Holy land Tours - 8 Nights / 9 Days Rev.Fr. Nelson Job OCD (17th Oct - 25th Oct 2010) : Holy land Tours - 8 Nights / 9 Days

Holy land Tours - 8 Nights / 9 Days Rev.Fr. Nelson Job OCD (17th Oct - 25th Oct 2010) :
Holy land Tours - 8 Nights / 9 Days


Jordan - Israel - Palestine - Sinai - Egypt with Rev.Fr. Nelson Job OCD

Day 01

Cochin –Bahrain - Amman

Assemble at Cochin International airport. Arrive Amman. Meet by our representative.
Then Proceed to visit Mount Nebo.

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 Holyland, passing through a string of ancient sites of Jordan, the memorial of Moses, and the presumed site of prophet's death and burial place. From a platform in the front of the Chruch one can enjoy a breathtaking view across Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Proceed to Hotel. Dinner , Overnight at Hotel

Day 02


Amman-Nazareth-Cana

Breakfast in the morning, Check-out hotel.
Proceed to Sheik Hussain Bridge to cross the border.
Complete the customs & emigration formalities. Enter into Israel.
Lunch at Restaurant.
Visit 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.
We also stop by Joseph's workshop.
Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast.
Check-in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.



Day 03

Sea of Galilee–Capernaum–Jordan River–Nazareth – Bethlehem

After Breakfast, Check-out Hotel.
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.
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 commemorates this event.
Lunch.
Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal site.
Visit Jericho where we stop and view Qarantal, the traditional Mount of Temptation and Sycamore Tree. It is also the place where Jesus stopped on the way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and where Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zachaeus house.
Proceed to Bethlehem.
Check-in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.




Day 04

Old City of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall–Ein Karem

Breakfast.
Then proceed to the pools of Beit Hasda, where Jesus held the crippled man.
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. The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher visible from the distance with two silver domes.
"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).
Then we go to the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion
Lunch.
Visit Ein Karem, 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 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.
Proceed to Bethania.
Visit Bethania the Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
Visit Lazarus’s Tomb.
Back to hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.



Day 05

Mount of Olives-Gethsemane-Bethlehem

Breakfast in the morning
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 Gethsemani. 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.
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 06

Taba – Sinai

Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out Hotel. Proceed to Taba.
Lunch at Restaurant. Arrive Taba.
Finish the Customs and Emigration formalities at the Israel side.
Enter into Egypt.
Complete the emigration and customs formalities.
Then proceed to Sinai.
View the beautiful and historical Sinai Mountains.
Check-in hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel.




Day 07

Sinai - St.Catherine Monastry – Cairo
Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out Hotel.
Visit St. Catherine Monastry. Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.
Visit Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries.
See 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.
Evening proceed to Cruising on the River Nile.
Dinner on board. Enjoy the Shows on board.
Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.




Day 08

Cairo–Cochin
After Breakfast,
Check-out hotel.
Proceed on a visit to Pyramids, Sphinx and the old churches of Cairo.
Visit Egyptian Museum.
Lunch.
Proceed to Airport.



Day 09

Cochin
Arrive Cochin by early morning

Tour Ends



Package Cost : Rs. 60,000/- per adult on twin sharing basis in ¾ Star Class Hotel.

Cost Includes

* Economy class airfare Ex cochin
* 1-night Accommodation in Amman,
* 1-night Accommodation in Nazareth / Tiberias,
* 3-nightts Accommodation in Bethlehem,
* 1-night Accommodation in Sinai,
* 1-night Accommodation in Cairo
* Tips, Porterage to Guide & Driver
* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,
* Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary,
* All the relevant entrance fees included in Amman & Israel,
* All in luxury a/c vehicle with English speaking govt. licensed guide,
* Israel , Egypt & Jordan Visa,
* Israel, Egypt & Jordan Border taxes,
* Service of an Experienced Tour Manager.


Cost does not include:

* Travel Insurance,
* The cost of Passport,Tips to hotel room boys
* 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.

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.

Conditions:

A non refundable deposit of Rs 20000/- has to paid at the time of booking. Balance amount should be paid 15days prior to the departure. The passengers are fully responsible for any illness and injuries occurred during the travel. Taking a medical insurance policy before the tour is advised.