Pyramids, Petra and Jerusalem

Giza and Luxor, in Egypt, Petra, in Jordan, and Jerusalem's Old City, with the Western Wall and the Holy Sepulchre.

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Cairo → Luxor → Petra → Jerusalem · 10–12 days

The route on the map, in the itinerary’s order.

EgyptCairo
Days
3–4
When
Jan–Mar · Nov–Dec
Per person/day
Average 70–120 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
EgyptLuxor
Days
2–3
When
Jan–Mar · Oct–Dec
Per person/day
Average 70–120 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
JordanPetra
Days
2
When
Mar · May · Sep · Nov
Per person/day
Average 100–170 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
IsraelJerusalem
Days
3
When
Apr–May · Oct–Nov
Per person/day
Average 450–750 ₪Mid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

Who it is for

For anyone who wants the great historic sites of the Middle East in a single trip.

Not for anyone who prefers not to deal with borders, since this means three countries and two crossings.

The strategy

Egypt comes first, with Cairo and Luxor, followed by Petra and Jerusalem. Continuing overland from Jordan depends on travel conditions, the documents that apply to you and operation of the chosen border crossing; check everything before booking. Count connections, transfers and the crossing within the ten days, and choose Jerusalem visits around each place’s calendar.

What you will see

Giza pyramids and the Sphinx, Cairo. Three 4th Dynasty pyramids (about 2560–2510 BCE).
Karnak, Luxor. Ancient Egypt's largest religious complex, with about 2 km² built and rebuilt over 1,500 years.
The Siq, Petra. A gorge about 1.2 km long with walls up to 180 m, functioning as the ceremonial entrance to the city.
Western Wall, Jerusalem. Exposed section of the Herodian retaining wall of the Esplanade, with 57 m visible in the plaza and another 300 m in the tunnel excavated to the north.

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