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Bread for the Journey: Egypt & Jordan

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Bread for the Journey: Egypt & Jordan

September 24 - October 3, 2026
From $4,185 USD /  $5,700 CAD

Optional Jordan Extension: October 3 - 6, 2026
From $5,580 USD / $7,588 CAD

Explore the ancient sites of Egypt and discover why it was such a central force in the biblical world. Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Miriam, and the Israelites, tracing Scripture’s themes of escape from slavery, the wilderness sojourn, and the journey toward the Promised Land. Enjoy a five-day Nile River cruise, visiting awe-inspiring temples, palaces, and sacred sites, and experience modern Cairo through guided tours of Coptic Christian and Islamic quarters. Travel with a community of pilgrims, worshiping, learning, and reflecting together on a journey that will deepen your understanding of the Bible.

The optional Jordan extension follows the Israelites’ route to Mount Nebo, Petra, and Wadi Rum, exploring ancient Moab and the stories of Ruth and Balaam. This segment adds a striking layer of history, beauty, and spiritual insight, creating a transformative experience across lands central to biblical history.

Nelson Kraybill
Tour Expert

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10 Days + 3 Days (Extension)
Duration

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Egypt, Jordan
Countries Visited

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Moderately Active
Activity Level

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Trip Highlights

  • Walk in Biblical Footsteps – Follow the journeys of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Miriam, and the Israelites across Egypt and Jordan.

  • Nile River Cruise – Enjoy a five-day, unhurried cruise visiting temples, palaces, and sacred sites along this timeless river.

  • Explore Ancient and Modern Egypt – Discover awe-inspiring monuments and experience Cairo’s Coptic Christian and Islamic quarters.

  • Jordan Extension – Trace the Israelites’ route to Mount Nebo, Petra, and Wadi Rum, and reflect on the stories of Ruth and Balaam.

  • Pilgrim Community Experience – Travel, worship, learn, and reflect together, deepening your understanding of Scripture and biblical history.

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DAY 1 • September 24, 2026

Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you will be greeted by our local partners and transferred to your hotel. Gather for a welcome dinner and rest after your journey.

The Great Sphinx of Giza with a pyramid in the background and a camel in the distance.

DAY 2 • September 25, 2026

Cairo

Explore the remarkable Egyptian Museum of Antiquities before traveling to the iconic Giza Plateau to stand before the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Visit the Papyrus Institute to learn about ancient Egyptian writing, then continue to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser.

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DAY 3 • September 26, 2026

Alexandria

Begin the day in Old Coptic Cairo with a visit to the Hanging Church and the inspiring Mokattam Cave Church. Tour the grand Salah Al-Din Citadel and Sultan Hassan Mosque before experiencing the renowned Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, travel north to Alexandria for an overnight stay.

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DAY 4 • September 27, 2026

Cairo

Visit Alexandria’s Greco-Roman Museum, the historic St. Mark Church, and the restored Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue. Explore the fascinating catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. On the return journey to Cairo, stop at the Monastery of St. Bishoy in Wadi El Natrun—home to some of the world’s earliest monastic communities.

Ancient Egyptian temples and statues at sunset with tourists, including a large obelisk and stone statues.

DAY 5 • September 28, 2026

Nile River Cruise

Fly to Luxor and begin your 5-day premium-style Nile River cruise. Explore the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples before settling into your floating hotel.

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DAY 6 • September 29, 2026

Nile River Cruise

Enjoy the spectacular morning sunrise with an optional hot air balloon ride to start the day. Cross to Luxor’s west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy the rhythm of cruise life as you dine and rest onboard.

Ancient Egyptian temple ruins with tall carved columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions, and a few tourists exploring the site under a clear blue sky.

DAY 7 • September 30, 2026

Nile River Cruise

Sail to Edfu and visit its beautifully preserved temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Continue to Kom Ombo and explore the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.

Large ancient Egyptian sandstone sculpture of Pharaohs and deities carved into a cliff face, with visitors observing and taking photos in front of it.

DAY 8 • October 1, 2026

Nile River Cruise

Journey by road to Abu Simbel, the breathtaking site of Ramses II’s and Nefertari’s temples carved into rock. In the evening, enjoy a tranquil felucca ride at sunset near the Aswan Botanical Gardens.

Ancient Egyptian temple ruins along the Nile River with palm trees and lush vegetation under a clear blue sky.

DAY 9 • October 2, 2026

Cairo

Disembark and visit the Temple of Philae and the impressive High Dam of Aswan. Fly back to Cairo for your final evening in Egypt.

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DAY 10 • September 18, 2026

Departure or Begin Jordan Extension 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo Airport for your return flight home.

Or continue your journey on the optional Jordan extension.

3-Night Jordan Extension

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DAY 10 • October 3, 2026

Wadi Rum Luxury Camp

Fly from Cairo to Amman, Jordan. Travel to Wadi Rum for a desert jeep tour amid otherworldly scenery.

Ancient rock-cut monument carved into a canyon wall in Petra, Jordan, with a horse in the foreground, desert terrain, and clear blue sky.

DAY 11 • October 4, 2026

Petra

Continue your journey to Petra and enjoy a guided tour of this world wonder carved into rose-red cliffs.

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DAY 12 • October 5, 2026

Dead Sea

Travel along the Desert Highway, visiting Machaerus (Mkawir), the site of John the Baptist’s imprisonment, and Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land.

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DAY 13 • October 6, 2026

Departure 

After breakfast, transfer to the Amman airport for your return flight.

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Pricing

Tour Selection:

Egypt Only

Registration By:

Early Bird Rate until March 24, 2026

After March 24, 2026

Double Occupancy:

$4,185 USD  | $5,700 CAD

$4,550 USD | $6,188 CAD

Single Occupancy:

$5,335 USD | $7,265 CAD

$5,700 USD | $7,753 CAD

Egypt & Jordan Extension Bundle

Registration By:

Early Bird Rate until March 24, 2026

After March 24, 2026

Double Occupancy:

$5,580 USD | $7,588 CAD

$6,220 USD | $8,458 CAD

Single Occupancy:

$7,040 USD | $9,573 CAD

$7,640 USD | $10,443 CAD

Inclusions

  • Expert storyteller & tour leader supported by local & knowledgeable guides 

  • Accommodations at premium 4 & 5 star hotels

  • 5-day, 4-night cruise on the Nile River with 5 star accommodations (all-inclusive meals)

  • All breakfasts & dinners (lunches included during cruise)

  • Transportation in modern air-conditioned coach within the tour

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers

  • Entrance fees and reservations included in the itinerary

  • Tour incursion activities including: horse carriage ride in Edfu, motorboat to Philae Temple, Felucca boat ride on the Nile 

  • Bottled water provided during coach travel and at meals 

  • Porterage service at hotels (1 piece of luggage per person)

  • All customary gratuities for guides, drivers, porters

  • Wadi Rum jeep tour (Jordan extension)

  • Jordan extension: Free visa to Jordan (2025 regulations), with passport details

Exclusions

  • International airfares

  • Domestic, in-tour airfare arranged by TourMagination (starting from $550 USD)

  • Optional activities including hot air balloon rides, camel ride at pyramids

  • Additional entrance fees to some tombs: Entrance inside Khufu pyramid, Khefren or Menkhauraa pyramid. Entrance inside Tut Anch Amun tomb or paid tombs inside Valley of the King's

  • Jordan extension: Optional activities, Wadi Rum camel rides, stargazing

  • Cruise gratuities

  • Beverages with meals

  • Visas (if required)

  • Travel Insurance

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TOUR EXPERT

Nelson Kraybill

Bible Scholar · Author · Pastor · Storyteller · Bonsai Enthusiast · Photographer · Bicyclist

Nelson Kraybill thrives on connecting ancient sites and texts with scripture and early church narratives, always with a view to how the witness of previous generations is relevant for Christian life today. Over a period of four decades he has variously served as a pastor, cross-cultural missioner, college instructor, seminary administrator, and Mennonite World Conference president.

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