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The Exodus Tour |
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14 days on The Exodus Tour
28th February - 12th March 2008 Being in the very places so many Bible events occurred Your journey takes place in. |
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CAIRO, SAKKARA, SUEZ CANAL, RED SEA, AND MT. SINAI. PETRA, EDOM, MT NEBO, PLAINS OF MOAB. JERICHO, JERUSALEM, MASSADA, DEAD SEA, JOPPA, CAESAREA, MEGIDDO, TIBERIAS, SEA OF GALILEE, CAPERNAUM. |
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Thursday 28th February 2008 / Sunday 31st August 2008 / Sunday 10th May 2009Day 1 : London - CairoYou depart from London Heathrow and arrive Cairo where you will be transferred to your hotel, for a three-nights stay. 31st August 2008: Depart from London Heathrow Terminal 1 at 09:30 am flight CY327. After few hours transit in Cyprus we arrive Cairo at 9.50 pm |
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Friday 29th February 2008 / Monday 1st September 2008 / Monday 11th May 2009Day 2: Cairo |
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At the Cairo Museum you admire the glory of ancient Egypt. See the unique and only archaeological exhibit that mentions “Israel”. This Museum houses impressive collections dating back thousands of years, including King Tut Ankh Amun’s treasures. Afternoon free. | |
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Saturday 1st March 2008 / Tuesday 2nd September 2008 / Tuesday 12th May 2009Day 3: Memphis - Pyramids - Sphinx |
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The Exodus must have started at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. The Step Pyramid at Sakkara existed in Jacob’s day (Insight Vol. 1 p530). You will be in awe of the majestic Pyramids and the Sphinx, and you can but appreciate the glory and wealth of the first world power and just what Moses left behind. (Hebrews 11:24 -26). | |
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Sunday 2nd March 2008 / Wednesday 3rd September 2008 / Wednesday 13th May 2009Day 4: Exodus Route to Sinai |
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Your Exodus Tour starts today. After crossing the Suez Canal you admire the Red Sea, viewing the possible locations where the waters parted (Insight Vol. 1 p780-3). You then travel through and stop at possible sites where the Israelites camped. “See the Good Land” page 9. Before the day ends you climb Mount Sinai and experience the glorious sunset followed by the magnificent array of stars across the night’s sky. The day ends at your hotel with a satisfying buffet dinner. | |
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Monday 3rd March 2008 / Thursday 4th September 2008 / Thursday 14th May 2009Day 5: Wadi El Raha - Hovercrast to Aqaba - Petra |
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Your hotel is situated at the foothills of Mount Sinai known as “Wadi El Raha” meaning “Plain of Rest”. Here, the Israelites rested and made the golden calf! (Insight, Vol. 1 inside cover and p540). You continue the Exodus route and pass through the place where Miriam was struck with leprosy. Early afternoon you cross the Gulf of Aqaba from where you may view four different countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In one hour you arrive in Aqaba Jordan, by hovercraft. Your Jordanian bus takes you along the King’s Highway, through the land of Edom and in the evening you arrive at Petra your home for two nights. | |
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Tuesday 4th March 2008 / Friday 5th September 2008 / Friday 15th May 2009Day 6: Petra |
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Come prepared to take many pictures in Petra. The Edomites lived here. Bible prophecy was accurately fulfilled. Afternoon free. | |
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Wednesday 5th March 2008 / Saturday 6th September 2008 / Saturday 16th May 2009Day 7 : Mount Nebo - JerusalemOn a clear day, from Mount Nebo you may see the Land of Promise as Moses did before he died. The Plains of Moab stand in silent testimony as a sad reminder to what happened here (Jude 5). At Allenby Bridge you cross the borders to Israel. Jericho is in front of you and nearby, Gilgal the site of Israel’s first encampment after crossing the Jordan River. Here the manna ceased. The bus takes you to your hotel in Jerusalem your home for four nights. |
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Thursday 6th March 2008 / Sunday 7th September 2008 / Sunday 17th May 2009Day 8: Jerusalem |
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The pages of the Bible come alive visiting Jerusalem. It is one thing to read but it is another to see 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. The rest of the day is free. | |
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Friday 7th March 2008 / Monday 8th September 2008 / Monday 18th May 2009Day 9 : Free day in JerusalemA day to relax or explore. 
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Saturday 8th March 2008 / Tuesday 9th September 2008 / Tuesday 19th May 2009Day 10: Massada - Dead Sea |
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Sunday 9th March 2008 / Wednesday 10th September 2008 / Wednesday 20th May 2009Day 11: Joppa - Caesarea - Megiddo - Nazareth |
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You head for Joppa from where Jonah tried to escape his assignment. Here, Peter had a vision instructing him to visit Cornelius, the first Gentile proselyte. We follow Peter’s steps to Caesarea. At Megiddo we appreciate the value in keeping our “outer garments” (Rev 16:16) for survival. Passing through Nazareth, Jesus’ hometown. You end the day on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, at a beautiful hotel, your home for three nights. | |
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Monday 10th March 2008 / Thursday 11th September 2008 / Thursday 21th May 2009Day 12: Sea of Galilee - Capernaum |
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Sailing on the beautiful Sea of Galilee, in a wooden boat similar to the fishing boats of Jesus’ time, is an experience that will be remembered. Later memories of the powerful works performed by Jesus are recalled as we visit Capernaum, (Jesus’ “own city”) and her synagogue. You also visit the likely spot of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Afternoon free. | |
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Tuesday 11th March 2008 / Friday 12th September 2008 / Friday 22th May 2009Day 13 : Free day in TiberiasA day to relax or explore. This is our last evening together so appropriately we have a farewell get-together at our hotel. |
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Wednesday 12th March 2008 / Saturday 13th September 2008 / Saturday 23th May 2009Day 14 : Tel Aviv - LondonFrom Tiberias our bus takes us to Tel Aviv where we board our flight arriving London, Heathrow. 13th September 2008: Depart from Tel Aviv at 7.05 am and in one hour's time arrive Larnaca, Cyprus Opportunity to visit today another Bible Land Cyprus, known as Kittim in Bible times, is the third largest Island of the Mediterranean Sea. Paul and Barnabas accompanied by John Mark travelled across the entire Island preaching with much success. In Cyprus the encounter of Sergius Paulus and Sorcerer Elymas took place. Cost of this optional tour on 13th September 2008 is £65.00 or USD 130.00 only! Depart from Larnaca at 5.35 pm and arrive London Heathrow terminal 1 at 8.35 pm. |
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