HOLY LAND TOUR
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Direct Flights saves your time on travel
Daily Mass
Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis
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| DAY 1 HAIFA TIBERIUS |
| Day 01 - Haifa - Mt. Tabor - Galilee - Tiberiu |
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You will be met on arrival at Ben Gurion Airport early in the morning and assisted through immigration. After breakfast en route we shall travel onwards to Haifa, Israel's largest port city, built on the slopes of Mt. Carmel. Visit the famous Persian Hanging Gardens for a view of the Bahai Shrine.
We then make a brief halt at the Elijah cave at Stella Marris and then we continue to Muhraqa, the place of sacrifice and the site where Prophet Elijah defeated the False Prophets of Ba'al. Later we visit Cana where Jesus performed His first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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| DAY 2 SEA OF GALILEE |
| Day 02 - Galilee - Capernaum - Cana - Nazareth |
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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 Visit Capernaum - the center of Jesus' ministry after He left Nazareth. We stop at Tabgha- the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes and the expressive Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount.
We make a brief halt 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 Christ or Christ's table commemorates this event. Continue with a drive to Mt. Tabor, the sacred site of the Transfiguration. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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| Day 3 YARDENIT JERICHO JERUSALEM |
| Day 03 - Jordan Valley - Jericho - Qumran - Dead Sea - Jerusalem |
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Today you will leave Galilee for Jerusalem via the Jordan Valley. We stop at Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional baptismal, site, and then visit in Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus and home of Mary and Joseph. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the grotto where Archangel Gabriel appeared to announce that she would bear a son, Jesus drive along the Jordan Valley bypassing the Ancient city of Jericho, believed to be the oldest city on earth, and viewing en route Mt. Quarantal, where Jesus spent 40 days when Satan tried to tempt him.
It is also the place where Jesus stopped on his way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and where Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zachaeus house. Descend to the Dead Sea' the lowest point on earth (400 m. below sea level), make a brief stop at a beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals. Proceed to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at hotel - Bethlehem/Jerusalem
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| Day 4 Bethlehem |
| Day 04 - Ein Karem - Mt. Zion - Bethlehem |
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We will visit Ein Karem - the city of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist, son of Elizabeth & Zechariah and the Church of Visitation. We then visit Mt Zion with the upper room and King David's Tomb. We also visit the church of St. Peter Gallicantu the site where Jesus was imprisoned by the High Priest before he was turned over to the Romans and the church of Dormition.
Onto Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. Visit the Church of Nativity and the Manger Square, view the Shepherds Fields and if possible visit Rachel's Tomb. Dinner and overnight at hotel - Bethlehem/Jerusalem
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| DAY 5 NEW JERUSALEM BETHLEHEM & EIN KAREM DEPARTURE |
| Day 05 - Old City of Jerusalem |
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Today we take the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief), traditionally accepted as the last route by Jesus. We will follow the Stations of the Cross to the Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified marking significant events along the route; the Chapel of the Flagellation where, according to tradition, the Roman soldiers scourged Jesus and placed the thorn crown on His head, the Ecce Homo Arch.
The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher visible from the distance, with its two silver domes. Also "The Tomb" widely believed to be part of the stone that covered Jesus Tomb.
From here we proceed to the western wall and onwards along the Ella valley and Latrun, a strategic hill top overlooking the city of Jerusalem to Tel Aviv and Jaffa to see the house of Simon the Tanner and visit St. Peter's Church.Then we go for your shopping at the Israeli Open Market. Dinner and overnight at hotel - Bethlehem/Jerusalem.
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| DAY 6 JERUSALEM OLD CITY |
| Day 06 - Mt of Olives - Bethany - Garden of Gethsemane - Garden Tomb - Time Elevator |
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We start in the morning. Then visit the Mt of Olives with the Church of Ascension, which commemorates the ascent of Jesus to heaven, the Paternoster Church where Jesus taught prayers to his Disciples according to tradition. Then continue to the panoramic view of Mt. of Olives and from there, along the Sunday Palm Tree Road by foot to the Gethsemane Gardens where Jesus was arrested, on the way visit the Dominus Flavit Church, where Jesus wept over the coming destruction of Jerusalem. The chapel is built in the shape of a tear as a poignant reminder to this event.
In the evening we will have Festive Ceremony with certificate and JP badges (each pilgrim receives golden cross badge of JP means Jerusalem pilgrim). Then you will be transferred to Ben Gurion airport for your flight back home. Shalom and good bye hope to welcome you very soon back to Israel.
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INCLUSIONS :
- Direct Return Flight on El Al
- Daily mass
- Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure at Ben Gurion Airport.
- Escorted group transfers on arrival and departure.
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- 6 full days sightseeing as per program
- Government licensed tour guide
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Entrance feesas per suggested itinerary
- 5 Nights hotel accommodation on Twin Sharing basis
- Breakfast on arrival
- 6 lunches en route
- 1 bottle of mineral water 1 litre per day per Pax
- Cable car at Jericho
- Time Elevator
- Visa
- Tips to guide / driver
EXCLUSIONS
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
- Self-insurance
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