Our 2023 Middle East Adventures will allow you the opportunity to retrace the steps of the Israelites as they walked away from their Egyptian bondage. As the tale is told in Exodus, these pilgrims followed a route that led them to Jordan before entering the Promised Land. You won’t be wandering the desert for 40 years on this journey. We do have 15 days of thrilling holiday adventure awaiting you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend the Christmas season in Bethlehem. Hike around the many holy sites and natural wonders that can only be found in this region. You will see 5,000-year-old shrines, follow ancient Roman paths, and visit the historical oasis where King David reportedly once hid from King Saul.
You will get to experience the wonder found at the Mount of Olives on this trip too, where the entire city of Jerusalem unfolds before the eyes. There is an opportunity to visit the Western Wall, the Pools of Bethesda, and take a walk along the Via Dolorosa and through the Zion Gate before visiting the Room of the Last Supper.
You will experience the stunning wonder of the Dead Sea and the monuments of Petra too. From the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the Shepherds’ Field and Grotto where the oral traditions say the angels appeared, you will discover that the ancient world fuses beautifully with the modern one to create a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors young and old alike.
Come for the adventure – stay in the memories.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend the Christmas season in Bethlehem. Hike around the many holy sites and natural wonders that can only be found in this region. You will see 5,000-year-old shrines, follow ancient Roman paths, and visit the historical oasis where King David reportedly once hid from King Saul.
You will get to experience the wonder found at the Mount of Olives on this trip too, where the entire city of Jerusalem unfolds before the eyes. There is an opportunity to visit the Western Wall, the Pools of Bethesda, and take a walk along the Via Dolorosa and through the Zion Gate before visiting the Room of the Last Supper.
You will experience the stunning wonder of the Dead Sea and the monuments of Petra too. From the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the Shepherds’ Field and Grotto where the oral traditions say the angels appeared, you will discover that the ancient world fuses beautifully with the modern one to create a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors young and old alike.
Come for the adventure – stay in the memories.
- Visit Egypt, Jordan and Israel - 3 fascinating countries in just one visit.
- Visit Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. We will visit Shepherd's Field where angels first announced the birth of Christ.
- An amazing itinerary that comprises of hiking and adventures in the desert and national parks, not forgetting visiting sacred sites that inspire reverence. Perfect for the hikers and nature lovers alike!
- Travel with Adventures Unlimited, your experienced and well trusted Middle East specialist. Our participants trust us for our Full transparency, No hidden cost policy.
Higlights
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Travel Dates:
24th November to 9th December 2023
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - Welcome to Cairo Arrive Cairo airport. Meet and greet. Start the trip with a walk in Old Cairo, a historic district in Cairo, Egypt, that comprises a Roman fortress and Islamic-era towns before AD 969. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of "Historic Cairo" or "Islamic Cairo." The Hanging Church of Cairo is one of Egypt's oldest churches. It's also the country's most famous church, attracting thousands of tourists annually. Coptic Cairo's oldest church Abu Serga, also known as Cavern Church. This chapel was erected over a cave where Joseph, Mary, and infant Jesus hid for three months after fleeing King Herod of Judea. |
Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - Great Pyramids and Sphinx - Egyptian Musuem Visit the Egyptian Museum, which has one of the world’s most important ancient artefact collections. Inside the domed buildings are the treasures of Tutankhamun and other pharaohs, along with grave goods, mummies, jewellery, eating bowls, and toys of unknown Egyptians. The Great Oyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and Khufu’s tomb. Built in the early 26th century BC over 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest if the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing. End the day at Great Sphinx of Giza. With a lion’s body and a human head, it depicts Ra-Horakhty, a form of the sun god, and protects temple doors. |
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - St Catherine Drive to St. Catherine via Moses Exdous route. Transfer to the hotel in St. Catherine. Dinner. Rest and prepare for the hike after midnight St Catherine, officially named "Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai" lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai, in the city of Saint Catherine, Egypt in the South Sinai. The monastery is controlled by the autonomous Church of Sinai, part of the wider Eastern Orthodox Church, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between 548AD and 565AD, the monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world |
The Nile, forever new and old, Among the living and the dead, Its mighty, mystic stream has rolled.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - St Catherine Early morning, climb Moses mountain (Mt Sinai). It was this mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Descend for breakfast at the hotel. Visit St. Catherine’s monastery (if open). View the burning bush and Moses well. We will go for a sunset valley and monastery walk. Overnight at St Catherine's |
Tues, 28 Nov 2023 - Eilat Drive to Taba border and we will start our journey to Israel. After crossing to Israel through Taba border we proceed to hike at Nahal Shani Red Canyon, a narrow, popular hiking trails through geologically unique, red-colored canyons with scenic views. Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Eilat, Southern District HaDarom. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. Overnight at Eilat |
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - Ein Gedi - Dead Sea - Jersusalem Visit Ein Gedi - the biggest oasis in Israel. It has springs and waterfalls, and flowing brooks at the foot of the cliffs, home to ibexes and rock hyraxes. Ein Gedi is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the books of Joshua, Samuel, and Chronicles. It is believed to have been an important site in biblical times due to its location along the main trade route between the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean. It is also said to be the location where King David hid from King Saul, as described in 1 Samuel 24:1-22. Float on the unique waters of the Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem |
Israel was not created in order to disappear- Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave.
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - Jerusalem We drive to the top of the Mount of Olives from which Jesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection. From the Mount there is a magnificent view over all ancient and modern Jerusalem, the center of the biblical world. We visit the holy shrines on the Mount and walk on down the "Palm Sunday Road" visiting the Chapel of Dominus Flevit (Jesus wept) en route to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of all Nations where Christ prayed. We shall enter within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and walk in the footsteps of Jesus as he bore the burden of men's sin to the Cross at Golgotha. Visit Dome of the Rock (if the security situation permits) Follow 12 stations of Via Dolorosa. We visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the man who had been crippled for 38 years (Joh. 5:1-9) and the Garden Tomb, which is considered by some Christians to be the site of the burial and resurrection of Jesus. |
Fri, 1 Dec 2023 - Yad Vashem - Bethlehem Visiting Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953. Visit Bethlehem. Visit the Basilica of the Nativity where there will be the opportunity to kneel at the birthplace of Christ in the Grotto of the Nativity. Visit the Fields of the Shepherds where the Angel of the Lord proclaimed the birth of the Messiah, the Savior of the World. |
Sat, 2 Dec 2023 - Mount Arbel - Mount Tabor - Tiberias Mount Arbel (drive and go to the viewpoint), Found in Israel's Lower Galilee area, towers dramatically & conspicuously above the Sea of Galilee. It has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. During the time of Jesus, the mountain was home to a large Jewish community, and it is believed that many of his teachings were delivered in the surrounding area. Magnificent vistas of the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, and Israel's highest peak, Mount Hermon, may be seen from its lofty perch and precipitous eastern slopes. Mount Arbel is Israel's only official base jumping location and is also home to stunning views, hiking paths, ancient ruins, and a wealth of biblical and historical information thanks to its designation as a national park and nature reserve. Visit Mount Tabor. In Christian tradition, Mount Tabor is the site of the transfiguration of Jesus |
The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.” Benjamin Disraeli
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 - Sea of Galilee - Mt of Beatitudes - Capernaum Begin the morning with ancient boat museum and a relaxing boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel. Visit to the Mt. of Beatitudes, the scene of the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loves and Fishes and the nearby Chapel of the Primacy.This is followed by a visit to the ruins of the ancient town of Capernaum which in Jesus' days was a flourishing border town, also known as "his own city" (Matth. 4:13). We will see the ancient synagogue and the "House of Peter". Overnight in Tiberias |
Mon, 4 Dec 2023 - Hermon Nature Reserve - Mount Bental The largest waterfall in Israel is in the Nahal Hermon Nature Reserve (Banyas) - less intensive hike. Above the year-round flow of water there is a “hanging trail”, where unique remains of human legacy can be found. Mount Bental is one of Israel’s favorite mountain peaks to visit, partly due to the great panoramic views of the Golan and even Syria but also because Mount Bental was the site of a courageous battle fought during Israel’s war for the Golan. A short drive up, the mountain-top provides both scenic beauty and a glimpse back at the past – with bunkers open to visitors. Overnight in Tiberias |
Jordan has a strange, haunting beauty and a sense of timelessness. Dotted with the ruins of empires once great,
it is the last resort of yesterday in the world of tomorrow. I love every inch of it.
King Hussein
it is the last resort of yesterday in the world of tomorrow. I love every inch of it.
King Hussein
Wed, 6 Dec 2023 - Petra (Full Day) Visiting Petra (Hike in from Little Petra via monastery). The Lost City of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meticulously carved into the rose-hued rock by the Nabateans, it will leave you breathless. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. After visiting Petra we will travel to Wadi Rum, an area of 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. |
Thu, 7 Dec 2023 - Wadi Rum Wadi Rum is believed to be the place where Moses spent 40 years after fleeing Egypt. It is also mentioned in the Bible as the location where the Israelites camped during their journey to the Promised Land. It gained international fame as the setting for the epic film "Lawrence of Arabia," which was based on the life of British adventurer T.E. Lawrence. Lawrence spent a great deal of time in the area during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, and his experiences in Wadi Rum inspired much of his writing. Jeep tour Wadi Rum. one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Explore the area by a jeep to see the rugged mountains, canyons, sand dunes and rock inscriptions from Thamudic and Nabatean period. Drive to Amman |
Fri, 8 Dec 2023 - Wadi Rum - Amman
After breakfast, we will go to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to go back home NB! Final itinerary of the day will depend on departure time.
After breakfast, we will go to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to go back home NB! Final itinerary of the day will depend on departure time.
Sat, 9 Dec 2023
Arrive in Singapore
Arrive in Singapore
A whole new world a new fantastic point of view no one to tell us no or
where to go or say we're only dreaming a whole new world a dazzling place
I never knew but when I'm way up here it's crystal clear that now I'm in a whole new world with you.
where to go or say we're only dreaming a whole new world a dazzling place
I never knew but when I'm way up here it's crystal clear that now I'm in a whole new world with you.
LAND COST (in USD)
(min 10 pax to go, max size 22 excluding host)
$3200 Early bird (before 5 April 2023)
$3350 (Regular price after 5 April 2023)
$3100 (Loyalty price, those who travelled with us during the past 12 months)*
* valid till 5 April 2023
* does not include trips to Malaysia
Single-Supplement $1000 (all nights including luxury tent at Wadi Rum)
(min 10 pax to go, max size 22 excluding host)
$3200 Early bird (before 5 April 2023)
$3350 (Regular price after 5 April 2023)
$3100 (Loyalty price, those who travelled with us during the past 12 months)*
* valid till 5 April 2023
* does not include trips to Malaysia
Single-Supplement $1000 (all nights including luxury tent at Wadi Rum)
Pricing includes:
Pricing excludes:
Choice of Flights
Details of flights will be shared upon the payment of trip deposit. Estimated cost $1300 - $1400 SGD (1 March 2023) Assistance for booking of these flights will be handled by Adventures Unlimited, if required, without any additional service charge. (Applicable to SG participants only.)
Others
* There will be a trip leader from Singapore accompanying for a group size of 10 and above
* International participants are welcomed to join.
- Meet and Assist at upon arrival and departure and between borders
- All breakfast and dinners are provided in 3 countries
- Stays in 3 stars hotels (Israel and Egypt)
- Stays in 4 stars hotel (in Jordan)
- Coach transportation throughout the entire experience with english speaking guides
- All Sight entrance fees stated in the itinerary
- Night Camping in Wadi Rum at Luxury camp with Dinner and breakfast
- Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum
- Luxury AC Touring Coach/Mini-Bus & Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees as per programme
- Trip preparation and training provided by Adventures Unlimited.
Pricing excludes:
- Flight tickets
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Meals not included other than stated above
- Border crossing to Jordan through Allenby- current rate 35USD
- Egypt Visa $25USD
- Camel ride at St Catherine or at the Pyramids
- Restaurant Staff: 1USD per person (fix group menu lunch on route) or 10% of amount in case of a la carte menu
- Tips and gratuities ($10 USD per guide / day)
- Hotel Staff: according to your discretion
- Optional rides
Choice of Flights
Details of flights will be shared upon the payment of trip deposit. Estimated cost $1300 - $1400 SGD (1 March 2023) Assistance for booking of these flights will be handled by Adventures Unlimited, if required, without any additional service charge. (Applicable to SG participants only.)
Others
* There will be a trip leader from Singapore accompanying for a group size of 10 and above
* International participants are welcomed to join.
Safety & Security
1. The safety and security of the participants are our number one concern.
2. We work with our counterparts are constantly monitoring the security situation as well as sense the mood of the situation and react swiftly to it.
3. No public transportation is utilized at any time during the program.
4. We do not approach or enter the Gaza Strip in any way or manner.
5. The program is coordinated with the police, armed forces and security services (in Israel).
6. The group leaders have mobile phones for contact.
7. Every participant receives a card with contact numbers in case of an emergency.
8. Our programs operate under the premise that changes in the itinerary for security reasons are carried out without hesitation.
Registration and Payment Details:
Step 1- Deposit of $500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED,
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd SWIFT / BIC: DBSSSGSGDBS
Account Number: 885-164-004503699601 (Digital Account)
or PAYNOW TO UEN CODE 201600903H
(IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "MIDDLE EAST ENCORE")
Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to date.
Refund Policy
* The deposit will be fully refunded if the trip does not commence due to insufficient participants.
* Balance to be called for 60 days prior to start of event
- Bookings cancelled 60 -46 days prior to arrival –50% of the total amount will be reimbursed excluding the non-refundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 45-31 days prior to arrival – 70% of the total amount will be deducted as a cancellation fee excluding the nonrefundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 30 days & less prior to arrival – 100% cancellation fee - full penalty - no refund
You are encouraged to purchase travel insurance upon the confirmation of the trip
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Step 1- Deposit of $500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED,
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd SWIFT / BIC: DBSSSGSGDBS
Account Number: 885-164-004503699601 (Digital Account)
or PAYNOW TO UEN CODE 201600903H
(IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "MIDDLE EAST ENCORE")
Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to date.
Refund Policy
* The deposit will be fully refunded if the trip does not commence due to insufficient participants.
* Balance to be called for 60 days prior to start of event
- Bookings cancelled 60 -46 days prior to arrival –50% of the total amount will be reimbursed excluding the non-refundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 45-31 days prior to arrival – 70% of the total amount will be deducted as a cancellation fee excluding the nonrefundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 30 days & less prior to arrival – 100% cancellation fee - full penalty - no refund
You are encouraged to purchase travel insurance upon the confirmation of the trip
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
“It is a good land that the Lord our God is giving us.”
Deuteronomy 1:25
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What PARTICIAPNTS SAY about our trip.
I am so glad i came across Adventures Unlimited-Live Openly and Expansively. Grand salute to Mala and Simon for organising this trip which was my dream to travel Israel and Petra (Jordan). Thanks to them i fulfilled my bucketlist! They were really loving and took care of our accommodation and safety. I will highly travel with them again. Simon is a great photographer and Mala is sweet person who will make anyone comfortable. Kudos !
- Lachman Sanjay Yadav
Adventure Unlimited group is awesome ! Thank you Mala and Simon who were the hosts of the Israel Hiking through the Holy Land tour for the once in lifetime experience which extensively covered Israel and Petra in cultural and nature hiking aspects! The hosts handled everything very well and took well care of everyone in the group and we did not worry at all about accomodations and the logisitics of the trip! Thank you hosts and Adventure Unlimited for providing a platform for travellers to fulfill their wanderlust dreams.
- Sandhya Yadav
Truly awesome adventure experience into the holy land (Israel)!!! All the long hikes into the Israeli wilderness...the caves...the waterfall...the deserts...the perfect selfie shots...highly recommend to all the adventure seeking souls out there!!!
- Chris Black Dragon