Turkey

”Land of The Great Monotheistic Faiths!”

History has been incredibly generous to Turkey, which has been vital in the history of the three major Western religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Turkey is one of a few countries where all three religions have co-existed peacefully for centuries. There are many important sites of interest in Turkey to people of all faiths.

Average Maximum Temperature (deg C) in Istanbul

 Population size

72 million

Official language

Turkish

Currency

USD$ = 1.59* TL (Turkish Lira)

* subject to change

Passport and visas

A passport with at least 6 months validity is required. However, you do not need a visa to enter Turkey if you’re a Singaporean. When a visa is mandatory, it can be purchased on arrival at the airport in Turkey.

Time difference

GMT + 2 (6 hrs before SG time)

Egypt

There are no more famous ancient sites within Egypt, or for that matter elsewhere in the world, than the Great Pyramids at Giza. They are, without question, the icon most associated with the Egypt. They have been both the main destination for tourists, and a source of imaginative thought to the world for over three thousand years.There are no more famous ancient sites within Egypt, or for that matter elsewhere in the world, than the Great Pyramids at Giza. They are, without question, the icon most associated with the Egypt. They have been both the main destination for tourists, and a source of imaginative thought to the world for over three thousand years.

Average Maximum Temperature (deg C) in Cairo

 Population size

80 million

Official language

Arabic

Currency

USD $1 = 5.5* LE (Egyptian Pound)

* subject to change

Passport and visa

A passport with at least 6 months validity is required. Visas are mandatory for entry into Egypt. They can be obtained on arrival at Cairo airport.

Time difference

GMT + 3 (5 hrs before SG time)

Jordan

Portions of the Biblical narrative took place in the towns and the country side that now makes up Jordan.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan where John the Baptist preached and where Jesus Christ was baptized is located on the Jordan side of the Jordan river.

Also, Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Land of Canaan is located in western Jordan.
In northern Jordan there is a small creek where an angel met and wrestled with the patriarch Jacob.
The rock struck by Moses to bring forth water and the patriarch Aaron’s tomb are both in southern Jordan.
The ruins of the fortress of the Ammonites are on a mountain overlooking downtown Amman. This is the site where King David had Bathsheba’s husband Uriah the Hittite killed.

Israel

Average Maximum Temperatures in Israel (deg C)

Population Size

7.7 million

Official language

Hebrew

Currency

USD $1 = 3.78* ILS (Shekels)

* subject to change

Passport & Visas

A validity of at least 6 months is required for all passports. Upon entry, it is standard practice to request a ‘loose leaf’ page rather than have your passport stamped, this is because some countries may not permit entry to those who have visited Israel.

Time difference

GMT +2 (6 hrs before SG time)