15 DAY CHRISTIAN HOLY LAND EGYPT JORDAN ISRAEL TOUR

FIFTEEN DAY TOUR

Day 1 - MONDAY
Departure on your way to Egypt, The Land of the Pharaohs.

Day 2 - TUESDAY
Egypt
Welcome to Egypt, upon arrival into Cairo International Airport you will clear immigration and customs formalities, and met outside customs by our representative for private transfer to your hotel in Cairo for evening at leisure and overnight.

Included:

• Transfer from Cairo International Airport to your Hotel in Cairo.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 3 – WEDNESDAY
Pyramid / Sphinx / Solar Boat / Egyptian Museum / Old and New Cairo / Coptic Cairo / Synagogue of Ben Ezra
Begin your Where it all Began holy land tour with a delicious breakfast, and after meeting your Egyptologist guide to start exploring one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the three great Pyramids of Giza. The oldest and grandest of the three is the Cheops Pyramid built in the 3 rd dynasty about 2690 B.C. Next is the Pyramids of Chefren and wonder at the majestic Great Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grand Pyramid Chefren. In the area of the Pyramids providing for a superb picture take an opportunity to ride a camel with the Pyramids as a backdrop. Continue on to visiting the famous Egyptian Museum, here we will teach you a brief, but colorful insight into the five thousand years history of Egypt's fascinating land. Afterwards we visit Old Cairo, and the City’s cultural landmarks that span three millennium of Egyptian history. Starting with Coptic Church, where you will see 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 Babylon Fortress. 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 journey along our tour, we'll come to the recently restored Synagogue of Ben Ezra - the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt built in 882 AC. Next, we'll explore the spices and silks in the medieval bazaar of Khan el-Khalili, one of the largest 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 your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight Cairo- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Lunch
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 4 – THURSDAY
Sinai Desert / Morah by the Red Sea / Elim / Rephidim / Land of Goshen/Mount Sinai
After breakfast departure by private air-conditioned mini coach or bus to Saint Catherine Monastery 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 (Genesis 16-18). Our tour continues through the Sinai Peninsula and the biblical Land of Goshen to the Mount Sinai area (233 miles) taking approximately six hours. See 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 to visit the desert oasis, then to Wadi Feiran (Rephidim), the desert valley where the children of Israel fought against Amalekites. Next to Mount Serbal, a possible location where Moses held his arms up for victory, we continue inland heading towards the granite mountain of Mount Sinai and Wadi El Raha where according to tradition is the area where the Israelites camped and the golden calf was forged (Exodus 32). After we will arrive to the hotel near Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery.
Overnight Sinai- in hotel near Mt Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 5 – FRIDAY
Mount Sinai to the Red Sea/Mountains of Edom / St Catherine Monastery / Taba Border / Eilat ( Israel) cross to Jordan / Aqaba / Petra
At early day break, those who are physically capable and desire to, will climb-up Mount Sinai Jabal Musa,(6,900 ft) climbing to the summit (750 steps) walking in the Footsteps of Moses and enjoy a time of praise and amazing views of the Sinai wilderness, imagine yourself here rearding from the Book of Genesis where God revealed himself to Moses in the Burning Bush and where he received the Ten Commandments. After our descent form the mountain we return to the hotel to rejoin the rest of the group for Breakfast. Begin a tour the Saint 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 AC) 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. Commence a drive leaving Mount Sinai area toward the eastern shores of Sinai Peninsula, and on the Red Sea north to Taba Border, (Egypt Israel crossing border), lunch provided in Taba tourist area prior to crossing to Israel. After crossing meet our Israeli representative, and welcome to the Promised Land of Israel. We will enjoy a short city tour in Eilat Israel’s southernmost town on the Red Sea. We'll arrive at the Araba Border (Israel Jordan southern border). Cross to Jordan and meet with our Jordanian tour guide, Welcome to Jordan, visit the city and port of Aqaba along the King’ Highway to Wadi Musa then to the ancient city of Petra a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight Petra-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Lunch provided in Taba.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 6 – SATURDAY
Full day Visiting the Nabatean City of Petra, Amman
Explore the Nabatean Treasure City of Petra. After 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, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.C.. Carved out 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 visitor center to the entrance of the dramatic “Siq” (canyon). From the entrance to the Siq there is a 1,250 meters walk to the 1st monument “The treasury”. Throughout most of the day exploring Petra’s incredible structures; Bab Al Siq or in Arabic the “gateway to the Siq,” the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the obelisks and the High Place of Sacrifice, the Theatre carved into the side of the mountain, the Church built in the 5th century AD, the Colonnaded Street, the Lion Triclinium with it’s two lions on it’s entrance, Ad Deir the large monastery monument, the Great Temple complex, and much more. Late afternoon we will drive north to Amman – Jordan’s capital and largest city.
Overnight Amman-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Lunch
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 7 – SUNDAY
Crossing to Israel - Into the Promised Land
After breakfast we journey on our holy land tour to the biblical town of Madaba. The town is well known for its Byzantine and mosaics and for its Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Here we'll see the earliest original map of the Holy Land. Continue to biblical Mount Nebo from which Moses viewed the Promise Land. Mt. Nebo, is believed to be the site of the tomb of Moses, commanding a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. We'll drive by Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus, and cross to Israel crossing the Allenby Bridge. Entering into Israel we reflect on Joshua as he led the children of Israel on this exact path into the Promised Land. We continue tour to drive by Jericho and to the Mediterranean Sea arriving in Tel Aviv. Israel’s largest and most modern city. Check in at our hotel and enjoy dinner. Free time to rest, relax, and explore in 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 Tel Aviv-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 8 – MONDAY
From Tel Aviv / Jaffa to the Sea of Galilee, Mediterranean coast and the Valley of Armageddon
Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias
Begin your tour "walking where Jesus walked' this morning to visiting the Old City Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world of more than 4,000 years, and where cedars arrived to build Solomon's Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). Walk through the narrow streets of Old Jaffa, see St. Peter's Church and enjoy a panoramic view of Tel Aviv resort shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. St. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from The dead (Acts 9: 36 -42). While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner, and the Church of St. Peter marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet. Depart Tel Aviv on a drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24 -48), the center of early Christians, and the capital of Judea under the Roman Empire. Visit the excavations of this ancient city by the Mediterranean Sea, marvel at the Roman theatre and picturesque aqueduct with the ocean blue water behind it, here is where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26). We’ll continue and stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets, and on to enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue on to Megiddo (1 Kings 4:28, 9, 15, 2 Kings 23, Kings 29 & Revelation 16:16), identified as Armageddon (Revelation 16), and witness the remains from Solomon’s days, and view a panoramic site where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought. See the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including a well preserved water supply system. Continue the Holy Land tour along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town Jesus lived in Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16 Luke 4:29, Matthew 2:23), and enjoy a beautiful view from the top of Mt. Precipice, also known as Mt. of Precipitation, and Mount of the Leap of the Lord believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus, described by Luke (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30), we continue to the Church of Annunciation if time permits, and drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11), and on to the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias. The hotels situated right on town’s center and the shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and explore the town of Tiberias.
Overnight Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 9 - TUESDAY
Sea of Galilee, the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights
Magdala / Sail on the Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat / Golan Heights / Upper Galilee / Caesarea Philippi / St. Peter's Fish Lunch / Yardenit
We begin with a special visit to Magdala (Matthew 15:39), best known as the home of Mary Magdalene and where surprising archeological finds are breaking new ground in our understanding of Jesus’ time – and the revolution he launched 2,000 years ago. In Magdala we'll see the ruins of a first century city where an ancient synagogue from the time of Jesus’ ministry was found. After we continue to the Sea of Galilee where you can try to imagine yourself sailing in the Sea of Galilee as Jesus did with his disciples, this is exactly how we begin the day by boarding a wooden boat and sailing on as the disciples did 2000 years ago. We’ll 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 in the shores of the lake. This type of boat was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. We will drive to the beautiful Golan Heights. Visit Banias- ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 and Mark 8:27) where Jesus said “On this rock I will build 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, the river where John the Baptist, baptized Jesus.
Overnight Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Special St. Peter's fish lunch at a fine local restaurant.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 10 – WEDNESDAY
Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River
Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beit She'an / Dead Sea
On your Christian Israel tour today we visit the surrounding area of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus began his early Ministry. Start with the Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8), here Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, see the beautiful Chapel, erected in 1939 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Galilee. Continue down to Tabgha- the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21), at the Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, and a must visit during your Holy Land tour to Capernaum –referred as Jesus “own town” (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 9:1, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) where is believed to have been Jesus' home and the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered, and where he preformed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed. We’ll continue through the Valley of Beit She'an to the ancient city of Beit She'an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31), view the impressive 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, the lowest place on earth. Check in at the hotel located at the shores of the Dead Sea, enjoy optional spa treatments and a massage, swim and float on the salty water of the Dead Sea or enjoy a swim in your hotel pool.
Overnight Dead Sea- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Special spa gift products; Dead Sea mineral mud pack and salt pack courtesy of Daniel Dead Sea Hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 11 – THURSDAY
Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jerusalem
This Thursday on your Holy Land tour we visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of Masada famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Roman Empire. We’ll ascend to Masada by cable car and explore the first century Synagogue, King Herod’s Bathhouse and other sites atop of Masada, descend and continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (Samuel 23), it was here that David composed several of his Psalms, continue a visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll were discovered in 1947. From here on to the Golden City of Jerusalem, and proceed to a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus, where we can take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City Jerusalem.
Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 12 - FRIDAY
Old Jerusalem, Temple Mount in Jesus times, Mount of Olives / Kidron Valley / Garden of Gethsemane / Western Wall tunnels (Kotel Tunnels) / Pool of Bethesda / Church of Holy Sepulcher / Via Dolorosa / Christian Quarter
Friday we begin here a top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1), and where we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 43). Continuing to Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord wept" as he beheld the Holy City. Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the Gethsemane where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Jesus. 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 leading us through the Second Temple era and reveal the incredible construction of the Temple Mount, water supply and Roman street where our Lord Jesus was led to judgment. Continue to St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda. We will walk the stations of the Cross- the Via Dolorosa to visit Judgment Hall of Pilate all the way to Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10). In the afternoon you will enjoy time to shop the colorful bazaars (markets). We'll return and join the prayer at the Western Wall- Pray and leave a note in the crevices of the wall as many Christian pilgrims before you, return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner.
Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 13 - SATURDAY
Jerusalem Old and New City
Mt. Zion / Upper Room / King David Tomb / Jewish Quarter / Ein Kerem / Bethlehem / Church of the Nativity / Shepherd’s Field / Garden Tomb
We start our day with a drive to Mt. Zion with a visit to the Upper room (Luke 22), where Jesus held the Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Continue on a drive through the New City of Jerusalem and pass the Israel Parliament (Knesset), and continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39 -80), visit the Church of the Visitation at Ein Karem then we proceed 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). Enjoy an evening farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

Day 14 - SUNDAY
Enjoy free day in Jerusalem later in the day transfer to Ben Gurion airport according to your flight schedule
After Breakfast, and by 12 noon, Check out from your hotel and store your luggage at the hotel storage room to enjoy free day in Jerusalem. Passengers booked 4 Stars First class hotels, in Jerusalem the Grand Court hotel within walking distance to the Old City. Passengers booked 5 stars Deluxe hotels, in Jerusalem The Leonardo Plaza hotel within walking distance from the Old City and the center of West Jerusalem.
You can visit again the Holy sites and the colorful bazaars, visit Yad Vashem Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, The Davidson Center at the Western Wall, Ben Yehuda street with shopping stores, restaurant and coffee shops, Mahaneh Yehuda market, with authentic Jerusalem Restaurants, and food markets. Explore on your own the newly renovated Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book.
Transfer from the lobby of your hotel to Ben Gurion International Airport 4 hours Prior to flight departure.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to the Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight back home or to your next destination.

Day 15

If your flight departs in the morning you will arrive back in America the same day of your departure. If your flight departs in the night you will arrive back to America the following day of your departure.