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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MOSES - EGYPT, PETRA, AND ISRAEL TOUR
GUARANTEED WEEKLY SUNDAY DEPARTURE
- 15 Days / 13 Nights Fully Escorted Tour of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel
- General Tour of Egypt, Petra, and focus on Christian and Biblical Sites in Israel, following the biblical exodus route
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Breakfast and Dinner Daily, Lunch included in Cairo and Petra
- English Speaking Tour
- Optional Pyramid Light and Sound Show, Nile Cruise and Full Day Luxor Tour available
- Tour Guides for the Egypt portion of this Tour are licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
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Tour Guides for the Israel portion of this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

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Travel on a journey the route of the biblical exodus, on the footsteps of Mosesthrough the land of Egypt, Jordan and Israel. This 15 day tour will take you to one of the wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza to Mt. Sinai, where in the book of Genesis God revealed himself to Moses, to the promised land of Israel. Start your journey in Cairo, rising from the desert evoking intriguing history you will see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the ruins of Memphis and Sakkara. See Old Cairo, the Museum of Antiquities, Citadel, and Bazzar. If you wish, climb Mt. Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Later in the day transfer to visit St. Catherine Monastery built by the Roman Emperor Justinian in 557 A.C. Drive to the Red Sea on way to Taba boarder. After a delicious breakfast depart to the Rose City of Petra in Jordan. Marvel at such monuments as the Treasure building carved out of the red rock, from here you will view the whole of the rock city. |
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| Return to Eilat for a flight to Tel Aviv to start your tour of the promise land of Israel. Start the day by traveling over the coastal fertile lands to Caesarea, an awe striking ancient Roman port hosting a large amphitheatre built by King Herod. Visit Megiddo, the biblical site of Armageddon. Drive to the Haifa to visit the exotic Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From here we make our way to the Galilee where Jesus began his ministry and teachings. Here we will visit the sites where Jesus made miracles, such as the site of the Multiplication, and pray in the Mount of the Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, we set sail where Jesus walked on water to meet his disciples in the Sea of Galilee. The next day starts with a drive to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s well. After immerse yourself if you wish in the Jordan River, the waters where John the Baptist immersed and baptized Jesus. Continue to the expansive Roman ruins of Beit Shean, an ancient Decapolis city. Continue south along the shores of the River of Jordan mirroring an ancient travel route. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Experience the grandeur of Old and New Jerusalem. Appreciate the Golden City with a view of Mount of Olives, enter the Old City and visit the Church of All Nations, Mount Zion, the tomb of King David, and the Room of the Last Supper, see and touch the Temple Mount and Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of Holy Sepulchre, and see the Garden Tomb. The next day brings New Jerusalem experiences with Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Continue to the birth place of John the Baptist Ein Karem, and from there Bethlehem* to visit the Church of Nativity. The last touring day mirror once more an ancient travel route through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, and ascend by cable car to Massada. We complete your journey returning to Jerusalem for rest in preparation to your travel back home. | |
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Day 1 - SUNDAY
Departure from North America or other International gateway to Cairo, Egypt.
Day 2 - MONDAY
Egypt
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival into Cairo International Airport, you are met and assisted by our airport representative, assisted through passport and custom formalities, and transferred to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - TUESDAY
Memphis and Sakkara / Pyramids / Sphinx
Breakfast. Meeting at the hotel lobby to meet your Egyptologist specialist guide for a full day tour to explore desert antiquities from the beginning of a civilization that arose more than 5000 years ago, venture through the countryside to visit some of Egypt’s oldest sights; Memphis and Sakkara, Pyramids, Sphinx. Nothing evokes the long and intriguing history of Egypt as powerfully as the pyramids. Rising from the desert, Khufu (Cheops), Khafra and Menkaura seem to symbolize the enigmatic tug of Egypt in our imaginations. The Great Pyramid of Cheops immortalizes the son of Sneferu and Hetepheres. Though little is known of this pharaoh, his monument, the largest of the three, is comprised of 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons. We shall also visit the colossal statue of the Great Sphinx, which has stood guard over the pyramids for more than 4,500 years. Carved from an outcrop of rock, the Sphinx remains the ultimate symbol of Ancient Egypt with its lion’s. Lunch and dinner.
OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY: Pyramids Sound and Light Tour include round trip transfers $ 46.00 per person.
Day 4 - WEDNESDAY
Old Cairo / Egyptian Museum / Citadel / Bazaar
Breakfast. Museum of Antiquities in Cairo. The museum houses the greatest collection of pharaonic treasures in the world. Our guide will show us the highlights of these artefacts, including the Tutankhamen Collection of golden treasures and acquaint us with the museum’s expansive collections. Lunch. Move on to Old Cairo to visit Ben Ezra Synagouge built in the 9th century, the oldest Jewish place of worship in Egypt. Visit the 4th century Hanging Church built on the basin of the ancient Roman wall above the Nile river, and continue to on the Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can bargain for rugs, copper, leather, perfumes, and other goods. Dinner and overnight.
OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY: Nile Cruise Dinner with Show includes round trip transfers $ 60.00 per person. Back to your hotel and overnight.
Day 5 - THURSDAY
At leisure in Cairo.
OPTIONAL DAY ACTIVITY: Full day Luxor Tour.1 Day fully escorted tour to Luxor including round-trip air from Cairo/Luxor/Cairo, transportation, lunch and tour guide from $479.00 per person.
Day 6 - FRIDAY
Sinai Desert/Morah by the Red Sea/Elim/Rephdsim/Land of Goshen
After Breakfast departure by private air-conditioned mini coach or bus to St. Catherine 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 (Genesis16-18). 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. 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 mountains of Mt. Sinai and Wadi El Raha According to traditions the area where the Israelites camped and the golden calf was forged (Exodus 32). We will arrive to the hotel near Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 - SATURDAY
Sinai to Israel
At day break if you wish, climb-up Mt. Sinai Jabel Musa. You may choose renting a camel for assistance 2/3 of the way up to see the sunrise. 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 St. 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 A.C) 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. Leaving Mt. Sinai area toward the eastern shores of Sinai Peninsula and on the Red Sea north to Taba Border ( Egypt Israel crossing border). After crossing the Taba you will be met and assisted by our representatives and transferred to your hotel in Eilat – OR – To Eilat Airport.
Day 8 - SUNDAY
Petra
Following a delicious Israeli buffet breakfast (which you will enjoy each morning prior to departing for your day of touring). Depart the hotel at 7.30 AM to Arava crossing border point Israel – Jordan and drive to Petra. Start the tour by horse-drawn carriage (additional cost) or on foot to the ancient Rose City. This was a city of Edom from the times of Israel and Judah. Petra was the capital city of the Nabataean people who flourished over 2,000 years along this area of a major trade route. It was forgotten for hundreds of years until. It was rediscovered in 1812. Much of Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside desert gorge Petra a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Include lunch. Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury, the Siq and various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings facades, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples and a 3000 seat theatre, from the first Century AD. After short tour at the Port City of Aqaba return to the Israeli border and transfer to your hotel in Eilat. Transfer from your hotel to Eilat airport. Depart for a one hour flight to Tel Aviv. You will be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 - MONDAY
Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre
Depart Tel Aviv. Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48), capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9,15, 2 Kings 23,29 & Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the world famous Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre (Micah 1.10), capital of the Crusaders for more than a century. Visit the ancient city and harbour before continuing eastwards across the plains of the Galilee to Kibutz hotel Lavi, not far from the Sea Of Galilee
Dinner and overnight. Evening lecture by one of the Kibbutz members about life in a Kibbutz.
Day 10 - TUESDAY
Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias
After a short tour of the Kibbutz grounds we take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13, Mark .33-45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5,6,7,8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall (Matt. 16.13 and Mark 8.27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its valleys, grazing land and snow capped mountains. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.
Day 11 - WEDNESDAY
Nazareth / Beit Shean
Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of Galilee (John 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s Well. Next on our program are the Jordan River and the Baptismal site. Continue to Beit Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman theatre. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10). Judges 1.27 also mentions Beit Shean. Continue south along the shores of the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 12 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem - Old City
Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our appreciation of this Golden City begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of All Nations. Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Super (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10-38, Matt 26 17-29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 the Pentecost). Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). No visit to Jerusalem is complete without a walk through the colourful Arab bazaar (a chance to test your negotiating skills). Visit the garden tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 13 - FRIDAY
Jerusalem – New City and *Bethlehem
Today’s program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem .Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbors. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptists (Luke 1.39-80). This Spanish style church and Mary’s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth. Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of the Nativity. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 14 - SATURDAY
Dead Sea / Massada
Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple. In 70 A.D. Ascend Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Descend Massada time and weather permitting float on the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 15 - SUNDAY
Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your flight back home.
The above program can be extended and tailor-made for Groups.
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Israel Tourism Consultant provides the perfect accommodation choices for your Tours in Egypt & Israel. With years of experience we provide the best combination of comfort, value, and location for your individual needs. Follow the Footsteps of Moses Tour we offer categories:
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4 Stars Superior
Ramses Hilton, Egypt
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Located on the banks of the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is a stunning destination in the heart of Cairo. Take in views of the Nile and the Pyramids from this Egypt hotel's 36th-floor Windows on the World restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Garden Court Café. The Ramses Hilton hotel boasts a British-style pub, an Indian restaurant, a shopping Galleria and Executive Lounge. Only 45 minutes from Cairo International Airport, the Ramses Hilton hotel is 5 minutes from the Egyptian Museum and within easy reach of famous Cairo attractions. Wake up to a bright and airy 36m²/387sq.ft room, overlooking the magnificent River Nile or the majestic Cairo City. Surf the web with high-speed internet access or curl up in the easy chair to watch the satellite TV. |
Isrotel King Solomon Hotel, Eilat
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The Isrotel King Solomon Hotel is a offers 420 rooms and very family-friendly hotel. With the nearby beach and a long list of children’s activities throughout the day, everybody will be entertained. This property features spa services, beauty services, and a hair salon. In addition to an outdoor pool and a children's pool, Isrotel King Solomon provides a tennis court, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Meeting facilities include conference rooms and banquet facilities. |
New Morgan Land Hotel, Sinai
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St. Catherine's Village is a unique style hotel surrounded by Mount Sinai. The 116 bungalow rooms are located throughout the hotel gardens all providing a private terrace with views of the Monastery. The rooms include air-conditioning, telephones, multilingual satellite TVs and a stocked mini-bar. The hotel was built as an eco-lodge with only 25% of the hotel area occupied with man-made structures and many of the plant species found in the area are protected. The hotel is ideal for visiting S. Catherine's Monastery and custom tours to the Sinai Peninsula. |
The Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
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The Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv, offers the perfect elegant atmosphere along with a high standard of services, dedicated to making you feel at home, a place to return to again and again. The Grand Beach is an excellent choice hotel for a vacation or tour in Israel, ideally located across from the Mediterranean Sea and a row of excellent beaches. Located in the best site in the city of Tel Aviv, minutes away from the city's bustling centers and nightlife; the Old City of Jaffa and many cultural, entertainment, culinary and commercial attractions; a 3-minute walk from Tel-Aviv's beautiful beaches. |
Mercure Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv
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This six-floor hotel was built in the 1970s and is situated overlooking Tel Aviv’s colourful Yacht Club in the centre of this lively city, 20 kilometres from Ben Gurion Airport and with easy access to the city center of Tel Aviv. Marina Tel Aviv Hotel has a rooftop terrace open during the summer with sun loungers, a snack bar serving light refreshments and a pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel offers Satellite television, Air-conditioned guestrooms have light decor, fitted carpets and contemporary furnishings, minibars and direct-dial phones. |
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi ,Lev Wing, Galilee
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Kibbutz Lavi is located in Eastern Galilee on slopes which lead to the Sea of Galilee. It is 313 metres above sea level and is a ten minute drive from the neighboring city of Tiberias. Lavi Kibbutz Hotel was founded in 1962 and started out as a collection of small houses in the kibbutz. In a relatively short period a small hotel was established. Lavi Kibbutz Hotel is run and maintained by members of the kibbutz. Here you can experience a combination of high standard hotel service steeped in a kibbutz atmosphere. You are invited to tour the kibbutz and to enjoy the religious atmosphere in a countryside setting with an abundance of fresh air. |
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
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This hotels is an excellent choice for vacation tours, in the holy city of Jerusalem. Located in the heart of Jerusalem and just a short walking distance from the Old City with its holy sites, colorful markets and many cultural attractions. The Grand Court Hotel features 442 luxurious rooms and suites, among them 2 presidential suites, family rooms and rooms specially designed for handicapped guests. The new hotel’s rooms are lavishly furnished and equipped with every modern convenience. Guests enjoy the spacious sun lighted dining room and garden view lounge. The hotel offers well-planned banquet and business facilities equipped with the latest technology, suitable for group meetings, social gatherings and family celebrations. |
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Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo, Egypt
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Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo combines an exciting location & incomparable service. This impressive hotel offers its guests a unique opportunity to explore the historical surroundings in total comfort & convenience. Located in a magnificent park at the foot ofthe Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport, this 5-star hotel is ideal for leisure & relaxation seekers with its various recreational facilities as well as business trips with its two fully equipped meeting rooms. |
Isrotel King Solomon Hotel, Eilat
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The Isrotel King Solomon Hotel is a offers 420 rooms and very family-friendly hotel. With the nearby beach and a long list of children’s activities throughout the day, everybody will be entertained. This property features spa services, beauty services, and a hair salon. In addition to an outdoor pool and a children's pool, Isrotel King Solomon provides a tennis court, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Meeting facilities include conference rooms and banquet facilities. |
New Morgan Land Hotel, Sinai
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St. Catherine's Village is a unique style hotel surrounded by Mount Sinai. The 116 bungalow rooms are located throughout the hotel gardens all providing a private terrace with views of the Monastery. The rooms include air-conditioning, telephones, multilingual satellite TVs and a stocked mini-bar. The hotel was built as an eco-lodge with only 25% of the hotel area occupied with man-made structures and many of the plant species found in the area are protected. The hotel is ideal for visiting S. Catherine's Monastery and custom tours to the Sinai Peninsula. |
The Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
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The Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv, offers the perfect elegant atmosphere along with a high standard of services, dedicated to making you feel at home, a place to return to again and again. The Grand Beach is an excellent choice hotel for a vacation or tour in Israel, ideally located across from the Mediterranean Sea and a row of excellent beaches. Located in the best site in the city of Tel Aviv, minutes away from the city's bustling centers and nightlife; the Old City of Jaffa and many cultural, entertainment, culinary and commercial attractions; a 3-minute walk from Tel-Aviv's beautiful beaches. |
Mercure Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv
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This six-floor hotel was built in the 1970s and is situated overlooking Tel Aviv’s colourful Yacht Club in the centre of this lively city, 20 kilometres from Ben Gurion Airport and with easy access to the city center of Tel Aviv. Marina Tel Aviv Hotel has a rooftop terrace open during the summer with sun loungers, a snack bar serving light refreshments and a pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel offers Satellite television, Air-conditioned guestrooms have light decor, fitted carpets and contemporary furnishings, minibars and direct-dial phones. |
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi ,Lev Wing, Galilee
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Kibbutz Lavi is located in Eastern Galilee on slopes which lead to the Sea of Galilee. It is 313 metres above sea level and is a ten minute drive from the neighboring city of Tiberias. Lavi Kibbutz Hotel was founded in 1962 and started out as a collection of small houses in the kibbutz. In a relatively short period a small hotel was established. Lavi Kibbutz Hotel is run and maintained by members of the kibbutz. Here you can experience a combination of high standard hotel service steeped in a kibbutz atmosphere. You are invited to tour the kibbutz and to enjoy the religious atmosphere in a countryside setting with an abundance of fresh air. |
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
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This hotels is an excellent choice for vacation tours, in the holy city of Jerusalem. Located in the heart of Jerusalem and just a short walking distance from the Old City with its holy sites, colorful markets and many cultural attractions. The Grand Court Hotel features 442 luxurious rooms and suites, among them 2 presidential suites, family rooms and rooms specially designed for handicapped guests. The new hotel’s rooms are lavishly furnished and equipped with every modern convenience. Guests enjoy the spacious sun lighted dining room and garden view lounge. The hotel offers well-planned banquet and business facilities equipped with the latest technology, suitable for group meetings, social gatherings and family celebrations. |
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- Tour Guides for the Israel portion of this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

Included services in our tour rates:
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to your Hotel in Cairo and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
- Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
- 10 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
- 13 nights accommodation on half-board (Buffet breakfast and dinner) basis at the hotels as mentioned above.
Tour arrival in Cairo Egypt every Monday. This tour can operate in reverse sequence when operated privately. Aug 2009 arrivals will be based on first night stay in Jerusalem.
Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Entry Visa to Egypt.
2. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
3. Lunches en route on sightseeing days.
4. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
* Betthlehem subject to availability.
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