ITERNERY :

Day1 :

Reach Amman, Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport. After completing the immigration procedures at the airport, we proceed to our hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman

Day2 :

We will visit the Franciscan Church, and the Serpent Monument at Mount Nebo after breakfast. We proceed to Madaba, often known as the “city of mosaics,” where the Madaba Map is kept in St. George’s Church. John the Baptist’s martyrdom site, Mukawir, will be our next stop after lunch. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Day3 :

After breakfast, we proceed to Sheikh Hussain Bridge and cross the border into Israel to commence our exploration of the Holy Land and drive to the village of Cana. Take an opportunity to shop in Cana. Then we move on to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Make a quick stop at Mount Precipice. We also stop by Joseph’s workshop. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberias.

Day4 :

After breakfast, we drive through the landscapes of Galilee to Capernaum - thecenter of Jesus’ ministry. We then stop at Tabgha - the Church of the Multiplication of theLoaves and Fish. We then visit the expressive Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gavethe Sermon on the Mount. After lunch, we proceed for a memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Lastly, visit the Jordan River and stop at Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberias

Day5 :

After breakfast, we leave the city of Tiberias and travel towards the west. We ascend Mt.Tabor to visit the beautiful Church of Transfiguration. We continue to Muhraqa, Mount Carmel. Visit to Yad Vashem. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.

Day6 :

After breakfast, we visit the village of Ein Karem - birthplace of John the Baptist, we then proceed to Mt. Zion. Here we visit the Cenacle -room of the Last Supper/ Upper Room and the Tomb of King David. This is also believed to be the place of Pentecost. We also visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Get a memorable chance to visit the Church of the Nativity- (the birthplace of Jesus). Thereafter also visit the Shepherd’s field. Visit the Cave of Patriarchs, Hebron (subject to change). After our day tour, we visit a Christian Souvenir store to buy olive wood souvenirs from Bethlehem. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.

Day7 :

After breakfast, we ascend the Mt. of Olives overlooking the Holy City of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of the Ascension, which commemorates the ascent of Jesus to Heaven. The Pater Noster Church, the place, where Jesus gave the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. We then visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while Judas betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the Basilica of the Agony (Church of all Nations), After lunch, we visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man. We then start 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. We will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha, the place of crucifixion visible from the distance, with its two silver domes. We will also be visiting the Garden Tomb which is the empty tomb of Jesus. We then visit The Wailing Wall. Take an opportunity to pray at the Wailing Wall. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.

Day8 :

After breakfast, we drive to Jericho. We visit the Mount of Temptation. We also visite Sycamore tree, Elisha’s Spring. We then descend to the Dead Sea and make a brief stop to take the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea. We travel to Taba Border (Egypt) which is at the southern tip of Israel. Along the shores of the Dead Sea view Qumran, the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue south to Sodom and Gomorrah and watch Lot’s wife’s Pillar of Salt. We proceed via the beautiful city of Eilat situated on the banks of the Red Sea. We will meet our representative upon our arrival at the Egyptian border and after immigration and visa formalities we drive to the nearby resort in Taba City located on the Red Sea. Dinner and overnight stay near the Red Sea.

Day9 :

After early breakfast this morning we start our journey by road in the land of Moses. Drive to the village of St. Catherine located in Sinai. Visit the famous St. Catherine Monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai where we visit the Moses Well and the ever-famous Burning Bush. We then start a scenic bus journey to Cairo. we visit the shops for Egyptian Perfumes, Papyrus paper, Egyptian souvenirs, and Egyptian cotton. Evening we go for a 2 hrs Nile Cruise to see the Folkloric Show and have Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day10 :

After breakfast, we visit the Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. We then visit the statue of the Sphinx located near the Pyramids. we visit an important church called the Abu Serga Church built on the house/ crypt. Later we are transferred to the airport for our flight back to India.

IMPORTANT :

• Tour package amount includes air tickets from India - Amman and Cairo - India. Main luggage: 25 kilos, hand luggage: 7 kilos (additional charges for extra luggage).

•Hotel accommodation in 3-star or 4-star hotels (on a shared basis)

• This tour type is a Group tour (All pax will travel together and return to India together).

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and 1 liter of water per person will be provided every day

• Visa charges and border taxes are included in the amount paid.

• Commute in AC private coach and English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

• Baptisms will be given at Yardenit. Interested people can let us know beforehand and pay the charges for the dress.

• Elderly people or people under treatment are advised to bring their medication with them for the days of the tour.

• Tips for the guide, bus driver, and hotel staff are to be paid separately ($60 per person).

• All members of the group should respect and cooperate to make the tour memorable in a good way.

• Any additional charges incurred by an individual beyond what is included in the package must be paid by that individual.

• It is recommended that you bring additional funds for shopping or any expenses not included in the package.

TERMS & CONDITIONS :

• Rs. 50,000/- is to be paid in advance for confirmation and visa application.

• If visa is rejected for any reason (only known to the embassy of the respective country) Rs.15,000/- is deducted from the amount paid as it is a non-refundable amount. The remaining Rs. 35,000/- will be refunded within 45 - 60 days from the day of rejection of the visa.

• If the visa is granted, the total amount of the tour package minus the advance amount should be paid to the company 30 days before the start of the tour.

• In some cases, visa applicants will be asked to make a security deposit to be granted a visa. In such cases, the security deposit amount will be credited back to the applicants after 8 weeks from the day of returning to India.

• Any cancellations before 2 months from the start of the trip will get 50 % of the amount paid. Any cancellations before 1 month will receive no refund.

• Under the Act of God instances, no refund will be given but the tour will be held after the situation gets normal.

• If entry to some places are cancelled for security reasons, the company takes no responsibility.

• If one member of the family is denied a visa and other accompanying members (who are granted a visa) decides to cancel their journey, the company will not issue a full refund. Charges will be deducted in such cases.

• The company has the right to cancel the tour or change the dates if any unavoidable problem arises. The members of the group will be updated in such scenarios.

• Applicants are requested to cooperate and pay for any revised fees/fares on the part of airlines, hotels, visa charges, transport, etc.

• All legal matters must be resolved exclusively in the Vijayawada court only