This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Ancient History wonders! Start this amazing trip in Tel Aviv, famous for its stylish buildings, beautiful beaches, 24-hour life style and delicious food. Up next is Jerusalem, a simply breathtaking city with some of the most iconic buildings and religious sites in the entire world. Then visit Tiberias, offering plenty of water sports and biblical walks. A promenade lines the lake Kinneret, backed by views of the mountains and visitors can sail the Sea of Galilee; while spas maintain a 2,000-year-old tradition. Continue your journey inAthens, the cradle of civilization and home of mythology with Santorini, a captivating island escape with gorgeous beaches and romantic sunsets by the water. Finish your adventure in Cairoand see the world famous Pyramids, visit the capital's medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade, an unforgettable trip indeed!
This is a flexible package with daily departures from anywhere in the USA or Canada. Choose your length of stay. Pick your own flights, hotels and activities. Add, remove or reorder cities.
This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Tel Aviv and out of Cairo
Hotel for 2 nights in Tel Aviv
Private Transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Hotel for 2 nights in Jerusalem
Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tiberias
Hotel for 2 nights in Tiberias
Private Transfer from Tiberias to Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv)
Flight Tel Aviv - Athens
Hotel for 2 nights in Athens
Flight Athens - Cairo
Hotel for 2 nights in Cairo
Breakfast included (if stated in hotel info)
Ramadan*: Month of spirituality and purification. Estimated dates for Ramadan for upcoming years: 2019: May 6 to June 3 2020: April 24 to May 23 *Abstinence from eating, drinking, and smoking. Food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
The interesting ancient city of Tel Aviv is the cultural and economic center of Israel and the first modern Jewish city in the country. Tel Aviv is filled with more museums per capita than any other city in the world, featuring UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, the highest concentration of Bauhaus International Style buildings in the world and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Visitors can relax on the beautiful beaches and swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Dine on delicious local cuisine and seafood in the waterfront restaurants, walk or cycle along the promenade and visit all the of the unique areas that the city has to offer.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
White City, Neve Tezdek, Jaffa, Tayelet, Gordon-Frishman Beach, Carmel Market, Migdal Afek, Yarkon Park, Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Port and so much more!
2 nights in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a simply breathtaking city with some of the most iconic buildings and religious sites in the entire world. The Dome on the Rock and Temple Mount dominate the skyline and the ancient walls and alleyways of the Old city are filled with a rich past. The famous `Shuk` at Mahane Yehuda Market is bursting with a special ambiance, and the ancient neighborhoods are lined with open-air cafes and coffee shops, boutiques and fine dining. There is plenty to see and do in this spectacular city and there is a piece of history around every corner, waiting to be discovered.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Old City, Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, City of David, Tower of David, Mount of Olives, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem, Damascus Gate and so much more!
2 nights in Tiberias
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2 nights in Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It`s the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won`t disappoint.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian`s Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
2 nights in Cairo
The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
Egypt has been known as the cradle of civilization for centuries and also a cradle for inspiration; the source of many people`s discoveries and experiences. Discover the eternal Egypt of the Pharaohs and Great Pyramids, the last remaining wonders in the world, from the banks of the world`s second longest river, the Nile. The traces of this 5000 years civilization border the river valley for more than a thousand kilometers. Alexandria and its legendary port shines as the `Pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean` with its oriental flair and deep historical, cultural and archaeological heritage, and along all the North Coast with its stunning beaches.
Greece
Greece is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
Israel
Israel is located in the Middle East, along the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. It lies at the junction of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa.
Although small in size, Israel encompasses the varied topographical features of an entire continent, ranging from forested highlands and fertile green valleys to mountainous deserts, and from the coastal plain to the semitropical Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Approximately half of the country's land area is semi-arid.
The interesting ancient city of Tel Aviv is the cultural and economic center of Israel and the first modern Jewish city in the country. Tel Aviv is filled with more museums per capita than any other city in the world, featuring UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, the highest concentration of Bauhaus International Style buildings in the world and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Visitors can relax on the beautiful beaches and swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Dine on delicious local cuisine and seafood in the waterfront restaurants, walk or cycle along the promenade and visit all the of the unique areas that the city has to offer.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
White City, Neve Tezdek, Jaffa, Tayelet, Gordon-Frishman Beach, Carmel Market, Migdal Afek, Yarkon Park, Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Port and so much more!
Jerusalem is a simply breathtaking city with some of the most iconic buildings and religious sites in the entire world. The Dome on the Rock and Temple Mount dominate the skyline and the ancient walls and alleyways of the Old city are filled with a rich past. The famous `Shuk` at Mahane Yehuda Market is bursting with a special ambiance, and the ancient neighborhoods are lined with open-air cafes and coffee shops, boutiques and fine dining. There is plenty to see and do in this spectacular city and there is a piece of history around every corner, waiting to be discovered.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Old City, Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, City of David, Tower of David, Mount of Olives, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem, Damascus Gate and so much more!
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It`s the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won`t disappoint.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian`s Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
Cairo
The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
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