The Exodus Trail: Cairo, Sinai and the Holy Land
Direct Operator Pricing
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$750
per person, compared with the same package sold through reseller agencies
Why are our rates lower?
We organize and operate this pilgrimage ourselves, on the ground in the Holy Land. When you book with our local team instead of a third party reseller or overseas agent, your payment goes into your journey, not into middleman commissions. Same holy sites, same hotels, same care.
Serving pilgrims since 2007
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Follow the path of the Exodus. You begin in Cairo with the Pyramids and Coptic Cairo, cross the Sinai wilderness to Mount Sinai at sunrise, then cross into Israel for Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Mount Carmel and the coast.
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You arrive in Cairo, are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to rest before the journey begins.
You stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, monuments of the land where the Hebrews once lived and labored.
Scripture: Exodus 1:11
You visit the churches of Coptic Cairo, associated with the Holy Family's refuge in Egypt, including the Hanging Church and the crypt at Abu Serga.
"Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt..." (Matthew 2:13)
You journey east into the Sinai, following the way Israel traveled after crossing the sea.
Scripture: Exodus 15:22 (the Desert of Shur)
You climb Jabal Musa for sunrise, visit St. Catherine's Monastery, then cross the border into Israel at Eilat.
"The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai..." (Exodus 19:20)
You travel north through the Negev desert and ascend to Jerusalem.
"The desert and the parched land will be glad..." (Isaiah 35:1)
You walk the Old City of Jerusalem, the heart of the Holy Land.
"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people..." (Psalm 125:2)
You visit Bethlehem, the town of Jesus' birth, and Jericho, the ancient city of the conquest.
Scripture: Luke 2:4–7 and Joshua 6:20
You visit the places around the Sea of Galilee where Jesus taught throughout Galilee.
Scripture: Matthew 4:23
You visit Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, and climb Mount Tabor, the traditional setting of the Transfiguration.
Scripture: Luke 2:39–40 and Matthew 17:1
You visit the coastal city of Caesarea and Mount Carmel, where Elijah met the prophets of Baal.
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:31–39
A quieter day in Jerusalem to reflect, pray and revisit the places that mattered most to you on the journey.
You are transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight home.
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✦ Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
✦ Visit the Hanging Church and the Holy Family crypt in Coptic Cairo
✦ Climb Mount Sinai at sunrise and visit St. Catherine's Monastery
✦ Cross the Negev desert to Jerusalem
✦ Walk Bethlehem, Jericho, Galilee, Nazareth and Mount Carmel
"The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai..." (Exodus 19:20)
Included- Warm airport welcome and all group transfers in modern, air conditioned vehicles
- Hotel accommodation throughout the itinerary
- A licensed English speaking guide
- All entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
Not Included- International flights to and from Egypt
- The Egypt entry visa
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Anything not listed as included
Pilgrims Who Walked This Road
Tour FAQ
You are welcome to join as an individual, a couple, a family, or a full church group. Many travelers arrive on their own and leave with a whole new family, which is one of the most common things we hear.
There is a fair amount of walking, some of it on old stone and uneven ground, and a few climbs such as Mount Tabor. Most people of reasonable health manage well. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, tell us in advance and we will plan around them.
Yes. Entry requirements for Ethiopian and Eritrean passport holders need more hands-on support, and AJET has long experience guiding travelers through exactly what their passport requires. We coordinate between our teams in Jerusalem and Addis Ababa at every step, so you are never left to work it out alone. Please start the process early, as some steps take time.
You stay in comfortable first class hotels in Jerusalem and on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias. A tourist class option is also available if your group prefers. All rooms are clean, well located, and include daily breakfast and dinner.
A deposit of $300 or $400 per person (the amount shown on the tour page, or the stated deposit for your custom journey) is required to secure your booking. A reservation does not hold a seat until the deposit clears into AJET’s account. Final balance payments are strictly due 60 days prior to departure.
One exception: if you reserve a journey online without a fixed departure date and we cannot confirm dates that match your preferred dates, your deposit is returned in full.
If you must cancel your pilgrimage, written notice must be submitted to AJET. Cancellations incur the following tiered fees based on the departure date:
- 61 or more days prior: Full refund of all monies paid minus the non-refundable deposit.
- 60 to 46 days prior: 35% of total package cost is retained (65% refund of balance).
- 45 to 31 days prior: 60% of total package cost is retained (40% refund of balance).
- 30 to 15 days prior: 85% of total package cost is retained (15% refund of balance).
- 14 days or fewer prior / No-show: 100% of total package cost is retained (non-refundable).
Because unexpected medical or travel disruptions can occur, AJET strongly recommends that every pilgrim purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical care, and emergency repatriation.
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