WEDNESDAY - DAY 01 – CAIRO / ARRIVAL:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport then transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cairo hotel

THURSDAY - DAY 02 - CAIRO: (B,L)
Start the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch in the afternoon head to Giza to visit the magnificent Great Pyramids and the defending Sphinx. (Optional additional tours: sound & light show or visit of El-Khan market for shopping)
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

FRIDAY - DAY 03 - CAIRO/ASWAN: (B,L,D)
Upon arrival, take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruisel, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. Afterward, check into your Cruise in Aswan. Afternoon Fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SATURDAY  - DAY 04 - ASWAN/KOM-OMBO/EDFU/ESNA: (B,L,D)
This morning, tour the great Greco-Roman Temple of KomOmbo, that is dedicated to Horus, the Sky God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. returning the boat to sail to Edfu, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time. This afternoon, the ship sails to Luxor via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SUNDAY - DAY 05 - LUXOR: (B,L,D)
eralymorning View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old fashion way. check the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. visit the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Afterward, head to Luxor Temple to admire the huge statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MONDAY - DAY 06 - LUXOR/CAIRO: (B)
Disembark the cruise after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. rest of the day free at leisure to enjoy Cairo on your own.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

TUESDAY  - DAY 07 - CAIRO/DEPARTURE: (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Cairo International airport for your to flight Tel Aviv, upon arrival  transfer to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

 WEDNESDAY  -DAY 08  City Tour of Tel Aviv
Start with a visit to Jaffa (Joppa), the ancient port city linked with biblical stories of Solomon, Jonah and St. Peter. Tour the ancient ruins and walk to the beautifully reconstructed Artists' Quarter. From atop the hill, stop to admire breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and Tel Aviv. Continue to trendy Neve Tzedek (Tel Aviv's "Soho"), the first neighborhood constructed outside of Jaffa and to HaTachana, a renovated Ottoman train station converted to a vibrant entertainment complex. thenstart panoramic tour that begins on bustling Ibn Gvirol Street and travels to Isak Rabin Square with its memorial to the late Israeli Prime Minister. Continue past the Mann Auditorium and Habima, Israel's national theater to tree-lined Rothschild Avenue known for its distinctive Bauhaus architecture dating back to the 1930s. return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

FRIDAY - DAY 09  - Caesarea, Nazareth, Northern Israel
Begin the day with a drive north along the crystal-blue waters of the Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea; see the astounding Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the 2000-year-old theater. At the Visitor's Center, view the informative presentation before departing for Nazareth. Drive through the rolling Galilean hills to the sacred town where, according to tradition, Jesus spent his childhood and youth; visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Saturday - DAY 10, - Day in the Galilee Region
On your day at leisure in the Galilee Region, mix the serene quiet of the pristine Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, with nature, history, and religion. Don't miss the optional full day tour to Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch to understand more about the area. Afterward, return to the hotel for dinner Optional: Full Day Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

SUNDAY - DAY 11,  Yardenit, Beit She'an, Jerusalem
Depart from your hotel in the Galilee Region and stop for a tour of a local diamond factory and showroom. After travel to the Jordan River, considered one of the world's most sacred rivers. Visit the popular baptismal site of Yardenit. Head south to reach the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an, an ancient city dating back to King Saul; see the remains of an ancient Roman city and the ongoing excavations. Before getting to Jerusalem, a stop just outside the city provides a scenic panoramic view. Continue to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

MONDAY - DAY 12,  - Jerusalem Old City Tour
Begin your walking tour of Jerusalem* at the walled Old City with its four distinct sections; the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Follow the steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. Pass through the narrow alleys and souks to visit the Western Wall; continue to Mt. Zion; see the Room of the Last Supper and the traditional Tomb of King David. The remainder of the day is on your own. Stroll through the lanes of the Old City, visit the exotic bazar. return to the hotel.

Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

TUESDAY - DAY 13,  - Day in Jerusalem
Visit the New City  Drive via the Supreme Court building and the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, to the Israel Museum. Here, view the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem during Second Temple period.  afternoon tour to Bethlehem includes a visit to the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Christ, the milk grotto church then the shepherd's feelde where the Angel appeared to the shepherds   A stop for local olive wood handicrafts. return to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

WEDNESDAY - DAY 14,  - Day in Jerusalem
Visit the Old City Jerusalem  Begin at the Zion Gate, where provisions for the Jewish Quarter were smuggled during the War of Independence. Walk to the Cardo, the ancient Roman Street that was the main shopping area during the Roman and Byzantine Periods. Visit the Jewish Quarter and view the four Sephardic Synagogues, each one built separately to fit the needs of the Sephardic community at the time of its construction. Next, tour the Herodian Quarter, an area once populated by aristocratic families and Temple priests. Lastly, tour the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center in the Archaeological Park, then visit once more the church of the holy Sepulcher. return back to the hotel.
 Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

THURSDAY - DAY 15, - Travel to the Dead Sea (Jordan)
The journey to Jordan begins at the Allenby Bridge border crossing where you'll be escorted through formalities and met by Avatar travel Tour Manager. Israel Departure tax of $50-$60 is payable locally.  travel to your hotel at the Jordanian Dead Sea. Here, you can float in buoyant, salty waters at the lowest spot on earth. Take time to relax and enjoy the benefits of the mineral-rich therapeutic waters.
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

FRIDAY - DAY 16, - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak Castle
After breakfast, travel to Petra. En route, stop at Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Afterward, stop at Moses Springs and visit a mosaic school and workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about this incredible craft. After lunch in Madaba, proceed to Shobak Castle. The ruins of this Crusader castle are located just east of Arabah. Arrive in Petra for overnight
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

SATURDAY - DAY 17,  - Petra City Tour
A wonderful day exploring Petra! Enter the "rose red" city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. At the end, you’ll gaze in total amazement at Petra’s most extraordinary monument - the towering Treasury building rising over 140 feet. Beyond, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theater, burial chambers and water channels - all remnants of a once great Nabatean culture. Today, Petra is both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience! After lunch, there will be time on your own to further explore Petra before returning to the hotel
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

SUNDAY - DAY 18, - Wadi Rum Desert, Travel to Amman
Morning departure to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and pastel colored sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the "Valley of the Moon", served as inspiration (and site of the filming) for T.E. Lawrence’s novel, Lawrence of Arabia. Ride in a 4x4 vehicle to explore the valley, with its looming rock faces that seem to grow directly out of the sand and endless skies. Cross the huge red sand dunes and the eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as "The Seven Pillars". Then, lunch in an authentic Bedouin tent in the midst of the desert, where you’ll be introduced to "Zarb" - a selection of foods cooked in an oven with hot coals beneath the desert floor. Afterward, travel to your hotel in Amman
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

MONDAY - DAY 19, - Jerash, Amman City Tour
This morning, journey north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, was part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded street. After lunch, proceed to a city tour of Amman, often referred to as the "White City" because of the white stone used to build the houses. Amman is among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. The balance of the day is at leisure. Later this evening, savor a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Manager and travel companions
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TUESDAY - DAY 20, - Depart Jordan
After breakfast at the hotel , Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

 Tour package includes:

• 3 night Cairo
• 3 nights Nile Cruise
• 2 nights Tel Aviv
• 2 nights Galilee Region
• 4 nights Jerusalem
• 1 night Dead Sea
• 2 nights Petra
• 2 nights Amman
• all transfers as per itinerary
• all sightseeing as per itinerary
• all entrance fees as per itinerary
• all hotels and cruise tax
• service of an English speaking guide

Tour package exclude:

• International flights
• Tips
• any personal needs
• Entry Visa

Tour package Hotels used:

• Cairo Ramses Hilton hotel or similar
• Tamr Henna Nile Cruise or similar
• Ron beach hotel Tiberias or similar
• Leonardo hotel Jerusalem or similar
• Ramada dead Sea Jordan  or similar
• Imperial Palace Hotel Amman or similar
• Petra Panorama Hotel i Petra or similar

Day 1: arrival
Welcome to Jordan, Upon arrival to Amman at you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman. (D)
Overnight: Amman
Meals: dinner

Day 2:  AMMAN - PETRA FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING – AMMAN 
We enjoy a walking tour that begins with a visit to the Siq to the Treasury. Continue through the main street with magnificent structures on each side carved into the mountains, to the colonnaded street, ending at the Petra Museum. Lose yourself in the history of the Nabateans who meticulously carved Massive structures out of the rose colored sandstone. See the influence of the people that followed, including the architecture of the mighty Romans and a beautiful Byzantine chapel decorated with ancient, stunning mosaics that have been carefully preserved.  Back to your hotel in Amman (B, D)
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3:  MADEBA - MT. NEBO – AMMAN,
After breakfast, we visit Madaba, "The City of Mosaics," to see St. George Church where there is a clear map of the Holy Land. We will visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses was laid to rest, and where the late St. Pope John Paul II visited on his first pilgrimage of the millennium. Visit the Sanctuary at Nebo: the memorial of Moses, the presumed site of his death and burial place, and a center for pilgrimages since early Christian times. Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan. Back to your hotel in Amman (B, D)
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4:  ALLENBY BORDER – CANA – NAZARETH
After breakfast, checkout and we cross the Allenby Bridge. Welcome to the Holy Land! Our first stop is Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast. We continue to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Then continue to St. Joseph's Workshop and Mary's Well. back to your hotel for Dinner and overnight in Nazareth. (B, D)
Overnight: Nazareth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5. TIBERIAS: SEA OF GALILEE & BOAT RIDE 
This morning we begin with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Our visit continues to the Mt. of Beatitudes to gain a panoramic view of the Sea of Galilee. We will visit Tabgha where it is believed that Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000.  From there we will visit Capernaum where Jesus began his Galilean ministry, visiting the synagogue which dates to the time of Jesus and the site of Peter’s home. back to your hotel in Nazareth for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Overnight:Nazareth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6. Tabor – Haifa – JAFFA – LOD
This morning on our way to Jerusalem we stop at Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration. Continue to Haifa, we enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Bahai Shrine. Finally we arrive in Jaffa (Joppa) the place where Peter lodged with Simon the Tanner, and during his stay—through the power of the Holy Spirit—Peter raised Tabitha from the dead. We will stop by Church of Saint George in Lod city, then drive to Jeursalem for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7.  JERUSALEM - MOUNT OF OLIVES - MOUNT OF ZION
Begin today’s visits with a breathtaking view of the Holy City on the Mt. of Olives, visit the Place of Jesus’ Ascension and the Pater Noster grotto. Afterwards, walk down the Palm Sunday Path to Dominus Flevit where he wept over the city. Down at the bottom of Kidron Valley we will visit the Greek Orthodox Church marking the tomb of Mary. Visit The Garden of Gethsemane the site of the arrest of Jesus and taking Him to the house of the High priest Caiaphas. We continue to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper. Return to our hotel in Jerusalem  for dinner and overnight (B,D)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8.  JERUSALEM: BETHLEHEM, EIN KAREM & CHURCH OF VISITATION 
Today we visit Bethlehem; the birthplace of the Lord Jesus and part of our tour will include a visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity, followed by a visit the Greek Orthodox Church at the Shepherds Fields. In the afternoon, we stop in Ein Karem where we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation.Back to our hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9.  OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM & FREE TIME 
Following breakfast, we visit old city of Jerusalem with visits of the Cardo – ancient Byzantine Street, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa where Jesus carried his Cross all the way to Golgotha, the Antonia fortress , and finally the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  This unique church, which bears little resemblance to any church most visitors know from home, is where Orthodox and Catholic Christians mark the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. We enjoy some free time in the Old city colorful bazaars before returning to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight (B,D)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10.  JERUSALEM: JERICHO – BAPTISMAL SITE - & DEAD SEA 
Our first stop is at the little village of Bethany, on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives about 3km from Jerusalem it was a favorite place of rest and refuge for Jesus. Here he knew the friendship of his friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus. And here, in the cemetery just below the village, he raised Lazarus from the dead. We leave Bethany and arrive in Jericho, being the normal route from Galilee to Jerusalem, Jesus passed through it several times. We will see the traditional sycamore tree of Zacchaeus & ascend the Mt Temptation via a cable car and visit the Orthodox monastery there. Thereafter we continue to the Baptism site beside the Jordan River.  Finally we, proceed to the unique Dead Sea where we will have an opportunity to float in the saline waters of the lowest Sea on earth. Dinner & Overnight Jerusalem  (B,D)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11. Allenby Amman Final Departure - Queen Alia Airport
After breakfast, driver back to Amman through Allenaby boarder to Queen Alia airport in Amman for your flight back home.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast,

Holy land Tour Package Includes:

• 3 nights accommodation at  4 stars  hotel in Amman based on half board.
• 2 nights accommodation at 4 stars hotel in Nazareth based on half board 
• 5 nights accommodation at  4 stars hotel in Jerusalem  based on half board.
• All transfers
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees.
• All hotel taxes

Holy land Tour Package exclude:

• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips for the guide and the driver.
• Any extra.
• Any personal needs
• Departure Tax of the boarders

Holy land Tour Package Hotels used:

• Imperial Palace hotel in Amman
• Ramada Hotel Nazareth
• Leonardo Jerusalem hotel

DAY 01     NETHANYA
Welcome to Israel, upon our arrival at the Tel Aviv airport we will begin the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus.  Visit Ancient Joppa on the Sea where Jonah set sail, and where Peter raised Dorcas from the dead.  Joppa was the home of Simon the Tanner.  Continue north up the coast of the Mediterranean to our hotel in Nethanya - situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.  Dinner will be served at our hotel.

DAY 02     THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA / CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON.
After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast we board our motor coach to Caesarea by the sea. We will visit the Crusader's Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. Driving through the Jezreel Valley we'll visit Megiddo and continue to the fields of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16), continuing northward along the Mediterranean Sea to Haifa and Mt. Carmel - the biblical site of Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal (IKings:18). Traveling eastward across Galilee we will view Mt. Tabor (Psalm 89:12), Deboriya - the hometown of the prophetess Deborah - at the foothill of Mt. Tabor (Judges 4 and 5).  Overnight at our hotel on the shores of the beautiful Sea of Galilee.

DAY 03     TIBERIAS / THE SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES
This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area after a delicious breakfast.  We will depart from the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (John 6:24) to visit the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt. 4:13-17).  Then on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the "Sermon on the Mount" (Matt. 5-7) and to Tabgha - the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes - (Mark 6:34-44).  We will then proceed to upper Galilee and the site of Peter's confession (Matt. 16:16) at Caesarea Phillipi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12) the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together.  We will follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the Sea.  We will stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River.  Return to our hotel for overnight.

DAY 04    NAZARETH/ JERICHO/ JERUSALEM
Early morning departure to Cana and then on to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary's Fountain (Luke 4:16-22).  We continue to Bethshean and then south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho where the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 17:1-6 and II Kings 2:19-22) and a commanding view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-11) and Elisha's Fountain.  Then up to Jerusalem through the Judean wilderness.  Overnight at our hotel in the Holy City of Jerusalem.

DAY 05      JERUSALEM
After breakfast this exciting day will begin with a drive to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives  (Matt. 24:3) for a  panoramic view  of the Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the Chapel of the Ascension, the Church of Pater Noster and the Dominus Flevit. Walk along Hosanna Road to the Gethsemane to visit the Churc h of All Nations that stands on the Rock of Agony where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57).  See the Pillar of Absalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gate and the Pinnacle of the Temple. We then drive to Mt. Zion where we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the site of Caiphas' House, the Room of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and the Tomb of King David.  Continue to tour New Jerusalem, see Yad Vashem - the immensely moving memorial to the six million martyrs of the Holocaust, Return to our hotel for overnight.

 DAY 06     JERUSALEM/ BETHLEHEM
Today begins with a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.  Starting at the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) where the faithful Jews cry their petitions to God, we continue to the Temple Area of Mt. Moriah.  Visit the El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock that was built on the ancient site of Solomon's Temple (Genesis 22:9-14) and over the Rock of Sacrifice where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22) and the ceremonial sacrifice of animals took place.  After this we walk along the Via Dolorosa to Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo Arch (John 19:13) where Jesus was tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6). Then continue through the Old City bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  Visit the Garden Tomb and Golgotha - Place of the Skull - for a worship service.  This afternoon continue our tour to Bethlehem.  We will visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, and Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:1-20) then the Field of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13).  We return to Jerusalem passing Rachel's Tomb to our hotel for overnight.  

DAY 07         DEAD SEA/ QUMRAN/ BETHANY
This morning we drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth.  A beautiful new road takes us south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.  Visit the remains of the Community Center of the Essenes and the Caves of the Scrolls.  We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). On the return to Jerusalem we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus (John 11:1-46). On to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight. 

DAY 08       DAY AT LEISURE JERUSALEM
After breakfast visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher once more and spent half day, then return to the hotel.

DAY 09       JERUSALEM / Airport
After breakfast , transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Holy land tour package includes:

• Accommodation at the above mentioned hotels or similar for 8 nights
• 1 night at Nethanya
• 2 nights Tiberius 
• 5 nights Jerusalem
• Breakfast & dinner buffets daily at hotel 
• Meet & Assist at Tel Aviv airport 
• Licensed Guide
• Entrance fees
• Porterage service at hotels
• Transportation in a modern, comfortable  WI-FI  equipped coache
• Israel Ministry of tourism certificates 

Holy land tour package excludes:

• Tips, Flights, Personal expenses & Medical Insurance 
• Beverages with meals. 

Holy land tour packages hotel:

• Leonardo Plaza hotel Nethanya
• Ron Beach Tiberius
• Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem

Day 01: Arrive Tel Aviv Airport - Tiberius 
Welcome to Israel, Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be met at the airport , Transfer to your hotel in Tiberius to check-in for 02 nights stay.
Overnight: Nazareth
Meals: dinner

Day 02: Mt. Tabor – Nazareth – Tiberius. 
After breakfast, start the day with a drive and visit to the site of Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-50). At this site, you will have some time to reflect on Christ’s Humanity and Divinity. Continue to Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. We visit the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph, to which tradition identifies as the workshop and home of the Holy Family. Proceed to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water to wine. Back to the hotel. 
Overnight: Nazareth
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 03: Sea of Galilee – Mount of Beatitudes – Capernaum – Boat Ride 
Following breakfast, check out. Depart to visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus proclaimed His great Sermon on the Mount. Near the mount is Tabgha, one of Jesus’ miracle sites. At Tabgha, Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people from five loaves of bread, and two fish. Also, in Tabgha is St. Peter’s Primacy where Jesus bestowed church leadership upon Peter. Have a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in a wooden boat. Drive to Jerusalem to check-in at your hotel in Bethlehem  for 05 nights.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 04: Bethlehem – Nativity Church – Milk Grotto – Shepherd Fields 
After breakfast, we visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Christ (Matt. 1: 18-25). As you enter the church, you will proceed down to the Grotto of the Nativity, which marks the spot of Our Savior’s birth. Visit Saint Catherine’s Church where the midnight Mass beams from Bethlehem to television viewers worldwide on Christmas Eve. Descend to visit Saint Jerome’s Cave where the bible was translated. Continue to Milk Grotto where the Holy Family took refuge during the Slaughter of the Innocents before their flight into Egypt. Tradition has it that while Mary was nursing Jesus here, a drop of milk fell to the ground, turning it white. We drive to visit the Shepherd Fields that were identified since ancient times with the shepherds who saw the Star of Nativity (Luke 2:8). In the caves of these fields, you are still able to see the soot marks of fires that shepherds lit to keep warm. return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 05: Jerusalem – Mount of Olives – Old City 
In this morning, you will have breakfast and then depart for a day in Jerusalem. We head to the Mount of Olives and visit Pater Noster Church where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Continue to an observation point that overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem. You will have the opportunity to stop at Dominus Flevit, which is a church that commemorates where Jesus wept for Jerusalem. We walk the Palm Sunday route and descend to the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives that still contains trees with roots that date back to the time of Jesus. Beside the Garden is your next stop, the Church of All Nations, built over the “Rock of Agony”. This is where Jesus prayed alone on the night of His arrest. Throughout this time, you are invited to remain in prayer and to reflect on Christ’s agony that he experienced. Go to Saint Ann’s Church and visit Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man. Start walking the Via Dolorosa. We will reflect upon the Stations of the Cross as you travel through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This Sacred destination is the site of Calvary (Jesus’ crucifixion place) and, His tomb. Drive back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 06: Jerusalem – Mount Zion – Ein Karem 
Following breakfast at our hotel, we drive to Jerusalem and go to Mount Zion. Visit Church of the Dormition. Tradition tells us that this Church is where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, “Fell Asleep”. Visit Cenacle, also known as the “Upper Room”, where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper. Continue to visit Saint Peter Gallicantu. This Church commemorates where Jesus was examined and eventually imprisoned before the Council in Jerusalem. It also commemorates Peter’s Denial of Christ. Drive to the Biblical village of Ein Karem, birth place of John the Baptist. Visit Church of the Visitation that honors the visit paid by Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 07: Jericho – Mount of Temptation – Baptismal Site – Dead Sea 
This day will begin with breakfast at the hotel and drive to Jericho, the oldest city in the world that was conquered by Joshua. We visit the Sycamore Tree that recalls the incident in which the tax collector Zacchaeus, too short to see over the crowd, climbed a sycamore’s branches in order to see Jesus. and then ascend using the cable car to visit Mount of Temptations that is said to be the hill in the Judaean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil. we will continue to Jesus’ baptismal site on the River Jordan. We continue to visit Qumran that is made up of 2,000 year old ruins from the days of the Second Temple, and also the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written. and discovered. We go to have a float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest spot on Earth. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 08 : Departure (breakfast)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight back home.
Meals: breakfast

Holy land tour package Includes:

•  2 nights hotel in Nazareth based on half board.
•  5 nights hotel in Jerusalem  based on half board.
•  all transfers by modern Bus.
• all entrance fees 
•  Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Holy land tour package Excluded:

•  Tips 
• flight 
•  any personal needs 
• Travel insurance

Holy land tour package Hotels:

• Ramada hotel Nazareth or similar
• Grand Court Jerusalem hotel or similar