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IS2 Israel & Egypt Tour
The Classic Combo
Vibrant Tel Aviv; Historic Nazareth; Floating in the Dead Sea; Masada fortress; Jerusalem: Old City tour; The Great Pyramids & Sphinx; Museum of Egyptian Antiquities; Massive Karnak Temple; Donkey trek into Valley of the Kings; Deluxe Nile River cruiseINQUIRE ABOUT THIS TRIP
Dates & Prices
Prices below are per person, twin-sharing costs in US Dollars (USD). Pricing does not include airfare to/from the tour and any applicable taxes. For single supplement rates and taxes (if any), please refer to the entries under the blue box below.
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|Sat 07 Mar 2020
|Sat 28 Mar 2020
|Sat 17 Oct 2020
|Sat 07 Nov 2020
|Sat 06 Mar 2021
|Sat 27 Mar 2021
|Sat 16 Oct 2021
|Sat 06 Nov 2021
The above prices are subject to an additional $125 for taxes/fees levied on flights that occur as part of the tour. The internal airfares ARE included (any exceptions are listed in red below), but we list the taxes separately on your invoice as they are beyond our control and can change at any time.
Optional Single Supplement: $1422 USD (number of singles limited).
Tour Overview
Experience a land of timeless appeal, where cultures date back to an ancient time and are rich in their human history; a region where every corner seems to present a once in a lifetime experience, with wondrous sites and unforgettable destinations.
Discover a landscape as dramatic as it is beautiful all while joining a local expert that brings each site to life. Learn first hand why Israel and Egypt tours promise to amaze everyone, from first time visitors to seasoned travellers.
In a land as old as time, finding a historical site is never a difficult task while on our Israel and Egypt tours. From the calm waters and verdant green shores along the Nile River, to the pilgrimage sites that have been visited for a millennia across Israel, there is much to see in this relatively small region. Following our guides, from Egyptologists to archeologists, religious scholars to camel drivers, we capture an in-depth and comprehensive look at these intriguing countries.
Stand in awe beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the great mysteries of human history. Admire the painted petroglyphs still clearly visible in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Delight in the countless temples, with incredible details and built on an enormous scale such as that of Luxor or Karnak Temples.
Using a mix of overland transport and Nile cruise ship, we'll have the chance to explore the highlights of Egypt from the desert to the sea in a wide range of dynasties that ruled this ancient land.
Israel tours follow in the steps of Egypt's tours in terms of historical intrigue. Considered the birthplace of three of the world's largest religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, no trip to Israel would be complete without a thorough look at Jerusalem, a city holy to all three of those religions. Follow our guide to sacred sites such as Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, or Mount of Olives, to better understand their place in history and their position in modern life.
Follow the footsteps of prophets as well as ancient empires ranging from the Turks, Romans, Crusaders to the more modern Napoleon and British Empires as you wander alleys full of cafes, galleries and restaurants in the 4,000 year old Jaffa.
Sail the Sea of Galilee to Tiberias, a relaxed seaside resort located in the cradle of Christianity. Dip your toes or go for a float in the salty water of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth with mineral-rich mud that acts as a natural spa.
Our Israel tours will not only focus on the historical importance of this holy land, but we will dive into modern times with a visit to the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, to better comprehend the nation of Israel and the complex establishment of this country.
If it is a land before time you seek, with larger than life historical monuments to explore, than joining our Israel and Egypt tours is a must for you.
Regions visited: Middle East
Countries visited: Israel and Egypt
Full Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Tel Aviv
Today we arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to our hotel.
Stretched along the beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city and main commercial center. It is a busy metropolis that inspires visitors with a unique energetic atmosphere. Tel Aviv presents a lively combination of entertainment venues, shopping malls, exotic markets, and golden beaches. It is also the country's greatest cultural center, home of a variety of museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls.
Please note: Given that today is Saturday (Shabbat), it is possible that hotels will be allowing check-in later than usual (+/- 5pm).
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Included Meal(s): Dinner
Day 2 Tel Aviv & Jaffa
Today we have a tour of vibrant Tel Aviv, a modern city with a unique mix of European and Middle Eastern influences. We see the Independence Hall (possibly closed for renovations) and the colourful Carmel Market. We also visit the Ayalon Institute, now a museum. The Ayalon Institute was a secret ammunition factory disguised as part of a kibbutz to fool the British back in the 1940s. Jewish people used the factory in their efforts to fight for the independent state of Israel, and organizers went to extreme measures to build and sustain this secret factory within the kibbutz.
We then head off to the Old Port City of Jaffa (Yaffo), an ancient and beautiful city located in the south of Tel-Aviv. Jaffa claims over 4,000 years of history and is the place where the prophet Jonas was swallowed by the whale, and the Rock of Andromeda can be seen jutting from the water. The Turks, Napoleon and the British also established their rule of the region through control of this city. We have a walking tour of the old city of Jaffa, a major attraction with winding alleys full of cafes, restaurants and art galleries.
You will have free time for independent exploration. Jaffa is a mixed city with Jews, Christians, and Muslims living together in harmony.
Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Akko - Haifa
Travelling north along the scenic Mediterranean coast road, we will cross Netanya and visit the impressive ruins of Caesarea, once Roman capital of the Holy Land. Caesarea, whose construction began in 22 BC was dedicated by Herod to his patron Augustus Caesar. When it was completed 12 years later, only Jerusalem outshone it in its grandeur. The Roman theatre here once seated 3,600 people. By the main gate to the theatre is proof that Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea during the time of Jesus, actually lived in this area. At various times in its history, this beautiful coastal town has been a Roman Capital, a port and a major conquest for the Crusaders.
After visiting Acre (Akko), with its underground Crusader city and the crypt of St John, we arrive at the beautiful city of Haifa.
Overnight in Haifa.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 Haifa - Nazareth - Tiberias
We begin our day with a visit to the summit of Mount Carmel with its breathtakingly panoramic view of the town, the bay, and a considerable part of western Galilee. Later we will tour the Persian Gardens and the Bahai Shrine.
We continue to Megiddo, named in the Book of Revelations as the place of Armageddon, the place where the forces of good and evil will meet in the final battle for mankind. Of particular interest are the outlines of 5,000 year old early Bronze Age temples.
We travel onwards to Nazareth where we visit the largest Basilica in the Middle East -- the Church of Annunciation. According to one of the ancient traditions, it was here that the archangel Gabriel foretold the coming of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. The interior of the present church has a most beautiful design, incorporating fragments of much older buildings.
We continue to Tiberias on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (Yam Kinerett).
Overnight in Tiberias.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 Tiberias - Capernaum - Tabgha - Tiberias
At the northern tip of the Sea of Galilee we visit Capernaum, one of the most important Jewish and Christian sites of the Roman and Byzantine period and home of some of the Disciples. Jesus is believed to have moved here from Nazareth because it was the home of his first converts, Peter and Andrew.
Continuing, we arrive at Tabgha where Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes. We visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. The mosaic floor is incredible, featuring ancient Egyptian motifs.
We then board our boat for a delightful cruise* across the emerald Sea of Galilee to ancient Tiberias, a relaxed seaside resort located in the cradle of Christianity. We have an opportunity to visit Kibutz Ein Gev.
* Ever-changing water levels may require that we defer this activity if impractical.
Overnight in Tiberias.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 Tiberias - the Dead Sea
Today we journey through the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea stopping at Beit Shean and Beit Alpha on the way. Once we check in at the hotel (after 2pm), you can use the hotel spa and beach where you will have the chance to bathe in the mineral-enriched mud or have a float on the Dead Sea.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 Dead Sea - Masada - Wadi David - Jerusalem
This morning we travel south to visit Masada.
This great flat-topped mountain and natural fortress was once held by a small band of Jewish zealots for three years despite the force of Roman armies. On this site 1,000 people committed mass suicide rather than be enslaved. Flavirus Josephus said, "Who decided a long time ago, brave soldiers that we are, not to be slaves of the Romans or of any person other than God; for he alone is the true and just master of men." We enjoy an introductory video before proceeding to the top of the mountain by cable car. After our formal guided tour, you will have time for some independent exploration.
From Masada we travel northward to the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After a short walk we reach Wadi David (David's Spring), a waterfall hidden in an oasis of luxuriant green vegetation that hangs clustered in a canyon wall.
We continue our journey toward Jerusalem. On the northwest shore of the Dead Sea we encounter the settlement of Qumran. In 1947 it was here that two shepherd boys made one of the most significant discovery in religious history, the Dead Sea Scrolls (written texts of the Old Testament) hidden in the caves. The people who wrote them are believed to have been the Essenes who lived here until AD 68.
Later in the day we arrive in Jerusalem, the City of David.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 Jerusalem & Bethlehem*
Today we will see the Old City from the vantage point of the Mount of Olives.
We enter the old city and visit the Christian sites. Following the last steps of Christ along Via Dolorosa, we approach Calvary and the most sacred site in Christendom, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Most Christians venerate this site as the location of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
We stop at Mount Zion to see St Peter in Galicantu and the Upper room.
From Jerusalem we continue to Bethlehem.* We visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. Built like a citadel over the cave where it is believed Jesus was born, the original 4th century church commissioned by Constantine was altered in AD 530 by Emperor Justinian. It was later captured by the Crusaders and then came under the jurisdiction of Saladin and then the Mamluks.
*NOTE: Due to security concerns/procedures that change frequently, Bethlehem exists in our program on a provisional and tentative basis only. In the event that a visit to the West Bank is not appropriate by departure time, we may remain in Jerusalem and expand our sightseeing there with a visit to the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea scrolls and a model of the second temple.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9 Jerusalem, Israel - Cairo, Egypt
Old and new merge seamlessly in Jerusalem. You may hear the Muslim call to prayer competing with the clanging of bells from Christian churches and the prayers of Jews bobbing before the Western Wall. Everywhere you turn you'll see reminders of the three religions - Islam, Judaism and Christianity - that have shaped this part of the world.
We have a morning visit to the Temple Mount, one of the glories of Islamic Jerusalem, where you will view the Dome of the Rock. We then enter through the Jewish Quarter to witness the Herodian Mansions, a lavish palace in antiquity and built formerly of white marble, followed by a visit to the most important site in Judaism, the Western Wall.
Our tour also takes us by way of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, to the President's House and the Yad Vashem Memorial and Museum to the Holocaust.
Later this evening we fly to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 Cairo: Memphis & Saqqara, Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
This morning we travel to Memphis and Saqqara, chronologically the two most important sites in all of Egypt. Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (ca 2700-2180 BC), and Saqqara was used as a burial place for residents of Memphis including kings, princes and nobles. Our drive this morning takes us through the suburbs of Giza, past some small, colourful villages and plantations in the fertile Nile Valley. At the ancient city of Memphis we will see several statues in a garden-like setting, including the colossal statue of Rameses the Great.
From Memphis we travel a short distance to Saqqara, the ancient burial site. On the site, considered by many archaeologists to be one of the world's most important excavations, is the Step Pyramid, constructed by Imhotep in the 27th century BC. The pyramid began as a simple mastaba, or long, flat tomb building. Over the course of time, Imhotep added to this mastaba five times -- the pyramid eventually measured 62m (203 feet) in height!
After lunch we pay a visit to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Impressive in their grandeur, the pyramids are estimated to have been constructed over a period of 20 years using more than 100,000 labourers each year. The Great Pyramid of Cheops, constructed from over two million stone blocks, is 135m (443 feet) high! You may enter one of the pyramids through a long, narrow passageway and explore the deep inner chambers (extra fee applicable - ask your Tour Leader).
Later we visit the Sphinx. This feline-human was named by the Greeks because it resembled the mythical winged monster with a woman's head and lion's body. Legend has it that this "Sphinx" proposed a riddle to the Thebans and killed all who could not guess the correct answer! The Sphinx was carved from one solid piece of limestone and measures 50m (164 feet) in length and 22m (72 feet) in height.
Overnight in Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11 Cairo & Alexandria
Early this morning we travel by road from Cairo to Alexandria. The second largest city in Egypt, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km from Cairo (3-4 hours, depending on traffic).
We head to the southwest of the city and a hill littered with the remains of ancient walls, architectural fragments and rubble on which stands Alexandria's largest ancient monument, Pompey's Pillar, rising from the ruins of the ancient and famous Serapeion (Temple of Serapis). This column of red Aswan granite with a Corinthian capital, standing on a badly ruined substructure and rising to a height of almost 90ft / 27m, is traditionally believed to have been erected by the Emperor Theodosius. We will also see the famous Roman theatre of Alexandria. Dating back to 2nd century AD, this theatre is the only one of its type in all of Egypt.
We also visit the Roman Catacombs, the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. Though the funerary motifs are pure ancient Egyptian, the architects and artists were schooled in the Graeco-Roman style. Applied to the themes of Ancient Egyptian religion, it has resulted in an amazing integrated art, quite unlike anything else in the world.
Another highlight today is a visit to Bibliotheca Alexandria. Once the greatest library in the ancient world, the Bibliotheca is dedicated to "the writings of all nations." Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the modern Bibliotheka cost some USD150 million, all by donation from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq.
We return to Cairo in time for dinner.
Overnight in Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12 Cairo - Aswan & Felucca Sailing
Early this morning we fly from Cairo to Aswan in Upper Egypt.* Aswan is Egypt's sunniest southern city and an ancient frontier town. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life in Aswan is slow and relaxing.
Upon arrival we have a leisurely sail on a felucca, a traditional sailing vessel used for centuries for carrying goods and passengers along the Nile.
* NOTE: The actual order of our Aswan area sightseeing may vary depending on incoming flight schedules and other logisitical considerations.
Overnight in Aswan.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13 Aswan: Abu Simbel & Philae Temple
Very early this morning we travel by road (+/- 3 hours, each way)* south from Aswan across the Western Desert to Nubia, or the "Land of the Gold". Our destination this morning is the impressive Abu Simbel -- the imposing rock temples of Rameses II and his queen, Nefertari.
We have a guided tour of this site, including the interior of the colossal temples. The Temple of Rameses II, with its immense statues of the Pharaoh seated on his throne, is one of the classic images of the power of the Pharaohs. Inside the temple you will see well-preserved wall decorations and several murals. There is a wonderful relief of Rameses presenting captives to various gods, including himself! We also gain insight into the reconstruction process by visiting the interior of the artificial mountain.
We travel back to Aswan making a brief stop at the High Dam en route. Constructed between 1960 and 1971, the High Dam collects and stores water over a number of years so that the annual Nile flood can be controlled. From here we will have a panoramic view of Aswan to the north and Lake Nasser to the south.
This evening we will attend the Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple. The temple is situated on an island, and we have to take a boat to get to the site. It is a good idea to have a small flashlight with you.
* We choose to travel by road instead of flying as the schedules tend to be rather restrictive and not allow enough time at the site (much time is taken up by check-in, security, boarding, transferring etc). Driving frees us from this inconvenience and adds flexibility, plus allows us to see the High Dam en route. Departing very early ensures that we are at the site at the optimal time for photography; later in the morning, shadows fall across the temple making conditions less than ideal.
Overnight in Aswan.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 14 Aswan: San Simeon & Nile Cruise Embarkation
This morning we will take a private boat across the River Nile to the west bank. From here we travel by camel across the sandy desert to the Christian Monastery of St Simeon. Before we begin this easy trek our Tour Leader and camel trainer will teach you the technique of riding a camel. This is a journey that can be undertaken by anyone at any age (one rider per camel). Our trek is about 45 minutes to the monastery, and then 15 minutes back to the riverbank. Those who prefer not to ride can travel by open truck to the monastery and meet up with the group there.
Dating from the 6th century, and in use until the 13th century, the Monastery of St Simeon is one of the best preserved Christian sites in Egypt. Inside we will see the chapel, living quarters, kitchen and dining areas, wine press, bake area and storerooms. On our tour we will also see the remains of some Coptic frescoes -- depictions of Christ and saints as well as many geometric patterns.
We then return to the banks of the Nile and re-board our boat and ride among the islands dotting the Nile. Up the hill, above the river, is the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismailis, a Shi'ite sect based principally in India but with followers around the world. The tomb is an elegant pink granite structure of late 1950 origin.
The main island in the middle of the Nile is called Elephantine Island because many of the rocks look like elephants bathing in the Nile. On the west side of the river is the beautiful Kitchener's Island, where we will have time to stroll through the rich botanical gardens with trees, plants, and bushes.
At around midday we board our Nile cruise vessel (which remain docked in Aswan until tomorrow) and enjoy lunch on board. This afternoon you may enjoy a free afternoon in the town of Aswan either on board the ship or in the town of Aswan. During our time in Aswan, we will also include a visit to the 'Unfinished Obelisk' and Philae Temple, also already visited, but some passengers enjoy seeing it again during daylight hours. These visit may be operated by the cruise ship.
Overnight on Nile cruise. NTS cruise (or similar).
Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu
Today our cruise will make a stop and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. In ancient times, Kom Ombo was strategically important as a trading town on the caravan route from Nubia to Cairo. Kom Ombo, actually two temples in one, is dedicated dually to Haroeris and Sobek, respectively the god of the sky and the crocodile-headed god. Here we are able to see the remains of a mummified crocodile. Crocodiles no longer exist in the Egyptian part of the River Nile, but in Pharaonic times they lived here in great numbers and were worshipped as gods!
From Kom Ombo we continue along the River Nile toward Edfu. As the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic temple, albeit Greek-built, Edfu is dedicated to the god Horus. Construction of this temple began under Ptolemy III Euergetes I in 237 BC. We will allow time to explore this massive and impressive site, enclosed by walls and flanked by two large pylon gateways. Here we will also be able to see a Nilometer -- an ancient technique of measuring the Nile's water fluctuations and setting the level of taxes (depending on cruise schedules, this visit may take place tomorrow morning).
Overnight on Nile cruise. NTS cruise (or similar).
Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16 Nile Cruise: Luxor Temple
Overnight or early this morning we will have arrived at Luxor.
Today we visit Luxor Temple. The temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom, the focus of the annual Opet Festival, in which a cult statue of Amun was paraded down the Nile from nearby Karnak Temple to stay there for a while, with his consort Mut, in a celebration of fertility. Luxor temple is considered one of the largest ancient Egyptian temple complexes situated on the eastern bank of the river Nile. At the entrance is a huge tower built by King Ramses II.
Overnight on Nile cruise (docked at Luxor). NTS cruise (or similar).
Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17 Luxor: Cruise Disembarkation & Valley of the Queens
Today we disembark our cruise and move to our hotel in Luxor.
This morning we make an excursion the Valley of the Queens.* After crossing the Nile we will board our bus for the short journey to visit this wonderful necropolis on the western shore of the Nile.
The Valley of the Queens was used as a burial site for the royal women of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties. Ancient Egyptians called this place "Set Neferu" meaning Seat Of Beauty, and today only a few of the eighty tombs are open to the public. We will visit 3 tombs. The Valley of the Queens holds far more than graves of queens.
As well as our visit to the Valley of the Queens we will also have a guided tour of the workers' village and the Madinat Habu temple. Madinat Habu, also known as the temple of Rameses III was known in ancient times as Djanet, and according to ancient belief, was the place were Amon first appeared. Both Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III built a temple dedicated to Amon here, and later Rameses III constructed his larger memorial temple on the site.
* Due to periodic and unannounced closures of the tombs at the Valley of the Queens, your Tour Leader may substitute the Tombs of the Nobles, which are equally interesting.
Overnight in Luxor.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 18 Luxor: Valley of the Kings
Early this morning we cross the River Nile by boat to the West Bank where the wealth of antiquities is outstanding. On the other side we will meet our transport for our excursion into the Valley of the Kings.
We will accomplish part of our journey today by donkey. We'll "saddle-up" and begin a leisurely ride through the New Gourna Village and into the countryside. Avoiding the busier road, we will witness quiet village life along the way for about 40-45 minutes before re-uniting with our road transport for the final leg into the Valley of the Kings (alternative arrangements can be made for those who prefer not to ride).
Once in the isolated valley, dominated by large pyramid-shaped mountains, we will have a guided tour of three of the many tombs that are here.* The valley was the burial ground for kings throughout the New Kingdom. Note that some of the tombs have steep stairways and all are quite dark inside (you might find a pocket flashlight useful).
We then proceed to the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut -- the first woman to rule as pharaoh! We have a tour of this impressive complex, discovered in the mid-19th century and still under restoration.
After our tour we return by bus through the countryside back to the river and the East Bank.
Tonight you may choose to visit the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple (optional).
* We do not include the tomb of King Tut, as it is very small and not very interesting, relatively speaking, but we allow time for you to see it if you wish (separate ticket).
Overnight in Luxor.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 19 Luxor: Karnak Temple
This morning we visit one of the most fantastic archaeological sites in the world: Karnak Temple.
Karnak was built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated during its colourful history of over 1,500 years. At certain points in Egyptian history, this temple was the most important in all of Egypt. When we arrive at the temple you will be awed by the grandeur of the tremendous pylon gateway and the Avenue of 1,000 Sphinxes that originally ran all the way to the Nile and Luxor Temple! We will have a guided tour of the complex, massive by any standard.
During free time this afternoon, we suggest a visit to the excellent Luxor Museum or Mumification Museum.
Overnight in Luxor.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 20 Luxor - Cairo: Archaeological Museum & Islamic Cairo
Today we fly back to Cairo.
On arrival we proceed to the famous Museum of Egyptian Antiquities* where enjoy a guided tour of some of Egypt's most beloved treasures. Among the 100,000 pieces housed on the museum's two floors is the famous exhibit of Tutankhamun whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. The tomb and treasures of this young Pharaoh, modest by Pharaonic Egyptian standards, is perhaps the best preserved of the discovered tombs. We also see archaeological relics from the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom and Greco-Roman periods. We also allow some time for you to explore the treasures on your own (extra fee: ask your Tour Leader for the current rate).
We then proceed to Islamic Cairo where we will tour the Citadel, begun by Saladin in the 12th century. Today the Citadel's buildings are mainly from the Ottoman period, and are truly grand. From the Citadel, actually a complex of three mosques and four museums, we enjoy an amazing view of Cairo spread beneath the hilltop. Here we will see the fabulous Mosque of Mohammed Ali, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque."
* A new museum is being built, though the opening date is as yet unclear (projected 'partial' opening in December 2018). As the move takes place, some items may not be on display in either location. Once the museum opens, it will become a part of this itinerary.
Overnight in Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 21 Cairo: Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khalili
Today we drive through the neat, tree-lined streets of the Garden City area to Coptic Cairo, the centre of Christianity in Cairo.* We will walk the cobblestone streets and stop at a few of the churches, including that of Saint Sergius, presumed to be the spot where the Holy Family lived during their flight into Egypt. The present building dates from the 11th century. As we stroll along we will come to the recently restored Synagogue of Ben Ezra, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. Despite the 45 Jewish families that remain in Cairo, the synagogue is no longer operational.
We then make a stop at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of the most interesting bazaars, not only in Egypt, but also in the whole Middle East. The atmosphere of this traditional market, together with the labyrinthine layout of the streets, gives visitors a glimpse into what medieval markets once were like.
* The Coptic Cairo section of our program exists here in a tentative basis given ever-changing security considerations in this district. Your Tour Leader will advise of the current status once you have arrived on tour and a substitution may be put into place.
Overnight in Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 22 Departure
Departure from Cairo.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Tour Map
*The red tour trail on the map does not represent the actual travel path.
Hotel List
The following is a list of sample hotels at some locations included on this tour. The hotels shown here are meant to provide a general sense of the standard of hotel we usually aim for; they are not necessarily confirmed for your chosen departure.
Kibbutz Ein Gedi
Location: Dead Sea Israel
Country: Israel
Location: Ein GeA kibbutz environment situated inside the magical botanical gardens, on a cliff plateau, overlooking the Dead Sea. It ... a true oasis within the Judean Desert. Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), bar. All rooms are located in the heart of the fabulous gardensand are on ground level.
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Moriah Classic
Location: Jerusalem
Country: Israel
Moriah Classic Jerusalem Hotel (former Novotel Jerusalem) located at the unique meeting point of East and West, old and new, ... and spiritual. The hotel is 20 minutes walking from the Old City Walls, the Via Doloroza, the Wailing Wall, Jaffa Gate, the Oriental Bazaar. The hotel offers 397 fully air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, mini bar, direct dial phone, and cable TV. Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal).
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Le Meridien Pyramids
Location: Cairo
Country: Egypt
Offering pyramid views, this high-end hotel is 2 km from The Great Pyramid at Giza, The Grand Egyptian Museum and ... Great Sphinx of Giza.
Featuring views of the pyramids, the sophisticated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks.
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Movenpick Aswan
Location: Aswan
Country: Egypt
A 14-minute walk from Elephantine Island, this upscale resort hotel overlooking the River Nile is 2 km from Nubia Museum ... 3 km from the ancient Unfinished Obelisk museum.
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Sonesta St George
Location: Luxor
Country: Egypt
Welcome to five-star splendor on the banks of the Nile in a city of ancient pharaonic treasures, the Sonesta St. ... Hotel Luxor redefines magnificent contemporary style. The hotel is luxurious, sophisticated and above all, elegant.
Come and enjoy a sweeping terrace with majestic views of the Nile, a grand entrance of polished marble and handsomely appointed furnishings with exquisite detail, a sumptuous health spa, an array of fine dining choices and every amenity to please the most discerning traveler. With the mystical Nile just a whisper away and the temples of Luxor and Karnak preserved in time, experience a city of fascinating antiquity and indulge in the rich splendor of the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor.
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Sonesta Star Goddess Cruise
Location: Luxor
Country: Egypt
The new Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise Ship sails on the Nile River for three, four and seven-night cruises between ... and Luxor. The ship has 33 spacious suites, each with a private balcony and named after famous music composers, giving it a touch of elegance and sophistication.
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Trip Information
Breakfast and dinner are included daily; all meals on the cruise. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary. Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides. Airport transfers for land & air customers arriving/departing on tour dates.
International airfare to/from the tour. Tour Leader gratuities, most lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'. Airport transfers for Land Only customers. Optional trip cancellation insurance.* Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, and visas.
* Insurance: When considering travel insurance for this tour, please be especially mindful of possible exclusions of coverage for destinations that currently have government travel advisories in place. It is incumbent on you, the traveller, to ensure that you are comfortable with what your chosen policy will and will not cover.
Seasonality and Weather
This tour is offered in spring when temperatures are the most pleasant. Spring is green season in Israel; Egypt is dry year-round.
Transport and Travel Conditions
Over two weeks we travel by bus, felucca sailboat, luxury cruise boat, horse carriage, plane, donkey, and camel. Distances covered are not great and roads are good. The tour is not strenuous though it is busy; you must be steady on your feet and be able to endure some heat and some extensive archaeological sites. We also have some early starts, owing largely to internal air schedules and the imperative to maximize sightseeing time/conditions.
Though Egypt has enjoyed a prolonged period of stability and our tours are operating on a "business as usual" basis, we encourage all travellers (as we do for any destination) to review online government advisories that provide guidance on, among other things, issues concerning security. We are presently very confident that your journey will be problem-free, and want to ensure that you feel likewise before choosing to join this trip.
Am I suitable for this tour? Please refer to our self-assessment form.
Hotel accommodation used on tour is on average, 3-star in Israel, and 4-star (some 5-star) in Egypt. Most properties have outdoor swimming pools. Single rooms are limited and possibly smaller than twins. The cruise vessel is very comfortable with full air-conditioning, twin-berth, outside cabins with en suite bath / toilet.
Staff and Support
Tour Leader throughout, local drivers, local guides at various locations.
Group Size
10-18 plus Tour Leader
DURATION22 days
TOUR STARTTel Aviv
TOUR ENDCairo
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Postcards depicting themes as beautiful as Le Grand's silver embossing.
"With kind regards to the world," Le Grand Mint is wholeheartedly pleased to announce that the German-Lebanese numismatics expert from Dortmund has adopted postcards into his portfolio for the first time.
The motifs of the postcards build a thematic bridge to the precious silver embossings of Le Grand Mint in design and image selection, based on the ideal guiding principle of the precious silver "Wonderful World" series.
These nobly designed postcards are conceptualized to inspire people all over the world to use the handwritten word to get in touch, reconcile, or simply express love and respect for each other.
On the occasion of the first Independence Day 75 years ago in Lebanon, Le Grand-Mint launches its postcard distribution with two motifs depicting scenes of beautiful Lebanon.
The first two postcards show the maritime sunset at the beach of Sidon and the fortress of Beaufort - both of which are located in the south of Lebanon. Sidon is the most important city of the ancient Phoenicians, who for millennia have found their home at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains, building innovative ships with which seafarers could export the alphabet and their silver coins on new trade routes throughout the entire Mediterranean region and beyond. Not far from Sidon stands the monumental Beaufort Castle near Nabatieh: a scene of bloody conquests by the medieval Crusaders, yet a symbol of a free, fortified, and independent state of Lebanon.
Lovingly designed in the highest Le Grand quality and in a limited edition of 2000 copies, the silk matte postcards captivate with a pleasant tactility at an affordable price. Whether for collecting, sending, or writing pleasantries, Le Grand Mint-postcards are perfect for delivering joy to family, customers, and friends.
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Every genre produced promising debuts in 2016. From the vintage country of Margo Price to the innovative hip-hop of Kaytranada, a wealth of new artists shook our assumptions about what modern music should sound like. These 10 artists made the year's best first impression.
10. Hamish Anderson
There's pain and beauty in the guitar work of Hamish Anderson. Though born in Melbourne, Australia, Anderson has the American blues-rock sound down. He took as his main inspirations the three Kings (B.B., Albert, and Freddie). Fulfilling a dream, he landed the opening slot on what turned out to be B.B.'s final tour. Unlike some guitar-centric performers, however, Anderson can also write a great tune and sing with feeling. After releasing two EPs, he elaborated his sound on his full-length debut, Trouble. On it, gorgeous tunes and tight guitar lines surround a voice of husky distinction.
9. Public Memory
If you want it darker, Leonard Cohen wasn't the only one who can satisfy your need. Robert Toher's new project, Public Memory, creepy-crawls through a sonic miasma, creating electro art-music made for Radiohead fans who prize that band at their most spooky and abstract. In the past, Toher led the post-rock act Apse and ERAAS, both of which presage the hypnotic slog of his latest project. For Public Memory, he did them one better, creating a sound as layered as baklava. It's rich with druggy percussion, horror keyboards, and atmospheric sounds that could make Massive Attack sound like a bubble-gum band.
8. Lolo
Like it loud? Lolo belts big-time when she sings, an approach well-suited to lyrics meant to exorcise rage. The title of her debut telegraphs the tone — In Loving Memory of When I Gave a S—. Clearly, this 28-year-old comes from the Alanis Morissette school of romance. That's proven by a cut like "Heard It From a Friend," an R&B-tinged invective that builds to the pithy query "When you gonna tell me that you f—ed me over?" Born Lauren Pritchard in Jackson, Tenn., the singer moved to L.A. to forge her career at age 16. She got her break playing a teen runaway in the Broadway smash Spring Awakening and only changed her name to Lolo in 2013. At that point, she focused on setting her voice and lyrics on stun.
7. Jack Garratt
On his striking debut, Jack Garratt marries the singer-songwriter tradition to the synthetic soundscapes of modern EMD. His melodies borrow from troubadours as well as from R&B balladeers, but his beats have the skittish invention of the dance world. One minute you flail to the music, the next you ruminate. In either mode, Garratt's high-flying voice entrances. The English-born artist concocted his records on his own, beginning with a series of inventive singles in 2014. This year, Garratt's full debut, Phase, bagged him the Critics' Choice BRIT Award, while also plopping him at the top of the BBC Sound of 2016 poll. Though the lone wolf creation of the songs suggests self-absorption, they open wide enough to embrace gospel, hip-hop, folk, and trip-hop. Together, that makes for music rife with invention and reach.
6. The Record Company
OK, so their name bites. But the Record Company makes up for that with their lean take on soul-inflected, blues-rock. The L.A.-based trio comprise singer/guitarist Chris Vos, bassist Alex Stiff, and drummer Marc Cazorla. To shake up the usual power-trio mold, the RC don't let the guitar hog all of the spotlight. In "On the Move," it's all about harmonica, bass, and drums. Other cuts give special space to the rhythm section. The bassline offers an R&B hook in "Rita Mae Young" and the drums power through a Bo Diddley beat in "Feels So Good." Those who pine for early Fleetwood Mac, in the Peter Green era, will swoon for this.
5. Matthew Logan Vasquez
You can't call Vasquez a newcomer, given his previous life as frontman for the formidable Americana band the Delta Spirit, as well as his role as one-third of the alterna-rock supergroup Middle Brother. (Middle Brother also includes the main songwriters from Dawes and Deer Tick). Anyone who knows of Vasquez's talent, however, would always welcome more from him. After putting out a solo EP last fall, he issued his full debut, Solicitor Returns, in February. Like Vasquez's earlier work, it has a lot of Neil Young in it, with fat-bottomed beats and dense guitars. Vocally, he can channel John Lennon, as in the Beatlesque "New York" or the electro-laden "Bound to Her." While Vasquez has no plans to leave his other bands behind, clearly his talent can't be contained by them.
4. Kaytranada
The Haitian-born, Montreal-based hip-hop star named DJ Kaytranada takes a holistic approach to music on his glowing debut, 99.9%. It presents a freewheeling trip through electronica, soul, house, funk, jazz, and avant-hip-hop. Along the way, the 24-year-old roped in some big-name stars to participate, including singers Craig David and AlunaGeorge and rapper Vic Mensa. Though 99.9% rates as an official debut, the artist who was born Louis Celestin has put out scores of remix projects in the past. He even recorded projects under the clairvoyant name Kaytradamus. The new music made enough of an impression to catch the attention of Madonna, who hired Kaytranada to open some dates on her Rebel Heart tour before his debut even appeared. The new disc weaves its spell seamlessly, blurring the tracks without a break, to create an audio dream.
3. The Frightnrs
No debut album came freighted with a sadder backstory than the Frightnrs' Nothing More to Say. Soon after this New York-based, rock-steady group began recording their first album for the historically minded Dap-Tone Records, the band's singer Dan Klein received a diagnosis of a fatal disease: ALS. Less than two months before the album's release in September, Klein died. However awful his fate, the 32-year-old left a notable legacy with the Frightnrs' first fully realized release. (Earlier, the Queens, New York-based band had issued a promising EP on Diplo's Mad Decent label). The music on Nothing More to Say updates rock-steady, a key Jamaican style of the mid-'60s, wedged between ska and reggae. The melodies on the album have an R&B warmth, while the beats mine a sensual groove. Still, Klein's vocals prove most distinct, marked by a keening wail. His fate has added to the story, giving the lyrics double meanings. While they originally meant to address a lost love, now they speak for a vanished life.
2. Margo Price
"Let's go back," Margo Price sings at the start of her achingly beautiful debut. The past she whisks us to melds the feisty, '60s hits of Loretta Lynn with the yearning, mid-'70s recordings of Emmylou Harris. Price's debut, Midwest Farmer's Daughter, brims with neotraditionalist story songs, painting her as an artistic cousin to current country stars like Sturgill Simpson and Jamey Johnson. The Illinois-born singer tried to break into Music Row for years before finally finding a sympathetic ear in Jack White, who inked her to his Third Man label. The fact that White had produced a comeback album for Loretta Lynn likely didn't dampen his ardor. While Price may recall country queens of yore, her lyrics and melodies have a current vitality. They run from the hard-luck story "Hands of Time" to the stone-drunk ballad "Since You Put Me Down" to the spunk of "About to Find Out." Price delivers each with a sincerity that can move listeners in any era.
1. Muddy Magnolias
Worlds collide in the bracing music of Muddy Magnolias. The duo's sound bridges city and country, blues and soul. Small wonder the two singers who comprise the group hail from wildly different places. Jessy Wilson, who earlier wailed behind John Legend, spent years in Brooklyn before moving to Nashville, where she met the Texas-reared Kallie North. Both women sing lead, but their individual power never cancels the other out. In Wilson's timbre you can hear some of the young Aretha (no lie!), while North's vocals can recall the deepest belts of Bonnie Raitt. In "Broken People," the title track off their roiling debut album, the pair channel the funky beats and low-down vocals of the Staples Singers. The duo's lyrics can have a political dimension. The first cut on the album opens with the chorus "Tell me what happened to this world?/We just don't know anymore." No song speaks to the current state of the union with greater urgency.


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Finding the right basketball hoop depends on your needs, your preferences, and your budget. You can purchase a backboard and hoop that will mount to your garage or you can get a portable system that can be moved around anytime you want. Prices can range from under $100 for a simple backboard and hoop to a few thousand dollars for the finest portable basketball system. Most people don't mind spending a few hundred bucks to get a decent backboard and hoop that will last for several years. There are many differences and features to be considered when purchasing backboards, hoops, and portable systems, but the most common are backboard materials, the size and stability of the pole and base, the range of heights, and the type of rim (breakaway or standard). The following lists will give you a good idea of what backboards and portable systems you will find on the market and which ones are considered the top choices.
Best Portable Basketball Hoop:
The best way to get better as a player is to have a basketball hoop everywhere you go, so there's always something to shoot at. When looking for the right portable basketball hoop, there are a few different things to consider. This list of best portable basketball hoops is comprised of picks which have all of the following characteristics below.
The main components of a portable basketball system include a base, the pole, and the backboard itself. You'll want your portable hoop to have an easily maneuverable base filled with either sand or water so when the hoop needs to be moved around, it won't take 3 hours to do so.
With a portable hoop, the pole should easily extend, allowing height changes between 7 to 10 feet and easy enough so a child can make adjustments safely. This is a great thing to look for because you won't have to purchase a different height basketball hoop as you or a relative grows.
The last portion is the backboard, which should be durable to provide the player with many years of playtime before having to replace it and remain free of any scratches or scuff marks a ball may make. A ball should also bounce consistently off of the backboards surface the same way no matter how hard or what angle the ball is coming from.
Lifetime 1558 XL Base Height Adjustable Portable Basketball System
The Lifetime 1558 XL Adjustable Portable Basketball System is a top of the line portable basketball system. Touting a Shatter Guard backboard for frenzied play and the easily adjustable height with the action grip mechanism, any player will enjoy using it. Read Full Review
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With its Shatter Guard backboard, the Lifetime 71566 XL Portable Basketball System will bring players enjoyment for years to come. With a just a minor two inch size difference between it and the 1558 system, this portable hoop is ready to follow you wherever you go. Read Full Review
Spalding NBA 68564 Portable Basketball Hoop with 54" Acrylic Backboard
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The Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System is a great portable hoop for any beginner to start with. You'll be able to avoid the spending a lot of money purchasing it yet still get a bonafide basketball experience out of it! Read Full Review
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The Spalding Portable Basketball System is one of the best portable systems out there. Although it's high-priced, the tempered glass backboard along ensures you won't be disappointed in the slightest. Read Full Review
Best Basketball Hoop For Kids:
What happens when you're not big enough to shoot on a regulation basketball hoop? Do you just wait until you're big and strong enough to start shooting on the big hoops? Thankfully you won't have to find out, as basketball hoops come in all different shapes and sizes. Finding the perfect match for the growing player shouldn't be difficult if you look out for a few key things when selecting your hoop.
The most important thing for a youth basketball hoop is to get the correct size. You don't want kids to be intimidated by the size of the backboard or how high it gets, as it could dismay them from participating at all.
Stability and durability also play huge roles when selecting the right hoop. A youth basketball hoop will need to keep up with the players as they grow and knowing the hoop won't fall down or break is critical to the player's success.
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The Lifetime 1269 Pro Court Portable Basketball System is one of the best youth portable hoops on the market. With its 44 inch backboard and telescoping height mechanism, this backboard allows for play on a professional-grade, 10 foot rim. Read Full Review
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The '10 Clear Acrylic Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop is a great hoop for kids hoping to take their game to the next level. With a 44 inch clear acrylic backboard, this Aosom hoop gets you ready with a regulation hoop yet built for smaller players. Read Full Review
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The Lifetime 1221 Adjustable Portable Basketball System is on the brink of being a competitive system. However, with its 44 inch backboard and 27 gallon capacity base, it's the perfect hoop for intermediate players to play and learn on. Read Full Review
Aosom Adjustable Height Indoor/Outdoor Portable Youth Basketball Hoop
The Aosom Adjustable Height Portable Youth Basketball Hoop is the perfect learning hoop for any aspiring player. With an adjustable height of 6.8 to 8.2 feet, you'll be able to get a feel for what a real regulation size hoop plays like. Read Full Review
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The Lifetime Youth Portable Basketball System is the perfect choice for any growing player. With a height range of 5.5 to 7.5 feet, you'll be able to learn mostly everything about the game with this one hoop. With its polyethylene plastic and powder coated steel backboard, this hoop will last through any kind of rough play. Read Full Review


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Maintains reliability and efficient operation of the golf course Rainbird irrigation system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Confirms proper operation of irrigation system on scheduled basis.
- Installs and repairs sprinkler heads, valves and underground piping.
- Troubleshoots electrical and communications wiring problems and makes appropriate adjustments.
- Makes minor repairs to pumps and controls.
- String trims sprinkler heads and valve boxes.
- Waters by hand dry spots on course as directed.
- Maintains heads, controllers, and pump stations.
- Charts and reports lake levels, rainfall, and water use.
- Reports any deficiencies immediately to Superintendent.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
Other Functions
- This position guide does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested.
Supervisory Responsibility
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club's hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Electrical Knowledge preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
- Basic computer knowledge
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Driver's License
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics of irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of basic irrigation repairs to sprinkler heads and piping systems.
Other Qualifications
None apply
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is required to have good vision in order to operate equipment effectively.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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How the fuck this club are still allowed to play at this stadium without police being present is beyond me.
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It was obvious there would be trouble tonight, it's just a shame the "robust policing plan" didn't actually refer to problems INSIDE the stadium.
Still, they know best.Maybe it's karma for being gifted the (tax payer funded) stadium for free.
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From the White Guide Nordic 2018:
Hantverket Mat & Bar
- Address: Sturegatan 15, 114 36 Stockholm
- Phone: +46 8 121 321 60
- Web: restauranghantverket.se
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In the entrance stands a large, worn carpenter's bench, in contrast with the otherwise modernly furnished space. To the left is a spacious bar with cosy armchairs for a layover en route to your table. Or spend the whole evening at Spritbordet ("The spirits table"), where the bartenders tailor-make sets of drinks and dishes for groups of eight. To the right is the large open kitchen with a number of bookable seats at the bar where you can watch over the hardworking kitchen crew. The snacks consist of a miniature Parisian waffle with a dollop of chicken liver mousse and onions glazed in port wine; small Hasselback potatoes with caviar and sour cream; and Japanese omelette – tamago – with a piece of skrei, Västerbotten cheese and mayo mixed with relish. In the breadbasket we find steamed hot tuttul – thin bread that originated in near Lake Siljan - baked with pressed potatoes. It comes with a mini-pot of moist country pâté with a lot of character. The pork chop is slow-braised and tender, and includes such generous amounts of equally soft onions and butter that the fatty liquid drips between our fingers as we try to eat the dish taco-style. The dish described as "Almost raw herring with aquavit, böckling, potato croutons and caviar" might sound intimidating for those afraid of excessive "fishiness", but is in fact a well-balanced experience with mild, fresh sea flavours and a pleasant little kick from the aquavit. Thinly sliced raw beef from Lövsta Kött outside Uppsala is served successfully with Jerusalem artichokes, Gruyère and intense, roasted hazelnuts. The whipped cream dessert called Änglamat is a sure winner with acerbic lingonberries, crumbled cookies, vanilla ice cream and sticky caramel sauce. The wine list is not too long, but contains a well-chosen assortment that leans towards the natural and organic. The kitchen was recently taken over by Stefan Ekengren – formerly of Görvälns Slott – so we expect even more from Hantverket in the future...
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Flinch was, in 1913, advertised as "The Acme of Parlor Games." It is a great game, has obviously been around for a long time, and remains popular today.
The Flinch set pictured here is from 1913, and was manufactured by the Flinch Card Co. of Kalamazoo, Mich. The game was already established by that time. The rules were first copyrighted in 1901 by A. J. Patterson, who copyrighted them again (presumably with a few changes) in 1902. In 1903 they were copyrighted by the Flinch Card Co. The rules were revised in 1913 - they are said to be "IMPROVED Rules for Playing Flinch" - and are similar to the rules in use today.
Flinch was, in 1913, played with a pack of 150 cards consisting of 10 series, each numbered from 1 to 15 consecutively. The original concept of the game remains the same to this day - you have to get rid of the cards in your Stockpile. You'll do this by playing them in numerical sequence - whenever possible - onto the Play Piles in the center of the table.
The game is today produced by Winning Moves, with a deck of 144 cards.
A side note - the Flinch Card Co. was, in 1913, also the sole manufacturer of "Roodles."
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Since I complain a lot about how few choices there are for fantasy images (except fairies, there are lots of fairies), I figure I should probably give a heads up when something new appears.
So, heads up! Little Miss Muffet has just released a set of digital images by Simply Sophia called "The Hills of Mooradale". It includes several unicorn images, a dragon, a pair of sea serpents, and a winged horse. The emphasis is rather horsey, but these unicorns have giant bunny-like ears, which makes them unique and pretty cute.
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HOUMA -- In households throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche, children clamored out of bed this morning and went in search of baskets filled with chocolate and toys.
A hunt for eggs likely followed -- either a pursuit for plastic shells filled with prizes, the brightly dyed hard boiled variety or both.
The hunt for eggs is a long-cherished Easter tradition, one that local youngsters� grandparents and even great-grandparents may have engaged in.
But other traditions, like those recalled by a few older locals we talked to, have gone by the wayside.
Kirby Verret, a 60-year-old Dulac resident and pastor at Clanton Chapel United Methodist Church, said his parents woke him, his brother and sister before sunrise so they could wash their heads.
The tradition, he said, was intended to "get rid of headaches," Verret said. The cleansing act symbolized the washing away of physical pain and turmoil and the "new life, the new beginning" that Easter represents.
Hardboiled eggs were hidden for children to find, said Simone Camel, 46, a professor at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and a doctoral student at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. Once found, the eggs were used for a game called Pacqu�, in which opponents knocked eggs until one broke. The person with the unbroken egg wins, she said, adding that the type of egg can make a difference.
"It�s kind of cheating a little bit, but having Guinea (hen) eggs, they win," Camel said, adding that her family still plays the game.
Down the bayou, some Good Friday traditions and superstitions are more reminiscent of Halloween.
Juneitta Buquet, born in Houma nearly 90 years ago, was raised along Bayou Grand Caillou, near Bobtown.
She did not speak English until she was 15 years old and recalls covering the mirrors in the house with cloth on Good Friday.
"My mama and daddy would cover the mirrors � because, if you looked in the mirror you would see a coffin or a dead man," said Buquet, 88.
Prior to attending Good Friday Mass, Buquet and her sister would inspect each other rather than use the mirror, she said, though that tradition went by the wayside when she peeked in a mirror one Good Friday when she was 15.
"No skeletons or ghosts," she said.
Louis Aguirre, spokesman for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, said such superstitions are no longer part of Good Friday or the Easter holiday in the Catholic Church.
"The church does not endorse anything superstitious," Aguirre said, adding that Catholics should use the day to meditate and pray. "Like you would if any close relative passed away."
Today�s prohibition on Good Friday foods � including the customary ban on meat � was stricter in those days, Buquet said.
Everything was boiled, because any food fried in animal fat � the principal frying agent available � was considered off limits by the church, she said.
Other unusual prohibitions and their supernatural explanations were intended to encourage church attendance, according to Buquet�s son, Godfrey "Doc" Buquet.
"We were not allowed to fish on Good Friday, cause if we did we might catch bones or skulls," he said. "So people were sure to go to church and drop your coins in the basket."
Faithful denizens of the bayou were also prohibited from tilling the earth.
"You would hit blood or a coffin," Juneitta Buquet said. "That was the Catholic believing."
Lorraine Kraemer of Bayou Boeuf, who is 72, recalls that during Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, young people would gather at dance halls but were barred from dancing.
In Bayou Boeuf, said her husband Roy, a sheet covered the dance hall�s jukebox because music could not be played.
"Those six weekends seemed so long," Kraemer said.
But on the Saturday, the day before Easter, the sheet would come off the jukebox, the music would play, and the dancers would revel.
Buquet recalls Easter Sunday as one of special celebration.
"Our Easter was a pleasure day," she said.
The greeting card industry was nonexistent, and there was no money for fancy decorations.
Instead, eggs were dyed using onion husks or new pieces of cloth that would bleed their dye onto the eggs.
"We�d take the onion peelings -- the yellow, the purple," Buquet said. "The children were so happy to see that."
Mulberries were used to create a bluish hue, Camel said, while beets were used for a more red tint.
Wild flowers were also commonly used Easter decorations. The Easter baskets were homemade.
Camel said she�s talked with some residents who laid colored glass next a type of white flower in their yards. The flower would change to the glass color, Camel said, and the yard would be decked out in bright Easter colors.
For many people, the older traditions may be fading or long gone but the Easter holiday still carries deep meaning.
Instead of wildflowers and home-dyed eggs, Buquet now decorates her house with a giant plastic egg.
"I�m old, but I still look forward to it," she said. "I decorate everything. I loved it my whole life."
Acting Daily Comet City Editor John DeSantis contributed to this report.
Symbolism ran deep in Easters past
HOUMA -- In households throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche, children clamored out of bed this morning and went in search of baskets filled with chocolate and toys.