ITINERARY:
Day 1: DEPARTURE FROM USA
Depart from USA to Holy Land.
Day 2: ARRIVAL TO THE HOLY LAND
Upon arrival to Israel, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel in Nazareth. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.
Day 3: GALILEE - NAZARETH - TABGHA/BOAT RIDE
Visit NAZARETH, the BASILICA of the ANNUNCIATION and view the BLESSED CAVE, where ANGEL GABRIEL appeared to MARY. View MARY and JOSEPH'S House and carpentry shop where JESUS spent 30 years of his life. Visit CANA where JESUS performed his first miracle. Continue to the Mt. Of BEATITUDES. Here JESUS proclaimed his Sermon on the Mount. Then to CAPERNAUM, the town of JESUS which is the center of his ministry where he performed many miracles. Visit the House of ST. PETER and the ruins of the ancient SYNAGOGUE where JESUS preached. Stop at TABGHA and visit the Church of the Miracle of the LOAVES and FISHES. The site of the multiplication miracle. Boat ride on the LAKE of GALILEE. Dinner and overnight in GALILEE.
Day 4: GALILEE - JERUSALEM
Visit MOUNT TABOR with a spectacular view of upper GALILEE, where JESUS transfigured in the presence of PETER, JAMES, and JOHN, and upon which stands the Church of TRANSFIGURATION. Visit BEIT SHE'AN where JESUS passed on his way from GALILEE to JERUSALEM. Visit JORDAN River where JESUS was BAPTIZED. Arrive at JERUSALEM late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in JERUSALEM.
Day 5: JERUSALEM - SIGHTSEEING
Full day tour of JERUSALEM-MT. Of OLIVES, MT SCOPUS; walk down the Road of PALM SUNDAY to the GARDEN of GETHSEMANE where JESUS endured his AGONY. Continue to KIDRON VALLEY and MT. ZION. Visit CHAPEL of the ASCENSION, from which JESUS returned to his father. Visit the old city of JERUSALEM. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA to the HOLY SEPULCHER (MASS IF AVAILABLE). Visit to the CHRISTIAN AND ARMENIAN QUARTERS, the KARDO and the WAILING WALL. Dinner and overnight in JERUSALEM.
Day 6: JERUSALEM, ELIAT, TABA
This morning proceed to Eliat, the wonderful resort at the Red Sea. Enjoy the afternoon for exploring the wonderful resort of Eliat. Transfer to Taba border (Egypt). Dinner and overnight in Taba.
Day 7: TABA, SINAI
After breakfast, continue through the Sinai Peninsula for an overnight stay near St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Dinner and overnight in Sinai.
Day 8: SINAI, CAIRO
Very early in the morning (2:00 a.m.), we will have the chance to climb Mount Sinai and watch the spectacular sunrise and view of southern Sinai. Mount Sinai is believed to be the location where the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments. View the Byzantine Chapel; and Modem Mosque at the summit before descending down to the famous St. Catherine's Monastery, build in the sixth century to protect what was believe to be the Burning Bush in which God first revealed Himself to Moses. The Monastery is most renowned for the unique collection of precious objects, and the library with its collection of old manuscripts. Continue to Cairo for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: CAIRO
Full day tour of Cairo. (Includes: ancient capital of Memphis, the Step Pyramids that can be seen at Sakkara. We continue to Giza home of the three Great Pyramids, and The Sphinx. Dinner and Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: CAIRO
Full day tour in Cairo & continue to see more wonders of Egypt: Egyptian Museum, home of the treasures of King Tutankhamon. Explore the famous Citadel of Saladin, Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo. See Old Cairo; visit the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum and Abu Serga Church. Visit the Church of St. Mary where many people witnessed the Miraculous Apparitions of Blessed Mary. Visit the famous Khan E! Khalili Bazaar - and happy Shopping. Dinner and Overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: CAIRO, USA
Leaving Cairo airport for your flight back to the U. S.
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