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YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Palestinian Discovery : Ramallah , Jericho & Bethlehem
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1295 Only $ 259 per night
about the canal ’ s construction , operation , and implications as you sail .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 9 • Ain Sokhna • Giza Disembark in Ain Sokhna and travel to Giza to witness Egypt ’ s signature attractions : the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx . Later , dine in the gardens of the Mena House .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 10 • Hurghada • Luxor • Karnak Temple Arrive in Hurghada by ship , and take a private charter flight to Luxor . Once there , transfer to Karnak Temple for a walking tour .
B , L , D — Sofitel Winter Palace or similar
DAY 11 • Luxor • Valley of the Kings • Hurghada Set off for the Valley of the Kings to explore the burial site . After , visit a farm on the banks of the Nile . Then , board a traditional felucca ( wooden sailboat ) to cross this legendary river before heading to the airport for your return flight to your ship .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 12 • Aqaba , Jordan • Disembark ship • Wadi Rum • Petra • Bedouin camp Enjoy a panoramic tour of Aqaba , Jordan ’ s only coastal city . Then , set off in jeeps through the sandstone mountains of Wadi Rum . After , travel to Little Petra for dinner at a Bedouin camp — accompanied by traditional song and dance performances .
B , L , D — Movenpick Resort Petra or similar
DAY 13 • Petra Visit the “ Lost City ” of Petra , a city carved into sandstone cliffs , and Jordan ’ s greatest archaeological treasure .
B , L , D — Movenpick Resort Petra or similar
DAY 14 • Petra • Controversial Topic : Jordanian women ’ s lives • Explore Madaba • Mount Nebo • Dead Sea Explore Madaba , known for its Byzantine-era mosaics . Following lunch at a local family ’ s home , continue to the Dead Sea , stopping en route to ascend to the summit of Mount Nebo . Later , meet two Jordanian women to talk about a Controversial Topic : What life is like for women in this traditional , yet evolving , country .
B , L , D — Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea or similar
DAY 15 • Dead Sea • Bethany Beyond the Jordan • Optional Amman tour Discover Bethany Beyond the Jordan . After , you can swim in the Dead Sea or take an optional tour to Amman , Jordan ’ s modern capital .
B , L , D — Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea or similar
DAY 16 • Dead Sea • Allenby Bridge border crossing • Jerusalem , Israel Cross over to Israel via the Allenby Bridge , and greet your Israeli Trip Experience Leader on the other side . Upon arrival in Jerusalem , embark on a panoramic tour of holy sites like the Mount of Olives and Mount Zion .
B , L — Inbal Jerusalem Hotel or similar
DAY 17 • Jerusalem Enjoy a walking tour through Jerusalem ’ s Old City , including the Western Wall , the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , and along the Via Dolorosa — where it is traditionally held that Christ walked to his crucifixion .
B , L , D — Inbal Jerusalem Hotel or similar
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DAY 18 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , begin our Holy Jerusalem & the Ancient Ruins of Masada post-trip extension .
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Holy Jerusalem & the Ancient Ruins of Masada
POST-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1395 Only $ 349 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Ramallah on your Palestinian Discovery pre-trip extension for $ 175 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Tel Aviv before your main trip for $ 250 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip or Israel post-trip extension with more time in Jerusalem for $ 300 per person , per night
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