Holy land Trip

Day 1 24 October 2019 / THU

AMMAN – JERICHO – BETHLEHEM
AhlanWaSahlanWelcome to Amman, capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Arrival at Queen Alia Airport, meet and
assist through all formalities. Reach King Hussein Bridge and cross to the Holy Land
where you will be welcomed by our guide. Proceed to Jericho, the oldest city in the
world. Lunch and visit to the Sycamore Tree, a reminder of Zacchaeus’ conversion. View
the Qarantal Monastery (Mount of Temptation), the traditional site where Jesus was
tempted by the devil.
From Jericho we continue to Hotel in Bethlehem – for Dinner and Overnights

Day 2 25 October 2019 / FRI

JERUSALEM: THE TEMPLE MOUNT- THE SHRINES ON THE MOUNT OF
OLIVES – VIA DOLOROSA – THE BASILICA OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER
(ANASTASIS)
Morning:Visit to the Shrines on the Mount of Olives.
After breakfast we drive to Jerusalem and visit the Temple Mount where we can admire
the famous Mosque of al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock (entry into the mosque is not permitted). Then we proceed to the Mount
of Olives which reminds of many important events of the life of Jesus Christ. We start by visiting the site of the Ascension of Jesus to
Heaven, and then we proceed to visit the nearby Church and Monastery of the Pater Noster, which is built on the site where Jesus
taught his disciples the Prayer of Our Father. While descending the slope of the Mount we stop at the Dominus Flevit Chapel, the site
of Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem. Further down the slope we visit the Basilica of the Agony of Jesus which is built close to the
Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus agonized in prayer prior to His betrayal. Visit to the Grotto of the Betrayal of Jesus (Mass)
and the Tomb of the Virgin Mary.
Afternoon: We start by visiting the Church of St. Anne and the neighbouring site of the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed a
man who has been ill for thirty eight years. We continue to the Franciscan Compound where we visit the Church of the Flagellation
and the Chapel of the Condemnation from which pilgrims can follow the “Way of the Cross”. We then proceed to visit the Basilica
of the Ecce Homo and the archaeological outstanding excavations of the Lithostrotos. We walk along the Via Dolorosa visiting the
Stations of the Cross and we stop at the Russian Alexander Compound to visit the Threshold of Judgement Gate and the other
archaeological findings. We end our day visiting the Church of the Anastasis (Resurrection) or Holy Sepulchre, which enshrines
Calvary (or Golgotha), the Tomb of Jesus, the Chapel of St. Helena, the Chapel of the Finding (Invention) of the Cross. At
the end of the visit a group photo can be taken in front of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre by the official photographer. Dinner and
overnight stay, in Hotel in Bethlehem

Day 3 26 October 2019 / SAT

JERUSALEM: MOUNT ZION – THE CENACLE (UPPER ROOM) – THE DORMITION ABBEY – THE CHURCH OF ST
PETER IN GALLICANTU – THE OLD CITY – THE CARDO – THE WESTERN WALL (THE WAILING WALL)
Morning: After breakfast we depart for Mount Zion and we visit the Upper Room or the Cenacle the hall of the last Supper (Mass),
then the neighbouring Dormition Abbey commemorating the passing away of the Virgin Mary. Visit the church of St. Peter in
Gallicantu, the site of the Grand Priest’s house where the cock crowed thrice as Peter denied Jesus.
Afternoon: We start at Damascus Gate, the most famous of Jerusalem’s Gates. We cross on foot the Arab suq (market) and reach first
the restored Roman-Byzantine Cardo and then come to the Western Wall or Wailing Wall. Visit to the Tomb of Herod’s Family. Return
to Hotel in Bethlehem for Dinner & overnight.

Tel: + 971 .6.7462 772 / +971.50. 53 75 617, Fax: +971. 6. 746 4605, P O Box 20 474, Ajman UAE
Email: excellenttours_ajman@yahoo.com/ Email 2: holyland_reservations@yahoo.com
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Day 4 27 October 2019 / SUN
EIN KAREM –BETHANY – DEAD SEA - BETHLEHEM
Morning: After breakfast we travel to EinKarem, the town of St. John the Baptist. Visit to the Church of St. John and then ascension
on foot to the Church of the Visitation commemorating the visit of the Virgin Mary to her Cousin Elizabeth and her joyous song of
the Magnificent. Visit of the Shrine of Lazarus in Bethany.
Afternoon: We start with the visit to the Church at the Shepherds Field in BeitSahour (Mass) and then we come to the Basilica of
the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Birthplace of the Our Lord Jesus. We visit the Grotto of the
Nativity and St. Jerome’s Grotto where he translated the Bible from the Hebrew into the
Latin language, a translation called the Vulgate.We proceed to the lowest point of the surface
of the earth, the Dead Sea- short time for swimming..Return to Hotel in Bethlehem for
dinner and overnight.

Day 5 28 October 2019 / MON

JERUSALEM- CEASAREA- STELLA MARIS: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL-
HAIFA- NAZARETH
After early Breakfast – Check Out from Bethlehem Hotel.... we drive through the
Jordan Valley,
Fromsouth to north and after a 3 hours journey.
Morning: We leave for Haifa, the port city of the North on the shore of the Mediterranean.
We reach the Carmelite Monastery of Stella Maris and visit the church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This
is the cradle of the Order of the Carmelites. View of the Bahai Gardens and then continue to Caesarea along the
blue Mediterranean Coast.
Afternoon: Visit of the Basilica of the Annunciation and celebration of the Mass at the Grotto of the Annunciation.
Visit of St. Joseph’s Church, St. Gabriel’s Greek Orthodox Church and St. Mary’s well. After that we proceed to
KafrKanna, to visit the village of the wedding of Cana where Jesus performed his first Miracle changing the water
into wine. Here we renew our marriage vows.
Continue to Hotelin Nazareth for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 6 29 October 2019 / TUE

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES- TABGHA- CAPERNAUM- BOAT RIDE – MT. TABOR- JORDAN RIVER
Morning: After breakfast we start our journey to the northern area of the Sea of Galilee where some of the most
important Holy Places are located. Visit to the Mount of the Beatitudeswhere Jesus proclaimed his famous
Sermon on the Mount.(Mass) We proceed to Tabgha and visit the church of the Multiplication of the Loaves
and Fishes. Visit the church of the Primacy of St. Peter and proceed to Capernaum, the town in which Jesus
started to preach the Good News. Visit to the ancient Synagogue and to St. Peter’s house. Boat ride on the Sea of
Galilee, from NofGhinossar to Lido Restaurant where lunch will be served.
Afternoon: Drive to the Jordan River where we renew the Baptismal Promises. Drive to Mount Tabor and visit to the
Basilica of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. Return to Hotelin Nazareth Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 30 October 2019 / WED

MADABA – MT. NEBO – AMMAN
After breakfast we depart for the Allenby Bridge where we bid goodbye and leave the Holy Land with unforgettable memories to
cherish and treasure. After the formalities and the crossing of the bridge, then we proceed to Madaba where lunch will be served at a
local Restaurant . Visit to the Greek Orthodox church of St. George with its chief attraction, the sixth century Byzantine mosaic known
as the Madaba Map, the oldest existing map of the Holy Land. We proceed to Mount Nebo, the final station of the prophet Moses’
life (Mass). We return to Amman for a panoramic tour of the town, and onward to Queen Alia Airport for the departure back home.
Optional Petra: Group taking Optional Petra will continue to Petra city , for diner and overnight.

Tel: + 971 .6.7462 772 / +971.50. 53 75 617, Fax: +971. 6. 746 4605, P O Box 20 474, Ajman UAE
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OPTIONAL >>>>>
PETRA – DEPARTURE
After breakfast. Full Day Visiting Petra with Lunch
Petra is considered the most famous and gorgeous site in Jordan located about 262 km south of Amman and 133 km north of Aqaba. It
is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago. Admired then for
its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO world heritage site
and one of The New 7 Wonders of the World that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe.
Evening transfer to Amman airport for final Departure.

>>>>> End of Program

The above program is subject to change / or re-schedule in sights whenever is required to success the trip

Cost:
Rate from Rate from
KUWAIT UAE
KWD 397 /- per person in Double / Triple Room Dhs. 4755 /- per person in Double / Triple Room
KWD 97 /- Single supplement Dhs.1155/- Single supplement
Children: Children:
KWD 340/- Child rate[7-11yrs ] / Dhs.4,050/- Child rate[7-11yrs ] /
KWD313/- Child rate [2-6yrs ] Dhs.3,745/- Child rate [2-6yrs ]
KWD91 /- Infant rate [below 2yrs] Dhs.1050/- Child rate [below 2yrs]
Note: Children born in 2007 are considered as adults for 2019
INCLUSIVE OF:
- Air Ticket: Dubai /Amman / DubaiOR Kuwait /Amman/Kuwait
- Meeting and assistance at Jordan –Amman Airport.
- Transfer from Amman Airport to Allen by-King Hussein Bridge (Israeli borders with
Jordan).
- Accommodation 7 days 6 nights as follows:
 4 nights at a hotel in Bethlehem.
 2 nights at a hotel in Nazareth.
- Full Board: breakfast, lunch, dinner as per program.
- All tours as per program.
- Double Entry Visa to Jordan.
- Entry Visa to the Holy Land.
- English Speaking Guide all through the Pilgrimage.
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the package

NOT INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

- Any extra /personal orders such as drinks, dry cleaning, telephone calls.
- Exit tax at Allen by Bridge (approx. departure between Tax: US$ 52.00- US$
56.00) should be paid personally.
- Tips for guide , driver & hotel …Tips KD 11/- , Dhs. 130/-per person.

Tel: + 971 .6.7462 772 / +971.50. 53 75 617, Fax: +971. 6. 746 4605, P O Box 20 474, Ajman UAE
Email: excellenttours_ajman@yahoo.com/ Email 2: holyland_reservations@yahoo.com
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PAYMENT & CONDITIONS
PAYMENT IS NOT ALLOWED IN CASH, SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY CHEQUE IN THE NAME OF : EXCELLENT
TOURS , OR DIRECT DEPOSIT IN THE BELOW BANK ACCOUNT :

Bank Details:
ADCB
ACCOUNT NAME: EXCELLENT TOURS
ACCOUNT NO# 10727895920001
IBAN: # AE330030010727895920001
SWIFT: ADCBAEAA

Optional Tour: One day PETRA 30-31 October 2019

One night Extension at PETRA – JORDAN
One of the new Wonders of the world!!
Including:
Full day Tour to Petra + A/C Bus + English Speaking Guide + one night
Including Dinner and Breakfast at Hotel 3 stars + Lunch
At Petra + Entrance fees to Petra
Per person Dhs. 920 / KD77 (Less than 15 PAX subject to change)

God Bless …

GEORGETTE HAJJAR
Managing Director
Mobile: +97150. 5375617
Tel: +971.6.7462 772
Fax: +971.6.7464605
P O Box 20474 Ajman – UAE

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