Eilat

1 Day Jerusalem (Including Dead Sea) by Bus & Plane
 

Experience 5000 years of history all in a single day.

A visit to Jerusalem is a journey into one of the world’s most intriguing cities, where east meets west, ancient meets modern and the present blends with the past in unique harmony.

The 1 day tour begins with a drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert, stopping en route at the lowest point on earth for an opportunity to float in the Dead Sea .

At the point where the desert gives way to the rolling green hills, enter the Eternal City with a drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view over the Old City and City of King David, then descend past the Garden of Gethsemane and Kidron Valley, through the gates into the Old City.

Walk along the cobblestone streets to the Western Wall – Judaism’s holiest site; trace Jesus’ last journey, stopping at the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Visit the Roman Cardo, Mount Zion, the Room of the Last Supper and then drive through the new part of the city, passing by the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament), before leaving for the airport and a flight back to Eilat.

1 Day Masada, Dead Sea & Ein Gedi Spa

Drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert, along the Afro-Syrian Rift, to the ancient mountain-top fortress of Masada, overlooking the Dead Sea and famous as the last stronghold of the rebels against the Romans.

Ascend by cable car to visit the ruins including the synagogue, cisterns, living quarters, hot baths, spectacular floor mosaics and the winter palace of King Herod the Great.

Hear from your guide the tragic story of the Zealots, last defenders of the stronghold against the Romans, whose encampments can be seen below.

Descend by cable car and continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to the Ein Gedi Spa where you can relax in the sulphur pools and swimming pools, cover yourself with the rejuvenating Dead Sea black mud and spend the afternoon experiencing the unique sensation of bathing and floating in the Dead Sea - the lowest place on earth, before your return to Eilat.

Timna Park

Drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert to Timna Park, home to ancient copper mines that have been in use across the millennia since the 6th century BC until only 40 years ago.

Visit the Mushroom, The Arches, King Solomon’s Pillars and other geological structures amidst stunning desert scenery. Enjoy a tea or coffee at a Bedouin tent and press King Solomon’s coins from copper, or make your own coloured sand bottles as souvenirs.

2 Day Cairo By Bus

Drive through the dramatic Sinai Desert and the Suez Canal tunnel and arrive in another continent……Africa, where you are joined by expert qualified tour guides and an Egyptologist.

Visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamen and ancient artifacts from the Land of the Pharaohs, before seeing a live paper making demonstration at the Papyrus Institute and an explanation of hieroglyphics. In the evening, transfer to your 5-star hotel for dinner and a free evening to relax in this fascinating city (optional Sound & Light show available).

After breakfast the next morning, visit the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza (the last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders of the World), the Sphinx and Valley Temple, then lunch (included) is followed by an unforgettable walk through the sights, sounds and smells of the Khan El Khalili bazaar before beginning your journey out of Africa, arriving back in Eilat with fabulous memories of not just a lifetime, but a whole civilisation

1 Day Cairo by Bus

1 Day Petra

Beyond the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia, lies the Siq Canyon, where a short walk along a narrow winding passageway leads to the magnificent Rose Red City of Petra.

No site in Jordan captures the imagination as dramatically as the breathtaking Nabataean structures carved into the brilliantly coloured rocks which rise toward the skies in continually changing shades of red, orange and pink.

Transfer from your hotel to the Israel/Jordan border and begin your Jordanian adventure travelling along the King’s Highway through the Moab Mountains, passing by Aaron’s Tomb to Wadi Moussa. In Petra visit the Treasury and Amphitheatre whilst wandering around the ancient rock tombs and burial places, hearing the amazing story from your Jordanian guide before returning through the canyon for a buffet lunch.

After lunch visit Moses Spring then drive south via Aqaba - Jordan’s only seaport - before returning to Eilat.

St Catherine's Monastery

Moses travelled for 40 years with the Children of Israel through the Sinai desert, receiving the Ten Commandments on the way. Nearly 2000 years later, a monastery was built near the Chapel of the Burning Bush at the foot of Mount Sinai, and today still houses the art and icons which were protected from Islamic fury by a letter from the prophet Mohammed.

The 1 day tour crosses into the Sinai Desert at Taba and continues by Pharaoh’s Island and The Fjord before driving through amazing desert scenery, passing small Bedouin tents and villages, to the Monastery of Santa Katarina. Here, see the chapel and famous Chamber of the Skulls, with explanations from your guide.

During the trip back to Eilat, stop at Nuweiba on the Sinai shore, for lunch and an opportunity to swim before returning late afternoon.

Sunrise Over Mount Sinai

Departing late evening , travel through the Sinai desert to the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

From here, your trek will take approx. 3 hours until you reach the summit - at a height of 2285m.

Once at the peak, watch as the blanket of night is swept away and a new sun illuminates and floods the surrounding area with spectacular colour.

After your descent, a visit to the Monastery of St Catherine is included before setting off to Eilat for an afternoon arrival.

Please note - the climb is strenuous and guests should be fit to participate in this tour.

Camel Trek

The camel – ‘ship of the desert’, and in the past the main porter of the international desert trade – is still the Bedouin means of transportation through endless deserts today.

Only on the back of a camel can you experience the true feeling of the desert……magical, mysterious and enchanting - as you ascend into the Eilat Mountains.

Drink a cup of Bedouin tea and taste their traditional bread while watching the sun set, the stars shine and the lights of Eilat and Aqaba twinkling in the distance.

Choose from 1½ hour, 2 hour and 4 hour tours.

Jeep Safari

Go off the beaten track through impressive desert scenery, which only 4-wheel drive vehicles can navigate. Led by a nature guide into the granite and sandstone mountains, pass an occasional water spring or ancient pilgrimage and spice route.

See mountain goats, gazelle, rare flora and fauna and fascinating geological structures and coloured rock, with detailed explanations from your guide.

Visit different parts of the Eilat mountains, Arava Valley, Timna Park and Negev Canyons.

Choose from 2½ hour or 4 hour tours as well as sunset or night tours.

Quad Biking

After a short time getting the feel of the quad bike – which is built like a four-wheeled motorbike – set off into the mountains of the desert with your guide, convoy style, and within minutes you will be whizzing around.
Lots of sand, lots of laughs and very little educational value on this journey of fun in the desert.

Coral World, the Underwater Observatory, Coral 2000 & the Oceanarium

The Coral World complex is Eilat’s no.1 attraction and your window to the Red Sea. From within the Underwater Observatory, 6m below sea level, view the beauty of the Red Sea’s natural coral reefs while all around you marine life and tropical fish gaze peacefully back.

Try a 20-minute safari aboard the Coral 2000 semi-submersible, experiencing a guided tour from your own private window along the coral reefs.

Visit the Marine Museum, home to a rare collection of Red Sea fish and sea horses or ride the Oceanarium, a simulated journey under the sea. Sharks, sea turtles and giant stingrays live together in harmony as you watch from just a few metres away, with feeding time daily between 11.30-13.30.

With souvenir, jewellery and photo shops, a restaurant and coffee shop, here you can experience all that there is to find in the Red Sea without getting your feet wet.

Dolphin Reef

A beautiful beach surrounded by palm trees, a restaurant and bar on the sand, a snack bar, photography centre, observation points, children’s activity centre and the screening of nature films.

Here you can swim and play with the dolphins in their natural habitat, listen to their voices in the sea, watch them playing with each other and come into direct contact with these amazing creatures.

Join a small group and swim/snorkel with the dolphins or try an introductory scuba dive where just you, your instructor and the dolphins visit the depths.

Medical restrictions apply to Dolphin activities.
Children under the age of 10 cannot swim/snorkel. Children under the age of 8 cannot dive.

Red Sea Cruises

Fresh wind, clear water and a choice of vessels are some of the ingredients for a wonderful trip on the Red Sea.

A day of leisure for young and old includes swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling (equipment provided) and a cooked lunch with wine, prepared by the crew.

The TABA cruise (4 hours) sets off from Eilat Marina towards the Jordanian border. See views of Aqaba including the holiday retreat of kings of Jordan, then south towards the Egyptian border where the boat anchors at Taba.

Or go further south and explore the Sinai coast on the SINAI BOAT TRIP. Designed for qualified divers, introductory divers and snorkellers, explore the different reefs off the Sinai shore and visit Pharaoh’s Island, where you also have the chance to explore the crusader fortress. A cooked lunch on board is included.

Diving Courses & Packages

Experience the wonders of the Red Sea, up close!
There are a range of courses available (including PADI courses) and packages for beginners and qualified divers. The dive centres featured in our programme are PADI approved and specialise in catering to the requirements of UK guests. Click on your chosen resort below for further information.
Eilat

Special Tours to Cairo

Including either Alexandria, Luxor or Mount Sinai

The following tours are operated as private tours and can be arranged for 2 guests or more. Please contact the resort office eilat@longwood.co.il for more details.

3 DAY CAIRO

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar) or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

4 DAY CAIRO

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)
Day 4 - Islamic Cairo (Islamic Museum, El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque)

4 DAY CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Visit Alexandria – Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Montazah Palace and Park
Day 4 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar) or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

4 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Fly to Luxor - West Bank (Valley of the Kings - Valley of the Queens - Hatshepsut temple), East Bank (Karnak & Luxor temple), Felucca ride on the Nile
Day 4 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar) or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

3 DAY CAIRO & MOUNT SINAI

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khalili Bazaar
Day 3 – Early hours climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise, visit to St Catherine’s Monastery, lunch at Nuweiba before return to Taba