18/10/2019
10 NIGHTS JOURNEY TO HOLYLAND
TRAVEL DATE:
Feb 21, 2020 - $2,588
Mar 27, 2020 - $2,688
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Church of Annunciation, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Yardenit, Caesarea, Church of Pater Noster, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulcher, Church of Nativity, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea, Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Coptic part of Egypt
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: MANILA DEPARTURE(--/--/--)
Check in at the Airport 3 hours before departure time.
DAY 2: AMMAN - MT. NEBO - MADABA - AMMAN, JORDAN(--/L/D)
Upon arrival in Amman airport meet and greet our representative then proceed to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Then proceed to Madaba to visit the Monastery of St.George, which host the unique mosaic Map of Egypt, Jordan and Holyland. The map is believed to be the first one for this area, as it is built in the 6th century. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 3: AMMAN - PETRA - AMMAN, JORDAN(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel proceed to the Rose City of Petra with Horseback Ride through the picturesque SIQ, and visit the Treasury. Petra is a Greek word which means Stone. This city was built on 6th century, the home of Nabataeans. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage since 1985 and the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Transfer back to Amman in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: AMMAN- BORDER CROSSING TO ISRAEL- NAZARETH-TIBERIAS(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Transfer to Sheik Hussein Bridge or Allenby Border for crossing into Israel. After the inspections, other regulatory procedures and meeting our representative you'll continue to Nazareth the city of Jesus' childhood and youth. Visit the Church of Annunciation where we can see the original cave where angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a child by the Holy Spirit. Also visit Joseph's workshop where Jesus spent most of his childhood days. Drive on to the village of Cana, where Jesus performed the Miracle of changing water
into wine at the wedding ceremony. Continue to the Western shore of the sea to Tiberias for check in. Tiberias is the city where Jesus Christ
performed several miracles. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: SEA OF GALILEE-TIBERIAS(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel start the tour with Boatride on the Sea of Galilee then drive to Capernaum, the town where Jesus made His home after leaving Nazareth. View the remains of the ancient Synagogue in which He taught, and on to Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes took place. Drive to Mount of Beatitudes, this is the site of the Sermon on the Mount and St. Peter’s Primary Church, See the remains of St. Peter’s House, then to Mt. Tabor to see the Basilica of Transfiguration. Visit Yardenit (Jordan River) where St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Many Christian pilgrims stop at this site and perform baptism ceremonies. The site is located at the Southern exit of Sea of
Galilee. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: TIBERIAS- HAIFA- JAFFA- JERUSALEM(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Travel to Haifa, visit the Basilica of Mt. Carmel, visit Caesarea, which was built by Mt. Herod the
Great to catch the sight of the Aqueducts and the Roman Theater. This is where St. Paul was imprisoned. Proceed to Jaffa and visit the city where Yona set sail on. Drive to Ein Karem for St. John the Baptist Church and Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL(B/L/D)
After breakfast, your full day tour will start at Mount of Olives to visit the Ascension Chapel. Then to Church of Pater Noster to witness the
“Lord’s Prayer” Proceed to the Church of Dominus Flevit where God wept over Jerusalem. Continue by walking down to the Palm Sunday Road going to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane to see the Rock of Agony, the place where Jesus prayed before the Roman soldiers came for Him. You will be visiting St. Anne’s Church, Bethesda Pool, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa and go through the Stations of the Cross to the Holy Sepulcher
where Jesus was crucified, died and rose from the dead. We'll visit Mt. Zion, the Upper room, David’s Tomb and the Dormition Abbey. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 8: BETHLEHEM(B/L/D)
After breakfast and check out, proceed to Bethlehem. Visit the Basilica and Grotto of the Nativity and the Manger Square. And visit Lazarus Tomb and Shepherd’s Field. Then pass to the oldest city in the world, Jericho, for a visit of Mount of Temptation (by cable car) and Sycamore Tree. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: BETHLEHEM-DEAD SEA-QUMRAN- TABA BORDER- ST. CATHERINE- MT. SANAI,EGYPT(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Proceed to Qumran, the caves of the Essences where Dead Sea Scrolls where found by a wandering shepherd boy. Next, you’ll visit the Dead Sea, this is not only the lowest point on earth, but it’s water in which you can float and famous also for healing properties. Then transfer to Border in Taba Egypt and after customs and immigration formalities, you will meet our representative to take you at St. Catherine in Mt. Sanai for your overnight stay and dinner.
DAY 10: MT. SINAI- CAIRO(B/L/D)
Early Morning Mountain climbs to Mt. Sinai (OPTIONAL), where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses. On return, we will have hotel breakfast and check out. Visit St. Catherine Monastery then proceeds to Cairo. It is the capital of Egypt and largest city in the Arab world. You will see Moses Springs and Suez Canal. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cairo.
DAY 11: CAIRO(B/L/D)
After breakfast inside the hotel, visit Egyptian Museum, where you can see the finest displays of Artifacts, Relics, Statues and Jewelries from all of the Pharaohs Reigns. Proceed to see one of the Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. You will also visit Church of the Virgin Mary, St. George Coptic Church, St. Sergis Church, and Citadel. In the evening, you will have Dinner Cruise at Nile River with Belly Dancing Show before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 12: CAIRO- DEPARTURE(B/L/--)
After breakfast inside the hotel enjoy your free time for last minute shopping at Papyrus Factory, Cotton Shop and Perfume Factory as part of their Tourism Market. After lunch transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Manila.
ACCOMMODATION
AMMAN- CORP AMMAN HOTEL (4*) or similar class
LEONARDO CLUB HOTEL (4*) or similar class
GRAND COURT HOTEL (4*) or similar class
ST. GABRIEL HOTEL (4*) or similar class
MORGENLAND HOTEL (4*) or similar class
CAIRO- LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS HOTEL (4*) or similar class
INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip International Airfare via EK/EY
10 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
Meals indicated in the itinerary (10B, 11L, 10D)
Transfer, tours and admission fees indicated in the itinerary
English-Speaking Tour Guide
2 Bottles of water per person per day
Gift Set from Holyland
Free Travel Insurance (70 years old & below, except infant)
Free Wi-fi connection in the bus only (subject to connectivity)
EXCLUSIONS:
USD 110 – Airline taxes(subject to change)
PHP1620 – Philippine travel tax
USD 10 per day – Mandatory tipping for driver and guide
FREE – Visa Fee (Jordan)
FREE – Visa Fee (Israel)
USD 25 – Visa Fee Egypt (subject to change)
USD 50 – Border Tax Jordan (subject to change)
USD 30 – Border Tax Israel (subject to change)
USD 25 – Border Tax Egypt (subject to change)
Other Beverages/Liquid refreshment during meals
Others not mentioned in the inclusions
**Above rate is based on per person**
FLIGHT DETAILS
Via Emirates Airlines : (Subject to Change)
EK 335 MNLDXB 2310 0425 (9.15H)
EK 901 DXBAMM 0800 0940 (3.40H)
EK 924 CAIDXB 1920 0050 (3.30H)
EK 332 DXBMNL 0350 1600 (8.10H)
Via Etihad Airways: (Subject to Change)
EY 421 MNLAUH 0045 0600 (9.15H)
EY 513 AUHAMM 1035 1205 (3.30H)
EY 656 CAIAUH 1750 2315 (3.25H)
EY 424 AUHMNL 0310 1530 (8.20H)
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
USD 200 deposit is required upon booking (non-refundable)
Minimum of 25 full paying adults must travel together
Surcharge shall be applied if less than 25 adults
Rate is subject to change and subject to availability
Itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions
Rate is valid for Philippine Passport Holder only
Surcharge may apply for foreign passport holders
Applicable charges shall be applied for any booking cancellation
Full Cancellation charge shall be applied for any cancellation made after booking finalization
Passport must be at least 6 months valid beyond intended stay
Passenger must check the validity of his/her own travel documents.
Passenger shall be held responsible for any charges/damages caused by invalid/expired travel document.
Our company reserved all rights for any changes without prior notice
**TRIPLE, DOUBLE and NON-SMOKING room is subject for availability
**Visa Requirement: Scanned copy of Passport with 6 months validity beyond intended stay
