Archaeological Wonders Tour

Fully private tour

Luxury accommodations

Hassle-free planning

Travel when you want

Lots of options and extras

Three amazing destinations

Private Tour Package series:
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.

Pace: Comfortable

Activity level: Moderate (walking)

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.

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Itinerary

The Archaeological Wonders Tour

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!

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

Seated Buddha statue at ancient brick temple

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!

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Upgrades

Finishing touches and half-day extras to make your tour singularly yours

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

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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.

Enjoy the Emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi & More!

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

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Dazzling Dubai – Mini-UAE: Dubai Getaway

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

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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.

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Inquiry

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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
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Packages are available throughout the year; some black-out dates apply

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				The Trip of a Lifetime – Perfectly Planned by Dekel Tours! We just returned from an unforgettable family trip to Israel, thanks to the incredible team at Dekel Tours—especially our travel planner, David Gross. From the very beginning, David was thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly patient (we made at least 10 revisions to our itinerary, and he encouraged each one!). He truly listened to what we wanted and delivered a trip that exceeded all expectations.Every detail David promised came through seamlessly—from airport transfers to hotel accommodations to special touches throughout. He was always just a phone call away, no matter the hour, to answer even the smallest question.We were a multigenerational group of seven—Mom, Dad, four kids ages 11 to 18, and Bubby in her 70s—and David picked the perfect guide for us. Shuki Cohen was an absolute gem: knowledgeable, warm, funny, and able to engage every member of our family. Our kids connected with him instantly, and even Bubby felt completely taken care of.Dekel Tours gave us more than just a vacation—they gave us an experience full of memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re thinking about going to Israel, stop thinking and call Dekel. You’ll be in the best hands.
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				THE BEST private tour guide to Israel!! Dekel Tours did an outstanding job putting together a family tour of Israel. They were extremely focused on reflecting and delivering exactly what we wanted to experience, as well as letting us know about opportunities of which we might not have been aware. Our tour guide Rotem was knowledgeable, attentive, pleasant and completely on top of her game, as was our company contact, David. When we wanted to buy particular items, Rotem knew exactly where to bring us or found out where to take us if she didn't. Anytime we had a concern, David was reachable and ready with a perfect solution. We were a "high maintenance" family but nothing we requested was considered too difficult or too much or too anything. There were no "surprise" charges and the service was simply beyond reproach. They respected cost consciousness when it was wanted and were knowledgeable about splurging when that was wanted. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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				Outstanding Tour Company Dekel was outstanding in every aspect, from the escort not after baggage claim but right after I exited the plane, to the immediate drive to the hotel, to the informative & enthusiastic guide (Avi) who accompanied us everywhere, to the proficient driver (Hezi), in short, first class personnel, itinerary, accommodations & meals. Easy to recommend if one's looking for crème de la crème treatment. Don't miss Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Ceasarea, Ayalon Institute, Yvel Design Center, Jerusalem & the Dead Sea. Anita for ice cream. Alexander Bakery for sweets. David Kempinski for hotel in Tel Aviv.
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7/30/2025
				The Trip of a Lifetime – Perfectly Planned by Dekel Tours! We just returned from an unforgettable family trip to Israel, thanks to the incredible team at Dekel Tours—especially our travel planner, David Gross. From the very beginning, David was thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly patient (we made at least 10 revisions to our itinerary, and he encouraged each one!). He truly listened to what we wanted and delivered a trip that exceeded all expectations.Every detail David promised came through seamlessly—from airport transfers to hotel accommodations to special touches throughout. He was always just a phone call away, no matter the hour, to answer even the smallest question.We were a multigenerational group of seven—Mom, Dad, four kids ages 11 to 18, and Bubby in her 70s—and David picked the perfect guide for us. Shuki Cohen was an absolute gem: knowledgeable, warm, funny, and able to engage every member of our family. Our kids connected with him instantly, and even Bubby felt completely taken care of.Dekel Tours gave us more than just a vacation—they gave us an experience full of memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re thinking about going to Israel, stop thinking and call Dekel. You’ll be in the best hands.
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3/01/2025
				THE BEST private tour guide to Israel!! Dekel Tours did an outstanding job putting together a family tour of Israel. They were extremely focused on reflecting and delivering exactly what we wanted to experience, as well as letting us know about opportunities of which we might not have been aware. Our tour guide Rotem was knowledgeable, attentive, pleasant and completely on top of her game, as was our company contact, David. When we wanted to buy particular items, Rotem knew exactly where to bring us or found out where to take us if she didn't. Anytime we had a concern, David was reachable and ready with a perfect solution. We were a "high maintenance" family but nothing we requested was considered too difficult or too much or too anything. There were no "surprise" charges and the service was simply beyond reproach. They respected cost consciousness when it was wanted and were knowledgeable about splurging when that was wanted. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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4/29/2024
				Outstanding Tour Company Dekel was outstanding in every aspect, from the escort not after baggage claim but right after I exited the plane, to the immediate drive to the hotel, to the informative & enthusiastic guide (Avi) who accompanied us everywhere, to the proficient driver (Hezi), in short, first class personnel, itinerary, accommodations & meals. Easy to recommend if one's looking for crème de la crème treatment. Don't miss Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Ceasarea, Ayalon Institute, Yvel Design Center, Jerusalem & the Dead Sea. Anita for ice cream. Alexander Bakery for sweets. David Kempinski for hotel in Tel Aviv.
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS TOUR

Private Tour Package series: 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 Archaeological Wonders Tour