“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
11-Day Egpyt Tour & Cruise
Travel through Egypt by land and sea on this 11-day sightseeing tour!
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily on cruise ship
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 Cairo
Start the day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full-day guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the nearby Great Sphinx, a 65-foot statue dating back to 2620 BC. Afterward, enjoy a quick stop at a papyrus institute or perfume shop. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Next, proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum for an exclusive tour. Explore impressive artifacts, statues, royal regalia, and monuments. Wrap up your night with dinner at a local restaurant, then head back to the hotel.
Day 4 Egyptian Museum/ Citadel/ Khan El Khalili Bazar
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel and head to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Explore all 107 halls, including statues, jewels, treasures, and mummies housed at the museum. Take a short break for lunch at a local restaurant.
Then, drive to the Citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, followed by a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Once you arrive at the bazaar, you will have time to explore the area on your own. Return to the hotel to freshen up and embark on a dinner cruise. Enjoy entertainment, sightseeing, and savory cuisine. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 5 Old Cairo
After breakfast, start your tour to visit Old Cairo. Begin the day by visiting The Hanging Church and continue to the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus. Drive to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization. Tour the various collections of objects from religions, cultures, ruling powers, and so much more! After the museum, make your way to the Monastery of St. Simon located in southeastern Cairo. Lunch will follow the tour. Then, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Day 6 Cairo/ Luxor
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll embark and enjoy lunch on the Nile cruise on the East Bank. Enjoy a guided tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples. Karnak, dedicated to Amon, is the largest religious complex in Egypt, while Luxor Temple, built during Amenhotep III's reign, is dedicated to Amun-Ra and expanded by later pharaohs.
Remain on board and enjoy dinner, entertainment, and overnight.
Day 7 Luxor/ Esna/ Edfu
Following breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings, a burial site for pharaohs, is filled with tombs and treasures reflecting beliefs in the afterlife. Visit Hatshepsut Temple, designed by her architect Senenmut, featuring many statues and sphinxes of the queen.
Then, see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Lunch follows the tour, then sail to Edfu via Esna, dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 8 Edfu/ Kom Ombo/ Aswan
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a well-preserved Ptolemaic temple built between 237 BCE and 57 BCE. Enjoy lunch on board. Then, explore Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, with its unique design. Return to ship for afternoon tea, dinner, and entertainment.
Overnight in Aswan
Day 9 Aswan
After breakfast, visit the High Dam. Following the guided tour, visit the Philae Temple and the unfinished Obelisk. Lunch will be served on board. Set sail to view the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Return to the ship for a Nubian show and dinner.
Day 10 Aswan/ Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and transfer to the Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, join a private tour of the Abdeen Palace. Lunch will follow the tour and there will be free time to shop and explore on your own. Check into the hotel, freshen up, and enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Depart for the USA
Breakfast in the hotel and check out. Transfer to the Cairo airport for a flight back home.
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill