Pharaonic Egypt and Jerusalem
14 -Day: Weekly : On Sundays

Cairo , Luxor, Jerusalem , Aswan and A Nile Cruise

DAY 1 - Cairo - Egypt - Sunday
Our staff meets you at Cairo Airport , and escorts you to the your Hotel .

DAY 2 - Cairo - Luxor - Egypt (B) - Monday
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Luxor Egypt

And board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin .The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the afternoon. We'll return in time for the afternoon tea served on deck. You'll have a chance to explore your ship before dinner.

DAY 3 - LUXOR , ESNA - Tuesday (BLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
We sail in the afternoon we cruise to Esna to go through the locks , we dock for the night. In the evening , we'll celebrate in Egyptian style, dressed in galabias, the flowing national costume, a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments)

DAY 4 - EDFU, KOM OMBO - Wednesday (BLD)
We sail on to moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we enjoy lunch as we sail further south upriver .
We disembark downstream at Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, the continue our voyage to Aswan, while we party after dinner with music and dance.

DAY 5 - KOM OMBO , ASWAN
Thursday (BLD)
In Aswan : First we tour Aswan dams, then on to the new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS :

The Mystery of Isis

Two millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery of Isis:

"I, Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever seen me unveiled."

Called Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.

Isis was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was
also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!

Because of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey to the Underworld.

Isis is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect
the world.

Isis, the great Mother Goddess. Come explore her mystery in timeless Egypt when you Travel in Style!

In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.
For those who are interested : a short camel caravan & ride is included( almost a half hour ride) to visit a local Nubian Village.

Our farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly dancer.

DAY 6 - ASWAN , CAIRO - Friday (BD)
Board our return flight to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping.

DAY 7 - CAIRO - Saturday (BL)
Half day tour of the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 8 - CAIRO, TEL AVIV - Sunday (B)
Breakfast is included at the hotel . Morning at leisure.
Afternoon walking tour of Khan El Khalil Bazaar district.
Your room is booked until 9 PM tonight.

In the evening : Our Cairo-based representative will call for you and see you to the airport, where you'll board your flight for Tel Aviv. Our Israel-based personnel will be on hand to meet you, and take you onward to your accommodations in Jerusalem. You'll have the rest of this day to discover Jerusalem on your own . . . the crowds along Ben Yehuda Street, the new City Hall, the walls of the Old City illuminated at dusk, the gleaming Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem lives up to every expectation!

DAY 9 - Jerusalem- Monday (B)
Breakfast at the hotel . Full day at leisure.

DAY 10 -Tuesday OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM (B)
Our visit to the Old City starts with a walk through the reconstructed Jewish Quarter. We'll visit the newly excavated Cardo, a Roman promenade, and proceed to the Western Wall, all that remains of the Second Temple. Nearby is the Dome of the Rock, one of the holiest places of Islam. We will follow in the footsteps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, passing bazaars where brass ware, embroidered dresses and inlaid woodwork are on offer. We'll depart Jerusalem in the afternoon for Bethlehem, to visit the Church of the Nativity, the site of Jesus' birth. We'll also stop at Rachel's Tomb before returning to Jerusalem.

DAY 11- Wednesday MASSADA, EIN GEDI, DEAD SEA (B)
We descend from Jerusalem to the shores of the Dead Sea, lowest spot on earth, then ascend by cable car to Massada, the last stronghold of the Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. We'll walk through the remains of Herod's Palace, the synagogue, and cisterns, before we return to Jerusalem late in the afternoon.

DAY 12 - Thursday MEGIDDO, NAZARETH, TIBERIAS (B)
We drive north from Jerusalem to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation, then continue to cross the Sea of Galilee by boat to Tabgha. Traveling overland again, we'll stop at Cana, and stroll through lively waterside Tiberias. At Capernaum, we'll see the ruins of the synagogue and Church of St. Peter. We'll return to Jerusalem via the baptismal site on the Jordan River.

DAY 13 - Friday -Jerusalem (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day on your own to further explore this legendary city on your own.

DAY 14 - Monday DEPARTURE (B)
We'll escort you to the airport to catch your homeward-bound flight. Shalom!

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Price includes:

      *  Guided tours as per itinerary including all entrance fees .

      * English speaking guide, o guia que habla Espanol

      * Hotel accommodation as per itinerary ( as per your choice) , including tax

     
      
       • Breakfast daily and four lunches (L) and dinners (D) as indicated.
       
       • Baggage / porters service.

      • Air fare Luxor Cairo - Aswan Cairo Tel Aviv , in economy class, tax included.

• Nile Cruise with all meals and shore excursions.

• Preset menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D = Dinner .

• All guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees. On board the cruise you'll be part of an average 10-15 English speaking group. ( O Espanol si quiere)

 

 

Not included:

• Trip Cancellation/travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer
• Expenses of a personal nature, such as tips.
• Beverages.
• Meals other than those specifically mentioned.
• International air fare from/to your home country

Los Cartuchos Egipcios , fueron usados,en Egipto probablemente hace 5 a 7 mil años, solo por el Faraón y su Reina, como un marco/frontera al rededor de los nombres del rey y la reina para protección de los nombres del Faraón y su reina contra cualquier hechizo o encanto mágico, teniendo el Sumo Sacerdote o Sacerdotiza que efectuar palabras santas especiales/oraciones y magia para asegurarles felicidad y una vida próspera al Rey y la Reina.

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