Day 1 :

Welcome arrival at Ben Gurion airport, meet and transfer to Jerusalem.

Day 2 :

Morning: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit Pater Noster church, Ascension Place, the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the Upper Room and King David's Tomb.
Afternoon: Drive past the Knesset building to the Israel Museum; visit the Shrine of the Book.
Proceed to Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem, and the model of Jerusalem at the time of the Second Temple.

Day 3 :

Morning: Drive to Bethlehem, Shepherd's Field and the Field of Boaz. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the bazaars. Return to Jerusalem.
Afternoon: transfer to St. Stephen's Gate to enter the Old City, visit St. Anne's Church, Pool of Bethesda, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Ecce Homo Arch, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Calvary.

Day 4 :

Morning: Drive around the Old City Walls; visit the Temple area, the Dome of the Rock, Al-Aksa Mosque, the Golden Gate and the Western Wall.
Continue via Bethany, the Tomb of Lazarus, the House of Mary and Martha, the Good Samaritan's Inn, and the Wilderness of Judea to Jericho.
Visit Tel Jericho excavations, Elishah's Fountain, view the Mount of Temptation and proceed to the Dead Sea area.
Afternoon: visit the caves of Qumran, the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Stop at the Dead Sea for a swim and return to Jerusalem.

Day 5 :

All day tour via Beeroth, Bethel and Shiloh to Nablus (Shechem), visit Jacob's well and continue to Sebastia, visit the ruins of ancient Samaria if
situation permits, otherwise take the Jordan Valley route. Proceed via the Jezreel Valley to Nazareth. Visit the Annunciation Church, St. Joseph's
Carpentry Shop and Mary's Well. Drive via Cana of Galilee to Tiberias.

Day 6 :

Morning: Drive to the Sea of Galilee, for a boat ride to Capernaum. Visit Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes. Continue to Ein Gev,
visit the kibbutz, and to the outlet of the Jordan River.
Afternoon: Free or optional touring

Day 7 :

Morning: Drive north to Acre, visit St. John's Crypt and the fortifications, continue to Haifa, Mount Carmel, Stella Maris and the Persian Gardens.
Afternoon: Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, visit Caesarea and on to Tel-Aviv.

Day 8 :

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

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Day 1 :

Welcome arrival at Ben Gurion airport, meet and transfer to Jerusalem.

Day 2 :

Morning: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit Pater Noster church, Ascension Place, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations.
Afternoon: Drive to Bethlehem, Shepherd's Field and the Field of Boaz. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the bazaars.
Return to Jerusalem.

Day 3 :

Morning: Visit New Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Tomb of King David, Coenaculum - Hall of the Last Supper, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, and the model
Jerusalem of the Second Temple, Israel National Museum, the Shrine of the Book and the view of the Knesset building.
Afternoon: Drive to visit the Church of St. Peter on Gallicantu, and the Kidron Valley. Visit Absalom and St. James' Tombs, Hezekiah's Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.

Day 4 :

Morning: Visit the Garden Tomb, Temple Area, and the Dome of the Rock, Al-Aksa Mosque, the Golden Gate and the Western Wall.
Afternoon: Visit St. Stephen's Gate, Pool of Bethesda, Church of St. Ann, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Via Dolorosa, Ecce Homo Arch, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Calvary.

Day 5 :

Morning: Drive via Bethany, Tomb of Lazarus, Home of Mary and Martha, Good Samaritan's Inn, Wilderness of Judea to Jericho. Visit Elishah's
fountain, view Mount Temptation and proceed to the Dead Sea and Qumran, return to Jerusalem.

Day 6 :

Free or optional touring.

Day 7 :

All-day tour, via Beeroth, Bethel, Jacob's Well, Nablus (Shechem,) and Samaria to Nazareth if situation permits, otherwise take the Jordan Valley
route. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Carpentry Shop and Mary's Well. Continue via Cana of Galilee to Tiberias.

Day 8 :

Morning: Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha and Magdala.
Afternoon: Free or optional touring.

Day 9 :

Morning: Drive north to Acre, visit the Crusaders' fortifications and St. John's Crypt. Proceed to Haifa, Mount Carmel, Bahai Shrine and the Carmelite Monastery.
Afternoon: Continue along the coastal road, bordering the Mediterranean to visit, Caesarea, arriving finally in Tel Aviv.

Day 10 :

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for Departure.

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Day 1 :

Welcome arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Meet and transfer to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2 :

Morning: Drive to Mount of Olives, panoramic view of Jerusalem, Visit Pater Noster Church, Chapel of the Ascension, Garden of Gethsemane and
the Church of All Nations.
Afternoon: Drive via Rachel's Tomb, Shepherds' Field, Field of Boaz to Bethlehem. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto of and bazaars.

Day 3 :

Morning: Visit New Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Tomb of King David, Coenaculum-Hall of the Last Supper, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, the model of
Jerusalem at the time of the Second Temple, Israel National Museum, the Shrine of the Book and view of the Knesset building.
Afternoon: Drive to visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, Kidron Valley, Absalom and St. James' Tombs, Hezekiah's Tunnel and Pool of Siloam.

Day 4 :

Morning: Visit the Garden Tomb, Temple Area, Dome of the Rock, AI-Aksa Mosque, Golden Gate and the Western Wall.
Afternoon: Visit St. Stephen's Gate, Pool of. Bethesda, Church of St. Anne, Pilate's Judgement Hall. Via Dolorosa, Ecce Homo Arch, Church of the
Holy Sepulcher and Calvary.

Day 5 :

Free or optional touring.

Day 6 :

Drive via Beer-Sheba through the Negev to Sde Boker, visit BenGurion's hut, continue to the Nabatean city of Avdat; proceed via Mitzpe Ramon,
Timna Valley and Solomon's Pillars to Eilat.

Day 7 :

Tour of Eilat including the Marine Museum. The Underwater Observatory and view of the beautiful fjord of Coral Island.

Day 8 :

Free or optional touring.

Day 9 :

Drive via Kibbutz Yotvata, Wadi Araba and Sodom to the Dead Sea. Overnight on shore of the Dead Sea.

Day 10 :

Visit Massada (ascend and descend by cable car), Qumran, Jericho, continue via the Jordan Valley and Beth Shean to Tiberias.

Day 11 :

Morning: Boat ride on the Sed of Galilee. Drive along the shore to visit Capenaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha and Magdala.
Afternoon: Drive to Cana of Galilee to Nazareth. Visit Mary's Fountain, Church of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph's Carpentry Shop and the Synagogue. Return to Tiberias.

Day 12 :

All day tour to Hatzor, Ayelet Hashaha, Huleh Valley, source of the Jordan River, Golan Heights. Return to Tiberias.

Day 13 :

Free or optional touring.

Day 14 :

Morning: Drive north to Acre, visit the Crusader fortifications and St. John's Crypt. Proceed to Haifa, Mount Carmel, Bahai Shrine and the
Carmelite Monastery.
Afternoon: Continue along the coastal road bordering the Mediterranean to visit Caesarea, arriving finally to Tel Aviv for overnight.

Day 15 :

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

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Day 1 :

Afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion airport, and transfer to Jerusalem.

Day 2 :

Old City/Mount Zion:
Jaffa Gate, Citadel of David, the Jerusalem Model/ Diorama. The Cardo (the main street of ancient Jerusalem) Western Wall - where the Jews
pray daily for the restoration of their Temple and the coming of the Messiah.
Temple Mount - The sacred site of Israel's Temple in which the baby Jesus was dedicated, and the focal point of Christ's Olivet discourse
(Matt 24).
Al-Aksa Mosque - Used as a church by the Crusaders.
Dome of the Rock - Traditional site of Abraham's altar.
Golden Gate/ Mount of Olives seen from the Temple Mount Pool of Bethesda - Jesus heals an invalid (John 5:2-9).
Lithostrotos - Pavement of Herod's Antonia Fortress, where Christ was condemned and tortured.
Church of the Holy sepulcher - chiefly Crusader built. Mount Zion.
Upper Room/Coenaculum ("dining room") Last Supper - King David's Tomb.
St. Peter in Gallicantu Church - Above ruins of the House of Caiaphus and the prison of Jesus.
Hezekiah's Tunnel - Walk through and exit at the Pool of Siloam (John 9: 1-12.).

Day 3 :

Jerusalem - Sea of Galilee
Jericho - Oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. See Mt. of Temptation to the West and the Plains of Gilgal to the East. jordan Valley
Beth Shean - The bodies of King Saul and his sons were fastened to the city walls. Roman amphitheatre.
Mt. Arbel - View from 400 m. cliff is magnificent and full of exciting Biblical history.
Jordan River - Place where baptismal services are held.
Tiberias - Named in honor of Roman Tiberias Caesar.

Day 4 :

Galilee and the Golan
Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee. (Mark 1:35-39). Boat ride.
Bus ride to Kursi - Jesus healed a demoniac (Mark 5: 1-20).
Capernaum
Second Century Capernaum Synagogue.
Peter's House - Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31).
Tabgha - Church of the Loaves and Fishes (Mark 6:31-44) and an area where Jesus' post resurrection appearance occurred (John 21).
Chorazin - Together with Capernaum and Beth-saida, the city was upbraided by jesus for its unbelief. (Matt. 11:21-30)
Baniyas - Site of Caesarea/Philippi where Peter made the great confession "Thou art theMessiah, the Son of the Living God" (Matt 16:13-20).
Kuneitra - Visit of Golan, border of Israel/Syria.
Mt. of Beatitudes - Traditional site where Jesus proclaimed the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)
Tiberias - A second night on the shore of the Sea of Galilee

Day 5 :

Horns of Hattin - Saladdin defeated Crusaders in 1187.
Mt. Tabor - One of the sites of Christ's transfiguration.
Nain- Village seen across the valley where Jesus raised a widow's son to life (Luke 7:11- 16).
Nazareth - The town of Jesus' childhood (Luke 2:39-52).
Basilica of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38}. Mary's fountain
Megiddo - One of Solomon's fortified cities, overlooking the Valley of Armageddon (Rev. 16:16).
Gideon's Spring - At the foot of Mount Gideon's (judges 7:4-8).
Belvoir - Reconstructed Crusader castle overlooking Jordan.
Tiberias - Last opportunity to enjoy the Sea of Galilee at night.

Day 6 :

Galilee - Jerusalem.
Cana - Home of Nathanael (John 1:43-51), traditional site of Jesus' first miracle at a wedding feast.
Acco/ Acre - Underground Crusader fortress - bazaars. Paul landed here at Ptolemais (Acts 21: 7).
Haifa - Drive along Mt. Carmel crest, magnificent city view.
Mt. Carmel to Muhraka - Site of Elijah's encounter with 450 prophets of Ba'al (1 Kings 18: 17-40).
Caesarea - Herod the Great rebuilt and renamed the city in honor of Caesar Augustus. Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and household were
converted and baptized following Peter's preaching (Acts 10).
Roman Aqueduct.
Roman Amphitheatre.
Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Largest population center in Israel.

Day 7 :

Jerusalem - Dead Sea Massada.
Bethany - Visit St. Lazarus' Tomb (John 11:41-44).
Qumran - Home of the Essenes, and the site of the caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered in 1947.
Ein Gedi - David fled from Saul to Ein Gedi (1 Sam. 23-29).
Dead Sea - Lowest area on earth (400 meters below sea level).
Massada - Ascend to 450m up the mountain by cable car.
Beer Sheba - Meaning "Well of Oath" which Abraham dug 4,000 years ago. Abraham took Isaac to Mt.Moriah and back (Gen. 22).
Ashkelon - One of the Philistine cities. Here Samson killed 30 Philistines (Judges 14:19).
Jerusalem - Return to the golden city known as "Salem" and ruled by Melchizedek in the time of Abraham (Gen. 14:18-20)

Day 8 :

Jerusalem - Bethlehem.
Mount of Olives - Early morning panoramic view of Jerusalem.
Chapel of the Ascension - Mount of Christ's ascension and promised return (Acts 1:6-11).
Dominus Flevit - Commemorates Jesus' weeping over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-42).
Garden of Gethsemane - the garden where Jesus prayed the night He was betrayed (Luke 22:39-53).
Bethlehem - birthplace of Christ (Micah 5:2) and of David (Ruth 4:17 and 1 Sam 16).
Rachel's Tomb - Mother of Benjamin, who died inn childbirth and was buried here (Gen. 35: 16-20.).
Church of the Nativity - Birthplace of Jesus (Luke 2:1-20.).
Shepherd's Field - Near the Field of Ruth (Luke 2:8-20.).
To the south is located a 758 m. high mountain where King Herod built a fortified palace called Herodian. Jerusalem.
Knesset - Israel's Parliament, Shrine of the Book- Unique building displays the valuable Dead Sea Scrolls including the complete script of Isaiah
which is 1,000 years older than any previously known manuscript, Yad Vashem- Dedicated to the memory of the millions of Jews murdered by
the Nazis. Scale Model of Roman Jerusalem- An outdoor 1-50 scale model of Jerusalem near the Holy Land Hotel.

Day 9 :

Final Day in Jerusalem
The City of David - An archaeological garden on Ophel Ridge.
A Walk on the Rampart's - Walk on the city walls from Zion Gate to Damascus Gate, Damascus Gate- Visit Emperor Hadrian's Gate and Column
found beneath Damascus Gate,
Zedekiah's Cave (Solomon's Quarry) - Stones to build the Temple were quarried beneath the Temple.
Calvary - Golgotha (Place of Skull) was identified as possible site of Calvary by General Gordon in 1982, (The Crucifixion - Mark 15:21-41),
Garden Tomb- following a tour of the garden and the empty tomb, a special communion service may be held in the garden (Luke 23:50-24:53),
Balance of the day free,

Day 10 :

Airport. Morning transfer to the airport for flight home,

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Day 1 :

Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (Amman), transfer to Amman, located at the Old Testament site of Rabbath Ammon and the New
Testament site of Philadelphia. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 :

Early departure via Madaba, to Petra, the city if the Nabateans. Visit the rose-colored temples and the amphitheatres. After lunch break, drive
back to Amman. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3 :

Leave Amman for Allenby Bridge crossing to Jericho. Visit Tel Jericho, Elishah's Fountain and view of the Mount of Temptation. Continue to
Qumran and the Dead Sea, Then drive via the Wilderness of Judea , the Good Samaritan's Inn and Bethany to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight
at hotel.

Day 4 :

Morning: Drive to Mount of Olives, panoramic view of Jerusalem, visit Pater Noster Church, Chapel of the Ascension, Garden of Gethsemane and the
Church of All Nations.
Afternoon: Mount Zion, Room of the Last Supper, King David's tomb, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, model of Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book and the view of the Knesset building.

Day 5 :

Morning: Walking tour in the Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the Temple Area, Dome of the Rock, AI-Aksa Mosque and the Western Wall, St, Anne's
Church, Pool of Bethesda, Pilate's Judgement Hall, Ecce Homo, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Calvary,
Afternoon: Drive via Rachel's Tomb, the Shepherds' Field and Field of Boaz to Bethlehem, visit the Nativity Church and the Grotto, Return to Jerusalem.

Day 6 :

Morning: Drive via Beeroth, Bethel and Shiloh to Nablus (Shechem,) Stop at Jacob's Well and continue via Samaria and Afula to Nazareth,
Afternoon: Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St, Joseph's Carpentry Shop and Mary's Well. Proceed via Cana of Galilee to Tiberias for overnight,

Day 7 :

Morning: Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee from Tiberias to Capemaum. Visit Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beautitudes, Continue to Ein Gev and the
outlet of River Jordan (the baptismal site.)
Afternoon: Free or optional touring,

Day 8 :

Morning: Drive north to Acre, visit the Crusader fortifications and St, John's Crypt, Continue to Haifa, Mount Carmel, Stella Maris and the Persian Gardens,
Afternoon: Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea on the sea, visit Caesarea and continue to Tel Aviv for overnight,

Day 9 :

Morning: Transfer to Allen by Bridge to cross the border back to Jordan, Drive to Jerash, visit the Roman Amphitheatres, the Collonade and proceed to Amman. Rest of day free,

Day 10 :

Morning:Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport to board your flight home.

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Day 1 :

Welcome arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Transfer to Arad in the Negev. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2 :

Drive through the Negev to Dimona, Sde Boker, Avdat, Mitzpe Ramon and the Craters to Eilat. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3 :

Drive to Taba for border crossing into Egypt. Continue along the Gulf of Eilat, the Coral island and the "fjord." Stop at the Oasis of Nuweiba for a swim. In
the afternoon proceed to the Monastery of St. Catherine. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 :

Early morning climb to Mount Sinai for an impressive view of the sunrise and the surrounding mountains. Visit the Chapel of the Burning Bush and descend to
visit the Monastery of St. Catherine with its valuable collection of icons and manuscripts. In the afternoon, drive back to Taba. Proceed to Eilat for dinner and
overnight at hotel.

Day 5 :

Free day for swimming in the Red Sea.

Day 6 :

Drive via Timna, Solomon's Pillars and the Arava Valley to Massada, Ascend by cable car to the Fortress. Visit and descend to continue to Ein Gedi,
Qumran, Jericho and Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 7 :

Morning: Drive to Mount of Olives, panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit Pater Noster Church, Chapel of the Ascension, Garden of Gethsemane and the
Church of All Nations.
Afternoon: view the Kidron Valley and proceed via Rachel's Tomb, the Shepherds' Field, and the Fields of Boaz to Bethlehem. Visit the Basilica of the
Nativity, the Grotto and the Manger. Return to Jerusalem.

Day 8 :

Morning: Walking tour in the Old City visiting the Temple area, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aksa Mosque, the Western Wall, St. Anne's Church and the Pool of
Bethesda.
Afternoon: Antonia Fortress, Ecce Homo, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre and Calvary .Stroll through the bazaars back to your hotel.

Day 9 :

Morning: Drive to Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb. Continue past the Knesset building to the Shrine of the Book,
the model of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl.
Afternoon: Free.

Day 10 :

Free day at leisure for personal activities.

Day 11 :

Morning: Drive via Beeroth, Bethel and Shiloh to Nablus (Shechem.) Stop at Jacob's Well and continue via Samaria and Afula to Nazareth.
Afternoon: Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Carpentry Shop and Mary's Well. Proceed via Cana of Galilee to Tiberias for dinner and
overnight at hotel.

Day 12 :

Morning: Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee from Tiberias to Capernaum. Visit Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of the Beatitudes. Continue to Ein Gev and
the outlet of River Jordan (the baptismal site.)
Afternoon: Free or optional touring.

Day 13 :

Morning: Drive north to Acre, visit the Crusaders' fortifications and St. John's Crypt. Continue to Haifa, Mount Carmel, Stella Maris and the Persian Gardens.
Afternoon: Proceed along the Mediterranean coast. Visit Caesarea and continue to Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.

Day 14 :

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

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Day 1 :

Arrive Cairo. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2 :

Full day sightseeing of Memphis and Sakkara. Continue to the Great pyramids of Giza, & Valley Temple and the Sphinx.

Day 3 :

Full day city tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Old City, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the el-Moallakah (hanging) Church, drive on past the City of the Dead to the Bazar of Khan Khalili.

Day 4 :

Transfer to airport for departure from Egypt.

"for individual tourists" FIT: Operates every Sunday-Monday and Thursday. It can be started from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Amman. Please contact our office for prices and full details.

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Day 1 :

Arrive in Cairo. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2 :

Full day tour of Memphis, Sakkara, the pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the Sphinx. Transfer to railway station and departure by sleeper
train to Luxor. Dinner will be served on the train.

Day 3 :

Arrival at Luxor. Cross the Nile by ferry to visit the West Bank of the Nile River. Valley of the Kings, Queens and Nobles, and Deir Elo Babari.
Return to hotel.

Day 4 :

After breakfast, departure by train to Aswan. Late arrival in Aswan and visit by feluca the Elephantine Island, Botanical Island and Aga Khan's
Tomb. Continue to the High Dam. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 5 :

Morning free (optional tour of Abu Simbel.) late transfer to railway station and depart by sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner will be served on the
train.

Day 6:

Arrive in Cairo. Full day city tour Visiting the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Old City, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and
the El-Moallakah (hanging) Church. Continue via the City of the Dead to the Bazaar of Khan Khalili. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 :

Depart from Cairo.

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Day 1 :

Arrive Amman airport, transfer to hotel overnight.

Day 2 :

Drive north, visit Jerash, cross border to Syria, visit Bosra, continue to Damascus. O/N Damascus.

Day 3 :

full day Damascus visiting the Ommayad Mosque, Azem Palace, Ananaias House, Eastern Gate, Roman Walls, St. Paul's Window, Museum, Sultan Selim mosque. O/N Damascus.

Day 4 :

Leave from Palmyra, visit the museum, Temple of Bel, Colonnade street, Theatre, Bazaars and Tombs. O/N Palmyra.

Day 5 :

Leave Palmyra for Homs, Krak des Chevaliers, Maaloula, O/N Damascus.

Day 6:

Morning free in Damascus, then drive to Amman for overnight.

Day 7 :

Drive south via the King's Highway to Petra visiting Madeba, Nebo, Kerak and Shobak. O/N Petra.

Day 8 :

Morning tour of Petra then drive back to Amman via desert Highway.

Day 9 :

Full day tour of the Desert Castles, overnight Amman.

Day 10 :

Transfer to airport for departure.

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Day 1 :

Arrive Amman, transfer to hotel, O/N Amman.

Day 2 :

Full day to Petra and return to Amman. O/N Amman.

Day 3 :

Cross the bridge to Israel, visit Jericho, Bet Shean, Nazareth, Tiberias. O/N Tiberias.

Day 4 :

Megiddo, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem. O/N Jerusalem.

Day 5 :

Full day Jerusalem, Old City and environs. O/N Jerusalem.

Day 6:

Full day Jerusalem, New City and Bethlehem. O/N Jerusalem.

Day 7 :

Qumran, Masada, Eilat. Cross border at Taba to Sinai. O/N Taba coast hotel.

Day 8 :

Morning tour of St. Catherine's Monastery then drive through the Sinai where the Twelve Tribes roamed for 40 years, view the Bedouin, on to the Suez Canal, Cairo. O/N Cairo.

Day 9 :

Cairo Museum, pyramids, Sphinx. O/N Cairo.

Day 10 :

Old Cairo mosques, p.m. flight to Luxor. O/N Luxor.

Day 11 :

Valley of the Kings, Karnak. Train to Cairo. O/N Cairo.

Day 12 :

Free day Cairo. O/N Cairo.

Day 13 :

Depart Cairo.

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Day 1 / THURSDAY, ARRIVE IN ATHENS - TOUR TO CORINTH & ATHENS :

At 9a.m. arrive at Athens International Airport. Upon arrival start the day tour to Ancient Corinth. Our bus will take you out of Athens by the
Saronic Gulf, where in 480 BC history's root was changed! The small Grecian fleet managed to defeat the enormously powerful armada of the
Persians. From here, via the historic Corinthian Canal, (quick stop for photos) you will arrive at Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this
megalopolis where the apostle Paul came and worked, established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now part of the
New Testament. Here, you see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and
Gallio's Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! You will also see the ruins of early Christian 5th century basilica at the
Ancient Port of Cenchreae before returning to Athens.

In the afternoon start the sightseeing tour of Athens (Acts 17:15). Climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon
and the Erechteum. Then, you will go to nearby Mars' Hill (or Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known
sermon. Your tour will continue with a panoramic drive to see the highlights of modern Athens: pass by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
After the tours check-in at hotel followed by dinner and overnight. (D)

Day 2 / FRIDAY, PIRAEUS - MYKONOS, GREECE :

At 8:30 in the morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on the ship for 3-Day Cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. At 11:00a.m.
sail for Mykonos at 11:00 a.m. In the afternoon (6:00 p.m.), arrive in Mykonos. It combines international jet-set atmosphere and a very active
nightlife. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani or along the
waterfront of << Little Venice >> to the well-known windmills. Sail for Rhodes at 10:00 p.m. (B-L-D)

Day 3 / SATURDAY, RHODES, GREECE :

At 9:30 a.m. arrive at Rhodes. In ancient times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This stronghold
was built by a Crusading Order, which originated from Palestine. The optional half-day excursion takes you to visit the Temple of Athena on the
majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue Aegean Sea beneath it and the sophisticated whitewashed artists' colony at its foot. Local
tradition has it, that Paul's ship on it way to Rome, spent some time in the small harbor. Afternoon is free in Rhodes. Stroll around the medieval
walled city; enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere from one of the elegant cafes in the marina. Sail for Patmos at 7:30 p.m. (B-L-D)

Day 4 / SUNDAY - PATMOS, GREECE - KUSADASI (EPHESUS), TURKEY :

At 6:30 a.m. arrive at Patmos, this beautiful and almost mysterious rocky island where the apostle John was exiled and wrote the Book of
Revelation. Drive up to the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist where we have a wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the
Revelation. After some free time for browsing, return to the ship and sail for Kusadasi at 10:00 a.m. Lunch aboard the ship. At 2:00 p.m.
disembarkation in Kusadasi, Turkey, where you start the tour to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and
lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. You will visit the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in
this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful
public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theater. The Temple of Diana of the
Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. Check-in at hotel in Kusadasi. (B-L)

The above tour is feasible on the following dates of September 2007 (Based on the cruise ship sailing dates): SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, and 27

These cruise sailings every Friday from Athens from March 9 till November 9.

Important note: To be able to organize the Athens and Corinth tours on arrival day the group's flight has to arrive latest at 9a.m. at Athens
International Airport.

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Day 6 / FRIDAY, END TURKISH TOUR PORTION IN KUSADASI

Day 7 / SATURDAY, KUSADASI EMBARKATION FOR 3-DAY CRUISE TO GREEK ISLANDS - PATMOS

At 9:00 a.m. transfer to Kusadasi port for embarkation on the ship at 10:00a.m. The ship sets sail for at 12 noon for Patmos. At 4:00 p.m. arrive
at this beautiful mysterious rocky island where the exiled Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation. We have an optional tour: we drive up to
the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist, where we have a wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation where the
heavenly voice of God revealed to St. John the future of humanity (Rev. 1:12-21). After some free time for browsing, return to the ship for an
evening sailing to Heraklion at 9:00 p.m. (L-D)

Day 8 / SUNDAY: HERAKLION, CRETE - SANTORINI, GREECE

At 7:00 a.m. we call at Heraklion Crete, (Acts 27:7-13) where our optional excursion takes us from the lively bustling city to visit the Minoan
Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull and half man). Sail for Santorini at 11:30 a.m., where we arrive at 4:30 p.m.
Disembarkation by tender-boats, weather permitting. Take a mule or the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera; perched high on the
rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which (1,600 BC) literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town which has now been excavated at
Akrotiri. Sail for Piraeus at 9:00 p.m. (B-L-D)

Day 9 / MONDAY: PIRAEUS, GREECE - ATHENS & CORINTH TOURS

At 7:00 a.m. arrive at Piraeus. Disembark at 7:30a.m. After breakfast and meet the local guide to start the tours to Athens and Corinth. First,
drive to Corinth passing by the historic Corinthian Canal and continue to Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) to visit the site where the apostle Paul
came and worked, established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now part of the New Testament. Here, you will see
the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio's Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! You
will also see the ruins of early Christian 5th century basilica at the Ancient Port of Cenchreae before returning to Athens.

In the afternoon start the sightseeing tour of Athens (Acts 17:15). Climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon
and the Erechteum. Then, you will go to nearby Mars' Hill (or Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known
sermon. Your tour will continue with a panoramic drive to see the highlights of modern Athens: pass by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library.

After the tours check-in at hotel followed by dinner and overnight. (B-D)

Day 10 / TUESDAY: ATHENS DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to Athens International Airport for return flight to USA. The above tour is feasible on the following dates of September
2007 (Based on the cruise ship sailing dates): SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, and 28

These cruise sailings are every Friday from Athens from March 23 till November 2.

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