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Israel Egypt Jordan |
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 20 Days (19 Nights)
From: Tel Aviv to Amman
Tour Code: I955
Operator: Insight Vacations |
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
An epic tour of the Holyland, incorporating Biblical sites, colossal structures, lost cities, stunning panoramas and a generous insight into everyday life. A well paced tour of nearly three weeks duration, comprising of three separate itineraries in Isreal, Egypt and Jordan. The fl ights between the countries are relatively short giving you ample time to settle in to your new environment before the excitement begins. Included Premium Highlights:
- Visit Mini Isreal - a miniature park featuring 330 replica models
- Visit the 2000 year old wooden boat before taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Enjoy a dip in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea
- Take a thrilling cable-car ride up to the awe-inspiring fortress of Masada
- Enjoy a guided tour of Giza to see the Sphinx and visit one of the Pyramids
- Enjoy a magical Sound & Light Show at the Great Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings
- Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Enjoy a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see the treasure of Tutankhamun
- Visit the famous Egyptian Museum
- Visit Petra, 'Jordan's lost city'
- Included Personal Insights
- Learn the history and find out first hand what it is like to live on a Kibbutz
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See the sights of Tel Aviv & the port of Jaffa
- Visit Caesarea's Crusader & Roman ruins
- Visit the crusader crypt in Acre
- Visit the Church of the Annunciation
- Visit Capernaum & the Mount of the Beatitudes
- View over Jerusalem from Mt Scopus
- Visit King David's Tomb, Room of the Last Supper, the Western Wall, Holocaust Museum, the Shrine of the Book, Garden of Gethsemene, Stations of the Cross, Ecce Homo Arch, Pool of Bethesda & the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- See the statue of Rameses II & great alabaster sphinx in Memphis
- View the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara, the oldest in the world
- Enjoy a visit to Luxor Temple and tour the Temple complex of Karnak
- Photo opportunity at the towering Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Sail by traditional 'felucca' around the Botanical Gardens in Aswan
- Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries and see the Aswan High Dam
- Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy views over Cairo from the Citadel
- Visit Jerash
- Visit Mt Nebo
- See the 6C mosaic map of the Holy Land
- Visit the Crusader fortress of Shobak
- See Amman's Roman Amphitheatre & Citadel Hill
Insight's Cairo & Nile Cruise
- 4 night Nile cruise on MS Medea, MS Sapphire or La Boheme (or similar) including all cruise boat gratuities
- First Class & Deluxe hotels with all service charges, taxes & porterage
- Scheduled air travel Tel Aviv/Cairo, Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Cairo, Cairo/Amman
- Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach or minibus
- Insight's professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies you
- Services of Insight's Resident Manager in Egypt
- Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotels.
Included Quality Dining
- Shabbat' dinner in Tel Aviv & Oriental dinner in a local restaurant in Jerusalem
- Egyptian Dinner & Galabea Party with entertainment while cruising
- 19 BBreakfast (BB), 4 Lunches (L) and 9 Dinners (D), plus bottled water and tea or coffee while cruising
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Day
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Arrive Tel Aviv
Shalom! You're met at Ben gurion Airport and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Sheraton Hotel & Towers. |
Day
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Jaffa Excursion
See all the highlights of this lively city the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and Carmel market before continuing to the ancient port of Jaffa. Now visit Mini Israel- a miniature park featuring 330 replica models. Tonight enjoy a Shabbat dinner at your hotel. (BB/HD) |
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Tel Aviv - Galilee
Explore the ruins at Cesarea. Then on via Haifa to Acre to see the fortress, old harbour area and a Crusader crypt. Continue to Nazareth where you visit the Church of Annunciation. The day concludes with a visit to a Kibbutz for a brief introduction to this communal way of life. Stay: Moriah Plaza Tiberias. (BB/D) |
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Galilee - Dead Sea
Visit the 2000 year old wooden boat before taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes. Follow the River Jordan to the Dead Sea for a dip in the buoyant waters. Stay: Hod Hamidbar Resort & Spa. (BB/D) |
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Dead Sea - Jerusalem
Ride by cable-car up to the fortress of Masada. Drive through the Judaean Hills to Mount Scopus for views over Jerusalem. Then visit King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper and the Western Wall. Stay: Jerusalem Plaza. (BB) |
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Jerusalem
Tour Yad- Vashem, the moving museum commemorating the Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. Continue to the Shrine of the Book, containing the Dead See Scrolls. Tonight enjoy an oriental dinner at a local restaurant. (BB/HD) |
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Jerusalem
Visit the Garden of Gethsemene then walk through the Old City to see the Temple Mount. Continue along the Via Dolorosa to see the Stations of the Cross, Ecce Homo Arch, Pool of Bethesda and Church of the Holy Sepulchre built on the site of the Crucifixion. (BB) |
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Jerusalem - Cairo
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Cairo where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Stay: Marriott (BB) |
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9 |
Cairo
Meet your Egyptian Tour Director and drive to Memphis to see the statue of Remeses II and alabaster sphinx. Nearby at Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest in the world. Now visit inside one of the Pyramids of Giza and see the Sphinx! This evening, return to Giza for a magical Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids. (BB) |
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10 |
Cairo - Luxor
Fly to Luxor, the former capital of the New Kingdom. In private moorings near the edge of town, your cruise boat awaits. Board in time for lunch and then visit Luxor Temple which provides an unforgettable introduction to ancient Thebes. Now continue to Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man, constructed over a time period of 1500 years. Walk through the avenue of Ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II, to stand in awe among the huge columns of the vast Hypostyle Hall. Ship: MS Medea/MS Sapphire/MS La Boheme . (BB/L/D) |
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11 |
On Board Ship
After breakfast, cross to the west bank of the Nile and stop for a photo of the towering Colossi of Memnon. These two giant seated figures are all that is left of Amon-Ofis III mortuary temple. Visit the amazing reconstructed Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, blending into the cliff face above. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. After venturing inside some of the tombs return to your cruise ship and drift upstream to Esna and Edfu. (BB/L/D) |
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12 |
On Board Ship
This morning visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, (the Falcon God ) possibly the most complete in Egypt. Get your cameras ready as you cruise to Kom Ombo. The temple, dedicated to both Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god, is a glorious sight from the river. Inside you will find some mummified remains of some small crocodiles. Celebrate in true Egyptian style at an Oriental Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB/L/HD) |
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13 |
On Board Ship
Cruise to exotic Aswan in the cool of early morning. Visit the Aswan High Dam and also the ancient Granite Quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to Aswan and sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan's Botanical Gardens. (BB/L/D) |
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14 |
Aswan - Cairo
This morning, why not join an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, carved out of the rock by Rameses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Otherwise, spend the morning in Aswan as you wish, before your transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Stay: Marriott (BB) |
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Cairo Sightseeing
Visit the Citadel for a breath taking view of the city of Cairo. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Mosque you will visit next. Later, enjoy a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artefacts on display, view Tutankhamun's magnificent treasures, including his splendid burial mask. (BB) |
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Cairo - Amman
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Jordan, a landscape that has changed little in the last 2,000 years. On arrival at Amman Airport, you will be met by your Jordanian Tour Director and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Crowne Plaza. (BB/D) |
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17 |
Amman - Petra
The trip to Jerash reveals the most beautifully preserved Greco-Roman city still in existence. Explore the ruined temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Whispering Column, Forum, Hadrian's triumphal arch and Street of Columns. Continue to Mt Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land. At Madaba see the mosaic map in St George's Church, dating from around AD560. Travel on now to your hotel in Petra. Stay: Crowne Plaza. (BB/D) |
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18 |
Petra Sightseeing
Spend the whole day visiting Petra. The approach to this lost city is through a narrow gorge, the Siq, whose walls rise up 200 metres. Emerge from the path to see the magnificent Treasury, carved out of solid rock and standing over 40 meters high. Wind your way through the canyon to explore the Roman Amphitheatre and the ancient tombs. (BB/D) |
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19 |
Petra - Amman
Visit an authentic 12th century crusader fortress whose galleries, chapels and ramparts recall the gallantry of the Crusaders themselves. Shobak stands guard over a barren and desolate land. Explore inside the walls to see what reamains before driving along the famous Kings Highway back to Amman, Jordan's capital city. Here, see the huge 2nd century Roman Amphitheatre and the Citadel Hill. Stay: Crowne Plaza. (BB/D) |
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Depart Amman
Transfer to the airport for your onward flights.(BB) |
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Tour Prices
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| 20 May 2012 |
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| 27 May 2012 |
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| 03 Jun 2012 |
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| 10 Jun 2012 |
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| 17 Jun 2012 |
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| 24 Jun 2012 |
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| 01 Jul 2012 |
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| 19 Aug 2012 |
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| 26 Aug 2012 |
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| 07 Oct 2012 |
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| 14 Oct 2012 |
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| 21 Oct 2012 |
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| 28 Oct 2012 |
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Insight Vacations
 Insight Vacations, Europe's premier escorted tour operator, provides premium escorted motorcoach vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean and North America. 'The Art of Touring in Style' lies at the very heart of Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.
Tour Type: Regional
These in-depth tours concentrate on towns, cities or scenic areas in a specific region or country. The majority of overnight stays are two nights or more, and are leisurely paced, often with shorter travelling time between exciting destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Insight is completely unique. Simply, we are the only tour operator to give you more legroom on every tour at no extra cost: you'll consistently stay in quality hotels in desirable locations; you'll enjoy more included sightseeing; and because you'll travel in smaller groups (max 40 people), you'll receive better personal service from your experienced Tour Director and Tour Driver.
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Insight Vacations plays host to over 100,000 guests every year and has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and the UK . The company has also appointed specialist agents in Argentina, Brazil, Mauritius, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China. It is therefore quite typical to find many different nationalities on any one tour.
With only 40 guests on our premium tours instead of the standard 53, Insight clients enjoy a more personalised service. In a smaller group, you'll be closer to your local guide for a more in-depth experience, you'll spend less time waiting to get into sights and it will be faster checking into hotels with your luggage arriving quicker to your room. Insight groups are smaller, more intimate and more friendly.
Yet another exclusive feature of an Insight premium tour is the incredible space and comfort you'll enjoy when travelling. Our luxury coaches have been specially reconfigured with fewer seats, you'll relax in style whilst enjoying up to twice as much legroom than on a standard touring coach.
Insight hotels are consistently first class standard and higher or in a style appropriate to the destination. They have been selected because they are good private or small collection hotels or from well-known chains such as Marriott, Renaissance and Hilton. Insight also chooses hotels based on their location. We know you'll prefer to stay centrally, convenient to the main historic, shopping or entertainment districts; or scenically in areas of natural beauty.
Time & time again, our guests tell us that it was their Tour Director who really made their trip. Our Tour Directors are amongst the finest in the business and will help steer you through the labyrinth of Europe 's cultures, languages and diversities and bring its magic to life before your eyes.
At Insight, planning the perfect tour is our speciality. Not only to we include the 'must see' sights, we carefully balance our itineraries to give you plenty of free time to relax and immerse yourself in the location.
The prices listed cover all hotel accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Insight Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling. All tips have been included for services on tour by dining-room staff, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and train stations.
On an Insight Vacation, some gratuities are included in the price of your trip: baggage handling, meal service for all meals listed in the tour itinerary, and hotel service charge. Room service, however, is not included in the tour price. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
These are activities that we do not automatically include but are offered at the start of your tour designed to enhance your travel experience. Your Tour Director will have a list of available options and the appropriate costs. They are carefully programmed to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit. It could be a seafood lunch in Venice, a concert in Vienna or a Grand Canyon Helicopter ride. A detailed list and costs can be found in your tour documentation.
If you wish to share with another tour member you can advise Global Journeys at the time of booking. Insight believes that traveling solo doesn't have to cost you more. We will try to match you with someone of the same sex in order to avoid having to pay the single supplement. If we are not able to provide a suitable roommate, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Several tours do not provide this option (generally tours containing a cruise component) and so the Single Supplement applies.
There is a no smoking policy motorcoach touring policy. However, we do make plenty of convenience stops giving you the opportunity to smoke, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy of cup of coffee.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Insight including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Transfers Athens, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Amman And Istanbul
An Insight bonus in the Eastern Mediterranean region! Insight is pleased to offer complimentary airport transfers at any time either on the first or last day of the tour or on other days in conjunction with pre and post tour accommodation booked through Insight. Flight timings must be provided to Global Journeys no less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Terms & Conditions:
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