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Israel, Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

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Be wowed by world wonders and a religious epicenter.

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.

Your tour package includes

• 12 nights in handpicked hotels
• 12 breakfasts
• 4 dinners, some with beer or wine
• 13 sightseeing tours

Included highlights

• Jaffa's Old Town
• Western Wall

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Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.

Welcome to Israel! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Join your Tour Director for a sightseeing tour of Tel Aviv, a modern metropolis located on the Mediterranean Sea.

• Walk through the Old Town of Jaffa
• Discover the UNESCO-listed White City, named for its 4,000 buildings built in the Bauhaus and International styles
• Take in Bauhaus architecture at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square, Independence Hall, and Rothschild Boulevard

Spend a free afternoon in Tel Aviv or add an excursion.

Food of Tel Aviv Walking Tour

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Make your way to Jerusalem and explore the sites of one of the world’s holiest cities with your Tour Director.

• Visit the Israel Museum, where you will get a chance to see the Dead Sea Scrolls
• Spend time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum, which is a world leader in Holocaust education, commemoration, and research

After an included lunch, enjoy a free afternoon in Jerusalem or add an excursion.

Bethlehem & the Church of the Nativity

From $85 per person

Delve deeper into Jerusalem’s holy landmarks and cultural quarters alongside your Tour Director today.

• Soak in panoramic views of the city from the Mount of Olives
• See the Church of All Nations and enter the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested before his crucifixion
• Venture into the Muslim, Christian, Armenian, and Jewish quarters
• Pay a visit to the Western Wall, also known as the “Wailing Wall”
• Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Walk through the city’s bazaar as you stroll along Via Dolorosa
• Head to Mount Zion to view King David’s Tomb and the Upper Room, where Jesus held the Last Supper

Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem or add an excursion.

Masada, the Dead Sea & Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin Camp

From $185 per person

Cross into the Kingdom of Jordan and meet up with your Jordanian Tour Director. Together, you’ll visit Jerash where you’ll enjoy an included lunch, then set off to explore some of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman ruins.

Then, continue on to Amman and enjoy a free evening in the city.

Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Amman, Jordan’s capital city.

• Explore the ruins of the citadel and Roman theater
• Step inside the King Abdullah Mosque, a beautiful landmark dedicated to Jordan’s first king and houses some of his personal items
• Walk through the Old City

Please note: Travelers are required to remove shoes when entering the King Abdullah Mosque. Women must cover their hair, arms, and legs. Men must cover their legs.

Travel to Aqaba, a coastal city located on the Red Sea.

Drive to Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon. Hop inside a Jeep to marvel at the region’s landscapes and petroglyphs during a desert safari led by a Bedouin guide.

Travel to the city of Petra, which was carved into the red rocks of Mount Hor, and embark on a guided tour.

• Learn about Petra’s unique architecture, one of the reasons it was named to the list of modern world wonders
• Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site to the famous Al-Khazneh temple
• See the intricately carved pillars and columns that make up the Palace Tomb
• Stroll through the winding gorge known as the Siq

Please note: In order to enter Petra, travelers should be able to walk two miles round-trip in hot weather over uneven terrain. Other modes of transportation may be available for you to book on arrival at an additional cost.

Later, travel to the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea and sit down for an included dinner.

Enjoy a free morning to relax in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Then, fly to Cairo, Egypt. You’ll meet up with a professional Egyptologist, who’s also your Tour Director, and sit down for a late included dinner this evening.

Join your Egyptologist on a guided tour of Giza.

• Uncover the Pyramids of Giza, the only Wonder of the Ancient World to have survived the modern era
• Visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the largest monolith statue in the world
• Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant
• Enter the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum, and explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts alongside your Egyptologist

Please note: If the Grand Egyptian Museum is not yet open to the public, a visit to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum will take its place.

Explore the capital city of Cairo on a sightseeing tour led by your Egyptologist.

• View a number of the city’s 500 mosques, which display some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world
• Visit the citadel that was built in the 12th century by mighty Salah el-Din and originally used as a fortress before it became the residence of the Sultans until 1850
• Stop at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque

Spend the afternoon in the oldest part of Cairo as you explore the labyrinth like alleys, ancient churches, and ornate mosques as you learn more about Egypt’s history.

• Enter the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches dating back to the 3rd century
• Step inside the Ben Ezra Synagogue and view its ornate Turkish style interior that is a place of pilgrimage for North African Jews

Celebrate your trip with your fellow travelers at tonight’s farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to visit Luxor and further explore Cairo.

Fly to Luxor and set off on a guided tour with your Egyptologist.

• View the painstakingly excavated Temples of Karnak and Luxor, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes
• Walk past symbolic statues, view towering pillars, and see ancient hieroglyphics as you explore the temples

Spend the day touring the Nile’s West Bank with your Egyptologist as your guide.

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs hidden in the Theban hills
• Enter King Tut’s tomb, famous for the ancient Egyptian treasures found inside the complex tomb

Spend a free evening in Luxor or add an excursion.

Nile River Felucca Ride & Dinner

Fly back to Cairo and celebrate your trip at an included farewell dinner this evening.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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• This tour visits Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least two blank passport pages for entry stamps.
• There is no visa required for U.S. and Canadian citizens to enter Israel.
• A group visa for entry into Jordan will be provided for all travelers whose flights have been arranged through Go Ahead Tours, as well as for travelers who book their own flights and provide Go Ahead Tours with their full passport and flight details.
• U.S. and Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa in order to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can purchase your visa at the airport upon arrival for $25. The entry authorities require exact change in crisp, new bills. You can also purchase your visa in advance by using a visa provider, such as our partner VisaCentral . Additionally, you can opt to purchase an electronic visa on the Egyptian Electronic Visa Portal website (Please note: Canadian citizens may only obtain a visa directly from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate). Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-visa in their systems. However, we advise keeping either a digital or hard copy of your e-visa in case of any system failures.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code IJE.
• You will walk for at least 3 hours daily across uneven terrain, including paved roads, cobblestone streets, and dirt paths, with some steep hills.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Your Tour Director, who’s also an Egyptologist, will be with you throughout the duration of your Egypt tour. There will also be additional staff working alongside your Tour Director to confirm logistics, as well as assist with transfers and on-tour flights. Having these staffers, who are solely focused on ensuring all on-tour logistics go smoothly, allows your Tour Director to dedicate even more one-on-one time to teaching your group about Egyptian history and culture. While it’s customary to tip your Tour Director, you don’t need to tip these additional staff members. 
• You will have a different Tour Director in each country on this tour.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Tel Aviv and depart from Cairo. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A flight from Amman to Cairo is included in the price of your tour. The tour extension also includes a roundtrip flight between Luxor to Cairo.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• A sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended for outdoor activities.
• A small bottle of hand sanitizer may be helpful when other facilities are not readily available while on the road.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches, temples, mosques, or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
• Please be sure to take proper care with sun exposure, as the sun can be especially strong in some of the areas you are visiting.
• Drink bottled water only while in Egypt. Refrain from drinking tap water, including when brushing your teeth.
• Bring a small first aid kit, including antacids, antidiarrhea medication, motion sickness medication, and any prescription medications in your carry-on bag.
• In Egypt, avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables unless they are cooked or washed in clean water and peeled.
• Public restrooms in Egypt can be quite bare. We suggest carrying bathroom tissue and hand sanitizer with you.
• Depending on season and weather patterns, air pollution in Cairo may be problematic for travelers with a history of respiratory problems. Based on your health history, please discuss any precautions with your healthcare provider prior to departure.
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications may be banned in one or all of the countries on this tour. Importing these drugs can carry severe consequences, including imprisonment. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to departure to ensure that any drugs you may want to bring with you are legal in all countries you will visit.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• Israeli food is invariably fresh and very carefully prepared. A typical breakfast may consist of sourdough bread with sheep’s-milk cheese and olives, as well as jam or honey. You’ll find everything from Kosher meals to dishes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, as well as the international choices available in any major city. On the coast, fish is an excellent choice.
• Jordanian cuisine resembles that of the rest of the Middle East. Olives, hummus, sesame seeds, and herbs are typical in many meals. Falafel is the main street food and many meals are served with rice. Hummus and salad are also popular and available at many restaurants. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to sip mint tea or Turkish coffee.
• Egyptian cuisine uses the bountiful harvests of the Nile Valley—corn, eggplant, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, and citrus fruits are popular in many dishes. Don’t miss out on Egyptian interpretations of typical Mediterranean staples like baba ghanoush, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves. Tea is the national drink and is offered at breakfast, after lunch, and in most social situations.
• Israel operates on 220 volts and historically uses a Type H plug, with three flat pins. As the Type H plug is being phased out, you will mostly encounter a new socket that fits both a newer, round-pinned version of the Type H plug as well as the European standard Type C plug with two round pins.
• Jordan operates on 220 volts and uses Type C or G plugs with two round pins or three flat pins, respectively.
• Egypt operates on 220 volts and uses Types C or F plugs with two round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in Middle Eastern hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Israel and Jordan are two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is seven hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• Egypt is one hour ahead of GMT, which is six hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 7pm in Israel and Jordan, and 6pm in Egypt.
• You will use the Israeli new shekel in Israel, the Jordanian dinar in Jordan, and the Egyptian pound in Egypt.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• You may find it useful to have a supply of U.S. currency in small denominations when bargaining for everything from taxi rides to souvenirs.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director, $1USD per person per day for the bus helper, and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• In Egypt, tipping is an important part of the local culture and you will be expected to tip for services including, but not limited to, taking photos in some areas or seeing additional exhibits. Travelers should carry small bills (in USD) for this purpose.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
• As dictated by Egyptian Tourism Police, all foreign groups must be accompanied by an armed guard and/ or convoy.
• Be aware of your surroundings, as pickpockets are active at most tourist sites. We recommend leaving your passport in the hotel safe, and concealing credit cards and cash in a money belt or a hidden pouch.
• Bring photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and other important documents. Keep them separate from the originals.

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• Welcome to the promised land!
• Enjoy a private transfer to your Jerusalem hotel with a warm and informative intro to Israel in the company of our knowledgeable representative.
• In the morning, our private guide will meet you at your hotel for an exciting Old Jerusalem walking tour.
• Visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter and explore the extraordinary Western Wall Tunnels .
• Discover the Temple Mount and the iconic Dome of the Rock situated in the Muslim Quarter.
• Embark on a journey through history by walking in the footsteps of Christ along Via Dolorosa , and visit the renowned Holy Sepulchre church in the Christian Quarter.
• Explore the Tower of David Museum located in the Armenian Quarter and take in the stunning panoramic view of Jerusalem from its pinnacle.
• Proceed towards Mount Zion through the Zion Gate and explore the Cenacle , the last supper room, and the Tomb of King David .
• Enjoy the Night Spectacular (Sound and Light Show) at the Tower of David Museum, renowned as "A Jerusalem Journey Through Time."
• Explore Bethlehem by visiting its renowned landmarks, including the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, and Shepherds' Field Chapel.
• Experience a range of emotions upon seeing the Anti-war graffiti on the Israel-Palestine Separation Wall and explore the famous Walled-off Banksy hotel .
• Head to the Mount of Olives and relish the opportunity to gaze upon a breathtaking panoramic view of the Old Jerusalem.
• Discover the Chapel of the Ascension and the Pater Noster Church located on the Mount of Olives.
• Visit the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.
• Experience the vibrant fragrances and delectable flavors of Machane Yehuda Market .
• A private transfer across Allenby Bridge is provided.
• Go cross the Israel-Jordan(Allenby) border and meet our representative on the Jordan side who will assist you with your Jordan Visa on Arrival.
• Visit Amman City and indulge in the Amman food tour . Explore the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre , then savor the flavors and treats while strolling through the old downtown.
• A private transfer to your Dead Sea resort is provided.
• Discover the wonders of the Dead Sea in the morning.
• Head to Petra with your private driver.
• Delight in the intricate Byzantine Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and Palestine, found on the floor of Saint George's Church in Madaba.
• Uncover the secrets of Mount Nebo , the Biblical site where Moses first glimpsed the Promised Land.
• Stay the night in your Petra hotel.
• Explore the enchanting sandstone city of Petra with a 2-hour guided service.
• Walk along the Siq and admire the impressive steep walls on both sides.
• Encounter the Treasury , a majestic carved monument that appears unexpectedly at the end of the Siq.
• Wander around the Street of Facades and discover the Tomb of Unayshu, the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Colonnaded Street along the way.
• Marvel at the size of the Monastery , which is almost twice that of the Treasury and equally stunning in its craftsmanship.
• Head back to your hotel for a night's stay in Petra.
• A private transfer is provided to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo.
• Welcome to the captivating land of Egypt! Our English-speaking representative will meet you in Cairo airport and assist you with your Egypt Visa on Arrival.
• Venture into Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and immerse yourself in a maze of local shops.
• Experience the beloved El Tannoura Dance Show at El-Ghuri Wakala.
• Witness the majestic Great Pyramids on the Giza plateau, an awe-inspiring legacy of ancient Egypt's civilization.
• Take a camel ride for a more-memorable experience of exploring the Giza Pyramids(about 30 minutes).
• Enter the Pyramid of Khafre and explore the secret chambers inside.
• Discover the captivating beauty of the Great Sphinx that once mesmerized Napoleon, presenting a striking scene against the vast desert backdrop.
• Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities* , a remarkable repository showcasing the treasures of ancient Egypt, including the famed Tutankhamun Collection.
• * The Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM) is expected to open in the late Spring of 2024. GH will replace the Egyptian Museum with GEM by then.
• A private transfer is provided to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Philae and the impressive High Dam with your private guide.
• Board the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Spend the night on your cozy cruise ship.
• Explore the unique double-design temple dedicated to two sets of gods: the Kom Ombo Temple .
• Immerse yourself in the rock temple and uncover the Speos of Horemheb at Gebel el-Silsila.
• Enjoy dinner in the serene atmosphere of the illuminated temple grounds.
• Take a horse carriage ride to discover the fantastically well-preserved Temple of Horus .
• Immerse yourself in an unforgettable Egyptian Evening of Fun while savoring a delectable dinner.
• Disembark from your ship after breakfast.
• Explore Valley of the Kings and learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices by entering three of the royal tombs.
• Discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is the only pharaoh's temple on the west bank of the Nile river.
• Have a photo stop at the massive Colossi of Memnon .
• Marvel at Luxor temple 's pillared hall and admire the stunning reliefs on the walls.
• A private transfer to your Hurghada resort is provided.
• Enjoy a leisurely day at a beautiful Red-Sea beach.
• The tour leader will meet you at your resort and guide you on a small-group safari tour to visit a Bedouin Village .
• Drive through the mountains to the Village in 4x4 Jeeps, and discover Bedouin life and traditions.
• Ride a camel and a quad bike to explore the area and witness the amazing sunset views.
• Enjoy a barbecue dinner before heading back to your resort.
• Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer to Hurghada Airport, connecting with Cairo airport for your flight back home.

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Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

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TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional entertainment by sword dancers

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb

Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba, thousands of years old

Visit to Aswan Dam, spanning the Nile

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A 3-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights

A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum

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Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.

Experiences of a lifetime

Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo, at sandstone Petra, and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan's Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5,000 years of history in the world's oldest civilization. Visit pyramids, temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens, traveling to places immortal and intriguing. And indulge in modern-day luxuries, enriched by the past, at premier hotels and resorts with views of the iconic sites you've dreamed of seeing.

Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo, including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat. Begin in Amman, Jordan, with a visit to the Dead Sea, a popular vacation spot for its spas and historical sites... in Madaba visit St. George Church, famous for its Byzantine art and 6th-century mosaic map... re-discover the "lost" city of Petra, carved out of pink sandstone in a mountain pass at Wadi Musa... Board your luxury riverboat at Aswan for a Nile River odyssey to ancient Egyptian sites, including Abu Simbel, the grand temple built by Ramses II, with towering statues of himself... the Philae Temples, a breathtaking complex of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman temples and monumental statues on Agilika Island... the House of the Crocodile and the Castle of the Falcon at Kom Ombo... the dazzling tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens... the vast necropolis at the Valley of Kings and the tomb of Tutankammen... and the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor. Along the way, shore excursions include jeep safaris, a visit to a Bedouin camp, dining at local restaurants, and an Arabic cooking lesson in Amman. Stay three nights at the exclusive Mena House in Giza, your base for exploring the Khufu Pyramid and the Great Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist, as well as treasures of Cairo, including the Hanging Church, the Al Rifai Mosque, the Khan El-Khalili Market, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum.

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Tauck Exclusive – Discover Egypt's Valley of the Kings

4x4 adventure in wadi rum, desert offroad adventure in jordan's wadi rum.

Jordan's Wadi Rum – popularly known as the "Valley of the Moon" – is home to some of the most stunning desert landscapes on Earth. Exploring its beautiful, lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs by four-wheel-drive vehicle is an absolutely unforgettable experience – and we invite you to do just that… and perhaps even ride a camel… on this thrilling off-road adventure!

Abu Simbel – The Temples that Moved

Discover the remarkable temples of abu simbel, one of the most recognizable sites of ancient egypt..

Originally located on the banks of the Nile River for 3,000 years, in an incredible feat of engineering, Abu Simbel was dismantled and rebuilt in the 1960's and relocated on a higher hill to make way for the Aswan High Dam. The complex contains two temples; a large one containing four colossal statues of Ramesses II and a second, smaller temple thought to be dedicated to Queen Nefertari. The entrance way of the larger temple was designed in such a way that on two days of the year, October and February 22, the sun illuminates the inner sanctuary including three statues seated on a bench, one of which is the pharaoh himself.

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Travel Documents

All guests are required to provide their passport information to us at time of booking.

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally , you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Jordan and Egypt. You will need a visa for Jordan and Egypt (both included in tour cost). 

In addition to a valid passport, U.S., U.K. and Australian citizens are also required to have a visa to enter Jordan and Egypt. The Jordanian visa will be issued upon arrival to the airport at no cost. Please note that Tauck will cover the expense of your visa for entry to Egypt, and it will be issued on tour. Please Note: Effective October 1, 2023 Canadian citizens will need to apply for a paper VISA from the nearest Egyptian Embassy or Consulate for entry into Egypt; e-visas will no longer be issued to Canadian citizens. 

If you are citizen of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of Egypt and of Jordan to determine what travel documentation is required. 

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We strongly recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  90  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by CareFree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $769 per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

90 days or more before departure = $600 per person

89-8 days before departure = $1250 per person

7-1 days before departure = $2000 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Besides the checked luggage limitations noted above, you are allowed to bring one piece of carry-on luggage aboard your intra-tour flights, not to exceed a weight of 11 lbs (5 kg),with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 43" (110 cm) due to space restrictions in overhead storage bins aboard the charter flights, motor coaches; larger carry-ons will be stowed in the luggage compartment under the coach.

Carry-on Luggage – General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Throughout the tour, we will provide you with clean and safe drinking water.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country.  These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.

For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here  and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here . You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting.  Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren't required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.

Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site.  It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.

Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective.  Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).

Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations.

If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided. 

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Jordan and Egypt: Petra to Pyramids is an active tour. You should be in good health, able to climb into and out of a small boat and walk reasonable distances over unpaved and uneven terrain. Many of our walking excursions are in and around ancient sites and old city quarters.The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

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We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

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Jordan is approximately 90% desert, with an annual rainfall below 8 in (203 mm) and falling as low as 1-2 in (25-50 mm) in some places. Jordan is a very sunny country with average daily sunshine hours ranging from six to seven hours per day in winter and as many as twelve to thirteen hours per day in the summer. Although summer temperatures are high in the desert, the heat is usually moderated by low humidity and a stiff daytime breeze while the nights are cool and pleasant. You should expect hot and dry summers with cool evenings.

Egypt essentially has a hot desert climate. The climate is generally extremely dry all over the country except on the northern Mediterranean coast which receives rainfall in winter. In addition to rarity of rain, extreme heat during summer months is also a general climate feature of Egypt although daytime temperatures are more moderated along the northern coast. The prevailing northwesterly wind from the Mediterranean Sea continuously blows over the northern coast without the interposition of an eventual mountain range and thus, greatly moderates temperatures throughout the year. Because of the effect, average low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in wintertime to 23 °C (73.4 °F) in summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C (62.6 °F) in wintertime to 32 °C (89.6 °F) in summertime. Though temperatures are moderated along the coasts, the situation changes in the interior, which are away from the moderating northerly winds. Thus, in the central and the southern parts, daytime temperatures are hotter, especially in summers where average high temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F) like in Aswan , Luxor , Asyut or Sohag which are located in the deserts of Egypt.

To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.

What To Pack

Your journey through Israel and Jordan is casual. Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Please be aware that some of the sights we visit, require both men and women to have their knees and shoulders covered, and in some cases wear long pants. Once on tour, your tour director will advise you on appropriate attire.

For travel December through February, you will need a hat, gloves and warm clothes for our travels in Petra in Jordan. Also at this time, the temperatures in Egypt are still hot, so be sure to pack lightweight clothes for touring in the desert. For travel from March through May and August through December, you will need a jacket or fleece, a light sweater for the air conditioning on the planes and coaches. You might consider a small umbrella, not for rain, but for the sun. At the Sofitel Hotel in the 1902 restaurant, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and ladies should wear cocktail attire. The hotel does loan jackets to guests.  Sandals are acceptable for ladies to wear, however not for men.

Most importantly, bring comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in. It is important that your shoes have good ankle support, as we visit some ancient sites where paths and stairs may be uneven and unpaved.  Open-toed shoes and flip flops are not recommended for visits to Petra and most of the Egyptian sites due to the sand and the rocky walking conditions.

Jordan and Egypt are primarily Muslim countries, although the freedom of all religions is protected. Muslim women's clothing often covers their arms, legs and hair. Western women are not subject to these customs, but very revealing clothing is never appropriate and conservative dress is advisable for both men and women in the old part of Amman (downtown), and outside the cities. Shorts are rarely worn by either gender, and would be out of place in the downtown Amman area. Topless sunbathing is prohibited and one-piece swimsuits are preferred, although two-piece swimsuits are acceptable at hotel pools.

Valet laundry services are available at all the hotels.

Beyond your normal wardrobe and personal grooming items, we suggest you also bring along:

• Comfortable walking shoes (VERY IMPORTANT)
• Rainwear, such as a raincoat and rain hat, plus a collapsible umbrella
• Short and long-sleeved shirts/tee shirts (for the warmer, summer months. Extra tee shirts are always a good idea). Please make sure you have your shoulders covered for monuments. Jacket for men  and cocktail dress and slacks/dress for women for evening wear
• Long shorts and pants (many of the sights require both men and women to have-shorts that cover their knees and in some cases require you to wear long pants)
• Sweater; lightweight for summer, and medium weight for spring/fall
• Camera, lenses, batteries, chargers and extra memory cards
• Sunscreen and hat
• Small flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Travel alarm clock (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Copies of your prescriptions from your doctor. While it may be possible to refill prescriptions during your journey, the availability of refills cannot be guaranteed. What's more, refilling prescriptions in foreign countries can be difficult and time-consuming.

Please refer to the Necessary Gear website at  www.necessarygear.com  as one option available to you for renting and purchasing apparel, PPEs, and other items appropriate for your journey.

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Our guide Gadi managed our large group really well in Israel. It would be a lot smoother if we only had 1-2 hotels to pickup and drop off at. 4-5 hotels spread out wasted time in traffic. Gadi had deep and excellent knowledge and a treasured well used Bible to share and his Jewish perspective on the “must see” Jesus locations kept me thinking about how the Pharisees and Sadducee’s viewed Jesus. We needed another hour to see Petra so please try to get the Jordanian tour guide to shorten the much stop. Our scheduled hotel was overbooked and an alternate was sourced but that should have been done during the day while we were independently touring Petra. There was confusion at the airport Jordan to Egypt about the visas we feel this could have been handled better. Egypt was frenetic for sure. Again big distances between Hotels should have been avoided. Gigi was lovely very informative especially at he museum. Loved the pyramids and sphinx.

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Price Includes: 5 star lodging in Cairo, 2 1/2 star lodging in Mt. Sinai, good 4 star lodging in Jordan and Israel, expert Biblical guides, admissions, baggage handling, sightseeing, breakfast & dinner daily, 1 lunch, border taxes ($26), Jordan entry visa for most countries (see "Not Included" section below). Hotel Ratings Chart

Please Note: Egypt, Jordan and Israel gratuities will be paid in advance ($200 per person will be added to your final invoice for gratuities to be paid to drivers, guides and hotel staff).

Not Included: Flight departures (low cost fares available nationwide), transfers (not included unless airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours), gratuities, Egyptian visa ($25 Visa obtained for U.S. Citizens). Egypt visa fee is payable upon arrival at the Cairo airport and does not need to be purchased in advance (except for Canadian citizens). Jordan visa payments are not required for Pilgrim clients originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, & New Zealand. Clients from other countries must be responsible for obtaining Egypt, Jordan, & Israel Visas in advance if required.

Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere.

*Customers traveling to Israel that do not provide their full passport information will incur an additional fee of $160 per person to cover the Israel VAT (value-add tax) on their final invoice.

Deposit Required: A $300 per person US Dollar deposit (which includes a $100 non-refundable service fee) is required to secure a reservation.

Day 1: Departure

Our life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.

Day 2: Arrival Cairo

We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel during the famine! Upon arrival in Cairo we meet our guide and driver who will transport us to the hotel for dinner and rest for the remainder of the evening. We relax tonight as we prepare for the adventurous travel ahead.

Day 3: Cairo Pyramids & Tutankhamen’s Treasures

Today we travel back to ancient Egypt with a full day of touring to the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- the pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx and tour the Egyptian Museum, location of Tutankhamen's treasures and ancient remains.

Day 4: Marah, Amalekites, Mt. Moses

This morning we depart Cairo with stories of the "Land of Goshen" to the north and travel the southward route of the Exodus through the Wilderness of Shur. We learn of the terrain and the history of this region en-route as we stop at Marah (Springs of Moses), the Wilderness of Sin, and further to the south, the Oasis of Feiran. For those who are able, we climb a small hill to the ruins of an ancient chapel that overlooks the palm tree valley where Israel battled with the people of Amalek. One may have his picture taken with arms raised in remembrance of God's victory as Moses' arms were held high by Aaron and Hur. Arriving in the afternoon to the hotel at Mt. Sinai (Mt. Horeb). Those who desire and are physically capable will depart for a memorable walk up Mt. Moses. You may choose to ride a camel part way, stop at one of the stations to take in scenery along the climb to the summit (750 steps) for a sunset to remember. Once at the top, enjoy a time of reflection and praise before departing down the mountain.

Day 5: St. Catherine's, Red Sea, Aqaba

A visit to St. Catherine's Monastery, claimed to be built around the area of Moses' Burning Bush, will be followed by a short ride to the Red Sea. A stop for lunch along the shore will provide a view of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel to the north. Gazing across the Gulf of Aqaba, we can begin to imagine the miracle of the parting of the sea. We then travel north viewing the Red Sea en-route to the border crossing between Egypt and Israel. Transferring through Eilat in southern Israel, we arrive in Jordan Aqaba, Biblical Ezion Geber - the lovely seaport of King Solomon. Our lodging this evening will be in Aqaba or Petra.

Day 6: Petra

This morning we visit the amazing mountain fortress of Petra, known to be inhabited by the Edomites - the descendants of Esau. Begin the tour with a walk through the "Siq," an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone, to the city of Petra carved out of the rose red rock. The Treasury, El Khazneh, is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity. Beyond El Khazneh we are surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra's carved and built structures. Departing Petra, we travel northward on the King's Highway where to the west we view the hills bordering the Dead Sea. This is the area of the hilltop palace/fortress of Machaerus, where John the Baptist was beheaded. We overnight in Amman for this evening.

Day 7: Mt Nebo, Madaba, Tel Aviv

Our morning tour begins in the town of Madaba, the biblical Medeba, 30 kilometers south of Amman. Madaba is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George we view the earliest surviving mosaic map of the Holy 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. Study the panorama as we read the scripture of God showing Moses the "Promised Land" before He brought him home to heaven. As we travel west toward the Allenby Bridge, we view to the north the Plains of Moab, the area where the tribes of Israel camped before crossing the Jordan and picture Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the place where Jesus was baptized. Crossing back into Israel, we drive to Tel Aviv area with the remainder of the afternoon free. You may wish to take a devotional time with the sunset over the “Great Sea,” a time of prayer and thanks for the special blessings ahead, a prayer for the people of this land, and then enjoy a good night’s rest.

Day 8: Caesarea, Megiddo, & Nazareth

After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre, hippodrome, a film on history and the remains of this famous port city, an aqueduct, and then journey through the Mt. Carmel range, where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Next we travel through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, the Armageddon battlefield, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. We drive through the area of Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we visit the Nazareth Village, a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next three nights along the Sea of Galilee.

Day 9: Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Jesus Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Magdala

Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two valuable northern sites. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of alternative sacrifice and Caesarea Philippi, the site of Peter’s confession and pagan worship. We pass the possible site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes in Bethsaida and the Mount of the Beatitudes. Returning to Galilee for a St. Peter’s fish lunch (other selections available), we then visit the ancient fisherman boat followed by a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee. A brief scripture reading and devotional on board brings to life the experiences of Jesus and the fishermen disciples. We conclude our day with a visit to Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. The recent excavation of the first century synagogue and well-preserved village makes Magdala one of the most interesting Biblical sites in Israel.

Day 10: Capernaum, Corazin, Mt. Arbel, Jordan River Baptism Site

Today we visit the Biblical towns of Capernaum and Corazin. Capernaum is located along the Sea of Galilee and was the hometown of Peter. It is likely where Jesus and the disciples lived during much of His ministry while in Galilee. Next, we visit Corazin which offers another example of a Jewish synagogue and a replica of the “Seat of Moses” which was carved out of the local basalt block and from which the scribes and Pharisees would have read the Torah. We enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Galilee region atop Mt. Arbel. Mt. Arbel could likely be the location that Jesus would get away from the crowds to take time in prayer with His heavenly Father. Here our guide will point out the various towns listed in scripture during the time of Jesus. We conclude our day with an opportunity to be baptized at the Jordan River Baptismal Site.

Day 11: Beit Shean, Bethany Beyond Jordan, Abraham's Tent, Mt. of Olives & Garden of Gethsemane

We travel southward this morning to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. During the time of Jesus, Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of the Decapolis - a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and government. Following the fertile Jordan Valley southward, your guide will point out the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey” and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. We pass ancient Jericho and view from a distance this city famed as the oldest in the world. To the east of Jericho along the Jordan River Valley (Queser El Yehud) is the Israeli side of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. In this area Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist; Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan; and the children of Israel, led by Joshua, entered the Promised Land. This afternoon we will take part in the Genesis Land/Dinner in Abraham's Tent, where we enjoy a trip back in time to relive life in the time of the Patriarchs, complete with costume, dramatic presentation, camel ride and authentic food. Arriving in Jerusalem we’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Old City atop the Mt. of Olives and then the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection is important here. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next four nights in Jerusalem.

Day 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Scrolls, Dead Sea Swim

Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand. Afterwards we proceed to Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. Next, we visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This afternoon we have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea.

Day 13: Jesus’ Steps, Western Walls, Southern Steps, Way of Suffering, Garden Tomb

Today we walk where Jesus walked, beginning the day with a visit to the Wailing Wall and then the fascinating Rabbinical Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era. The tunnel and exhibit give a clear understanding of the amazing construction of the Temple Mount, giant stones, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Before exiting the tunnel, we see the immense cornerstone rejected by the builders. Next, we visit the Southern Wall Excavations. This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools. From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money exchangers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place where Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost. This afternoon we move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. From here we will also be able to see the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate, and St. Anne’s Church. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Our guide will explain the differing opinions on the route where Christ was led. (The actual place of crucifixion and burial is a very interesting study!) The climax of the day is the area of Golgotha (place of the skull) and the Garden Tomb, where we celebrate the resurrection with communion and a time of praise.

Day 14: Israel Museum, Friends of Zion Museum, Bethlehem

An interesting and educational time awaits us today at the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of century’s old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and then a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem. This model will help put into perspective all that you have seen over the previous days’ touring. We then visit the Friends of Zion Museum to learn of the 19th and 20th century heroes of the Jewish people. We spend the remainder of the day surrounding the birth of Christ with a visit to Bethlehem. This evening we enjoy a special lecture by a local believer prior to dinner, giving us a perspective of Messianic life in Israel.

Day 15: Home

A very early morning departure for the Tel Aviv Airport for our flight homeward will allow for arrival home by early afternoon.

Important Note: Although the itinerary above obviously emphasizes the spiritual aspect of this marvelous country, our guides are also experts in and passionate about the miracle of the return of the Jews and the restoration of the state of Israel. This fact, along with many modern day topics (military, politics, education, and other cultural aspects), will be woven into the commentary in order to give you well rounded information.

*The tour itinerary is subject to change or be slightly modified in order to best meet the interests of the group.

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The Historic Journey - Israel, Jordan & Egypt Combined

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Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Petra, Amman, Cairo, Nile Cruise

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• Breakfast Daily, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
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• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Flights within Egypt per Itinerary (Flight from Amman to Cairo NOT included and must be added)
• VIP assistance and Exclusive Isram Crossing at Allenby Bridge
• Entry Permit for Jordan (U.S. & Canadian Passports) (Visa for Egypt to be obtained locally at Cairo airport)
• With Nile Cruise Extension: Breakfast Daily, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners
• Visit the breathtaking “Hanging Gardens” in Haifa
• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at Rosh Hanikra
• Enjoy wine tasting at a Golan Winery
• Visit a former Syrian Army Bunker
• Sound & Light Show, Jerusalem
• Tour the Hasmonean Tunnel
• Horse ride in Petra
• Visit the Ruins of Jerash
• Entrance to one of the Great Pyramids
• Camel Ride by the Pyramids
• Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum & enter the Mummy Room at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Thursday: En Route

Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.

Friday: Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport; special meeting, assistance and transfer to your hotel in trendy Tel Aviv’s Mediterranean beach. Balance of the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, Get Together Dinner. (D)

Saturday: Tel Aviv

Morning walking tour through the city’s well known streets including Dizengoff Square ending at Ben Gurion House, former residence of the First Prime Minister. Remainder of the day is at leisure; or take an early afternoon optional visit to Machon Ayalon, the fascinating underground Ammunitions Factory ($120 per person including roundtrip transfers; must be pre-booked with minimum 2 participants). Or, take the optional full day tour of Masada and the Dead Sea ($160 per person based on locally scheduled bus tour). (B)

Sunday: Tel Aviv/Haifa

Depart Tel Aviv and drive to the extraordinary Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center. Continue to ancient Caesarea; explore the Roman and Crusader ruins including the impressive 2,000-year-old theater and aqueduct. Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town where Jesus spent part of his youth; visit the Church and view Mary’s Well. On to the sparkling port city of Haifa; check into your hotel atop Mt. Carmel. Evening: Enjoy Dinner and a special cultural presentation (subject to minimum 10 participants). (B.D)

Monday: Haifa

View the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine and visit the breathtaking “Hanging Gardens”, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive along the coast to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car to see the magnificent underwater grottoes. Continue through the picturesque seaside town of Nahariya to the timeless Crusader city of Acre; walk through the subterranean city and bazaars that recall the colorful middle Ages. Then, to Safed, one of Judaism’s holiest cities; visit the ancient synagogues and the charming Artists’ Quarter. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B)

Tuesday: Haifa/Jerusalem

Depart Haifa en route Capernaum, by the Sea of Galilee, to see the fantastic ruins of the ancient synagogue dating back to the 5th-century. Ascend the strategic Golan Heights and learn about the 20th century battles. Continue to Katzrin, capital of the Golan and to the Monument of the 7th Brigade. In the magnificent strip of the Golan known for producing the finest wines in the world, enjoy wine tasting and a tour of the wine making process. Continue for a visit to a former Syrian army bunker at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americans and Israelis together. Enjoy a late lunch in the communal dining room. Then drive south to Jerusalem, stopping first for a blessing and a toast to our arrival in the eternal city. Overnight in Israel’s capital. (B.L)

Wednesday: Jerusalem

Drive to Hadassah Medical Center to the see the sublime Chagall Windows. On to Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust, visit the Children’s Pavilion and Avenue of the Righteous. Then, continue to Mount Herzl to pay respects to Israel’s founders and heroes. Pass the Supreme Court and the Knesset (Parliament) en route to the Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Walk through the New Israel Museum and the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden; see the Scale Model of ancient Jerusalem. Evening: Night Tour of illuminated Jerusalem followed by a restaurant dinner and the “Night Spectacular” Sound & Light Show at the Citadel Museum (weather and schedule permitting). (B.D)

Thursday: Jerusalem

Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enter the Old City to the restored Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo – the main street of Byzantine Jerusalem. Continue to the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Second Temple and view the Dome of the Rock. Proceed through the Hasmonean Tunnel (tunnel schedule permitting) or tour the Herodian Mansions, a completely excavated residential quarter from 2000 years ago. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; stroll through the exotic bazaars. End today with a visit to the fabulous Friends of Zion Heritage Center before returning to your hotel; or, an optional visit to Bethlehem may be arranged. (B)

Friday: Jerusalem / Petra

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby/ King Hussein Bridge. Our representative will meet you at the Terminal Building on the Israeli side of the Border, attend to all required procedures at this crossing and escort you to the awaiting vehicle to begin your tour of Jordan; an Exclusive Isram Service with no waiting for shuttle buses! Meet your Jordanian guide and begin your drive through the dramatic desert scenery of the Kings Highway. First stop is Mt. Nebo, highest point of the Moabite mountain range, offering a remarkable view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Then proceed to Madaba, home to some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. View the 6th century mosaic map of the Holyland. Lunch en route. Continue to Petra, built by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D.)

Saturday: Petra / Amman

A most unforgettable day in Petra! Your local guide will take you on a tour into the “rose-red” city (by horseback and foot) from the main gate to the beginning of the “Siq”, a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, you’ll see Petra’s most beautiful monument, the Treasury, made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones”, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch, depart Petra and drive north to Amman, the modern and ancient capital of Jordan. Check into your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Sunday: Amman / Cairo

Morning drive to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii of the East”, one of the world’s best preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort you on a tour of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre and the mile long Street of Columns. After lunch, time permitting, continue to Ajloun for a visit to Saladin’s magnificent mountaintop castle. In time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo (Note: Flight from Amman to Cairo NOT included and must be added as additional). Arrive Cairo; transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Monday: Cairo

Morning drive to the new, spectacular, must-see Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (subject to museum opening), the largest archaeological museum in the world with objects covering 5000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization. GEM is host to over 100,000 artifacts, 3500 of which belong to the treasures of the famous King Tutankhamen. After lunch at local restaurant, see the Three Great Pyramids , the oldest surviving structures built by man; enter one of the Pyramids. Stand in awe at the magnificent Sphinx carved out of a single piece of stone, guarding the Giza plateau. Try a camel ride before continuing the tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . The Museum presents a rich, deep insight into Egyptian culture through the ages; enter the fascinating Mummy Room housing all 22 Mummies. Return to Cairo for overnight. (B.L)

Tuesday: Cairo / Luxor / Cairo

Early morning flight to Luxor. Drive past the famed Colossi of Memnon to the beautifully terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Then explore the Valley of the Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs; enter the Tomb of Tutankhamen. After lunch, tour the Karnak Temple-Complex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000-year period. Continue to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the imposing Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades. Return flight to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B.L)

Wednesday: Cairo

Morning visit the Mosque of Mohammed Ali at the Citadel of Saladin . Then drive to Old Cairo to visit the beautiful Coptic Church of St. Sergius , where Jesus and the Holy Family stayed after fleeing Jerusalem. Continue to the 10th century A.D. Ben Ezra Synagogue ( subject to restoration completion ), the oldest in Egypt. Proceed to the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar , where shopping is an exotic experience. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight. (B)

THE HISTORIC JOURNEY with Nile Cruise Extension

Featuring: 5 day deluxe nile cruise 18 days * 16 nights.

Program follows same itinerary till Sunday (arrive Cairo). BALANCE OF ITINERARY

Monday: Cairo / Luxor NILE CRUISE

Take early morning flight to Luxor. Arrive and transfer to your Nile Cruiser for a 5 Day/4 Night Cruise. After lunch, our guide will meet you to begin with a visit to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the imposing Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades, standing alone in the heart of town. Continue to the vast Karnak Temple-Complex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000-year period. Evening, enjoy on board entertainment featuring belly dancing and an Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor. (B.L.D)

Tuesday: Luxor / Esna NILE CRUISE

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs. On to the beautifully terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Pass the famed Colossi of Memnon, standing nearly 70 feet tall. Sail to Esna. Balance of the afternoon at leisure. Join your Captain for a welcome cocktail before dinner. Overnight in Esna. (B.L.D)

Wednesday: Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo NILE CRUISE

Early morning set sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all large Egyptian Temples, built over 180 year period. In the afternoon arrive in Kom Ombo, a hill town over-looking the banks of the Nile. Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the Sun God and Sobek, the Crocodile God. This evening, a traditional fun-filled Galabeya party. Overnight in Kom Ombo. (B.L.D)

Thursday: Kom Ombo / Aswan NILE CRUISE

Morning set sail to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and the granite quarries where the stone for the ancient monuments and modern dam of Aswan were cut. Continue by motorboat to the beautiful island of Philae to see the exquisite, gleaming white Temple of Isis. After lunch, sail on a traditional Egyptian “felucca” (sailboat) which glides along the Nile, passing by Lord Kitchener’s Island and the dramatic white marble Aga Khan Mausoleum. Nubian Show this evening after dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan. (B.L.D)

Friday: Aswan / Cairo

After disembarkation, transfer for your return flight to Cairo. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Or, join the optional tour to Abu Simbel*. Overnight in Cairo. (B)

* Optional Tour to Abu Simbel: Fly from Cairo to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel where you will be met by your exclusive Isram guide. The Temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Return flight to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your cruise. Please reserve at time of booking. $495 per person (min. 2 persons) $655 single traveling alone

Saturday: cairo,   sunday: en route.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight; or extend your journey to Dubai, please inquire. (B)

Please Note: The cruise line reserves the right to alter the sailing schedule.

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THE HISTORIC JOURNEY – LAND PRICES PER PERSON (USD)

(Flight Amman/Cairo is NOT included) (Includes Intra-Egypt Domestic Flights) May ’24 – May ’25

Prices Oct’24-May’25 are subject to change. * Revised touring in Israel due to holidays.

▪ Jul 4 Departure: Nile Cruise program will be performed by Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise.

^ Dec 19 Departure: Revised itinerary for “Without Nile Cruise” option due to compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner at Fairmont Nile City, included in prices.

Tour guaranteed on minimum of 4 passengers. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you’ll be offered the option of touring by Share-a-car in Israel at a supplement of $495 per person (3 persons minimum).

Visa for Jordan (USA & Canadian passports) and Egypt (USA passports only) are included and will be issued upon arrival at airports. Other nationalities, please inquire.

Border Crossing Fees are not included and must be paid locally (approx. $60 per person at printing).

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13-Day Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours

Get ready to experience the ultimate Middle East tour  with this bespoke 13 days Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours package. Visit and explore the relics of ancient Egypt and enjoy a luxurious sightseeing cruise down the Nile.  Spend another night in the vibrant Egyptian capital and board a flight to continue your adventure in Jordan.

Visit the best historic and sites of Jordan, including the magnificent rock carved city of Petra. Travel on to Jerusalem in Israel and visit the same places Jesus visited in this ancient land. Thirteen days of fun filled travel all rolled into one amazing Egypt tour package that really is in a class of its own.

NOTE: Tours run every Saturday, Monday and Thursday

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Day 1: Arrive at Cairo International Airport for your Tour

When you arrive in Cairo for the start of your Egypt, Jordan and Israel tour we will have a company representative and a driver waiting for you at the airport, regardless of what time your plane lands. They will assist you with your luggage and then drive your hotel in Cairo.

After you have checked in, your tour manager will discuss your itinerary with you and answer any questions you might have. He will also confirm pick up times for your various tours of Egypt, Jordan and Israel, and then you will be left in peace to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Day 2: Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time which will have been confirmed with you, your guide and driver will arrive at your hotel and then take you to Giza for a visit to the Great Pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren and Cheops, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Solar Boat which is located near the Pyramid of Cheops. An admission ticket for this small museum is not included in the price of our tour package. Tickets are however available at the site. You can also ask us to include the museum in your itinerary when you book your tour.

After the pyramids, you will be taken for some lunch at a good local restaurant, and then, you’ll travel Saqqara to see the Djoser Step Pyramid. This was the first pyramid ever built in Egypt. Next, you will travel to Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing Tour and Transfer to Aswan

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and then you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum for a tour with your private guide. Among the many exhibits not to be missed here are the treasures and relics from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. These are on display in their own area known as the Treasures Room.

The museum also has a Mummies Room for those who would like to view some real mummies. In order to see inside the Mummies Room, a separate ticket is required. These tickets are available at the museum. Alternatively, you can ask us to include this in your itinerary when you book your tour with us.

After the museum, you will continue on to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your last stop of the day will be at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can combine history and shopping at this bustling market which has been operating since the 14th century!

After your day of sightseeing, you will be driven to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. One of our tour representatives will meet you when you arrive at the airport in Aswan and then you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple Group Tour

After breakfast and a leisurely morning at your hotel in Aswan, you’ll head out for the 3 1/2 hour drive to Abu Simbel to see the two temples that were carved out of a mountainside during the 13th century BC to commemorate the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Actually standing in front of these two temples will be a moment in your life that you will never forget.

After spending some time at the temples, you will then travel back to Aswan and you will be dropped off at your hotel shortly before dinner time.

Day 5: Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

After breakfast and some free time at your hotel, you’ll check out and you will then be taken to board your 5-Star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Lunch will be served shortly after boarding, and not long after that you will be taken for a sightseeing tour in Aswan.

During your sightseeing tour you will visit the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. After your tour you’ll return to the ship in time for a good dinner and tonight you will be sleeping on the water at Aswan

Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Enjoy breakfast aboard the vessel as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus. After visiting this incredibly unique temple, you will return to the boat and it will continue sailing towards Edfu with lunch being served along the way. When you get to Edfu you will be taken to view the Edfu Temple of Horus, the best preserved of its kind. Next, you will sail on to Esna where the ship will then dock for the night. Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner, and another good night’s sleep, this time on the water at Esna.

Day 7: The Valley of the Kings

Today the boat will make an early start and it will head for Luxor. After breakfast, you’ll be taken for a tour on the West Bank. During this tour you will visit the Valley of the Kings, an ancient royal burial ground where 62 ancient Egyptian tombs have been discovered. While some of these tombs are complex structures with multiple chambers, some are far more basic and may only have a single chamber.

While admission for some of the tombs is included in the price of our travel package, separate tickets are required for some tombs, such as the tomb of King Tutankhamun. These tickets are available at the site and must be purchased in person by those who wish to view inside these “special” tombs.

After Valley of Kings, you will continue on your way for a visit the magnificent mortuary Temple of Egypt’s first female Pharaoh, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built in the 15th century BC. As you begin making your way back to the ship you will also visit the Colossi of Memnon.

Shortly after getting back to the boat, lunch will be served and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. Enjoy some afternoon tea, a good dinner, and another peaceful night on the water.

Day 8: Luxor and Karnak Temples and Return to Cairo

After breakfast on board, you’ll check-out disembark from the vessel and you be taken to visit both Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple before you travel to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. As usual, you will be met at the airport and you will be taken to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.

If you are hoping to do something special on your last night in the Land of the Pharaohs, we can highly recommend attending the nightly Sound and Lights Show at the pyramids, and also a Nile River dinner cruise. Neither of these are included in the price of your tour, but we would be happy to make the necessary arrangements on your behalf. Tickets for both of these activities are also widely available through travel agents throughout the city.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Transfer to Amman

At the appropriate time, you will need to check out from your hotel, and then you will be driven to the airport in time for you to board your flight to Amman in Jordan. On arrival in Jordan, you will again be met by one of our tour representatives, and you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying for the remainder of your time in Jordan.

Day 10: Jerash and Dead Sea Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be picked up at the confirmed time, and then travel to Jerash which is home to the best-preserved ancient Roman architecture outside of Italy. After exploring the ruins with a profession English speaking local guide, your tour will continue and you will then travel to the Dead Sea for an afternoon of leisure. Enjoy a spa treatment (optional) with some of the notorious Dead Sea mud and spend some time floating effortlessly on its ultra-salty water before returning to your hotel in the evening.

Day 11: Ancient City of Petra

After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel and then you will travel to Petra where you will enjoy a tour of the legendary Rose Red City of Petra. Also known as the Lost City of Petra, this UNESCO World Heritage Site draws more visitors than any other attraction in Jordan.

This magnificent rock-cut city was established in the 6th century BC by the nomadic Nabateans, who settled down and built the city into a regional center of commerce.

On arrival at the site you will meet up with a specialist English-speaking guide, and then you’ll ride on horseback to the canyon entrance (known as the Siq) which leads to the city. When you reach the Siq you will then continue on foot to get an up-close look at the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Pharaohs Castle and the Royal Tombs, and more. Afterward you have finished at the site, you will then travel back to Amman, a journey which typically takes about 2.5 hours.

Day 12: Jerusalem, Israel Tours

On day 12 of your Egypt, Jordan and Israel tour, you’ll be picked up from your hotel at 7:00 AM and you will then travel to the Allenby Bridge/King Hussein border crossing into Israel, where you’ll be met by your guide who will drive you to Jerusalem.

Your tour will begin with a visit to the Mount of Olives which provides a commanding view of the city and the surrounding areas, including the Jordan Valley. From there, you’ll continue on with a slow walk to the Garden of Gethesemane and the Church of All Nations.

Next, you will head to the Old City and to visit to the Wailing Wall, and if it is open to visitors at the time, you will also visit the Temple Mount where you can see the world famous Dome of the Rock. Afterwards, you’ll follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was buried. Finally, you will travel back to Amman for your last night in Jordan.

Day 13: Egypt, Jordan and Israel Tours End – Departure

Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel in Jordan, and then you will be met at your hotel by a tour representative who will take you to the airport. They will assist you with luggage and check-in, and then sadly it will be time for everyone to say goodbye. Board your flight with a million memories, and have a safe and pleasant trip back home.

Inclusions – What is included in our 13 days of Egypt, Jordan and Israel travel package:

• Meet and greet service at all arrival and departure points
• Customer service assistance throughout your stay
• All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles (unless otherwise stated)
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan (includes breakfasts)
• Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise (full board)
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Amman (includes breakfasts)
• All sightseeing tours listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary ( tours during Nile cruise are group tours)
• Entrance fees to all sites listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Local English speaking guide in Petra for about 2-3 hours
• Local English speaking guide in Jerash for about an hour
• English speaking guide in Jerusalem
• Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo)
• Horse ride in Petra
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in our 13 day Egypt, Jordan and Israel travel package:

• International airfare
• Entry visa for Egypt, Israel and Jordan
• Optional tours not listed in the Egypt, Jordan And Israel Tours itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tipping Kitty
• Israeli departure tax at King Hussein Border between Israel and Jordan

Hotel and Cruise Accommodation (Gold Plan)

• Corp Amman Hotel (4-Star)
• Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (5-Star)
• Tolip Hotel Aswan (5-Star)
• Salacia Nile Cruise [Suite] (5-Star)

Hotel and Cruise Accommodation (Diamond Plan)

• Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel (5-Star)
• Le Riad Hotel de Charme (5-Star)
• Movenpick Hotel Aswan (5-Star)
• MS Salacia Nile Cruise [Upper Suite] (5-Star)

Prices for our combined Egypt, Jordan, and Israel Tours are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2024. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

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Israel jordan & egypt tour - 12 days.

Discover the Highlights of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt with an exciting 12 Day Tour! 

⬤ Day 1 Sunday.   Arrival 

Arrival at Tel Aviv International Airport. A Noah Tours representative will meet you after passport control and accompany you to your transfer to your hotel.

⬤ Day 2 Monday.   Jaffa – Caesarea – Haifa – Nazareth – Galilee

After breakfast drive through Jaffa, an ancient port city and the oldest part of Tel Aviv. Continue on to the ancient city of Caesarea which was built by King Herod the Great while driving along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We will then proceed to Haifa, passing by Mt. Carmel to see the famous Bahai Gardens. From Haifa, we will drive to Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation.  Pass by Cana where the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine took place.  End the day with an overnight in Tiberias/Galilee Sea.

⬤ Day 3 Tuesday.   Galilee – Mt. Beatitudes – Capernaum – Tabgha - Golan Heights 

Start the day with an exciting boat ride on the Galilee Sea. Continue to visit Biblical Magdala and its most recent excavations and discoveries. See the Ancient Synagogue, mentioned in the Bible, from the Period of Jesus. Ascend up to Mt. Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount”.  Continue the day in Capernaum, known as “The Town of Jesus”, and visit the synagogue and Peter’s house. Take a lunch break with a delicious St. Peters fish lunch. Next, we will visit Tabgha, the place where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place. You will also have the amazing opportunity to see the famous mosaic under the altar of the ancient church of Tabgha. Proceed to the Golan Heights and have an overview from above. End the day at your hotel in the Galilee Sea for your overnight.

⬤ Day 4 Wednesday.   Jordan River – Qumran – Masada – Dead Sea

Begin the morning by driving along the Jordan River to Yardenit Baptismal Site. Visit Qumran and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Travel on to Masada where you will take a cable car up to the fortress. The history of the famous Jewish fortification will unfold before your eyes; the palaces built by King Herod, the synagogue, and the bathhouses used by the Jews. Descend Masada by cable car and drive to the Dead Sea for some relaxation and a dip in the water. Overnight at a Dead Sea hotel and spa where you will be able to take advantage of the spa facilities.

⬤ Day 5. Thursday.   Dead Sea - Mt. of Olives - Yad Vashem - Bethlehem - Mahane Yehuda

Check out from our hotel. Start our journey to Jerusalem ascending via the Judean Desert. Go up to the Mt. of Olives, a cemetery that once was covered in olive groves, where you will have a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem. A visit to Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem, located on Mt. Herzl. Depart for Bethlehem to see the Church of Nativity located at Manger Square. Overview of the Judean Desert and Shepherd's Field. Finish the day back in Jerusalem continue the day with an exciting tour of the Mahane Yehuda Marketplace (Shuk) and experience life as an Israeli. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for your overnight.

⬤ Day 6. Friday.   Jerusalem (OldCity) - Via Dolorosa - Western Wall

The morning will begin with the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion. Make your way to Mt. Zion where you will visit David’s Tomb and the site of the Last Supper, also known as the “Upper Room”. We continue to the Christian Quarter where you will enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. From there, walk where Jesus walked and make your way down Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). The day will continue with a trip to The Cardo, what used to be a main street in the Old City during the time when Judea was under Roman rule. Go down to the Western Wall and spend some time in reflection and/or prayer. Overnight in Jerusalem.

⬤ Day 7.  Saturday.   Jerusalem (New City) - Allenby Border - Petra

Today will begin with a short city tour in New Jerusalem, we will pass by the Israeli parliament “Knesset”, and if time permits, stop by the famous menorah. We will visit the Israel Museum, Israel’s national museum, where you will see the Dead Sea Scrolls as well as a model of the Second Temple. Transfer to Allenby Border where a Noah Tours representative will meet you at the other side and transfer you to the beautiful city of Petra. Overnight in Petra. 

⬤ Day 8 Sunday    Petra- Amman

Drive to Petra and enter the Rose City of Petra through the Siq, a narrow passage through the mountains that has inspired people for centuries. Travel up to the treasury which suddenly appears at the end of the gorge, leaving the visitors breath-taken by its size, colour, and beauty. Continue into the heart of this ancient city carved into the mountains, passing hundreds of tombs and monuments and a spectacular Amphitheatre, which once held 3,000 spectators. Stop for a sit-down lunch before leaving Wadi Mussa - the new town of Petra. Drive to Amman. Overnight in Amman.

⬤ Day 9 Monday.  Cairo - Memphis - Sakkara - Giza Great Pyramids

We begin our day with an early flight to Cairo. Once in Cairo tour the ancient city of Memphis which lies some 12 miles south of Cairo. The ancient city is now an open-air museum testifying to the magnificence of its four thousand years of history. Serving Memphis lies the necropolis Saqqara a vast, ancient burial ground, featuring numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser. We then proceed to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx located on the Giza Plateau. The Great Pyramids of Cheops or Khufu; of Khafre or Chephren; and of Menkaure have always loomed large as emblems of ancient Egypt and were listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Valley Temples surrounding the pyramids provide an insight into dominating religious motives of the era. Return to hotel for overnight.

⬤ Day 10 Tuesday.   Cairo City Tour

Visit the Egyptian Museum, with its fantastic display of ancient civilization. Next, see the Mosque of Mohammad Ali, the Citadel, the old city, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue also known as the Geniza Synagogue. Its storerooms were found to contain over 2,000 medieval manuscripts, a collection known as the Cairo Geniza. After, visit one of the oldest and most famous Coptic Churches in Egypt, the El Mullakah Church (Hanging Church). Continue to the City of the Dead, a four-mile-long grid of tombs and mausoleums where people live and work amongst their ancestors. End today's tour at  Bazaar Khan el-Khalili. Overnight in Cairo.

⬤ Day 11 Wednesday.   Alexandria City Tour

With an early morning drive from Cairo to Alexandria, start by visiting Catacomb Kom El Shoqafa, the largest and most important burial site in Egypt. Next, Pompey's Pillar, a memorial column made out of red Aswan granite erected by the Roman ruler of Egypt in honour of Emperor Diocletian. Conclude at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major  library  and  cultural centre  located on the shore of the  Mediterranean Sea . It is a commemoration of the ancient Library of Alexandria that was destroyed centuries ago. Overnight in Cairo.

⬤ Day 12 Thursday.   D eparture from Cairo Airport

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Cairo Airport for departure.

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Family Plan

Comfort Class: Child (2-12) sharing parents' room - reduction of 20%.  Superior: Child up to age 18 sharing parents’ room – reduction of 30%.

Season Periods:

HIGH  &  PEAK SEASONS 2024: 

High Season:

• 22 Dec 2023 – 03 January 2024  (Christmas and New Year) 
• 01 July – 31 August 2024               (Summer holiday period)

Peak Season: 

• 21 – 30 April 2024:                             Passover (Jewish holiday)
• 11 – 13 June 2024:                              Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
• 02 – 04 October 2024:                    Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
• 11 – 12 October 2024:                        Yom Kippur – Not possible for touring
• 13 – 26 October 2024:                      Succoth (Jewish holiday)

Regular Season:

• Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.

HIGH & PEAK SEASON 2025

• Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.  
• 22 Dec 2024 – 03 January 2025  (Christmas and New Year) 
• 01 July – 31 August 2025               (Summer holiday period)
• 12 – 19 April 2025:                           Passover (Jewish holiday)
• 1 – 3 June 2025:                               Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
• 22 – 25 September 2025:             Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
• 1 – 2 October 2025:                         Yom Kippur – Not possible for touring
• 6 – 15 October 2025:                      Succoth (Jewish holiday)
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
• All transfers
• Tour of 12 days and 11 nights
• Hotels with breakfast
• English speaking guide for 10 days
• A/C tourist Van/Minibus/Bus during touring days
• Entrance fees
• 1 flight Amman to Cairo
• Does not include border taxes and fees when crossing the border, please refer to important notices.
• Visa to Jordan and Egypt
• Jordan and Egypt Border fees
• Tips to guide and driver
• Traveler's medical and baggage insurance
• Beverages with meals
• Supplement for private transfers
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the "rate includes" section above
• Entry to inside the Great Pyramids is not included as possible with supplement approximately $25

OPTIONAL SERVICES AND TOURS

Optional services:

•   vip meeting and assitance from the plane sleeve upon arrival USD $85 per person.

Optional tours:

•   Evening dinner and show on a nile cruise.  

Please contact us for details and rates.

Important Notes

Tour starts on Sunday from Tel Aviv and ends the next Thursday in Cairo.

The tour may start on Wednesday from Cairo with a similar itinerary.

During August, the tour Deluxe category is upon availability only in Israel.

During High Season & Peak Season, please contact us for rates and availability.

There are a few options for extension tours in Egypt.

In case of non-availability of a Kibbutz Hotel, a hotel in Galilee will be designated.

Dead Sea hotel is upon availability.

•  Petra Hotel is upon availability. In case of no availability, the overnight will be in Amman.

All rooms are standard rooms. Optional room upgrades are available upon request for a supplement fee.

All categories of hotel class stay in the same Kibbutz Hotel in the Galilee no matter which hotel class was booked, except Executive.

Option for Superior and Deluxe class to upgrade to a non-Kibbutz Hotel for a supplement fee.

In case the hotels mentioned in the table are not available, a similar hotel from the same category will be booked.

For single travellers, kindly contact us.

All tours may be operated as private tours at an additional cost.

In order to pre-issue visas to Jordan and Egypt, we require a scanned copy of all clients' passports.

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HOLY LAND CHRISTIAN COMBINATION EGYPT, JORDAN, AND ISRAEL TRAVEL TOUR PACKAGE

15 day egypt, jordan, and israel holy land fully escorted tour w/ 5 star deluxe or 4 star first class hotel accommodations plus 1 – night stay in petra, 1 - night stay in the dead sea resort area & 2 - nights stay on the shores of the sea of galilee.

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15 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS TOUR DEPARTS MONDAY AND ARRIVES ON TUESDAY IN CAIRO EGYPT

• Fully Escorted Christian Group Tour of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel
• Join our Signature Designed Holy Land Tour Operated by Us
• Small Group Touring All Day (some companies only tour half-day)
• This is a small group tour and it is also available as a private tour for portion of tour (contact us for private tours)
• Stay in a 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class Hotel Accommodations
• Tour one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza
• Stay one Night in Petra, minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Petra
• Special visit to Magdala, known as the home of Mary Magdalene
• Sail on a Boat Ride in the Sea of Galilee
• Stay one Night in the Dead Sea Resort Area
• Dead Sea Spa Gift Products Courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel for our Guest
• Breakfast Buffet Daily 
• A Special Complimentary St. Peter's Fish Lunch by the Sea of Galilee
• Dinner Daily
• Lunch Included during Tour one Day in Cairo
• Lunch Included in Taba at Local Restaurant (prior to crossing to Israel)
• English Speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian Sites and Teachings
• Professional Egyptologist Tour Guides for the Egypt portion of Tour are Licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
• Professional Tour Guides for the Jordanian portion of Tour are Licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism
• Professional Tour Guides for the Israel portion of Tour are Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
• NO ADDED FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

FIFTEEN DAY TOUR

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

Day 2 - TUESDAY Egypt W elcome 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 Previous Left arrow key Next Right arrow key     Close Cairo for evening at leisure and overnight.

• 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 After your buffet breakfast meet your Egyptologist guide to start our Where it all Began Tour, and visit one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, the three Pyramids of Giza . The oldest and largest of the three is the Cheops Pyramid built 3rd dynasty about 2690 B.C. Next is the Pyramids of Chefren and visit 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 making for a great picture take an opportunity to ride a camel with the Pyramids in the background. 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's fascinating land. Afterwards we visit Old Cairo , and 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 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 stroll along, 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 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 your hotel in Cairo. Overnight-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.

Day 4 – THURSDAY Sinai Desert / Marah 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 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 (Exodus 15:22-23) . 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 mountain of Mount Sinai (Exodus 19) and Wadi El Raha where according to traditions is the area where the Israelites camped and the golden calf was forged (Exodus 32) . We will arrive at the hotel near Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery. Overnight in hotel near Mt. Sinai-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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 day break, those who desire and are physically capable, will climb-up Mount Sinai Jabal Musa (6,900 ft) climb to the summit (750 steps) walking the Footsteps of Moses and 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 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. Lunch will be provided in Taba at local restaurant prior to crossing border in to Israel. Leaving Mount Sinai area toward the eastern shores of Sinai Peninsula and on the Red Sea north to Taba Border Crossing ( Egypt Israel border ), lunch provided in Taba prior to crossing in to Israel. After crossing meet our Israeli representative and welcome to Israel. We will take 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 (Numbers 20:18-21, 1 Samuel 14:47, 2 Kings 14:7, Isaiah 34:5-8, Jeremiah 49:16-18) . Overnight hotel in Petra-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

• Lunch provided in Taba at local restaurant prior to crossing to Israel

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 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 we will explore 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. In the late afternoon we'll drive north to Amman - Jordan’s capital and largest city. Overnight in Amman Hotel-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 7 – SUNDAY Crossing to Israel - Into the Promised Land Madaba / Mount Nebo / Cross to Israel / Jericho / Tel Aviv After breakfast we head to the biblical town of Madaba . The town is best known for its Byzantine and mosaics and for its Greek Orthodox Church of St. George . Here we'll view the earliest original map of the Holy Land. We continue to the biblical Mount Nebo (Deuteronomy 34) 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'll 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 continue to drive by Jericho and to the Mediterranean Sea on our way to 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-  including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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 In the morning visit to the Old Town Jaffa , walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world and where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon's Temple ( 2 Chronicles 2:16 ), see St. Peter's Church and take a spectacular view of Tel Aviv Shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36-43) . While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner . St. Peter's Church  marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16) . Depart Tel Aviv driving north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima (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'll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka) , where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24) . We continue and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16) , the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16) where it is prophesied the gathering of the armies for the end of times will take place. See the remains from Solomon’s days, view the valley where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought (Revelation 16:14-16) . 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, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23) we will take a beautiful view from the top of Mount Precipice , also known as Mount of Precipitation , or Mount of the Leap of the Lord . It's believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30) , continue to the Basilica of Annunciation the church and site that celebrates the news from Gabriel that Mary would give birth to Jesus (Luke 1) . If time permits, and we'll 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 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.

Day 9 - TUESDAY Sea of Galilee, the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights Magdala / Sail the Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat / Golan Heights / Upper Galilee / Caesarea Philippi / St. Peter's Fish Lunch / Yardenit We begin this Holy Land touring day with a visit to Magdala (Matthew 15:39) , known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Here we'll explore a first century Jewish city where Jesus' healed the afflicted, and the oldest excavated synagogue from the time of Jesus' ministry where surely he taught. After we board a wooden boat and sail on as the disciples did 2,000 years ago on the Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25) , and where He made one of the most dramatic miracles, walking on water (Mark 6:47-52) , and it was here along the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus appeared for a third time after being raised from the dead, and asked his disciples to throw their net to the right side of the boat and caught many fish, and where the Lord made the disciples breakfast  (John 21) . 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. This 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” (Matthew 16:18) . Continue to the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee, returning to the Sea of Galilee and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit on the Jordan River, where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters where the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven, when  John the Baptist baptized up out of the water Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17) . Overnight Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

• Special St. Peter's fish lunch.

Day 10 – WEDNESDAY Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beit She'an / Dead Sea Today we'll visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount , see the famous Church of the Beatitudes  chapel, constructed between 1936 and 1938 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi and enjoy the view. Visit Tabgha - the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21) , Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, Capernaum ( Matthew 4:13, 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 (Luke 4:38-40) . Journey through the Valley of Beit She'an to the ancient city of Beit She'an (Mark 5:20, Mark 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 (2 Samuel 21:12-14) , 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, 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.

• Special spa gift products; Dead Sea mineral mud pack and salt pack courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel.

Day 11 – THURSDAY Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jerusalem Today on your Holy Land tour will visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of 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, 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 (1 Samuel 23) , it was here that David composed several of his Psalms, next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll were discovered in 1947. Continue to the Golden City of Jerusalem , and proceed to a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus , and 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.

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 From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1) we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 43) . We pass by Pater Noster Church standing on the traditional site of Christ's teaching of the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:2-4) , and visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord wept" as he beheld the Holy City (Luke 19:41-44) . Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36)  where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. In the Garden of Gethsemane the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39) and his disciples customarily visited, which allowed Judas to find him on that fateful night of his arrest (Luke 22:47-52) , and it's in Gethsemane where an angel from heaven appears to strengthen Jesus  (Luke 22:43) , and where he found his disciples sleeping and awakes them and tells them to get up and pray (Luke 22:46) . 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 (John 5) , where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5) . We will walk the Stations of the Cross - the Via Dolorosa including Station 2 Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33) , located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross , all the way to the final Station 14 inside  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 join the prayer at the Western Wall , and after return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 13 - SATURDAY Jerusalem Old and New City Mt. Zion / Upper Room / King David Tomb / Jewish Quarter / Ein Kerem / Bethlehem / Church of the Visitation / Church of the Nativity / Shepherd’s Field / Garden Tomb We begin the day going to Mount 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 and pass the Knesset (Israel Parliament) and continue to Ein Karem , the birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80) , the one to announce the coming of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3) . Visit the Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus', to Elizabeth , the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39-56) , then continue to Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5) , and visit the Church of Nativity . Proceed to see the Shepherd’s Field  where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:8-20) . In the afternoon visit The Garden Tomb , to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer. Enjoy a evening farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

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 in the hotel storage room to enjoy a free day in Jerusalem. Passengers booked 4 Stars First class hotels, Jerusalem the Grand Court hotel within walking distance to the Old City. Passengers booked 5 stars Deluxe hotels, in Jerusalem The Leonardo Plaza hotel is within walking distance from the Old City and the center of West Jerusalem. You can visit again the Holy sites and the colorful bazaars, Yad Vashem Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, the Davidson Center at the Western Wall, Ben Yehuda street with shopping stores, restaurants, 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.

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

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.

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Gunfire has been exchanged at the border between Egypt and Gaza, reportedly between Egyptian guards and Israeli soldiers.

Arabic news outlets, including Al Arabiya, reported that border guards opened fire on Israeli soldiers in Rafah and they responded.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on its Telegram channel that a "shooting incident occurred" at the Egyptian border on Monday, but did not provide any other details.

"The incident is under review and discussions are being held with the Egyptians," the IDF said.

A journalist at the Israeli KAN News channel wrote on X, formally Twitter: "An unusual exchange of fire was recorded this morning between IDF forces and Egyptian army soldiers in the Rafah crossing area. An Egyptian soldier was killed in the incident. There were no casualties on the Israeli side."

Jordanian news outlet Roya News said that the Israeli Military Censor, a unit of the IDF's Directorate of Military Intelligence, has told Israeli media not to report on the shooting.

It comes after Israel launched strikes on the city of Rafah in Gaza on Sunday, which Israel said hit a Hamas installation, killing two senior figures.

Forty-five people died in the attack, according to the Associated Press, citing the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between militant and civilian deaths. It pushes the total reported death toll in Gaza to more than 36,000.

Around half of Gaza's population has been living in Rafah, many of whom have been displaced from their homes and forced to flee as a result of Israel's war on Hamas after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7.

Israel's ally France said it was "outraged" by what happened in Rafah.

President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X: "These operations must stop. There are no safe areas in Rafah for Palestinian civilians. I call for full respect for international law and an immediate ceasefire."

This all happened despite the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague ordering Israel to halt its military operation.

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Israel Opposition leader Yair Lapid said at the time: "The ICJ's failure to directly link the end of the military operation in Rafah to the release of the hostages and Israel's right to defend itself against terror is an abject moral failure."

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It was another close call. When a clash between Egyptian and Israeli soldiers near Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip left one Egyptian dead, it raised the specter — yet again — of a spark that would set off a conflagration across the Middle East.

Both countries moved swiftly to contain the fallout, a sign of the durability of their decades-long diplomatic ties. Egypt’s military spokesman talked about a “shooting incident” but did not mention Israel, while the Israeli military said “dialog was taking place with the Egyptian side.”

But Monday’s skirmish was the latest in a string of events underscoring the region’s volatility since Oct. 7, and the risk that the Israel-Hamas war will rattle long-standing peace agreements — nurtured by Washington for decades — between Israel and its neighbors.

Relations between Egypt and Israel have been strained for months, with Cairo intent on stopping any Israeli effort to drive Gaza residents onto Egyptian territory.

Tensions only worsened after Israel pushed into the south Gazan city of Rafah this month — where an estimated 1.4 million of Gaza’s residents had taken refuge — and seized the Palestinian side of the crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor, an almost 9-mile-long and 300-foot-wide path along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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In response, Egypt shut down humanitarian deliveries via Rafah, insisting administration of the crossing return to Palestinian control and that Israel was violating decades-old security arrangements that limited the number of soldiers and equipment on either side of the border.

But Monday’s shooting, the first deadly clash between Egyptian and Israeli forces since the war began, illustrates the risks of spillover in the fighting as Israel presses its offensive into Rafah and operates in close proximity to Egyptian units, not to mention Egyptian civilians living close to the border.

“This will happen again,” said Samir Ragheb, an Egyptian analyst and chairman of the Cairo-based Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies.

“Committees [are] investigating the incident and [there’s] dialogue between the two sides,” he said. “All that’s fine. But there’s no guarantee for what comes later. ... This is dealing with the symptom not the disease: which is that Israel is in Rafah and on the border where it shouldn’t be.”

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On Tuesday, in response to questions about tanks appearing on the streets of Rafah for the first time in the war, Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said troops had “detected tunnels running along the Philadelphi Corridor ... going to Sinai.”

Egyptian officials have repeatedly dismissed Israeli accusations of allowing smuggling as “groundless,” adding that it has destroyed thousands of tunnels, created a buffer zone and built a barrier to prevent weapons transfers.

Details of exactly how the clash occurred remain murky. Initial Israeli reports said the Egyptian side was the first to open fire, while Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News said preliminary investigations indicated a skirmish had started between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters, with shots fired in multiple directions. That led an Egyptian security team member to take protective measures and “deal with the source of fire,” the news agency said.

“This is what Egypt has warned against for months,” an unnamed Egyptian security official told Al Qahera on Monday. “The Israeli attack on the Philadelphi Corridor creates field and psychological conditions that are difficult to control and liable to escalate.”

The killing of the soldier has ratcheted up anti-Israel sentiment in a country that has never managed more than a so-called cold peace with its neighbor, despite being the first Arab nation to sign a peace treaty with Israel in 1979.

“There are 115 million Egyptians who are not happy with what’s happening in Gaza,” Ragheb said. “They’re watching it every day on television screens. The Egyptian soldier stationed at the border is seeing massacres in real time before his very eyes. So this will be a provocation.”

Some of that anger could be seen on Tuesday, when dozens gathered in the central Egyptian village of Agameyin for the burial of the slain soldier, 22-year-old Abdullah Ramadan. Thousands left comments on his Facebook page, calling him a martyr and a hero, and excoriating the government for tamping down the matter.

Though the Egyptian government says it aims to preserve the peace treaty, popular rage against Israel may force it into taking measures it would rather not take.

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“The problem for Egypt is that public opinion is already at a boiling point because of what’s happening in Gaza,” said Mouin Rabbani, an analyst and nonresident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. “If you now add dead Egyptians to the mix, that makes it all the more combustible. Should government officials get to a point where they have to do something to defuse discontent, then they may feel Israel’s conduct has created such public pressure on them that they have no choice but to do something more significant.”

A wider Israeli assault on Rafah could very well be that tipping point. On Sunday, hours before the shooting, Israeli warplanes attacked what they said were Hamas high-level targets in Rafah, killing 45 people in the process, Palestinian authorities say, and spurring a tsunami of international anger.

The wider destruction, meanwhile, has reached unprecedented proportions, aid groups say, with more than 36,000 people killed in Gaza, according to the Gazan Health Ministry, including many women and children. In the three weeks since Israel began what it called a limited operation in Rafah, around 1 million people have had to flee, many of them displaced before by the violence, according to the U.N.’s agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

“This happened with nowhere safe to go and amidst bombardments, lack of food and water, piles of waste and unsuitable living conditions,” UNRWA said on X on Monday. “Day after day, providing assistance and protection becomes nearly impossible.”

The war was sparked after Hamas operatives killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel, mostly civilians, and saw 250 others taken hostage. About 100 hostages remain in Gaza, along with the bodies of more than 30 others.

Few believe the Israel-Egypt peace treaty — a mainstay of Egypt’s foreign policy that brings in roughly $1.3 billion every year in military assistance from the U.S. — is at serious risk. But there’s little doubt the situation is affecting coordination between the two nations, said Rami Dajani, project director of Israel and Palestine with the International Crisis Group.

“The cumulative effects of these events impact how these agreements are functioning and the practical, real-life channels of communication on intelligence and security,” he said.

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It also raises questions about how both sides will manage the border area in the future.

“For both sides, it’s not a question of walking away from the treaty,” said Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former Arab-Israeli negotiator.

But with Israel seeking greater control over Gaza through the Philadelphi Corridor while Egypt insists it won’t reopen the crossing without Palestinians in control, matters are likely to be fraught for a long time.

Said Miller: “All of this poses an enormous amount of problems for the proverbial day after.”

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WASHINGTON (7News) — World Central Kitchen (WCK) officials told news outlets Tuesday that they've provided more than 50 million meals to Gaza Strip residents, but still struggle with providing food in the northern region as Israel's war with Hamas continues.

The humanitarian nonprofit founded by D.C.-chef José Andrés said a steady flow of 250,000 meals a day is provided to residents via 70 community kitchens and two main kitchens in Deir al Balah and Mawasi.

Officials said there are no WCK -supported kitchens in the northern part of the territory and that it's difficult to get ready-to-eat meals on convoys already heading up to the area.

"We may reach out to some of these organizations to see if we can donate food to the north because obviously we want to help as much as we can," said John Torpey, Middle East activation manager for WCK. "And if we have if we have the resources to do that, we'd love to be part of some of those convoys in the north."

An apparent need for aid in the war-torn region has only increased a month since resuming operations after the deaths of seven volunteers due to an Israeli missile strike . WCK has since named their Mawasi kitchen after one of the victims Damien Sobol.

The agency currently has three main kitchens and is looking to open a fourth one soon, though its Rafah kitchen isn't currently operating, officials said.

"Jose our founder says the decision to restart feeding in Gaza was both the hardest and the simplest one we can make our mission is simple to be the first to the frontlines providing meals in response to humanitarian climate and community crisis," a spokesperson with WCK said.

Andres has heavily criticized the Israeli government after the April 1 strike, but an agency official said WCK maintains some communication with leaders as they coordinate routes.

"For every movement, we send them all the packing lists of everything that's going in," Torpey said " [I]t's very important for the ease of getting food in to be very transparent about what we're bringing in and giving them a heads up on what we're bringing in."

In the last week, 100 WCK supply trucks have entered the Gaza Strip via the Karem Shalom crossing between Israel and Egypt, and the agency said they opened a new supply route from Jordan and have received some supplies via Cyprus. Jordanian suppliers have also reportedly provided kitchens with rice, cooking oil, beef, and chicken.

The United Nations has criticized Israel for not allowing for more humanitarian aid deliveries to safely cross into the territory, something that the Israeli government has argued against.

Since the conflict began, the United Nations said over 36,000 Palestinians have died, and another 1,500 Israelis and foreigners have also died.

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Israel is set to launch a travel authorization program for foreign visitors to the country, beginning with a pilot program starting on Saturday for travelers arriving from the U.S. and Germany.

The program, which is similar to those used in the U.S., Canada and Australia, will require non-Israeli passport holders traveling to the country to obtain electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) – through israel-entry.piba.gov.il – before setting off on their trip.

In a statement this week, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said the new program was aimed at improving security, immigration and general services. 

The ministry said it would “help the authorities to obtain information about the passenger before he or she even boards the plane, and if a problem arises that prevents him or her from entering Israel, the passenger will be referred to the Israeli embassy in his or her country of residence.”

“It will prevent any unpleasant surprises for passengers who land at the border and are refused entry,” the statement said. 

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism also explained that the new system would speed up online confirmations and “allow for a simplified, stress-free entry process through electronic check-in machines when visiting Israel.”

Over the past two years, as Israel slowly reopened its borders following the COVID-19 pandemic, tourists arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv had been subjected to lengthy waits at passport control, while Israelis with biometric passports could whiz through using electronic scanning machines.

The ministry said that starting on July 1, travelers from all visa-exempt countries will be able to take advantage of the pilot program, and from Aug. 1, the new system will be instituted as the new entry protocol for all incoming travelers from visa-exempt countries. 

Once approved for travel through the system, visitors will be permitted to stay in Israel for up to 90 days and the authorization will remain valid for up to two years, or until the passport used to apply for the ETA-IL has expired.

The ministry also emphasized that during the pilot phase June 1-July 31, the $7 application fee will be waived.

“As a tech-forward county, streamlining the entry process with the new online ETA-IL application is a natural progression,” said Eyal Carlin, commissioner of tourism to North America in Israel’s Tourism Ministry. “It will allow for smoother arrivals and more time for travelers to enjoy all Israel has to offer.”

“While we are currently in a challenging time, we encourage those with an interest in visiting the country to take note of the new entry process as they continue their travel planning,” he said.

Israel first announced that it would be implementing a travel authorization system for all foreign visitors, including U.S. citizens, last year as it was in the final phase of applying for the U.S.’ coveted Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

In September 2023, after more than three decades of attempts, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Tony Blinken announced that Israel’s application to the  VWP had been successful. On Nov. 30, the country was fully incorporated into the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), allowing Israeli citizens to apply for visa-free travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days.

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Israel-Gaza live updates: 18 arrested in Jerusalem Day chaos

Right-wing Israelis attacked Palestinians and journalists in the Old City.

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At least 18 suspects were arrested on suspicion of "violent crimes, assault and threats and disorderly conduct at the annual march to mark Jerusalem Day," according to Israeli Police.

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The march left a trail of violence as it kicked off in the early afternoon of Wednesday. Predominantly right-wing Israeli ultra-nationalists attended, many very young, marching through Muslim areas of Jerusalem’s Old City and attacking local business owners and journalists.

Among those arrested were suspects of different ages involved in “various incidents of violence in the Old City, possession of a knife and threats towards police officers,” police said.

Some of the roads that were blocked were opened to traffic and the police continue to work to maintain security and order.

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"We have seen hospitals being bombed. We have seen refugee camps being bombed. We have seen humanitarian warehouses being bombed. The situation is apocalyptic," Karin Huster, a Doctors Without Borders nurse, said in a statement Wednesday.

"While the Rafah crossing point remains closed, these repeated mass casualties incidents are bringing the health system to the point of collapse," Doctors Without Borders said in a statement.

Medical teams at Al-Aqsa hospital -- one of the only remaining functional health facilities in central Gaza -- have received a huge influx of patients, many of whom arrived with severe burns, shrapnel wounds, fractures and other traumatic injuries.

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The U.S. continues to push Hamas to agree to the cease-fire proposal President Joe Biden outlined Friday, saying Hamas' stated opposition to the deal has yet to be officially transmitted.

"We've seen some public comments from Hamas officials, but we have not yet gotten an official response from Hamas to the Qataris, who are the mediator to whom Israel gave their proposal that was transmitted to Hamas," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" Wednesday.

"The ball is in Hamas's court," Sullivan continued. "Israel has accepted the proposal. The world has endorsed the proposal. Now it's time for Hamas to say yes to it."

Sullivan argued the latest multi-phase proposal is key to ending the war, returning hostages, and increasing the flow of aid into Gaza, while ensuring Israel's security and a better future for Palestinians.

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"That's what's on offer," Sullivan said. "That's what Hamas needs to step up and take and we're awaiting to get their official response."

Asked whether Biden thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was prolonging the war for political gain — which he suggested in a Time magazine interview out Tuesday — Sullivan pointed to Biden's answer to a question Tuesday evening asking if Netanyahu was playing politics.

"I don't think so. He's trying to work out the serious problem he has," Biden said Tuesday.

"And from our perspective, we're not going to delve into Israeli politics," Sullivan added. "What we're going to do is focus on the fundamental task at hand, which is President Biden's effort to end this war, get the hostages home, make sure Israel's safe and make sure the Palestinian people have a decent future."

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