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Day 1: Tel Aviv / Nazareth

Arrival in Tel Aviv. Welcome and transfer to the hotel in Nazareth. Overnight and dinner.

Day 2: Nazareth / Cana / M. Tabor

After breakfast, we will visit Nazareth and the Basilica of the Annunciation. Next to the Basilica is the Church of St. Joseph, where it is still possible to visit the remains of the old carpenter`s shop. After lunch, visit to Cana of Galilee, through the Esdraelon Valley. We will ascend the Mount Tabor, where the transfiguration of Jesus took place. In the late afternoon, return to Nazareth. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Nazareth / Tabga / Cafarnaum / Tiberias / Jordan River

Breakfast and departure to Magdala, Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Then proceed to Tagba where the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes took place, Church of the Primacy, place of Saint Peter’s confirmation. In Capernaum we will visit the remains of the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached. Then we will carry out the pilgrimage by boat on the Sea of Galilee. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Jordan River, where we will renew the sacrament of Baptism. Return to Nazareth in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Nazareth / Jericho / Qumran / Masada / Jerusalem

Breakfast and proceed to visit Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Continue to Qumran, where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found. After lunch, visit to Masada, the last fortress of the Jews in their struggle against the Romans. At the end of the day, entry into Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Jerusalem

Breakfast and departure to the Mount of Olives with the Church of the Ascension, the Church of the Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Agony. After lunch, visit the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of Saint Ana. Then we will visit the Via Dolorosa, the Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Jerusalem

Early breakfast and visit the Wailing Wall, the Dome of The Rock and in the Mount Zion we will visit the Last Supper Room and the Church of the Dormition of Mary. Lunch. Celebration of the Mass in St. Peter’s Church in Gallicantu. Time for shopping at the Arab market. At the end of the day, return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

Day 7: Jerusalem / Bethlehem / Ein Karen

Breakfast and departure to Bethlehem, where we initially visit the Shepherds’ Field. Then proceed to visit the Church and Grotto of the Nativity. After lunch, we will visit Ein Karen, place of birth of John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. Dinner.

Day 8: Jerusalem / Ben Gurion

Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for departure.

Day 1: Tel Aviv / Nazareth

Welcome at the airport and departure to Haifa, modern port city where we will visit the Mount Carmel with Elijah’s Cave and Basilica of Stella Maris. We will also see the impressive Bahai Garden. In the late afternoon, arrival in Nazareth, the capital of Galilee. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Nazareth / Cana / Tabor

After breakfast, departure to Nazareth and the Basilica of the Annunciation. Next to the basilica, we will visit Church of St. Joseph with the ruins of ancient carpentry. After lunch, we will visit Cana of Galilee, through the Valley of Esdraelon. We ascend to the Mount Tabor where the transfiguration of Jesus took place. In the late afternoon, return to Nazareth. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Nazareth / Tabga / Cafarnaum / Tiberias

Breakfast and departure to the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Then proceed to Tagba where the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes took place; Church of the Primacy, place of St. Peter’s confirmation. In Capernaum we will visit the remains of the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached. Then we will carry out the pilgrimage by boat on the Sea of Galilee. Lunch will be held in a traditional Kibbutz. In the afternoon, we will go to Caesarea Philippi, where we will visit the Jordan River and the Banias Springs, with the renewal of baptism. In the late afternoon, return to Nazareth. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Nazareth / Jericho / Qumran / Dead Sea

Breakfast and departure to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. We will visit there the Mount of Temptation and Zacchaeus Sycamore tree. Proceed to Qumran, where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Accommodation at a hotel by the sea.

Day 5: Dead Sea / Nablus / Jerusalem

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will make a unique experience. We will know a Christian community in the Holy Land. As we know, Christians are a minority in Israel, and so it is very important to be with them, celebrating the Mass with this community. After that, we will know Jacob’s Well. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue on to Jerusalem. We begin our tours to the holy city, with the ascent of Mount Scopus, where we will have a spectacular view of the city. At the end of the day, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Jerusalem

Breakfast. Then proceed to the Via Dolorosa and performing the Via Sacra, which ends on Mount Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher, where the Mass will be held. After lunch, we will visit the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Ascension, and the Church of the Pater Noster, the Garden of Gethsemane, Dominus Flevit, and the Tomb of Virgin Mary. Return to the hotel. Dinner.

Day 7: Jerusalem

Breakfast and visit to the Dome of the Rock (if it is open to tourists), and the Western Wall. Continuing our tour, we will arrive at Mount Zion and visit the Tomb King David, the Dormition Abbey and the Last Supper Room. Celebration of the Mass. Lunch. Free afternoon for shopping at the Arab market. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: Jerusalem / Ein Karen / Bethlehem / Jerusalem

Breakfast and visit to Ein Karen, place of birth of John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. We will continue to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, Grotto of St. Jerome and the Milk Grotto. Return to Jerusalem, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Jerusalem / Emmaus / Tel Aviv

Breakfast. On the way we will celebrate the Mass in Emmaus. We will continue to Jaffa, where we will have a beautiful panoramic view of the city and visit the Church of St. Peter. Lunch. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 10: Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion

Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for departure.

Day 1: Tel Aviv / Jerusalem

Arrival in Tel Aviv airport, welcome and departure to Jerusalem. Then we will visit the Wailing Wall. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Jerusalem

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Mount of Olives in order to enjoy the panoramic view of Jerusalem. Then, proceed to visit by the Chapel of the Ascension, Church of Our Father, Dominus Flevit Church and Basilica of the Agony. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Mount Zion, Tomb of King David, Dormition Abbey and the Last Supper Room. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Jerusalem / Bethlehem / Jerusalem

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the beginning of Via Sacra. Church of Santa Ana, Pool of Bethesda and the other stations until the Holy Sepulcher. Lunch and proceed to Bethlehem. Visit to Shepherds’ Field, Church of the Nativity, Church of St. Catherine and St. Joseph and St. Jerome’s caves. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jerusalem / Dead Sea / Petra

After breakfast, proceed to Allenby border between Israel and Jordan. Arrival at the Dead Sea. Lunch and departure to Petra, located between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. Highlighting some monuments, Eddeir, the Roman Theatre and the Zib Atuf, place of worship of Petra, ancient sanctuary dedicated to Dusares. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Petra / Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo

Breakfast and departure to Amman. Continue to Madaba and visit the Orthodox Church of St. George, on whose floor is the map of the Holy Land made in mosaics. Then, proceed to Mount Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Amman / Jerash / Tiberias

Breakfast and proceed to Jerash, visit the city, especially the Forum Theatre, the Avenue of the Columns and the Theatre of Zeus. After the visit we will continue to Galilee and visit the Primacy of St. Peter and Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Then continue to Capernaum, with the Synagogue and the house of St. Peter, Mount of Beatitudes and continued to Nazareth. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Tiberias / Nazareth / Cana / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias

Breakfast and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and St. Joseph Church. Then proceed to Cana where we will visit the Church where the first miracle of Jesus took place. Lunch and departure to the Sea of Galilee for a boat ride, identical to the boat that Jesus sailed. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Tiberias / Tabor / Cesareia / Tel Aviv

After breakfast departure to Mount Tabor, then continue to Caesarea Maritima, visit the Roman Theatre, site where St. Paul was imprisoned, going to Italy and where he was eventually beheaded. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion

Lunch and transfer to Tel Aviv airport for departure.

Day 1: Tel Aviv

Arrival and assistance at the airport in Tel Aviv. Transfer to Jerusalem and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Jerusalem / Bethlehem

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for visit to Mount Scopus, Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony. The visit continues to the Wailing Wall. Proceed to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of St. Jerome and St. Catherine’s Church. Return to Jerusalem and overnight.

Day 3: Jerusalem / Ein Karen

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the old city to go up to the Dome of the Rock. Then we will make the route of the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Flagellation, the Chapel of the Condemnation, Calvary and the Holy Sepulcher. We will continue through the Roman Cardo and Jewish neighborhood to the new city. After that we will go to Ein Karem to visit the birthplace of John the Baptist, and after we will make a visit to the Holocaust Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jerusalem / Jericho / Nazareth

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure through the Judean desert to Jericho. Sightseeing around the city and the Mount of Temptation. We will continue through the Jordan River Valley to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, the carpentry of St. Joseph and the Virgin Spring. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Nazareth / Galilee

Breakfast at the hotel. We will ascent the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. We will continue to Tabgha, where the miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes took place. We will continue to the Sea of Galilee by boat to Capernaum in order to visit the ancient synagogue and Peter’s House. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Galilee / Haifa / Cesareia / Tel Aviv

Breakfast at the hotel. We will departure to St. John of Acre to enjoy the medieval fortifications. Then continue to Haifa to visit the Bahai Sanctuary and Gardens Persians. Panoramic view from the top of Mount Carmel and visit the Carmelite Monastery. Departure to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre, the city Crusade and the Aqueduct. Arrival and accommodation in Tel Aviv.

Day 7: Tel Aviv

Breakfast at hotel and departure to Jaffa where Peter was staying, and site of the ancient Phoenician port reminded by the prophet Jonas. We will visit the neighborhood of artists and the Monastery of St. Peter. Panoramic tour of the main attractions of the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Tel Aviv / Convent of St. Catherine

Breakfast. Departure toward the Negev Desert. On the way we will pass through Ashkelon, Ashdod and Gath, Judge Land, through Beer Sheva, to the convent of St. Catherine, and on the way we will pass by the Church of the Third Order of St. Francis. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9: Sinai / Cairo

Early morning ascent the holy Mount of Sinai. Breakfast and crossing the Suez Canal, arriving in Cairo. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 10: Cairo

Breakfast. Full day tour: the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, Micerinos and the Sphinx (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included). Lunch. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Accommodation.

Day 11: Cairo

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo airport for departure.

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