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Friday, 17 May 2013 13:29

13 Days - Holy Land, Sinai, and Jordan

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Day 1 : Departure to the Holy Land

UA 747-422 TPE DepartureYour spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart from your country on an overnight flight

Day 2 : Arrival to the Holy Land

arrival-hallYou will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel  for dinner before you rest.

Day 3 : The Galilee

240px-Sea of Galilee 2008With Bible in hand, cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee aboard a Kinnereth Sailing Company boat. Along the way, participate in a special on board worship service. Travel to Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee. Visit the synagogue which stands on the site where Jesus taught. Recall his teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (Matt.4: 13, 23). At Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar, you’ll learn about the “Ancient Boat”, a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus would have sailed. Travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached to the people (Matt. 5-7). At Tabgha, the traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the 5000, you’ll visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9:10-17). You’ll also visit the Chapel of the Primacy where three times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). At the River Jordan you can remember your baptism in the Yardenit Baptismal Site.

Day 4: Tibirias, Nazareth, Megiddo and Caesarea-Back to Tibirias

cityscape-frm-hotel-cc-indiana-jsamIn the early morning boat ride through the Sea of Galilee to the ruins of Capernaum to visit the Synagogue and the house of St. Peter then travel to Tabgha to visit the church of Multiplication where Jesus fed 5000 then to Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. The afternoon travel through the Jordan valley to Jericho, the oldest and lowest city on earth continue to Jerusalem the first panoramic view then hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 5: Through Jordan Valley to Bet Shaan –Jericho-Bethlehem- First View to Jerusalem

BethlehemChurch3Visit the ruins of Beit Shean which was continuously inhabited for 5000 years and was one of the Roman cities Jesus passed on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem .Travel to Jericho and visit the ruins of the ancient city, which was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6: 1, 2, 20). From Jericho, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4: 1-11). Even today, the road from Jericho to Jerusalem twists for miles as it climbs from below sea level into the Judean mountains. Jesus traveled the nearby Roman road, the setting of His parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30-36).. In Bethlehem, you’ll visit the cave revered as the place where Jesus was born (Matt. 1: 18 - 25; Luke 2: 1- 7). The church, which was constructed on the site, is the world’s oldest functioning church. Nearby you’ll view Shepherds’ Field where the Good News was first heard- Drive towards Jerusalem for first panoramic view..

Day 6: Jerusalem

sepulchreVisit the Haas Promenade and enjoy a panoramic view from the south of Jerusalem, the Old City walls and the hill called Mount Moriah where Abraham was commanded by God to offer Isaac as a burnt offering (Gen. 22: 2, 4). View the Kidron Valley and the Valley of Gehenna. Stand atop the Mount of Olives as Jesus did and enjoy a remarkable view of the “Golden City” of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives (Acts 1: 9 - 12). Visit the Chapel of the Ascension. Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus prayed (Matt. 26: 36 - 44). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas where Jesus was imprisoned for a night (Matt. 26: 57 - 65). Stand in the Upper Room, revered as the place of the Last Supper (Mark 14: 12 - 26). View the site of King David’s Tomb. Visit and worship at the Garden Tomb,

Day 7: Jerusalem and the Old City

DSC 4252Visit the Southern Wall Excavations of the ancient Temple including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. Walk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City once lined with shops, now partially restored. View the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-31) where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23: 1-11). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and stand in reverence at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Day 8: Masada –Qumaran- Dead Sea

massadaVisit Masada, Herod’s mountaintop fortress which became the last stronghold of the Jewish Rebellion against the Romans. Ride the cable car to the top to explore. Peer down upon the remains of the Roman camps and siege ramp below. Time permitting, Travel to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery, to discuss the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the Dead Sea , you’ll stop briefly at the Shores of the Dead Sea for a quick dip in the salt and mineral laden waters. Over Nights On Eilat

Day 9: Eilat-Taba Border- Sinai

EilatTransfer to Taba Boarder, meet and assist at the Egyptian side by our representative and transfer to Morgen Land Village 4 stars Deluxe Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: St. Sinai- Taba Border-Amman

sinaiTransfer to Taba Boarder, meet and assist at the Egyptian side by our representative and transfer to Morgen Land Village 4 stars Deluxe Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Petra - Jordan

petraEarly morning drive to Petra via the desert high way 240Km. Explore the breath-taking Nabatean city of Petra, which was carved out of the rose-red sandstone about 2,000 years ago. The tour starts on horseback, passing by the Obelisk Tomb and then proceeding on foot through the Siq -the narrow gorge that leads to Petra’s most impressive monument, the Treasury. Then on to the Street of Facades, the Theater, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, the Monumental Arch & Qasr el-Bint Faroun

Day 12: Petra –Madaba –Alenby Bridge to  Tel Aviv

madaba

Early morning Leave Petra to Madaba the Famous Byzantine Mosaics and the mosaic map ancient Palestine witch located on the floor of the GREEK ORTHODOX CHRCH St. George the 6th century AD map, then to Allemby bridge to Tel Aviv Arrival Tel Aviv Dinner and Over Nights.

 

Day 13: Departure to the airport

UA 747-422 TPE DepartureTransfer to Tel Aviv Airport for departure flight

 

 

 

Friday, 17 May 2013 11:19

8 Days in the Holyland

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Day 1 : Arrival

arrival-hallThe group will be met and assisted by our representative at Tel Aviv Airport, transfer to the Hotel in Tiberia for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Caesarea, Nazareth, Megiddo, and Tiberia

cityscape-frm-hotel-cc-indiana-jsamIn the morning visit Caesarea at the beautiful Mediterranean coast where Paul was jailed and on his third defense spoke on his own behalf before king Agrippa (act26). Then travel to Nazareth to visit the church of the Annunciation, then the Synagogue where Jesus stood and read from the Scripture. Then visit Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s spring. Then travel to Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle of transferring the water into wine. The ends of the day visit Megiddo and then travel to Tiberias. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 3: Tiberia, Sea of Galilee, Jordan valley, Jericho, Jerusalem

240px-Sea of Galilee 2008In the early morning boat ride through the Sea of Galilee to the ruins of Capernaum to visit the Synagogue and the house of St. Peter then travel to Tabgha to visit the church of Multiplication where Jesus fed 5000 then to Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. The afternoon travel through the Jordan valley to Jericho, the oldest and lowest city on earth continue to Jerusalem the first panoramic view then hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 4: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem

BethlehemChurch3In the early morning visit the Shepherd’s Field where the angel appeared to the Shepherds and announced the birth of Jesus Christ. Then visit the church of Nativity, where Jesus was born. In the afternoon travel to Jerusalem visit Mt. Zion, the last supper room, King David tomb then to St. Peter in Galicantu.
Travel to Ein Karem to visit the church of the Visitation and the house of John the Baptist and then to Bethlehem, overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 5: Jerusalem, Mt. of olives, Jerusalem

Mount-of-OliveIn the morning travel to Jerusalem and start with the visit of the churches in Mount of Olives; the Chapel of Ascension, Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit and the walking down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the church of all Nations. Walking through St. Stephan gate and visit St. Anne’s church and the pool of Bethesda. Walking through the Via Dolorosa till the church of the Holy Sepulcher,dinner and overnight in Bethlehem,

Day 6: Masada, Qumran, and Jerusalem

cablecar3After breakfast we start our tour to Masada ascending descending by cable car, you will visit the Northern Palace, the ancient Synagogue and the Fourth Century Church, covering most of the places on the mountain, listening to the history of Masada from your experienced guide. Then visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Bathing in the Dead Sea and then continuing to Jerusalem or Bethlehem. Overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 7: Jerusalem, Dome of The Rock, Jewish Quarter, and the New City

DSC 4252After breakfast we will begin our day to the old city of Jerusalem visit the Dom of the rock and Alaqsa mosque going to the walling wall and city of david walking through the Jewish quarter. Afternoon we will visit the new city of Jerusalem the Israeli museum and the model on the time of the temple, and then back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Departure to the airport

UA 747-422 TPE DepartureTransfer to the Airport.