Itinerary Day 1+ 2:28-29 Oct 10 Australia-Amman Upon arrival at QAI Airport, our airport staff will meet & assist with immigration, and customs. drive to Madaba to visit the St. George Church, where the 6th century map of the Holy land is laid, then a short ride to Mt. Nebo where Mosses saw the promised land (site visited by the pope in 2009). After the visit of Mt. Nebo drive to Amman the capital of Jordan to visit the Citadel, Archeological museum, folklore museum, Roman theater, drive through the old and new parts of the city. Dinner and overnight in Amman
Day 3: 30 Oct 10: Amman-Petra-Amman
After breakfast, drive to Petra (one of the new 7 wonders of the World) to visit the Siq, treasury, Royal tombs, Nabtean theater. Drive back to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 4:31 Oct 10 Amman-TiberiasAfter breakfast, depart Amman for Tiberias. Drive north to Jerash, which was founded by the soldiers of Alexander the Great in 300 B.C. Jerash now stands as the best preserved ruins of a provincial Greco-Roman city in the world. Along a 2-mile stretch we'll see the oval shaped forum encircled by 56 graceful Roman columns, Hadrian's Arch, the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, and the massive Roman Theater. Here you will have an opportunity to see an optional live re-enactment of a Roman chariot race and a demonstration of Roman army tactics. Continue to Sheikh Hussein Bridge and cross into Israel. Overnight Tiberias
Day 05: 1 Nov 10: Tiberias-Sea of Galilee
After breakfast take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on the water (Matthew 14: 22-23). The ride will end at Ginnosar, where we shall visit the Ancient Boat from the time of Jesus that was found nearby. Drive to the Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 7) where we shall visit the heptagonal church that was built by the Italian architect Berluzzi.
Proceed to Tabgha, where we shall visit the Church of the Loaves and the Fish (Matthew 14: 14-34) and the Church of Mensa Christi, where Jesus elected Peter as His Representative on Earth (John 21).
Driving along the North shores of the Sea of Galilee we shall reach Capernaum, the town of Jesus, where he lived in the house of Peter performing from there his miracles and healings (Matthew 4: 13, Matthew 8: 14-15).
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 06: 2 Nov 10: Nazareth-Cana-Mt Tabor After breakfast drive to Nazareth, visiting the Church of Annunciation (Luke 26: 28) and Mary's Well (in the Greek Orthodox Church).
Drive on to Cana in the Galilee, site of the First Miracle (John 2: 1-11 and John 4: 46-54). On to Mt. Tabor, the site of Transfiguration, visiting the Catholic Church (Matthew 17: 1-8). From the rooftop of the church we can enjoy a beautiful view of the Lower Galilee and the Plain of Jezreel Ascend and descend by taxi. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: 3 Nov 10: Jordan Valley-Jericho-Bethany-Jerusalem Drive via the Jordan Valley to Jericho; see the sycamore Tree and Elisha's spring. Continue to Bethany; visit Lazarus Tomb. Drive to Mount Scoops for a view of Jerusalem. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 08: 4 Nov 10: JerusalemAfter breakfast ascend the Mount of Olives to visit the Chapel of the Ascension (Luke 24: 50-53), the Church of the Pater Noster (Luke 11: 1-4) and have a wonderful panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem, with the Temple Mount.
Walking down the Mount of Olives, we shall reach the Church of Dominus Flevit (Luke 19: 41-44) for the visit and proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested (Matthew 26: 36-58), to see the old olive trees and visit the Basilica of the Agony.
Through the Lion's Gate we shall walk into the Old City to visit the Church of St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-15). Proceed through the Via Dolorosa walking along the Stations of the Cross from the remains of the Antonia to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Dinner and overnight
Day 09: 5 Nov 10: Jerusalem
After breakfast drive to Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper (Cenacle) and the Tomb of King David. Walking through the Jewish Quarter, reach the Wailing Wall - the holiest place for the Jews - and the Dung Gate, to drive through the New City of Jerusalem to Ein Kerem to visit the Church of St. John (Luke 1: 1-25). Drive to Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Proceed to Bethlehem
to visit the Church of the Nativity (Luke 2: 1-7) and Shepherd's Field (Luke 2: 8-20).
Arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: 6 Nov 10:Jerusalem-Emmaus
Drive to Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John the Baptist, to see the Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous "Magnificent". Afterwards, drive to Emmaus to relive the story of the Revelation of Jesus. Then drive to Abu Gosh, the biblical Kiryat Ye'arim, from where King David brought the Holy Shrine back to Jerusalem. Driving via Emmaus (Latrun) (Luke 23: 39-44) return to Jerusalem to visit the Israel Museum with its Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are kept. Dinner and overnight
Day 11: 7 Nov 10: Jerusalem-Dead Sea-Massada-St Catharine
After breakfast drive from Jerusalem via the Judean desert to Qumran where in the caves the famous Dead Sea found. Drive to Massada, the last stronghold of Jews against the Romans in the 2nd Temple period. You will ascend and descend the fortress by cable car. Time for a “dip” into the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Continue, along the Arava Valley to Eilat and cross to Sinai via Taba border. Drive to Saint Catharine .Dinner and overnight at hotel.Arrive Taba border , meet and assist transfer to saint Catharine , Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Day 12: 8 Nov 10: St Catherine-Mt Sinai-Cairo
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel Early Morning At dawn to Mt. Sinai. visit the , Monastery of St Catherine stands at the foot of Mount Horeb where, the Old Testament records, Moses received the Tablets of the Law. The mountain is known and revered by Muslims as Jebel Musa. The entire area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The Monastery, founded in the 6th century, is the oldest Christian monastery still in use for its initial function. Its walls and buildings of great significace to studies of Byzantine architecture and the Monastery houses outstanding collections of early Christian manuscripts and icons. The rugged mountainous landscape, containing numerous archaeological and religious sites and monuments, forms a perfect backdrop to the Monastery. Transfer to Cairo Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Cairo
Day 13: 9 Nov 10: Cairo-Pyramids
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel start Full Day Pyramids, visting the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, and the smaller pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, the magnificent and enigmatic Sphinx, which can be reached by walking through the Valley Temple. After Lunch, the tour will continue with the famous Egyptian Museum a real must for any stay in Cairo. View some of the most breathtaking antiquities on earth, including the golden treasures of Tuthankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen. The tour will conclude with a stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most exotic in the world with a myriad of small shops. & after Lunch Dinner & Overnight at hotel
Day 14 + 15: 10 Nov 10: Departure Cairo - flight to Australia arrive 11 Nov 10
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel and check out transfer to Cairo airport. Final Departure for Australia.
Tour Itinerary is based on the following hotels or similar:
2 nights hotel Amman Chan Palace
3 nights hotel Moriah Gardens Tiberias
4 nights hotel Moriah Classic Jerusalem
1 night Morgan Land hotel Saint Catharine
2 nights hotel Cataract Cairo
Tour Price Includes:
• Meeting and assistance on arrival at Amman Airport
• Escorted group transfers on arrival and departure
• Porterage at airport and hotels
• 12 full days sightseeing as per program
• Government licensed English speaking tour guide
• Luxury air-conditioned coach. For 2 to 6 pax privet car with guide/driver
• Entrance fees: including as per itinerary attached .
• 12 nights hotel accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or similar.
• Meal arrangements: Half Board (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and buffet dinners at hotels daily)
• 3 lunches en route in Jordan
• 7 lunches en route in Israel
• 2 lunches en route in Egypt
NOT INCLUDED:
• Expenses of a personal nature,
• Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees,
• Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff.
3 Night Nile Cruise + 1 night Luxor - Optional Extra from $820 pp
This optional 4 night extension (3 night cruise + 1 nt in Luxor) can be added on to the above tour for just AUD 820 pp twinshare
Day 1: 10 Nov 10 Aswan
Transfer from your hotel in Cairo to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Aswan, meet and assist and transfer to your cruise-ship, embarkation before lunch. Visit of the High Dam and the temple of Philae
Day 2: 11 Nov 10: Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu.
Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu and overnight.
Day 3: 12 Nov 10 Edfu / Esna / Luxor
Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and overnight.
Day 4: 13 Nov 10 Luxor
Disembarkation after breakfast. Cross to the West bank, Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 5: 14 Nov 10: Luxor-Cairo-Departure
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo and then on to your flight/s to Australia.
Day 6: 15 Nov 10: Arrive Australia
The cruise in on the M/S Princess Sarah (or similar) and includes all meals on board and airfares Cairo-Aswan/Luxor-Cairo.
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