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THE EXODUS TOUR

GUARANTEED WEEKLY WEDNESDAY DEPARTURE

15 Days / 13 Nights Fully Escorted Tour of Egypt, Petra (optional), and Israel
General Tour of Egypt, (Petra, Jordan Optional) and Israel with emphasis on Jewish sites in Israel
Daily Breakfast, 2 Lunches in Cairo, Dinner included in Sinai, Eilat, and Kibbutz Lavi
English Speaking Tour
Optional Pyramid Light and Sound Show, Nile Cruise, Full Day Luxor Tour, and optional Petra Tour available
Tour Guides for the Egypt portion of this Tour are licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
Tour Guides for the Israel portion of this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

Book on-line or call toll free 1-800-933-4421. Most tours are small groups. Contact us for tailor-made group tours or private tours.

Experience the journey of the Israeli people from Egypt, to the Promised Land of Israel

The Exodus is a 15 day journey of the biblical route of the Israeli people, from the exotic land of Egypt experience 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 promise land of Israel. Start your journey in Cairo, rising from the desert evoking intriguing history you will see the Pyramids, the Spinx, 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 in Eilat, spend a day of leasure in the beautiful resort destination of Eilat or take an optional tour, and 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.

Photos from Egypt, Petra and Israel

Return to Eilat for a flight to Tel Aviv to start your tour of the promise land of Israel. Begin with the crown jewel of Israel, the Golden City of Jerusalem. Visit the Old City and walk through the Jewish Quarter, see King David’s Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. See and touch the Western Wall, walk along the Via Dolorosa where Jesus carried His Cross, and experience a breathtaking panoramic view from the Mount of Olives of Jerusalem. Day break brings the New City, drive to Hadassah Medical Center to see the Chagall stained glass windows. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust and then the Israel Museum. Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed, View the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, and visit the Hebrew University. Mirror an ancient route through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, stop by the Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Proceed to Massada and ascend by cable car to the astonishing fortress, if time permits float on the Dead Sea and continue to the modern city of Tel Aviv. Enjoy a free day of leisure to shop, dine, and experience the night life of Tel Aviv. Depart Tel Aviv and travel over the coastal fertile lands to Caesarea, an awe striking ancient Roman port hosting a large amphitheatre built by King Herod. Continue via Druze village to Haifa. A new day brings a tour of Haifa an the spectacular summit view of Mount Carmel, continue to Bahai Shrine to visit the exotic Persian Gardens, experience Jewish mysticism in Safed, from there continue to the Golan Heights, and a new Israeli town of Katrzin. Begin the day visiting Tiberias, drive to Capernaum to see ruins of a synagogue and Church of St. Peter, proceed to Nazareth to the Church of Annunciation, drive via Beit Shean an ancient Decapolis Roman city. We complete your journey returning to Tel Aviv for overnight rest in preparation for your travel back home.

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Day 1 - WEDNESDAY
Departure from North America or other International gateway to Cairo, Egypt.

Day 2 - THURSDAY
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 for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - FRIDAY
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. Lunch during day trip. 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. and dinner. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and overnight.

OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY: Pyramids Sound and Light Tour include round trip transfers $ 46.00 per person.

Day 4 - SATURDAY
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. Lunch and dinner. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for 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 - SUNDAY
Cairo to Sinai
Breakfast. Meeting at hotel’s lobby then you will depart Cairo and drive East through the Sinai Peninsula going through the tunnel under the Suez Canal. Drive under the Red Sea, following what is thought to be the route of Exodus by the Children of Israel, continue to Mount Sinai area (233 miles) about 06 hours drive. Dinner and overnight at Morgan Land Hotel Saint Catherine, Sinai.

Day 6 - MONDAY
Sinai to Israel
At day break if you wish, climb Mt. Sinai in the early morning. 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, where in the book of Genesis God revealed him self to Moses and where he received the Ten Commandments. After your departure down the mountain and a late breakfast, transfer to visit St. Catherine Monastery located at the foot of Mt. Sinai the oldest working Christian Monastery. St. Catherine Monastery was built in 557 A.C by the Roman Emperor Justinian, and where it’s believed God appeared to Moses in the Form of a burning bush. Departing Sinai, drive to the Red Sea on way north to the Taba border. After crossing the Taba (Israel/Egypt Boarder) you will be met and assisted by our representatives and transferred to your hotel in Eilat for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - TUESDAY
Day at leisure in Eilat. Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy
the water sport activities – on own or take optional tour to Petra.

Optional: Tour to the Rose city of Petra.

See Petra Tour Information

In the evening transfer to Eilat Airport for a one hour flight to Tel Aviv. Transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.

Day 8 - WEDNESDAY
Jerusalem: Old City
Visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, Herodian Quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, proceed to Mount Scopus and then to the Mount of Olives for a magnificent panoramic view of the Old City. Continue to Bethlehem*, stopping at Rachel’s Tomb and to visit the Church of the Nativity.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem: New City
Drive to the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem to see the Chagall stained glass windows. Continue to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust and then to the Israel Museum. Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. View the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, and the Givat Ram Campus of the Hebrew University.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 10 - FRIDAY
Qumran / Massada / Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car, time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to float on the Dead Sea.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 11 - SATURDAY
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 12 - SUNDAY
Diaspora Museum / Caesarea / Druze villages
Depart Tel Aviv and drive to the Diaspora Museum for a visit. Proceed along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Continue via the Druze villages to Haifa.
Overnight in Haifa.

Day 13 - MONDAY
Haifa / Safed / Golan Heights
The tour of Haifa will begin at the summit of Mount Carmel where you will take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Western Galilee. Continue on to the golden domed Bahai Shrine to visit the exotic Persian Gardens. Proceed to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Overnight and dinner at the Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Lev wing, Galilee.

Day 14 - TUESDAY
Sea of Galilee / Nazareth
Start the day with a visit of Tiberias. Drive to Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter and then proceed to Nazareth. Here you will visit the Church of the Annunciation. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 15 - WEDNESDAY
Transfer to your flight back to North America.

The above program can be extended and tailor-made for groups.

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Israel Tourism Consultants provides the perfect accommodation choices for your Tours in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. With years of experience we provide the best combination of comfort, value, and location for your individual needs. On The Exodus Tour we offer category:

4 Stars Standard Plus

4 Stars Standard

4 Stars Standard Plus

Ramses Hilton, Egypt

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.

New Morgan Land Hotel, Sinai

Hotel Saint Catherine Tourist Village Sinai

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.

Isrotel King Solomon Hotel, Eilat

Isrotel King Solomon Hotel, Eilat or similar category hotel depending on availability.

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.

The Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem

Close to the old city and the holy sites, The Olive Tree Hotel, is located in Jerusalem's American Colony neighborhood, offering warm and welcoming first class superior accommodations. Opened in 2000, the hotel was built around an ancient olive tree that legend has it provided shade for caravans of pilgrims just before entering the holy city. The hotel provides excellent access to the old city, offering 304 rooms ranging from very comfortable to spacious.

Leonardo Plaza, Tel Aviv

The Leonardo Plaza beachfront location overlooking the Promenade and the Mediterranean Sea is both relaxing and fun. A hotel with unique Israeli flavor, the hotel offers a great location for business and leisure travelers alike. Local shopping, museums, theaters, and nightlife are just minutes from the hotel, as is the local business district. The New York banquet hall, located on the 18th floor, overlooks the magnificent blue Mediterranean Sea. It is a great venue for exclusive and intimate celebrations or group events.

Dan Panorama Haifa

Haifa's exciting Dan Panorama Hotel rises twenty-one stories high above Mount Camel, offering thrilling views of Haifa Bay and miles of Israel?s beautiful Mediterranean coastline. This modern hotel is centrally and uniquely located, being directly linked to the fashionable Panorama Mall, with its fine stores, elegant caf's and cinemas. Close by, the attractive Carmel Center bustles with life, offering an array of shops, caf's and entertainment venues. The Dan Panorama's prime location, its thrilling views, dedicated staff and state-of-the-art facilities and business services, make it the perfect address for a truly fantastic vacation or for a successful and exciting business trip.

Kibbutz Hotel Lavi-Lev wing, Galilee

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.

4 Stars Standard

Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo, Egypt

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.