Assemble at the Cochin International airport Terminal 3. Meet your Tour Leader and fellow passengers. A brief session to meet and greet.
Departure by early hours flight for Amman, the capital of Jordan, by Gulf Air flight .. Upon arrival emigration, customs formalities and transfer to hotel Oasis or similar. After a brief relaxation, visit Amman - proceed to Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex. Visit the famous Mt. Nebo enroute see Madaba an ancient town in Jordan, known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. The Madaba Archaeological Park preserves the mosaic-rich Church of the Virgin Mary and artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras, overlooks the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Mount Nebo is an elevated bridge in Jordan, approximately 710 metres above sea level, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. Time permitting shop for souvenirs . Overnight Hotel. ( Breakfast, Lunch in flight, Dinner )
A full day excursion to Petra - a UNESCO World Heritage Site & the New 7 Wonders of the World.. The city is accessed through a 1.2-kilometre-long gorge called the Siq, which leads directly to the Khazneh. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is also called the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage". Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. Walk or Ride on horse-back to the “Siq” ( Canyon) and then on foot into Petra, known as “Sela Edom” . This is an awe inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it, carved in the early 1st century. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
We say goodbye to Jordan and Proceed to Israel onto Sheikh Hussein Bridge. At the Sheikh Hussein border complete the customs & emigration formalities , Proceed to Israeli side. Enter into Israel. Complete the Emigration & Visa formalities. Meet representative of Israeli tour.
Visit Nazareth - the Christian Holy Sites, 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. Visit Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Later visit the Baptismal site of Jordan River. Evening Visit Mt. Tabor, the sacred site where Jesus had the Transfiguration. Have a fantastic panoramic view . Check in to hotel Plaza Nazareth or Similar. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Visit Capernaum - the centre for Jesus’ ministry after he left Nazareth -Stop at Tabga - the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes and the expressive Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount.
We make a brief halt at 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 disciple’s the flat rock known as Mensa Christ of Christ’s table commemorates this event. Then we drive through the landscapes of Galilee. Lunch at restaurant with Peter’s Fish.
Proceed to 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.
Continue the journey to Haifa - a beautiful Israeli port city built from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'í Gardens (photostop - entrance subject to grant ) The Terraces of the Bahá'í Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel. The gardens rest in the neighborhoods of Wadi Nisnas and Hadar HaCarmel. They are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Israel. And, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings.
Continue to visit the Old Jaffa, in Hebrew Yafo, or in Arabic Yaffa, the southern and oldest part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, is an ancient port city in Israel is famous for its biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon and Saint Peter as well as the mythological story of Andromeda and Perseus. Tel Aviv, a city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, is marked by stark 1930s Bauhaus buildings, thousands of which are clustered in the White City architectural area. Museums include Beit Hatfutsot, whose multimedia exhibits illustrate the history of Jewish communities worldwide. Transfer to Bethlehem, checkin to hotel Mt. David or similar. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Today we proceed to Jerusalem city tour - Visit Mt. of Olives - from here you have a panoramic View of Jerusalem city , is the site of most of the Biblical events. Walk along the Palm Sunday Road down to the Chapel of Dorminous Flevit where Jesus wept over eminent destruction of Jerusalem and Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus prayed here while Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the Basilica of Agony and Tomb of St.Mary, also the church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, which symbolizes Peter’s denial of Jesus as he has prophesied at the Last Supper and then visit the traditional house of High Priest, Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned.
Afternoon Visit Bethlehem, 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. We then visit the Church of the Nativity - the birthplace of Jesus and the City of David, Manager Square; Shepherds field Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St. Jerome.
Continue to visit the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. The Western Wall, Wailing Wall, or Kotel, known in Islam as the Buraq Wall, is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively
small segment of a far longer ancient retaining wall. Return to Hotel. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
We proceed 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 and the Convent of the Sisters of Zion. Early tradition held that Pontius Pilate stood here and thundered “Ecce Homo!” Which means “Behold the man?” Which is what Pilate said when he presented Jesus to the crowd? However, we now know that pagan Emperor Hadrian constructed the arch. Below the Convent are the Lithotrities where Jesus was publicly tried and where the Roman soldiers mocked him. The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre visible from the distance, wish is two silver domes. Also “The Tomb” widely believed to be part of the stone that covered Jesus Tomb.
Proceed to Mount Zion. Visit the Cenacle -the tomb of King David and - (the other upper room). Proceed to Last Supper Room, where we remember the last supper and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on Pentecost traditional Mount of Temptation and Sycamore Tree. It is also the place where Jesus stopped on this way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and where Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zacchaeus house. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (1305 ft. below sea level), stop at a beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals . Return to hotel for overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Check-out of the hotel. Proceed to Taba. On your long drive through the desert enroute see the Qumran located on a dry plateau about 1.5 km from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, near the Israeli settlement and kibbutz of Kalya. And Masada, an ancient fortress in southern Israel’s Judean Desert. It's on a massive plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. Continue drive along the Negev Desert to Eilat. Eilat is a southern Israeli port and resort town on the Red Sea, near Jordan. Its beaches are noted for their calm waters, like Dolphin Reef, Coral Beach Nature Reserve has buoy-marked underwater trails among fish filled reefs. Nearby Coral World Underwater Observatory Marine Park has a glass-enclosed observation center submerged offshore. Visit one of the Diamond shop in Eilat.
Continue to Egypt, enter the Taba Border, into Egypt after emigration and customs
formalities proceed to Hotel Tolip Resort & Spa, check-in . Rest and Relax. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Check out of the hotel, proceed to visit Sinai Mountains set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. It has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. Visit St Catharine Monastery, Burning Bush, and Moses well. Proceed to Cairo, on the way we will cross the Suez Canal. On arrival Check into hotel Marriott or similar for overnight ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Today Proceed to visit Pyramids, the surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza. There are in fact three main pyramids in Giza; the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops), The Pyramid of Kafhre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaura. Each Pyramid is a tomb to a different King of Egypt. In front of the pyramids lies the Sphinx, or Abu al-Hol in Arabic, “Father of Terror”. Carved out of a single block of stone, this enormous cat-like sculpture has mesmerized millions of visitors. We then proceed to Visit Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum was first built in Boulak is situated at Tahrir square in Cairo. It has 107 halls. At the ground floor there are the huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamun treasures and the mummies back to hotel. Also Visit the old churches of Cairo. ABU SERGA: The church of St Sergius, Cairo. Considered to be Cairo’s oldest church, dating from the 4th century AD. Built on the spot where the Holy Family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt also known as ELMU’ALLAQA: The hanging church, Cairo on the site of an older 4th century church. Built on top of the Roman walls. Afternoon time free for Shopping of Egyptian perfumes, famous original Egyptian Cotton clothes etc.
Evening we enjoy a Cruise on the River Nile with Dinner, music and a Tanora dance on board the ship . Enjoy the Shows on board. Return to hotel for Overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Morning free for shopping. Say goodbye to your recently made friends on tour.. Based on the flight schedule transfer to airport for flight back home. ( Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch, Dinner in flight )
Connect at your hub city and Arrival at cochin in the morning hours. ( Breakfast in flight )
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