Egypt and Israel, 15 days

**Day 1 | Sunday | CAIRO**

Arrival at Cairo Airport. Assistance at the airport by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.

**Day 2 | Monday | CAIRO**

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Three Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Eternal Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre (does not include entry inside the Pyramids). Free afternoon, optional visit to the Necropolis of Saqqara and the city of Memphis, the capital of the ancient empire. In the evening, optional visit to the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. Accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.

**Day 3 | Tuesday | CAIRO**

Breakfast. Free day. Optional full-day visit to the city of Cairo, including the Pharaonic Art Museum, the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Quarter, and Khan El-Khalili Market. In the evening, optional dinner with Folklore Show on a floating boat on the Nile River. Accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.

**Day 4 | Wednesday | CAIRO – ASWAN**

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport and domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival and transfer to the ship. Departure for a visit to the Temple of Philae and the Aswan Dam. In the afternoon, a felucca ride on the Nile (typical Egyptian sailboats) to admire and enjoy a panoramic view of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden. Accommodation on board. Lunch and dinner included.

**Day 5 | Thursday | ASWAN – KOM OMBO – EDFU**

Breakfast. Optional excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation to Kom Ombo. Arrival and visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only one dedicated to two deities: the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Navigation to Edfu. Night on board. Accommodation on board. Lunch and dinner included.

**Day 6 | Friday | EDFU – ESNA – LUXOR**

Breakfast. Arrival in Edfu and visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation to Esna. Passing through the Esna Lock and continuing the journey to Luxor. Accommodation on board. Lunch and dinner included.

**Day 7 | Saturday | LUXOR – CAIRO**

Breakfast and disembarkation. In the morning, visit the western part of Luxor, the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit the eastern part of Luxor, the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Transfer to Luxor International Airport and domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.

**Day 8 | Sunday | CAIRO – TEL AVIV – JERUSALEM**

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight (not included) to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival at Tel Aviv Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the chosen hotel in Jerusalem. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

**Day 9 | Monday | JERUSALEM OLD CITY (OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR OF SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW AT TOWER OF DAVID)**

After breakfast, meet with the guide and depart for the Mount of Olives to enjoy a magnificent view of the city. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Proceed to the Old City, ascend to the Temple Mount (if possible), and visit the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the site of Jesus' crucifixion and the Holy Sepulcher. Visit Mount Zion, where the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (place of the Last Supper), and the Dormition Abbey are located. Continue to the modern part of the city to visit the Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem's most famous market, where you can experience a variety of Israeli cuisine. The main charm of the market, in addition to its products, is the interculturality that is breathed in its bustling stalls. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included. Optional Night Tour: Sound and Light Show at the Tower of David. Four thousand years of Jerusalem's history are reflected in a fascinating audiovisual spectacle, illuminated by stunning virtual reality images projected on the walls of the Tower of David complex. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

**Day 10 | Tuesday | JERUSALEM MODERN CITY (OPTIONAL BETHLEHEM)**

After breakfast, meet with the guide and depart for the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and where the Model of Jerusalem from the time of Jesus is located. Panoramic view of the Israeli Parliament. Continue to the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem, where you will visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and Museum. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included. Optional Bethlehem – Visit to Bethlehem with lunch (included), visiting the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger, and the 14-pointed Star (place of Jesus' birth). Return to Jerusalem. Note: We recommend booking the Optional Bethlehem Tour a week before the start of the program. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

**Day 11 | Wednesday | JERUSALEM – GALILEE – HAIFA**

After breakfast, meet with the guide and depart for the Sea of Galilee. We pass along the Oasis of Jericho, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea. Arrive at Yardenit, a traditional baptism site on the Jordan River, then take an exciting boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue towards the Mount of Beatitudes, the scene of the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and Capernaum, where the Ancient Synagogue and the House of St. Peter are located. Travel along the shores of the Sea of Galilee towards Haifa. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.

**Day 12 | Thursday | HAIFA – AKKO – NAZARETH – HAIFA**

After breakfast, meet with the guide and depart to Acre to visit the ancient Crusader Fortress. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Joseph's Carpentry. Head to a winery in the Galilee region for a wine tasting, known for producing the best wines in Israel. Return to Haifa. Continue to Mount Carmel, where you will have a view of the Baha'i Temple and its Persian Gardens, as well as a panoramic view of the city and the port. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.

**Day 13 | Friday | HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV**

After breakfast, meet with the guide and travel along the Mediterranean coast to reach Caesarea Maritima, the ancient Roman

 capital, where you will visit its Theater, the Crusader City, and the Roman Aqueduct. Arrive in Tel Aviv. Panoramic bus tour along Rothschild Street and the picturesque Neve Tzedek neighborhood, where you will visit the HaCarmel Market (Shuk), offering a variety of colors, aromas, and flavors of authentic and charming places to buy all kinds of food. Head to Jaffa, one of the oldest ports in the world. Enjoy free time at the Flea Market and its many galleries of art, crafts, and jewelry. Alternatively, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included.

**Day 14 | Saturday | TEL AVIV (OPTIONAL MASADA AND DEAD SEA)**

After breakfast, a free day. Possibility to take the Optional Masada and Dead Sea tour. Meet with the guide (in Spanish) and depart to the Dead Sea region, the lowest place on earth – cable car ascent to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews in the fight against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod's Palace, and the Ancient Synagogue. Panoramic view of the Roman Camp and the Dead Sea. If the weather permits, there will be free time to enjoy a swim in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea. Return to Tel Aviv. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included. Note: The Optional Masada and Dead Sea tour must be booked a week before the start of the program.

Day 15 | Sunday | TEL AVIV

After breakfast, at the scheduled time, transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.