Epic Egypt, Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories

Epic Egypt, Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories

The Middle East is living, breathing proof the old saying is true: you don’t know until you go. Egypt, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories – visit the holy land trifecta and have experiences you’ll never forget. This trip has all the icons plus tonnes of surprises perfect for the Intrepid traveller. The pyramids and original botched surgery queen (the Sphinx) in Egypt and doing your best astronaut impression in the Dead Sea are awesome, sure, but have you tried your leaders favourite falafel cart in Jerusalem?! 

Activities

• Cairo – Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
• Aswan – Kayaking
• Aswan – Orientation walk & bazaar visit
• Nile – Felucca overnight sailing trip
• Nile – Dinner and Music Felucca
• Luxor – Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
• Cairo – Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
• Amman -Guided Walking Tour
• Wadi Rum – Bedouin Desert Camp
• Wadi Rum – 4WD jeep safari
• Wadi Rum – Guided hike
• Petra – leader-led tour of Petra
• Madaba – St Georges Church
• Jerusalem – Machane Yehuda Market & Bite Card
• Jerusalem – Walk on the Ramparts of the Old City
• Jerusalem – Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
• Jerusalem – Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Dead Sea – Visit and float
• Masada – Entrance & Cable Car one-way
• Ein Gedi National Park – Hike
• Jaffa – Town Visit
• Jerusalem – Mount of Olives
• Bethlehem – Separation Barrier Graffiti Tour
• Bethlehem – Church of the Nativity & Shepherds’ Field

Highlights

• The Pyramids might be hyped, but when you see them you’ll soon be saying oh mummy, I see the point (sorry).
• Set sail on a felucca cruise along the Nile. Back in the day, these wooden boats had zero facilities, but our new pimped-out boat has western-style toilets on board.
• Our guides are local and know all the best secret and hidden places to check out after a day of sightseeing
• Only Petra’s Treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the Holy Grail (well, according to Indiana Jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder.
• Kick back in your own central hostel in Jerusalem, complete with movie room and rooftop .
• Sample tasty local eats at the very cool Machane Yehuda Market where you can use your your bite card at any of the vendors.
• Graffiti has filled the walls in Bethlehem by many artists over the years, including British Artist Banksy. Check it out on a walking tour with your leader.
• Discover for yourself the town that everyone knows from the Christmas carols – Bethlehem – and find out about daily life in the epic city of Jerusalem as you chat with locals on the way to the Western Wall.
• Float in the Salty waters of the Dead Sea.
• Hike the iconic Masada Snake Path for some epic views across the Dead Sea and Jordan.