A PILGRIM TOUR TO THE HOLY LAND
JORDAN –ISRAEL- EGYPT
Day 01- GOA – Middle East – Amman
Assemble at Goa International Airport at 02.00 hrs. Check in starts at 02.25 hrs. Depart from Goa at 0525 hrs Arrive Amman at 11.40 hrs. Meet by our representative. Then complete the customs & immigration formalities. Then proceed to Madaba (the city of Mosaics), Greek Orthodox Church of St. George Madaba is a capital city of Madaba Governorate of Jordan, which has a population of about 60.000. Madaba is the fifth most populous town in Jordan. It is best known for its Byzantine and mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of Palestine and the Nile delta. Madaba is located 30 miles south-west of the capital Amman. Proceed to 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. Lunch at Restaurant. Proceed to Hotel. Dinner, Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02- Amman – Petra (240 Km, 4 hrs)
After Breakfast,. Proceed to Petra . Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra is believed to have been settled as early as 9,000 BC, and it was possibly established in the 4th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. Visit Petra . Lunch at Restaurant. Evening back to Amman. Dinner, Overnight at Hotel in Amman.
Day 03- Amman – Nazareth – Cana
After Breakfast, Check out Hotel Proceed to Sheik Hussein Bridge to cross the border(02 Hrs 30 min). Complete the customs & emigration formalities. Enter into Israel. 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 workshop Then Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Nazereth
Day 04 – Sea of Galilee – Capernaum–Jordan River
After Breakfast, 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. Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal site. Dinner. Overnight at hotel in Nazereth
Day 05 – Nazareth – Haifa – Mt. Carmel – Bethlehem
After Breakfast, Check-out Hotel Continue via the city of Caesarea 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. Then make a brief halt at the “Home of Eujoh”. Lunch at Restaurant. View the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Continue via the city of Caesarea then Proceed to Joppa St Peter’s Church. Proceed to Bethlehem. Free time for shopping. Later Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel in Bethlehem.
Day 06 – Old City of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall – Jericho – Dead Sea
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 Cenacle – Last Supper Room, the tomb of King David and – (the other upper room). Precede to Jericho where we stop visit the Sycamore Tree it is also the place where Jesus stopped on this way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and were Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zachaeus house. Lunch. 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 water, rich in minerals. Proceed to Bethany .Visit Bethany the Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Visit Lazarus’s Tomb. Then we go to to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 07 – Ein Karem – Mount of Olives – Gethsemane- Bethlehem –
Breakfast… Visit Ein Karem, Located on 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 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 Dorminous Flevit where Jesus wept over eminent destruction of Jerusalem and Garden of Gethsemane. 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 Hotel.
Day 08 – Bethlehem – Taba
After breakfast, Check-out Hotel. Proceed to Taba. (5 hours drive) Arrive Taba. Finish the Customs and Emigration formalities at the Israel side. Enter into Egypt. Complete the emigration and customs formalities. Check-in hotel. Lunch at Hotel Restaurant after Lunch Free Time Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Taba.
Day 09 – Taba – Sinai – St.Catherine Monastery – Cairo
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out Hotel. Then proceed to Sinai. View the beautiful and historical Sinai Mountains. 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. Quite simply, the monastery is a defining feature of the Holy Land. Proceed to Cairo. Lunch at restaurant. On the way to Cairo we cross the famous Suez Canal. Arrive Cairo Overnight at Hotel in Cairo.
Day 10 – Cairo
After Breakfast. Then Proceed to the old churches of Cairo the oldest in Egypt originally Then the Visit Egyptian Museum. The Museum holds the largest and finest collection of Antiquities from old middle and new kingdoms as well as the late period also the collection of King Tutankhamen in a private wing , view the Cairo Tower Built in 1962 Egypt tallest structure at 187m Lunch. Proceeds to Cruising on the River Nile. Dinner on board. Enjoy the Shows on board Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 – Cairo – Middle East
After Breakfast check out hotel Proceed on a visit to Pyramids, The Great Pyramid of Giza (also called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt, and in a historical irony is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that survives substantially intact. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2551 BC. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years Sphinx. Proceeds to the Cairo Airport for final departure to Mumbai
Day 12 – –Middle East – GOA
Arrive GOA with happy memories.
Tour Ends
INR 97,000/-
(Cost based on 45 full paying pax traveling together)
Cost Includes:
Return Airfare ex- Goa on any Middle East air
Airport taxes, Govt taxes
3*& 4* Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
All the relevant entrance fees included in Israel, Egypt & Amman
All in luxury a/c vehicle with English speaking govt. licensed guide
Israel, Egypt & Jordan Visa
Israel, Egypt & Jordan Border taxes
Service of an Tour Manager
Tips, Porterage to Guide & Driver
Travel Insurance up to 69Yrs (only for citizen holding Indian Passport)
Cost does not include:
The cost of Passport
Additional meals other than specified in the itinerary and also food & drinks not forming part of group menus
Laundry, beverages, telephone charges, and anything which is not included in the cost includes
Coffee, tea in the evening
Documents required for your Visa
Colour Xerox copy of Passport (first 2 pages & last 2 pages)
1 Colour Photographs with white background (3.5 x 4.5)
Passport with minimum validity of 6 months
Pan Card
Aadhar Card
Conditions:
A non-refundable deposit of Rs.35, 000/- has to paid at the time of booking. Balance amount should be paid 25 days prior to the departure.
Note:
All passengers must travel together on the outbound journey. Changes in return journey dates are subject to confirmation Hotel / Flight price subject to change with / without notice. Subject to RBI regulations. BTQ Passengers only.