Explore three classic Middle East destinations in less than two weeks thanks to the flexibility and convenience of privately chartered air, journeying from Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Masada to Petra and Wadi Rum, and onward to set foot inside the tomb of King Tutankhamun, touch the paws of the Sphinx and cruise for four nights along the Nile.
Limited to 12 guests
Aircraft: Challenger 850, Embraer Legacy or comparable.
Flight Details: Tel Aviv–Aqaba (45 min) | Aqaba–Abu Simbel (1 hr 45 min) | Abu Simbel–Aswan (40 min) | Luxor–Cairo (1 hr 15 min)
A&K Advantages
- Fly directly between three diverse destinations on exclusive chartered flights
- Discover Israel, a land held sacred by three faiths, and gain perspective on the nation’s varied cultures when you visit a vast array of historical sites
- Customize your experience in Jerusalem, taking advantage of A&K’s Design Your Day feature
- Behold Petra, the city “half as old as time,” and Wadi Rum, the desert outpost of Lawrence of Arabia
- Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise aboard the intimate dahabeah, ‘Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau,’ exclusively chartered for your group, and marvel at some of Egypt’s greatest temples and tombs
- Explore one of Egypt’s legendary pyramids on the Giza Plateau from the inside out
- Touch the paws of the enigmatic Great Sphinx on a once-in-a- lifetime insider-access opportunity
Included With Every Wings Over The World Journey
- Unique Itinerary Made Possible by Private Chartered Flights
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
- Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except for Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Journey Details
- This journey contains some active elements.
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:30 p.m. on Day 1.
- Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 12.
Itinerary
ARRIVE TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you are met and privately transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem.
Accommodation: The King David
JERUSALEM | TIMELESS SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION
Rise early for a guided walk on the Temple Mount. Explore the Old City of Jerusalem, a place sacred to so many. Proceed to the Western Wall, Judaism’s most sacred site. Also explore the underground Western Wall tunnels. After lunch, visit major Christian sites, including St. Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Walk along the Stations of the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to Mount Zion to view the traditional Tomb of King David and the Upper Room, which commemorates the Last Supper. Tonight, gather at a local restaurant for a special welcome dinner.
Accommodation: The King David
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM OR TEL AVIV | DESIGN YOUR DAY
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Explore the New City of Jerusalem & Bethlehem, viewing the Dead Sea Scrolls and joining a local Christian family for lunch on a Chef’s Table experience in the West Bank.
Visit the New City of Jerusalem & Enjoy Time at Leisure, exploring Yad Vashem, before some free time to relax or further explore the city.
Discover Dynamic Tel Aviv on an active walking tour and visit the ancient port city of Jaffa.
All options include lunch.
Accommodation: The King David
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
JERUSALEM | MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
Venture into the Judean desert wilderness to Masada, where you take the cable car up to the last stronghold of the Zealots. Many of their fortifications, originally built by King Herod, still stand today. Stop for lunch at a hotel beside the Dead Sea. If you wish, take a dip in its buoyant, mineral-rich waters before returning to Jerusalem.
Accommodation: The King David
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AQABA, JORDAN | ARRIVAL IN PETRA
Board your privately chartered flight to Jordan, landing in Aqaba, where you have lunch before continuing to Petra.
Accommodation: Mövenpick Resort Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PETRA & WADI RUM | THE BEDOUIN LIFE
Explore Petra, the once-thriving desert capital carved into red rock, discovering the Siq, the Temple of the Winged Lions and the Palace Tomb, and visiting the iconic Treasury accompanied by a local archaeologist. This afternoon, continue to Wadi Rum, the so-called “Valley of the Moon” and the site of your private desert camp. Later, enjoy a refreshing Scenic Sundowner, and then marvel at the sunset over a Bedouin meal, followed by a discussion on Bedouin life.
Accommodation: Discovery Bedu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ABU SIMBEL & ASWAN, EGYPT | ABU SIMBEL
Fly from Aqaba via private charter to Abu Simbel. There, behold the towering twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, rescued from the flooding waters of the Aswan High Dam. Fly to Aswan, where you board the intimate dahabeah ‘Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.’ Later, boat to the island of Agilika and view a special show at Philae Temple, a sacred complex that reflects the Egyptian, Greek and Roman eras.
Accommodation: 'Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING THE NILE | STUNNING ARCHITECTURE
Go ashore at Kom Ombo to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), and view the mummified remains of several crocodile that once basked on the Nile’s banks, just as their descendants do today.
Accommodation: 'Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING THE NILE | WATCHING HISTORY UNFOLD
Continue sailing toward Esna, a city sacred to ancient Egyptians, passing riverside villages where time has seemingly stood still and taking in the views as history unfolds around you.
Accommodation: 'Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING THE NILE | TUTANKHAMUN & NEFERTARI
Cruise to Luxor, where you roam through the Valley of the Kings, legendary burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was here in 1922 that the tomb of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun, was found by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Now, discover it for yourself as you set foot inside its 35-century-old walls. Also visit the tomb of Seti I, the father of Ramses II, one of the best-preserved tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where you visit Queen Nefertari’s tomb, famous for the colorful, well-preserved artwork that adorns its walls. After lunch back on board, visit the Temple of Karnak and walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall. Visit the Temple of Luxor, with its massive statues of Ramses II, and marvel at the Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III.
Accommodation: 'Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LUXOR & CAIRO | IMMERSIVE MUSEUM VISIT
Today, bid farewell to ‘Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau,’ disembarking to fly aboard chartered aircraft to Cairo. Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view a vast trove of artifacts. Then, check in at your hotel, located along Cairo’s Corniche.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
CAIRO | THE PYRAMIDS & THE GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA
Venture across the Giza Plateau to view its iconic pyramids and explore the interior of one of these soaring Fourth Dynasty tombs. Then, go up close to the Great Sphinx, enjoying special private access to the paws of the enigmatic monument, close enough to touch them. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DEPART CAIRO
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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