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March 2024 Egypt-Jordan-Israel Tour – Summary of Day 9
Day 9 – Saturday, March 16: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jericho We checked out of our hotel by 7:40 this morning following a good breakfast. Today was “desert day” here in the Judean Desert. The weather was once again perfect, with mixed sun and...
March 2024 Egypt-Jordan-Israel Tour – Summary of Day 8
Day 8 – Friday, March 15: Southern Border Crossing into Israel, Red Sea, Timnah, Dead Sea Staying here in the desert last night was really a fun experience. But today we cross into Israel! Following breakfast, we left Wadi Rum and drove to the southern border...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 10
Day 10 – Tuesday, August 15: Garden Tomb, Old City, Rampart Walk, Free Time, Israel Museum It was a later departure today (at 8:15) on this last day in Jerusalem. Once again, our breakfast was complete with many options! We’ve eaten well on this trip for sure....
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 9
Day 9 – Monday, August 14: Wadi Qelt, Herodium, Bethlehem, Free Mid-afternoon in Old City This morning was quite the adventure! In order to beat the heat, we left the hotel at 7:15 and drove back east to the Judean Desert. It was another great day that included...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 8
Day 8 – Sunday, August 13: City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Moshe/Shorashim, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Memorial Today was another hot day, uncommonly reaching in the low 100s even here in Jerusalem (the average...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 8
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 7
Day 7 – Saturday, August 12: Early Morning Optional Hike – Masada, Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Mt. of Olives, Western Wall Pre-dawn Hike up Masada This morning started early again today, with a 4:45 departure from the hotel. Twelve in the group walked up the Snake...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 6
Day 6 – Friday, August 11: Sachne, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea We checked out of our hotel in Tiberias today. It’s been a great two full days here in the north end of the country. Following breakfast, we loaded the bus at 7:20 and departed at about 7:30. We read...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 5
Day 5 – Thursday, August 10: Optional Sunrise Hike to “Hill 713,” Arbel, Yardenit-Jordan River Baptism, Magdala, Capernaum, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride “Hill 713” Today started early for about half of the group. We left the hotel at 4:40 a.m. and...
August 2023 Israel Tour – Summary of Day 4
Day 4 – Wednesday, August 9: Gamla, Katzrin, Syrian Border, Mt. Hermon, Dan Today was another sunny summer day, but with cooler day as we headed north in the Golan Heights. Following a wonderful breakfast (what a spread!), we left the hotel at 7:20 and read...