Day 16, May 25: Red Sea, Nuweiba
Our time in Jordan ends as we head south from Petra into ancient Midian, where the fugitive Moses settled for forty years, and we arrive at Aqaba, Biblical Ezion Geber, on the Red Sea or Gulf of Aqaba. We board a catamaran ferry and cross over water that possibly covered Pharaoh’s army over three millennia ago. Disembarking at Nuweiba, Egypt a relaxing time is spent at our beach hotel and optional swimming in the Red Sea. Many call Egypt part of The Holy Land as Abraham, Joseph, Jacob, Israel, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Jeremiah, Joseph, Mary and Jesus lived there.

Day 17, May 26: Mount Sinai
We drive a short distance to the traditional Mount Sinai or Mount Horeb, the Mountain of God, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, Jewish Laws, and Tabernacle Plans. Elijah fled from Jezebel and King Ahab to a cave there. At its base our tour begins with St. Catherine Monastery that stores some of the oldest manuscript copies of the Greek New Testament in existence today. For those who are able, the group will ascend to the 7,507-foot summit of the second highest mountain in Egypt either by camel or by walking. After a terrific view of the Sinai desert and hidden patches of grass used by grazing flocks, we descend back down the mountain.

Day 18, May 27: Sinai Desert, Cairo
Leaving Mt. Sinai and the Wilderness of Sinai behind us, our travel continues with a long drive in an air conditioned bus across the Sinai Peninsula, backtracking on the path the Israelites used when fleeing Egypt.  Our visits along the way are at the traditional stop the Israelites made at Rephidim in the Wilderness of Sin. This was where Moses struck the rock and water came out, where they defeated the Amalekites by keeping Moses hands lifted in the air, and where Moses was reunited with his family. We continue west through the area where God miraculously gave the hungry and grumbling Israelites quail and manna to eat. We then enter the Wilderness of Shur and make stops at the Oasis of Elim, the site of many springs and palm trees, and Marah Springs, where bitter waters were turned sweet for Israelite consumption. We continue on and cross under the manmade Suez Canal connecting the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea. Passing through the Southern edge of the Land of Goshen, we arrive in the capital Cairo for three nights stay. After dinner we see the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.

Day 19, May 28: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egypt Museum
This day is spent at Cairo with first crossing the Nile River, the centerpiece of Egypt’s long history. We see busy boat traffic, then lush vegetation, palm trees and hearty crops created by millenniums of irrigation knowledge and methods. Suddenly the vegetation stops and is contrasted by totally barren desert and the presence of the majestic 10 Pyramids of Giza. These were built as early as 2560 BC and have intrigued engineers ever since on how they did it. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, or Cheops, originally at 482 feet, was the tallest human structure on the Earth until the 1800’s AD. It is the only remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Renovations now allow entrance to this ancient tomb in the heart of the Pyramid through original tunnel shafts. Next to the Pyramids, we visit the famous Sphinx statue with a lion’s body and human face. This mammoth statue was carved out of the original bedrock as early as 2550 BC. Though the Sphinx has been covered numerous times by the desert sand, it is completely exposed today for our enjoyment. In the afternoon we return to the city to enter the Egyptian Museum and tour the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Realistic statues of Pharaohs are there with eyes that make them look alive. Ancient weapons of war and expensive items laden with gold, gems and ivory are on display, plus many well preserved mummies. Most of the items were recovered from Pyramids and tombs.

Day 20, May 29: Memphis, Sakkara, Abusir, Dahshur, Abu Ghauob
The final day of touring in Egypt brings us to the nearby ancient capital of Memphis that dates back to 3100 BC. We see a Sphinx carved out of Alabaster Stone and the famous Colossus of Ramses. Our bus then takes us to neighboring Sakkara where we view the Step Pyramid built in 2650 BC which is the oldest of the 97 Pyramids found in Egypt. The morning is finished with visits to the many Pyramids and tombs at Abusir, Dahshur and Abu Ghauob. In the afternoon we visit the Pharaonic Village to see displays and live demonstrations about ancient Egyptian life, plus take a short cruise on the Nile River.

Day 21, May 30: Return flight home
We leave the ancient sites in our memories and return to modern times by departing from the Cairo airport for our return flight home

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Price Includes:  Lodging in 4 star hotels, full time tour escort, breakfast & dinner daily, gratuities, Egypt visa & border taxes, all guides, entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary, services of long distance deluxe motorcoach as appear on itinerary.