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| Itinerary | |
| Day 01 APR 21 |
Depart Manila to the Land of the Pharaohs. Evening: Nile Dinner Cruise |
| Day 02 APR 22 |
Cairo Unveil the mysteries of this land as you visit the three great Pyramids in Giza built between 2849 and 2530 BC; Sphinx the symbol of Egypt for 4 1/2 millennia,Visit the Egyptian Museum -home of thousand of ancient artifacts including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Memphis - the capital of ancient Egypt built in 3500 BC. |
| Day 03 APR 23 |
Cairo - St. Catherine Begin our day at Abu Serga Church - built over the cave that gave sanctuary to the Holy family. See the Virgin Tree that offered shade to Virgin Mary and her child Jesus; Church of Zeytoun above its dome thousands of Christians and Moslems saw the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1960's. An interesting drive to Sinai an array of shops which is known for its indigenous character and magnificent variety of goods |
| Day 04 APR 24 |
St. Catherine - Dead Sea Area This morning we visit St. Catherine Monastery a 6th century monastery founded by Queen Helena standing on the site of the burning bush. Marvel at the beautiful icons of the church. Drive to Taba/Eilat border. On the way, view Pharaoh's island which host the ruins of the famous fortress of Salah El Din. Cross the border and continue on to the Dead Sea area |
| Day 05 APR 25 |
Dead Sea Area. Galilee Begin our day an "unsinkable swim at the Dead Sea the lowest spot on earth. Take a cable car ride to Masada Herod's magnificent mountain top palace and fortress, site mountain top palace and fortress, site of last Jewish stand against the Romans. Take the winding road to Mt. Tabor. Mass at the Church of Transfiguration. View the rock where Jesus was transfigured in the presence of His three disciples. Continue on to Yardenit the traditional site of baptism |
| Day 06 APR 26 |
Galilee Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; stop in Tabgha to the Church of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes-traditional site of the multiplication miracle) and Church of the Primacy of Peter -wherein lies the rock of "Mensa Christi" where Jesus conferred on Peter to be the first Pope. Mass at the chapel in Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus proclaimed the Sermon on the Mount. To Capernaum, the center of Jesus ministry where He performed many miracles. See the remains of the ancient synagogue and St. Peter's Church built over the house of Peter. End your day at Church of the First Miracle in Cana where Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast. Married couples can renew their vows. |
| Day 07 APR 27 |
Galilee Jerusalem Learn more about the life of Jesus at Nazareth Village reconstruction of the first century Galilean town where the story of Jesus childhood and teachings are retold with elements of everyday life re-enacted. To the Church of Anunciation built over the grotto where Archangel Gabriel appeared to Virgin Mary to announce the coming birth of Jesus. Mass at the Church of St. Joseph built over his workshop. To the Church of St. Gabriel tradition says Archangel Gabriel appeared to her while she was drawing water from the well. On to Mount of the Precipice the place from which Jesus escaped the persecutors who desire to cast him off a high rock. Drive through the Jezreel Valeey to Caesarea see the Roman theater and walk along the ruins of Herodian and Crusaders. Short stop at the Aqueduct. Drive up to Jerusalem |
| Day 08 APR 28 |
Jerusalem Bethelehem Jerusalem Today, we drive to Ein Karem, visit the Church of Visitation which commemorates the Blessed Mother's visit to Elizabeth; Church of St. John the Baptist believed to be the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Learn more about the Holocaust at Yad Vashem memorial to honor the victims, see authentic objects from the ghettoes and concentration camps. Continue on to the "little town of Bethlehem' the birthplace of Jesus. Visit the Church of Nativity built over the grotto where Jesus was born; Milk Grotto where tradition says the Blessed Mother's milk was spilled while breastfeeding baby Jesus Mass at Shepherds Fields |
| Day 09 APR 29 |
Jerusalem Strings of biblical attractions awaits as we drive to Mt. of Olives area: Chapel of Ascension the place of ascension; Pater Noster where Jesus taught his disciples the "Our Father" displayed in different languages; walk down Palm Sunday road to the Church of Dominus Flevit where Jesus wept; to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus endured His agony; Onto the Church of St. Peter in Galicantu - built over the grotto where Jesus was detained on the night of His passion. Enter Zion's Gate to the Last Supper Room. Mass at the Church of Dormition - believed to be the place where the Blessed Virgin Mary died. Enter the Jewish Quarters, walk through Cardo the remains of the Roman road during Jesus time. To the Western Wall the most revered site for the Jews. |
| Day 10 APR 30 |
Jerusalem - Petra Before leaving Jerusalem, we visit Pool of Bethesda - where Jesus healed a paralytic; St. Anne's Church birthplace of the Blessed Mother; Chapel of Flagellation - Pilate judgement hall; do the Via Dolorosa ending with mass at the Church of Holy Sepulcher Christendom's most sacred place, the site of Jesus burial and resurrection. Cross the border and an Interesting drive to the Nabetean City of Petra. |
| Day 11 MAY 01 |
Peter Amman Half day to marvel the rose red city as old as time. Horse ride and walk through the awesome winding "Siq" an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone to the Treasury "El Khaznesh" one of the most elegant remains of antiquity carved out of solid rock from the side side of the mountain. After lunch, drive to Amman |
| Day 12 MAY 02 |
Amman Airport Panoramic city tour of Amman. Continue on to the summit of Mt. Nebo the burial place of Moses. Take a breathtaking view of the Promised Land across Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. To Al Magtas believed to be the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Transfer to the airport. |
| Day 13 MAY 03 |
Arrival in Manila |
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| Spiritual Director: |
| Rev. Fr. Moses Angelo Namalata, SRC Monasterio De Tarlac |
| NOTE: |
| Additional surcharge will be applied to any Rebookings, Reissuances, Extensions and other revisions regarding this tour. |
[Rates are subject to change without prior notice.]