Footsteps
of Moses Extension
Fully Escorted From Cairo
6 days/ 5 nights including Tanis, Suez Canal, Wadi Feiran, Mt. Sinai, St. Catherine's Monastery, Rock of Inscriptions, Nuweiba, Taba, Aqaba, Petra, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais
This extension may be done as a pre-tour or post-tour program.
SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS SEASONAL CHANGES SO THE TOUR PROGRAM IS SIMPLY A GENERAL GUIDE.
For instance in the winter months the weather can prevent climbing Mt. Sinai. Also on occasion we fly from Cairo to Sharm instead of driving and from Sharm to Amman instead of taking the ferry. The final tour outline will be shown on your confirmation.
This is an incredible experience.
For most of this program you will be retracing the generally
accepted path of the Exodus, one of the Bible's most
famous episodes. The stark landscape of the mountains
colored by their mineral richness is entertaining. Discovering
fossils from millions of years ago in unique geological
areas and being introduced to the lifestyle of a nomadic
culture that today is same as it was a 1,000 years ago
is certainly educational.
Day 01: Depart Cairo in the morning traveling northeast toward the Suez Canal for Tanis. Though no longer, Tanis was an important City in the pharaonic period. Many believe that this was the Biblical city from which the Exodus began, but many will also remember it as the location where the famous movie character, Indiana Jones discovered the 'Lost Ark'. Cross the Suez
Canal and proceed to visit Moses Springs, the first stop in the Sinai for the Israelites. From here on to Wadi
Feiran. Steeped in biblical mystery, it was here, according to locals, scholars, and legend, that Moses struck a rock with his staff, bringing forth a spring so his people could drink. Feiran is also the site of Rafadim, the fabled oasis where the Hebrews camped and battled the Amelecites. It is said that a journey through Feiran is to pass through an entire chapter of the Old Testament (Exodus 17). Continue to the foot of Mt.
Sinai to overnight at St.
Catherine's Plaza. Overnight Sinai (B,L,D)
Day 02: Depart the hotel about 3AM and climb to the crest of Mt. Sinai to watch the sunrise then return to the base for breakfast at the hotel. Check out and visit St.
Catherine's Monastery with it’s Chapel of the Burning Bush and a history that goes to the 400’s (AD). From here we travel East toward the Gulf of Aqaba with a stop enroute to see the Rock
of Inscriptions where travelers have been carving messages and directions for thousands of years. We will look across the broad landscape of Wadi Ghazala and the oasis of Ein
Kudra, traditionally hazerot for the Children of Israel. We continue our journey to the coast, have lunch at a wonderful restaurant right on the shore of the Gulf. On a clear day we can see Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel. Transfer to the Hilton Coral Reef Resort. Overnight Nuweiba (B,L)
Day 03: Buffet breakfast, check out and we depart Nuweiba on our yacht ferry to Aqaba, Jordan. After clearing immigration and customs, we drive into the mountains to Petra. Arriving, we overnight at the Movenpick or Marriott. Overnight Petra (B)
Day
04: Buffet breakfast, A day to enjoy Petra and surrounding sites. Overnight Petra (B)
Day 05: Buffet breakfast, check out, Drive along the 5,000 year old King's Highway passing beside the Dead
Sea and Lot's Sanctuary (where archaeological discoveries cause many to feel this was where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after God destroyed Sodom) to Madaba (the city of Mosaics) and Mt.
Nebo, where Moses looked on the promised land. Overnight at the Marriott Jordan Valley Resort. (B)
Day 06: Buffet breakfast, check out, enjoy a tour to Jerash, one of the most famous and well preserved cities of the Roman Decapolis. From Jerash visit Ajloun and Umm
Qais. Umm Qais is tucked into the northwest corner of Jordan and looks down on the Sea of Galilee. This is where, according to the Bible, that Jesus drove demons out of men and into swine (Matthew 8:28-32). In the evening staff will transfer you to the airport, assist with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure.
TOUR
INCLUDES: GUARANTEED TO OPERATE. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with day one of tour. One way Ferry transfer from Nuweiba, Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan. Baggage handling of no more than 1 piece of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour (baggage handling does NOT include tips for bellmen, porters, etc.). Hotels (based on double occupancy). Meals as outlined by B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist in Egypt and a licensed guide in Jordan. Hotel service charges and taxes.
NOTE: During any of our small group tours people may join or leave at various times, however at no time would any group be larger than 16 travelers. We can provide private tours with an additional supplement. The cost depends on the tour chosen.
NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as tips, entry or departure taxes, phone calls, laundry, beverages, any items not specifically covered in the included items.
Laundry in Egypt
All hotels and the cruises have laundry/dry cleaning available.
Sample laundry prices IN EGYPTIAN POUNDS (LE) are:
Men:Shirts (collared, short or long sleeve): 9 to 17 LE
Trousers: 12 to 20 LE
Under shorts: 5 to 7 LE
T Shirts: 6 to 13 LE
Socks: 3 to 6 LE
Shorts: 7 to 13 LE
Ladies
Blouse: 10 to 17 LE
Panties: 5 to 8 LE
Bra: 5 to 8 LE
Slacks: 12 to 22 LE
Dress: 20 to 36 LE
T shirt: 6 to 13 LE
Shorts: 6 to 13 LE
Laundry in before 9AM is back at 6PM.
Laundry in after 9AM is back the following day.
Rush laundry is generally available at 50% more cost.
Dry cleaning is available with prices about the same as laundry.
Children's clothes are generally 50% of the adult cost.
Beverages
No drinks are included in tour prices. Some hotels and cruises give one bottle of water free daily others do not. As a general guide you could expect to pay:
Bottled water at hotels or on the cruise: $1 to $3 for a small bottle, $2.50-$5 for a large bottle.
NOTE: This is filtered water. If you order perrier it will cost more.
Coffee or Tea: 50 cents
Soft drinks (Coke, Pepsi, etc): $1 each
Alcoholic drinks:
Local beer: $3 per bottle
Imported beer: $5 to $8 per bottle
Wine: local $4 to $6 per glass. imported will be more $$.
Liquor: local $5 per cocktail + cost of mixer (soft drink, juice, etc), imported $8-$15 per cocktail + cost of mixer)
ICE: In the hotels and on the cruise the ice is prepared from filtered water.
| Footsteps
of Moses Extension Price |
PP/Double |
PP/Single |
| Low (Jun, Jul, Aug*) |
$1,815 |
$2,095 |
| Peak (Sept - May) |
$1,995 |
$2,650 |
| Holiday (Christmas, New
Year, Easter) |
$2,195 |
$2,915 |
*August tours must end no later than August 31 for the low season rate.
Tours must be booked at least 45 days prior to arrival.
Prices
and itinerary subject to change without notice.
Single Price
is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins
based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers
(one person on the tour) would have additional cost.
We
contract with most major hotel chains including:
Jordan:
Four Seasons: Amman
Hyatt: Amman
Kempinski: Aqaba, Dead Sea
Movenpick: Aqaba,
Petra
Marriott: Amman, Dead Sea, Petra
Prices are based on using the hotels shown. If you change
hotels the tour price may change.
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