Israel

ISRAEL 6NIGHTS / 7DAYS

DAY 1: HAIFA – GALILEE
After arrival at BenGurion Airport off flight and assisted through immigration. After departing the airport, we visit Jaffa (Joppa), see the house of Simon the tenor, visit St. Peter church.
Continue via the city of Caesarea to Haifa, Israel's largest port city, built on the slopes of Mt.Carmel. Visit the FamousPersianHangingGardens for a view of the Bahai Shrine. Then continue to Muhraqa, the place of sacrifice and the site where Prophet Elijah defeated the False Prophets of Ba'al.
Your tour ends in Tiberias, nestled on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles. Dinner and overnight at hotel, Tiberias.

DAY 2: GALILEE - CAPERNAUM - CANA
In the morning we visit Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Then on to 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.
In the afternoon 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. Visit Capernaum - the center Jesus' ministry after he left Nazareth, we make a brief halt at St. Peter's house. We stop at Tabgha - the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and visit 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 Christ of Chris's table commemorates this event. Then go to the expressive Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. Return to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: JORDAN VALLEY- JERICHO - JERUSALEM
Today you will leave Galilee for Jerusalem via the JordanValley. We stop at Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional baptismal, site, and then drive along the JordanValley where we stop and view Qarantal via Jericho; believe from carbon test to be the oldest city. It is also the place where Jesus stopped on this way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and were Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zachaeus house.
We will visit the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Descend to the 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. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.

DAY 4: EIN KAREM – MT. ZION - BETHLEHEM
We will visit Ein Karem - the city of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist, son of Elizabeth & Zechariah and the Church of Visitation. We then visit Mt Zion the cynical, the room for the last supper and dome of King David, we also visit the church of St. Peter Gallicantu which symbolizes Peter Daniel of Jesus as he has prophesied at the last supper, and the church of Dormitzion. Then onto Bethlehem, 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. Visit the Manager Square; Shepherds field Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St. Jerome and Rachelws tomb. Dinner and overnight at hotel, Jerusalem.

DAY 5: YAD VASHEM - MT OF OLIVES
We start in the morning by visiting Yad Vashem, Tour the Menorah near the Israeli Parliament. Then visit the Mt of Olives to the Church of Anncention, which commemorates the assents of Jesus to heaven, the Paternoster church, according to tradition, lye's the cave where Jesus brought his decuples and spoke to them about the mystery of the end. Then continue to the panoramic view of mt. of Olives for and from there, by foot to Dominos Flavit where Jesus wept over eminent destruction of Jerusalem. The chapels is built in the shape of a tear as a poignant reminder to this event, and then visit the Garden of Gat Shmanim where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the basilica of agony. Dinner and overnight in hotel, Jerusalem

DAY 6: OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM–JEWISH QUARTER
We start the day by going 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. The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher visible from the distance, wish is two silver domes. Also "The Tomb" widely believed to be part of the stone that covered Jesus Tomb.
In the afternoon, we go through the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion

DAY 7 - Transfer to BenGurion Airport for flight back home

*The visit of Jericho and the Rachel's Tomb is depended on security situation

PROTESTANT TOURS 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

Day 1 - Depart your country on your way to Tel Aviv, Israel.

Day 2 - Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, where our representative will greet you and provide instructions about the remainder of your trip in the Holy Land. Proceed to our hotel on the Mediterranean for an overnight stay.

Day 3 - Drive along the coast to Caesarea where Paul was imprisoned and Cornelius was baptized. Visit the Roman amphitheatre, the aqueduct, and the Crusader ruins. Visit the magnificent Basilica of the Annunciation built on top of the Virgin Mary's house. Overnight stay in Tiberias.

Day 4 - Tour the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum and Simon Peter's house, the Mount of the Beatitudes, and Tabgha the site of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee and enjoy a lunch of St. Peter's fish in Tiberias. Later, walk along the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized and renew your baptismal promises. Overnight stay in Tiberias.

Day 5 - Drive south through the beautiful Jordan Valley to experience the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Continue our journey to the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Visit Jericho (if possible) and view the tel holding the ruins of the most ancient city on earth. Visit Zacchaeus' tree, Elisha's spring, and the Mount of the Temptation. Ascend to Jerusalem for an overnight stay.

Day 6 - In Jerusalem we visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden Tomb (where Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Our Lord for burial). Later, visit the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu ("the cock-crowing"), built over the palace of the high priest Caiaphas. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the ancient Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, and view the beautiful Shepherds' Field. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.

Day 7 - Walk into the Old City of Jerusalem. Experience the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Armenian religious quarters and the underground excavations. See the Temple ruins and the new Citadel Museum amidst the buildings of old Jerusalem. Later, continue along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. On to Mount Zion to see David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey.

Transfer to Airport for onward flight.

CATHOLIC TOURS 8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS

Day 1 - Depart your country and proceed to Tel Aviv, Israel.

Day 2 - Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, where our representative will greet you and provide instructions about the remainder of your trip in the Holy Land. Proceed to the Tel Aviv area for an overnight stay.

Day 3 - Drive along the coast to Caesarea where Paul was imprisoned and Cornelius was baptized. Visit the Roman amphitheatre, the aqueduct, and the Crusader ruins. Drive via Megiddo (the biblical Armageddon) to Nazareth. Visit the magnificent Basilica of the Annunciation built on top of the Virgin Mary's house. Overnight stay in Galilee.

Day 5 - Drive south through the beautiful Jordan Valley and visit the newly excavated Beth Shean, the Roman capital of Palestine. Visit Jericho and view the tel holding the ruins of the most ancient city on earth. Visit Zacchaeus' tree, Elisha's spring, and the Mount of the Temptation. Ascend to Jerusalem for an overnight stay.

Day 6 - In Jerusalem we visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden Tomb, the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu ("the cock-crowing"), built over the palace of the high priest Caiaphas. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the ancient Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, and view the beautiful Shepherds' Field. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.

Day 7 - Optional excursion to Masada, site of the Zealots' last stand against the Romans following the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Later, drive to En Gedi to experience the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Continue our journey to the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Back to Jerusalem for an overnight stay.

Day 8 - Walk into the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit the various quarters and the underground excavations. See the Temple ruins and the new Citadel Museum amidst the buildings of old Jerusalem. Later, continue along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. On to Mount Zion to see David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.

Day 9 - A free day. Your guide will direct you to places you may visit at your own pace, or do your last shopping. An afternoon drive to Jaffa, to visit St. Peter's Church and the house of Simon the Tanner. Enjoy a farewell dinner and transfer to the airport for onward flight.