Israel – Egypt

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Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat and Sinai (Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh)

Day 1: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat, spending an overnight in Eilat.

After picking you up from your hotel in the morning, enjoy a day of snorkelling or Scuba diving amongst the wonderful coral reefs.

If you are not a certified diver, you can enjoy an introductory dive. Take part in two daily water sessions and return to your hotel in the afternoon. All activities are escorted by a certified dive guide and include snorkelling equipment or tanks, weights for the divers.

Day 2: Cross the border to Egypt and Transfer to Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh at your choice. Enjoy a day of snorkelling or diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area. Spend an overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: Another day of snorkelling or Diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area.

Departure transfer options: to Israel, Cairo or Sharm El Shaikh Airport

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving and Day tour to St. Katherines Monastery

Day 1: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat, spend an overnight in Eilat.

Day 2: Cross border to Egypt for a wonderful day tour through the desert visiting St Katherines Monastery. After lunch we travel to Dahab or sharem el Shaikh spending an overnight there.

Day 3: A wonderful day of snorkelling or Diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area.

Departure options: to Israel, Cairo or Sharm El Shaikh Airport.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving and Day tour to Jerusalem

Day 1: after picking you up from your hotel in Sharem el Shaikh or Dahab, spend a wonderful day of Snorkelling or Diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Snorkelling or Diving amongst the reefs located in a new area in Sharm El Shaikh or Dahab, transfer to Eilat for an overnight there.

Day 3: Day tour from Eilat to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea marvelling through the beautiful landscapes.

Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Eilat

Day 1: spend a full day tour to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egyptian Museum and El Khalili Bazaar.

Optional:

*Mummies room entrance at the Museum.

*Felucca ride on the Nile

*Lunch at a local restaurant

*a night sound and light show at the Pyramids

*Dinner Cruise on board the Nile Pharaoh

*Evening or Morning flight to Sharem El Shaikh.

Day 2: a morning pick-up to the Sea Center where you will meet with your guide and collect your snorkeling equipment.

After boarding our boat, we sail to some of the best snorkeling locations near Tiran Island. There will be plenty of time to snorkel in two locations around the island and lunch will be available onboard. Transfer to Eilat.

Day 3: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat.

Optional: Day tour to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat and Sinai (Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh)

Day 1: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat, spending an overnight in Eilat.

After picking you up from your hotel in the morning, enjoy a day of snorkelling or Scuba diving amongst the wonderful coral reefs.

If you are not a certified diver, you can enjoy an introductory dive. Take part in two daily water sessions and return to your hotel in the afternoon. All activities are escorted by a certified dive guide and include snorkelling equipment or tanks, weights for the divers.

Day 2: Cross the border to Egypt and Transfer to Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh at your request. Enjoy a day of snorkelling or diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area. Spend an overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: a morning pick-up to the Sea Center where you will meet with your guide and collect your snorkeling or diving equipment. After boarding our boat, we will sail to some of the best snorkeling/diving locations near Tiran Island exploring two amazing locations. Lunch will be available onboard, and we return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 4: Today we sail to Ras Muhammed, one of the most beautiful national marine nature reserves, for a day of snorkeling or diving. At the end of the day you will be taken to your hotel or transferred to Israel, Cairo or Sharm El Shaikh Airport per your request.

2 days of snorkelling/ Scuba Diving and Day tour to St. Katherines Monastery

Day 1: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat, spending an overnight in Eilat.

Day 2: Cross border to Egypt for a wonderful day tour to the desert visiting St. Katherines Monastery. After lunch we travel to Dahab or Sharem el Shaikh and spend an overnight there.

Day 3: Morning Pick up to the Sea Center where you will meet with your guide and collect your snorkeling or diving equipment. We then board our boat and sail to one of the best known locations – Tiran Island where we will explore two amazing locations. Lunch will be available onboard, and we return to hotel in the afternoon.

Day 4: Today we sail to Ras Muhammed, one of the most beautiful national marine nature reserves, for a day of snorkeling or diving. At the end of the day you will be taken to your hotel or transferred to Israel, Cairo or Sharm El Shaikh Airport per your request.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving and a Day tour to Jerusalem

Day 1: We pick you up from your hotel in Sharem el Shaikh or Dahab and enjoy a day of snorkelling or diving amongst the wonderful reefs in the area. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Snorkelling or Diving amongst the reefs located in a new area in Sharm El Shaikh or Dahab, transfer to Eilat for an overnight there.

Day 3: driving through the rift valley to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore experiencing a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic effects. Arrive to Jerusalem in the afternoon spending an overnight there.

Day 4: beginning the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Transfer to the hotel or Airport.

Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Eilat

Day 1: Flight to Luxor and a guided tour to the east bank of the Nile River Karnak and Luxor temples, both considered to be the largest ancient complexes in the world. Flight to Cairo.

Optional day 2:

Second day at Luxor:  visiting the west bank of the Nile, valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple and colossi of Memnon. Optional night Sound and Light show at Karnak temple.

OR

Day 2: A full day tour to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egyptian Museum and El Khalili Bazaar. Flight to Sharem El Shaikh.

Optional:

*Mummies room entrance at the Museum.

*Felucca ride on the Nile.

*Lunch at a local restaurant.

*Night Sound and light show at the Pyramids.

*Dinner Cruise on board the Nile Pharaoh.

Day 3: a morning pick up to the Sea Center where you will meet with your guide and collect your snorkeling equipment. We then board our boat and sail to one of the best known locations – Tiran Island – where there will be plenty of time to snorkel in two fabulous locations near the island. Transfer to Eilat.

Day 4: Snorkelling or Diving in Eilat.

Optional: Day tour to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat and Sinai (Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh)

Day 1: Morning pick-up from your hotel in Eilat for a day of guided snorkeling or Scuba diving in the marine nature reserve. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Morning snorkeling or diving with the dolphins at the ‘Dolphin Reef’ protected area. Cross the border to Egypt and transfer to our Sinai Sea center in Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh.

Day 3-5: Choose between the options:

*3-day liveaboard cruise with four guided dives or snorkeling tours every day.

*3-day hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours per day.

*Learn to Dive- Scuba Diver course– a certificate to dive up to 12m.

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea & Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh

Day 1: beginning the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: driving through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic effects. Drive to Eilat for an overnight OR border crossing to Sinai, drive to Dahab or Sharem.

Day 3-5: Choose between the options:

*3-day liveaboard cruise with four guided dives or snorkeling tours every day.

*3-day hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours per day.

*Learn to Dive- Scuba Diver course– a certificate to dive up to 12m.

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh and Jerusalem

Day 1: A full day tour in Cairo visiting the best historical and cultural monuments, Nile River cruise and markets of Cairo. Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Evening flight to Sharm El Shaikh, airport pick-up and overnight at a hotel or onboard our boat.

Day 2-4: Choose between two options:

*3-day liveaboard cruise including four dives a day

*3-day hotel accommodation and daily boat dives including 2-3 dives a day.

Both options are suitable for snorkelers as well.

Transfer to Eilat In the afternoon and spend an overnight there.

Day 5: Day tour from Eilat to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea. End of Service.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea, St. Katherine, Cairo and Luxor (or Vice Versa)

Day 1: beginning the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: driving through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic effects. Drive to Eilat for an overnight.

Day 3: We leave Eilat in the morning and cross the border to Egypt driving through the amazing high range of Sinai desert and visiting St. Katherine Monastery. After lunch we drive or fly to Cairo from Sharem El Shaikh airport. Spend an overnight in Cairo.

Optional tour along the coast from Eilat to Sharem El Shaikh visiting the markets of Dahab on the way.

Day 4: Two-day tour to the most famous historical monuments of Egypt visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egyptian Museum, and the El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo. Evening transfer by flight or night train to Luxor.

Optional:

*Mummies room entrance at the Museum.

*Felucca ride on the Nile

*Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 5: Guided tour to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Temple of Karnak.  Return flight to Cairo.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat and Sinai (Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh)

Day 1: Morning pick-up from your hotel in Eilat for a day of guided snorkeling or Scuba diving in the marine nature reserve. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Morning snorkeling or diving with the dolphins at the ‘Dolphin Reef’ protected area. Cross the border to Egypt and transfer to our Sinai Sea center in Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh.

Day 3-6: Choose between 3 options:

*Liveaboard cruise with four guided dives or snorkeling tours every day.

*Hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours per day.

*Learn to Dive – Open Water Diving course, a certificate to dive up to 18m.

During your visit, take advantage of the crystal-clear and calm waters of the Red Sea and learn to dive. Scuba Diving is easy, safe and wonderful. It takes only 4 days to get your international certificate enabling you to enjoy the amazing underwater nature throughout the world. 

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea & Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh

Day 1: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic effects. Drive to Eilat for an overnight or border crossing to Sinai Egypt.

Day 3-6: Choose between 3 options:

*Liveaboard cruise including four guided dives or snorkeling tours a day.

*Hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours every day.

*Learn to Dive – Open Water Diving course, a certificate to dive up to 18m.

During your visit, take advantage of the crystal-clear and calm waters of the Red Sea and learn to dive. Scuba Diving is easy, safe and wonderful. It takes only 4 days to get your international certificate enabling you to enjoy the amazing underwater nature throughout the world. 

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh, Dead Sea and Jerusalem

Day 1: A full day tour in Cairo visiting the best historical and cultural monuments, Nile River cruise and markets of Cairo. Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Evening flight to Sharm El Shaikh, airport pick-up and overnight at a hotel or onboard our boat.

Day 2-4: Choose between two options:

*3-day liveaboard cruise including four dives a day.

*3-day hotel accommodation and daily boat dives including 2-3 dives a day.

Both options are suitable for snorkelers as well.

Afternoon transfer to Eilat, spending an overnight there.

Day 5: two-day tour from Eilat to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea.

Drive through the Arava Valley to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level. Arriving at Masada and ascending by cable car to tour the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore, covering yourself with mineral rich mud and experiencing a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic virtues. We arrive to Jerusalem in the evening.

Day 6: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Spend an overnight in Jerusalem or transport to the airport.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea, St. Katherine, Cairo and Luxor (or Vice Versa)

Day 1: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic effects. Drive to Eilat for an overnight.

Day 3: Leaving Eilat in the morning, we will cross the border in to Egypt where we will drive along the amazing high range of the Sinai desert visiting St. Katherine Monastery. After lunch we continue to Cairo or fly to Cairo from Sharem El Shaikh airport. Spend an overnight in Cairo.

Optional tour along the coast from Eilat to Sharem El Shaikh visiting the markets of Dahab.

Day 4: A day tour to the most visited historical monuments of Egypt visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egyptian Museum, and El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo. Evening transfer by flight or night train to Luxor.

Optional:

*Mummies room entrance at the Museum.

*Felucca ride on the Nile

*Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 5: Visit the east bank of the Nile river, Karnak and Luxor temples which are considered to be the largest ancient complex in the world. Spend an overnight in a hotel in Luxor.
Optional night Sound and Light show at Karnak temple.

Day 6: Visit the west bank of the Nile, valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple and colossi of Memnon. End of tour at the train station or Luxor airport.

Optional day tour to Aswan: Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Afternoon transfer to Aswan train station, or airport for flight to Cairo.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat and Sinai (Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh)

Day 1: Morning pick-up from your hotel in Eilat for a day of guided snorkeling or Scuba diving in the marine nature reserve. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Morning snorkeling or diving with the dolphins at the ‘Dolphin Reef’ protected area. Cross the border to Egypt and transfer to our Sinai Sea center in Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh.

Day 3-7: Choose between 3 options:

*Liveaboard cruise with four guided dives or snorkeling tours every day.

*Hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours per day.

*Learn to Dive – Open Water Diving course, a certificate to dive up to 18m.

During your visit, take advantage of the crystal-clear and calm waters of the Red Sea and learn to dive. Scuba Diving is easy, safe and wonderful. It takes only 4 days to get your international certificate enabling you to enjoy the amazing underwater nature throughout the world. 

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea & Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving Dahab or Sharm El Shaikh

Day 1: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic virtues. Drive to Eilat for an overnight or border crossing to Sinai Egypt.

Day 3-7: Choose between 3 options:

*Liveaboard cruise including four guided dives or snorkeling tours a day.

*Hotel accommodation and Daily dives or guided snorkeling tours every day.

*Learn to Dive – Open Water Diving course, a certificate to dive up to 18m.

During your visit, take advantage of the crystal-clear and calm waters of the Red Sea and learn to dive. Scuba Diving is easy, safe and wonderful. It takes only 4 days to get your international certificate enabling you to enjoy the amazing underwater nature throughout the world. 

Optional transfer to Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh airport or Eilat.

Cairo, Sharm El Shaikh, Dead Sea and Jerusalem

Day 1: A full day tour in Cairo visiting the best historical and cultural monuments, Nile River cruise and markets of Cairo. Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Evening flight to Sharm El Shaikh, airport pick-up and overnight at a hotel or onboard our boat.

Day 2-4: Choose between two options:

*3-day liveaboard cruise including four dives a day

*3-day hotel accommodation and daily boat dives including 2-3 dives a day.

Both options are suitable for snorkelers as well.

Afternoon transfer to Eilat, spending an overnight there.

Day 5: A morning pick-up will take you from your hotel to enjoy a day of snorkelling or Scuba diving at the Eilat Marine Nature reserve. If you are not a certified diver, you can enjoy an introductory dive as well. Your day will include two water sessions and return to the hotel in the afternoon. You will be accompanied by a certified dive guide during all water activities. Snorkelling equipment and tanks and weights for divers are included.

Optional add on activities:

*4-hour Jeep tour in Eilat mountains

*4-hour Red Sea Cruise

Day 6: two-day tour from Eilat to Jerusalem via the Dead Sea.

Drive through the Arava Valley to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level. Arriving at Masada and ascending by cable car to tour the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore, covering yourself with mineral rich mud and experiencing a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic virtues. We arrive to Jerusalem in the evening.

Day 7: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Spend an overnight in Jerusalem or transport to the airport.

Jerusalem and Dead Sea, St. Katherine, Cairo and Luxor (or Vice Versa)

Day 1: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Day 2: Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic virtues. Drive to Eilat for an overnight.

Day 3: A morning pick-up will take you from your hotel to enjoy a day of snorkelling or Scuba diving at the Eilat Marine Nature reserve. If you are not a certified diver, you can enjoy an introductory dive as well. Your day will include two water sessions and return to the hotel in the afternoon. You will be accompanied by a certified dive guide during all water activities. Snorkelling equipment and tanks and weights for divers are included.

Optional add on activities:

*4-hour Jeep tour in Eilat mountains.

*4-hour Red Sea Cruise.

Day 4: Leaving Eilat in the morning, we will cross the border in to Egypt where we will drive along the amazing high range of the Sinai desert visiting St. Katherine Monastery. After lunch we continue to Cairo or fly to Cairo from Sharem El Shaikh airport. Spend an overnight in Cairo.

Optional tour along the coast from Eilat to Sharem El Shaikh visiting the markets of Dahab.

Day 5: A two-day tour to the most visited historical monuments of Egypt visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egyptian Museum, and El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo. Evening transfer by flight or night train to Luxor.

Optional:

*Mummies room entrance at the Museum.

*Felucca ride on the Nile.

*Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Visit the east bank of the Nile river, Karnak and Luxor temples which are considered to be the largest ancient complex in the world. Spend an overnight in a hotel in Luxor.
Optional night Sound and Light show at Karnak temple.

Day 7: Spend the day visiting the west bank of the Nile, valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple and colossi of Memnon. End of tour at the train station or Luxor airport.

Optional day tour to Aswan: Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Afternoon transfer to Aswan train station, or airport for flight to Cairo.

Snorkelling/ Scuba Diving in Eilat

Day 1-3: A morning pick-up will take you from your hotel to enjoy a day of snorkelling or Scuba diving at the Eilat Marine Nature reserve. If you are not a certified diver, you can enjoy an introductory dive as well. Your day will include two water sessions and return to the hotel in the afternoon. You will be accompanied by a certified dive guide during all water activities. Snorkelling equipment and tanks and weights for divers are included.

Optional add on activities:

*4-hour Jeep tour in Eilat mountains.

*4-hour Red Sea Cruise.

At the end of day 3, we cross the border to Egypt for an overnight.

Day 4-10: Choose between two options:

*7-day liveaboard cruise including four dives a day

*7-day hotel accommodation and daily boat dives including 2-3 dives a day.

Both options are suitable for snorkelers as well.

At the end of day 10, land transfer or flight to Cairo.

Western Galilee, Jerusalem and Dead Sea tour, Cairo Luxor and Aswan

Day 1: Spend a lovely day driving along the coastal road to Caesarea, visiting the ancient Roman capital and port and enjoying a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa appreciating a stunning scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Enjoy walking through the market, the mosque and the old port, visiting the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt while learning about their fascinating history and culture. Continue to Rosh Hanikra and descend by cable into the limestone grottos to admire its spectacular natural formation. Return to Jerusalem. 

Day 2: Begin your day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, we continue to the Old city, visiting the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion, entering the walled city and walking through the restored Jewish quarter, visiting the Roman Cardo, Herodian quarter and Western Wall (Kotel). We will also walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Spend an overnight in Jerusalem.

 Day 3: Drive to the Israel museum and visit the Shrine of the Book, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls and a miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Continue to a tour of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and a visit to Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. Enjoy an evening middle eastern dinner delight followed by a spectacular “sound & light” show* at the Tower of David museum. Spend an overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 4: Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 400 meters below sea level, while stopping at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue driving along the Dead Sea shores arriving at Masada where we ascend by cable car touring the ancient fortress. Continue to the Dead Sea shore to cover yourself in some mineral rich mud and enjoy a memorable swim in the Dead Sea waters which many believe have therapeutic virtues. Drive to Eilat for an overnight.

Day 5: We leave Eilat in the morning in order to cross the border into Egypt. Enjoy a drive along the amazing high range of Sinai desert visiting St. Katherine Monastery.

Optional coastal tour along Sharem El Shaikh visiting the markets of Dahab.
After lunch we drive to Cairo or fly to Cairo from Sharem El Shaikh airport spending an overnight in Cairo.

Day 6: Morning Pick up and a tour to the great Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis city.

Optional light and sound show or dinner on the Nile. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 7: spend the day visiting the Egyptian Museum exploring the ancient treasures of Tutankhamun and an optional visit to the mummy chamber, old Cairo tour and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Evening flight or night train to Luxor.

Day 8: Enjoy a guided tour to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Temple of Karnak. Transfer by train or flight from Luxor to Aswan. Spend an overnight in Aswan.

Day 9: Explore the most famous sites in Aswan in one day starting with the Aswan High Dam, built to protect Egypt against Nile river floods, creating the largest artificial lake in the world. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarry in the east bank of the Nile. This unfinished monument was abandoned when cracks appeared in the granite and has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created. Lastly, visit Philae Temple.

All the structures of Philae were dismantled into 40000 pieces and moved the island of Philae while the real Philae lost under the water. 

Optional: Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
The legends of Goddess ISIS and God Osiris. A two-hour creation of Philae Temple Sound and Light Show visuals and sound effects.

Day 10: A morning Pick up by an air-conditioned bus will take you on a 3-hour drive along the Nile to Abu Simbel.

Optional: Return flights from Aswan to Abu Simbel. A 3-hour tour of the Sun Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Hathor, his wife. The Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Return to Aswan in the evening. Flight to Cairo.

Make your own plan