Search
Tour

Highlights of Israel & Egypt - Private Middle East Tours (16 days)

Tour Operator
Artisans of Leisure

Jerusalem, Israel to Tel Aviv, Israel

Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
Virtuoso Benefits
For availability and pricing:

HIGHLIGHTS OF ISRAEL & EGYPT: Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise, Tel Aviv

An exclusive private tour of Israel and Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the highlights of Israel and Egypt in a limited amount of time. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country’s top private Egyptologist guides (including on the luxury Nile River cruise) and have their own private drivers in each location.

Itinerary

Day 1
Jerusalem, Israel

Hotel: King David Jerusalem
Meals: None

HIGHLIGHTS OF ISRAEL & EGYPT: Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise, Tel Aviv

An exclusive private tour of Israel and Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.

VIP airport assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to luxury hotel in Jerusalem.

Accommodation in Jerusalem at ultra-luxury hotel: King David Jerusalem or Waldorf-Astoria Jerusalem

Day 2
Jerusalem, Israel

Hotel: King David Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private tour of Jerusalem with expert driver-guide

Walking tour of the Old City, religious, cultural and historic highlights, food markets

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: a private market tour and Israeli cooking lesson, a meeting with a geo-political expert, special bar or bat mitzvah activities, participate in an archaeological dig

Day 3
Jerusalem, Israel

Hotel: King David Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private tour of Jerusalem with expert driver-guide

Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Mount of Olives

Day 4
Jerusalem, Israel

Hotel: King David Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Masada, Qumran and the Dead Sea

Optional hike opt for a hike in the Ein Gedi oasis or visit Qumran

Day 5
Cairo, Egypt

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer for flight to Cairo, Egypt (flight not included)

Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo, Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Four Seasons First Residence

Day 6
Cairo, Egypt

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private city touring with guide and driver, including excursion to Pyramids of Giza

Culture, history, architecture, cuisine, art and insider access

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: access to the interior of Pyramids, camel ride, evening sound and light show at the Pyramids

Day 7
Aswan, Egypt

Hotel: Oberoi Philae
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning airport transfer for flight to Aswan.

Half-day private tour of temples and sights in and around Aswan, sunset felucca ride on the Nile

Abu Simbel, UNESCO

Accommodation on board luxury Nile cruise ship

Day 8
Edfu, Egypt

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning private touring of High Dam, Temple of Philae and other sights around Aswan.

Sail to Kom Ombo for private afternoon touring of Temple of Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu for overnight

Private shore excursions with Egyptologist guide throughout cruise

Accommodation on board luxury Nile cruise ship

Day 9
Luxor, Egypt

Hotel: Oberoi Philae
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning private tour of Temple of Horus

Sail through Esna Lock to Luxor overnight

Accommodation on board luxury Nile cruise ship

Day 10
Luxor, Egypt

Hotel: Oberoi Philae
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Private touring of Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari, Luxor and Karnak templeUpon request: special access to monuments outside opening hours

Day 11
Cairo, Egypt

Hotel: The St. Regis Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo.

Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights

Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo or Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza

Day 12
Cairo, Egypt

Hotel: The St. Regis Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private city tour

Shopping, souks, culture, history, architecture, cuisine

Day 13
Tel Aviv, Israel

Hotel: The Norman Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to airport (flight to Israel not included).

VIP airport assistance and private transfer to Tel Aviv

Accommodation in Tel Aviv at ultra-luxury hotel: The Norman Tel Aviv, The Jaffa or Ritz-Carlton Herzliya

Day 14
Tel Aviv, Israel

Hotel: The Norman Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private tour of Tel Aviv with expert driver-guide

Bauhaus architecture, interesting neighborhoods, markets, galleries, boutiques, museums, shopping

Day 15
Tel Aviv, Israel

Hotel: The Norman Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast

Morning private excursion: ancient ruins at Megiddo and Caesarea, Haifa and the Baha'i Gardens, ancient city of Akko, Nazareth or the Ayalon Institute

Afternoon at leisure

Day 16
Tel Aviv, Israel

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer

VIP departure assistance

Virtuoso Benefits

Artisans of Leisure is an exclusive tour supplier for Virtuoso. All tours depart daily and are private, highly personalized and luxurious. Virtuoso travelers receive amenities and VIP treatment on all Artisans of Leisure tours.

Product Terms & Conditions

Please click the link below to review our booking terms and conditions:

http://www.artisansofleisure.com/tour/booking.html



The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-50. California CST# 2069091; TA# 808 - Registered Iowa Travel Agency; Washington UBI # 601 554 183. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.