April 15 • Departure  
Our life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.

April 16 • Cairo
We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel during the famine! Upon our arrival we will fly from Cairo to Luxor and check into our hotel for the remainder of the day free to relax and rest.

April 17 • Valley of the Kings Touring & Nile Cruise
This morning we visit the Valley of the Kings (where many ancient pharaohs were buried) and the famous Temple of Hatshepsut, the princess who perhaps pulled baby Moses out of the Nile River. This temple may have been designed by Moses. We re-embark for lunch and then enjoy some free time before taking an evening tour of the famous Temple of Luxor, which was founded in the reign of Amenhotep III, grandson of the pharaoh of the Exodus.  Overnight on board.   Nile Cruise Boat.

April 18 • Karnak, Esna to Edfu
After breakfast, visits include the Temple of Karnak (temple of the New Kingdom period) and the East Bank of the Nile. It was during this period that the bondage and Exodus occurred. Karnak second to Giza’s Pyramids, is one of Egypt’s most important Pharaonic sites. Re-board our ship for lunch and continue sailing towards Edfu, having dinner as we cross through the Esna lock.  Overnight on board. 

April 19 • Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
This morning after breakfast we visit Edfu, the location of one of the best preserved Egyptian Temples. This site was initially developed 1000 years before Abraham came to Egypt!  Lunch and sailing to Kom Ombo, where we visit the remains of Kom Ombo Temple, situated on the riverside. Unlike most, this temple is dedicated to two gods - the crocodile god of Sebek and the solar god of war, Horus the Great.  Overnight on board.  

April 20 • Aswan High Dam, Free Time, Abu Simbel Option

April 19 • Departure
Our life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.

April 20 • Cairo
We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel during the famine!  Upon our arrival we will meet our tour guide and transfer to our hotel.  After checking in the remainder of the day will be free to relax and rest or you can take part in an optional tour this afternoon.  This evening we will be joining with Group # 1 and enjoy a welcome dinner together.

April 21 • Cairo
Today we travel back to ancient Cairo with a full day of touring to the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- the pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx and tour the Egyptian Museum, location of Tutankhamen's treasures and ancient remains. 

April 22 • Cairo
We enjoy a short ride to Memphis.  Founded around 3,100 BC, Memphis is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt.  From a Biblical perspective, Memphis is most likely where Abraham lied to Pharaoh about his wife Sarah being his sister and where Joseph served as second in command.  While in Memphis we will view a very large and well preserved statue of Ramses II.  Next is Sakkara, which is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt!  Sakkara is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, dating back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!  Enjoy a stop to see how local Egyptian carpets are made.  After lunch while in Old Cairo our guide will explain the history of Judaism, Christianity and Muslims as well enjoy a visit to a Jewish Synagogue, Coptic Church and Mosque.  Our afternoon we conclude with a visit to the Grand Bazaar for time to shop and barter with the locals. 

April 23 • Mt. Sinai
This morning we depart Cairo, pass through the southern edge of the "Land of Goshen" and travel the southward route of the Exodus through the Wilderness of Shur. We learn of the terrain and the history of this region en-route as we pass Marah (Springs of Moses) and further to the south, the oasis of Elim. Arriving in the late afternoon to the hotel at Mt. Sinai (Mt. Horeb), we have dinner and rest for our early morning activity.

April 24• Mt. Sinai, Dead Sea & Jerusalem
Just into the new day, those who desire and are physically capable will depart for a memorable early morning walk up Mt. Moses.  You may choose to ride a camel part way, stop at one of the stations to take in scenery along the climb to the summit (750 steps) for a sunrise to remember.  Once at the top, enjoy a time of praise and then depart down the mountain for breakfast.  We travel to the Israel border crossing of Taba and head north towards the Dead Sea.  We will enjoy a picture stop at the Dead and then finish our day arriving in Jerusalem where we will enjoy our dinner and overnight.

April 25 • Around Jerusalem, Holocaust Museum, Bible Times
We will take time this morning to visit the Children's Exhibit of the Holocaust Museum and then the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of centuries old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem.  Next, we visit the Southern Wall Excavations. This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard, have been unearthed. It is in this courtyard that Jesus likely drove out the vendors and money exchangers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized.   

April 26 • Jesus' Steps, the Last Days, Way of Suffering & Garden Tomb
Today we walk where Jesus walked, beginning the day with a panoramic view of the city, Mount Moriah and the Dome of the Rock from atop the Mount of Olives and then the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection is important here. Next we visit the house of Caiaphas and the "Upper Room" where the disciple whom Jesus loved laid his head on His breast and where later Thomas cried, "my Lord & my God." Western Wall. On our way out of the city we will visit the Wailing Wall and then the fascinating Rabbinical Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era.  We enter the Old City through Stephen's Gate and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured a cripple. We move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering, and view the Church of the Sepulcher before we arrive at the climax of our tour―the Garden Tomb. Your faith, that blessed hope and communion with Christ, will take on a tremendous new meaning today.

April 27: Caesarea, Megiddo & Nazareth
After breakfast we depart Jerusalem and head north along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct, and then journey on to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah hid from King Ahab. Next we travel through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, the Armageddon Battlefield, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. We continue on through the area of Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we visit the Nazareth Village―a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next two nights in the Tiberias area on the Sea of Galilee and visit a working Kibbutz.

April 28: Jordan River Baptismal Site, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee Cruise and Amman
We begin this morning with a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee with easy viewing of the nearby Golan Heights brings to life the experiences of the fishermen disciples, then we travel on to the site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Mount of the Beatitudes overlooking the Sea. We visit the Jordan River Baptismal site before crossing over into Jordan and traveling to Amman for our dinner and overnight.

April 29: Petra
This morning we south toward the amazing mountain fortress of Petra, known to be inhabited by the Edomites - the descendents of Esau. Begin the tour with a walk through the "Siq," an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone, to the city of Petra carved out of the rose red rock. The Treasury, El Khazneh, is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity. Beyond El Khazneh we are surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra's carved and built structures. Departing Petra, we travel northward on the King's Highway through the land of the Moab where to the east we view the hilltop palace/fortress of Machaerus, the place where John the Baptist was beheaded.  We overnight in Amman  again this evening.

Day 15 • Free day.

Delta canceled its flight from Aman to USA on 30th April and so we can return only on May 1.

Day 16 • Home
After breakfast we transfer to the Amman Airport for our flight home.