoy a full day at leisure in Tel Aviv, a city that leads the Middle East in cutting-edge fashion and cuisine. The principal city in Israel's largest metropolitan area, Tel Aviv boasts the famed White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the biggest concentration of Bauhaus architecture in the world Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Saturday - Tel Aviv Enjoy the day at leisure in the vibrant seafront city of Tel Aviv Optional: Half Day Tel Aviv Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast DAY 11 , Sunday - Galilee Today, depart Tel Aviv, traveling north along the coastal highway. Arriving in Caesarea, visit its ancient Roman port and aqueduct, Byzantine streets, and Crusader ruins. Continue to Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of Mukraka Monastery and Haifa Bay. Visit the Druze Villages and their attractive markets nearby. See Haifa's beautiful Bahai Gardens before continuing through Nazareth, home of the Church of the Annunciation, the largest basilica in the Middle East. Arrive in the Galilee Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 12, Monday - Galilee Enjoy a full day at leisure on the Kibbutz, a type of community unique to Israel Optional: Full Day Golan Heights Tour with Lunch Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast DAY 13, Tuesday - Jerusalem Depart Galilee, and en route to Jerusalem, visit Capernaum, site of a second century village and synagogue on the Sea's northern shore. Continue to Tiberias. Drive around the Sea of Galilee to Yardenit, continuing to Beit Shean in the Jordan Valley to visit the excavations and Roman amphitheater. Afterwards, proceed to your hotel in Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 14, Wednesday - Jerusalem This morning, enjoy a half day tour of Jerusalem's Old City, taking you to the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall), Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and a local bazaar. The balance of the day at leisure Optional: Half Day Jerusalem New City (PM) Optional: Farewell Dinner with Illuminated Tour of Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 15, Thursday - Jerusalem Enjoy the day at leisure in this fascinating city. Stroll the pedestrian Ben Yehuda Street with it's many shops and cafes and restaurants or visit one of the city's many museums Optional: Masada and Dead Sea Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 16, Friday - Return to the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Nile River Optional Shore Excursion Package - Affordable Egypt Day #3 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $129 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009     $129 Optional Excursion Discount Package includes visits to: (1) Aswan High Dam, Philae's Temple of Isis and Temple of Kom Ombo (2) Ptolemaic Temple in Edfu (3) Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon (5) Luxor East Bank: Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Please note that all tours start as per the cruise itinerary, which may change according to navigation circumstances. Luxor Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple Day #5 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $49 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009     $49 Inaugurated in 1972, the show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and construction of the Karnak Temple, one of the most famous temples in the world. The show also narrates the glorious achievements of some of the great Pharaohs. Hear to a captivating description of the artistic treasures and great legacy that the Karnak Temple encompasses. Winter: Departs at 6:15 pm; returns at 8:15 pm Summer: Departs at 7:15 pm; returns at 9:15 pm Half Day Memphis & Sakkara Day #6 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $66 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009     $66 Begin with a drive to Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the alabaster sphinx of King Tutmosis III. Then, visit the Sakkara step pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, built by Imhotep, the first named architect in recorded history, before returning to your hotel. Departs at 1 pm; returns at 5 pm Full Day Egyptian Museum & Pyramids Day #7 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $80 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009     $80 Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the most important repository of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Over 250,000 artifacts are on display, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry. The collection had been enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s, when his tomb was excavated at last. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Pyramids at Giza, built during the Third and Fourth Dynasties. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Enjoy an up-close view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Cheops, as well as the Pyramids of Khefren and Mycerinus. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary chimeral statue that combines the head of king Khfren with a lion's body. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili, before returning to your hotel. Departs at 8 am; returns at 4 pm Nile Dinner Cruise Day #7 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $70 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009     $70 This evening, enjoy an unforgettable dinner on the Nile. While cruising the world's longest river, enjoy savory favorites from the buffet and an entertaining show. Departs at 7 pm; returns at 10 pm Half Day Tel Aviv Day #10 01 May 2009 - 28 Feb 2010     $39 Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to the highlights of Tel Aviv, a vibrant city renowned for its chic, cosmopolitan character. Depart from your hotel. Drive down the tree-lined Rothschild Avenue, past the Mann Auditorium and Habima, Israel's National Theatre. Continue through Dizengoff Street, named after Tel Aviv's first mayor. Visit Yitzhak Rabin Square and continue along Ben Gurion Boulevard. Drive along the Promenade, the Tel Aviv waterfront on the Mediterranean before returning to your hotel. Full Day Golan Heights with lunch 9:00 AM Day #12 11 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $85 Visit Safed, the mystical Kabbalist center and artists' colony. On arrival, ascend the Golan Heights, stopping for spectacular vistas of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinnereth). Tour a kibbutz and learn about this unique communal way of life. Following lunch, visit the kosher winery in Katzrin, the largest town in the Golan Heights. Illuminated Jerusalem with dinner Day #14 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $55 Enjoy an evening tour of illuminated Jerusalem with dinner at a local restaurant.                                               Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. Half Day Jerusalem New City Day #14 01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $35 Visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed on a rotating platform. Following your museum visit, continue to Yad Vashem and visit Israel's memorial to the Holocaust. Next you will visit Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, where Israel's dignitaries are buried. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. Full Day Masada & Dead Sea Day #15 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $70 Enjoy a full day tour to Massada and the Dead Sea. Drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the towering desert mesa via cable car to visit the excavations of the fortress of King Herod and last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. Here you will be able to see many of the original structures, such as the synagogue and storehouses, that have been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. Descend the mount via cable car and continue your tour as you journey via Ein Gedi and the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest elevation on Earth at more than 1,300 feet below sea level. While at this natural wonder, enjoy the opportunity to float in the water or cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud. Afterwards, return to your hotel. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Apr 23; 30; May 7 2439 3699 Jun 4 2329 3899 Jun 25 2379 3999 Aug 20 2639 3899 *Not included: airport taxes & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $30, Domestic Egypt air tax of $19, optional tours and shore excursions, visa fees, tips of $14 for Egypt airport assistance, luggage handling, drivers and Cairo hotel; tips to tour manager and driver in Israel (see Terms & Conditions). Land only does not include arrival or departure transfers, but does include flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo and Cairo-Tel Aviv. Please note that in many cases, Egypt Air changes intra-Egypt schedules, flights and reservations. Therefore, your final flight schedule will only be confirmed to you by your Tour Manager while you are in Egypt. Additional suggested tips in Egypt: Cruise ($5 per day X 4 days = $20 per person) and Tour Manager/Egyptologist ($9 per day X 6 = $54 per person). Cruise itinerary is subject to change. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Cabin Categories 16 Day Egypt & Israel with 3 Day Nile Cruise - [details]   Le Serenade Cruise   Aswan Le Serenade offers an ideal way to sail the Nile River, with spacious, outside cabins equipped with private facilities, minibar fridge, television, and large French windows revealing stunning views onto the Nile. The ship is well designed with a Neoclassical interior and features splendid lobbies, gym facilities, a lounge, and dining areas capable of accommodating all guests on board, not to mention the sun deck, which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the unparalleled scenery. [more] Le Passage Heliopolis Hotel and Casino   Cairo This deluxe class hotel is located in the Heliopolis area of Cairo surrounded by lush gardens. [more] Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort   Cairo This first class hotel is located on the Dreamland Golf Course in the 6th of October City on the outskirts of Cairo near the Great Pyramids of Giza. [more] Dan Panorama Tel Aviv   Tel Aviv This deluxe hotel is centrally located, overlooking the sea. [more] Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel   Upper Galilee This first class kibbutz is located in the Upper Galilee, on the Jordan River. It has views of the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee mountains and Mt Hermon. [more] Mount Zion Hotel   Jerusalem This superior first class hotel is located footsteps away from the ramparts of the Old City and the attractions of modern Jerusalem. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms/Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6