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DAY 9 February 03, 2023 – Cairo, Egypt

Posted on February 6, 2023 by admin

Before we delved into Cairo’s historic quarter and the story of Egypt’s predominant religion, we headed off to Saqqara or Sakkara Step Pyramid complex.  Maged, our guide, shared a history of the development of pyramids including that the earliest indications … Continue reading →

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DAY 8 February 02, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023 by admin

    The photos from today speak for themselves! Especially the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. But first, we stopped at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.  It is where the 16th-11th century Royal Mummies were moved in the Celebration … Continue reading →

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DAY 7 February 01, 2023 – Egypt

Posted on February 1, 2023 by admin

Following a buffet breakfast at the hotel, our first full day in Egypt started with a 2 hour briefing to meet our guides and our fellow travelers, to gain an overview of our activities in Cairo, and a bit of … Continue reading →

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Day 6: Bethlehem to Cairo, Egypt

Posted on February 1, 2023 by admin

It was raining today, off and on torrential downpours.  We borrowed an umbrella from the hotel room to stave off some of the rain. We climbed aboard our bus and headed to Bethlehem.  On the ride toward Bethlehem, Michal filled … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Jan 30 -Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2023 by admin

We began our day by entering the gate in the wall closest to the Western Wall. After passing through security, Michal gave us instructions about how to proceed. This particular area is under the control of the Orthodox Jews. We … Continue reading →

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Day 4 January 29 – Jerusalem

Posted on January 29, 2023 by admin

On our way to the museums, we passed “bureaucratic hill” where the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, meets – which provoked a bit of discussion about Israeli politics. Mount Herzl is a high hill named after Theodor Herzl, the man considered to … Continue reading →

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Day 3 Jan 28 -Jerusalem

Posted on January 28, 2023 by admin

Day 3 Jan 28 I caught the early morning sun from the balcony of our hotel room! A new day! We were given a ready-to-hit-the-tourist trail time of 8:00 am! And even on the Sabbath!     After a buffet … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Jan 27, 2023 Israel

Posted on January 27, 2023 by admin

We woke up to breakfast, lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry orange blossom syrup, served with fruit and yogurt.  Arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport and transferred by bus to our hotel  in Jerusalem, The King David. During our afternoon on … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Flights to Israel

Posted on January 26, 2023 by admin

Day 1  January 26, 2023 Fly to Tel Aviv overnight flight. Left Richmond VA and flew to Newark, NJ – though a bit late. Our crew needed a longer layover to conform to FAA guidelines, so we left about an … Continue reading →

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Croatia October 3, 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021 by admin

Headed home! We got up this morning at our usual time of 7:00, showers and headed for breakfast. We departed La Perla at 9:00 and were picked up by a Mercedes van arranged by Vantage as part of our package, … Continue reading →

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