Religious Sites

Two bombs were detonated in a Catholic cathedral on Jolo island, southern Philippines, on Jan. 27, killing 20 people and injuring dozens of others. The first bomb went off during a service, while the second one was detonated after soldiers responded to the scene. Islamist militant group Daesh (ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack.

15 days, 14 nights. Highlights: In Cairo, Egypt, pyramids, Egyptian Museum/fly to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor temples/4-night Nile cruise/King Tut's Tomb, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut/horse-carriage ride to Temple of Edfu/Temple of Kom Ombo/fly to Jordan for Petra, Wadi Rum/in Jerusalem, Israel, visit Western Wall, walk Via Dolorosa and see Dead Sea Scrolls at Israel Museum. $3,950 ppdo. Single supp., $1,200. Amazing Global Travel (Chandler, AZ; 480/840-1947, amazingglobaltravel.com).