Israel & Jordan - Bible Study Tour

Mar 15 Sun Depart Portland

Mar 16 Mon Our representative will meet you at Tel Aviv Airport after the customs and baggage claim with a “JOHN JOHNSON-TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv.

Mar 17 Tue 8:00 or late start 8:30 Jaffa, Lachish, Beersheba Arad and stay at Dead Sea

Mar 18 Wed Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Float, Qumran. Exit to Jordan thru Allenby Border. After visa formalities transfer to Petra, arrive hotel at around 8.30 pm. Dinner and overnight at the Petra Panorama Hotel.

Mar 19 Thu Full day visit of Petra, afternoon transfer to Amman, dinner and overnight at the Bristol Hotel in Amman.

Mar 20 Fri Depart at 07:30 am and transfer to visit Madaba, Mt. Nebo. Depart 11:00 am to Jerash, arrive at 1:00 pm and visit. Transfer to Sheik Hussein Border, arrive border at 6:00 pm for crossing. Overnight at Ginosar.

Mar 21 Sat Magdala, Galilee Boat Ride, Capernaum, Mt. Beatitudes, Chorazin. Overnight in Sea Galilee.

Mar 22 Sun Kursi, Village Katzrin, Gamla, Caesarea Philippi, Dan, Hazor. Overnight in Nazareth.

Mar 23 Mon Mount Tabor, Spring Herod, Jezeel, Megiddo, Nazareth. Overnight at Nes Ammim Hotel (Western Galilee).

Mar 24 Tue Sephora, RoshHa Nikra Grottoes, Akko, Mount Carmel, Caesarea. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 25 Wed Bethlehem, Shephard’s Fields, Herodian, Valley Elah, Double Gate City, Beth Shemesh. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 26 Thu Mount Olives, Garden Gethsemane, Stephen’sGate, St Anne Church, Pool Bethesda, Via Dela Rosa, Free Time. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 27 Fri Old City Wall Walk, Church Holy Sepulcher, Temple Mount, Herodian Wall UnderGround, JewishQuarter, Free Time. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 28 Sat City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool Shalom, Shopping Old City. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 29 Sun Fly back to Portland (or take EGYPT Extension)

EGYPT EXTENSION

Mar 29 Sun TLV – FLY CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport. Meet and assist through customs and formalities. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 30 Mon CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to Giza.Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren&Mikarinus. Optional: enter inside any pyramid . After viewing the three great Pyramids from a panoramic viewpoint, visit to the giant one stone Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum located in downtown Cairo, housing thousands of pieces of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 31 Tue ALEXANDRIA - CAIRO
After breakfast early transfers to Alexandria to visit Bibliotheca of Alexandria the New Library of Alexandria, the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina is dedicated to recapture the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is much more than a library. The Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaThese tombs were tunneled into the bedrock in the age of the Antoine emperors (2nd century A.D.) for a single wealthy family still practicing the ancient religion. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. The Roman Theater (KOM AL-DIKKA) Over 30 years of excavation have uncovered many roman remains including this well preserved theatre with galleries, sections of mosaic-flooring and marble seats for up to 800 spectators. The theatre at one point may have been roofed over to serve as an Odeon for musical performances. Inscriptions suggest that it was sometimes also used for wrestling contests.Back to Cairo.Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Apr 01 Wed CAIRO
After breakfast transfer to visit the Citadel (Mohamed Ali Mosque). The mosque, the largest such structure built during the first half of the 19th century, is more impressive at a distance than close up. It is an unparalleled contribution to the skyline of Cairo, visible high atop the Citadel grounds. Its great dome and towering minarets give the Citadel a romantic, oriental quality that makes up for any shortcomings in its detail. Visit Old Coptic Cairo. The Church of St Sergius. This church is the oldest and most unique of the churches in Old Cairo, founded in the 5th century. Its main attraction is crypt claimed to be the place where the Holy Family stayed during their Egyptian exile. Wake in Khan Elkhalili Bazar. Dinner and overnight in Cairo

Apr 02 Thu FLY SHARM EL SHEIKH
Check out after breakfast then transfer to Sharm El Sheikh . Transfer from Sharm Airport the hotel. Free day on beach for snorkeling. After Dinner, transfer to St. Catherine.

Apr 03 Fri MT SINAI
1:00am-Start to climb Sinai Mountain. 08.00 breakfast box at the Monastery. After visiting the monastery, transfer to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Apr 04 Sat FREE DAY: Worship with believers

Apr 05 Sun DEPARTURE: Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

• International flights between Portland-Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Metropolitan hotel in Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Crown Plaza Vert hotel in Dead Sea
• 1 night at Petra Panaroma hotel in Petra
• 1 night at Bristol hotel in Amman
• 3 nights at Ginosar hotel in Sea of Galilee
• 6 nights at Grand Court hotel in Jerusalem
• Daily breakfast and 13 dinners at the hotels
• Airport assistance upon arrival and departure
• Porter services at airports and hotels
• Touring as per itinerary in deluxe motor coach vehicle
• Certified guide on touring days and transfers
• Entrance fees to sites along the itinerary
• St Peters fish Lunch in the Sea of Galilee
• Jordan Visa
• Personal headsets

EGYPT EXTENSION INCLUDING

• Tel Aviv – Cairo flight (there is only one direct flight, needs to be purchased in advance)
• Cairo-Portland return flight supplement
• 4 nights at Movenpick Media city hotel in Cairo or similar.
• 1 night at Jaz Fanara hotel in Sharm or similar.
• 2 nights at Meridien Airport hotel in Cairo or similar.
• Daily breakfast and 6 dinners
• Meet & assist at Cairo airport Upon Arrival and departure.
• Private transfers and tours as above itinerary by A/C vans or mini bus.
• Private English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing mentioned in above itinerary.

• Tips to Guide and driver
• Expenses of personal nature
• Lunches (aside from St. Peters fish lunch in the Galilee)
• Insurances of any kind
• Covid related fees (PCR checks and so on)
• Border taxes between Israel & Jordan

Israel’s ETA-IL System
As of August 1, 2024, all international travelers from visa-exempt countries must have a valid ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) prior to departing for Israel.
Similar to the ESTA for the USA, the ETA for Canada, and the upcoming ETIAS for the EU, the ETA-IL is an online authorization system designed to simplify the entry process to Israel.
Upon arriving in the country, ETA-IL holders will be able to use the electronic check-in machines previously available only to Israeli citizens and residents to complete their entry process.
This should help visitors get through customs more quickly than ever, allowing them to enjoy even more of their time in Israel.

• Visitors with a valid ETA-IL can stay up to 90 days in Israel.
• The ETA-IL is valid for up to 2 years or until the passport expires.
• In case of passport renewal or changes in personal information, a new ETA-IL will be required.
• The ETA-IL’s cost will be 25 ILS (about $ 7.- USD).
• International travelers who require a valid visa to visit Israel do not need to apply for the ETA-IL as well.

Please note that the application form will only be accessible beginning June 1, 2024.
Press here for the ETA landing page

EGYPT EXTENSION EXCLUDING

• Egyt Visa: $25.00
• Tips to guide, drivers, and hotels staff.
• Lunches.
• Entrance fees for tombs inside Pyramids.
• Drinks.