I would like to visit the Holy Land. Egypt and Jordan is worth it or just more time in Israel? ty?

We spent 3 weeks in Israel this past summer. I travelled with a group of 36 members of our church.

We visited many cities and towns in Israel, but our main focus was Jerusalem, which we enjoyed very much.

Next summer we will be 72 travellers, as our enthusiasm has instilled a desire in those of us who have not yet been to the Holy Land.

I am certain you will enjoy it as well, as there really is a special feeling in the air, particularly in Jerusalem.

I cannot say much about Egypt and Jordan other than one of my friends who travelled to Petra mentioned that though it was interesting, the trip to get to it was very tiring because of the heat.

I also know of a couple who just returned from a cruise on the Equinox. The cruise began in Italy made a tour of some Greek Islands, stopped in Turkey, Israel and Egypt and returned to Italy. They said that they particularly enjoyed Alexandria over Cairo and that Turkey was well worth visiting. They said their entire voyage was splendid.

As for negative comments such as Aussie’s — who is actually a Muslim Lebanese living in Australia — please bear in mind that the people who come to this section to spew and harass are simply vengeful. If you look at the categories in which he answers questions (by clicking on the orange tab under his name), you will see that his primary interests are Lebanon and Egypt and therefore knows nothing about Israel, as he has never been there.

I hope I have answered your questions and wish you a very enjoyable trip.