strategic Golan Heights for a greater under-
standing of the fierce battles that took place
during the 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom
Kippur War. Visit Mt. Ben Tal,site of a former
Israeli bunker,for a spectacular view of the
region. Arrive at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv,settled
by Americans and Israelis together; view of the
fertile valleys below as you tour the kibbutz
and enjoy lunch in the communal dining room.
Travel to Bet Shean,an ancient city from the
time of King Saul; see the excavated remains
of a Roman city. Continue to “golden”
Jerusalem for overnight. (B.L)
Wednesday: Jerusalem
Drive to the Hadassah Medical Center to see
the brilliant Chagall Windows. On to Yad
Vashem,memorial to the Holocaust; visit the
Museum,Children’s Pavilion and walk along
the Avenue of the Righteous. Then,to Mount
Jerusalem
Herzl to pay respects to Israel’s military heroes.
Visit the Herzl Museum (schedule permitting).
Saturday: Petra / Amman
oldest known ship in the world,uncovered after
Drive via the Supreme Court Building and
A most unforgettable day in Petra! Your local
being buried for over 4500 years. Stand in awe
the Knesset (Parliament) to the Shrine of the
guide will take you on a tour into the “rose-red”
at the magnificent Sphinx carved out of a single
Book,home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to
city (by horseback and foot),which begins
piece of stone,guarding the Giza plateau. Try
walk through the Israel Museum and the Billy
at the “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the
a camel ride before continuing to the unique
HISTORIC
Rose Sculpture Garden; see the Scale Model
end of the passage you’ll see Petra’s most
Karnak Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo (B.L)
of ancient Jerusalem. Evening: Restaurant
beautiful monument—the Treasury—carved
Tuesday: Cairo / Luxor / Cairo
Dinner and Night Tour. (B.D)
out of the solid rock from the side of the
mountain. Beyond the Treasury,you’ll discover
Early morning flight to Luxor. Drive past the
Thursday: Jerusalem
soaring temples,elaborate royal tombs,a
famed Colossi of Memnon to the beautifully
Enter the Old City from the Dung Gate; walk
theatre,burial chambers and water channels.
terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then
to the Western Wall,the only remaining portion
After lunch,continue to Amman,the modern
to the imposing Valley of the Kings containing
of the Second Temple. Witness joyous Bar
and ancient capital of Jordan; check into your
the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs,
JOURNEY
Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies! View the
deluxe hotel for dinner and overnight. (B.L.D)
enter the Tomb of Tutankhamun. After lunch,
Dome of the Rock. Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the
tour the vast Karnak Temple-Complex,built
traditional Tomb of King David and the Room
Sunday: Amman / Cairo
by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000 year
of the Last Supper. Proceed to the restored
Morning drive to Jerash,one of the world’s
period. Continue to the Avenue of the Sphinx
Jewish Quarter; walk along the Cardo,the
best preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local
and the exquisite Temple of Luxor with its
colonnaded main street of Byzantine Jerusalem.
guide will escort you on a tour of the Temples
grand colonnades. Return flight to Cairo for
Visit the Herodian Mansions,a completely
of Artemis and Zeus,the Roman Forum,
overnight. (B.L)
excavated residential quarter from 2000 years
Hadrian’s Arch,the massive Theatre and the
Wednesday: Cairo
ago,or,walk through the extraordinary Has-
mile long Street of Columns. After lunch,
Morning drive to Old Cairo to visit the beautiful
monean Tunnel (tunnel schedule permitting.)
continue to Ajloun for a visit to Saladin’s
Coptic Church of St. Sergius where Jesus and
Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the
magnificent mountaintop castle. Return to
the Holy Family stayed after fleeing Jerusalem.
Holy Sepulchre; walk through the exotic
your hotel in Amman before your transfer
Continue to the restored,9th century. Ben
bazaars with their wondrous aromas. End the
to the airport for your flight to Cairo; transfer to
Ezra Synagogue,the oldest in Egypt. Proceed
day with an optional visit to Bethlehem or visit
your hotel for overnight. (B.L)
to the Mosque of Mohammed Ali at the
the dazzling Caprice Diamond Center. (B)
Monday: Cairo
Citadel of Saladin. Drive to the bustling Khan
Friday: Jerusalem / Petra
The day begins with a visit to the world-famous
el-Khalili Bazaar,where shopping is an exotic
Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allen-
Egyptian Museum with its 100,000 objects
experience. Remainder of the day at leisure.
by/King Hussein Bridge; You’ll be personally
covering 5000 years of ancient Egyptian
Evening: Dinner Cruise & Show on the Nile
met by our representative at the Allenby
civilization; view Tutankhamun’s treasures and
River. (B.D)
Bridge terminal for special VIP assistance and
the fascinating Mummy Room. Drive to Giza;
Thursday: En Route
exclusive Isram transfer across the bridge.
enjoy lunch at Le Meridian. Then,on to the
Transfer to the airport for your departure
Enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and
Three Great Pyramids,the only surviving
flight. (B)
meet your driver/escort. Then,on to Mount
structures of the “7 Wonders of the Ancient
Nebo,where Moses viewed the Promised Land;
World”; enter one of the Pyramids. Visit the
Please Note: An optional Nile Cruise is available
enjoy the breathtaking view of the Jordan
astonishing Solar Boat Museum,housing the
in Egypt; please inquire.
Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to Madaba;
see the oldest surviving mosaic map of the
Visa for Egypt (U.S. Passports) can be secured upon arrival in Cairo.
Holyland. Lunch en route. See the desert
Jordan entry permit included provided tour is booked minimum one month in advance (U.S. Passports). Border
oasis of Ain Mousa before continuing to Petra,
crossing fees not included and must be paid locally.
built by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago.
Tour is guaranteed on minimum 4 passengers throughout. Should the tour fall below 4 passengers, you will be
Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D)
offered the option of touring by share-a-car in Israel at a supplement (3 persons minimum).
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