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The Christian Pilgrim with Jordan( Extension 10 days)
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detailed route |
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Day 1 -
Welcome to Tel Aviv |
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Check in to the
Melody Hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner close
to your hotel. (D) |
 
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Day 2 -
Along the coast north to Tiberias |
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Tour the ruins of
Caesarea, built by Herod the Great, and visit the site
of Megiddo, an ancient city inhabited for 5,000 years.
You will see the recent excavation of a 3rd-century
church. Continue toward the Sea of Galilee and check in
to your hotel in Tiberias. (B,D) |
 
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Day 3 -
Along the shores and across the Sea of Galilee |
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Tour Tiberius and
enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit
Capernaum, where Jesus spent most of his ministry and
chose his first disciples – Andrew, Peter, James and
John. Visit the synagogue on a spot where Jesus once
preached. You'll also see the Church of Multiplication,
the site of Christ's miracle of feeding the 5,000. Drive
on to the Mt. of Beatitudes and the Golan Heights before
returning to your hotel. (B,D) |
 
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Day 4 -
Through the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem |
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Visit the Wedding
Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning
water into wine, and Nazareth to see the Church of
Annunciation. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit
Shean with its recently excavated amphitheater and then
onward Jerusalem where you check-in to your hotel. (B) |
 
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Day 5 -
Explore Old Jerusalem |
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A holy city for
each of the world's three great religions - Judaism,
Christianity and Islam - Jerusalem occupies a unique
place in the world. Your tour includes the Mount of
Olives, a stop at the site where Jesus first gave the
Lord's Prayer and the Garden of Gethsemane. In the Old
City you'll see the Western Wall and the Temple Mount
and walk along the Via Dolorosa. At the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre, we've arranged for you to meet one of
the Key Keepers. Hear the fascinating story of how his
family came to possess the keys to this holy site. We
continue on to Mount Zion, visiting the traditional tomb
of David and the Room of the Last Supper, before
finishing the day in Bethlehem. (B) |
 
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Day 6
- Discover modern Jerusalem |
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Today, visit the
New City including the Israel Museum - with a
detailed model of Jerusalem from the time of the
Second Temple - and the Shrine of the Book, which
houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Aleppo Codex.
Then visit the Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust.
This afternoon, we've arranged for a visit to Ein
Karem, the traditional birthplace of John the
Baptist. (B) |
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Day 7 - Excursion to the Dead Sea and
Masada |
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En route to
the Dead Sea, see the site of the Qumran Caves
where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered.
Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea
is the lowest point on Earth. Be sure to bring
your swimsuit as you'll enjoy lunch and time for
a swim. Continue along the shores of the Dead
Sea to Masada, where you ascend by cable car to
visit the hilltop ruins and hear the chilling
tale of its brave inhabitants. Gather with your
fellow travelers this evening for a farewell
dinner. (B,L,D) |
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Day 8
- Jerusalem - Petra |
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Transfer from
Jerusalem to Petra vie the Allenby Bridge. (B) |
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Day 9 - Petra |
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Enjoy an
expertly-guided Small Group morning tour through
the ruins of Petra, followed by an afternoon at
leisure to continue exploration through the Lost
City at your own pace. (B) |
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Day 10 - Depart Amman |
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Your tour
with us finishes this morning. (B) |
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All
This Included: |
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Explore all the sites of
early Christianity in the intimate company of never more
than 20 guests. Every day unfolds with new discovery as
our experts illuminate the history, archaeology,
spirituality and passions of this ancient land. Enjoy
in-depth escorted sightseeing every day and your choice
of carefully selected hotels by night.
14 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
Extensive, expertly-guided Small Group sightseeing
throughout, including all entrance fees
All on-tour transportation, luggage handling and all
hotel taxes and service charges
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Tour Highlights: |
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See
more of the Holy Land's sites, including Capernaum,
Meggido, Tabha, and of course, Bethlehem.
A leisurely 4-night stay at the Dan Boutique Hotel
allows for in-depth exploration of Old Jerusalem, Ein
Karem and a full-day excursion to the Dead Sea and
Masada
Experience a private meeting with a Key Keeper of the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre. . .learn how his family
came to possess the keys to this ancient holy site. |
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Accommodations on this Tour: |
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Tel
Aviv: Melody Hotel
Tiberias: Royal Plaza Hotel
Jerusalem: Dan Boutique Hotel
Petra: Mövenpick Hotel |
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Notes: |
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July
30, 2011 and Oct. 22, 2011 are special value departures. |
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