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Holy Land Pilgrimage- 09
Days- Jordan
– Israel - Egypt
ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS:
Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jordan, Mt.Nebo, Madaba, Visit
Mt. Thabor by private taxi, Nativity Church, Garden of Gethsemane,
Golgotha , Way Of The Cross, Cana, Tiberias, Jericho, Sea Of Galilee,
Capernaum, Mt. of Olives, Mt. Calvary, Dead Sea, Tomb of King
David, Monastery of St.Catherine, Visit Mt.Sinai, Egyptian Church,
Museum, River Nile, Sphinx, Pyramids.
Day 01:
Amman: Mount Nebo
Assemble at Airport at Check-in starts at Flight departs
at Arrive Connect departs at Amman. Arrive at Queen Alia International
Airport Meet & assist through all formalities .Then Proceed
to visit Mount Nebo. Mount Nebo: The trip south of Amman along
the 5,000 years old King’s Highway is one of the most memorable
journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient
sites of Jordan, the memorial of Moses, and the presumed site
of the prophet's death and burial place. From a platform in front
of the church one can enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan
Valley and the Dead Sea. Proceed to Hotel. Dinner, Overnight stay
at Amman.
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Day 02: Amman-Nazareth-Cana
After Breakfast, Check-out hotel. Proceed to Sheik Hussein
Bridge to cross the border. Complete the customs & emigration
formalities. Enter into Israel. Lunch at Restaurant. Then Visit
Nazareth the boyhood town of Jesus and home of Mary and Joseph and
visit the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the grotto where
Archangel Gabriel appeared to announce that she would bear a son,
Jesus. We also stop by Joseph's work shop. Then Visit Cana where
Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the
wedding feast. Check-in hotel.Dinner. Overnight stay at Nazareth
Day 03:
Sea of Galilee–Capernaum–Jordan River–Nazareth
– Jerusalem
After break fast, Check-out Hotel. Visit Mount Tabor. Visit
Capernaum the centre of Jesus' ministry after he left Nazareth we
stop at Tabgha the Church of the Multiplication of the Five Loaves
and Two Fishes and the expressive church of the Beatitudes, where
Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. This morning we drive through
the landscapes of Galilee and later for a ride in a replica of a
Galilean fishing boat of that time, on the Sea of Galilee and where
Jesus calmed the storm and walked on the water. We make a stop at
St. Peter's house, the Church of Primacy of Peter and the place
where Jesus bestowed St. Peter with his authority. This is believed
to be the place where Jesus dined with his disciples, the flat rock
known as Mensa Christy, Chris's table to commemorate this event.
Lunch.Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal
site. Then visit Jericho where we stop and view Qarantalgh, the
traditional Mount of Temptation and Sycamore Tree. It is also the
place where Jesus stopped on the way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of
the Passover and where Jesus cured the blind man during his stay
at Zachaeus house. Proceed to Bethlehem. Check-in hotel. Dinner.
Overnight stay at Jerusalem / Bethlehem
Day 04:
Old City of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall–Ein
Karem
After Breakfast. Then proceed to the pools of Beit
Hasda, where Jesus held the crippled man. And from there we take
the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief), traditionally accepted as the last
route trodden by Jesus. Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to Golgotha,
the place where Jesus was crucified marking significant events along
the route. You will see the Pilate's Judgments Hall, the Chapel
of the Flagellation where according to tradition, the Roman soldiers
scourged Jesus and placed a crown of thorns on His head the Ecce
Homo Arch and the Convent of the Sisters of Zion. Early tradition
held that Pontius Pilate stood here and thundered "Ecce Homo!"
Which means "Behold the man?" Which is what Pilate said
when he presented Jesus to the crowd? However, we now know that
pagan Emperor Hadrian constructed the arch. Below the Convent are
the Lithotrities where Jesus was publicly tried and where the Roman
soldiers mocked him. The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside
the Church of the Holy Sepulcher visible from the distance with
two silver domes. Also "The Tomb" widely believed to be
the part of the stone that covered Jesus Tomb.Visit the CenacleLast
Supper Room, the tomb of King David and (the other upper room).
Then we go to the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the
holiest place for the Jewish religion. Lunch.Visit EinKarem, located
in the hills next to a little spring. This is the city of Judah
and Birthplace of John the Baptist, son of Elizabeth & Zechariah
and the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Dead Sea, the lowest point
on earth (1305 ft. below sea level), again make a brief stop at
a private beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant
water, rich in minerals. Proceed to Bethania. Visit Bethania the
Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Visit Lazarus’s Tomb. Back
to hotel.Dinner and overnight stay at Jerusalem/Bethlehem
Day 05:
Mount of Olives-Gethsemane-Bethlehem
After break fast, proceed to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view
of Jerusalem. Visit sanctuaries of Pater Nester Ascension. Walk
along the Palm Sunday road down to the chapel of Dominoes Flevit
where Jesus wept over eminent destruction of Jerusalem and Garden
of Gethsemani. Where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the
Romans. Visit the Basilica of agony and Tomb of St. Mary. We also
will visit the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, which symbolizes
Peter's Denial of Jesus as he has prophesied at the Last Supper
and then visit the traditional house of high priest, Caiaphas, where
Jesus was imprisoned. Then proceed to Bethlehem to visit the shepherd’s
field, which is located in the Judah province. It was here that
the Angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds of Bethlehem
during the reign of King Herod. Also, here David tended his flocks
until he was anointed King of Israel. Lunch. We then visit the Church
of Nativity the birthplace of Jesus and the City of David, Manager
Square; Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St. Jerome. Then we visit Milk
Grotto. Dinner and overnight stay at Jerusalem / Bethlehem
Day 06:
Taba – Sinai
Break fast at hotel. Check out Hotel. Proceed
to Taba. On the way View Qumran caves, view statue of Loth’s
wife & we shall drop by the Red Sea for few minutes. Arrive
Taba. Finish the Customs and Emigration formalities at the Israel
side, Enter into Egypt. Complete the emigration and customs formalities.
Then proceed to Sinai. Visit St. Catherine Monastery. Set beneath
the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.
Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great
centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. Within
its imposing walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich
in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures
is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the
Vatican's itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly
on the site of the Burning Bush. View the beautiful and historical
Sinai Mountains. Check-in hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Sinai.
Day 07:
Pyramids, Sphnix, Old Cairo, Christain Church
After breakfast visit to Pyramids, Sphinx,
Old Cairo, Christian Church. However, it traditionally begins with
the visit of the Holy Family to Egypt. Evening proceeds to Cruising
on the River Nile, dinner & Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 08:
Egyptian Museum-departure to Airport
After Breakfast, Visit Egyptian Museum, then Proceed
to Airport. Check-in starts at Connect.
Day 09:
Arrival at your respective Airport
TOUR FARE
INCLUDES:
Air tickets, All taxes, Visa fees, Border Tax, 4 Star hotel stay
on twin-sharing basis, Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sight
seeing in air-conditioned coach, Full days of tour with the service
of local guides, Gift voucher & Medical Insurance . |
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TOUR FARE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Tips to Guide, driver and portage, Personal expenses, Telephone
charges, Laundry charges, Beverages, Shopping expenses, Plus anything
which is not included/mentioned in the ‘tour fare includes’
list given above.
Tour Conditions:
– Any change in Airline or Hotel charge will affect
the tour cost.
• The company has the right to postpone or cancel
the tour and also change the flight without prior notice.
• The passengers are fully responsible for any
illness and injuries occurred during the travel. We advice to take
Travel Insurance.
• 100% Cancellation charge apply if cancelled
within 7 days of travel.
• Once Tour has commenced no refund is made for
unused services.
• Any service provided apart form the group is
charged extra.
• Visa issuance is sole discretion of the Embassy
and we do not undertake to maneuver.
• The company shall not be liable in any
manner whatsoever, in connection with the documentation, baggage,
registration, transportation, Insurance,
accident, delay, cancellation, suspension, improper arrangements
or any other eventuality
• No claim or complaint of whatsoever nature and
or any claim for damages shall be entertained and or admitted for
consideration if lodged with the Company
beyond 30days from the end of our services.
Requirements for registration to be submitted to our office30 days
prior to departure date:
• Original Passport.
• Passport with minimum validity of 6 months.
• Two Passport size photographs.
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