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Itinerary the afternoon to explore as you please, with dinner the Suez Canal crossing and drop anchor as we wait for
on your own. other ships to join the convoy.
B — Royal Beach Tel Aviv or similar This evening, get to know your Egyptian Trip
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Depart today on your flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. DAY 5 • Tel Aviv • Explore Caesarea • Arrive Experience Leader.
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Haifa • Home-Hosted Lunch • Embark ship B,L,D — M/V io
DAY 2 • Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel Depart Tel Aviv to tour the ruins of Caesarea. Then
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be met at the airport continue on to Haifa, beginning your visit at the Baha’i DAY • Suez Canal Crossing • Ain Sokhna
and assisted with your transfer to your hotel. Travelers Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in honor Your convoy will begin cruising through the Suez Canal
who took our Palestinian Discovery: Ramallah, Jericho of the Prophet-Herald of the Baha’i faith. Then, you’ll at approximately 3:30am and will conclude around
& Bethlehem and New! Marvels of the Middle East: have a chance to connect with local residents when you lunchtime. Your Trip Experience Leader will provide
Dubai & Abu Dhabi pre-trip extensions will join our join a family for a Home-Hosted Lunch. commentary about the canal’s construction, operation,
small group. and implications as you sail.
Late this afternoon, you’ll embark the Clio, your home B,L,D — M/V io
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Royal Beach Tel Aviv or similar
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DAY 3 • Visit Yitzhak Rabin Center • B,L,D — M/V io DAY 9 • Ain Sokhna • Explore Giza
Explore Tel Aviv Disembark in the port of Ain Sokhna early this
This morning, visit the Yitzhak Rabin Center, a DAY 6 • Haifa • Sea of Galilee • Explore morning and begin your 2.5-hour transfer to Giza
to witness Egypt’s signature attraction: the Great
museum, library, and memorial to the the visionary Golan Heights
prime minister, whose life was cut tragically short. This morning, you’ll discover holy sites along the Sea Pyramid. While here, you’ll also see the enigmatic
Sphinx. Lunch will be served in gardens of the
After lunch, embark on a panoramic tour of Tel Aviv of Galilee, including the fishing village of Capernaum,
today, concluding at the bustling Carmel Market. After home to two ancient synagogues, as well as a house- Mena House, where Winston Churchill and Agatha
some leisure time, celebrate the discoveries that await turned-church that is believed to be the former home
during a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. of Saint Peter. Then, continue on to Golan Heights,
a mountainous region that was the site of fierce
B,L,D — Royal Beach Tel Aviv or similar Watch this independent video to learn
fighting between the Syrians and Israelis during the
DAY 4 • Tel Aviv • Controversial Topic: Yom Kippur War. You’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby kibbutz more about this adventure
Humanity before politics—a personal before returning to your ship in Haifa.
testimony from “Road to Recovery” founder Before you board, you’ll bid farewell to your Israeli
• Explore Jaffa Trip Experience Leader. Your Egyptian Trip Experience
This morning, we’ll meet with an Israeli humanitarian Leader will join you onboard tomorrow before you
and learn about a Controversial Topic: Encouraging begin your Suez Canal crossing.
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Palestinian people. Then, we’ll take a walking tour
of Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest ports, and also an DAY • At sea • Port Said anchor point, Egypt
important location in the Old Testament. Next, venture Begin cruising toward Port Said today, the gateway to
to the colorful Jaffa Flea Market and have a chance to the Suez Canal. Spend the day at leisure onboard in the watch video
browse the vendors’ extensive collection of antiques company of your fellow travelers and crew. Late this
during free time. After lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon, your ship will reach the assembly point for
you’ll return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of

Meet the people who call the
Middle East home

An Israeli humanitarian in Jaffa : Meet an Israeli
humanitarian in Jaffa on Day 4 and learn about
a Controversial Topic: Encouraging peace and reconciliation
between Israeli and Palestinian people through his “Road to Recovery” program.
A local woman’s perspective on Jordanian culture : On Day 14, gather with
your fellow travelers in to meet with a Jordanian woman for a conversation
about what life is like for women in this traditional—yet evolving—country. Gain
insight on women’s rights in the country—from land ownership, to divorce, to
leadership positions, and more.
An Israeli family in Haifa : Savor a Home-Hosted Lunch in the home of a local
Israeli family in Haifa, the most multi-cultural city in Israel, on Day 5. You’ll have
a unique opportunity to experience a slice of everyday life of a Christian family in
Israel as you share homemade, traditional dishes.
Discover the 4,000-year-old port of Jaffa, Israel, on Day 4.

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