Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and Israel

Itinerary

• Day 1: Casablanca Arrival, Private Transfer to Rabat

  Start your 20-day great adventure from Morocco, the North African country strategically situated on the north bank of the Strait of Gibraltar, the mouth of the Mediterranean into the Atlantic.

  On arrival in Casablanca, your private chauffeur-guide will escort you to your hotel in Rabat, the capital city about 110km away.

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• Day 2: Rabat - Fez, Rabat City Tour & Volubilis

  Have a quick sightseeing around Rabat this morning. You will visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the old Medina and the New City. Afterward, continue with a 2.5-hour drive to Fez. Along the way, visit the Archaeological Site of the ruined Roman City Volubilis and the holy Moulay Idriss, where Idris the Elder started a new dynasty and passed his name to the city.

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  • Fez

• Day 3: Fez Medina & King's Palace

  Start the tour today by exploring Fez Medina, one of the best-conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. Stroll along its labyrinthine streets with your guide, browsing historical monuments, old residences, colorful produce, and the friendly faces of the locals. Then, in new Fez, spot the photogenic gate of the King's Palace and visit local tanneries and potters.

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  • Fez

• Day 4: Fez - Marrakech, Varying Landscapes of the Middle Atlas

  Depart for Marrakech after an early breakfast, driving into the Middle Atlas Mountains and filling your eyes with boundless landscapes: desolated drylands, russet mountains, humble villagers, and winding rivers.

  Arrive in about seven hours, check into your hotel, and refresh.

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  • Marrakech

• Day 5: Marrakech, Heritages in the Imperial City

  Marrakech, the most important of four former imperial cities, will take a full day to explore. The Palace of the Bahia shows brilliant architecture in Islamic and Moroccan style. The Saadian Tombs offers extensive stunning decorations. The guided tour also includes the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque, the magically famous Jemaa el-Fnaa, and a dazzling souk in the city.

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  • Marrakech

• Day 6: Marrakech - Casablanca

  Continue with a three-hour journey back to Casablanca. On arrival, visit the Hassan II Mosque, boasting its 210-meter-high minaret, the second tallest of its kind. The remaining time of the day is yours to unfold the modern lays of Morocco at your pace.

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  • Casablanca

• Day 7: Casablanca - Cairo, Fly into Egypt

  Bid farewell to Morocco and touch down the land of Pharaohs.

  Welcomed by our Egyptian representative at Cairo airport and be introduced to your driver for an hour's transfer to your accommodation. Check-in and relax for the rest of the day.

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  • Cairo

• Day 8: Cairo, Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

  Spend the morning at Giza necropolis and embed yourself into Egypt's most iconic picture of Egypt: walking with a camel passing by the three consecutive pyramids or looking up the mysterious Sphinx with the golden monuments as background.

  Have the afternoon to delve into the Egyptian Museum, lost in myriads of treasures and the storied history of ancient Egypt.

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  • Cairo

• Day 9: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

  This morning, a 1.5-hour flight will take you south to Aswan for a leisurely cruise down to Luxor. After settling into your cabin, disembark and be guided to visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. The latter, dedicated to the goodness of Isis, was relocated from the Island of Philae due to the construction of the High Dam. At dusk, board an Egyptian Felucca and float on the Nile in the glowing light of sunset.

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  • On Board

• Day 10: Nile Cruise, Temple of Kom Ombo and Temple of Edfu

  Start your Nile Cruise when a new day arrives. Visit the Greco-Roman Sobek Temple when the ship passes Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

  The fore one is, in fact, a double-side temple with the other side dedicated to the falcon-head god of Horus. The rear one at Edfu is the best preserved and the largest ancient temple only second to the Karnak Temple in Luxor.

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  • On Board

• Day 11: Nile Cruise & The West Bank of Luxor

  Continue your voyage to Luxor. After breakfast, land the west bank of the Nile and discover some important sites. Start with the Valley of the Kings, where you will have the chance to explore three tombs of the ancient Pharaohs. Later, you will appreciate the statues and sphinxes of the queen in the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. There is also a visit to the Colossi of Memnon.

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  • On Board

• Day 12: Luxor - Cairo, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

  Check out your floating accommodation after breakfast and commence on a tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, the two most impressive temple complexes in Egypt. Between them is a significant avenue flanked by sphinxes on one and ram-head statues on the other.

  After the tour, be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

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  • Cairo

• Day 13: Cairo - Amman - Petra, Arrival in Jordan

  Say goodbye to Egypt and fly to Jordan. When your flight lands in Amman, pass through customs to meet your private English-speaking driver. Head north for about three hours to Petra.

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  • Petra

• Day 14: The Rosy City Petra

  The rosy city of Petra hides in a valley between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. Its only entrance is a twisting path called Siq, flanked by jagged cliffs. Crossing the Siq, you will get overwhelmed when a ruined city, full of magnificent buildings half-carved into sandstone cliffs, inburst into your view. In the two-hour escorted tour, your guide will show you the main monuments and share some stories of this isolated and deserted city. Then, you will have some time to explore around on your own.

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  • Petra

• Day 15: Petra - Wadi Rum, Jeep Tour and Desert Camping

  After mysterious Petra, your journey continues with the natural wonder - Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. The endless sand plains and the craggy sandstone hills might call to remember scenes from the film "The Martian". It will take about two hours jeep-ride to your camp in the desert.

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  • Wadi Rum

• Day 16: Wadi Rum - Dead Sea

  Today, you will head to the Dead Sea to take in its magic charm and enjoy a relaxing time. You might want to spend the remaining time sunbathing or floating in its storied blue water.

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  • Dead Sea

• Day 17: Dead Sea - Jerusalem

  After breakfast, your private driver will escort you to Allenby Bridge, the border between Jordan and Israel. Pass through the border and then meet your driver on the Israeli side. Afterward, be transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem.

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  • Jerusalem

• Day 18: Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and the Old City

  Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities on the earth, is considered the holy city of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Today, you will walk around the Old City to experience the sacred atmosphere. Your guide will accompany you to visit the highlights of this city, including the Mount of Olives, the Gethsemane, King David's Tomb, the Wailing Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

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  • Jerusalem

• Day 19: Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Jerusalem

  Have the morning to travel around Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Visit the Church of the Nativity and some chapels within this compound. Have a stroll on the Manger Square and then the Shepherds Field, where the angels first announced the birth of Jesus.

  Return to Jerusalem and explore the new part of Jerusalem. In the Israel Museum, find the model of the holy city in the time of the Second Temple and the Dead Sea Scrolls. At the Yad Vashem, pay respect to the victims of the Holocaust. Then, wander around the Machane Yehuda Market to feel the lively air of today.

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  • Jerusalem

• Day 20: Jerusalem - Tel Aviv, Departure

  Conclude your grand tour this morning and meet your driver at the appointed time for a private transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for your flight returning home.

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