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Royal Way Tours, Egypt |
King David Travels, Israel |
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The Best of Egypt & Israel
Tour
2 tour companies from Egypt
and Israel corporate for you!
This special tour designed for groups with minimum of 20 participant in order to keep the costs down >>>>>>
however if you have a
smaller group, we are certainly willing to handle fewer and operate your trip, the pricing will
increase slightly based on the total number of travelers
A full 14
days package tour both countries
Option 1:
$1,527.00
Option 2:
$1,783.00
Accommodation On 4* hotels Accommodation On
5*
hotels
single Suppl. $658 single Suppl. $797
Include:
4* or 5* hotels, Buffet Breakfasts & Dinners daily, Expert Guides,
Transfer from and to Airport, A/C deluxe Bus during the touring days, All entrance fees according to the itineraries, Visa fees and borders crossing fees
(See below terms and conditions).
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Itinerary starting from
Egypt Day
1: CairoArrival Cairo International airport, meet and
assist through visa and customs procedures. Transfer
to our hotel. Check-in, Dinner and overnight.
If
arrive earlier:
visit to the area of
Coptic Cairo and Khan el Khalili bazaars.
Day
2: Cairo – Pyramids (Giza)Breakfast and then a full day tour to the
Pyramids of Giza where we will have a chance to see
one of the still standing Wonders of the World, the
Pyramid of Cheops and the Body-shaped stone of the
Sphinx considered as the area guardian. Stop for a
short optional lunch break before we continue to the
boy-king Tut the Egyptian Museum with its
masterpieces and matchless collections. On our way
back to hotel, we will stop for a visit to the
Papyrus factory. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Day
3: Pharonic village - Cruise
with show
A day tour to the
Pharonic village where around 400 actress and
actresses are displaying the play/scene of how the
Ancient Egyptian life was looking like, their way of
living, marriage, raising their cattle, planting
their land etc. It is a great chance to get a
comprehensive idea about the Ancient times
Or
A day tour to the Necropolis of Sakkara and the Alabster Statue of Ramses II.
Dinner cruise with show and belly dancer.
Day
4: Cairo - St. KatherineFollowing breakfast, drive to Sinai, go up Mt.
Moses visiting the monastery of St. Katherine.
Dinner and overnight.
Day
5: Taba border - Dead Sea -
JerusalemThis morning we left Egypt crossing the border
to Israel. Driving north along the way to Masada.
Take the cable car to the top, visiting Herod’s
mountain bunker and the last stronghold of the
Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD). Stop at the
nature reserve at Ein Gedi, the region where David fled from King Saul and cut off a part of his robe in a cave. Enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea (time
and weather permitting), where it almost impossible to sink, because of the high salt density! Continue through the Judean desert to
Qumran. View Cave # 4, which contained the greatest quantity of Dead Sea scrolls.
Continuing to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day
6: Jerusalem - Old CityDrive to the top of the Mount of Olives, behold the
majestic Holy City of Jerusalem
lying before you. After viewing the Golden Gate, follow the traditional Palm
Sunday route to the church known as Dominus Flevit (“the Lord
weeps”). See the Church of Pater Noster, where you can see the Lord’s
Prayer inscribed in over 100 languages. Continue downhill to Gethsemane,
and visit the Church of All Nations and Gethsemane. Continue to
the Old City to pray at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site, and the
southern steps, where Jesus spoke to His disciples. Walk through the
Western Wall Tunnel, where additional portions of the wall, as well as
other structures beneath it, have been excavated. Dinner and overnight
Day
7: Jerusalem - Old CityToday we ascend to the Dome of
the Rock and the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site of Islam,
located on the traditional site of the ancient Temple Mount. See the
Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church, with its excellent
acoustics. Follow the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) to the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Explore the Jewish Quarter of the
Old City, walking along the Roman Cardo Maximus, the reconstructed
main street of Roman Jerusalem. Stop to see the replica of the 6th
century Madaba map of the Old City. Dinner and overnight.
Day
8: Jerusalem - New cityDrive to the “New City,” passing by the
Knesset en route to the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea
Scrolls. Visit the model of Jerusalem, representing how the city
looked on the eve of the Jewish revolt, 36 years after the Passion of Jesus.
Also stop at the Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem. The remainder of the
day is free to explore Jerusalem on your own. The possibilities are endless
– bargain for olive wood and jewelry in the bazaars of the Old City, walk
the rampart walls, explore the four quarters of the Old City, or visit more
of the many museums. Dinner and overnight.
Day
9: Jerusalem - BethlehemDrive to Mt. Zion this morning to the grounds of the Church of
St. Peter in Gallicantu, which affords the best view of early Jerusalem from the west. Here, the Assumptionist Fathers propose, was the house where the High
Priest Caiaphas interrogated Jesus. Also visit the
Upper Room, the proposed location of the Last Supper. Drive to
Solomon’s Pools, Jerusalem’s main source of water for almost 2000 years. Continue to Beit Sahour to see
the Shepherds’ Fields before continuing to *Bethlehem to the Church of the Nativity, built over the site believed to be the place of Jesus’ birth. Bethlehem is also an excellent place to buy items that are hand carved from olive wood. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
(*visit subject to availability)
Day
10: Jerusalem - Sea of Galilee
AreaDrive north along the seacoast to Caesarea
Maritima, with its magnificent harbor, theater and aqueduct constructed
during the reign of Herod. It was here that Peter explained the way of
salvation to Cornelius. Continue to Mount Carmel, where Elijah
challenged the prophets of Baal. Follow the Via Maris (Way of the Sea) to
Megiddo, the city that dominated this strategic trade route from Egypt
to Mesopotamia. Explore its extensive excavations,
including Ahab’s stables, a grain silo, and an
ancient underground water system. Dinner and
overnight along the Sea of Galilee
Day
11: Sea of Galilee AreaSee the “Jesus
Boat” found buried under an exposed section of the lakebed during a
drought in 1986 and now displayed in a museum at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar. From
here, depart on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, with time for meditation
on the sea. Disembark at Capernaum, the town used as a base by Christ
during his ministry. See the remains of the fourth-century synagogue and the
nearby house of St. Peter. Ascend the Mt. of Beatitudes, and listen
to Jesus’ teachings. Walk down the hill to
Tabgha to visit the Church of the Loaves and Fishes and the Church of St.
Peter’s Primacy at the northwestern shore of the lake, an area intense with Christian
memories. Drive to Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site located
where the Sea of Galilee runs into the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight.
Day
12: Galilee AreaWe begin our
day drive through the hills of Galilee takes us
through the area of Nazareth -
the boyhood home of Jesus. See
the Church of the Annunciation, built on the
traditional spot where the angel Gabriel prophesied
to Mary and
Cana where we visit the Nazareth Village - a
wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed
guides. Continuing toward Tiberias we drive up to
Mt. Arbel for a spectacular view of the northern
Sea of Galilee allowing for an excellent time of
teaching on the region of Jesus' ministry.
Dinner and overnight.
Day
13: Upper Galilee - Golan HeightsFollowing
breakfast, drive up the Golan Heights for a panorama of the lake from the East with it’s valleys, grazing land and snow After we visit at the two valuable northern sites emphasizing the loss of God's blessing on
Israel. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of pagan
worship and Caesarea Philippi which is also the site of Peter’s Confession,
where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Visit Katzrin,
new city at the Golan Heights. Dinner and overnight.
Day
14: Tel Aviv - Flight HomeWe enjoy our final meal and continue to the airport for our flight home. Returning home with unforgettable memories and new friends that are forever.
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Itinerary starting from
Israel Day
1: Tel Aviv Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Drive through the
agricultural stretches of the Sharon Plain, carpeted
with orange groves and persimmon trees, to Netanya,
located along the western coast of Israel on the
Mediterranean Sea. Dinner and overnight in Netanya
Day
2: Netanya – The GalileeDrive north along the seacoast to Caesarea
Maritima, with its magnificent harbor, theater
and aqueduct constructed during the reign of Herod.
It was here that Peter explained the way of
salvation to Cornelius. Continue to Mount Carmel,
where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. Follow
the Via Maris (Way of the Sea) to
Megiddo, the city that dominated this strategic
trade route from Egypt to Mesopotamia. Explore its
extensive excavations, including Ahab’s stables, a
grain silo, and an ancient underground water system.
Drive to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus.
See the Church of the Annunciation, built on the
traditional spot where the angel Gabriel prophesied
to Mary. Dinner and overnight along the Sea of
Galilee.
Day
3: Sea of Galilee AreaSee the “Jesus
Boat” found buried under an exposed section of the lakebed during a
drought in 1986 and now displayed in a museum at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar. From
here, depart on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, with time for meditation
on the sea. Disembark at Capernaum, the town used as a base by Christ
during his ministry. See the remains of the fourth-century synagogue and the
nearby house of St. Peter. Ascend the Mt. of Beatitudes, and listen
to Jesus’ teachings. Walk down the hill to
Tabgha to visit the Church of the Loaves and Fishes and the Church of St.
Peter’s Primacy at the northwestern shore of the lake, an area intense with Christian
memories. Drive to Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site located
where the Sea of Galilee runs into the Jordan River.
Dinner and overnight.
Day
4: Upper Galilee - Golan HeightsFollowing
breakfast, drive up the Golan Heights for a panorama of the lake from the East with it’s valleys, grazing land and snow After we visit at the two valuable northern sites emphasizing the loss of God's blessing on
Israel. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of pagan
worship and Caesarea Philippi which is also the site of Peter’s Confession,
where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Visit Katzrin,
new city at the Golan Heights. Dinner and overnight.
Day
5: The Galilee - JerusalemVisit the mound of
Beth Shean, hearing the story of Saul and viewing the ruins of Roman
Scythopolis. Drive south through the Jordan Valley, viewing the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan across the Jordan River. Stop at Jericho to visit
the tel of this oldest city, and view the traditional mountain of Jesus'
temptation. Finally, from the top of the Mount of Olives, behold the
majestic Holy City of Jerusalem
lying before you. After viewing the Golden Gate, follow the traditional Palm
Sunday route to the church known as Dominus Flevit (“the Lord
weeps”). See the Church of Pater Noster, where you can see the Lord’s
Prayer inscribed in over 100 languages. Continue downhill to Gethsemane,
and visit the Church of All Nations and Gethsemane. Continue to
Jerusalem for dinner and overnight
Day
6: Jerusalem - Old CityEnter the Old City through the Dung
Gate to pray at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site, and the
southern steps, where Jesus spoke to His disciples. Walk through the
Western Wall Tunnel, where additional portions of the wall, as well as
other structures beneath it, have been excavated. Ascend to the Dome of
the Rock and the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site of Islam,
located on the traditional site of the ancient Temple Mount. See the
Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church, with its excellent
acoustics. Follow the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) to the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Explore the Jewish Quarter of the
Old City, walking along the Roman Cardo Maximus, the reconstructed
main street of Roman Jerusalem. Stop to see the replica of the 6th
century Madaba map of the Old City. Dinner and overnight.
Day
7: Jerusalem - New CityDrive to the “New City,” passing by the
Knesset en route to the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea
Scrolls. Visit the model of Jerusalem, representing how the city
looked on the eve of the Jewish revolt, 36 years after the Passion of Jesus.
Also stop at the Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem. The remainder of the
day is free to explore Jerusalem on your own. The possibilities are endless
– bargain for olive wood and jewelry in the bazaars of the Old City, walk
the rampart walls, explore the four quarters of the Old City, or visit more
of the many museums. Dinner and overnight.
Day
8: Jerusalem - BethlehemDrive to Mt. Zion this morning to the grounds of the Church of
St. Peter in Gallicantu, which affords the best view of early Jerusalem from the west. Here, the Assumptionist Fathers propose, was the house where the High
Priest Caiaphas interrogated Jesus. Also visit the
Upper Room, the proposed location of the Last Supper. Drive to
Solomon’s Pools, Jerusalem’s main source of water for almost 2000 years. Continue to Beit Sahour to see
the Shepherds’ Fields before continuing to *Bethlehem to the Church of the Nativity, built over the site believed to be the place of Jesus’ birth. Bethlehem is also an excellent place to buy items that are hand carved from olive wood. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
(*visit subject to availability)
Day
9: Jerusalem - Dead Sea AreaDepart Jerusalem this morning, driving south along the Dead Sea to
the Judean desert to Qumran. View Cave # 4,
which contained the greatest quantity of Dead Sea
scrolls. Stop at the nature reserve at Ein Gedi, the region where David fled from King Saul and cut off a part of his robe in a cave. Enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea (time
and weather permitting), where it almost impossible
to sink, because of the high salt density! Continue
to Masada Take the cable car to the top,
visiting Herod’s mountain bunker and the last
stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73
AD). dinner and overnight
in Dead Sea Area.
Day
10: Taba border - St. KatherineToday we cross Taba border continue our tour to
Egypt. After crossing the border drive to St. Katherine where we will get our rooms.
dinner and overnight.
Day
11: St. Katherine - Cairo
Go up Mt. Moses.
Descend for breakfast and visit to the monastery
of St. Katherine. Drive to Cairo for dinner and
overnight.
Day
12: Cairo – Pyramids (Giza)Breakfast and then a full day tour to the
Pyramids of Giza where we will have a chance to see
one of the still standing Wonders of the World, the
Pyramid of Cheops and the Body-shaped stone of the
Sphinx considered as the area guardian. Stop for a
short optional lunch break before we continue to the
boy-king Tut the Egyptian Museum with its
masterpieces and matchless collections. On our way
back to hotel, we will stop for a visit to the
Papyrus factory. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Day
13: Pharonic village - Cruise
with show
A day tour to the
Pharonic village where around 400 actress and
actresses are displaying the play/scene of how the
Ancient Egyptian life was looking like, their way of
living, marriage, raising their cattle, planting
their land etc. It is a great chance to get a
comprehensive idea about the Ancient times
Or
A day tour to the Necropolis of Sakkara and the Alabster Statue of Ramses II.
Dinner cruise
with show and belly dancer.
Day
14: Cairo - Flight HomeWe enjoy our final meal and continue to the airport for our flight home. Returning home with unforgettable memories and new friends that are forever.
If late Flight:
visit to the area of Coptic Cairo and Khan el
Khalili bazaars till time to transfer to airport for
our outbound flight
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3 Talaat Harb St., Cairo Egypt Tel: (202) 239 018 25 e-Mail: royalway@internetegypt.net
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7 Dov Sadan St., Jerusalem Israel Tel: (972) 52 31 000 78 e-Mail: information@kingdavidtours.com |
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tour Price: The tour price is based on a land only, all prices are per person based on two people sharing a room with a private bath. Single rooms are subject to availability with an additional charge. All tour prices shown are subject to a specific number of participants traveling together. In this option if we have fewer than 20 participants, we reserve the right to vary the price or canceling the tour without notice. Using of the options 4* hotels or 5* hotels obligates all the participants of the group. Price Includes: 13 nights in a deluxe accommodation based on two persons sharing a room with private facilities, buffet breakfast and dinner included daily, touring by private air-conditioned motor-coach, including the service of a qualified licensed English speaking guide, entrance fees to sites planned in the program (Itinerary is subject to change), Visa fees and border crossing fees. Price Does Not Include: Gratuities to Guide, Driver etc., beverages with meals, lunches, personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, postage, etc.), traveler’s medical and trip cancellation insurance and other services not indicated above. Payment and Payment Schedule: A full deposit of $500 per person is required at time of registration. The final payment date is due 50-day prior to departure. You may at any time pay the full amount of your trip prior to scheduled date. Most major credit cards are accepted for an additional 3% fee. Upon receipt of your first payment more information will be sent to you. Deviations: A deviation fee will be imposed on any deviations (include Cancellations Fees: Cancellations received are subject to any cancellation requirements of the costs paid by tour operators which cannot be recovered from hotels and foreign agencies. From day of registration to 90 days prior to departure, you will be charged a $300 non-refundable administration fee. Thereafter, you will be charged a single room fee if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges also apply: 89-60 days = $500, 59-45 days = 60% of total cost, 44-31 days = 75% of total cost, 30-15 days = 85% of total cost, 14 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost plus any other charge we may receive or cannot recover. Cancellations must be received in writing. On or after day of departure, no refund for any services not used. Passports: Your passport must not expire for at least six months after the date you will leave for Israel and /or Egypt. Sightseeing: This is subject to local conditions at the time of the tour. Adjustments in the program may be made as the tour operators deems necessary. Travel Insurance: Traveler’s Medical and Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Responsibilities: Royal Way Tours and King David Travels act only in the capacity of agent for the passengers in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sight-seeing, tour and transportation, by air, motor-coach, or other means and, as such, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damage(s) from any cause(s) whatsoever. The tour operators will not be responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late air departures or by any change of schedules or other conditions; nor will they be responsible for the loss of, or damage to baggage or any article belonging to any passenger. The right is also reserved to decline or accept or retain any person traveling under our auspices. The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. The passenger contract used by the carriers concerned, when issued, will constitute the sole contract between carriers and the purchasers of this tour or its passengers.
Enrollment in and payment for the tour,
constitutes your acceptance of the conditions and statement of responsibility.
The conditions become a binding contract where your enrollment and payment are
received and accepted by both companies.
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