ISRAEL , EGYPT &JORDAN-9 NIGHTS & 10 DAYS
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Day 1 | Cairo city tourArrival Cairo Airport meet and assist then we start our city tour of Cairo, visit the famous Cairomarket and shop for some Egyptian Perfumes, Papyrus paper Transfer to the hotel for some restand in the evening we go for a memorable Nile Cruise on the River Nile with the Folkloric showwith Belly Dancer and Dinner on board. Overnight stay at hotel in Cairo |
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Day 2 | Egypt Cairo to St. Cathrine via SuezrAfter breakfast we continue with the city tour of this ancient capital city. On the west bank of theNile, facing Cairo and on top of the Giza plateau rise the three Pyramids erected by Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus , guarded by the mysterious Sphinx which is a mythical statue with the body of a lion and a human head. The three pyramids and the sphinx are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Take an opportunity to click snaps with the ever famous Pyramids and Sphinx. We then proceed on a panoramic city tour of Cairo passing the Cairo Tower, one of the most recent landmarks of Cairo rising to a height of 187 meters, the famous blue mosque with blue mosaic walls, Mari Mina church dating back to the early 5th centuries. We also visit the Old church of Cairo, and the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. After lunch we start our journey to the city of St.Kathrine located in the Sinai Desert, a scenic 6 hours bus journey. We drive through the famous Suez Canal and enter the Asian part of Egypt. We see the likely place where the Red Sea had parted. On our way we visit the Springs of Moses (The water of Marah) (Exodus15:22-25). Also get a view of the place of Elim (Exodus 15:27) and the place of Rephidim (Exodus 17:8-13).We reach St.Kathrine in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in St.Cathrine |
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Day 3 | Egypt St. Cathrine (Sinai)After breakfast this morning we visit the foot of famous Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19) where Moses received the Ten Commandments from GOD. Visit the famous St. Kathrine Monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai where we visit the Moses Well and the ever famous Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-6), a tree of its kind in the whole world. Take an opportunity to pray and click memorable snaps with the Burning bush. We then leave St.Kathrine and proceed for Taba Border (Israel) by road. After 2 hours drive through the beautiful cost of the Red Sea we will be met on arrival at the border (Israel) and after immigration and visa formalities we start our journey by road in the promised land of Bible, through southern Israel. Proceed via the beautiful city of Eilat situated on the banks of Red Sea. We halt for lunch and continue our tour. On the way we make a brief halt at Saddom and Gamora and watch Lots wife's Pillar of Salt. We arrive Jerusalem in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Jerusalem |
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Day 4 | Israel Mount of Olives- GethsamaneAfter breakfast we ascend the Mt. of Olives overlooking the Holy City of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of the Ascension, (Luke 24:50-51) which commemorates the ascent of Jesus to Heaven. The Pater Noster Church, (Matt 24:3) where according to tradition, lies the cave where Jesus brought his disciples and spoke to them about the mystery of the end. It is also believed to be the place, Jesus gave the Lord's Prayer to his disciples (Matt 6:9-13). We will stop at the Chapel of Dominius Flevit, where Jesus wept over the imminent destruction of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41- 44). The chapel is built in the shape of a tear as a poignant reminder to this event. Then we visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while Judas betrayed him to the Romans (Luke22:39-46).Take a look at Olive trees in the garden which are more than 100 years old. Visit the Basilica of the Agony (Church of all Nations), which stands out from afar. After lunch its time to move on to Ein Karem - the city of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist, son of Elizabeth & Zechariah and the Church of Visitation (Luke 1:39-56). Proceed via the Monastery of the Cross to Mt. Zion. Visit the Cenacle - the room of the Last Supper (Matt26:17-29) and the Tomb of King David. This also believed to be the place of Pentecost (Acts2:1-4).We also visit the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu which symbolizes Peter's Denial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-62) as He had prophesied at the Last Supper. Later we visit the House of the high priest, Caiphas, where Jesus was imprisoned. Visit the Pit (Dungeon) below the house of Caiphas. There after we shall visit Bethany where we shall see the Tomb of Lazarus. (John11:38-44). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Jerusalem |
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Day 5 | Israel old city -BethlehemAfter breakfast we pause at Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man and then wetake the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief) (Mark 15:1- 47), 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. We will see the Pilate's Judgment 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. Below the Convent is the Lithostrotos where Jesus was publicly tried and where the Roman soldiers mocked him. We make a brief halt for lunch. 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. We will also be visiting the Garden Tomb then brief halt for lunch then we visit Wailing Wall, Mask of Alaska, then visit the Yad Vashem a memorial fir the Holocaust museum then pass thrugh the Parliament building (No Stop) Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bethlehem |
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Day 6 | Israel - Jericho- Dead Sea- BethlehemAfter breakfast we enter Bethlehem located in the Judah province (Mark 2:10-15). It was here that the Angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds of Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod. Here David tended his flocks until he was anointed King of Israel. Get a memorable chance to visit the Church of the Nativity- (the birthplace of Jesus) and thereafter also visit the City of David, Manger Square, Shepherds field Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St.Jerome, Milk Grotto. After lunch we drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Qumran, the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We drive past the rift valley and enter Jericho, believed from carbon tests to be the oldest city in the world. It is also the place where Jesus stopped on his way to Jerusalem on the eve of the Pass-over and where Jesus cured the blind man during His stay at Zacchaeus' house. After that we visit the Mount of Temptation (Matthew 4: 1-4) where Jesuswas tempted by the devil. We also visit the Sigamore tree (Luke 19:1-10) which Zacchaeus had climbed to see Jesus. we descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (1305 ft. below sea level). We make a brief stop at a private beach, and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals.. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bethlehem |
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Day 7 | Bethlehem- Jaffa- Cana - NazarethAfter breakfast checkout from hotel and drive thru to Jaffa & Tel-Aviv and visiting Caesarea and the Roman Aquaduct. Proceed to Haifa, Mt.Carmel stopping at Stella Maris Monatery and then we continue to Muhraqa, (Kings 18:20-40) the place of sacrifice and the site where Prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Ba'al. Drive to Nazareth visiting the ancient wedding church where Jesus performed His first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Take an opportunity to taste and buy the famous Cana wine. Later visit Mt Tabor the site of Transfiguration. Arrival Nazareth, check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Nazareth |
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Day 8 | Sea of Galilee - CapernaumAfter breakfast, boat ride across the sea of Galilee where hesus walked on the water, visit Mt.of Beatitude, where Jesus delivered his first Sermon, Then visit Tabgha, and the primacy of St.Peters and Capernaum, where Jesus grew up and has the home of St.peters and drive to Baptismal site along the Jordan river valley return to your hotel Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Nazareth |
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Day 9 | Amman City- Mount Nebo-MadabaAfter early check out & breakfast drive to Sheikh Hussain Bridge and cross over to Jordan visit to Mt.Nebo is presumed to be the site of Moses's death and burial place. At top of the mountain is a Franciscan Church with beautiful 4th and 6th century mosaics. Visit the Serpent Monument near the Church. From a platform in front of the church you can take in a breathtaking view like Moses across the Jordan valley and the Dead Sea, Jericho to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. This is the place from where God showed Moses the Promised Land from a distance. After lunch we then visit Madaba, the city of Mosaics", only 30kms south of Amman. This lovely town is home of St. George's Church which houses the Madaba Map, a 6th century Byzantine Mosaic map showing ancient Palestine, Egypt, Jerusalem and other holy sites. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Amman |
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Day 10 | DepartureAfter breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Amman Airport for our flight To India Our offer Includes:
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