Join Jim Denison and The Center for Informed Faith on After breakfast, we will fly from Tel Aviv to Eilat in the morning and transfer to the Israel-Jordan border. After crossing at Taba, we will meet our Egyptian hosts who will escort us on our journey in Egypt. We will drive down the coastline of the Red Sea and then head into the rugged, crystalline mountains of the Sinai desert to visit Mt. Sinai and St. Catherine monastery. We will arrive late in the day at our hotel, enjoy dinner and try to get to bed early so those who wish to do so can climb to the top of Mt. Sinai to watch the sun rise over the desert. We will overnight at the best hotel in the Sinai desert, the Morgenland Hotel (www.morgenlandvillage.com). FYI – There are only two hotels in the Sinai desert!! http://www.agoda.com/africa/egypt/st_catherine/morgenland_hotel.html There will be an early wakeup call for those who wish to climb Mt. Sinai and watch the sun rise from the summit. It is a two-hour hike that exhilarates everyone with the spectacular views of colorful mountains and valleys. It is truly an incredible experience! After descending the mountain, we will visit the oldest monastery in the world, St. Catherine’s Monastery, which was founded in the 6th century at the foot of the mount where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. We will then travel across the Sinai desert, cross the Suez Canal, enter one of the most fascinating cities in the world and check into our fabulous hotel, the Cairo Marriott. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caieg-cairo-marriott-hotel-and-omar-khayyam-casino/ We begin our day with a tour of Cairo beginning with a visit to Giza Plateau to see the only remaining site of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), which dates from 2600 B.C.E. This pyramid is 450 feet high and consists of 2,300,000 blocks of stone, each stone weighing 2.5 tons. We will also visit the nearby pyramids of Chefren and Mykerinos, and end our visit by the majestic Sphinx, guardian of the plateau. After lunch at the famous Mena House, we will then continue to the cities of Memphis Sakkara to visit many more relics of antiquity, including the Pyramid of Zoser. We will return to Cairo for dinner and overnight at the Cairo Marriott Hotel. We will transfer to the Cairo airport for our flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will start the tour by visiting the vast burial city called the Necropolis of Thebes, on the West Bank of the Nile. Our visit will take us to the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, the Valley of the Kings, and the nearby Valley of the Queens. We will then visit the incredible Temple of Luxor, built during the reign of Amenophis III and dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II who added statues representing himself, and two obelisks. One of the obelisks still stands there, while the other stands at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. We will then tour the incredible Temple of Karnak, the most important sanctuary in Egypt as the centre of worship of the god Amon. After touring these magnificent structures, we will fly back to Cairo and our overnight in our hotel, the Cairo Marriott. We will spend the morning touring Old Cairo beginning with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharoanic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamen. Then on to Islamic areas of Cairo including the citadel of Saladdin, boasting the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali then on to the Coptic area Of Cairo where the Romans constructed the Fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of two Towers of the fortress the church of St Mary or more commonly known as the Hanging Church then onto St Sergius where it is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Overnight at the Cairo Marriott Hotel. After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for our departure back to Dallas. Arrive back in Dallas around noon. $4511.00 Stand-Alone Tour (Including airfare from Dallas) $3313.00 Extension to CIF Israel Tour (Airfare included in Israel tour cost) ** Extension Group Only - Additional air costs (if any) to return from Cairo as opposed to Tel Aviv. 
“Moses, Pharoah and the Land of Egypt”
Tour of Israel, Sinai and Egypt
March 6-14, 2011
MESSAGE FROM JIM DENISON
The ancient land of Egypt plays a more significant role in Scripture and the history of the Jewish people than any nation except Israel. Abraham and Joseph, Moses and Jeremiah all lived among her people. Jesus and his family fled to Egypt; some of the earliest Christians called her home. Her pyramids, tombs and artifacts are as stunning today as when the biblical patriarchs viewed them.
Our study tour of Egypt will introduce you to the drama and history of this remarkable nation. There are two options for traveling with us—either as a stand-alone trip or as an extension to the CIF Israel pilgrimage (February 27-March 8, 2011). The stand-alone trip includes airfare from Dallas to Tel Aviv and back from Cairo. The extension does not include airfare, since air is already included in the Israel trip. The different prices for the two options are listed below.
I hope you'll join us!
Jim
Tentative Itinerary (Subject to Change)
(Note: For a printable tour itinerary (without the photos) and registration form, please click on the following link - Jim Denison Egypt Tour 2011
Sunday March 6: Dallas – Tel Aviv.
The group will depart Dallas in the afternoon on our flight to Tel Aviv.
Monday March 7: Tel Aviv.
Upon arrival in Israel, we will be met by our hosts, who will assist and escort us through customs and transfer us by private motorcoach to the deluxe Renaissance Hotel, located directly on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/tlvbr-renaissance-tel-aviv-hotel/
EXTENSION GROUP: For those traveling with The Center for Informed Faith on the Israel trip, you will join the Egypt group and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Renaissance after the conclusion of the Israel trip.
Tuesday March 8: Tel Aviv-Eilat-Taba-Sinai Desert-Mt. Sinai.
Wednesday March 9: Mt. Sinai-St. Catherine’s-Cairo.
Thursday March 10: Cairo.
Friday March 11: Luxor-Karnak-Valley of the Kings-Cairo.
Saturday March 12: Cairo.
Sunday March 13: Cairo-USA.
Monday March 14: DFW
Cost of Tour:
Included in Tour Cost:
** TRANSPORTATION: Round trip airfare from Dallas to Tel Aviv and back from Cairo to Dallas.
** HOTELS: Six (6) nights accommodations at Deluxe First Class hotels in Israel, as listed in itinerary, or similar, based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath throughout. A few single rooms are available at an additional cost of $694.00. If a passenger cannot supply a roommate and MBF Enterprises, Inc. is unable to do so, the passenger will have to pay the supplemental charge.
** MEALS: Two meals daily consisting of breakfast and dinner are included throughout the tour.
** SIGHTSEEING: Sightseeing by private motorcoach, as shown in itinerary, including all entrance fees, with private English-speaking guide.
** TRANSFERS: All transfers between airports and hotels.
** PORTERAGE: Porterage and handling of one (1) bag per person.
** TAXES: All taxes on the hotels, meals and other tour services.
Not included in tour price:
** Airline taxes and fuel surcharges (This cost changes every day, but has been running between $100-200 per person)
** Tips for the local Israeli guide and driver.
** Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended).
** Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.).
** Excessive baggage charges, such as overweight charges or the porterage of more than (1) suitcase.
** Individual services apart from group.
** Expenses due to flight delays, strikes, bad weather or other irregularities.
** Cost of passport.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Registration and deposits: An initial deposit of $300 per person is required to secure definite reservations. We regret that no space may be reserved without a deposit.
Final payment: Balance of payment is due on December 20, 2010.
Cancellations and refunds: If the trip is canceled in its entirety after a deposit has been made, there will be a $100 cancellation charge, unless there is someone on the waiting list to take your place. Cancellations must be made in writing; verbal cancellations, whether in person or by phone, are not valid. If a trip is cancelled within 90 days of departure, the penalty will be an additional $200 per person, due to cancellation penalties levied by the airlines, hotels and ground suppliers. There will be no refund if a trip is cancelled 60 days prior to departure, unless the trip can be sold to another individual. A special optional trip cancellation insurance policy is available.
Travel and Health Documents: A valid passport is required for all tours. No special inoculations are required unless specifically notified.
Tour price: The price of the tour is based on a minimum of 25 passengers. Should the final membership fall below this number, MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to increase the tour price.
Responsibility: This tour is planned and operated by MBF Enterprises, Inc. by contracting for services from other suppliers. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents, acting as agents for the tour members, shall be responsible to tour members for supplying services and accommodations as set forth in this brochure, except to the extent such services and accommodations cannot be supplied due to force of nature, delays, or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc. If the service and accommodations set forth in this brochure cannot be supplied due to delays or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc., best efforts will be made to supply comparable services and accommodations. If such services and accommodation cannot be provided due to the above reasons, or if the services are not used due to voluntary omission by the tour member, refunds will not be granted.
By becoming a member of the tour, a participant waives any claim against MBF Enterprises, Inc. for any damages to or loss of property, or any injury to or death of persons due to any act of negligence of any hotels or any other persons rendering any of the services and accommodations included in the ground portion of the itinerary. MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions of equipment, or any act or omission whatsoever by any air or surface carrier, its agents, servants and employees; and a participant, by becoming a member of the tour, waives any claim arising there from. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents is not responsible for loss or damage to participants baggage (baggage insurance highly recommended). The liability of the Airlines for the loss or damage to the baggage of the participant shall be limited in accordance with the carrier's liability insurance coverage, unless a higher value has been declared with respect hereto and additional payment made to the airline.
MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to decline, accept or retain any participant as a member of this tour at any time. If a participant is removed from the tour, a proportionate refund will be made. MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure and if the tour is canceled, MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of monies paid by the participant to MBF Enterprises, Inc. NOTE: If, because of war, or an act of God, or any reasonably unavoidable catastrophic circumstances, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are forced to cancel the tour after funds are advanced to the airlines, ground service agents or other such vendors, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are only obligated to return moneys advanced by the passengers in this tour which MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are successful in recovering from those vendors.
RESERVATION FORM - CENTER FOR INFORMED FAITH
"MOSES, PHAROAH AND THE LAND OF EGYPT"
TOUR OF ISRAEL, SINAI AND EGYPT
MARCH 6-14, 2011
(Note: For a printable tour itinerary (without the photos) and registration form, please click on the following link - Jim Denison Egypt Tour 2011
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RESPONSIBILITY:This tour is planned and operated by MBF Enterprises, Inc. by contracting for services from other suppliers. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents, acting as agents for the tour members, shall be responsible to tour members for supplying services and accommodations as set forth in this brochure, except to the extent such services and accommodations cannot be supplied due to force of nature, delays, or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc. If the service and accommodations set forth in this brochure cannot be supplied due to delays or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc., best efforts will be made to supply comparable services and accommodations. If such services and accommodation cannot be provided due to the above reasons, or if the services are not used due to voluntary omission by the tour member, refunds will not be granted.
By becoming a member of the tour, a participant waives any claim against MBF Enterprises, Inc. for any damages to or loss of property, or any injury to or death of persons due to any act of negligence of any hotels or any other persons rendering any of the services and accommodations included in the ground portion of the itinerary. MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions of equipment, or any act or omission whatsoever by any air or surface carrier, its agents, servants and employees; and a participant, by becoming a member of the tour, waives any claim arising therefrom. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents is not responsible for loss or damage to participants baggage (baggage insurance highly recommended). The liability of the Airlines for the loss or damage to the baggage of the participant shall be limited in accordance with the carrier’s liability insurance coverage, unless a higher value has been declared with respect hereto and additional payment made to the airline.
MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to decline, accept or retain any participant as a member of this tour at any time. If a participant is removed from the tour, a proportionate refund will be made. MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure and if the tour is canceled, MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of monies paid by the participant to MBF Enterprises, Inc. NOTE: If, because of war, or an act of God, or any reasonably unavoidable catastrophic circumstances, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are forced to cancel the tour after funds are advanced to the airlines, ground service agents or other such vendors, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are only obligated to return moneys advanced by the passengers in this tour which MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are successful in recovering from those vendors.
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I have carefully read the itinerary outline for this tour, as well as the terms and conditions of application and participation and represent that I am physically and mentally fit to be able to participate in it and recognize and accept any risks thereof and the conditions set forth therein, including the refund policy. I also understand and hereby agree for and on behalf of myself, my dependents, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under “Responsibility” (above), and to release, defend and hold harmless MBF Enterprises, Inc. and any of their officers, agents, licensees or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death, or the loss of or damage to any property, however occurring during any portion of, or in relation to, this trip.
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We will try to arrange roommates for those traveling alone who prefer to share a room with another participant. If we are unable to find a roommate and a single room must be assigned, or if due to cancellation, illness or any other reason, a single room must be assigned at any time, the single supplement must be paid by the tour member.
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