The Holy Land Tour
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
Day 1 SAT
0330 Hrs
0400 Hrs
0700 Hrs
0915 Hrs
1100 Hrs
1345 Hrs
Day 2 SUN
26th May 2007
AMMAN
Assemble at Chennai International airport
Check In starts
Depart Chennai for Muscat by Oman Airways flight WY 856
Arrive Muscat . Change flight
Depart Muscat for Amman by Oman Airways flight WY 677
Arrive at Amman Queen Alia International Airport
Transfer to Hotel Amman International or similar.
Rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Amman.
27th May 2007
NAZARETH
After breakfast depart for Naareth enroute visit Madaba popularly known as the city of Mosaics. Here you can see
the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Then visit Mt. Neba the land of milk and
honey. Then drive through Moab and reach the land of biblical glory. Upon arrival at Nazerath in the evening check
in at hotel. Overnight Nazerath.
Day 3 MON 28th May 2007
NAZARETH
After breakfast we drive through the landscape of Galilee towards the sea of Galilee for a boat ride in a boat made
out of wood the replica of GALILEAN FISHING BOAT of Jesus’s time. On the way visit MOUNT TABOR
where transfiguration of Jesus took place before Peter, James and John his disciples (Ref: Mat:17-16). Then we stop
at RIVER JORDAN to see the traditional Baptismal site of Jesus Christ (You can collect some water here) (Ref:
Mat:3:13-17). We continue to the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES to see the magnificent church. Visit Tabgha
where the sermon on the mount was preached and also the miracle of the 5 loaves & 2 fishes with which Jesus fed
5000 (Ref: Mat14:15:21). Later we visit CANA to commemorate the miracle of JESUS where he turned WATER
into WINE and visit the CHURCH OF THE WEDDING. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Remonium or similar.
Day 4 TUE
29th May 2007
BETHLEHEM
After breakfast visit the CHURCH OF ANNUNCIATION which was built over the house of Mary where the angel
Gabriel appeared before her to announce the birth of Jesus in here. (Ref: Luke 1:26-38). Walk across the courtyard
to JOSEPH’S WORK SHOP. You will have a leisure time to shop at the souvenir shops at MT. TABOR. Then
drive along the Sea shore of SHARON VALLEY. On the way you will see the walls of the CRUSADER CITY OF
CAESAREA built by king Herod, the seat of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate and the place where Cornelius, the
Roman was baptized by Peter (Ref: Acts 10:24-28). We will also have a Panoramic view of Roman Aqueduct and
the beach. Arrive HAIFA the port city, third largest and Northern Capital of Israel. We will make a stop close to
STELLA MARY’S MONASTREY to take a break and will have the view of Haifa bay and western Galilee..
Overnight at Shepherd HotelorsimilarBethlehem
Day 5 WED 30th May 2007
BETHLEHEM
After breakfast proceed to visit the MOUNT OF OLIVES to have the magnificent panoramic view of the old city.
Then we will visit the PATERNOSTER CHURCH where Jesus taught the famous prayer “OUR FATHER” (Ref:
Luke11:1-4). We then continue by foot to DOMINUS FLEVIT on the slopes of MOUNT OLIVE where Jesus cried
for the city of Jerusalem (Ref:Luk19:41-42). We then visit the Garden of GETHSEMANE. See an OLIVE TREE
which is more than 2000 years old and also view the Rock of Agony at the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS where
Jesus prayed and his sweat was like drops of blood falling down on the ground. (Ref: Mt26:36-46, Luk22:39-46).
We then continue along the KEDRON VALLEY and the walls of old city of BETHLEHEM. Here we visit the
CAVE STABLE where Jesus was born in the CHURCH OF NATIVITY (Ref: LUK2:4-7). Then we will stop for
shopping where you can find hundreds of souvenirs of good quality and choice, (Lunch Break). After lunch we
proceed to MOUNT ZION with the CENACLE, the LAST SUPPER ROOM (Ref:Jn13:1-17) and PENTECOST
(Ref: Acts2:1-12). We will also see KING DAVID’S TOMB and visit the DORMITION ABBEY, site of
Assumption of Mary and visit PETER GALLICANTU, the church built over the house of CAIPAHAS, the high
priest at the time Jesus and also the site where Peter denied Jesus (Ref: Mat26:69-74) and walk through the steps on
which Jesus walked and see the (Prison of Jesus). We then proceed to shepherds field (Ref:Luk2:8-4). Dinner and
Overnight at Shepherd Hotel or similar, Bethlehem.
Day 6 THU
31st May 2007
JERUSALEM
This is the most important day in our Pilgrimage. Today after breakfast we proceed to the old city of Jerusalem.
Our tour starts as a walking Pilgrimage through the Dung Gate to visit the WAILING WALL and the GOLDEN
DOME OF THE ROCK. We visit the ROCK OF MORIAH where
ABRAHAM prepared to sacrifice his son
ISAAC. We then continue to the ECCHEHOMO ARCH which means “BEHOLD THE MAN” where the crowd
asked Pilate to Crucify Jesus and he gave up Jesus to them (Ref:Jn19:1-15). We then stand on the ancient Roman
pavement where Christ was scourged and crowned with thorns and condemned to death. We then follow his foot
steps along the VIA DOLOROSA (Way of Grief) through the narrow streets and market places. We then pass
through the 14 stations of cross, PLACE YOUR HAND WHERE JESUS PLACED HIS, WHERE HE RESTED
AND THE ROCK MELTED, WHERE SIMON THE CYRENE CARRIED HIS CROSS and come to CALVARY
and then THE HOLY SEPULCHUR. See the Holy Tomb where JESUS was buried and ROSE AGAIN on the third
day. After visiting we stop in the old city for shopping. Then proceed to hotel Dinner and overnight at Jerusalem
Gate or similar ,Jerusalem.
Day 7 FRI
01st June 2007
JERUSALEM
After Breakfast proceed to BETHESDA to see the pool where Jesus healed the man with sickness for 38 years (Ref:
John 5:2-8). Also visit the Tomb of Lazarus to commemorate the event “ Lazarus brought to life by Jesus christ”
(Ref: John 11:38- 44).Then drive along the DEAD SEA, the lowest point on the earth (1290 feet below the sea
level).Dinner and Overnight at Jerusalem Gate hotel or similar.
Day 8 SAT
02nd June 2007
JERUSALEM
Check Out very early in the morning and drive down to the Israel- Jordan border for border crossing , then proceed
to Amman. Arrive Amman Airport
1135 Hrs
1435 Hrs
1900 Hrs
Day 9 SUN
0055 Hrs
0600 Hrs
Check in at Airport
Depart Amman for Muscat by Oman Airways flight WY 678
Arrive Muscat change flight
03nd June 2007
ARRIVE
Depart Muscat for Chennai by Oman Airlines flight WY 855
Arrive Chennai
Package Cost Per Person : INR 50,900 /- *
Package Cost Includes
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Return economy class airfare with taxes
Accommodation on twin sharing basis at hotels specified or similar.
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
All Transfers and sight seeing by Air-conditioned Coach.
All Entrance Fee.
Accompanied English speaking guide.
Assistance upon Arrival & Departure.
Israel & Jordan Visa Fee & Border taxes
Package Cost Excludes
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Lunch
Tips for driver and guide.
Others not specified in cost includes.
The above package cost is worked out for a minimum 25 paying pax.
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