venture through the countryside to visit some of Egypt’s oldest sights; Memphis and Sakkara, Pyramids, Sphinx. Nothing evokes the long and intriguing history of Egypt as powerfully as the pyramids. Rising from the desert, Khufu (Cheops), Khafra and Menkaura seem to symbolize the enigmatic tug of Egypt in our imaginations. The Great Pyramid of Cheops immortalizes the son of Sneferu and Hetepheres. Though little is known of this pharaoh, his monument, the largest of the three, is comprised of 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons. We shall also visit the colossal statue of the Great Sphinx, which has stood guard over the pyramids for more than 4,500 years. Carved from an outcrop of rock, the Sphinx remains the ultimate symbol of Ancient Egypt with its lion’s. Lunch and dinner.
OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY: Pyramids Sound and Light Tour include round trip transfers $ 46.00 per person

Day 4 - WEDNESDAY
Old Cairo / Egyptian Museum / Citadel / Bazaar
Breakfast. Museum of Antiquities in Cairo. The museum houses the greatest collection of pharaonic treasures in the world. Our guide will show us the highlights of these artefacts, including the Tutankhamen Collection of golden treasures and acquaint us with the museum’s expansive collections. Lunch. Move on to Old Cairo to visit Ben Ezra Synagouge built in the 9th century, the oldest Jewish place of worship in Egypt. Visit the 4th century Hanging Church built on the basin of the ancient Roman wall above the Nile river, and continue to on the Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can bargain for rugs, copper, leather, perfumes, and other goods. Dinner and overnight.
OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY: Nile Cruise Dinner with Show includes round trip transfers $ 56.00 per person. Back to your hotel and overnight.

Day 5 - THURSDAY
Free day of leasure in Cairo.
OPTIONAL DAY ACTIVITY: Full day Luxor Tour.1 Day fully escorted tour to Luxor including round-trip air from Cairo/Luxor/Cairo, transportation, lunch and tour guide from $479.00 per person.

Day 6 - FRIDAY
Sinai Desert / Morah by the Red Sea / Elim / Rephdsim / Land of Goshen
After Breakfast departure by private air-conditioned mini coach or bus to St. Catherine via the tunnel underneath the Suez Cannel to the west branch of the Red Sea, following what is thought to be the route of the Biblical Exodus (Genesis16-18).  Our drive through the Sinai Peninsula and the biblical Land of Goshen to the Mount Sinai area (233 miles) takes about 6 hours. Marah by the Red Sea the desert springs along the shore of the Red Sea where the children of Israel found the water bitter. Continue to Alim visit the desert oasis   continue to Wadi Feiran ( Rephidim).the desert valley where the children of Israel fought against Amalekites. Then to Mount Serbal, the possible site where Moses held his arms up for victory we continue inland heading towards the granite mountains of Mt. Sinai  and Wadi El Raha According to traditions the area where the Israelites camped and the golden calf was forged (Exodus 32). We will arrive to the hotel near Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery. Dinner and overnight at Wadi El Raha, or St. Catherine Village next to Mt. Sinai.

Day 8 - SUNDAY
Petra
Following a delicious Israeli buffet breakfast (which you will enjoy each morning prior to departing for your day of touring). Depart the hotel at 7.30 AM to Arava crossing border point Israel – Jordan and drive to Petra. Start the tour by horse-drawn carriage (additional cost) or on foot to the ancient Rose City. This was a city of Edom from the times of Israel and Judah. Petra was the capital city of the Nabataea people who flourished over 2,000 years along this area of a major trade route. It was forgotten for hundreds of years until. It was rediscovered in 1812. Much of Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside desert gorge Petra a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Include lunch. Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury, the Siq and various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings facades, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples and a 3000 seat theatre, from the first Century AD. After short tour at the Port City of Aqaba return to the Israeli border and transfer to your hotel in Eilat. Transfer from your hotel to Eilat airport. Depart for a one hour flight to Tel Aviv. You will be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 - MONDAY
Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre
Depart Tel Aviv. Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48), capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9,15, 2 Kings 23,29 & Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the world famous Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre (Micah 1.10), capital of the Crusaders for more than a century. Visit the ancient city and harbour before continuing eastwards across the plains of the Galilee to Kibutz hotel Lavi , not far from the Sea Of Galilee
Dinner and overnight. Evening lecture by one of the Kibbutz members about life in a Kibbutz.

Day 10 - TUESDAY
Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias
After a short tour of the Kibbutz grounds we take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13, Mark .33-45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5,6,7,8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall (Matt. 16.13 and Mark 8.27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its valleys, grazing land and snow capped mountains. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.

Day 11 - WEDNESDAY
Nazareth / Beit Shean
Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of Galilee (John 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s Well. Next on our program are the Jordan River and the Baptismal site. Continue to Beit Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman theatre. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10). Judges 1.27 also mentions Beit Shean. Continue south along the shores of the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 12 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem - Old City
Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our appreciation of this Golden City begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of All Nations. Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Super (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10-38, Matt 26 17-29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 the Pentecost). Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). No visit to Jerusalem is complete without a walk through the colourful Arab bazaar (a chance to test your negotiating skills). Visit the garden tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 13 - FRIDAY
Jerusalem – New City and *Bethlehem
Today’s program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem .Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbors. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptists (Luke 1.39-80). This Spanish style church and Mary’s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth. Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of the Nativity. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 14 - SATURDAY
Dead Sea / Massada
Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple. In 70 A.D. Ascend Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

Day 15 - SUNDAY
Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your flight back home.

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Jan 17, 2010	Jan 31, 2010	2208.00
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Feb 07, 2010	Feb 21, 2010	2208.00
Feb 14, 2010	Feb 28, 2010	2208.00
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Mar 14, 2010	Mar 28, 2010	2220.00
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Apr 04, 2010	Apr 18, 2010	2284.50
Apr 11, 2010	Apr 25, 2010	2220.00
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Apr 25, 2010	May 09, 2010	2220.00
May 02, 2010	May 16, 2010	2220.00
May 09, 2010	May 23, 2010	2243.00
May 16, 2010	May 30, 2010	2220.00
May 23, 2010	Jun 06, 2010	2220.00
May 30, 2010	Jun 13, 2010	2220.00
Jun 06, 2010	Jun 20, 2010	2220.00
Jun 13, 2010	Jun 27, 2010	2220.00
Jun 20, 2010	Jul 04, 2010	2220.00
Jun 27, 2010	Jul 11, 2010	2220.00
Jul 04, 2010	Jul 18, 2010	2220.00
Jul 11, 2010	Jul 25, 2010	2220.00
Jul 18, 2010	Aug 01, 2010	2297.00
Jul 25, 2010	Aug 08, 2010	2324.00
Aug 01, 2010	Aug 15, 2010	2324.00
Aug 08, 2010	Aug 22, 2010	2324.00
Aug 15, 2010	Aug 29, 2010	2324.00
Aug 22, 2010	Sep 05, 2010	2295.50
Aug 29, 2010	Sep 12, 2010	2220.00
Sep 19, 2010	Oct 03, 2010	2376.50
Sep 26, 2010	Oct 10, 2010	2268.50
Oct 10, 2010	Oct 24, 2010	2220.00
Oct 17, 2010	Oct 31, 2010	2220.00
Oct 24, 2010	Nov 07, 2010	2220.00
Oct 31, 2010	Nov 14, 2010	2272.00
Nov 07, 2010	Nov 21, 2010	2272.00
Nov 14, 2010	Nov 28, 2010	2272.00
Nov 21, 2010	Dec 05, 2010	2263.50
Nov 28, 2010	Dec 12, 2010	2263.50
Dec 05, 2010	Dec 19, 2010	2263.50
Dec 12, 2010	Dec 26, 2010	2263.50

Tour Guides for the Israel portion of this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

Included services in our tour rates:

1. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your Hotel in Cairo and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
2. Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
3. 10 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
4. 13 nights accommodation on half-board (Buffet breakfast and dinner) basis at the hotels as mentioned above.

Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Entry Visa to Egypt.
2. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
3. Lunches en route on sightseeing days.
4. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
* Betthlehem subject to availability.
* Follow the Footsteps of Moses Tour land price based per person listed above and subject to change without notice.

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