Day 1, September 2, Tuesday: Flight from New York to Cairo.
Day 2, September 3, Wednesday: Arrival in Cairo. Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3, September 4, Thursday: Cairo After breakfast, we will head to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Afterwards, we will go to visit the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut-Ein are exhibited. Khamon . Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4, September 5, Friday: Aswan In the morning we will fly to Aswan . We will start our tour by visiting the Temple of Philae, including visits to the Incomplete Obelisk and the High Dam. Then we will take our cruise on the Nile River. After lunch we will have the opportunity to ride a Felucca and go around the Agha Monument. Khan No visi. Accommodation and Dinner on board.
Day 5, September 6, Saturday Aswan morning free on the boat or -possibility of an optional Abu Simbel excursion by bus ($130 per person with a minimum of 15 people) OR an optional excursion to the Nubian village ($50 per person with a minimum of 15 people). In the afternoon we will head towards Kom Ombo. There we will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo (free) , situated on top of the hill with a panoramic view of the Nile River. We will continue our journey along the river to Edfu. Accommodation and dinner on board.
Day 6, September 7, Sunday: Edfu Arrival in the morning in Edfu. We will visit the Temple of Edfu and continue to Luxor. We will visit the Eastern Riviera with its Luxor Temple. Accommodation and dinner on board.
Day 7, September 8, Monday: Luxor Today we will visit the West Coast and visit the Valley of the Kings. We will also visit the Temple of Hatsherpsut At Deire El Bahari and the Colossus of Memmon. And we will visit the Karnak Temple. Dinner at a restaurant. Tonight we will take a flight to Cairo, we will be transferred to the hotel. (Possibility of taking a hot air balloon for $160 per person with a minimum of 8 people). Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8, September 9, Tuesday: Flight home Those returning home today will be transferred to the airport early in the morning. Arrival on the same day.
Day 1, December 1, Monday: Flights from the cities mentioned below. Dinner and breakfast on board.
Day 2, December 2, Tuesday: Arrival in Thessaloniki and transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3, December 3, Wednesday: Philippi and Cavalla A full day excursion to Philippi, one of the most impressive New Testament sites in Greece, the starting point of Paul’s missionary expansion in Europe and the site of the first Church in Greece that he founded. It is here that he met Lydia and was imprisoned for having performed an exorcism on a young slave girl. His Letter to the Philippians proudly shows where he was from this new congregation. You will be guided through the impressive archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Philippi. From here you will continue to the attractive port city of Cavalla, known to Paul as Neapolis, where he arrived in 50 AD. It is in Cavalla that the Via Ignatiana began, which crossed Greece and reached Rome. In the afternoon you return to Thessalonica.
Day 4, December 4, Thursday: Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece. During a short orientation we will visit the remains of the Roman Market, the Theatre, and the Church of St. George. Two of the most famous churches in the city we will visit are the Church of St. George (Rotunda) and the Church of St. Demetrius. We will leave Thessaloniki and drive to Veria (the New Testament calls it Berea or Beroea) where Paul carried out his ministry. Although there are no remains from ancient times, you can admire the collection of modern mosaics about Paul’s conversion and his vision at Troas. You can admire the mountain range of Mount Olympus which is located just south of Beroa on the way to Calamba.
Day 5, December 5, Friday: Meteora – Athens Today you will visit the stunning Meteora, with its rock formations, where ancient monasteries nestle firmly on the huge rocks, where you can admire exquisite examples of Byzantine art. In the afternoon we will reach Athens via the National Road. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6, December 6, Saturday: We will proceed to visit Corinth. Apostle St. Paul lived in Corinth for 18 months, where he found a city of poor moral values and experienced rejection, but a city that eventually accepted Christianity (Acts 18:1-17). From the Bema (court) he preached to the Corinthians the Word of God. We will visit the Archaeological Museum, the Market, the Bema and the Temples. We will continue to Athens, the cradle of Western civilization. We will visit the Acropolis, the Agora, the Hills of Mars and the Pnyx where democracy was born. We will see the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Palace. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 7, December 7, Sunday: Free day for shopping and museums in Athens or Optional Tour with cruise visiting the Islands of Aegina, Poro and Hydra with lunch included $175 additional per person (requires a minimum of 12 passengers) Dinner and accommodation in Athens.
Day 8, December 8, Monday: Flight back home.
Day 1, Monday, Dec 1: Transatlantic flight with movies, dinner and breakfast.
Day 2, Tuesday, Dec 2: Arrival in Amman (Jordan), where you will meet the aviatours staff who will assist you at the airport. Transfer to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Amman.
Day 3, Wednesday, Dec 3: A full day trip to explore the mysteries of Petra, declared as one of the World’s wonders. This Nabatean shelter town is built into de sand rock of an amazing canyon. It used to be a shelter for caravans travelling from ancient Egypt to Syria. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 4, Thursday, Dec 4: Transfer to the border bridge with Israel and from there to our hotel in Jerusalem. Subject to time, we will visit Mount of Olives (EZ 11,23), and the Chapel of the Ascension. We will follow the path Jesus walked on Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane (MT. 26:30-56) and visit the Church of All Nations. The bus will take us through the Kidron Valley, (we will be able to see Absalom’s Pillar and Zechariah’s tomb). We will proceed to Mount Zion to the Cenacle, where the Last Supper took place (MT. 26:26-35), and nearby, the tomb of King David. In the afternoon we will visit Bethlehem – the Basilica of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5, Friday Dec 5. Free day for shopping or private visits. Optional tour to Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea ($125) We will cross the Judean desert to Qumran where the original Dead Sea scrolls were found. Next, Masada, the fortress-palace built by King Herod. Here in 73 AD 960 Jewish Zealots committed suicide before falling into Roman hands. The summit is reached by a funicular that allows us to admire a spectacular panoramic view of the entire surrounding territory. From Masada, we visit the Dead Sea—the lowest point earth, rich in minerals, God’s gift to the skin. Dip and float on the Sea to cool off. Dinner and night in Jerusalem.
Day 6, Saturday, Dec 6: Israel Museum / Wailing Wall / Via Dolorosa / Holy Sepulcher. After breakfast we visit the Israel Museum where we can see the original Dead Sea Scrolls and the model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. We will continue to the Wailing Wall (Western Wall) – the last remnant of the temple built by King Herod. We will walk the stations of the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Transfer to Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Galilee.
Day 7 Sunday Dec 7: Capernaum / Tabgha / Mount of Beatitudes / Magdala / Mount Tabor After breakfast we will sail by boat on the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (MT. 4:13) and visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and the Byzantine Chapel on the site of St. Peter’s House. Next, we visit Tabgha, where Jesus performed the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30-46) and Mount of Beatitudes (MT. 5:1-12). Then we will climb Mount Tabor, the mountain of Jesus’ transfiguration (Mark, 9:2-8). Dinner and overnight in Galilee.
Day 8, Monday, Dec 8, Nazareth / Cana / Jordan River / Tiberias. We will begin the day with a tour that will take us to Nazareth, the city where HE grew up (Luke: 26-38), and then Cana, where Jesus performed the first miracle (John 2: 1-11). Our last visit will end at the Jordan River, the site of baptism where those who wish can renew their baptismal vows in this unique place. We will cross the border back into Jordan. Dinner in Amman.
Day 9, Tuesday Dec 9: Transfer to the airport for our return flight. Arrival home in America in the afternoon. Welcome! You have arrived from a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Day 1, Monday, Dec 1: Transatlantic flight with movies, dinner and breakfast.
Day 2, Tuesday, Dec 2: Arrival in Amman (Jordan), where you will meet the aviatours staff who will assist you at the airport. Transfer to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Amman.
Day 3, Wednesday, Dec 3: A full day trip to explore the mysteries of Petra, declared as one of the World’s wonders. This Nabatean shelter town is built into de sand rock of an amazing canyon. It used to be a shelter for caravans travelling from ancient Egypt to Syria. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 4, Thursday, Dec 4: Transfer to the border bridge with Israel and from there to our hotel in Jerusalem. Subject to time, we will visit Mount Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land. We arrive at the Mount of Olives (EZ 11,23), and the Chapel of the Ascension. We will follow the path Jesus walked on Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane (MT. 26:30-56) and visit the Church of All Nations. The bus will take us through the Kidron Valley, (we will be able to see Absalom’s Pillar and Zechariah’s tomb). We will proceed to Mount Zion to the Cenacle, where the Last Supper took place (MT. 26:26-35), and nearby, the tomb of King David. Dinner and accommodation in Jerusalem.
Day 5, Friday Dec 5. Free day for shopping or private visits. Optional tour to Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea ($125) We will cross the Judean desert to Qumran where the original Dead Sea scrolls were found. Next, Masada, the fortress-palace built by King Herod. Here in 73 AD 960 Jewish Zealots committed suicide before falling into Roman hands. The summit is reached by a funicular that allows us to admire a spectacular panoramic view of the entire surrounding territory. From Masada, we visit the Dead Sea—the lowest point earth, rich in minerals, God’s gift to the skin. Dip and float on the Sea to cool off. Dinner and night in Jerusalem.
Day 6, Saturday, Dec 6: Bethlehem / Wailing Wall / Garden Tomb In the morning we will visit Bethlehem – the Basilica of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field. In the afternoon we will visit the Wailing Wall (Western Wall)—the last remnant of the temple built by King Herod. We will finish with a very spiritual visit to the Garden Tomb. HE resurrected from here. Transfer to Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Galilee.
Day 7 Sunday Dec 7: Capernaum / Tabgha / Mount of Beatitudes / After breakfast we will sail by boat on the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (MT. 4:13) and visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and the Byzantine Chapel at the site of St. Peter’s House. Next, we will visit Tabgha, where Jesus performed the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30-46), the Mount of Beatitudes (MT. 5:1-12). In the afternoon we will visit Caesarea Philippi where He presented Himself to Peter as the Son of God! Dinner and overnight in Galilee.
Day 8, Monday, Dec 8, Nazareth / Cana / Jordan River We will begin the day with a tour that will take us to Nazareth, the city where HE grew up (Luke: 26-38), and then Cana, where Jesus performed the first miracle (John 2: 1-11). Our last visit will end at the Jordan River, the site of baptism where those who wish can renew their baptismal vows in this unique place. We will cross the border back into Jordan. Dinner in Amman.
Day 9, Tuesday Dec 9: Transfer to the airport for our return flight. Arrival home in America in the afternoon. Welcome! You have arrived from a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Day 1, January 17, Saturday: Flight from Newark, NJ to Athens. Dinner, breakfast and movies on board
Day 2, January 18, Sunday: Arrival in Athens where we are met by aviatours staff who will assist you in the airport. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and spend our first night in Greece.
Day 3, January 19, Monday: After breakfast we will visit Corinth. Apostle Paul lived in Corinth for 18 months, where he found a city of poor moral values and experienced rejection, but a city that eventually accepted Christianity (Acts 18:1-17). From the Bema (court) he preached the Word of God to the Corinthians. We visit the Archaeological Museum, the Market, the Bema and the Temples. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Day 4, January 20, Tuesday: After our breakfast we will visit Athens, the cradle of Western civilization. We visit the Acropolis, the Agora, the Hills of Mars and the Pnyx where democracy was born. We will see the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Palace. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Dubai
Day 5, January 21, Wednesday: Half- day tour of Old Dubai. We proceed to a tour of Dubai. We will begin with a brief stop at the impressive Bur Al Arab. This magnificent hotel rises dramatically in the water’s Arabic Gulf blues. You will also stop to take photographs of the Jumeirah Mosque, a landmark architectural in Dubai and photo standing in front of the luxurious Atlantis. Walking tour of Al Bastakiya are great ways to explore the neighborhood. “Open” a water taxi traditional that transported locals through the years across the Dubai stream. A walk through the spice market, and the Gold Souk. In the afternoon we will go to Creekside Dhow and cruise to experience the authentic hospitality in an Arab atmosphere and traditional dhow trip and relaxation. A buffet of delicious and diverse international cuisine awaits guests. Dinner is served with soft drinks free and mineral water. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6, January 22, Thursday: This day we will do the Dune Safari. Desert Safari – full of adventure fun and exciting where you experience the thrill of a mountain Russian in the sand dunes. we stop in the highest sand dune to see the sunset for some photographs impressive and refreshing yourself with mineral water. We continue our journey to our camp Bedouin lying in the heart of the desert, where soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for you to choose from. rides in Camel awaits you. While you relax and sit in tents or tables with carpet and pillows a delicious barbecue is being prepared under the sky starry Adding to the atmosphere of the night, a charming belly dancer shows a fascinating dance to the rhythm of music Arabic, buffet dinner will be served thereafter barbecue. Late at night return to the hotel.
Day 7, January 23, Friday: Breakfast at the hotel. garden visit miraculous – the largest natural flower garden in the world, occupying more than 72,000 square meters with more than 50 million flowers and more than 250 million plants, providing a magnificent view to all who visit the place. Visit to the center commercial Dubai Mall, one of the centers commercials further big in the world located next to the emblematic Burj Khalifa. Here, you will visit the world- class aquarium and experience the exotic wonders of life aquatic first hand. Burj Khalifa, here you can opt for a visit to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Start your vertical ascent to the observation deck in a high elevator speed, traveling at 10 meters per second. As the doors open, the floor- to – ceiling glass walls They provide a stunning 360- degree view of the city, desert and ocean. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8, January 24, Saturday: Flight back to Newark, NJ. Welcome they have returned from a dream.
Day 1, January 19, Monday: Flight from New York to Dubai. Dinner, breakfast and movies on board.
Day 2, January 20, Tuesday: Arrival Dubai. Panoramic tour and transfer for a lunch (not included). Check-in at our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3, January 21, Wednesday: Half- day tour of Old Dubai. We proceed to a tour of Dubai. We will begin with a brief stop at the impressive Bur Al Arab. This magnificent hotel rises dramatically in the water’s Arabic Gulf blues. You will also stop to take photographs of the Jumeirah Mosque, a landmark architectural in Dubai and photo standing in front of the luxurious Atlantis. Walking tour of Al Bastakiya are great ways to explore the neighborhood. “Open” a water taxi traditional that transported locals through the years across the Dubai stream. A walk through the spice market, and the Gold Souk. In the afternoon we will go to Creekside Dhow and cruise to experience the authentic hospitality Arab atmosphere and traditional dhow trip and relaxation – try our cruises Evening aboard the large dhow A buffet of delicious and diverse international cuisine awaits guests. Dinner is served with soft drinks free and mineral water. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 4, January 22, Thursday: Breakfast and continue to the Emirate of Sharjah. Departing from the hotel, we will take an approximately 20-minute drive to reach Sharjah, which has established itself as the cultural center of the Middle East. Our tour begins at the cultural monument “Quran Square” and continues to the Museum of Islamic Civilization. We will then head to the Corniche, visiting the oldest market in the emirate, located in the historic center of the city, known as “Al Arsa Market.” We’ll then visit the modern district and the central market, better known as the “Blue Market,” with its typical Arabic architecture. In the afternoon we do to the Dune Safari. Safari Desert – full of adventure and fun where you experience the thrill of a Russian Mountain in the sand dunes. we stop in the highest sand dune to see the sunset for some photographs and refreshing yourself with mineral water. We continue our journey to our Bedouin camp lying in the heart of the desert, where soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for you to choose from. Rides in Camel awaits you. While you relax and sit in tents or tables with carpet and pillows, a delicious barbecue is being prepared under the starry sky. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, a charming belly dancer shows a fascinating dance to the rhythm of Arabic music while buffet dinner will be served. Late night return to the hotel.
Day 5, January 23, Friday: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the miraculous garden – the largest natural flower garden in the world, occupying more than 72,000 square meters with more than 50 million flowers and more than 250 million plants, providing a magnificent view to all who visit the place. Visit Dubai Mall, one of the biggest commercials centers in the world located next to the emblematic Burj Khalifa. Here, you will visit the world-class aquarium and experience the exotic wonders of aquatic life first hand. Burj Khalifa, here you can opt for a visit to the tallest building in the world. Start your vertical ascent to the observation deck in a high-speed elevator, traveling at 10 meters per second. As the doors open, the floor- to -ceiling glass walls provide a stunning 360- degree view of the city, desert and ocean. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6, January 24, Saturday: ABU DHABI Breakfast. Visit Abu Dhabi. We will go through Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the UAE capital. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as his tomb. We will continue to the Al Maqta Bridge, passing through one of the wealthiest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers’ Quarter. We will arrive at Corniche Road, which has been compared to Manhattan for its skyline. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel restaurant (included!). We will stop for photos at the Emirates Palace Hotel. We will continue to the Al Batee area, where the royal family’s palaces are located. We will then stop at the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that offers an interesting glimpse into the emirate’s past. Traditional aspects of desert lifestyle, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goat-hair tent, and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open-air museum. Finally, on our return to Dubai, we will stop by Ferrari Park (admission not included) for photo ops or shopping (20 minutes). Return to Dubai. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7, January 25, Sunday: Transfer to the airport. Flight back home to NY, JFK. Welcome back. You have just returned from a fantasy dream!
Day 1, February 4, Wednesday: Transatlantic flight to Cairo. Dinner, breakfast and movies on board.
Day 2, February 5, Thursday: Arrival to Cairo, Egypt. We are met and assisted at the airport. Transfer to our hotel. If time allows – a panoramic tour on the way to the hotel.
Day 3, February 6, Friday: Cairo After breakfast visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx We also visit the New Egyptian Museum. In the afternoon visit to the cave church – a unique church carved into the sand stone. Dinner and overnight in our hotel.
Day 4, February 7, Saturday: From Cairo we cross the Suez Canal into the Sinai desert. We reach Mt. Sinai in the afternoon. After dinner we bid good night, as very early next morning we shall climb the mountain. (Or watch the climbers from our hotel).
Day 5, February 8, Sunday: Mt. Sinai, Taba. We reach the top in time to see one of the most amazing sunrise in the world! Here, Moses got the Torah and the Ten Commandments. We have time for a group prayer or meditation before we descend for breakfast and visit the old monastery. Continue till Taba. We cross to Israel. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6, February 9, Monday: Our first stop will be the Mount of Olives (Mark 13:3) with a panoramic view of both the “old” and “new” Jerusalem. We follow the path down the Palm Sunday road to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:36) and the nearby Church of All Nations. We then take a short drive through the Kidron Valley to reach Absalom and Zachariah’s Tomb. Continue to Mount Zion (King David’s tomb) and the Upper Room (John 13:1ff), site of the Last Supper. Afternoon visit to the “little town of Bethlehem…” and its’ Church of the Nativity and Milk Grotto (Luke 2:15). We reach our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7, February 10, Tuesday: After breakfast we visit the Yad Va Shem Museum (the Holocaust Museum). We will visit the Wailing Wall (the Western Wall) – the last remains of the Temple built by King Herod. We will walk some stations of the Way of the Cross. Protestant groups will end the day by prayer and meditation at the Garden Tomb (where HE resurrected). Catholic groups will end the day at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8, February 11, Wednesday: Free day in Jerusalem or visit Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea for $125 dollars. We drive south to the Dead Sea through Qumran, to visit the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We’ll then continue to Masada, the palace-fort built by King Herod. Here, in 73 A.D., 960 Jewish zealots committed suicide rather than surrender to the Romans. The plateau is reached via a cable car ride with a spectacular view of the plains surrounding it. We’ll also dip in the Dead Sea – rich with minerals, God’s gift to your skin. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 9, February 12, Thursday: Caesarea / Megiddo (Protestant groups) or Mount Tabor (Catholic groups) / Cana / Nazareth (Catholic groups) or Mount Precipice (Protestant groups) / Tiberias. After breakfast we drive to Caesarea (Acts 10:1ff), the port-city built by King Herod. Apostle Paul was put in prison here until he was expelled to Rome. Protestant groups will visit Megiddo- the Biblical city overlooking the Valley of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). Catholic groups will visit Mount Tabor – where Jesus revealed to Peter as the Son of GOD. We continue to Cana (John 21:2) where the first miracle of Jesus took place, and then to Nazareth (Matt 2:23) to visit the place where he lived as a young boy and visit a typical house of his time or Mt Precipice to overlook the city of Nazareth. We will reach Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
Day 10, February 13, Friday: Capernaum/ Tabgha / Mt. of Beatitudes / Jordan River / Sheik Hussein After breakfast, we descend and take a boat ride to Capernaum (Luke 4:31) to visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue and the Byzantine chapel at the site of Peter’s House. We then continue to Tabgha (Matt 14:17, 19), the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fish, Mount of Beatitudes (Matt 5-7). We continue to the Baptism site at the Jordan River, where those who wish, may renew their Baptism in this unique place. We will cross the Sheik Hussein bridge towards Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman, Jordan
Day 11, February 14, Saturday: After breakfast we drive south to explore the Nabatean city of Petra. This is one of the most striking sites upon earth, declared as one of the World Wonders! After a short and easy horse ride in a beautiful canyon we come upon an old temple carved into the sand stone of the canyon, beyond which lays the city. It was built in the 6th century BC as a shelter city for caravans that crossed the desert between Egypt and Syria. In the afternoon we head northbound to visit Mount Nebo (Deuteronomy 34:1). This is the traditional burial place of Moses. From here he saw the Promised Land but could not have entered. We proceed northbound dinner and overnight in Amman.
Day 12, February 15, Sunday: Flight back home. Arrival on same day. Welcome back. You have just returned from a Biblical experience!!!
