Holy Land Classic | 2027

Day 10 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai
Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery / Optional Mount Sinai Climb
Experience a visit to the fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world with the world’s oldest continually operating library. Both the Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts, were discovered here. Even Muhammad found refuge here, and the site is sacred to all three monotheistic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush, which tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel located on the shores of the Red Sea.

Day 12 – Route of the Exodus
Trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast. Continue to Cairo for dinner and overnight.

Day 13 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming. Travel as Abraham did to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and on to Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Day 14 – Cairo
This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum, which holds 7,000 years of Egyptian history and includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutankhamun‘s tomb. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 A.D., and view the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church, built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home.

Day 15 – Return to the USA

The extension will be offered on the dates below:
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16
April 6, 13
May 4, 18, 25
June 1, 15
July 6, 13
August 31
September 7, 21
October 19, 26
November 2, 9, 15, 30
December 7

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
A minimum number of participants must be reached to operate extensions. Contact us for specifics.
$158 for tips & taxes are charged separately (subject to change).

Day 10 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai
Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery / Optional Mount Sinai Climb
This morning, you can opt to climb Mount Sinai, where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments.  Everyone will experience a visit to fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century, and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, with the world’s oldest continually operating library.  Both the Codex Sinaiticus and the Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts, were discovered here. Even Muhammad found refuge here, and the site is sacred to all three monotheistic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush, which tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel located on the shores of the Red Sea.

Day 12 – Route of the Exodus
Enjoy a relaxing morning before traveling to Cairo for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 13 – Cairo 
This morning, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which holds 7,000 years of Egyptian history and includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutankhamun‘s tomb. After, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 14 – Luxor & Karnak
This morning, fly from Cairo to Luxor, ancient Thebes, which served as the Egyptian capital during the New Kingdom and the time of Moses. Visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor, with its avenue of sphinx statues and mighty monumental columns. Continue to the Karnak Temple, which was built over 2,000 years and is the largest religious building ever constructed. See the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabeus, and the Sacred Lake. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner.

Day 15 – Valley of the Kings & Queens & Esna
This morning, enjoy the sunrise over the Nile River before your visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tombs were constructed here for the kings and powerful nobles of Egypt for nearly 500 years. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. See the Colossi of Memnon, made of sandstone brought from Gebel El Silsila. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of only a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Sail to Esna, enjoying afternoon tea before visiting  the Temple of Khnum. Your dinner and overnight stay will be on board.

Day 16 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Dating to the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Horus, represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge, splendid structure blending Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Built on a hillside, this temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of the gods Haroeris and Sobek. It is noted for the relief engravings on its walls, which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws, and dentistry tools. Nearby, view the three mummified crocodiles in Hathor’s chapel.

Day 17 – Aswan
Set sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis, one of the greatest temples in Egypt, occupying a quarter of the island. Next, visit the High Dam, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan Dam built in 1902. The 3600-meter-long dam was constructed to protect Egypt from floods as well as provide irrigation and electricity to its citizens. View the Unfinished Obelisk, made of red granite brought from the quarries of Aswan.

Day 18 – Cairo
Disembark your cruise this morning and fly to Cairo. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in your hotel, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Prepare for your return flight home.

Day 19 – Return to the USA

The extension will be offered on the dates below: The extension will be offered on the dates below:
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16
April 6, 13
May 4, 18, 25
June 1, 15
July 16, 13
August 31
September 7, 21
October 19, 26
November 2, 9, 30

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
A minimum number of participants must be reached to operate extensions. Contact us for specifics.
$168 for tips & taxes are charged separately (subject to change).

Day 10-12 – Extend your stay in Jerusalem with extra nights at your hotel, daily breakfast and dinner included at your hotel. You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection and renewal.

Day 13 – Return to the USA - Transfer to the airport and return home with memories to share. Optional Extensions A minimum number of participants must be reached to operate extensions. Contact us for specifics. $28 for tips & taxes are charged separately (subject to change).

January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9
April 6, 13
May 4, 18
October 26
November 2, 30
December 7

A minimum number of participants must be reached to operate extensions. Contact us for specifics.
$28 for tips & taxes are charged separately (subject to change).
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.