Itinerary
Explore Biblical heritage and early Civilization history on this magnificent itinerary. Follow in the footsteps of Abraham,, Jacob, Moses, Jesus Christ, and others. Many of the biblical and historical sites are identified, excavated, and easily accessible to visitors; from the Pyramids of Egypt to Mount Sinai (where the Israelites wandered in the wilderness) to Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land.
Meet and assist in the airport . Transfer to your selected hotel.
Meet your Egyptologist for a spectacular day of guided sightseeing including MEMPHIS with the statues of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx, and SAKKARA’S “Stairway to the Sky” (the oldest of the pyramids). Afterward, visit GIZA’S SPHINX and the three GREAT PYRAMIDS.
Visit the Egyptian Museum then to the in Old Christian Cairo. Visit the “HANGING CHURCH” (EL-MUALLAQA) and ST. SERGIUS CHURCH, said to stand above a crypt which sheltered the Holy Family during their flight from Egypt (Matt 2:13-23). Afterward, visit the COPTIC MUSEUM as well as the ST. MECRURIUS CHURCH (Abu Seifein) with its extraordinary collection of icons and Coptic art.
Fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, the most popular Red Sea resort on the Sinai Peninsula. Balance of the day is at leisure to swim in the pool or ocean, snorkel, or simply relax.)
Leaving from your hotel in Sharm at night and drive by air-conditioned buses towards Saint Catherine about 220 km away from Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy an excursion to Mount Sinai—or Mount Moses (Biblical Mount Horeb), where Moses received the Ten Commandments. One of the jewels of Western Civilization, this monastery is home to some of the world’s richest collections of icons and ancient manuscripts and is built on the reputed site of the “Burning Bush” .Arrive to the park of the Monastery .Then start to climb the mountain either on foot or by camels for about 07 km holding torch batteries. Reaching the steps (700 step) then to the Mountain peak, which is about 2200 m above sea level. Waiting for Sun Rise to shoot some photos. After that start to go down to the monastery back to start the visit.The built from the third century monastery includes the 6th century built church by Emperor Constantia next to traditional site where Moses saw the burning bush,the Basilica of Justina. And the remarkable Library of Manuscripts,Gallery of the Icons. After the tour heading to your hotel in St.Cathrine for Lunch and overnight.
In the morning transfer from your hotel to Nweiba to catch the ferry boat to Aqaba . Arrive Petra “The rose red city”. The city comprises a complete urban infrastructure which includes temples, baths, private houses, high places, paved streets, public buildings, markets, theaters, reservoirs and cisterns. It’s entrance, a one-kilometer long fissure through the towering cliffs, “The Siq”, provides a dramatic approach and induction to the city. The narrow winding path through the canyon dramatically opens up to expose the awesome facade of the Elkhazneh, “the treasury”. Transfer back to Nweiba . Dinner and overnight in in Nweiba.
In the morning transfer by a/c private bus back to Cairo.Day at your leisure.Time for last minute shopping in our escorted tout to Khan El Khalili
Departure from your hotel to your home flight
