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17 Days | 16 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Program Details > Meals & Lodging

Meals: 44 total, 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinner

 The following meal choices available when requested in advance: Vegetarian.

 If you have dietary restrictions due to medical requirements, please call (800) 454-5768, to see if we can accommodate your needs.

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Prima Kings Hotel: Jerusalem, 3 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the Hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the Hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Our Café Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The Hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Our superb location and unparalleled service assure beautiful memories of a grand visit to the Capital City.

Contact info:
60 King George St.
Jerusalem, 9426224 Israel
phone: +972-2-620-1201
web: http://www.prima-hotels-israel.com/jerusalem-hotels/prima-kings-jerusalem-hotel

Room amenities: Rooms include: LCD TV, bath tub, desk, hair dryer, electric tea/coffee makers, mini refrigerator, safe and wireless Internet (additional charge). Non-smoking rooms available.

Facility amenities: The Lobby provides a mirror into both modern and traditional Jerusalem, with a soothing and calm environment featuring conversation nooks and writing tables. Beverages and snacks are available. Located in the Hotel Prima Kings lobby, the Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers a delicious French-accented dairy menu with salads, pastries, croissants, sandwiches and an extensive variety of coffees and teas. Hotel Prima Kings offers a variety of business services. Internet portal in the lobby and wireless internet connections are available (additional charge). Secretarial services are also available upon request from the Reception Desk. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available(additional charge). Laundry and dry cleaning fill-out forms are available at the Reception Desk. Self-service iron and ironing board is available for guests' use.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call 18002411404 to inquire


Check in time: 2:00 PM
Kibutz hotel Ein Gev: Tiberias, 2 nights
Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Ein Gev
Ein Gev, Israel
phone: +97246659800
web: www.eingev.com/

Room amenities: Refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, electric kettle with coffee and a family dining corner, hair dryer, TV.

Facility amenities: Dining room: it seats up to 300, is located in the main building with a view to the lake. Meals are served in an open buffet style. Bar: You can order anything from soft drinks and quality coffee to imported or locally produced alcoholic beverages; Mini Market; Gift Shop.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Grand Palace Hotel - Amman: Amman, 1 nights
Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Queen Alya Street
Amman, NA 11192 Jordan
phone: +8665398430
web: www.goldentulipgrandpalace.com

Room amenities: bed. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Cable television service. Direct-dial phone. Bidet. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens.

Facility amenities: Front desk (limited hours); Laundry facilities; Limo or Town Car service available; Medical assistance available; Multilingual staff; Parking (free); Porter/bellhop; Safe-deposit box at front deskSecurity guard

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Nabatean Castle Movenpick Petra: Petra, 2 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the entrance to the historic site of Petra. Situated at an altitude of 1,400 m, this hotel offers breathtaking views over sweeping hillsides. The hotel was designed by the recipient of the Agha Khan Award for Islamic Architecture, Engineer Rasem Badran. Relax in the unique 110 sqm heated indoor pool located on the hotel’s garden level. Surrounded with windows opened during summer, enjoy the view onto the private terrace.

Contact info:
Taybeh Road, P.O Box 184
Petra, 71811 Jordan
phone: +96232157201
web: www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/pub/hotels_resorts/worldmap/petra_nabatean_castle/welcome.cfm

Room amenities: All the hotel's 90 rooms and suites are spacious and most have extraordinary views over the Great Rift Valley. Interconnecting rooms and non-smoking rooms are available on request. All rooms are equipped with hairdryer, digital satellite TV, direct-dial phone, coffee and tea-making facilities and air-conditioning. A special benefit is our free minibar, available in all rooms.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo: Cairo, 2 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo combines an exciting location & good service This hotel offers its guests a unique opportunity to explore the historical surroundings in total comfort & convenience. Located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport.

Contact info:
1 Alexandria Desert Rd.
P.O. Box 16 Pyramids
Giza, 12556 Egypt
phone: + 20 233 776 444
web: www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1789-mercure-cairo-le-sphinx/index.shtml

Room amenities: A/C, Satellite TV, direct dial phone, minibar, safe, broadband internet connection, hairdryer,

Facility amenities: Concierge, dry cleaning service, currency exchange, gift shop, fitness center, jacuzzi, massage, outdoor heated pool, sauna, restaurants, 24 hour room service, bar.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
ms Concerto: ms Concerto, 3 nights
Type: Riverboat

 Description: M/S Concerto has 63 cabins + 4 suites with most luxury facilities founded in the floating hotels. M/S Concerto is classified to a New Norm (N/N) which is a new level of classification defined by the Egyptian Tourism Ministry to match the international luxury levels.

Ship Information: LONG 72 M. LARGE 14.20 M. NUMBER OF DECKS 4.

Contact info:
56 El Nozha St.
Heliopolis
Cairo, Egypt
phone: ++20-2-241-54317
web: www.extensiongroup.com.eg/concerto.htm

Room amenities: Mini Bar, LCD SAT, DVD, Internet, Telephone, International Music System, Individually-controlled air conditioning, safety deposit box, Large Panaromic Window (Openable), Bathroom with bathtub, hair dryer and telephone.

Facility amenities: Retaurant, Bar, Sun Deck, Gym, Shop, Clinic, Hair dresser, marine satellite, swimming pool

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Sofitel El Gezirah Cairo: Cairo, 2 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Sofitel El Gezirah is the luxury hotel of Cairo, located on the Nile River, in the heart of the city. French contemporary and elegant hotel with an Oriental inspiration and is the only Cairo hotel with a direct and private access to a quiet and peaceful promenade on the Nile River.

Contact info:
3 El Thawra Council St. Zamalek
PO Box 732 El Orman Giza
Cairo, 11518 Egypt
phone: +20 2 27 37 3737
web: www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-5307-sofitel-el-gezirah-cairo/index.shtml

Room amenities: Wireless Internet connection, LCD cable television, 2 direct telephone lines, 110/120 V AC, 220/240 V AC, air conditioning, safe in room, minibar, hairdryer, 24 hour room service.

Facility amenities: Outdoor heated swimming pool, 5 restaurants, bars, fitness center, jacuzzi, wi-fi wireless internet access, concierge, dry cleaning service, currency exchange, business center

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Contact the Program Provider
Contact the Program Provider at 866-359-5966.

Check out time: 12:00 PM


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•44 meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners
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•23 Field trips
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