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Sinai / St. Catherine's
Cross the border into Egypt to see the Sinai Desert, the land of the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea, and the land in which Moses received the Ten Commandments. Your excursion will be to the barren wilderness of the Sinai Peninsula and to St. Catherine's Monastery where God spoke to Moses through the burning bush. We will make our way by bus to the Orthodox Monastery Santa Katarina which is at the foot of Mount Sinai. As we traverse the desert we will reflect on the Exodus experience, the Victory Chant (Exodus 15) and certain texts that speak of the Israelite's time in the desert. That evening, you are free for your own interests, or we will discuss the Sinai Covenant. Dinner and overnight at Mount Sinai.
Dinner
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Mt. Sinai / Eilat
In the early morning hours (around 3 a.m.), we will climb the mountain and arrive at the summit for sunrise, where we will celebrate the Eucharist (led by our spiritual leader). After our descent, we will make our way to our hotel for breakfast. We depart one hour later for Israel and the Red Sea port of Eilat.
Breakfast
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Arrival
'Ahalan Wa Sahalan' - we will be met by this traditional greeting as we arrive at Cairo airport. An assisted transfer by our representative will take us to our Cairo hotel for dinner and overnight.
Dinner
4
Great Pyramids /Memphis / Sakkara
This morning we visit the three great Pyramids of Giza, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. Visit the 5000 year old Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley. Proceed to visit the ruins of the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis, where the monumental statue of Ramses II is located. At Sakkara you visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, representing a staircase to heaven, the Tombs of Sakkara, the amazing City of the Dead. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Dinner
5
Old Cairo
Spend an exciting day of sightseeing in Old Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian museum which houses the Tutankhamen exhibition. Stop at the Citadel, the Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosque and visit the noisy and colourful Khan El Khalili Bazaar. An evening transfer will take you to Cairo railway station as you leave aboard the first class sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and overnight aboard the sleeper train
Dinner
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Aswan
Morning arrival in Aswan. Visit the high dam in Aswan, a wonder of the modern world, built to alter the course of the River Nile for the first time in history. Stop at the ancient granite quarries between the old and new dams and complete the tour with a visit to Kitchener Botanical Gardens and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. An afternoon transfer will take you to the railway station for your departure aboard the first class train to Luxor. Late arrival in Luxor and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Dinner
7
Luxor / Karnak / Valley of The Kings
Be prepared today for an adventure of a lifetime as you wander through the most spectacular statues and monuments in this incredible site. Visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor. Stroll through the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. An evening transfer will take you to the airport for the flight back to Cairo, for your last dinner and overnight of this tour.
Dinner
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Departure
Breakfast at your hotel will be followed by an assisted transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
9
Arrival
'Ahalan Wa Sahalan' - we will be met by this traditional greeting when you arrive at Cairo airport. An assisted transfer by our representative will take us to our Cairo hotel for dinner and overnight.
Dinner
10
Great Pyramids / Memphis / Sakkara
This morning we visit the three great Pyramids of Giza, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. Visit the 5000 year old Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley. Proceed to visit the ruins of the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis, where the monumental statue of Ramses II is located. At Sakkara you visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, representing a staircase to heaven, the Tombs of Sakkara and the amazing City of the Dead. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Dinner
11
Old Cairo
Spend an exciting day of sightseeing in Old Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian museum which houses the Tutankhamen exhibition. Stop at the Citadel, the Alabaster, Sultan Hassan Mosque and visit the noisy and colourful Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Late evening transfer to Cairo airport for your return flight.
