Tours to Israel » Туры » Moses Road
The Exodus of the tribes of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land—from slavery to freedom—is the central event in the history of Jewish civilization and one that profoundly influenced the course of world history. Moses led the people of Israel through the desert for forty years before bringing them to the Promised Land.
We will retrace this journey: from the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, through deserts and canyons, across the kingdoms of Moab and Ammon, through battles with the Canaanites, and finally to the ultimate destination of the Exodus—the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Along the way, we will encounter the heroes of ancient history, and the pages of the Book of Books will come alive before our eyes.
Route: ● Eilat ● Egypt: Sinai ● Jordan: Petra – Jerash – Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Bethany ● Israel: Jerusalem – Dead Sea – Neot Kedumim Nature Reserve – Tel Aviv.
The order and days of excursions depend on the arrival date.
Changes to the itinerary and excursion schedule may occur on national and religious Jewish and Christian holidays, as well as due to circumstances beyond the company’s control (such as weather conditions, etc.).
When visiting cities within the Palestinian Authority (Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron, etc.), tourists must hold non-Israeli international passports.
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport.
Meeting with the guide in the arrivals hall, followed by transfer to the city of Eilat — a Red Sea resort and the southernmost point of Israel.
Hotel check-in.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
City tour of Eilat. Visit to the Eilat Stone factory and showroom.
Optional activities (extra charge): the Underwater Observatory Aquarium and a yacht cruise on the Gulf of Eilat.
Relaxation on the Red Sea.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Eilat.
Optional: “Sunrise on Mount Sinai & Visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery”
— after dinner, transfer to the Israel–Egypt border crossing. Transfer to Mount Sinai.
– ascent to Mount Sinai, where “the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up,” to receive the Commandments from God for the people of Israel and for all humanity.
– sunrise on Mount Sinai. Descent from the mountain and visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery — a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in the 6th century AD. Visit to the monastery: the Church of the Transfiguration, the Burning Bush, where “the Angel of the Lord appeared unto Moses in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush,” the old refectory, and Moses’ Stone — a water spring.
Late breakfast. Return to Eilat.
Relaxation on the Red Sea.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Eilat.
Transfer to the Arava border crossing and crossing of the Israel–Jordan border.
Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide and transfer to Petra.
Excursion to Petra — the ancient Nabataean city carved into red sandstone cliffs and considered one of the wonders of the world. Walking through the narrow winding gorge with towering cliffs on both sides, we will see the city’s main landmarks: the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court, the Amphitheater, and monumental tombs.
During the Exodus, the Israelites led by Moses passed through the region of Petra in Edom. The spring in Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses) near Petra is traditionally believed to be the place where Moses struck the rock with his staff and water flowed from it.
Hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Petra.
Transfer to Jerash — the ancient Roman city of Gerasa, considered Jordan’s second most popular tourist destination after Petra. People have lived on this site continuously for more than 6,500 years, and it is recognized as one of the best-preserved provincial Roman cities in the world. Today, visitors can admire ancient temples, amphitheaters, squares, baths, and colonnaded streets.
A short drive brings us to Amman — ancient Rabbath-Ammon, now the modern capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, often called the “White City” because of the striking color of its buildings. Panoramic city tour of Amman, featuring numerous historical landmarks: Roman amphitheaters, the Citadel, the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, Byzantine churches, and more.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Amman.
The city of Madaba is famous for its remarkable Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Its greatest treasure, however, is the 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
Transfer to Mount Nebo, from where, like Moses once did, we will behold the Promised Land stretching before us: Jericho, the Judean Desert, the mountains of Samaria, and Jerusalem. In the Book of Deuteronomy, Mount Nebo is mentioned as the place where Moses died and was buried.
The mountain preserves the ruins of a Byzantine-era church, and a functioning Franciscan church stands there today.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan — the crossing point of the Jordan River, where the people of Israel entered the Land of Israel under the leadership of Joshua, after the death of Moses. Many generations later, this was also the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ.
Transfer to the King Hussein Bridge border crossing for entry into Israel.
Meeting with the guide on the Israeli side. Transfer to Jerusalem.
Hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
This day will be devoted to ancient Jerusalem, where the aspirations of the Jewish people led by Moses found their fulfillment.
Temple Mount — the holiest site in Judaism for thousands of years. It was here that Abraham brought Isaac to fulfill God’s command of sacrifice. The Jerusalem Temple once stood on this sacred ground.
The Western Wall — a powerful and sorrowful reminder of the destroyed Temple.
City of David (viewed without entry) — an archaeological reserve located on the site of ancient Jerusalem, the city that King David made the unified capital of all the tribes of Israel. Here, visitors can see the remains of the ancient city.
Valley of Jehoshaphat — the Valley of Divine Judgment, also known as the “Valley of Blessing,” where King Jehoshaphat achieved victory. According to Jewish tradition, this name was given to the Kidron Valley between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives.
Tomb of Absalom — the monument traditionally associated with the son of King David.
Garden of Gethsemane — traditionally revered as the place where Jesus Christ prayed on the night of His arrest. Eight ancient olive trees grow here, some believed to be more than 2,000 years old.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Free day in Jerusalem
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Optional excursion (extra charge) — “Judean Desert & the Dead Sea”
Visit and cable car ascent to the Masada Fortress.
The Judean Desert — considered the birthplace of Christianity. The Dead Sea — a unique natural health resort located 420 meters below sea level. Introduction to the unique properties of Dead Sea cosmetics at a showroom, where consultants will assist with the selection of cosmetic products.
Masada Fortress — the last stronghold of Jewish resistance, an archaeological monument dating back to the time of King Herod and the First Jewish–Roman War.
Relaxation and swimming in the Dead Sea.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Panoramic tour of modern Jerusalem. View of Jerusalem from a scenic observation promenade.
Visit to Neot Kedumim — a biblical nature reserve where visitors can see plants mentioned in the Old Testament, as well as ancient agricultural terraces dating back to the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods (up to the 5th century CE).
Transfer to Tel Aviv and hotel check-in.
Dinner and overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Old Jaffa — one of the oldest ports in the world, where, according to tradition, Noah built his Ark and Perseus rescued Andromeda. Walk through streets that remember Alexander the Great, Richard the Lionheart, and Napoleon. This was also the starting point of the pilgrimage route to Jerusalem.
“Hill of Spring” — this is how the name of Israel’s largest city, Tel Aviv, is translated. Founded in 1909 as a suburb of the ancient port city of Jaffa, it has grown into Israel’s recognized cultural, tourist, and commercial center. Tel Aviv was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its exceptionally preserved Bauhaus architecture districts.
The Diamond Exchange, one of the largest in the world. “From Diamond to Brilliant” — a private museum established in memory of Baron Oppenheimer, founder of the De Beers company. Visit to the exhibition hall, where consultants will assist guests in selecting jewelry created by world-renowned Israeli designers.
Free time.
Dinner and overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Free time.
Transfer to the airport.