“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
9-Day Egypt Tour
Explore ancient wonders, dive into vibrant culture, and uncover the secrets of Egypt on a 9-day journey!
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & 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. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.
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 Cairo/ Luxor/ East bank
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to your hotel and have time to refresh. In the afternoon, 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.
Lunch will follow the tour. Then, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6 Luxor/ West bank
After breakfast, begin your guided tour to 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 return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7 Luxor/ Edfu/ Kom Embo/ Aswan
After breakfast and check-out, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a well-preserved Ptolemaic temple built between 237 BCE and 57 BCE. Then, explore Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, with its unique design.
After the visits, drive to Aswan, with lunch on the way. Check-in at the hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight in Aswan.
Day 8 Aswan/ Cairo
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, enjoy a private tour of the Abdeen Palace, followed by lunch. You'll then have free time for shopping. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy dinner and relax for the night.
Day 9 Depart to USA
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and proceed to check out. Transfer to the Cairo airport and fly 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