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LANDS OF THE BIBLE

EGYPT, JORDAN & HOLY LAND
Including Mt. Sinai

13 nights/14 days

This program is led by two pastors and includes daily Mass!

Nov. 05 DAY 1: DEPART U.S.A.

You leave this afternoon on an overnight flight to Amsterdam.

Nov. 6 Day 2 AMSTERDAM

Upon arrival at the airport you are met by your tour escort and board the coach for a city tour of Amsterdam. After lunch on your own, you have time at leisure to explore the city, an added bonus on this trip. In the late afternoon you are transferred back to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Flight departs at 9:00PM arriving in Cairo at 2:15AM Nov. 7th.

Nov. 7 DAY 3: CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt. Your Egyptian Assistant meets you at the airport and transfers the group to the hotel for check in. In the afternoon we after a good rest, we explore the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, the Hanging Church and Mohammed Ali Mosque. Rest of the day free time for shopping as we bargain for treasures at the Grand Bazaar. Overnight Cairo. (B.D.)

Nov. 8 DAY 4: CAIRO–PYRAMIDS

Travel south to view Joseph's River and Lake, created by Joseph during the period of the seven years of famine and see the same kind of grain silo as they had in ancient times. Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming and stop at an old corn water mill. Travel as Abraham did to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and on to Sakkara where you will see the Step Pyramid, world's oldest stone structure. In the afternoon we see the amazing Great Pyramid of Giza and the amazing Sphinx. Overnight Cairo. (B.D.)

Nov. 9 Day 5 MT. SINAI

We cross the Suez canal and travel to Marah by the Red Sea where the “waters were bitter” continue our travel to Elim where the Children of Israel camped by the oasis of 70 palm trees trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast to Wadi Feiran where the Children of Israel withstood the Amalekites. Arrive at Mt. Sinai to see the famous art-filled Byzantine Monastery of St. Catherine, built in the sixth century on the spot where the Burning Bush, in which God first revealed himself to Moses, was believed to have existed. The monastery is named after the Egyptian martyr whose body was found nearby. Overnight Mt. Sinai. (B.D.)

Nov. 10 DAY 6: TABA- Arava- PETRA

Very early this morning climb Mount Sinai and see where the Children of Israel received the Ten Commandments. We then board our bus and drive to Taba where we cross the border to Israel and once again cross the border to Jordan where you meet your Jordanian Guide and board Jordanian bus to take the group to Petra. Overnight in Petra. (B.D.)

Nov. 11 Day 7: PETRA- MADABA – MT NEBO – BAPTISLAM SITE- AMMAN

The rose colored city of Petra is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. You will remember your experience visiting Petra, and riding on horseback into the city, through the canyon. We tour Petra; before returning back to the entrance of Petra where we board our bus to take us to see the oldest known map found on the ancient mosaic floor of St. George’s Church in Madaba. Drive a few miles to the overview of Mt Nebo, the location where Moses saw the Promised Land and where he was laid to rest. We visit the sanctuary at Mt. Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan. Followed by a visit to the newly opened Christian pilgrimage site: the Baptismal Archeological Park on the east banks of the Jordan River. This area is believed to be “Bethany Beyond Jordan”, and the site where Our Lord was baptized by John the Baptist. We celebrate Mass here. Overnight in Amman (B.D.)

Nov. 12 DAY 8: QUMRAN-DEAD- MT. TABOR - NAZARETH

We cross the Allenby Bridge and proceed to Jericho, the oldest known city. We see the ancient city and view the traditional mountain of Jesus' Temptation. Then drive through the Judean Wilderness down to Qumran in whose caves the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found, along the western shores of the Dead Sea south to Ein Gedi. We have a swim in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea, and an opportunity to shop for Dead Sea Cosmetics. We continue on to the Jezreel Valley heading to Mt. Tabor, where we take taxis to the top. Visit Mt. Tabor and the Church of Transfiguration, concluding our day by celebrating Holy Mass. We descend Mt. Tabor re-board our bus and drive through the Jezreel Valley to Nazareth. Overnight in Nazareth. (B.D.)

Nov. 13 DAY 9: GALILEE

Today spend the day literally in His Footsteps. Sail across the Sea of Galilee. See the “Jesus boat “uncovered in 1986 from the mud on the seashore by a group of young boys. Visit the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy. Explore Capernaum and see the new church built on St. Peter’s house and visit Chorazim, which was cursed by Our Lord because the people did not follow his teaching. Drive to the Mount of Beatitudes where Our Lord preached the Sermon on the Mount, and where you have Mass, Proceed to Tabgha, Greek for Seven Springs and the Church of the Multiplication of Fishes and Loaves. Overnight Nazareth. (B.D.)

Nov. 14 DAY 10: NAZARETH - MT. CARMEL-HAIFA-CAESAREA

After a delicious Israeli breakfast you proceed to visit the city of Nazareth, one of the holiest towns in Christendom and see Mary’s well where the Angel Gabriel told Mary she will give birth to Our Lord Jesus Christ. See St. Joseph’s Church and the Church of Annunciation. Continue to Cana to visit the Wedding Church site of Jesus’ first miracle. Celebrate Mass here where we have an opportunity for couples to renew their marriage vows. Then we travel up the Carmel Mountain range heading towards the Mediterranean coastline. Continue on to the third largest city in Israel, Haifa. Visit the Carmelite Monastery “Stella Maris “here is Elijah’s Grotto and home of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. We drive down along the Via Maris and on the way we stop the coastline to the ancient Roman city of Caesarea. We enter Caesarea Maritima to explore this Roman bridgehead to the East, which became the Christian springboard to the West. After the of visit this ancient harbor, we board our bus and head up the historic Beth Horon road (Joshua 10:10) to the Benjamin Plateau, passing ancient Gibeon and continuing on to Jerusalem. Finally, atop Mt. Scopus, to behold majestic Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (B.D.)

Nov. 15 DAY 11: JERUSALEM: THE HOLY CITY

Enjoy the unforgettable view from atop the Mount of Olives, as the 4000-year-old city spreads like a jewel before you. See the place where Our Lord thought the Apostles to pray Our Father. Visit the Church of Pater Noster and the Chapel of Ascension. Walk down the Palm Sunday road, stopping at the Chapel of Dominus Flevit (the teardrop) where you celebrate Mass. Continue to the Church of All Nations in the tranquil Garden of Gethsemane. Descend across the Kidron Valley, to the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu where the Apostle denied Christ three times. Continue on to Mt. Zion, to visit the room of the Last Supper, King David’s Tomb and the Church of the Dormition. Here the Holy Mother fell into eternal sleep. Conditions permitting, visit Bethany, site of the house of Mary and Lazarus. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B.D.)

Nov. 16 DAY 12: JERUSALEM: OLD CITY

This morning very early we are up to visit the Old City, when it is quit and free from the noise and the crowds. As we carry the Holy Cross along the Via Delarosa, we pray the Stations of the Cross, walking to the place of Crucifixion, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We celebrate Holy Mass in this sacred spot, and then continue with our visit including the Wailing Wall and the Temple Mount, the Pool of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church (birthplace of Mary), the Chapel of Flagellation and Condemnation, the Prison, Ecco Home Arch and onto the Via Dolorosa, to retrace the final hours of His life as you pray the Stations of the Cross site of Our Lord’s death and resurrection. Overnight Jerusalem (B.D.)

Nov. 17 DAY 13: BETHLEHEM-EIN KAREM-NEW CITY

Start the day by visiting Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Field and Grotto. See the Church of Nativity built over the birthplace of Our Lord and St. Catherine’s built over the tomb of St. Jerome. Here you celebrate Mass. On the way back to Jerusalem stop at the village of Ein Karem the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, and see the Church of Visitation where Mary visited her cousin Elisabeth. Time permitting we drive to Bethany, hometown of Martha and Mary. Here we shall visit Lazarus' tomb. Overnight Jerusalem. (B.D.)

Nov. 18 DAY 14: RETURN TO THE U.S.A.

You are transferred very early in the morning to the airport for the flight home. (B.)

Flight departing from Tel Aviv at 5:30AM

Cost per person based on double occupancy *$ 3299.00

Single supplement $ 689.00

* Price includes air from New York, airport taxes, accommodations in four star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, English speaking tour escort, all transportation, touring and entrance fees and baggage handling of one suitcase per person

Additional taxes:
Israeli departure tax $ 28.00
Egyptian Tax $ 20.00
Mt. Sinai tax $ 15.00