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Biblical
Tours
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Egypt, Jordan & Israel
14 Nights /
15 Days
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Day 1: |
Arrival |
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Arrive
Cairo. Upon arrival, our local representative will take you to your
hotel for dinner and overnight at Park Pyramids Inter-Continental Hotel.
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Day 2: |
Cairo |
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Full-day
tour features the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis (ancient
capital of Egypt and believed to be the site visited by Abraham to
address the Pharoah of Egypt), and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara (the
oldest stone structure in the world). (B, D)
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Day 3: |
Cairo |
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This
morning, you visit the famous Egyptian Museum and to the old section of
Cairo to visit a Jewish synagogue built on the site where Moses was
found in a basket. Nearby is the San Serguis Church, the traditional
site where Jesus was sheltered during the Holy flight. (B, D) |
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Day 4: |
Cairo /
Goshen / Ismailia |
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Depart
for the land of Goshen where you visit the cities of Ramses and Pithom.
In middle kingdom times, the reigning pharaoh gave this land to Jacob.
Jacob in turn blessed the pharaoh for his generosity and he called the
area “the land of Goshen.” Moses was born and raised here. Overnight at
Mercure Ismailia Forsan Island Hotel. (B, D) |
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Day 5: |
Ismailia
/ St. Catherine |
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This
morning, you start at Succoth where Israelites gathered the day before
the Exodus. From there, drive to Marah which overlooks the Bitter Lakes.
Crossing the Suez Canal you arrive at the Springs of Moses where Moses
hit the rock and twelve water springs appeared. Continue to the
Wilderness of Sin (site of the miracle of Manna and Quails) and Rephidim
where the Israelites fought the Amalekites. Arrive at Morgenlo and
Village Hotel. (B, D) |
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Day 6: |
St.
Catherine / Nuwieba |
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This
morning, you visit St. Catherine Monastery (built in 5 A.D. on the site
of the Burning Bush) and the well where Moses met his wife Zebura
(daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian). We drive to Nuweiba where
you check in at the Sonesta Beach Resort on the Red Sea. Relax this
afternoon at the beach or by the pool. (Optional sunrise hike to the top
of Mt. Sinai available.) (B, D) |
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Day 7: |
Nuweiba /
Aqaba / Petra |
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Morning
is free. This afternoon, you take a thrilling one-hour high-speed ferry
ride on the Red Sea to Aqaba, Jordan. Your Jordanian guide will meet you
and take you to Petra through the ancient Edomite and Moabite
territories. Dinner and overnight at Petra Panorama Hotel. (B, D) |
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Day 8: |
Petra /
Amman |
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This
morning, you visit Petra, the ancient Nabatean city built entirely by
hewing out the rose-red rock mountains, where you see the Treasury,
temples and more. Driving along the King’s Highway, you visit Kerak, the
imposing Crusader castle, before going to Mt. Nebo for a breathtaking
view of the Jordan Valley and Jericho. Dinner and overnight at Golden
Tulip Grand Palace Hotel in Amman. (B, D) |
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Day 9: |
Amman /
Dead Sea |
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This
morning, you cross the Israeli border at Allenby Bridge and drive past
Jericho to
the Dead Sea. Here you visit Qumran to see the Cave where the
famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and the Masada fortress.
Overnight at Novotel on the shores of the Dead Sea.
(B, D) |
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Day 10: |
Dead Sea
/ Jerusalem |
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Leaving
the Dead Sea area, you drive via Old Jericho Road with a view of the
Mount of Temptation before arriving in Jerusalem atop the Mount of
Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City. Stroll down the Triumphal
Entry road to the Garden of Gethsemane. You cross Kidron Valley to Mt.
Zion where you visit the Upper Room, David’s tomb, and the Church of St.
Peter at Gallicantu. You also visit the Tower of David and the Shrine of
the Book before finishing at Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist.
Check in at Grand Court or Ambassador Hotel. (B, D) |
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Day 11: |
Jerusalem |
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Today we visit the Old City including Western Wall, Temple Mount with
the Dome of the Rock, Pilate’s Judgment Hall, Via Dolorosa, Church of
the Holy Sepulchre and the Garden Tomb at Calvary. This afternoon, we
will visit Bethlehem and the Sherpherds’ Field. Our final stop is at the
scale model of ancient Jerusalem. (B, D) |
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Day 12: |
Jerusalem
/ Tiberias |
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We
drive north along the West Bank. Stop at Beit Shean, Meggido, Nazareth,
Cana and at the Yardenit Baptismal Center. Overnight at Kibbutz Ma’agan
(or similar) by the shores of the Sea of Galilee. (B, D) |
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Day 13: |
Tiberias |
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We
drive along the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, where we visit the
synagogue and Peter’s house. We continue to Tabgha with the Church of
Multiplication and the Mount of Beatitudes. On an ancient trade route,
we pass Hazor and then go on to Dan. Here we do a nature walk and visit
the high place where Jeroboam son of Nebat set up a golden calf. We
continue to Caesarea Philippi (Banias), where Peter made his great
confession. Our route then takes us over the Golan Heights, skirting Mt.
Hermon, with a view toward Damascus. We end the day with a boat ride on
the Sea of Galilee. (B, D) |
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Day 14: |
Tiberias
/ Tel Aviv |
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Leaving
Tiberias, we drive to Mt. Carmel to see the site of Elijah’s great
triumph over the priests of Baal. Continue south along the Mediterranean
coast to Caesarea, the seat of Roman government, to see the Roman
Amphitheatre and the Roman Aqueduct. Arrive in Tel Aviv. Balance of the
day is free. (B, D) |
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Day 15: |
Depart |
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Depart Tel Aviv. You will be transferred to airport for departure. (B) |
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End of Program |
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Land Package Includes: |
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Hotel accommodations sharing double occupancy.
- Buffet breakfast and dinner daily except in Tiberias where St. Peter
fish lunch is included
- Sightseeing as shown in the itinerary with knowledgeable
English-speaking guide
- One-way speed ferry from Taba to Aqaba
- Exclusive air-conditioned touring vehicle for all services
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers upon arrival in Cairo and departure from Tel Aviv,
and transfers between hotel and the borders and the piers
- Personal meet-and-greet service for airport
transfers and at the international borders
- All local taxes and service charges for meals, accommodations and
transportation. |
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Not Included: |
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International airfare, border taxes, passport and visa fees, travel
insurance, tips to guide, driver, and hotel porters; telephone calls,
laundry, things not mentioned as included, and things of
personal nature. |
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NOTES: |
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
This tour can be your
own private tour with as few as two people traveling together. The more
people there are, the lower the price is per person. 5-star hotels in
Egypt and Superior 4-star or 5-star hotels will be used in Jordan and
Israel. |
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