Highlights of Israel & Egypt - Private Middle East Tours
(16 days)
Tour Operator
Artisans of Leisure
Jerusalem, IsraeltoTel Aviv, Israel
Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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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
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.
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