THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS TOUR
Private Egypt, Jordan, and Israel Tour Package. The Archaeological Wonders Tour is a fabulous, boundary-busting adventure through the treasures of the ancient world.
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The Archaeological Wonders Tour
The perfect bucket-list experience for parties of 2 – 8. Explore the ancient worlds of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel over 20 days/19 nights in the finest luxury accommodations. This private tour is ideal for couples and small groups.
The perfect bucket-list experience for parties of 2 – 8. Explore the ancient worlds of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel over 20 days/19 nights in the finest luxury accommodations. This private tour is ideal for couples and small groups.
Overview
The Archaeological Wonders Tour
This amazing excursion will take you through the region’s most incredible ancient sites. See the Great Pyramids and the magnificent ruins along the Nile River in Egypt; Visit the ancient Rose Red City of Petra and beyond in Jordan, and tour Israel’s incredible historical sites from Jerusalem to the Galilee and more.
Your journey spans thousands of years of culture, history, art, and religion. For anyone interested in archaeology, this is the ultimate expedition through the world’s most iconic historical treasures. Experience the wonders of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel on a highly curated adventure with your own dedicated private tour guide companions in each country.
This tour package is available throughout the calendar year except for select blackout dates. You can book this package at one of three different levels: Deluxe, Luxury, and Luxury Exclusive.
Itinerary
The Archaeological Wonders Tour
Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo
VIP arrival assistance
Transfer to your hotel
Relax at the hotel
Evening on your ownOvernight: Cairo
Day 2 – Giza & Old Cairo
Egyptian Museum
The Pyramids of Giza
The Mighty Sphinx
Khan el-Khalili SouqOvernight: Cairo
Day 3 – Nile Cruise / Aswan
Flight to Aswan
Philae Temple
The Unfinished Obelisk
Nubian ExpeditionOvernight: Nile Cruise
Day 4 – Nile Cruise / EDFU
Temple of Kom Ombo
Crocodile Museum
Temple of Edfu
Sunset Felucca RideOvernight: Nile Cruise
Day 5 – Nile Cruise / Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Luxor Temple at Sunset
Evening entertainmentOvernight: Nile Cruise
Day 6 – Karnak / Cairo
Karnak Temple
Flight to Cairo
Explore on your own
Evening at leisureOvernight: Cairo
Day 7 – Old Cairo
Old Islamic Cairo
Old Cairo Churches
Nat’l Museum of Egyptian Civ.Overnight: Cairo
Day 8 – Depart for Jordan
Morning flight to Amman
Ajloun Castle
JerashOvernight: Amman
Day 9 – Amman / Dead Sea
Ancient Amman
Madaba
Mt. Nebo
Bethany Beyond JordanOvernight: Dead Sea
Day 10 – Dead Sea / Petra
Dead Sea
Lowest Place Museum
Lot’s Cave
Shoubak CastleOvernight: Petra
Day 11 – Petra / Wadi Rum
Petra Archaeology Park
The Siq, The Treasury, The Street of Facades, The Monastery
Desert StargazingOvernight: Wadi Rum
Day 12 – Wadi Rum / Aqaba
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour
Continue to Aqaba
Leisure Time and Waterfront Activities at the Red Sea ResortOvernight: Aqaba
Day 13 – Jerusalem Old City
Depart for Israel
Arrive in Jerusalem
Full-Day Walking Tour of the Old City of JerusalemOvernight: Jerusalem
Day 14 – Judean Desert
Masada Fortress
Ein Gedi Antiquities Park
Qumran National Park
Return to JerusalemOvernight: Jerusalem
Day 15 – Jerusalem
Tour City of David w/ Lead Archaeologist
Davidson Center
Israel Museum
Dead Sea ScrollsOvernight: Jerusalem
Day 16 – North to Galilee
Tel Gezer
Tel Megiddo
Beit She’an
Kochav HaYardenOvernight: North
Day 17 – Galilee
Tel Hazor
Magdala
Capernaum, Tabgha
Galilee Boat RideOvernight: North
Day 18 – Coastal Plain
Beit She’arim
Old Akko (Acre)
Caesarea National Park
Continue to Tel AvivOvernight: Tel Aviv
Day 19 – Shfela / Tel Aviv
Beit Guvrin / Maresha
Ancient Port of Jaffa
MUSA Eretz Israel MuseumOvernight: Tel Aviv
Day 20 – Departure day
Day at Leisure
Transfer to Airport
VIP Departure AssistanceEnjoy your flight home!
Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo
VIP arrival assistance
Transfer to your hotel
Relax at the hotel
Evening on your own
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 – Giza & Old Cairo
Egyptian Museum
The Pyramids of Giza
The Mighty Sphinx
Khan el-Khalili Souq
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3 – Nile Cruise / Aswan
Flight to Aswan
Philae Temple
The Unfinished Obelisk
Nubian Expedition
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 4 – Nile Cruise / EDFU
Temple of Kom Ombo
Crocodile Museum
Temple of Edfu
Sunset Felucca Ride
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 5 – Nile Cruise / Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Luxor Temple at Sunset
Evening entertainment
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 6 – Karnak / Cairo
Karnak Temple
Flight to Cairo
Explore on your own
Evening at leisure
Overnight: Cairo
Day 7 – Old Cairo
Old Islamic Cairo
Old Cairo Churches
Nat’l Museum of Egyptian Civ.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 8 – Depart for Jordan
Morning flight to Amman
Ajloun Castle
Jerash
Overnight: Amman
Day 9 – Amman / Dead Sea
Ancient Amman
Madaba
Mt. Nebo
Bethany Beyond Jordan
Overnight: Dead Sea
Day 10 – Dead Sea / Petra
Dead Sea
Lowest Place Museum
Lot’s Cave
Shoubak Castle
Overnight: Petra
Day 11 – Petra / Wadi Rum
Petra Archaeology Park
The Siq, The Treasury, The Street of Facades, The Monastery
Desert Stargazing
Overnight: Wadi Rum
Day 12 – Wadi Rum / Aqaba
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour
Continue to Aqaba
Leisure Time and Waterfront Activities at the Red Sea Resort
Overnight: Aqaba
Day 13 – Jerusalem Old City
Depart for Israel
Arrive in Jerusalem
Full-Day Walking Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 14 – Judean Desert
Masada Fortress
Ein Gedi Antiquities Park
Qumran National Park
Return to Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 15 – Jerusalem
Tour City of David w/ Lead Archaeologist
Davidson Center
Israel Museum
Dead Sea Scrolls
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 16 – North to Galilee
Tel Gezer
Tel Megiddo
Beit She’an
Kochav HaYarden
Overnight: North
Day 17 – Galilee
Tel Hazor
Magdala
Capernaum, Tabgha
Galilee Boat Ride
Overnight: North
Day 18 – Coastal Plain
Beit She’arim
Old Akko (Acre)
Caesarea National Park
Continue to Tel Aviv
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 19 – Shfela / Tel Aviv
Beit Guvrin / Maresha
Ancient Port of Jaffa
MUSA Eretz Israel Museum
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 20 – Departure day
Day at Leisure
Transfer to Airport
VIP Departure Assistance
Enjoy your flight home!
Upgrades
Finishing touches and half-day extras to make your tour singularly yours
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Room upgrades
Crank up the luxury by upgrading from a deluxe-level room to a premium-level room or a suite for your whole trip.
Premium starting from $1,560 per room
Suite starting from $4,960 per room -
Helicopter tour
Enjoy a stunning aerial tour on your leisure day.
Cost: $2,900 / 4 people
Extensions
You’re coming all this way, why not cross another destination off your bucket list?
All extensions offer comprehensive private touring packages in high-end luxury accommodations.
Private 7 day / 6 night tour in luxury accommodations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tour highlights include: Old and New Dubai, including a visit to the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa; incredible Desert Safari and traditional hospitality, and much more!
2024 prices coming soon
Private 5 day / 4 night tour in luxury accommodations in the economic heart of the UAE. Tour highlights include: modern and classical Dubai, desert hospitality, a day trip to Abu Dhabi, and plenty of down-time and shopping opportunities for all.
2024 prices coming soon
Formalities
The Archaeological Wonders Tour: package details
Package inclusions:
• Expertly crafted private itinerary that’s perfect for your party of 2-8 guests.
• VIP airport assistance and private transportation for each arrival and departure on the itinerary.
• Nineteen nights’ accommodation in luxury hotels (available at three levels).
• Luxury touring vehicles with English-speaking drivers; all entrance and activities fees (per itinerary).
• Expert services of a private, English-speaking tour guide in each country.
• Full backing of Dekel Tours and 24/7 support to ensure smooth running of the trip and real-time response to any unforeseen disturbances.
Package exclusions:
• Airfare between point of origin and tour destination (to Cairo and from Tel Aviv).
• Comprehensive travel insurance (strongly recommended).
• Meals listed as on your own in the itinerary.
• Activities not listed in the itinerary.
• All gratuities and other out-of-pocket and personal expenses.
Help with insurance and flights
We strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance (with coverage for COVID-19) in the event that you need to cancel your trip unexpectedly. We suggest arranging insurance through an agent in your home country; in the event that you need to file a claim, it is far easier to do so locally.
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To inquire about flights for your travel package, we recommend that you contact Karen Berger at Preferred Naples Travel, located in Florida. Just be sure to let her know you are traveling with Dekel Tours.
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- All of our packages are private and designed for 2-8 guests
- Travel with friends or during off-peak travel seasons for incredible savings
- Each package is offered at three different levels: Deluxe, Luxury, and Luxury Exclusive
- Add one (or more) of our boundary-busting trip extensions to Egypt, Jordan, or the UAE
- Packages are available throughout the year; some black-out dates apply
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