Arrive Amman. Meet by our representative. Then complete the customs & immigration formalities. Proceed Amman. Checkin hotel. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 02
Amman – Petra
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 – Nebo
After breakfast, 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 04
Amman – Nazareth
After breakfast, Proceed to Sheik Hussein Bridge to cross the border(02 Hrs 30 min). Complete the customs & emigration formalities. Enter into Israel. Lunch. 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 . Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Nazareth/ Tiberias
Day 05
Nazareth – Sea of Galilee
After Breakfast, 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. Lunch. 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. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 06
Nazareth – Cana – Tabor
After breakfast Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal site. Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Visit Mt. Tabor. Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Nazareth/ Tiberias.
Day 07
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. 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. 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 in Bethlehem.
Day 08
Old City of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall
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. Then we go to to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Dinner & Overnight
Day 09
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. Preceed 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. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 10
Mt. Zion- Tel Aviv
After breakfast, Visit the Cenacle – Last Supper Room, the tomb of King David and – (the other upper room). 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. 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. Lunch. Proceed to Tel Aviv. Dinner & Overnight
Day 11
Tel Aviv – Departure
After breakfast , checkout & transfer to Airport. – Safe arrival in UK with nice memory.