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Day 01:
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv Airport, you will be welcomed and will be helped with immigration
processes. After all the procedures, we will drive from Airport to the city and check in to the
hotel.
Accommodation: Tiberias / Nazareth
Meals: Dinner
Day 02:
After breakfast, we will go for boating in Sea of Galilee. Then we will visit the expressive
Church of the Beatitudes. We will then visit Tabgha – the church of multiplication of bread
and fish and will proceed to visit the Church of Primacy of Peter and also see the site of
Mensa Christi.
Enjoy the special St. Peter's Fish lunch. We will visit Capernaum, the town of Jesus at the
bank of Lake Galilee and the old synagogue-church.
Accommodation: Tiberias / Nazareth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03:
After breakfast proceed to Nazareth and visit Mary’s Well and visit the Basilica of the
Annunciation. Later visit the house of Joseph and Mary and see Joseph’s workshop. Later
drive to Magdala - city of Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene & ancient synagogue.
We will drive to Mt. Tabor, (mountain by Private Taxi) the site of transfiguration of Jesus.
Then proceed to Cana where Jesus made His first miracle at the wedding and celebrate the
renewal of wedding vows.
Accommodation: Tiberias / Nazareth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04:
After Breakfast, checkout and drive to Muhraqa on Carmel Mountains– where Prophet
Elijah contested against the prophets of Baal and executed them. Then drive to Haifa – the
Port city of Israel. See the world famous Bahai Gardens and drive up the Carmel Mountain.
Enjoy the spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea. Visit Stella Maris Church.
Drive to the Roman capital city Casarea Maritima, and see the ruins of the old city. See the
Amphitheatre, Hippodrome, Ruins of the Palace etc and then visit the Aquaduct by the sea.
Then we visit Jaffa in Tel Aviv, known and Joppa in the Bible, where Peter stayed at Simon
Tanners house. Visit the famous St. Peter’s Church in memory of the healing of Tabitha.
Drive to Bethlehem.
Accommodation: Bethlehem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05:
In Bethlehem we visit the Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born. Also visit St. Jerome’s
Grotto from where he translated the Bible. Walk to the miraculous site of Milk Grotto and
then drive to Beit Sahour to visit Shepherds Field, where the angel appeared to the
shepherds about the birth of Jesus.
After lunch, drive to visit Mt Zion and then see the Upper Room / Cenacle where Jesus
established the Eucharist. It is also the place where all the Apostles and Mother Mary
gathered on the day of Pentecost. Walk down to King David's Tomb. Then we visit the
Church of Dormizion and then the church of St. Peter Gallicantu. Visit Caiaphas’s prison and
the sacred pit where Jesus was imprisoned for one night.
Accommodation: Bethlehem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06:
After breakfast, visit Mt of Olives with Bethpage, the Church of Ascension, and the Pater
Noster Church. Walk along the Palm Sunday Road, by foot to the Gethsemane Gardens,
and visit the Church of All Nations. Visit the Dominus Flevit Church on the way. Then walk
to Mary’s Tomb and Apostles Grotto.
After lunch, join for a walking tour of the Old City. Old City is a unique experience of mixture
of culture, history, religion and is beautiful at night. Start from Jaffa Gate and see David’s
Tower from outside and then walk through the Armenian Quarter to Jewish Quarter of the
Old City. See the Roman Cardo, the ancient road of the ancient times and then see the ruins
of Hezekiah’s Wall of Jerusalem, also known as Broad Wall. Walk near the Hurva
Synagogue, the main Synagogue in the Old City and proceed towards the ruins of the
Mary’s Church. Continue to see the Menorah and the Western Wall. Return back to the
hotel.
Accommodation: Bethlehem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07:
After breakfast, drive to Bethany, where Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived. Visit the Tomb of
Lazarus, the ruins of the old church and the modern church. Drive to visit Qasr El Yahud on
River Jordan, the exact place of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. It is also wher e the
Hebrew children crossed over to Canan, the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt.
Continue to the ancient city of Jericho, believed to be the oldest city on earth, and visit Mt.
Quarantal by CABLE CAR, where Jesus fasted for 40 days when Satan tried to tempt him.
See the Sycamore Tree. Then drive to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We
will then proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (400 m. below sea level) where
we will have a unique experience of floating on the salty water. Drive to Bethlehem for
overnight stay.
Accommodation: Bethlehem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08:
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Nablus and visit Jacob’s Well, where Jesus met the
Samaritan women. Also visit Mt. Gerezim, the holy mountain of the Samaritans, where the
Hebrew children after their exodus read the blessings of the Lord. Continue to Sebastia,
where you can see the ruins of the capital of King Omri and also according to some
traditions the Tomb of John the Baptist.
After lunch, visit the Israel Museum where the original Dead Sea Scrolls are kept and also
see the model of the Second Jerusalem Temple. See also the Knesset from outside.
After dinner go to David’s Tower in Jaffa Gate to experience the Sound & Light Show of
Jerusalem.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09:
After breakfast, visit St. Anne’s Church and Pool of Bethseda. Walk along the Via Dolorosa,
where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christ
was crucified and buried – see the place of the Golgatha, where the 3 crosses stood, a good
thief and a bad thief to each side of Jesus. See the Anointing Stone where Jesus was taken
down from the Cross and His body was washed and anointed with oils. See the Tomb Stone
of Jesus, where He was buried and from where He rose again on the third day.
You may get a couple of free hours this afternoon in Jerusalem for shopping.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10:
Depart the hotel early in the morning to celebrate Holy Mass in Holy Sepulchre, if possible
at the Calvary or inside the empty Tomb of Jesus Christ. (Mass subject to available slots)
Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from the hotel Drive to Tel Aviv
for departure from Israel.
Accommodation: NA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
COSTING
Any extra tours and service
Prices for fully paying adult on twin/triple sharing basis in USD
Hotels – Havaya Plaza Nazareth or similar, Manger Square Bethlehem or similar, 7 Arches Jerusalemor similar
Note:
• Tour plan may change according to weather conditions and/or force majeure unexpected matters.
• Visa is issued based on the decision of the particular Department of State in each country and Magi Holidays have no power to influence it.
• All passengers’ Passport must have a minimum validity of 06 months on the time of travel.
• The Israeli Visas are normally not stamped in passports, but are not the responsibility of Magi Holidays. All passengers must ensure that Israel Visas are not stamped on your passport at the Immigration counter.
• The entire group should enter and exit together in all countries
• All the guests are expected to abide by the laws of the land. Magi Holidays will not entertain any illegal activities during the pilgrimage.
• The hotel rooms will only accommodate 01 extra bed even if there is more than 01 child.
• Magi Holidays does not take any responsibility for any illegal activity or violent behaviour or any other offence committed by the customer/tourist/Pilgrim against the local law.
• Hotel check in time is 14:00hrs and check out time is 12:00hrs.
• Accommodation will be provided in double / twin / triple rooms. If any guests require single rooms, it can be provided at an extra cost.
• Alternative Hotel/Room will be given should the above quoted hotel/room type is not available.
• The above itinerary is subject to change based on flight arrivals/ departure timings and prevailing climatic conditions.
• Itinerary/Restaurants/Vehicle has been selected based on existing local standards and availability, Magi Holidays does not take any responsibility in providing any service based on personal preferences or choice.
• Tours itinerary is subject to change with reasons which may be natural disasters or any other act of God/political or social concerns/ hazardous conditions or any other unforeseen conditions. In any of the above conditions Magi Holidays does not take responsibility of refunds.
• This package does not include any insurance cover for accidents, health issue or anything else related to unforeseen circumstances.
• Please ensure to be punctual for all transfers, tours, meals etc. any services not utilized will not be refunded nor adjusted. Coaches will only wait for max of 5
minutes from reporting time.
• Please ensure that the itinerary is fully understood before the tour. If you have any doubts or need clarification kindly speak to us well before departure discover yourself.
• In all disputes arising out of or relating the pilgrimage, Magi Holidays retains the right to make the final decision
Inclusions:
• 03 night’s accommodation in Tiberias/Nazareth
• 04 night’s accommodation in Bethlehem
• 02 night’s accommodation in Jerusalem
• Breakfast and Dinner in the hotel
• Lunches as per itinerary
• 02 bottles of 500 ml of water per person, per day
• All tours and transfers in fully air-conditioned Bus
• Entrance fees as in the program below
• Jerusalem Pilgrim Certificate
• Coordination of Holy Mass, as per the program
• English Speaking Christian Guide
• Jerusalem Old City Walking Tour
• Cable Car to Mount of Temptation in Jericho
• Sound and Light Show Jerusalem
• Israel Museum (Shrine of the Book – Dead Sea Scrolls)
Exclusions:
• Food and Beverages not mentioned
• Personal Expenses
• Tips and Insurances
• Anything not included in “Inclusions”
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