Day 3 – WEDNESDAY
Pyramids/Sphinx/Solar Boat Museum/Egyptian Museum/Old and New Cairo/Coptic Cairo/Synagogue of Ben Ezra
Buffet breakfast,  meet your Egyptologist guide start the tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, the 3  Pyramids of Giza , Cheops Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 3rd dynasty about 2690 B.C.  Pyramids of Chechen, visit of the majestic Great Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grandest Pyramid Chechen. An opportunity to ride a camel by the Pyramids area, Followed by visit the Solar Boat Museum, whose main attraction is an ancient Egyptian cedar wood boat dating back 4,500 years.  Continue to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, here we shall provide you with a brief, but colorful insight into the five thousand years history of Egypt  fascination land. Old Cairo, visit the City’s cultural landmarks that span three millennium of Egyptian history.  We begin with Coptic Church, where you will visit the Hanging Church, dating to the late 4th and early 5th century.  This basilica was named "Al-Mu'allaqah" because it was built atop the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Continue to the Church of St. Sergius, a 5th century Coptic Church.  This basilica is built on the cave in which the Holy Family stayed and is regarded by visitors as a source of blessing.  As we stroll along, we will come to the recently restored Synagogue of Ben Ezra - the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt built in 882 AC.  Next, we will explore the spices and silks in the medieval bazaar of Khan el-Khalili, one of the biggest bazaars in the Middle East and North Africa’s most famous bazaar.   Lunch will be served during the tour at a local restaurant. Return to hotel. Overnight at the Ramses Hilton including Breakfast and Dinner.

Optional Evening Activity:  Nile Cruise Dinner with Show $ 60.00 per person , please reserve before departure.

Day 4 – THURSDAY
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.  Do to the limit of hotels in the remote area of Mt. Sinai we use the best hotel in this area has to offer. Overnight Morgan Land Village Hotel- Breakfast and Dinner included.

Optional night activity: Climb Mt. Sinai. For those who wish to climb Mt. Sinai, please bring warm
clothing for the ascent. Camel ride up to 1/3 of the Mount can be arranged at the spot with your tour guide for $ 25.00 per person.

Day 5 – FRIDAY
Mt. Sinai to the Red Sea/Mountains of Edom/St Catherine Monastery/Taba Border/Eilat ( Israel) cross to Jordan/Aqaba/Petra
Early morning, climb-up Mt. Sinai Jabel Musa . Enjoy a time of praise and incredible views of the Sinai wilderness, we read from the Book of Genesis God revealed himself  to Moses in the Burning Bush and where he received the Ten Commandments.  Descending the mountain we return to the hotel to rejoin the rest of the group for Breakfast. Touring the St. Catherine Monastery with its History , constructed at the foot of Mt. Sinai the oldest working Christian Monastery. St. Catherine Monastery was built in ( 527 and 565 A.C) by the Roman Emperor Justinian, and where it’s believed God appeared to Moses in the Form of a burning bush. The Greek Orthodox Church building is the oldest continuously used church building in the world. Leaving Mt. Sinai area toward the eastern shores of Sinai Peninsula and on the Red Sea north to Taba Border,( Egypt Israel crossing border)After crossing meet our Israeli representative and welcome to Israel. Will take short city tour in Eilat  Israel’s  southernmost town on the Red Sea. After Lunch at the lovely kibbutz Eilot we will arrive at the Arava Border ( Israel Jordan southern border). Cross to Jordan and meet with our Jordanian tour guide, Welcome to Jordan, visit the city of Aqaba along the King’ Highway to Wadi Musa then to the ancient city of Petra. Overnight at Petra Panorama Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 6 – SATURDAY
Full day  Visiting the Nabatean City of Petra, Amman
Exploring the Nabatean Treasure City of Petra. A short drive from our hotel lays the entrance to one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites – the 2,000-year old city of Petra, known as the red rock city.  It was the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AC. Carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock, Petra was forgotten for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered in 1812.  At the entrance to Petra travelers are offered the option to ride a horse for 800m - from the visitors centre to the entrance of the dramatic “Siq” ( canyon).  From the entrance to the Siq there is a 1,250 meter walk to the 1st monument “The treasury”. Throughout most of the day we will explore Petra’s incredible structures: the treasury, the field of tombs, the obelisks and the altar, and much more.  In the late afternoon we will drive north to Amman – Jordan’s capital and largest city. Check in and Dinner at hotel. Overnight at the Golden Tulip Grand Palace.

Day 7 – SUNDAY    

After breakfast we head to the biblical town of Madaba. Madaba is best known for its Byzantine and mosaics and for its Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.  Here we will view the earliest original map of the Holy Land.  We continue to the biblical Mt. Nebo from which Moses viewed the Promise Land. Mt. Nebo, believed to be the site of the tomb of Moses, commands a spectacular view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.  We will drive by Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is purported to have baptized Jesus and cross to Israel via the Allenby Bridge.  As we enter into Israel we remember Joshua as he led the children of Israel on this exact path - into the Promised Land.  We will drive by Jericho and to the Mediterranean Sea  to visit the 4,000 years old Port City of Jaffa , we will explore the old town of Jaffa and its restored structures, this is the port allowed cedars from Lebanon to arrive for the construction of King Solomon’s Temple. This is also the town where Simon the Tanner lived, and it was here that the Apostle performed a miracle.  Finally  we arrive in Tel Aviv - Israel’s largest and most modern city.  Check in at our hotel and dinner. Free time to rest, relax and enjoy your first evening in Israel.  Our Tel Aviv hotel is conveniently located near the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and close to the city center and attractions. Overnight in Tel Aviv at the Tal Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 8 – MONDAY  
From Tel Aviv to the Galilee
Caesarea/ Mt. Carmel/Megiddo/Nazareth/Sea of Galilee/Tiberias
Depart Tel Aviv. Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritime (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct, here where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25 & 26). We will stop at Mount Carmel ( Muchraka ), where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets.
Will have a breath taking  view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9, 15, 2 Kings 23, 29 & Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16), see  the remain from Solomon’s days, View the site where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought.  Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well preserved water supply system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) we will take a beautiful view from the top of Mt. Precipice and drive via Cana of Galilee (John 2.1-11) and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee and Tiberias. Overnight Sea of Galilee, Royal Plaza Hotel Tiberias including Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 9 - TUESDAY
Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.
Sail on the Sea of Galilee/Jesus Boat/Golan Heights/Upper Galilee/Caesarea Philippi/Yardenit
We board a wooden boat and sail on as the disciples did 2000 years ago. We will dock at Kibbutz Nof  Ginosar and visit the “ Ancient Jesus Boat “ the remains of a 2,000 years old boat that was discovered in 1986.This boat was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. Visit Banias- ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matt. 16. 13 and Mark 7.27) where Jesus said “ on this rock I will built my Church” Continue to the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee, returning to the Sea of Galilee with visit to Yardenit- the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Overnight Sea of Galilee, Royal Plaza Hotel Tiberias – Including Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 10 – WEDNESDAY
Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, River Jordan
Mount of Beatitudes/Tabgha/Capernaum/Beath Shean/Dead Sea
Today will visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes ( Matt, 5, 6, 7, 8 )where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount., visit Tabgha- the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter ( Matt, 13, Mark, 33, 45, & John 21 ), Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic Floor, Capernaum ( Matt, 4.13, 13.54,17.24,Luke 7, Marl 1.2, John 4.46.54) Here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered. . From  this synagogue in which he preformed many miracles, and where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed. Through the Valley of Beth Shean to the ancient city of Beth Shean ( Mark 5.20, 7.31), view the archeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean, continue through the Jordan Valley past the city of Jericho and arrive to the Dead Sea lowest place on earth. Check in at the hotel located at the shores of the Dead Sea , enjoy optional spa treatments and a massage, float on the salty water of the Dead Sea or a dip at the hotel pool. Overnight  Dead Sea, at the Leonardo Dead Sea Hotel- including Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 11 – THURSDAY
Dead Sea and the Judean Desert
Today will visit Masada famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We will ascend to Masada by cable car and discover the first century Synagogue, Herod’s Bathhouse and other sites, continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid in a cave when running from Saul  (Samuel  23) next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll discovered in 1947. Continue to Jerusalem, will proceed to the panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus, and take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City. Overnight Jerusalem, Grand Court Hotel- including Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 12 - Friday
Old Jerusalem, Mount of Olives/Kidron Valley/Garden of Gethsemane/Western  Wall tunnels ( Kotel Tunnels )/Pool of Bethesda/ Church of Holy Sepulcher/Via Delarosa/Christian Quarter
From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord  ascended  into heaven ( acts 1 ) we will  have view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace  will  enter ( Ezekiel  44). Will pass by Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit where “The Lord wept “as he beheld the Holy City. Through Palm Sunday Road down to the Gethsemane  where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. Then to the Western Wall- The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple. We will visit the Western Wall Tunnels running along the base of the Western Wall will lead us through the Second  Temple era and reveal the amazing construction of the Temple Mount, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Continue to ST.Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda. We will walk the stations of the Cross- the Via Delarosa to visit Judgment Hall of Pilate all the way to Church of  the Holy Sepulcher ( Matt, 27, 33.57, 28.10) In the afternoon you will enjoy time to shop the colorful bazaars. We will join the prayer at the Western Wall, return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem Grand Court Hotel – including Dinner and Breakfast.

Day 13 - Saturday
Jerusalem Old and New City
Mt. Zion/Upper RooM/King David Room/Jewish Quarter/Ein Kerem/Bethlehem/Church of the Nativty/Shepherd’s Field/Garden Tomb
Drive to Mt. Zion, visit the Upper room (Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Drive through the New City pass the Israel Parliament (Keneset ) and continue to Ein Karem, the Birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1.39-80), visit Church St. John the Baptist. Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity (Luke 2: 1-7). Visit the Shepherd’s Field (Luke 2:8-20, where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus. In the afternoon visit the Garden Tomb, to celebrate the resurrection with a time for prayer (Luke 23). Evening  farewell Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem. - including Breakfast and Dinner

Day 14 - SUNDAY
Departure day
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport will depart from the lobby of your hotel 4 hours prior to flight departure time.

The above program can be extended and tailor-made for Groups.

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Mar 01, 2010	Mar 14, 2010	2169.50	2123.00		Sold Out
Mar 15, 2010	Mar 28, 2010	2169.50	2123.00		Sold Out
Apr 05, 2010	Apr 18, 2010	2221.00	2159.00		Sold Out
Apr 19, 2010	May 02, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
May 10, 2010	May 23, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
May 24, 2010	Jun 06, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Jun 07, 2010	Jun 20, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Jun 21, 2010	Jul 04, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Jun 28, 2010	Jul 11, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Jul 12, 2010	Jul 25, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Jul 26, 2010	Aug 08, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Aug 09, 2010	Aug 22, 2010	2241.50	2195.00
Aug 23, 2010	Sep 05, 2010	2241.50	2195.00
Oct 04, 2010	Oct 17, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Oct 18, 2010	Oct 31, 2010	2169.50	2123.00
Nov 01, 2010	Nov 14, 2010	2211.00	2159.50
Nov 15, 2010	Nov 28, 2010	2211.00	2159.50
Dec 06, 2010	Dec 19, 2010	2211.00	2159.50
Dec 20, 2010	Jan 02, 2011	2211.00	2159.50
Jan 10, 2011	Jan 23, 2011	2211.00	2159.50
Jan 24, 2011	Feb 06, 2011	2211.00	2159.50
Feb 14, 2011	Feb 27, 2011	2211.00	2159.50

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. Boarder Taxes (Egyptian Exit Tax, Israel Exit Tax at Arava Border, Jordanian Exit Tax).
3. 10 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
4. 12 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 with the exception of lunch in Petra.
4. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
* Bethlehem subject to availability.
* Where it all Began Tour land price based per person listed above and subject to change without notice.

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