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OVERVIEW
If you are interested in walking in the footsteps of Jesus, sailing Galilee, discovering lost cities, experiencing fascinating cultures, having fun with new friends and falling in love with the places of the Bible, then this trip is for you!
Andrew and Karen’s goal for this trip is “To give an opportunity for people to enjoy significant, impacting and spiritually enriching pilgrimage, but this time at a more relaxed pace – and as always, to have a blast doing it!”.
Take a journey though Israel, Jordan and Egypt to discover the Holy Land and walk in the Sacred Steps of the Bible.
Andrew and Karen Moreton
Andrew and Karen’s love affair with the Middle East started in 2008 when Karen was given a trip by her parents. Karen found the experience so life changing that soon afterwards she and Andrew travelled together to Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Turkey. Andrew also found walking quite literally in the footsteps of Jesus to be a life affirming experience, and since then, both Andrew and Karen have remained convinced of the value of taking others to the places of Jesus, the Bible, history and faith. This will be their 5th tour to the Holy Lands and their 6th Selah tour.
Andrew is a GP, medical educator and passionate Bible teacher. Karen is a palliative care nurse and devotional author. As well as serving for 15 years in Cornerstone Community and raising awesome kids, they continue to be involved in discipleship, Bible teaching, mentoring, holistic health care, loving Jesus and loving life. They live in Dubbo NSW, attend their local Church of Christ and can’t wait to share their next Middle Eastern adventure with you!
ITINERARY
Depart your capital city to fly to Tel Aviv via Dubai.
Included Meals: None
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport, we journey by bus to Jerusalem and will stop at the panoramic view from the Mount of Olives and stand in awe as we overlook the Temple Mount and the ancient City. The view will take your breath away! While on the mount of Olives we visit the Dominus Flevit church where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
Following a late lunch (own expense), we get our bearings at the wonderful Israeli museum with it’s huge model of Jerusalem at the time of Christ, the whole scroll of Isaiah found at Qumran on display, and the most amazing biblical art. Then check in to our hotel for a well-earned rest at our home for the next 4 nights.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
Following a late lunch (own expense), we get our bearings at the wonderful Israeli museum with it’s huge model of Jerusalem at the time of Christ, the whole scroll of Isaiah found at Qumran on display, and the most amazing biblical art. Then check in to our hotel for a well-earned rest at our home for the next 4 nights.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
Included Meals:
D
It has been said The Middle East is the epicentre of the World, Israel is the epicentre of the Middle East, Jerusalem is the epicentre of Israel, and the Old City is the epicentre of Jerusalem. So today we explore the epicentre of the World!
We pray at the Western wall, with a choice to sit and rest and have unhurried time at this prominent site – the more active can explore the underground Western wall tunnels. We will then ascend the temple mount to visit where the Dome of the Rock sits and where the ancient temple once stood. Rest stop at the Austrian Hospice and enjoy their hospitality in a hidden tranquil café garden in the middle of the Old City. We then walk the authentic streets of Jesus time in the Davidson Archaeological Park. Did you know Neil Armstrong said walking these Hulda steps that Jesus himself walked to enter the temple, was more significant walk to him than walking on the moon!
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
We pray at the Western wall, with a choice to sit and rest and have unhurried time at this prominent site – the more active can explore the underground Western wall tunnels. We will then ascend the temple mount to visit where the Dome of the Rock sits and where the ancient temple once stood. Rest stop at the Austrian Hospice and enjoy their hospitality in a hidden tranquil café garden in the middle of the Old City. We then walk the authentic streets of Jesus time in the Davidson Archaeological Park. Did you know Neil Armstrong said walking these Hulda steps that Jesus himself walked to enter the temple, was more significant walk to him than walking on the moon!
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
Included Meals:
B
D
After breakfast we visit the most sacred sites of the Via Delarosa – commencing with the ancient olive grove in the garden of Gethsemane and the magnificent church of the agony – church of all nations. We bus close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre spending time at the place of Jesus death and resurrection. This church is in the Christian quarter of the Old city so a perfect place after our visit, to take a break for lunch and a spot of shopping. We then share communion together at sanctuary like garden tomb, which is what Jesus’ burial site it would have really looked like at the time of Christ. We then bus back to our accommodation for dinner.
After dinner we return to the Old City and the Tower of David for an evening laser & light spectacular.
Those who wish to rest are welcome to relax at the hotel, or have an evening at leisure.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
After dinner we return to the Old City and the Tower of David for an evening laser & light spectacular.
Those who wish to rest are welcome to relax at the hotel, or have an evening at leisure.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
Included Meals:
B
D
For our last day in Jerusalem – it is a full day of walking and exploring some of Jerusalem’s less accessible but most fascinating sites, guided by Andrew & Karen.
The morning is spent discovering the 3000-year-old City of David, including the underground Warren’s shaft and Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel which exits at the pool of Siloam. We then walk from City of David up to Mount Zion to circumnavigate the Old City atop the ancient Ramparts walls. Then get a great overview of Israel's history at the Tower of David Museum. We lunch in the Old City (own expense) followed by visiting the room of the last supper (tomorrow is Passover) and King David’s tomb. Enjoy some free time to walk the Cardo and some shopping, before returning to the hotel for dinner.
For those wishing to have a day of rest, you have the choice of staying at your accommodation to relax, or perhaps choose your own adventure! You can ask the concierge to order you a taxi and go and people watch in the lobby lounge of the King David Hotel where statesman and politicians stay when brokerage peace in the Middle East. Or head to Yad Vashem – Israel’s famed holocaust museum. Maybe even read through the gospels in the place that much of it happened. Have an easy day because there are many more adventures still to come.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
The morning is spent discovering the 3000-year-old City of David, including the underground Warren’s shaft and Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel which exits at the pool of Siloam. We then walk from City of David up to Mount Zion to circumnavigate the Old City atop the ancient Ramparts walls. Then get a great overview of Israel's history at the Tower of David Museum. We lunch in the Old City (own expense) followed by visiting the room of the last supper (tomorrow is Passover) and King David’s tomb. Enjoy some free time to walk the Cardo and some shopping, before returning to the hotel for dinner.
For those wishing to have a day of rest, you have the choice of staying at your accommodation to relax, or perhaps choose your own adventure! You can ask the concierge to order you a taxi and go and people watch in the lobby lounge of the King David Hotel where statesman and politicians stay when brokerage peace in the Middle East. Or head to Yad Vashem – Israel’s famed holocaust museum. Maybe even read through the gospels in the place that much of it happened. Have an easy day because there are many more adventures still to come.
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem
Included Meals:
B
D
Following breakfast, we stop for a group photo and last fond gaze over Jerusalem from the Mt of Olives viewpoint then continue on our way North to the Galilee via the significant sites of the Bible on the way. Journeying north along the Mediterranean coastline, we take time to stop and wander the extensive ruins of Caesarea where Paul was imprisoned and later set sail to Rome. Then we have a photo op at magnificently preserved ancient Roman aqueduct enroute to Muhkraka at Mt Carmel, where Elijah famously had the show down with the prophets of Baal. This site’s viewing platform also affords spectacular sweeping views over much of Israel.
Finally, we sojourn on to Galilee in time for sunset, and to watch the full moon rise over Galilee, as tonight is Passover
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Finally, we sojourn on to Galilee in time for sunset, and to watch the full moon rise over Galilee, as tonight is Passover
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Included Meals:
B
D
Known to the locals as Kinneret, today we have the entire day exploring the most significant sites of Galilee. Visit Jesus’ home base of Capernaum and the synagogue he taught in. Visit the recently discovered synagogue of Magdala (hometown of Mary Magdalene) sing inside the seaside church with it’s resonant acoustics and walk on the original pavement from the time of Christ. Reflect and read from Matthew 5 and 6 at the place of the sermon on the mount – Mt Beatitudes then pause beside the lake at St Peter’s primacy where Jesus reinstated Peter. We finish our day by visiting the kibbutz of Ginosar with an authentic boat from the time of Christ before we set sail and enjoy sailing Galilee just like Jesus did.
A free evening to wander or swim at Galilee, our hotel is right on the water; or shop at modern Tiberius.
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
A free evening to wander or swim at Galilee, our hotel is right on the water; or shop at modern Tiberius.
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Included Meals:
B
D
Today we discover Jesus’ boyhood town of Nazareth and the wonderful Nazareth Village, designed to function as an authentic first century community. Next, mosaics from around the world adorn the artistically beautiful Church of the Annunciation which is built on the grotto where Mary is believed to have lived and the Site of the Annunciation. Before we farewell Nazareth, enjoy the most spectacular view of the Jezreel valley from what the locals call “Jumping Mountain” where Luke 4 happened, and we read this passage together from our breathtaking vantage point on Mt Precipice.
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Included Meals:
B
D
Following our banquet breakfast, we visit the Jordan river and a chance for baptisms and re-affirmations on our last full day in Israel.
Enjoy the scenery as we bus North stopping at beautiful Caesarea Phillipi the place of Peter’s declaration “You are the Christ!” With some artists amongst our group, we’ll stop for lunch at the enchanting artists village of Safed for shopping and lunch or to visit a local, ancient synagogue. We conclude this amazing day by enjoying evening views of the entire Galilee region from Mt Arbel, stretching as far as the Golan heights and Mt Hermon, as we watch the sun set over the Galilee region!
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Enjoy the scenery as we bus North stopping at beautiful Caesarea Phillipi the place of Peter’s declaration “You are the Christ!” With some artists amongst our group, we’ll stop for lunch at the enchanting artists village of Safed for shopping and lunch or to visit a local, ancient synagogue. We conclude this amazing day by enjoying evening views of the entire Galilee region from Mt Arbel, stretching as far as the Golan heights and Mt Hermon, as we watch the sun set over the Galilee region!
Hotel: Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius
Included Meals:
B
D
Our time in Israel concludes with a sunrise worship service beside the ‘Sea of Galilee’ on the promenade deck of our hotel. Then enjoy our last Israeli breakfast together before we depart Galilee for our border crossing into Jordan. (Please note we cannot spend time retrieving VAT tax refunds at the border)
Welcome to Jordan, often dubbed “The other Holy Land.” Once we have arrived in Jordan, we will make our way towards the Dead Sea, stopping on route for a traditional falafel lunch. Late afternoon, we arrive for our long-awaited swim in the Dead Sea and enjoy a relaxing evening at a beautiful Dead Sea resort.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea
Welcome to Jordan, often dubbed “The other Holy Land.” Once we have arrived in Jordan, we will make our way towards the Dead Sea, stopping on route for a traditional falafel lunch. Late afternoon, we arrive for our long-awaited swim in the Dead Sea and enjoy a relaxing evening at a beautiful Dead Sea resort.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea
Included Meals:
B
L
D
A leisurely start this morning with a Jordanian breakfast and time to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Dead Sea. Then we are in for the most amazing two days as we sojourn south first to the hugely significant site of Mt Nebo, where Moses viewed the promised land but could not enter. Afterwards, we visit Kerak Castle then to Wadi Musa, and one of the modern wonders of the world, and the Lost City of Petra.
Tonight, an on opportunity to visit Petra by Night.
This is an optional activity, and is $45.00 USD per person.
Hotel: Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
Tonight, an on opportunity to visit Petra by Night.
This is an optional activity, and is $45.00 USD per person.
Hotel: Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
Included Meals:
B
D
Today is a day you won’t forget and every tour, this day is people’s number one highlight.
You have a full day to explore the depths and heights of the ancient wonder of Petra. We stroll the red, rose rock Siq together, marvel at the famous carved treasury, explore the ancient colonnade streets with rock cut tombs, pass ancient palace remains and an almost two millennia old Byzantine church, and red rock amphitheater. Then if you’d like, catch a donkey up to the hilltop rock carved monastery with views out of this world! Ride a camel, horse or buggy home (Carry some cash if planning to ride, as your entry has been included but buggies/ animals you pay the owner).
Dinner at the hotel and drink in the ancient cave bar. This evening, enjoy the most memorable sunset at Wadi Musa, the Grand Canyon of the Middle East.
Important note: Petra has three sections – the siq (2.5km return) – which you can catch a golf buggy through, the colonnade street (4kms return) , which you can ride a camel though, and lastly and most remotely, the monastery – a steep uphill climb which you can ride a donkey to – but the downhill donkey ride is a bit grueling.
Hotel: Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
You have a full day to explore the depths and heights of the ancient wonder of Petra. We stroll the red, rose rock Siq together, marvel at the famous carved treasury, explore the ancient colonnade streets with rock cut tombs, pass ancient palace remains and an almost two millennia old Byzantine church, and red rock amphitheater. Then if you’d like, catch a donkey up to the hilltop rock carved monastery with views out of this world! Ride a camel, horse or buggy home (Carry some cash if planning to ride, as your entry has been included but buggies/ animals you pay the owner).
Dinner at the hotel and drink in the ancient cave bar. This evening, enjoy the most memorable sunset at Wadi Musa, the Grand Canyon of the Middle East.
Important note: Petra has three sections – the siq (2.5km return) – which you can catch a golf buggy through, the colonnade street (4kms return) , which you can ride a camel though, and lastly and most remotely, the monastery – a steep uphill climb which you can ride a donkey to – but the downhill donkey ride is a bit grueling.
Hotel: Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
Included Meals:
B
D
This morning, we make our way back to Amman, stropping on the way (time permitting) to view the Amman Citadel, known locally as Jebel al-Qal’a to see the remains of a Roman temple, Byzantine church, and an Umayyad palace. Afterwards we make our way to Jordans Queen Alia airport for departure.
Some of the group will be leaving us at 6:30pm, so there will be a small wait at the airport for our departure flight on Egypt Air.
MS 702 Amman to Cairo Departing 8:10pm Arriving 8:35pm
On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and assisted through immigration. Your Egyptian visa will be prepared for you on arrival. Afterwards travel to our accommodation for the evening.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
Some of the group will be leaving us at 6:30pm, so there will be a small wait at the airport for our departure flight on Egypt Air.
MS 702 Amman to Cairo Departing 8:10pm Arriving 8:35pm
On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and assisted through immigration. Your Egyptian visa will be prepared for you on arrival. Afterwards travel to our accommodation for the evening.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
Included Meals:
B
D
Today, it is time to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza. Start the day with a visit to the pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre.
Afterwards, we enjoy lunch together, before heading to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). GEM hosts over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
This evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
Afterwards, we enjoy lunch together, before heading to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). GEM hosts over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
This evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
Included Meals:
B
L
D
After breakfast this morning, we will embark on a tour of Old Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging church and Muhammad Ali Mosque, followed by a visit to the Khan el Khalil bazaars.
This evening, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
This evening, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Marriott Zamalek Hotel, Cairo
Included Meals:
B
D
This morning, after a leisurely start, we head to the airport, ready to fly south with Egypt Air to Luxor.
MS 274 Cairo to Luxor Departing 12:40pm Arriving 1:45pm
On arrival in Luxor, you will be met and transferred to your Nile cruiser (home for the next 4 nights). After lunch onboard your Nile Cruiser, visit the Luxor Temples.
Please note – lunch will be late today, served at approximately 3pm onboard. We suggest getting a snack at the airport prior to your flight.
Tonight, after dinner onboard, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the sights and perhaps a horse and carriage ride (own expense) through the streets of Luxor.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
MS 274 Cairo to Luxor Departing 12:40pm Arriving 1:45pm
On arrival in Luxor, you will be met and transferred to your Nile cruiser (home for the next 4 nights). After lunch onboard your Nile Cruiser, visit the Luxor Temples.
Please note – lunch will be late today, served at approximately 3pm onboard. We suggest getting a snack at the airport prior to your flight.
Tonight, after dinner onboard, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the sights and perhaps a horse and carriage ride (own expense) through the streets of Luxor.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Included Meals:
B
L
D
This morning, an on opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride in Luxor.
This is an optional activity, and is $140.00 USD per person.
After breakfast, we explore Luxor’s West Bank where we will visit the Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings including Tutankhamun’s tomb, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, enjoy lunch onboard, and perhaps afternoon tea on the sundeck, while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock.
Those who wish to take the balloon ride, will not miss any of the tour. The balloon ride is early morning (usually 4 or 5am departure from the cruise) and you will return to the boat in time for the days touring schedule.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
This is an optional activity, and is $140.00 USD per person.
After breakfast, we explore Luxor’s West Bank where we will visit the Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings including Tutankhamun’s tomb, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, enjoy lunch onboard, and perhaps afternoon tea on the sundeck, while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock.
Those who wish to take the balloon ride, will not miss any of the tour. The balloon ride is early morning (usually 4 or 5am departure from the cruise) and you will return to the boat in time for the days touring schedule.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Included Meals:
B
L
D
This morning, we visit Egypt’s best-preserved temple, Edfu to marvel at the detail which took 180 years to complete. We will board our ship, for lunch as we sail to Kom Ombo, the unusual double temple of Egypt. Once back on board, dinner will be served while we sail towards Aswan.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Included Meals:
B
L
D
Wake up this morning in Aswan - a beautiful city, with gorgeous greenery against the calm of the Nile River.
Today, those who have chosen to visit Abu Simbel will be collected from the ship early, to make way to Aswan airport for your Egypt Air return flight to Abu Simbel.
MS147 Aswan to Abu Simbel Departing 9:25am Arriving 10:05am
MS150 Abu Simbel to Aswan Departing 12:50pm Arriving 1:25pm
Please note – the flight times listed for Abu Simbel are a guide only, and often return later than expected.
The temples of Abu Simbel are among the most famous of all ancient Egyptian monuments. The two temples, known as the Great Temple and the Small Temple, are carved directly into the rock near Egypt’s southern border and are best known for their imposing facades. Carved into the rock during the reign of Pharaoh Rameses II, in the 13th century BCE, The Great Temple of King Rameses II dominates the site with its four 20-metre-tall seated colossal statues of the king.
Those who stay in Aswan can enjoy a day at leisure.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Today, those who have chosen to visit Abu Simbel will be collected from the ship early, to make way to Aswan airport for your Egypt Air return flight to Abu Simbel.
MS147 Aswan to Abu Simbel Departing 9:25am Arriving 10:05am
MS150 Abu Simbel to Aswan Departing 12:50pm Arriving 1:25pm
Please note – the flight times listed for Abu Simbel are a guide only, and often return later than expected.
The temples of Abu Simbel are among the most famous of all ancient Egyptian monuments. The two temples, known as the Great Temple and the Small Temple, are carved directly into the rock near Egypt’s southern border and are best known for their imposing facades. Carved into the rock during the reign of Pharaoh Rameses II, in the 13th century BCE, The Great Temple of King Rameses II dominates the site with its four 20-metre-tall seated colossal statues of the king.
Those who stay in Aswan can enjoy a day at leisure.
Accommodation: M/S Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise
Included Meals:
B
D
After breakfast, we check out of our cruise before traveling to the Philae temple, unique as it is on an island in the middle of the river. We will also visit the unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam.
This afternoon, a choice of two optional activities or an afternoon at leisure.
You may choose to visit a local Nubian Village or enjoy an Afternoon Tea at Aswan’s famous Old Cataract Hotel.
The Nubian Village visit is $30.00 USD per person & the Afternoon Teas is $70.00 USD per person.
Time at leisure in Aswan can be spent visiting the local souk, strolling the banks of the Nile, or enjoying tea at one of the local cafes. Please note, you will have checked out of your cruise accommodation so will not be able to rest in your room, if you select time at leisure.
It is NOT possible to do both the Nubian Village visit and the Old Cataract afternoon tea.
Early this evening, we will be taken to a local restaurant for a light dinner, before we make our way to Aswan Airport, where we will travel back to Cairo.
MS287 Aswan to Cairo Departing 8:45pm Arriving 10:10pm
Shortly after midnight Wednesday, our flight will depart Cairo, to return to Australia, via Dubai.
EK926 Cairo to Dubai Departing 1:45am Arriving 7:10am
This afternoon, a choice of two optional activities or an afternoon at leisure.
You may choose to visit a local Nubian Village or enjoy an Afternoon Tea at Aswan’s famous Old Cataract Hotel.
The Nubian Village visit is $30.00 USD per person & the Afternoon Teas is $70.00 USD per person.
Time at leisure in Aswan can be spent visiting the local souk, strolling the banks of the Nile, or enjoying tea at one of the local cafes. Please note, you will have checked out of your cruise accommodation so will not be able to rest in your room, if you select time at leisure.
It is NOT possible to do both the Nubian Village visit and the Old Cataract afternoon tea.
Early this evening, we will be taken to a local restaurant for a light dinner, before we make our way to Aswan Airport, where we will travel back to Cairo.
MS287 Aswan to Cairo Departing 8:45pm Arriving 10:10pm
Shortly after midnight Wednesday, our flight will depart Cairo, to return to Australia, via Dubai.
EK926 Cairo to Dubai Departing 1:45am Arriving 7:10am
Included Meals:
B
D
Highlights
- Andrew & Karen Moreton as your expert leaders with onsite devotions and insights
- Jerusalem
- Tiberias
- Jordanian Dead Sea
- Petra
- Cairo
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Spectacular Nile cruise
- Air and tour or tour only options available
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