In the Footsteps of the Bible

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 - Depart Australia

Depart Sydney for your flight to Egypt and thereafter to the Holy land
Overnight: on board (B, D)

Day 6 - Tombs of the Prophets

Continue your tour of Alexandria with a visit to the tomb of John the Baptist - See the tomb of Nebi Daniel (the Prophet Daniel) - Transfer back to Cairo for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Cairo (B, D)

Day 8 - Nuweibe

Transfer to Nuweibe for a hydrofoil ride across the Red Sea - Disembark at the Jordanian port city of Aqaba - Transfer through the Wadi Rum desert to Petra.
Overnight: Petra (B, D)

Day 12 - Sea of Galilee

Experience a morning sail across the Sea of Galilee.  See the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus - Visit Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish.  Visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Fish and the Loaves. Enjoy a traditional St. Peters Fish Lunch (lunch not included) - Continue onto Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ Ministries.  Visit the synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped.  Ascend to the top of the Mt. of Beatitudes, where you can relive the Sermon on the Mount.  (A Mass celebration can be held here if you wish). Stop at Korazim to see the ancient city hewn from basalt rock - Visit the baptism site at Yardenit.
Overnight: Nazareth (B, D)

Day 13 - Nazareth

Spend the morning visiting the holy sites of Nazareth - See the Church of Annunciation, and visit Mary’s Well and the Synagogue where Jesus preached - Take an opportunity to renew wedding vows at the Cana church where Jesus turned water into wine. Visit the sight of the transfiguration at Mount Tabor.
Overnight: Nazareth (B, D)

Day 14 - Coastal Plain

Visit the Carmelite Monastery at the Mukarah, where Elijah smote the false prophets - Stop at Caesarea Maritima to see the harbor city built by Herod the Great - Drive by the ancient port city of Jaffa - Stop for mass at the beautiful monastery at Emmaus - Ascend the mountains to the holy city of Jerusalem.  Say a welcome to Jerusalem prayer on top of Mount Scopus overlooking the city.
Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 15 - Jerusalem New City and Bethlehem

Celebrate Mass before visiting the fascinating village of Ein Kerem and the birthplace of John the Baptist - Experience a moving visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.  Afternoon visit to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity (subject to security clearance).
Evening activity: Enjoy a local cultural show (price not included and subject to confirmation)
Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 16 - Mount of Olives and Mount Zion

Start with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from Mt. of Olives - Visit the Church of Pater Noster, and the Chapel of Ascension - Walk down the Palm Sunday Road to see the Church of Dominus Flevit and the Church of all Nations at the Garden of Gethsemane - Visit Bethany and the Church of Lazarus (subject to security clearance) - Onto Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s tomb - See the dungeon where Jesus was imprisoned at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.  Continue on for a visit to the Dormition Abbey. See the original Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book.
Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 17 - Jerusalem Old City

Experience a spiritual visit to the Western Wall where you will say a prayer.   Onto the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church where you can sing a hymn.  Pass through Ecce Homo Arch to the Via Dolorosa and visit each Station of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where Mass Celebration may be held.  Finish your day with a visit to the Garden Tomb.
Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 18 - Dead Sea

Depart Jerusalem via the Inn of the Good Samaritan.  Visit the caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.  Ascend the mighty fortress of Masada - Experience a ‘float’ in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.
Overnight: Dead Sea (B, D)

Day 19 - Beersheba

Enjoy a morning at leisure.  Depart for a brief tour of Beersheba the capital of the Negev - Visit Abrahams Well and see the park dedicated to ANZAC soldiers - Continue on Tel Aviv for an early festive farewell dinner before departure - Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.
(B, D)

Day 20 - Arrive Australia

Arrive back in Sydney with wonderful memories of a fantastic tour and a deeper understanding of the bible.

B   = Breakfast            L = Lunch                  D = Dinner

Inclusions

The program includes the following:

• Meeting assistance and porterage at the airport
• Airport transfers as per the itinerary
• Air conditioned bus for touring and transfers
• Licensed English speaking guide for all touring
• Accommodation in 4 star hotels with en-suite facilities and
• air-conditioning
• Meal Arrangements
• The tour is offered on a half board basis which means that:
  Breakfast and Dinner will be provided daily in the hotels.
  Israeli breakfast is very generous and usually buffet style.
  A festive farewell meal at an authentic oriental restaurant is also included.
• Entrance fees for the mentioned sites
• Taxes and service charges
• Porterage at the airport and at the hotels.
• Pilgrims gift pack
• Dedicated website with photos posted regularly

ACCOMMODATION ON TOUR:

Price on application when making group request.