Israel Holyland Trip

Ahmedabad  – Amman

Assemble at Ahmedabad /Mumbai/Delhi International Airport. Arrive Amman at Meet by our representative. 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 Umayyad 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. Proceed to Hotel. Dinner, Overnight at Hotel

Amman Petra Amman (Optional)

OPTIONAL PETRA VISIT After early breakfast we drive to the 2nd wonders in the world PETRA, for a full day tour to the Red Rose City Petra one of the greatest and most beautiful archaeological sites in the world. You will begin an unforgettable trip by foot through the narrow passage between the massive walls of rock that provides the main access to the ancient site. Entering Petra through this chasm till we reach our first glimpse of the Treasury, whose towering facade bedecked with magnificent columns was made famous in the final sequence of the popular Hollywood film/Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade later we will visit the theater, the Royal Tombs, the Great Temple, and the Petra Church after lunch drop in to see MOSES’SPRING before leaving Petra. This spring is still flowing today back to the hotel stay overnight – Amman (Those who are not joining this Petra visit will remain at hotel).

Amman – Nazareth – Cana

After Breakfast, Check out Hotel Proceed to Sheik Hussain Bridge to cross the border. 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. Special weeding Mass in the Cana Church Dinner overnight at hotel.

Nazareth – Cana – 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.

Haifa – Mt. Carmel –Ein-Karem – 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. 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 Bethlehem. Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel

Old City of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall – Jericho -Dead Sea 

After Breakfast. Then proceed to the pools of BeitHasda, 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). Proceed to Jericho where we stop and view Qarantal, the traditional Mount and 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 buoyant water, rich in minerals.  Precede to Bithynia .Visit Bethany the Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Visit Lazarus’s Tomb. Then we go to the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Back to hotel.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Mount of Olives – Gethsemane- Bethlehem

Breakfast… 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 DorminousFlevit 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.

Bethlehem – Taba

After breakfast, Check-out Hotel. Proceed to Taba.  ArriveTaba. Finish the Customs and Emigration formalities at the Israel side. Enter into Egypt. Complete the emigration and customs formalities..  Check-in hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Taba – Sinai  –Cairo

Breakfast at hotel.Then proceedto 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 Dahab. Check-in hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Cairo

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 dynastyEgyptian 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 yearsSphinx and the old churches of Cairo. Free time and then we proceed for. Cursing on Nile River Dinner on board and proceed to Cairo Airport

Cairo – Sharhja

After Breakfast, Check-out hotel. Proceed to Cairo International airport to board flight to Sharhja.Today, On arrival meet your local representative outside the baggage hall and proceed to Dubai hotel. Enroute to your conveniently located hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. In the evening enjoy Indian dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel

Dubai  City Tour – Desert Safari

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today start your day discovering the new and old of Dubai. Start you tour by a photo-stop at the Dubai Creek where you can see the traditional Abra – the water taxi. Later you have some free time at the Dubai Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Drive past the most magnificent Jumeirah Mosque where you can see beautiful Islamic architecture, the Jumeirah Beach and stop for photo at Burj Al Arab the most luxurious and tallest standing hotel in the world. We will also visit the man made wonder – the Dubai Palm Island and stop outside the Atlantis hotel. Later drive on the famous Sheikh Zayed road – one of the busiest roads of Dubai and view the Dubai Marina… Later this afternoon, enjoy the adventurous Desert Safari tour, where skilled drivers take you in a private four wheel drive vehicle through huge golden sand dunes up and down. Experience the most thrilling and fulfilling ride of your life. At the desert camp enjoy belly dancing and Tanura – traditional dance show with dinner Over night at hotel.

Full day in Dubai

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Free time on own till lunch. This afternoon we drop you for shopping at Lulu malland then in the evening we proceed to Sharhjaairport to board our flight to Ahmedabad /Mumbai

Sharhja– Ahmedabad /Ahmedabad

Midnight we board our flight to Ahmedabad /Mumbai. Arrive back home with wonderful memories of the tour and all the new friends and families that you met, we are sure you will relive the memories over and over again. We thank you for choosing to tour with us.

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