Day 10 – Tuesday, February 28: Arrive Home/Free Day in Jerusalem, Flight to Cairo
Early this morning over half of the group flew back home to the States. Twenty seven of us enjoyed most of the day prior to our flight to Cairo. The weather was once again perfect, with sunny skies and temps around 70.
Temple Mount/Old City
A number of those going to Egypt enjoyed an early breakfast so that we could visit the Temple Mount. We walked into the Dung Gate and there to the Temple Mount. We saw the Al Asca mosque, the Dome of the Rock, and the western side of the Eastern Gate.
We then walked to the Jaffa Gate to purchase our tickets for the Rampart Walk. We took the south walk that overlooks the Armenian and Jewish Quarters. From here, some continued to the Redeemer Lutheran Church. We walked up the 185 spiral steps to the top for a panoramic view in all directions. The rest of the morning and early afternoon was enjoyed exploring on our own.
“Early this morning a bunch of our group flew home while the rest of us had most of the day to explore the Old City. We visited the Temple Mount, the Rampart Walk, and the Redeemer Church. We arrived in Cairo, Egypt tonight! It was an incredible day!”
Flight to Cairo
We loaded our bags and left the hotel at 2:30 for the Ben Gurion Airport. Our check-in and boarding process for our flight to Cairo went smoothly. Upon arriving in Cairo, we were met by our agents who escorted us to our hotel for a late dinner and overnight. We fly to Luxor (500 miles south and considered the “Heart of Egypt”) tomorrow morning.
Day 11 – Wednesday, March 1: Luxor/Valley of Kings & Queens, Temples of Medinet Habu, Hatshepsut, Felucca Boat Ride on Nile River, Temple of Karnak
