Day 01-MON: 29th March.
Assemble at Mangalore Railway station at 1400 pm for departure to Cochin by 1430 train.Packed dinner on train.
Day 02-TUE: 30th March.
Cochin –Bahrain - Amman: Mount Nebo
Assemble at Cochin International Airport at 0015am.Check-in starts at 0045am. Flight GF 273departs at 0345am. Arrive Bahrain at 0825hrs. Connect GF 971 departs at 1145am from Bahrain to Amman. Arrive Amman at 1420pm. Meet by our representative. Then Proceed to visit Mount Nebo.
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. Proceed to Hotel . Dinner, Overnight at Hotel
Day 03-WED: 31st March.
Amman-Nazareth-Cana,
After Breakfast, Check-out hotel. Proceed to Sheik Hussain bridge to cross the border. Complete the customs & emigration formalities. Enter into Israel. Lunch at Restaurant. Then 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 . Then Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Check-in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04-THU: 1st April.
Sea of Galilee–Capernaum–Jordan River–Nazareth – Bethlehem:
After Breakfast, Check-out Hotel. Visit Mount Tabor. 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. 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 commemorates this event. Lunch. Visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptismal site. Then visit Jericho where we stop and view Qarantal, the traditional Mount of Temptation and Sycamore Tree. It is also 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. Check-in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. CELEBRATION OF LORDS MYSTICAL SUPPER.
Day 05-FRI: 2nd April
Old City Of Jerusalem–Golgotha–Wailing Wall–Ein Karem:
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. Visit the Cenacle – Last Supper Room , the tomb of King David and – (the other upper room). Then we go to the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Lunch. Visit EinKarem, located in 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 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 buoyant water, rich in minerals. Proceed to Bethania .Visit Bethania the Town of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Visit Lazarus’s Tomb. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel .
Day 06-SAT:3rd April.
Mount of Olives-Gethsemane-Bethlehem:
After breakfast, 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 Gethsemani. where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the Basilica of agony and Tomb of St. 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. Then proceed to Bethlehem to visit the shepherds 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. Lunch. 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.CELEBRATION OF EASTER VIGIL.
Day 07-SUN: 4th April.
Taba – Sinai
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out Hotel. Proceed to Taba. Lunch at Restaurant. Arrive Taba. Finish the Customs and Emigration formalities at the Israel side . Enter into Egypt. Complete the emigration and customs formalities. Then proceed to Sinai. View the beautiful and historical Sinai Mountains. Check-in hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. (Optional. Assemble at 2230 pm to climbe the mount Sinai only for those who are physically fit, on their own risk.)
Day 08-MON: 5th April
Sinai - St.Catherine Monastry – Cairo
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out Hotel. Visit St. Catherine Monastry. Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. Within its imposing walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the site of the Burning Bush. Quite simply, the monastery is a defining feature of the Holy Land. Proceed to Cairo. Lunch at restaurant. On the way to Cairo we cross the famous Suez Canal. Arrive Cairo. Evening proceed to Cruising on the River Nile. Dinner on board. Enjoy the Shows on board .Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel .
Day 09-TUE: 6th April.
Cairo–Bahrain
After Breakfast, Check-out hotel. Proceed on a visit to Pyramids, Sphinx and the old churches of Cairo. Visit Egyptian Museum. Proceed to Airport. Check-in starts at 1155am.Connect GF 70 to Bahrain by 1455pm. Arrive Bahrain at 1850pm. Connect Flight GF 272 departs at 2020pm to Cochin.
Day 10: 7th April.
Cochin-Mangalore.
Arrive Cochin at 0255am.Breakfast at hotel and take 0830 am train from Cochin, packed lunch on train, and arrive at Mangalore by 1730.
Tour Ends
Tour Cost Rs.65000/-
Cost Includes:
>Economy class Airfare Ex Cochin on Gulf Air.
>Train ticket from Mangalore and back.
>1-night Accommodation in Amman
>1-night Accommodation in Nazreth / Tiberias
>3-nights Accommodation in Bethlehem
>1-night Accommodation in Sinai
>1-night Accommodation in Cairo
>Tips, Porterage to Guide & Driver
>Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
>Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
>All the relevant entrance fees included in Israel, Egypt & Amman
>All in luxury a/c vehicle with English speaking govt. licensed guide
>Israel, Egypt & Jordan Visa
>Israel, Egypt & Jordan Border taxes
>Service of an Experienced Tour Manager.
Cost does not Include:
>Travel Insurance
>The cost of Passport
>Additional meals other than specified in the itinerary and also food & drinks not forming part of group menus
>Laundry, beverages, telephone charges
>And anything which is not included in the cost includes.
Note:
All passengers must travel together on the outbound journey. Changes in return journey dates are subject to confirmation Hotel / Flight price subject to change with / without notice. Subject to RBI regulations. BTQ Passengers only.
Conditions:
A non refundable deposit of Rs.15,000/- has to paid at the time of booking. Balance amount should be paid 15days prior to the departure. The passengers are fully responsible for any illness and injuries occurred during the travel. Taking a medical insurance policy before the tour is advised.
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