LANDS OF THE PROPHETS

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Tour Pace

A well paced tour. Even though this is three weeks in duration, it comprises of three separate itineraries in Israel, Egypt & Jordan. The flights between the countries are relatively short, giving you ample time to settle into your new environment before the excitement of sightseeing begins.

DAY 1 – THU – ARRIVE TEL AVIV

Shalom! We are met at Ben Gurion Airport and transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Hotel: Sheraton Tel-Aviv and Towers.

DAY 2 – FRI – JAFFA EXCURSION

We meet our Israeli Tour Director and see the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and Carmel market before continuing to the artists galleries in the ancient port of Jaffa. A visit now to Mini Israel - a miniature park featuring 330 replica models. This evening we enjoy a Shabbat dinner at our hotel. (BB,HD)

DAY 3 – SAT – TEL AVIV – GALILEE

We explore the Roman and Crusader ruins at Caesarea. Then on via Haifa to Acre to see the fortress, old harbour area and Crusader crypt. We continue to Nazareth where we visit the Church of the Annunciation. Tonight we stay at a Kibbutz guesthouse. Hotel: Nof Ginosar. (BB,D)

DAY 4 – SUN – GALILEE – DEAD SEA

We visit the 2000 year old wooden boat before taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We visit Capernaum where Jesus is said to have taught, and then to the Mount of Beatitudes, setting for the Sermon on the Mount. We follow the River Jordan to the Dead Sea where we enjoy a dip in the buoyant waters. Hotel: Le Meridien. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – MON – DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM

We take a ride by cable-car up to the fortress of Masada. Later we pass the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, on our way to view Jerusalem from Mount Scopus. Then we visit King David's Tomb on Mount Zion, the Room of the Last Supper and the Western Wall. Hotel: Hotel: Inbal. (BB)

DAY 6 – TUE – JERUSALEM SIGHTSEEING

Today we tour Yad-Vashem, the moving museum of the Holocaust. We continue to the Shrine of the Book, containing the Dead Sea Scrolls. Tonight we enjoy an oriental dinner at a local restaurant. (BB,HD)

DAY 7 – WED – JERUSALEM SIGHTSEEING

We visit the Garden of Gethsemene then walk through the Old City to see the Temple Mount. We continue along the Via Dolorosa to see the Stations of the Cross. We also see the Ecce Homo Arch, Pool of Bethesda and finish at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. (BB)

DAY 8 – THU – JERUSALEM – CAIRO

After breakfast we are transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for our flight to Cairo. We are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Marriott. (BB)

DAY 9 – FRI – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

We meet our Egyptian Tour Director before visiting the Citadel and Mohammed Ali's Mosque. Now we continue to Memphis to see the statue of Rameses II and alabaster sphinx. Nearby at Sakkara we view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I. Now it's on to Giza for a camel ride to the Great Pyramid of Cheops and Sphinx. (BB)

DAY 10 – SAT – CAIRO – LUXOR – CRUISING

This morning we fly to Luxor and board our cruise boat in time for lunch. Later we visit to Luxor Temple and tour the temple complex of Karnak. We return this evening for a fabulous Sound and Light show. (BB,L,D)

DAY 11 – SUN – CRUISING – EDFU

We cross to the west bank to see the Colossi of Memnon. We visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, then continue to the Valley of the Kings. Later, we cruise south to Esna, (see Esna Lock closure pg 26) and Edfu. (BB,L,D)

DAY 12 – MON – CRUISING – KOM OMBO

This morning we enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the well preserved Temple of Horus, (the Falcon God). Then we continue to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek the crocodile god, conveniently situated on the river bank. Tonight we celebrate in true Egyptian style at a Oriental Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB,L,HD)

DAY 13 – TUE – CRUISING – ASWAN

We cruise to Aswan early morning. We take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Later, we return to Aswan where we sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan's Botanical Gardens. (BB,L,D)

DAY 14 – WED – ASWAN

This morning perhaps join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel? (see page 26). Later, we visit the Aswan High Dam and also the Granite Quarries, where we see the unfinished obelisk. We disembark and check in to our Aswan hotel. This evening, we are treated to high tea on the terrace of our hotel! Hotel: New Cataract. (BB)

DAY 15 – THU – ASWAN – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

We transfer to the airport for our return flight to Cairo where we visit the famous Egyptian Museum and see Tutankhamun's treasures. Hotel: Marriott. (BB)

DAY 16 – FRI – CAIRO – AMMAN

We transfer to the airport and fly to Amman, where we meet our Jordanian Tour Director. Hotel: Regency Palace. (BB,D)

DAY 17 – SAT – AMMAN – PETRA

We drive to Jerash, finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city. We continue to Madaba where we see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. Later we visit Mt Nebo, before arriving in Petra. Hotel: Crowne Plaza. (BB,D)

DAY 18 – SUN – PETRA SIGHTSEEING

A full day to explore the Treasury, Amphitheatre and ancient tombs of the 'rose-red' city of Petra (BB,D)

DAY 19 – MON – PETRA – AMMAN

Today we drive along the King's Highway to visit the Crusader fortresses of Kerak and Shobak. We then head back to Anman where we see the Roman Amphitheatre and Citadel Hill. Hotel: Regency Palace. (BB,D)

DAY 20 – TUE – DEPART AMMAN

Our tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (BB)

Please note:
In Egypt, all hotels and cruise boats are Egyptian Government 5 Star Rated.

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