21-Nights Ancient Treasures of Israel, Egypt & Jordan from $5,178

Day 1: Arrive in Tel Aviv

Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by Goway's local representative, who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After receiving assistance, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: Leonardo Gordon Beach Tel-Aviv (4 Star Rating)

Leonardo Gordon Beach is a stylish and comfortable hotel located near Gordon Beach, one of Tel Aviv’s most popular seaside spots. Offering stunning Mediterranean views, the hotel provides modern amenities, elegant rooms, and easy access to the vibrant beachfront promenade. Guests can enjoy nearby attractions such as the Tel Aviv Marina, Dizengoff Street’s shopping and dining scene, and the lively nightlife. The beach itself is perfect for sunbathing, water sports, and relaxation. With its prime location, excellent hospitality, and proximity to cultural hotspots, Leonardo Gordon Beach is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a mix of leisure and urban excitement.

Meal(s): Dinner

Your journey takes you to Caesarea, the old Roman regional capital, where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned before his journey to Rome. Explore the Roman Theater and aqueduct, reflecting the grandeur of the once-mighty Roman Empire. Next, visit Muhraka, where Prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel in a pivotal biblical moment. Continuing on, you reach Megiddo, an ancient city recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, believed to be the location of the final battle of Armageddon. Your final stop is Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Crusader capital. Walk through the Old City, visit the local market, and enjoy the historic harbor. Explore the underground Crusader City and crypt, offering insights into this era.

Hotel: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (3 Star Rating)

The Kibbutz Lavi hotel is located in the same area as Saint Peter's Church. Kibbutz Lavi is an area of lush vegetation surrounded by green fields. Here guests and visitors can enjoy the magnificent views of the region of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Drive through the coastal town of Tiberias to visit Magdala, birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed many of his miracles, including walking on water. Next, visit the Yigal Alon Center where the "Jesus boat," an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum, the town of Jesus and home of St. Peter. Here, you can marvel at the ruins of the ancient synagogue and the beautiful octagonal Church of St. Peter. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its beautiful 4th-century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Finally, visit Yardenit, a baptismal site on the Jordan River, where pilgrims from around the world gather to be baptized, following the tradition of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

Hotel: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (3 Star Rating)

The Kibbutz Lavi hotel is located in the same area as Saint Peter's Church. Kibbutz Lavi is an area of lush vegetation surrounded by green fields. Here guests and visitors can enjoy the magnificent views of the region of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, and visit the Church of the Annunciation, a stunning basilica marking the site where the Angel Gabriel announced the Virgin Mary's divine pregnancy. Explore Joseph's Workshop, where Saint Joseph practiced carpentry, now part of the Church of Saint Joseph. Nearby, Mary’s Well, venerated for its association with Mary drawing water, offers a serene spot for reflection.

Drive along the Jordan Valley to Beit She’an, an important Roman-era city. Explore its well-preserved ruins, including a theater, bathhouse, and colonnaded streets, highlighting the grandeur of this ancient site.

Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem (4 Star Rating)

Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel is a modern and welcoming hotel located near Jerusalem’s historic and cultural landmarks. Offering comfortable rooms, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, it is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old City, Damascus Gate, and the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site dining with kosher cuisine. Its convenient location provides easy access to religious sites, shopping areas, and public transport, making Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel a great choice for exploring the rich heritage of Jerusalem.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Today, you delve into Jerusalem, the city of peace, where Jesus was crucified, resurrected, and ascended to the heavens.

Your day begins with a visit to Mount of Olives, offering a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem and marking the place where Jesus ascended into heaven. Head to the bottom of the mountain to visit the Church of All Nations, where Jesus prayed before his arrest.

Next, visit King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion.

You then journey to the Old City, exploring the ancient Roman Cardo, the Jewish and Christian quarters. Highlights include the Wailing Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the revered site of Jesus's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.

Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem (4 Star Rating)

Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel is a modern and welcoming hotel located near Jerusalem’s historic and cultural landmarks. Offering comfortable rooms, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, it is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old City, Damascus Gate, and the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site dining with kosher cuisine. Its convenient location provides easy access to religious sites, shopping areas, and public transport, making Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel a great choice for exploring the rich heritage of Jerusalem.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Head out to the Ein Karem neighborhood, the birthplace of John the Baptist, and visit the Church of Visitation, where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth while pregnant with Jesus. Also, visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist, which marks the site where John the Baptist was born. This church, with its beautiful interior and serene surroundings, commemorates the life and ministry of John the Baptist, offering a place for reflection and prayer.

Continue to the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to *Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; view Shepherds' Field, where angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds. Then, stroll through Bethlehem's Manger Square to reach the remarkable Church of Nativity. Dating back to the 4th century, this ancient basilica stands over the site of Jesus' birth.

Return to Jerusalem.

Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem (4 Star Rating)

Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel is a modern and welcoming hotel located near Jerusalem’s historic and cultural landmarks. Offering comfortable rooms, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, it is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old City, Damascus Gate, and the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site dining with kosher cuisine. Its convenient location provides easy access to religious sites, shopping areas, and public transport, making Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel a great choice for exploring the rich heritage of Jerusalem.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Drive through the Judean Desert, leading you to the extraordinary Dead Sea, the Earth's lowest point, situated approximately 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran, where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This archaeological site is believed to have once housed John the Baptist.

Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to reach Masada, the last refuge of Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod the Great. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth; enjoy the opportunity to float on the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects.

Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem (4 Star Rating)

Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel is a modern and welcoming hotel located near Jerusalem’s historic and cultural landmarks. Offering comfortable rooms, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, it is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old City, Damascus Gate, and the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site dining with kosher cuisine. Its convenient location provides easy access to religious sites, shopping areas, and public transport, making Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel a great choice for exploring the rich heritage of Jerusalem.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Departure from Ben Gurion airport

Meal(s): Breakfast

Upon arrival at Amman's Queen Alia airport, our representative will be waiting for you before the immigration office holding a sign with your names and will help you in the visa procedure and luggage collection and then coordinate with the driver to meet you outside the arrival hall. Transfer to your hotel and the rest of your day is at leisure.

Hotel: Al Qasr Metropole Hotel (4 Star Rating)

AlQasr Metropole Hotel is all about being 'boutiquish'. It's very much your own home away from home and a perfect combination for business, pleasure or some fun (well lots of fun). They do their best to cater to your every need and their services are notoriously known for being super personalized . They also boast our 66 artistically refurbished rooms and you'd probably like to know that they're within walking distance to some of the major points of interest in Amman. If you're wondering about your meals, AlQasr has some of the most popular outlets in Amman. They have you covered.

After breakfast, start your tour of the capital city with a visit to the citadel, the archeological museum, the restored Roman Theater still used for events today, and old and new parts of Amman. Then drive north to visit one of the best preserved Roman towns in the world - Jerash. Explore the ruins and architectural wonders including the colonnaded street also called Maximus Cardo where you can still see roadways with original stone showing the ruts from the chariots. Continue the tour with a drive to visit Ajloun Castle, an awe-inspiring Islamic fortress that withstood the power of the Crusader armies in the 12th Century. Climbing the narrow staircases and walking through endless hallways takes you back to a time of chivalry and faith, where you can almost imagine the sounds of battling iron and the sight of the raging battlefield.

Hotel: Al Qasr Metropole Hotel (4 Star Rating)

AlQasr Metropole Hotel is all about being 'boutiquish'. It's very much your own home away from home and a perfect combination for business, pleasure or some fun (well lots of fun). They do their best to cater to your every need and their services are notoriously known for being super personalized . They also boast our 66 artistically refurbished rooms and you'd probably like to know that they're within walking distance to some of the major points of interest in Amman. If you're wondering about your meals, AlQasr has some of the most popular outlets in Amman. They have you covered.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

Today drive to Bethany, the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist and a holy pilgrimage site for Christians all over the world. But the site is known for more than holy waters and age-old churches, it is a valuable archeological site dating back to the 1st century. Then continue to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, a national wonder that is located 427 meters below sea level. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the facilities of your beachfront resort including the pool, sun loungers and private beach. Take a float in the exceptionally buoyant and mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.

Hotel: Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa (5 Star Rating)

Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa, on the shores of the mineral rich Dead Sea is set against the backdrop of rugged mountains. The hotel features 233 spacious rooms decorated with soothing colors and balconies. The "Spa" is an integral part of the resort. It offers a retreat for guests to unwind, relax and rejuvenate and is designed to offer guests a unique experience and to help rebalance the body, mind and spirit.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Our drive towards Petra includes some stops along the way to visit ancient sites and see stunning vistas. First we visit the charming city of Madaba, known for its endless churches and mosaics from the Byzantine Empire. Visit the famous 6th Century mosaic map flooring in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, the oldest map in the world depicting the Holy Land. Continue to visit Mount Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and River Jordan. Then onto Kerak Castle, the biblical name is Qer Harreseth which means the Fortified forte. The medieval castle is one of the largest castles in the Levant and perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader castles in Jordan. Enjoy exploring the passageways and walking along the West Front wall where you can see views of the Dead Sea on clear days. Then continue the drive to Petra, where more archaeological wonders await!

Hotel: Petra Guest House (4 Star Rating)

Immerse yourself in Petra's ancient landscape from the moment you arrive at the Petra Guest House, located right at the visitor's entrance to the Siq, steps away from the famous archaeological sites.

Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains from 41 well-appointed guestrooms and 31 chalets tucked into the surrounding rock. All guestrooms have mountain views and are fully equipped with modern amenities any traveler will need from LCD TVs, safe box, mini-bar, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Visit Jordan’s most iconic site - Petra the Rose Red City, one of the new seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many trials and archaeological sites to discover. Your visit will include the main sites such as the 'Siq', a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the 'Khazneh' referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the CourtHouse and the Amphitheater.

Hotel: Petra Guest House (4 Star Rating)

Immerse yourself in Petra's ancient landscape from the moment you arrive at the Petra Guest House, located right at the visitor's entrance to the Siq, steps away from the famous archaeological sites.

Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains from 41 well-appointed guestrooms and 31 chalets tucked into the surrounding rock. All guestrooms have mountain views and are fully equipped with modern amenities any traveler will need from LCD TVs, safe box, mini-bar, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Travel to Wadi Rum, an enchanting desert and open space that resembles that of the moon and has been used as the setting of several Hollywood films. Wadi Rum will engulf you with its enigmatic lure, whether you're an avid adventurer or a novice wanderer. Take a 2 hour off road desert tour by 4x4 to explore the vast landscapes and rock formations. Overnight in a desert camp with dinner included.

Hotel: Hasan Zawaideh Camp (3 Star Rating)

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Unforgettable rooms, incredible views, traditional values, breathtaking tours.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to the airport in Aqaba or Amman for your departure flight.

Upon arrival into Cairo International Airport, you will be met by Goway's local representative inside the customs and immigration area holding a sign board with your name on it. After being assisted with immigration formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will be presented with full documentation required, including domestic airline tickets by your representative when you arrive.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.

Hotel: Ramses Hilton (4 Star Rating)

Located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of Cairo, Ramses Hilton offers a convenient base for exploring the Egyptian capital. Guest rooms and suites offer comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying views across the Nile and city.

The hotel features a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool and a range of leisure facilities. Its central location provides easy access to many of Cairo’s cultural and historic attractions, making it a well-positioned base for discovering the city.

Today, you will visit Cheops' Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Sphinx, the great god-lion sentinel. Built over 35 centuries ago, the towering pyramids were erected to preserve bodies and treasures for afterlife. You'll continue on to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and Sakkara, the 'City of the Dead', to see the step pyramid of King Zoser and the Wall of Cobras.

Hotel: Ramses Hilton (4 Star Rating)

Located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of Cairo, Ramses Hilton offers a convenient base for exploring the Egyptian capital. Guest rooms and suites offer comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying views across the Nile and city.

The hotel features a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool and a range of leisure facilities. Its central location provides easy access to many of Cairo’s cultural and historic attractions, making it a well-positioned base for discovering the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you will transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your ship, your floating hotel for the next 5 days as you cruise up the Nile. After lunch on board, you will visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries, dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.

Luxor is a city that has often been called the 'world's greatest open air museum'. With the number and preservation of monuments in the area, it is unparalleled to anywhere in the world. Luxor is actually composed of three different areas: the city of Luxor - located on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak - located just north of Luxor, and Thebes - which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.

Hotel: Sonesta Moon Goddess (5 Star Rating)

The Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a comfortable and contemporary way to experience the Nile, with elegant public areas and spacious accommodations. Each cabin features a private balcony, providing guests with their own space to enjoy views of the river and passing scenery.

On board, guests can relax in the inviting public areas or unwind on the spacious sun deck, an ideal setting for watching life along the Nile and enjoying the scenery between days of sightseeing.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning, cross the West Bank and visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In the afternoon you will sail to Edfu via the Esna lock. Overnight in Edfu.

Hotel: Sonesta Moon Goddess (5 Star Rating)

The Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a comfortable and contemporary way to experience the Nile, with elegant public areas and spacious accommodations. Each cabin features a private balcony, providing guests with their own space to enjoy views of the river and passing scenery.

On board, guests can relax in the inviting public areas or unwind on the spacious sun deck, an ideal setting for watching life along the Nile and enjoying the scenery between days of sightseeing.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning starts with a visit to the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. The temple is perhaps the best preserved in all of Egypt and ranks second behind Karnak, simply because of its immense size. At the temple's entrance stand two large black granite statues of Horus who is depicted as a falcon. The elaborate carvings on the walls of the temple are beautiful as if carved just yesterday. Inside the temple is a small sanctuary where the priests of the day offered the best parts of the animals to the gods. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo is located on a bend in the river Nile about 50 km north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, it is home to an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as one approaches from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colours change. Overnight in Aswan. Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south of Luxor, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche, watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts, or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.

Hotel: Sonesta Moon Goddess (5 Star Rating)

The Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a comfortable and contemporary way to experience the Nile, with elegant public areas and spacious accommodations. Each cabin features a private balcony, providing guests with their own space to enjoy views of the river and passing scenery.

On board, guests can relax in the inviting public areas or unwind on the spacious sun deck, an ideal setting for watching life along the Nile and enjoying the scenery between days of sightseeing.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning, visit Aswan's High Dam, the ancient Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, you will sail around Elephantine Island by felucca and see the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

Hotel: Sonesta Moon Goddess (5 Star Rating)

The Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a comfortable and contemporary way to experience the Nile, with elegant public areas and spacious accommodations. Each cabin features a private balcony, providing guests with their own space to enjoy views of the river and passing scenery.

On board, guests can relax in the inviting public areas or unwind on the spacious sun deck, an ideal setting for watching life along the Nile and enjoying the scenery between days of sightseeing.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Disembark from your ship after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Hotel: Ramses Hilton (4 Star Rating)

Located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of Cairo, Ramses Hilton offers a convenient base for exploring the Egyptian capital. Guest rooms and suites offer comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying views across the Nile and city.

The hotel features a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool and a range of leisure facilities. Its central location provides easy access to many of Cairo’s cultural and historic attractions, making it a well-positioned base for discovering the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today, enjoy a Cairo city tour and lunch then head to Giza to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Start at the Citadel, situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills and dominates Cairo's skyline. This was the nerve center of the city and all of Egypt for almost 700 years. Its construction was initiated in 1176 by Saladin and completed by Muhammad Ali. Mameluke sultans and Turkish governors later on made it their residence, building palaces and mosques within the Citadel walls. Facing the Citadel is the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 and perhaps the most majestic monument of Arab architecture in Egypt. Continue your exploration towards the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Khan el-Khalili, browsing its unique shops and traditional crafts. After lunch, visit the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums. Explore the vast halls and encounter iconic exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

Hotel: Ramses Hilton (4 Star Rating)

Located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of Cairo, Ramses Hilton offers a convenient base for exploring the Egyptian capital. Guest rooms and suites offer comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying views across the Nile and city.

The hotel features a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool and a range of leisure facilities. Its central location provides easy access to many of Cairo’s cultural and historic attractions, making it a well-positioned base for discovering the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at hotel, check out, and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for departure.

Meal(s): Breakfast