Israel
Israel officially the State of Israel , is a country in the Middle East, situated in the region of Western Asia, on the south-eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS :
DAY 1: HAIFA - GALILEE
After arrival at Ben Gurion Airport off flight and assisted through immigration. After Departing theairport, 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 Famous Persian Hanging Gardens 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 fordinner and overnight.
DAY 3: JORDAN VALLEY- JERICHO - JERUSALEM
Today you will leave Galilee for Jerusalem via the Jordan Valley. We stop at Yardenit on the Jordan River, the traditional baptismal, site, and then drive along the Jordan Valley 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 Zechariah and Elizabeth & 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 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 a 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 five 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 quater to the Wailing Wall, Which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion
DAY 7: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for flight back home.
Disclaimer:
The above program is only for guidance purpose, Similar programs can be tailor made as per request.
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