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Footsteps of Moses (Sinai & Jordan) 7 days/ 6 nights (pre or post tour) Footsteps of Moses Extension Fully Escorted 7 days/ 6 nights including Tanis, Suez Canal, Wadi Feiran, Mt. Sinai, St. Catherine's Monastery, Rock of Inscriptions, Nuweiba, Taba, Aqaba, Petra, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais
PRICES STARTING AT $1195 (From Cairo) This extension may be done as a pre-tour or post-tour program. This is an incredible experience. For most of this program you will be retracing the generally accepted path of the Exodus, one of the Bible's most famous episodes. The stark landscape of the mountains colored by their mineral richness is entertaining. Discovering fossils from millions of years ago in unique geological areas and being introduced to the lifestyle of a nomadic culture that today is same as it was a 1,000 years ago is certainly educational. Day 01: Depart Cairo in the morning traveling northeast toward the Suez Canal for Tanis. Though no longer, Tanis was an important City in the pharaonic period. Many believe that this was the Biblical city from which the Exodus began, but many will also remember it as the location where the famous movie character, Indiana Jones discovered the 'Lost Ark'. Cross the Suez Canal and proceed to visit Moses Springs, the first stop in the Sinai for the Israelites. From here on to Wadi Feiran. Steeped in biblical mystery, it was here, according to locals, scholars, and legend, that Moses struck a rock with his staff, bringing forth a spring so his people could drink. Feiran is also the site of Rafadim, the fabled oasis where the Hebrews camped and battled the Amelecites. It is said that a journey through Feiran is to pass through an entire chapter of the Old Testament (Exodus 17). Continue to the foot of Mt. Sinai to overnight at St. Catherine's Plaza. Overnight Sinai (B,L,D) Day 02: Depart the hotel about 3AM and climb to the crest of Mt. Sinai to watch the sunrise then return to the base for breakfast at the hotel. Check out and visit St. Catherine's Monastery with it's Chapel of the Burning Bush and a history that goes to the 400's (AD). From here we travel East toward the Gulf of Aqaba with a stop enroute to see the Rock of Inscriptions where travelers have been carving messages and directions for thousands of years. We will look across the broad landscape of Wadi Ghazala and the oasis of Ein Kudra, traditionally hazerot for the Children of Israel. We continue our journey to the coast, have lunch at Habiba, a wonderful open air restaurant right on the shore of the Gulf. On a clear day we can see Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel. We drive up the coast to overnight at the Sonesta Resort Taba. Overnight Taba, Egypt. (B,L) Day 03: We depart Taba on our yacht ferry to Aqaba, Jordan. After clearing immigration and customs, we drive into the mountains to Petra. Arriving, we overnight at the famous Movenpick Resort, right at the entrance to the Rose Red city. Overnight Petra (B) Day 04: A day to enjoy Petra and surrounding sites. Overnight Petra (B) Day 05: Drive along the 5,000 year old King's Highway passing beside the Dead Sea and Lot's Sanctuary (where archaeological discoveries cause many to feel this was where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after God destroyed Sodom) to Madaba (the city of Mosaics) and Mt. Nebo, where Moses looked on the promised land. Then on to Amman. Overnight Grand Hyatt Amman (B) Day 06: Tour to Jerash, one of the most famous and well preserved cities of the Roman Decapolis. From Jerash visit Ajloun and Umm Qais. Umm Qais is tucked into the northwest corner of Jordan and looks down on the Sea of Galilee. This is where, according to the Bible, that Jesus drove demons out of men and into swine (Matthew 8:28-32). Return to Amman. Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with exit formalities and checking in for a short flight to Cairo. Arriving, staff will transfer you to the Sonesta Hotel. Overnight Cairo (B) Day 07: Staff will transfer you to the airport, assist with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure. TOUR INCLUDES: GUARANTEED TO OPERATE. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with day one of tour. One way Ferry transfer from Taba, Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan. One way International flight from Amman to Cairo in coach (economy) class. Baggage handling of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). Meals as outlined by B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist in Egypt and a licensed guide in Jordan. Service charges and taxes. NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as tips, entry visa (available at the airport on entry for USA citizens. Other nationalities should check with the nearest Egyptian consulate), phone calls, laundry, drinks with meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items. Footsteps of Moses Extension Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice. Single Price is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers (one person on the tour) would have additional cost. Holiday Note: Most hotels in Egypt have mandatory Christmas and New Years dinners. These can range from $70 per person to $150. These dinners are NOT included in the price as the cost will be published by the hotels until the late fall. We contract with every major hotel chain including: Egypt: Jordan:
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