ISTANBUL + EGYPT + ISRAEL 2024 Departure: Miami

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Duration

12 day

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

50 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Português

About this tour

A unique 12-day experience! Starting in Istanbul, visited worldwide for its architecture and vibrant beauty. Then, pilgrimage to the cradle of humanity, Egypt. And following the steps of Jesus to Israel and the Holy Land.

Departure: Nov. 12, 2024

Return: Nov. 23, 2024

What destinations will we visit?

Istambul

From the Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a full-day City Tour with a local guide, exploring iconic sites like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Experience the vibrant culture of Istanbul, shop at the Grand Bazaar, and savor Turkish cuisine.

Egypt

Journey through the ancient land of Egypt, home to the world’s most famous pyramids and the Sphinx. Visit Memphis, the ancient capital, and marvel at the archaeological site of Saqqara. Experience the awe-inspiring Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsula, tracing the path of the Hebrew people in the Exodus.

Israel

Experience the spiritual heartland of Israel, from the seaside city of Eilat to the ancient city of Jericho. Visit the sacred sites of Mount Sinai, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordan River. Explore Nazareth, the Mount of Olives, walking the path Jesus once walked and ending this marvelous travel in the sacred Jerusalem!

A Pilgrimage based on Faith!

Join us on this journey of faith and miracles. Experience the spiritual and historical depth of these countries, with expert guides, while enjoying the best accommodations and local food.

Included/Excluded

  • • Airfare Economy Class (Roundtrip) from MIAMI;
  • • Transfer between hotels / airports and throughout the itinerary;
  • • Air Conditioned Bus With Reclining Seats, Throughout The Route;
  • • 3 Star Superior and 4 Star Category Hotels. Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner);
  • • Tours and Itinerary Tickets, (except night or individual tours);
  • • TC - Tour Conductor Companion From MIAMI;
  • • Local Guides In Each Country; Speaking in Portuguese;
  • • International Travel Insurance;
  • • Traveling Kit – Personalized T-shirt, Backpack and Cap.
  • • Fees
  • • Passport;
  • • Lunches;
  • • Snacks;
  • • Frigobar or Extra Expenses in Hotels;
  • • Personal Purchases;
  • • Night or Individual Tours;
  • • Phone calls;
  • • Laundry;
  • • Internet;
  • • Tips.

Itinerary

Presentation at Miami International Airport in front of the Cia Aérea Internacional counter. Check-in and departure to ISTANBUL / Türkiye. (Dinner and breakfast on board).

Arrival, entry procedures into the country and reception by our local assistant. Departure for a full-day City Tour visiting the main attractions of the city: the Hagia Sophia Museum, the emblematic Blue Mosque and the obelisk of the Hippodrome of Constantinople. We'll start with a walk through the bustling streets of Turkey's largest city to the ancient basilica Hagia Sophia, of enormous architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. For several centuries this was the largest church in the world and it still has the fourth largest dome on the planet. We will continue to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The mosque's popular name comes from its striking blue tiles, which make it one of the most iconic attractions in Istanbul. Located next to Topkapi Palace, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque was considered the Supreme Imperial Mosque of Istanbul. Then it's on to Topkapi Palace, a relic from the glory days of the vast Ottoman Empire. The former palace once housed a population of 4,000 at its peak and was the official residence of 25 sultans over a period of 400 years. We will visit the museum to see the beautiful iznik tiles and the decoration of the harem's grand hall, among other attractions. We also go to the Hippodrome, an ancient circus built in 203 AD. by the Roman emperor Lucius Septimius Severus. We will stop to see the German fountain William II, made of eight marble columns. The spice bazaar is located in Fatih and is also known as the Egyptian market as Egyptian exports were sold there during the Ottoman period. We will take a tour of the Bosphorus, which is a strait between the European and Asian continents that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and through which many ships pass. Possibility to stroll along Istiklal Street, one of the liveliest streets in the city. It will have numerous shops, restaurants and bars. From there, the tunnel to the Galata tower area is a two kilometer walk. Time to visit and shop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. With hundreds of small craft shops selling everything from handcrafted rugs to Turkish coffee, the bustling environment is a great place to show off your bargaining skills. End of the day, dinner (Included) in a Turkish restaurant and at a time previously determined by the local guide, transfer to the airport.

Procedures for leaving the country, check-in and boarding a direct Turkish airline flight to Cairo in Egypt. Arrival, disembarkation, entry procedures in the country, transfer to the hotel, accommodation and rest. At 9 am breakfast and departure for an exciting visit to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see a statue of Ramses II weighing 23 tons, in pink granite, we will also visit the archaeological site of Saqqara, with the oldest stepped pyramids in the world. Egypt. In Giza we will visit Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the most famous Pyramids on the planet. We will also go to the Valley Temple and the Sphinx with the face of a man and the body of a lion. After lunch (not included), visit the Papyrus Museum, where we will watch a presentation on how to make the oldest paper we know of. Hotel Barcelo or similar.

After breakfast, we'll head to the Cairo Museum, where we'll visit the archaeological relics of Ancient Egypt, dating back 4,000 years, from the First Dynasty of the pharaohs. We will visit the riches discovered in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, the pharaoh murdered at the age of 18, through the riches found in his tomb, we can calculate the immensity of what was stolen from the mortuary apparatus of the great pharaohs who ruled Egypt for longer periods. There is even a visit (optional) to the famous Mummies Room, where you can see, among others, the body of Pharaoh Ramses II, ruler of Egypt when Moses freed Israel from captivity. Visit to the house of essences and the house of Egyptian cotton. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner and rest. In the evening, dinner (optional) on a boat that sails down the Nile River, with a presentation of typical Arab music and dances. For those who prefer to stay, dinner at the hotel is included. Hotel Barcelo or similar.

Breakfast and departure towards the Suez Canal, dug between 1859 and 1869 for navigation and transport between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The canal is now the biggest source of revenue in Egypt's economy. In the time of Moses, there were lakes and marshes called in the Bible as the sea of reeds. After crossing the channel through an underground tunnel, we will arrive at the Bedouin village of Mara, where Moses rested with the people and transformed the bitter water into drinkable water. There we will see lakes and wells with salt water. Crossing the desert with its inhospitable and picturesque landscapes that reproduce the path of the Hebrew people in the Exodus, we will arrive at the Sinai peninsula and at the hotel, to have dinner and rest. For those who wish, in the middle of the night there will be an ascent to the Mount of Moses, for others, rest at the hotel. Hotel Le Meridien Dahab Resort or similar.

Around midnight, departure from the hotel to climb Mount Sinai, where God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses. The Bedouin guides will be ready and will cross with the group throughout the morning. Arriving at the top of Mount Sinai, time for prayer and meditation, photographs, etc. Descending from the mountain, arriving at the hotel around nine in the morning, we will have our breakfast and leave for a resort on the shores of the Red Sea, close to the border with Israel. Day of rest and leisure on the beaches, with other attractions that the place offers. Overnight at the same Resort, leaving at dawn to cross the border with Israel in the early hours of the morning. Hotel Le Meridien Dahab Resort or similar.

Breakfast and departure to cross the border with Israel, procedures for entering the country and we will be in the seaside city of Eilat. We will have time to visit the underwater observatory and from there we will continue our journey through the Arava desert. On the way, we will see the replica of the tabernacle from the time of Moses. Continuing the journey until we reach Jericho, within the territory of the Palestinian Authority, where we will discover the sycamore tree of Zacchaeus. We will visit the source of Elizeu, the ruins of the walls from the time of Joshua and a view of the Mount of Temptation which, according to tradition, is the place where Jesus was taken during the 40-day fast. Visit to the archaeological site of Qumran, where the Essenes lived. There were found the oldest known copies of all the books of the Old Testament. From there we will continue to the Dead Sea, which has the highest concentration of salt in the world and where no one sinks. Arrival at the hotel, accommodation, time to enjoy the waters of the Dead Sea, dinner and rest. Hotel David Dead Sea Resort & Spa or similar.

After breakfast, departure towards Banias, the extraordinary site of ancient Caesarea Philippi, at the foot of Mount Hermon, where Jesus predicted his own death and resurrection, the scene of Peter's important confession, recorded in Matthew 16:16. There, we will get to know the sources of the Jordan River in the territories conquered by the tribe of Dan, where Psalm 42 was also written. sermon on the mount, recorded in Matthew: 5 to 7. Visit to Tabgha, stage of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish, visit to Capernaum, where Jesus established residence during his ministry in Galilee. At lunch, the famous “fish of Saint Peter”, caught in the Sea of Galilee. Then we will continue to the port of Ginosar, where we will embark to cross the Sea of Galilee in a typical wooden boat. Then we will follow the Yardenit, a place built for baptism in the Jordan River, in the waters where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Continuing along the west bank of the Jordan River, we will arrive at modern Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood and adolescence. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and rest. Hotel Ramada Nazareth or similar.

After breakfast, saying goodbye to Nazaré, we will climb to the top of Monte do Precipício, from where you can have a beautiful panoramic view of the Valley of Armageddon. Then visit Cana of Galilee, place of Jesus' first miracle, when at a wedding feast he turned water into wine. Climbing Mount Carmel we go to the place where the prophet Elijah invoked the presence of God and defeated the prophets of Baal. From the top of Carmel you have another beautiful panoramic view of the Armageddon Valley on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Short trip to the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod that served as the capital of the province of Judea in New Testament times. Residence of the governor Pontius Pilate and many other authorities representing the power of Rome. There lived and converted the centurion Cornelius, recorded in Acts 10:1. Paul, too, remained in prison at Caesarea Maritime before being sent to Rome. Acts 22:23. In Joppa, we will make a quick visit on foot to the port where Jonah tried to escape to Tarshish. We will also see the place where Simon the tanner is traditionally said to have lived, who hosted Peter as taught in Acts 10:5. At the end of the afternoon we will feel the excitement of arriving in Jerusalem and we will have our welcome toast and prayer at the top of Mount Scopus. Then transfer to the hotel, accommodation and rest. Hotel Ramada Jerusalem or similar.

Breakfast and early departure towards Mount Zion to visit the Cenacle, where the last supper of Jesus with his disciples and the baptism of the Holy Spirit of Pentecost days took place. From there we will continue to Gethsemane and the Garden of Olives, where Jesus sweat drops of blood and was arrested by the Romans. There we will be able to take some time to pray in the garden next door. Climb to the top of the Mount of Olives, from where you have a sensational panoramic view of the Old City and the Temple Mount. Time to take pictures and listen to a detailed explanation from the local guide. Lunch (not included) and visit to the Israel Museum, where we will see the famous model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner and rest. In the evening, possibility of a tour (not included) of Jerusalem, on foot, with a guide. Hotel Ramada Jerusalem or similar.

Breakfast and early departure towards Fortaleza Antônia, where Jesus was imprisoned while awaiting trial. Continuing along the Via Dolorosa to the Damascus Gate, we will see the only original gate from the New Testament era. Leaving the old city, we'll head to the Garden Tomb, outside the walls, where we'll visit Golgotha, the famous skull-shaped hill where criminals were crucified in Jesus' time. Right next to it is the tomb that probably belonged to the aristocrat Joseph of Arimathea and that was given for the burial of Jesus, according to Matthew 27:57. Time for reflections and celebration of Holy Communion. Closing meeting with delivery of pilgrimage certificates to the Holy Land, signed by the Minister of Tourism of Israel and the Mayor of Jerusalem. Free afternoon for shopping at Portal de Java, Arab Market and Mamila or rest at the hotel, dinner, accommodation and rest in the evening. Hotel Ramada Jerusalem or similar.

Procedures for leaving the country and boarding at Ben Gurion International Airport, on a flight to Istanbul and connection to Miami in the USA. (Breakfast and Lunch Served on Board). Arrival at Miami International Airport, procedures for entering the country, disembarking and the end of our services.

Languages

English
Espanol
Português
Complete Tour (Per Person) $2,890.00
Total
$2,890.00

Owner

My Destiny

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