EGYPT-JORDAN-JERUSALEM ADVENTURE



17 Days Boutique Tour




The Middle East is a global crossroads where events that shaped holy scriptures took place and stories of King Tut come to life. Discover the history behind Jerusalem and Petra before figuring out once and for all how the Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza. Then, live like a local by savoring your fair share of falafel and relaxing in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.



Day 1 & 2



International flight to Cairo International Airport Egypt


Arrive at Cairo International Airport.


Meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Nile Cruise Dinner with traditional food, music and dancing. (L-D)



Day 3



After breakfast, tour Pyramid of Giza, the most famous structure in the world that withstood more than 6,000 years.


See the Sphinx built in the likeness of a king in Egypt with the body of a lion. Sakkara, site of the Pyramid of Zoser believed to be the first pyramid ever built.


Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum that exhibits more than 120,000 objects of Pharaonic to Greco-Roman period. (B-L)



Day 4



Visit Old Cairo, the Coptic Museum founded in 1910 displaying monuments referred to that period to trace the history of Christianity in Egypt.


Visit the St Sergious Church also called the Hanging Church dating back to the 4th Century AD. It is also the place where the Holy Family stayed in Cairo.


Visit Citadel of Salahidin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali with the twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. (B-L)



Day 5



Leave for Mostord where Jesus caused a spring to flow.


Proceed to Matarya where the Holy Mother washed the clothes of her son and from the water God caused a fragrant plant to grow called Balsam.


Drive to Zeitoun and visit St Mary’s Church where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1968. (B-L)



Day 6



Early morning flight to Aswan.


Check into Luxury Nile Cruise.


Visit Temple of Philae, a pharaonic temple restored by UNESCO. Proceed to Aswan Dam Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. (B-L-D)



Day 7



Early morning transfer to Abu Simbel.


Visit the temple of Rameses II, the greatest pharaoh of Egypt. This is the temple that holds the unsolved phenomenal event that the date of his birthday or ceremonial crowning a ray of sunlight enters the most holy chamber of the temple. Beside it is the of his beloved wife Nefertari, the only temple built for a queen.


Drive back to Cruise Ship and sail to visit Kom Ombu, a Ptolemy period temple. (B-L-D)



Day 8



Sail to Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God of ancient Egypt, the best preserved temple.


Sail to Luxor through the Lock of Esna.(B-L-D)



Day 9



After breakfast, check out from Cruise Ship, visit Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of the kings of Egypt including the boy King Tutunkhamon where his body was returned to his original burial chamber. ( may view his body with optional 100 LE).


Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, funerary temple of the only woman ruler of Egypt.


Drive to the east bank and visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples of hypostyle halls, shrines, statues and obelisks.


Evening flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Check into hotel. (B-L-D)



Day 10



After breakfast, proceed to St Catherine Monastery, the smallest and oldest diocese in the world that houses the richest and largest collection of icons and manuscripts in the world.


Visit Moses Well and the Burning Bush, the only one of its kind in the world mentioned in the Bible where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.


Drive to Nuweiba check into hotel. (B-L-D)



Day 11



After breakfast, board a ferry and sail to Aqaba Jordan.


Meet up with Jordanian escort and proceed to Wadi Rum Camp known for the film Lawrence of Arabia with its moonscape terrain of ancient river beds, towering cliffs and pastel colored sand.


Camp overnight and get treated to a Bedouin dinner and music. Camp under the stars.( B-D)



Day 12



After breakfast, drive to Petra.


Start on a horseback ride or option of renting a horse drawn carriage, followed by a long walk through a Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs.


Proceed gradually to unfold the mystery of the Red Rose City with its spectacular Treasury, Royal Tombs, Burial Chambers and Side High places of sacrifices.


Check into hotel.(B-L)



Day 13



After breakfast, proceed to Madaba, a Christian town known as the City of Mosaics.


Visit churches and buildings lavishly decorated with mosaics, drawings including a mosaic map of Palestine, a 6th century map located in St George Church.


Drive to Mt Nebo, the place where Moses gazed the Promised Land before he died and allegedly the place of his burial. It’s a designated Pilgrimage Site by Pope John Paul 11 after his visit there. Then proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth where you will experience to float on the water known for its healing effects.


Drive to Amman, capital of Jordan.


Check into hotel.(B)



Day 14



After breakfast, proceed to the border of Israel.


Transfer from Jordan side to Israel immigration. After immigration and entry procedures, meet with Israel escort.


Start Jerusalem tour with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives as the morning lends a breathtaking view of the Holy City. Visit the Chapel of Ascension, walk along Palm Sunday Road to Church of Dominus Flevit where our Lord Jesus Christ wept over Jerusalem. Then continue the descent to the one of the most inspiring works of architecture and art, The Church of All Nations,site of the Garden of Gethsemane.


From there drive to Mt. Zion site of the Last Supper.


Continue to Bethlehem and visit the Church of Nativity where Jesus was born. Visit the Manger Square and learn the announcement of the birth of Jesus.


Drive back to Jerusalem.


Check into hotel. (B-L-D).



Day 15



After breakfast, proceed to Pilate’s Judgement Hall and recall the final hours of Jesus life, the Chapel of Flagellation and the Arch of Ecce Homo ( Behold the Man) Walk and pray along Via Dolorosa, the Stations of the Cross where Jesus carried his cross to the Church of Holy Sepulcher to the Garden Tomb, a beautiful ambience to reflect the words of God.


Proceed to the old city and visit the the 1st and 2nd Jewish Temples, holiest site and also the site of the Dome of the Rock, 2nd holiest site of Islam.(B-L-D)



Day 16



Check out from hotel.


Drive to Nazareth, visit St Mary’s Church where the angel gave Virgin Mary the the news that she is carrying a son. Visit the Church of Renewal of Vows where Jesus turned water into wine. Drive to Galilee, stop by the Baptismal Site, of Jordan River, visit the home of St Joseph where Jesus grew up, the town of Caphernum.


Check into hotel.(B-L-D)



Day 17



Check out from hotel and transfer to Tel Aviv International Airport.


International flight home.



Clothing:


Fall clothes. Jacket, zip ups,sweater, t shirts, Bermuda shorts, comfortable pants, casual dinner outfit for dinner Cruise, scarf for holy places,sandals, comfortable walking shoes, beach wear for the Dead Sea including beach slippers.


Inclusions:


1. International flight.

2. Coach Egypt domestic flights

3. Meals as specified

4. Entry tickets to sites Ferry tickets

5. Private touring and guide

6. Taxes and Service Charges

7. 4-5 star hotels double occupancy


Exclusions:


1.Travel and Emergency Health Insurance

2. Drinks not included in the meals

3. Personal Expenses

4. Visas Entry and Exit

5. Tips and Gratuities for Drivers and Guides is a must. \

6. Single room additional fee

7. All expenses not included in the above


Luggage:


1 check in limit to 50 lbs.

1 smaller carry on to fit domestic carrier

1 personal bag comfortable to carry around.


This tour is dependent on travel conditions due to pandemic. All passengers are required to present proof of vaccination. There should not be any travel restrictions to the countries in this itinerary.


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