Egypt, Jordan & Israel

Day 1: Departure

Group assembles at the Atlanta Airport for flight to Cairo.

Day 2: Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you are met and privately transferred to your first class hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Day 3: Giza, Memphis & Sakkara

After breakfast, we depart for Giza to visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a drive to Memphis (Noph) — the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, believed to be the site visited by Abraham. We end the day at the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, the oldest stone structure in the world. Dinner and overnight Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Cairo — Egyptian Museum & Nile Cruise

A full day at the world-famous Egyptian Museum, where we see the treasures of Tutankhamun, the Stella of Israel (the most ancient record of the tribe of Israel), and a remarkable collection of mummies including Ramses II. We visit the old city of Cairo — the Jewish Synagogue (11th century), traditional site where Moses was found, and the St. Sergius Church where Jesus was sheltered during the holy flight from Israel. The day concludes with a dinner cruise on the Nile River with a two-hour show.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Nile Cruise & Show

Day 5: Cairo to Amman, Jordan

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to airport for flight to Amman, Jordan. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight Amman.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Petra — The Rose City

An incredible visit to Petra, the rose-red city carved into the sandstone cliffs with temples and tombs. Built by the Nabataeans some 3,000 years ago, Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Wonders of the World. Stand before the Treasury, the Theatre, Palace Tombs, and the Monastery. In the distance, spot Mount Aaron — said to be the burial place of Aaron, brother of Moses. Dinner and overnight Amman.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Mount Nebo & Amman

Breakfast at the hotel. We journey to Mount Nebo where Moses was shown the Promised Land, and visit the mosaic church. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Border Crossing to Israel — Jericho & Tiberias

Breakfast at the hotel. We cross the Jordan–Israel border. First stop: the ruins and excavations of ancient Jericho and Elisha's Fountain. We see the Mountain of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil. Pass by ruins of Beit Shean before continuing to Tiberias. Dinner and overnight Tiberias.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 9: Sea of Galilee & Capernaum

Breakfast at the hotel. A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee with time for worship and prayer. Continue to Capernaum, the center of Jesus' ministry. We stand atop the Mount of Beatitudes, visit the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. Dinner and overnight Tiberias.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Jerusalem & Bethlehem

Tour begins at the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, St. Anne, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Via Dolorosa, and the Room of The Last Supper. Continue to Bethlehem: visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11: Jerusalem — Wailing Wall & Holocaust Museum

Breakfast at the hotel. We visit the Wailing Wall, the Cardo, and the Holocaust Museum (Yad Vashem). Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 12: Departure from Tel Aviv

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for flight home, suitcases packed full with memories.

Meals: Breakfast