14-Day Egypt, Jordan & Israel Explorer

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Cairo - Aswan - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman - Petra - Allenby Bridge Border - Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Tel Aviv

Tour Code: ODY-ME-001

Highlights :

Learn about the history of ancient Egypt from pyramids, temples and other historical sites
Take wonderful pictures with the rose-red carved buildings in Petra
Experience the sacred atmosphere when walking around the old city of Jerusalem

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

4.888888888 of 5 stars

Based on 17 reviews

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, the capital of Egypt! Upon arrival, you will clear customs with the help of our representative. Your private driver will be waiting at the passenger pick up. It will take an hour to drive from the airport to your hotel. Check into your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2

Cairo

Today, your private guide will take you to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Continue to see the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and then visit the largest pyramids at Giza, the most famous symbol of Egypt.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3

Cairo

This morning step into the Egyptian Museum to see the golden treasures of Tutankhamun. Later, appreciate medieval buildings in the Citadel of Salah El Din, which is located in Old Cairo. After that blend into the bustle of Khan El Khalili Bazaar and closely observe the local life.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4

Cairo - Aswan, Nile River Cruise

This morning you will fly to Aswan, the beginning site of your Nile Cruise. After embarking on your river cruise you will have some free time. In the afternoon step ashore for a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Later you can relax with an Egyptian Felucca over the Nile. What is more, you can spend a lazy afternoon at the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Nile River Cruise

Today is your second day of Nile Cruise. You will have a shore excursion to the Greco-Roman Sobek Temple when sailing through Kom Ombo. The ship will stop at Edfu, where you can visit the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu).
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Nile River Cruise

The ship will continue to cruise to Luxor. Upon arrival disembark to the west bank for a shore excursion. The tour concludes the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. On the way, you can stop and take nice pictures with the huge Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Luxor - Cairo

This morning you will visit two famed temples in Luxor, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Both of them are situated on the east bank of Nile and connected by Avenue of Sphinx. Your private guide will lead you to pass through the most important parts of the temples. After the tour, catch your flight to Cairo for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman

This morning you will depart from Egypt to Amman, the capital of Jordan. Upon arrival you will clear customs with the help of our representative and then be escorted to your hotel by your private driver. After a short break, start your exploration to Jerash, where you can see the well-preserved Roman ruins. Return to the city downtown and continue your tour to the Citadel, the Roman Theater, the Archeological Museum and the Folklore Museum.
Overnight: Amman
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9

Amman - Petra

Today you will depart for Petra. During the road, make a stop at Madaba for its old mosaic map of the Middle East in the St. George Church. Get a panoramic view of the holy land when passing through the Mt. Nebo. Take a break at a Jordanian handicraft shop. After reaching Petra, check into the hotel and have a good rest.
Overnight: Petra
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10

Petra

Today you will spend a full day exploring Petra, one of the most attractive sites in Jordan. Since the buildings were carved into rose-red rocks, people also call it Rose City. During a 2-hour journey, your private guide will give you the history of the main highlights in this city. The remaining time is left for you to explore on your own.
Optional: Two-day program to Wadi Rum (overnight in a tent) or the Dead Sea (Jordanian side) is available. Please ask your consultant for further details.
Overnight: Petra
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11

Petra - Allenby Bridge Border - Jerusalem

This morning you will be transferred to the Allenby Bridge. Passing through the border on your own, you will meet your private driver on the Israel side. After reaching your hotel in Jerusalem, the remaining time is at your leisure.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12

Jerusalem

The old city of Jerusalem, the holy city to Christianity, Islam, and Judaism is your destination today. Your tour will begin from the Mount of Olives, passing through the Gethsemane, Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and then end at the King David's Tomb. After the tour, spend some time exploring this city on your own.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meal: Breakfast
Day 13

Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Jerusalem

After breakfast drive south to Bethlehem first. See the silver star in the Church of the Nativity marking the birthplace of Jesus, according to the Bible; and appreciate its multitudes of Churches and Chapels afterward. Next, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Manger Square, followed by the Shepherds Field, where the angels first announced that Jesus was born.
Later, return to Jerusalem and proceed to the Israel Museum in the New City, which houses artifacts relevant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moreover, there are two important exhibits you should not miss, including the city model in the Second Temple period and the Dead Sea Scrolls uncovered in Qumran. Finally, visit the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem and explore the famous Machane Yehuda Market.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meal: Breakfast
Day 14

Jerusalem - Tel Aviv, Departure

After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Ben Gurion Airport for your home-bound flight. Hope you travel with Odynovo again!
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tailored Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.

March 1, 2019

My sister and I just returned from a trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel meticulously planned by Mason Li. It was truly unforgettable, in large part because of Odynovo. What a fantastic experience, from the first email to the last. Mason was perfect, as were our delightful guides on the ground, especially Mohammed, Nour and Nehal in Egypt and Fawaz in Jordan. If Odynovo goes where you are going, go with Odynovo!

February 4, 2019

I highly recommend this company from start to finish. During the planning, Eason Wang (our Travel Consultant) was very responsive, detailed oriented, and always welcome to questions and changes. We had a custom itinerary that included the "whole package" - private drivers, guides, tours, hotels, and flights - which was very well priced. Our family of 5 felt very safe during our Middle East adventure to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, as Odynovo had a representative with us from the time we got off the plane, through security and customs, to our driver, and at the hotel check-in. All our drivers and guides were on-time, knowledgeable, and flexible. Our family was very impressed with the organization of the trip. Overall, our trip was fantastic, and Odynovo did an outstanding job!

January 16, 2019

Gina Liu has helped us plan an epic 18 day trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel. She has been so kind and patient with all the changes and many many requests that I have made. I have been a little scared to book with this company for the first time but for every question I have had Gina Liu has put my fears to rest. I will update my review after my trip. Thank you Gina Liu you are awesome !!!

December 31, 2018

Took a trip to Egypt and Jordan this December amazing service our guides and drivers were awesome! Thank you Ali Galal, Mohamed Dreameyes, and Awni you guys truly spoiled us.

October 11, 2018

I'm home now after an amazing trip with my father to the Middle East as arranged by Mason Li with Odynovo. Every detail went as planned. The accommodations were comfortable and convenient. Ours was an individual tour so we had the undivided attention of our guides and drivers making the experience especially educational--and fun! I had been to Egypt 10 years ago and was not impressed with my experience there. Consequently I was not looking forward to a return trip. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised! Certainly it was the guides, Mr Mostafa and Mr Saber that made the visit memorable. And the Egyptian govt is making a tourist friendly environment with ample security. Of course the amazing monuments, historical centers and the Nile River cruise were the primary offerings of this country and, as you might expect, continue to delight. Next we flew to Jordan. I was very impressed with Jarash. Although not as well known as Petra, it was a site worth adding to anyone's bucket list! Although not a guide, Mr Wasim was a knowledgeable driver who made sure that we took in important sites along the way from Amman to Petra. Petra was certainly a high light of the entire trip. One cannot appreciate how amazing this World Heritage site is until you hike in and see it for your self! After crossing the Allenby Bridge into Israel, we were picked up by Mr Kareem. He was our driver throughout Israel. He took excellent care of us as we went to Tel Aviv and on to Jerusalem. Mr Nasser was our guide and tailored our tour to our expectations. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a new perspective on sites that I had visited several times before. I can't say enough good things about this tour arranged by Mr Li. I would encourage anyone traveling to the Middle East to take an individual tour like we did. It was so much more enjoyable than the 40 person bus tours and not that much more expensive. The experience was well worth it!

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international and local hotel chains. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the cities.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for a set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give a recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options, in remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family's home.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.