Toured Israel, Egypt and Jordan in March 2017 with...

Toured Israel, Egypt and Jordan in March 2017 with S. Michael Wilcox. We recommend this tour without reservation, and advise EVERYONE to go, especially if you want to understand the Bible better. We were never concerned about safety- we are accompanied everywhere by a guide or a guard. And you MUST go to Egypt in order to understand the Jews- what Joseph of Egypt and Moses experienced shaped the children of Israel. Michael Wilcox's vignettes were so insightful, he was great! Our kids asked us to stop "gushing" about him, we were so enthusiastic. The historical guide, Joseph, was a veteran of the 6 day war- he had a very objective view of Israel- some guides are very disparaging of the Palestinians, and he wasn't. All the local guides that are contracted were also exceptional. We savored all the sites listed in the guide, and more. We went nonstop from morning departure to dinner at night. The hotels and food were terrific- gained 5 lbs. Had sufficient shopping for those interested. I will never sing "There is a Green Hill Far Away" again without thinking of the view of Jerusalem through the panoramic windows of the BYU Center for Near Eastern Studies, and of Christ approaching the Mount of Olives and his death. We had great comraderie on the buses, and everyone was on time every morning for departure. Our bus guides, Julie and Steve, were upbeat and pleasant, and kept us moving with a smile. We truly had a five star trip. We thought it was pricey when we booked, but afterwards, we felt like we really got a bargain! If you are on the fence, GO! You won't regret it!