Moses during Exodus

Overview

This is tour for pilgrims who like to follow the steps of Moses. So you have the chance to see the Pyramids, Museum and follow Moses’ steps, then back to Cairo. If you wish to continue to Israel that is also an option.From The Pyramids to Mount Sinai… Follow the steps of Moses

Included

ETB Travel offers a variety of tours that suit Christian pilgrims from different views: Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox Christian. Our guides and Egyptologist are the most profoundly insightful in Bible knowledge in Egypt. Egypt is mentioned in the Bible 685 times so the sites are as many, you are welcome to join us on an incredible journey o these sacred places.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International airport. Meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 02: Pyramids of Giza- Egyptian Museum-Old Cairo
Buffet breakfast, and then visit the Great Pyramids of Giza one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza are: “CHEOPS,CHEPHREN & MEKERINUS " Your tour ends with a visit of the majestic Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of  the Pyramid of Chephren; Then we will visit the famous Egyptian Museum, there we shall provide you with a brief but colorful insight into the thousand year history of our fascinating land.  Visit Old Cairo to view the house where the Holy Family lived for several years, St. Serguis Coptic Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the famous Hanging Church. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 03: Sinai
Early morning departure; follow Moses' exodus journey. On the way to Sinai we will stop at the Suez Canal which links the Mediterranean and Red Seas. From there we will cross from Africa to Asia where we will visit Marah where Moses took a wooden log and threw it into the water making the bitter water sweet. We will then drive to Elim where manna and quail came from heaven. Then we will drive to Raphadime where in the book of Exodus Moses sent Joshua to fight the Amalakites. There Moses built an altar that he called 'Lord is my Banner'. Arrival to Sinai, dinner and overnight in Sinai (St. Catherine)

Day 04: Mount Sinai- Monastery of St. Catherine
Early morning climb up Mount Sinai before sunrise. While you are ascending Mount Sinai walking or by camel, you will pass by a great Greek orthodox Monastery known St, Catherine its fame isn't only because it is ancient, but also it lies at the foot of Mount Sinai and it houses the burning bush. The Monastery which is dated back to 4th century A.D was built by Constantine. It has a great architecture, amazing icons and the spirituality is beyond description. From there, we will drive to Taba which is the Egyptian - Israeli border on the way to Taba which is one and half hour away from Sinai, we will drive by Haziroth, the place where Moses sister Mariam was kept away for Leprosy.  Then, we will have lunch at a hotel by the Red Sea where you can put your feet in the water. From this point, the options are two, either drive back to Cairo or you will have a transfer to Israel border of Eilat. The Drive to Eilat from the restaurant is an hour & the drive back to Cairo is more than 06 hours. End of the tour or back to Cairo for an extra night.

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