Compare Jordan & Jerusalem tour by Audley Travel vs The Grand Epic of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel by Odynovo

Day 1: Amman

Accommodation options: La Locanda, The Amman Marriott, The Four Seasons & The Grand Hyatt

Upon arrival into Amman you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.

Day 2: Amman

Accommodation options: La Locanda, The Amman Marriott, The Four Seasons & The Grand Hyatt

Have a morning at leisure to recover after your late arrival. In the afternoon you drive up north to explore the Roman ruins of Jerash with a local guide. If you have some free time this afternoon, explore Amman under your own steam.

Day 3: Petra

Accommodation options: Petra Guest House, Mövenpick Resort Petra & The Petra Marriott

An early start this morning as it's around a five to six hours drive down the 5,000 years old King's Highway to Petra. En-route you will stop to see Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Dead Sea; the Christian mosaics of Madaba; and the crusader castle of Kerak. In Petra you will stay for three nights at your hotel.

Day 4: Petra

Accommodation options: Petra Guest House, Mövenpick Resort Petra & The Petra Marriott

Today you will enjoy a full day guided tour of Petra. Your private guide will be with you for around two to three hours, after which you have some time to explore further on your own. Although it is probably the highlight of your holiday, bring your walking shoes and be prepared for an inspiring but energetic day!

Day 5: Petra

Accommodation options: Petra Guest House, Mövenpick Resort Petra & The Petra Marriott

One day is never enough to fully take in the wonders of Petra, so you have an extra day to explore under your own steam.

Day 6: The Dead Sea

Accommodation options: The Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort, Holiday Inn Dead Sea, Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea & The Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa

After breakfast you'll be collected from the hotel for the transfer to the Dead Sea. On the way you will enjoy a guided tour of the vast, stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum. For your time at the Dead Sea you'll stay for two nights of rest and relaxation.

Day 7: The Dead Sea

Accommodation options: The Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort, Holiday Inn Dead Sea, Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea & The Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa

Swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience, just watch out for the salt!

Day 8: Jerusalem

Accommodation options: Arthur Hotel, The American Colony Hotel, Bezalel & Mamilla Hotel

This morning you will head off to Israel, crossing the border at Allenby Bridge. En route, to Jerusalem, visit the UNESCO site of Masada.

Day 9: Jerusalem

Accommodation options: Arthur Hotel, The American Colony Hotel, Bezalel & Mamilla Hotel

Today you will explore Bethlehem and the highlights of Jerusalem's Old City with your private guide.

Day 10: Jerusalem

Accommodation options: Arthur Hotel, The American Colony Hotel, Bezalel & Mamilla Hotel

A day at leisure to continue exploring.

Day 11: Return home

You have this morning and lunchtime at leisure to relax, explore or do some last minute shopping before heading off to Tel Aviv Airport.

Day 1: Arrival - Cairo

Overnight: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt, once the mighty land of pharaohs!

Upon touchdown, you will be met by our airport representative and then transferred to your hotel with a private vehicle. Check-in and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Begin your exploration from Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital of the Old Kingdom, which is now an open-air museum sheltering the 10-meter-long statue of Rameses II. Your next stop, the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara Necropoleis, is widely regarded as the oldest pyramid in the world. Finally, visit the most iconic pyramids complex at Giza and the Great Sphinx.

Day 3: Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Step into the Egyptian Museum for a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian history from

the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. Later, proceed to the medieval Citadel of Saladin in Old Cairo. The inside Mohammed Ali Mosque, which dominates the eastern skyline of Cairo, is the symbol of the citadel. Afterward, spend some time browsing and shopping in the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to the hotel.

Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Take a morning flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, go straight to your Nile cruise ship to check in. Your shore excursion in Aswan includes the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Late in the afternoon, take the chance to sail on the Nile with a traditional Egyptian Felucca and explore the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island.

Day 5: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Cruise on, and when the ship arrives in Kom Ombo, go ashore to see the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other to Sobek. Return to the ship and continue your journey to Edfu for the Temple of Horus. Also known as the Temple of Edfu, it is the second-largest temple in Egypt after Karnak Temple.

Day 6: Nile River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On Board

Once the ship arrives in Luxor in the morning, disembark to explore the west bank of Luxor. Step into three tombs of the ancient Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings to learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs and burial practices. Following it is the renovated Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive terraced sandstone complex built into mountain cliffs. During the tour, you can also take pictures with the massive Colossi of Memnon, who guard the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III for thousands of years.

Day 7: Luxor - Cairo

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Disembark the cruise and continue to explore the east bank of Luxor. You will find two of Egypt's most important sites, the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. They were linked by a 3-kilometer-long avenue of Sphinxes, part of which is still visible today. You will gain more about Egyptian history through the massive columns with intricate carvings, great statues of quite impressive sizes, obelisks, and so on.

After the tour, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

Day 8: Cairo - Amman - Jerash - Amman

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Amman

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, the beating heart of Jordan. On arrival, our representative will welcome you and introduce you to your English-speaking

chauffeur for a private tour of the Roman ruins of Jerash. With a knowledgeable local guide, you will visit the spectacular forum, street, temple, and theater in this ancient Roman city. Afterward, return to Amman for quick sightseeing in the capital city with your chauffeur to see the citadel on its highest hill, the Roman theater, and the Archeological & Folklore Museums.

Day 9: Amman - Petra

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Petra

Leave Amman behind and move forward to Petra hidden in a basin surrounded by mountains in southern Jordan. There are three stops on the way, with the first at Mt. Nebo for a view of the Promised Land and the beautiful mosaics in the Moses Memorial Church. The next will be at the Greek Orthodox St. George's Church in Madaba to marvel at the mosaic map that depicts the holy land – Palestine of the 6th century. The last will be at a Jordanian handicraft shop for you to understand how to create exquisite mosaic artworks with Byzantine influence.

Day 10: Petra - Dead Sea

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Dead Sea

Take your time to explore Petra. In the first two hours, with a professional tour guide, you will click off the must-sees in the lost city and learn about the history and exotic life of ancient Nabataean, a branch of nomadic Arabs who built Petra into a prosperous trading hub in its time. Afterward, have some free time to discover more in the rosy city at your pace.

In the afternoon, turn north to the northeast shore of the Dead Sea for a relaxing night.

Day 11: Dead Sea - Allenby Bridge - Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

Have a leisurely morning to enjoy the legendary Dead Sea. Later, take the private transfer to Allenby Bridge Border. There, you need to take a shuttle bus or an authorized vehicle traveling about 5km to Israel to meet your Israeli driver at the parking lot in front of the exit of Israel Terminal for the private transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Day 12: Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

Get known of Jerusalem with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives, the location of biblical events. At the foot of it, you will visit the Church of All Nations and the adjacent Garden of Gethsemane. Then, enter the Old City from the Lion's Gate, the start of Jesus' last walk from prison to crucifixion. Walking along the Via Dolorosa, you will arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Winding the way through the alleys in the holy city, you will reach the Wailing Wall and then Mount Zion to see the Cenacle – the site of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb.

Day 13: Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Jerusalem

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

About 10km south of Jerusalem, Bethlehem is said to be the birthplace of Jesus. Spend the morning exploring this Palestinian city, including the Church of the Nativity with a silver star marking the place where Jesus was born, the Manger Square connecting several streets related to Jesus, and the Shepherds Field where angels first announced the birth of Jesus.

In the afternoon, return to explore the New City of Jerusalem. Discover the model of the holy city in the time of the Second Temple and the Dead Sea Scrolls at Israel Museum, mourn for the prey at the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem, and glance at local's life at the Machane Yehuda Market.

Day 14: Jerusalem - Tel Aviv - Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Leisure time until being picked up by your private driver and transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your homebound flight. Say goodbye to Israel!