Holy Land
The Holy Land. Places in the middle east which are important of three great religions. The cradle of civilization itself. A trip to these historical and mythical places will have a great impact on your life. The transition between medieval times and modernity is clearly seen in these places. See the world that you have only heard of in age old legends come true in front of you.
Holy Land
Jordan, Israel, Palestine & Egypt (9 Nights & 10 Days )
Itinerary
Day 1
Cochin – Amman- Mount Nebo
Arrive Amman at. Meet our representative. Proceed to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Amman-Nazareth-Cana
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Visit Madaba & Mt. Nebo .Travel through The King’s Highway, the world’s oldest continuously used trading route to visit Mt Nebo.(Memorial of Prophet Moses, the presumed site of his death & burial place. He was given a view of the Promised Land from Mt Nebo. From there, one can view Jordan valley & the Dead Sea). After visit Mt.Nebo proceed to Sheik Hussain Bridge to cross the border. Complete the customs, emigration formalities and enter into Israel. Lunch at restaurant. Visit Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus and the Basilica of the Annunciation, where Archangel Gabriel appeared to announce that Mary would bear a son. Stop by Joseph’s workshop and Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, of changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Sea of Galilee–Capernaum–Nazareth Bethlehem
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Mount Tabor, Capernaum (the centre of Jesus’ ministry after he left Nazareth) stop at Tabgha – the Church of the Multiplication (of the Five Loaves and Two Fishes) and the Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. Drive through Galilee, and ride in a Galilean fishing boat. Visit St. Peter’s house, the Church of Primacy of Peter, and Mensa Christi. Lunch at restaurant. Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal site. Visit Jericho, Mount of Temptation and Sycamore Tree. It is 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. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4
Old City Of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to the pools of Beit Hasda, where Jesus cured the crippled man. Walk through the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief), traditionally accepted as the last route trodden by Jesus. Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to Golgotha, place where Jesus was crucified marking significant events along the route. Visit the Pilate’s Judgments Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation (where 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 a distance with two silver domes. Also “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, the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Lunch. Visit Ein Karem, the Birthplace of John the Baptist, and the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Dead Sea, where we stop at a private beach. It is the lowest spot on earth and do not miss the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals. Move to Bethania, the Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Visit Lazarus’s Tomb. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 5
Mount of Olives-Gethsemane-Bethlehem
Breakfast at hotel, Proceed to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem.Visit the sanctuary of Pater Noster Ascension. Walk along the Palm Sunday road down to the chapel of Dorminous Flevit (where Jesus wept over the destruction of Jerusalem) and Garden of Gethsemani.(where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans). Visit the Basilica of agony, Tomb of St. Mary, Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu,( which symbolizes Peter’s denial of Jesus as he has prophesied at the Last Supper) and visit the traditional house of High Priest, Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned. Move to Bethlehem to visit the Shepherd’s field, in the Judah province. Lunch. Visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the City of David, Manager Square, Crusaders Cloister, Grotto of St. Jerome and the Milk Grotto.Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6
Taba
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out hotel. Proceed to Taba. Lunch at Restaurant. . Enter into Egypt after formalities proceed to Hotel. View the beautiful and historical Sinai Mountains. Check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 7
Taba– St.Catherine Monastry – Sharam El Sheikh
Morning after Breakfast proceed to visit St. Catherine Monastery set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. It has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. It has a library of ancient manuscripts, second only to the Vatican and a 6th century church on the site of the Burning Bush. Lunch at restaurant. Proceed to sharam Al Sheikh Check in.and overnight at hotel.
Day 8
Sharam Al Sheikh – Cairo
After Breakfast proceed to Cairo on the way we cross the famous Suez Canal, Lunch at restaurant after noon visit the old churches of Cairo. Evening, a cruise on the River Nile. Dinner on board. Enjoy the shows on board. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 9
Cairo
Breakfast at hotel and checkout. Visit Egyptian Pyramids, Sphinx,Egyptian museum.After lunch proceed to Airport .
Day 10
Cochin
Arrive Cochin.
Documents required for Holy land Booking
- 2 Set passport copies
- 1 Photo
- Advance amount of Rs 20000/- which is non refundable
Note: Passenger above 69 and other nationalities have to pay additional for the Individual Insurance
Package Inclusions
- Economy class Airfare Ex Cochin on Gulf Air / Oman Air / Qatar Airways )
- 1 night accommodation in Amman
- 1 night accommodation in Nazreth / Tiberias
- 3 nights accommodation in Bethlehem
- 1 night accommodation in Taba
- 1 night accommodation in sharam el sheikh
- 1 night accommodation in Cairo
- Tips, Porterage to Guide & Driver
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees included in Israel, Egypt & Amman
- Luxury a/c coach with English speaking govt. licensed guide
- Israel, Egypt & Jordan Visa
- Israel, Egypt & Jordan Border taxes
- Service of an Experienced Tour Manager
Package Exclusions
- Travel Insurance above 70 & other Nationalities
- The cost of Passport
- Additional meals other than specified in the itinerary
- Food & drinks not forming part of group menus
- Laundry, beverages, telephone charges
- Anything which is not included in the “Cost Includes”.
Conditions:
A non refundable deposit of Rs.20, 000/- has to paid at the time of booking. Balance amount should be paid 15 days prior to the departure. Passengers are responsible for any illness/injuries that occur during travel. Taking a medical insurance policy before the tour is advisable.
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