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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 22 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-35907
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Cairo, Egypt
Ends Tel Aviv, Israel

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A day at the incredible Pyramids of Giza is only the beginning. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerusalem’s historical religious sites and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
Experience the best of each country with Feature Stay accommodation – three unforgettable evenings on a Nile riverboat, isolated elegance at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum and old school charm in Haifa in a historic hotel.
Embrace local life as you travel with passionate local leaders, make a meal at a refugee camp, spend an evening with a Bedouin community, learn about Nubian life on an island in the Nile and dine with locals. .
Lift the lid on local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a hummus tasting and falafel lunch in Jerusalem, a zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp, a meal in a family’s home in Cairo and sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca.
The unearthing of Tutankhamun’s tomb is one of the world’s greatest discovery’s – at the Valley of the Kings you’ll have the chance to enter three tombs of your choice, followed by a visit to the resting place of the famous young Pharaoh.

The "Premium Middle East" tour starts in Cairo and ends in Tel Aviv. The "Premium Middle East" tour is a luxury trip that takes 22 days. You will travel through Acre, Tiberias, Bethlehem and 11 other destinations visiting israel, Israel and 2 more countries. This is a guided small group tour. The tour includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Embark on a 22-day Premium adventure through the Middle East, from the heartland of ancient Egypt down the iconic Nile River, to the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, both sides of the Dead Sea and the centre of the Christian world in Jerusalem. Take in the temples of Philae, sail on a Nile riverboat and break bread with local families and communities. Discover lost kingdoms in Jordan, camp under the desert stars in traditional Bedouin accommodation and marvel at some of the world’s most impressive sites in Jerusalem. Uncover the swathes of history alive in this region, joined by expert local guides and a small group of likeminded adventurers.

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Day 1: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Aswan
Day 4: Aswan - Nile Cruise
Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu
Day 6: Nile Cruise - Luxor
Day 7: Luxor
Day 8: Cairo
Day 9: Amman
Day 10: Amman
Day 11: Dead Sea
Day 12: Petra
Day 13: Petra
Day 14: Wadi Rum
Day 15: Amman
Day 16: Jerusalem
Day 17: Jerusalem
Day 18: Jerusalem
Day 19: Jericho
Day 20: Haifa
Day 21: Tel Aviv
Day 22: Tel Aviv

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (5 nights)

Meals

19 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 14 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle , Plane , Riverboat , Felucca , Jeep

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Cairo - Welcome Dinner
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Cairo - Egyptian Museum
Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
Aswan - Philae Temple
Aswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca
Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple
Luxor - Karnak Temple
Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Cairo - Al-Azhar Mosque
Cairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Amman - Welcome Dinner
Jerash - Roman ruins
Amman - cooking class and dinner
Madaba - St Georges Church
Mt Nebo - Site visit
Shobak - Shobak Castle
Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Jerusalem - Welcome Dinner
Jerusalem - Leader-led orientation walk
Jerusalem - Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
Jerusalem - Old City walking tour
Jerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem - Rooftop views from the Austrian Hospice
Jerusalem - Temple Mount Courtyard
Jerusalem - Garden of Gethsemane
Jerusalem - Mount of Olives
Bethlehem - Church of the Nativity & Shepherds' Field
Bethlehem - Refugee Camp Cooking Class
Jerusalem - Conversation with a regional expert
Jerusalem - Yad Vashem Museum
Masada - Fortress visit by cable car
Qumran - Archaeological site visit
Dead Sea - Visit and float
Jericho - Home Cooked Meal
Tiberias - Sea of Galilee boat ride
Capernaum - St Peter's Church
Nazareth - Church of Annunciation & Mary's Well
Haifa - Bahai Gardens view & photo stop
Caesarea - Roman ruins
Tel Aviv - Leader-led tour of Old Jaffa

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Cairo and from Tel Aviv are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Premium Middle East tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium Middle East tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 16 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium Middle East tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Premium Middle East tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
This trip takes in many religious sites, so it’s best to come prepared. You will need to bring clothes that cover arms and legs – a light scarf is a good idea for hot days.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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