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11 Day Tour of Jordan & Egypt in the Bible, Arnman, Cairo, Dead Sea, Petra
Price: $1,649.00
Date(s): 03/18/2008 - 11/04/2008
VTCID: Jordon & Egypt
Details:
Vacation Quality is First Class! This 11-day vacation starts with three nights in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Enjoy a welcome dinner, excursions to Amman and its Archaeological Museum, Jerash, Um Quais, and John the Baptist’s Baptismal Archaeological Park in Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan, where Jesus was immersed in the baptismal springs. Next, travel to Moses’ Mount Nebo, the Madaba Archaeological Museum, and Mukawir, where Salome danced and John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded. Continue via Wadi Mujib and the Crusaders Castle of Kerak to Petra, where a full day of guided sightseeing in the “rose-red city” is included. In Lawrence of Arabia’s Wadi Rum, enjoy a Jeep tour, then return to the Dead Sea. Fly from Amman to Cairo in Egypt, and meet your Egyptologist for a spectacular day of guided sightseeing: visit the Egyptian Museum, Memphis, Sakkara’s “Stairway to the Sky” (the oldest of the pyramids), and Giza’s Sphinx and Great Pyramids. Also visit the “Hanging Church,” St. Sergius Church, the Coptic Museum, and St. Merurius Church, and enjoy a farewell dinner. Day 1 (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2 Arrival in Amman, Jordan–Dead Sea (Wed.) Transfer from Amman Airport to your Dead Sea hotel, the lowest point on earth (Gen. 14:3). Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Day 3 Dead Sea. Excursion to Amman, Jerash, and Um Qais (Thu.) Drive to Amman for guided sightseeing, including the Citadel and a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Then continue north to Jerash, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the Middle East (Luke 8:26). Next, stop at the Jabbok River, where Jacob wrestled with the Angel (Gen. 32) and in Um Qais, site of the Gadarene swine miracle (Mt. 8:28-34). (BB,D) Day 4 Dead Sea. Excursion to Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan (Fri.) Experience Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan and the BAPTISMAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK, the wilderness home of John the Baptist, where Jesus was immersed in the baptismal springs ( John 1:26-34) and where Elijah ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:1-18). Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy your world-class resort and spa. (BB,D) Day 5 Dead Sea–Mount Nebo–Madaba–Mukawir–Wadi Mujib– Kerak–Petra (Sat.) One of today’s major highlights is a visit to MOUNT NEBO where Moses saw the Promised Land (Deut. 34:1-12). Then on to Madaba to visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Continue to Mukawir (Biblical Machaerus), where Salome danced and John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded (Mark 6:14-29). Next, visit Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon,” and Kerak to visit the CRUSADER CASTLE. Afterwards, journey to Petra. (BB,D) Day 6 Petra (Sun.) Full day of guided sightseeing in the “rose-red city” of PETRA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world for centuries, it is located in the biblical land of Moab ( Judges 11:17-18). Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed TREASURY. In addition to seeing numerous spectacular temples and tombs, sip tea in a BEDOUIN TENT. (BB,D) Day 7 Petra–Wadi Rum–Dead Sea (Mon.) Leave Petra for a JEEP TOUR in Wadi Rum, home to stunning desert beauty and the place where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Afterwards, return to the Dead Sea. (BB,D) Day 8 Dead Sea–Amman–Cairo, Egypt (Tue.) Fly from Amman to Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to swim in the pool or to simply relax. (BB,D) Day 9 Cairo (Wed.) The Pyramids. Meet your Egyptologist for a spectacular day of guided sightseeing, including the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM with Tutankhamon’s tomb, MEMPHIS with the statues of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx, and SAKKARA’S “Stairway to the Sky” (the oldest of the pyramids). Afterwards, visit GIZA’S SPHINX and the GREAT PYRAMIDS. (BB) Day 10 Cairo (Thu.) Full day of guiding sightseeing in Old 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). Then visit the COPTIC MUSEUM as well as the ST. MERURIUS CHURCH (Abu Seifein) with its extraordinary collection of icons and Coptic art. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D) Day 11 Cairo (Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) Whats Included: DEAD SEA: Welcome dinner AMMAN: Guided sightseeing, visit the Archaeological Museum JERASH: Guided sightseeing UM QUAIS: Orientation BETHANY BEYOND-THE-JORDAN: Visit the Baptismal Archaeological Park MOUNT NEBO: Visit the mountain where Moses saw the Promised Land MADABA: Visit St. George’s Church and the Archaeological Museum MUKAWIR: Orientation WADI MUJIB: Afternoon stop KERAK: Visit the Crusader Castle PETRA: Guided sightseeing, including the Siq and the Treasury; sip tea in a Bedouin tent WADI RUM: Jeep tour AMMAN–CAIRO: By air including airport transfers CAIRO: Guided sightseeing, visit Tutankhamon’s tomb in the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids in Giza; the “Stairway to the Sky” in Sakkara; the statues of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis; guided sightseeing of walled Old Cairo; visit the “Hanging Church,” St. Sergius Church, the Coptic Museum, and St. Merurius Church; farewell dinner INSIDE VISITS Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable. MEALS 9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 8 threecourse dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in the Dead Sea and a farewell dinner in Cairo. AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport transfers are included with land and air price. Hotels: Dead Sea - Movenpick resort & Spa Petra - Movenpick Nabatean Castle Cairo - Hilton or Sheraton Touring Dates: Mar 18 - Mar 28, 2008 $1769. Jul 15 - Jul 25, 2008 $1649. Sep 09 - Sep 19, 2008 $1799. Oct 14 - Oct 24, 2008 $1779. Nov 04 - Nov 14, 2008 $1769. |
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10 Day Tour of Christian England and the World of C.S. Lewis
Price: $1,700.00
Date(s): 05/24/2008 - 10/04/2008
VTCID: Christian England & C.S. Lewis
Details:
Countries Visited England City Highlights Bristol, Cambridge, Cotswolds, London, Oxford, York This 10-day vacation is the perfect way to explore Christian England. Start in London and enjoy a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Westminster Abbey, Wesley’s House and Chapel, Bunhill Fields Cemetery, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Also enjoy an excursion to Canterbury to visit England’s Mother Church, Canterbury Cathedral, and hear about Thomas à Becket and the Black Prince. Back in London, visit Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle. Travel to Oxford and follow your Local Guide to Christ Church College and Cathedral. Also enjoy a walking tour through Oxford and visit Magdalen College, where Lewis was elected a fellow in 1925, and Holy Trinity Church in Headington Quarry, where he is buried. Enjoy an excursion to Bristol through the scenic Cotswolds and visit 800-year-old St. Mary Redcliffe Church, John Wesley’s Chapel, and The New Room, the oldest Methodist building in the world. Stops are made at the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, Epworth to visit the Old Rectory and the Wesley Memorial Church, in the medieval walled city of York to admire York Minster, at Lincoln Castle in Cambridge to visit 500-year-old King’s College, in Olney to visit the Baptist Church and the Cowper and Newton Museum, and in Bedford to visit the John Bunyan Museum. Return to London. LONDON: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, City of London, Wesley’s House and Chapel, Bunhill Fields Cemetery, Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle CANTERBURY: Visit Canterbury Cathedral OXFORD: Visit Holy Trinity Church in Headington Quarry; guided walking tour; visit Magdalen College, Christ Church College and cathedral BRISTOL: Visit St. Mary Redcliffe Church, John Wesley’s Chapel and The New Room EPWORTH: Visit the Old Rectory and Wesley Memorial Church YORK: Guided walking tour, visit York Minster LINCOLN: Visit Lincoln Castle CAMBRIDGE: Visit King’s College and the chapel OLNEY: Visit the Cowper and Newton Museum and the Baptist Church BEDFORD: Visit the John Bunyan Museum INSIDE VISITS Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable. MEALS 8 full English breakfasts (FB); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in London. AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport transfers are included with land and air price. Hotels: London - Hilton London Metropole Oxford - Oxford Hotel York - Ramada Milton Keynes - Novotel Touring Dates: May 24 - Jun 02, 2008 Jul 26 - Aug 04, 2008 Oct 04 - Oct 13, 2008 Sep 06 - Sep 15, 2008 *Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and are shown in US dollars. These deals have limited availability. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. VTC is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Prices are subject to change and may be withdrawn without notice. *Prices may be affected by location you are traveling from. Please be sure to read all details of this package before deciding to book. Please use our live chat or contact our customer care center if you have any questions. To book please call the travel department: 1-800-524-6240 |
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