Exodus Biblelands Tour

Tour #6

August 29-September 14, 2008

May 8-24, 2009

This is the 16th year for this tour. Learn about the activity of early Christians and go back in time following the route of the “Exodus,” with your Bible in hand. Follow in the steps of the Israelites to Mt. Sinai and to the Promised Land. Visit Jerusalem, sail on the Sea of Galilee and climb Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. See events in the “Greatest Man That Ever Lived” book come alive. This tour includes breakfast and dinner daily and you have a choice of dates. Your tour guide, Emmanuel Zervides, from England, will give numerous lectures (See Insight, Vol. 1, p. 536 and Vol. 2, p. 947). You’ll enjoy meeting friends from Europe and various other countries that will be joining you on this tour.

DAY 1 Depart from your hometown and fly to New York for the overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt. Enjoy dinner, a movie and some rest.

DAY 2 Arrive Cairo this afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day will be at leisure and to start enjoying your stay in Egypt.

DAY 3 The entire day will be free to enjoy the swimming pool at your hotel and to begin exploring Cairo. Tonight there will be a “Welcome Dinner” so you can meet all the other friends from various countries who will be traveling with you on this most exciting tour of the Biblelands.

DAY 4 This morning you will visit the famous Cairo Museum to admire the glory of ancient Egypt. See the unique and only archeological discovery that mentions Israel.The museum houses impressive collections dating back thousands of years, including King Tut’s illustrious gold treasures. The afternoon will be free to shop, relax or do as you please.

DAY 5 The Exodus started at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. See the step pyramid at Sakkara that existed in Jacob’s day (Insight, Vol. 1, p. 530). Next, you will be amazed at the majestic Pyramids and the Sphinx, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. If you like, you can even ride a camel at the Pyramids.

 
 
       
Sphinx & Pyramids
   
Mt. Sinai
Petra
   
                     
YOUR TOUR WILL INCLUDE:
 
   
• Airfare from New York
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All sightseeing &hotels
• An experienced tour escort
         

$4197 per person from New York’s Kennedy Airport
(Airline taxes are an additional $250)

     
           
You can make your own airline reservations to Kennedy Airport in New York, or let us know of your preferred departure city on the reservation form. We will then inform you of the total cost from your hometown. The above price is based on two people in a room. If you do not have a roommate, we will attempt to assign one for you, or you can pay a supplement for a single room.
     
       

DAY 6 Your Exodus tour starts today. After crossing the Suez Canal you’ll admire the Red Sea, viewing the possible locations where the waters parted. (Insight, Vol. 1, p. 780-783) You then stop at possible sites where the Israelites camped. (Read, “See the Good Land,” p. 9) This is a day to remember! This afternoon, you can either climb or ride a camel up Mount Sinai to see the sunset and get a panoramic view of the land Moses saw over 3,500 years ago. After descending you will enjoy a buffet dinner. Your hotel is situated at “Wadi El Raha” meaning “Plain of Rest.” Here at the foothills of Mount Sinai, the Israelites rested and made the golden calf. (Insight, Vol. 1 inside cover and p. 540)

DAY 7 Continue on the Exodus tour with your motorcoach. Somewhere on this route Miriam was struck with leprosy. You will then take a hovercraft boat to Aqaba, Jordan. Next, travel along the Kings Highway through the land of Edom to Petra in Jordan where you’ll stay for two nights.

DAY 8 Another exciting day as you explore the “Red Rose” city of Petra that was sculptured from a mountain range. The Edomites lived here. You can either walk or ride a horse into the narrow gorge through the winding canyon and rock formations which will be an exciting experience you will not forget. (This is where the movie “Indiana Jones” was filmed.)

DAY 9 See the “Land of Promise” from Mount Nebo, as Moses did before he died. The Plains of Moab stand in silent testimony as a sad reminder to what happened here. Next, cross the Allenby Bridge into Israel. Jericho is in front of us and nearby is Gilgal, the site of Israel’s first encampment after crossing the Jordan. Here the manna ceased. Continue to Jerusalem, our home for the next four nights as this is where so many Biblical events took place.

DAY 10 Today’s tour will make the Bible come alive as you tour the fascinating city of Jerusalem. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 538, 745, 948) It is one thing to read about these places, but it’s another to see 3,000 years of history unfold before your eyes! Imagine seeing the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Valley of Hinnom or Gehenna, the Western Wall known as the “Wailing Wall” and the Temple Mound, where Solomon’s Temple once stood. Balance of the day will be at leisure.

DAY 11 Learn how the Bedouins live as we journey to Masada. A cable car ride to the top of the fortress gives us a view of the amazing Dead Sea. The highlight will be taking a swim and a mud bath in the Dead Sea where you are guaranteed to float even if you cannot swim, as this is the saltiest water in the world. This is the area where Sodom and Gomorrah were located, and where the Dead Sea Scrolls were recently discovered. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 844) Be sure to bring a swimsuit.

DAY 12 The entire day will be free to relax, shop or explore more of Jerusalem. You may want to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the museum.

DAY 13 Depart to Joppa where Jonah tried to escape his assignment and the Apostle Peter had a vision inviting him to preach to the Gentiles. Visit Caesarea, Megiddo and Nazareth, Jesus’ home. At Megiddo you appreciate the value in keeping our “outer garments” for survival. Next we head to the Sea of Galilee, the area that played such a prominent role in the ministry of Jesus. Enjoy three nights at a lovely hotel in Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

DAY14 Today you’ll start with a sailing on the Sea of Galilee in a wooden boat similar to the fishing boats of Jesus’ time which is something you will long remember. (See WT, 11/1/93, p. 24) At Capernaum, Jesus’ “own city” brings to mind the powerful works performed here. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 739) You will also visit the likely spot of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

DAY 15 A day to relax at our beautiful hotel or to explore more of Galilee. Tonight, we have arranged a “Farewell Dinner” meeting at our hotel.

DAY 16 Spiritually upbuilt, we depart Tiberias later in the day and travel to Tel Aviv to board our overnight flight to New York.

DAY 17 Upon arrival this morning in New York, everyone will clear customs and then board the return flight to their hometown city.