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Premium Middle East (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Embark on a 22-day Premium adventure through the Middle East, from the heartland of ancient Egypt down the iconic Nile River, to the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, both sides of the Dead Sea and the centre of the Christian world in Jerusalem. Take in the ...

Duration
22 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
02-May-2025
Starting at
USD 10,870.00
Price per day
USD 494.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Premium Middle East
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Naturetour category: Cooking

Summary

Embark on a 22-day Premium adventure through the Middle East, from the heartland of ancient Egypt down the iconic Nile River, to the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, both sides of the Dead Sea and the centre of the Christian world in Jerusalem. Take in the temples of Philae, sail on a Nile riverboat and break bread with local families and communities. Discover lost kingdoms in Jordan, camp under the desert stars in traditional Bedouin accommodation and marvel at some of the world’s most impressive sites in Jerusalem. Uncover the swathes of history alive in this region, joined by expert local guides and a small group of likeminded adventurers.

Map: Premium Middle East (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Cairo
Day 2
Cairo
Day 3
Aswan
Day 4
Aswan-Nile Cruise
Day 5
Nile Cruise-Edfu
Day 6
Nile Cruise-Luxor
Day 7
Luxor
Day 8
Cairo
Day 9
Amman
Day 10
Amman
Day 11
Dead Sea
Day 12
Petra
Day 13
Petra
Day 14
Wadi Rum
Day 15
Amman
Day 16
Jerusalem
Day 17
Jerusalem
Day 18
Jerusalem
Day 19
Jericho
Day 20
Haifa
Day 21
Tel Aviv
Day 22
Tel Aviv

Countries (3): Egypt, Israel, Jordan

Travel Cities (18): Abu Simbel, Amman, Aswan, Bethlehem, Cairo, Dead Sea, Esna, Gizeh, Haifa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Luxor, Mount Nebo, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • A day at the incredible Pyramids of Giza is only the beginning. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerusalem’s historical religious sites and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
  • Experience the best of each country with Feature Stay accommodation – three unforgettable evenings on a Nile riverboat, isolated elegance at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum and old school charm in Haifa in a historic hotel. 
  • Embrace local life as you travel with passionate local leaders, make a meal at a refugee camp, spend an evening with a Bedouin community, learn about Nubian life on an island in the Nile and dine with locals. .
  • Lift the lid on local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a hummus tasting and falafel lunch in Jerusalem, a zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp, a meal in a family’s home in Cairo and sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca.
  • The unearthing of Tutankhamun’s tomb is one of the world’s greatest discovery’s – at the Valley of the Kings you’ll have the chance to enter three tombs of your choice, followed by a visit to the resting place of the famous young Pharaoh.

Travel Package

 

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Cairo

Arrow Going To

Tel Aviv

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