2024 Bread for the Journey: Egypt Tour | Explore the Pyramids, Nile River, and Ancient Temples

2024 Bread for the Journey: Egypt

When:

Nov 05-Nov 14

Tour Leader(s):

Activity Level:

Moderate

the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, with the ancient structures set against a clear, bright sky

Visit magnificent ancient sites that reveal why Egypt was such a significant Middle Eastern power in the Bible. Central themes of this tour include: escape from slavery in Egypt, sojourn in the wilderness, and movement into the Promised Land. Hear stories of Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Moses and Miriam, and the Israelites in the lands where biblical events happened. Relish a five-day leisurely cruise up the ancient Nile, visiting unforgettable temples and palaces. Learn how Hebrew prophets viewed Egypt, and why Jewish and early Christian communities flourished and sometimes suffered there. Taste the vibrance of modern Egypt on a tour of Cairo that includes visits to Coptic Christian and Islamic sections of Egypt’s capital. Experience all this with a band of pilgrims who worship, eat, learn, and travel together on a journey that will change how you read the Bible. On the optional tour extension in Jordan, follow the route of Israelites all the way to Mount Nebo where Moses surveyed the land he could not enter. See Petra, the ancient Nabatean trading city carved in stone, and marvel at the astonishing desert landscape at Wadi Rum along the route of the Israelites. Celebrate the life of Ruth as we travel through her homeland of Moab, and hear the story of Balaam unexpectedly blessing the Israelites.

At a Glance

November 5-14, 2024
10 Days
4-day extension in Jordan

Pricing

Itinerary

November 5 | Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, then meet your fellow tour members for dinner at the hotel.

November 6 | Cairo

On your first full day, see some of the most famous sites in Egypt—the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara

November 7 | Cairo

Today, tour Egypt’s capital city. Start the day with a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Afterward, experience Old Coptic Cairo including the hanging church. See the Mokattam Church (Cave Church), Salah Al Dien Citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

November 8 | Cairo

Travel by coach to Alexandria for a guided tour of the city, including the Graeco-Roman Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa (1st Century A. D.), Pompey’s pillar (3rd Century A.D.), the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, & surrounding monuments, and St. Mark Church. Return to Cairo for the night.

November 9 | Nile River Cruise

This morning, fly to Luxor. Take a tour of the vast temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor, which stand within the modern city. Later, embark on a luxury river cruise ship. This will be your home for the next four nights while you travel along the magnificent Nile River.

November 10 | Nile River Cruise

Today we will visit the West Bank. See the Valley of the Kings: the burial place of the pharaohs; the incomparable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; and the Colossi of Memnon: massive stone statues which originally guarded the entrance to a mortuary complex.

November 11 | Nile River Cruise

Today, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Return to the ship to sail to Kom Ombo. Gain insight into Egypt’s Hellenistic period as you visit Kom Ombo’s temple, unusual for honouring two Egyptian gods.

November 12 | Nile River Cruise

After breakfast, proceed with some touring by road to see the temples built by Ramesses II at Abu Simbel. Return to your ship and later, enjoy a sunset felucca ride around the Botanical Gardens.

November 13 | Cairo

Enjoy one last breakfast aboard your ship before disembarking at Aswan. Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island— the last temple built in classic Egyptian style, the impressive Aswan High Dam. Later, board a domestic flight to Cairo. Enjoy dinner and one more night in Cairo.

November 14 | Departure OR Continue to Jordan extension

Check out of your hotel this morning and either continue your tour to Jordan or depart for home.

Please note: itinerary subject to change.

For further information, please contact us. We would be happy to be of assistance.

Tour Fare

2024 Bread for the Journey: Egypt – Tour Fare

Double Occupancy:

Registration date	Tour Fare per person	Savings per person
Before June 30, 2024*	$3,435 USD / $4,299 CAD	Early bird discount of $350 USD / $500 CAD
On and after June 30, 2024	$3,785 USD / $4,799 CAD	N/A

Single Supplement:

$1,540 CAD

$1,100 USD

*Discount applies when our office receives your registration and deposit.

Costs and inclusions/exclusions are subject to change.

What do “Double Occupancy” and “Single Supplement” mean for my tour fare?
The price for a tour listed under “Double Occupancy” means the amount paid per person if you are sharing a room with another traveller, such as your spouse or a travel partner. If you prefer to have a single hotel room to yourself, the “Single Supplement” is an additional amount to cover the extra cost charged by the hotels for a single room. To determine your amount owing for the tour as a single traveller, you will need to add together the tour fare PLUS the single supplement.

Important note: Costs could increase if you sign up less than 90 days before a tour begins

Fare Includes:

Transportation by bus and cruise within the tour
Group arrival and departure airport transfers
Hotel accommodations while on tour
Entrance fees and reservations included in the itinerary
All breakfasts, all dinners, some lunches
One bottle of water per person per day
5-day, 4-night cruise on the Nile River (5-star accommodations and all meals)
Expert tour leader and knowledgeable local guides
Gratuities for drivers, guides, group meals, hotel staff

Fare excludes:

International airfare
Airport transfers if separate from group
In-tour airfare arranged by TourMagination (starting from $550 USD)
Any additional or optional activities not mentioned
Cruise gratuities
5 lunches
Beverages with meals
Egypt tourist visas and associated fees

Insurance

Insurance

Travel medical (out-of-country emergency) insurance and cancellation/interruption insurance are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Click here to learn more about insurance services we offer.

Payments

All rates shown are in effect at time of printing (June 2023). Although every effort is made to maintain the prices as established, TourMagination does reserve the right to adjust prices on this tour should it become necessary. As of June 2023, we will no longer be accepting cheques or e-transfers on new invoices. For your convenience, we accept online credit card payments.