01/09/2014
Invites you to a
Journey through the Bible
A PILGRIMAGE to
THE HOLYLAND (Israel & Jordan)
11 DAYS
Pilgrimage Chaplain
October 18 - 28, 2014
OCT 18 (SAT) MANILA – DUBAI
Depart Manila in the evening for your flight to Amman via Dubai.
OCT 19 (SUN) AMMAN – SHEIKH HUSSEIN – NAZARETH CANA - TIBERIAS (Jordan/Israel)
Arrive at Jordan's capital city Amman. Cross border into Israel. On to NAZARETH the city of Jesus' childhood and youth; Visit the Church of Annunciation where we can find the original cave where angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a child by the Holy Spirit. Also visit Joseph's workshop where Jesus spent most of his childhood days. Drive on to the village of CANA, where Jesus performed the Miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding ceremony and we will give chance for married couples to renew their vows in a thanksgiving mass. .Proceed to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
OCT 20 (MON) TIBERIAS – CAPERNAUM – TABGHA – MT. OF BEATITUDES – MT. TABOR – YARDENIT - TIBERIAS
Our full day tour begins with a cruise from Tiberias to Nof Ginosar. Proceed to Capernaum, the place where Jesus did His first public ministry and performed many miracles. On to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter and the Church of multiplication of loaves and fishes. Continue to Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the famous Sermon on the Mount. Here we will have our mass before proceeding to the Church of Transfiguration in Mt. Tabor. Last Stop at Yardenit the traditional site of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist where we will have the chance to renew our baptismal vows. , Return to hotel for dinner and overnight at hotel in Tiberias. (B,D)
OCT 21 (TUE) TIBERIAS –MT. CARMEL – CAESAREA – JAFFA –QUMRAN - DEAD SEA
After Breakfast, we proceed to the small Carmelite Monastery on the highest summit of the Carmel range - Muhraka, built on the spot where the prophet Elihja was said to have challenged the priests of Baal. The monastery is not only dedicated to the prophet Elija but also to Mary, as the Carmelites believe that the verse “Behold, here ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s and… (I King 18:44), refers to a symbol of the Mother of God seen by a servant of Elijah after the dramatic events of Mount Carmel. Visit the Stella Maris Church of the Carmelite Monastery. Under the High Altar, one can find the Cave of Elijah, held by Christian tradition as the place where the prophet lived. Next we'll visit Haifa promenade for an overview of Baha'i Gardens, Port and City of Haifa. On to Caesarea, which was the seat of the Roman governor when the Romans ruled the land. Today we can see the Aqueduct and Amphitheater. Visit Jaffa- the place where Jonah tried to escape God and the oldest still operating port in the world. After arriving to the Dead Sea we'll visit Qumran- the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and we'll Swim (or Float...) in the Dead Sea. (B,D)
OCT 22 (WED) DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM
After breakfast, we shall start with our Procession along the Palm Sunday Road all the way to Dominus Flevit where Jesus saw the destruction of Jerusalem. Continue To the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, the place which houses the rock where Jesus wept during His agony and have our morning mass. Drive to Mt. of Olives for our panoramic view of the Old and New Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Ascension and the PATER NOSTER Church where Jesus taught the “Our Father” written in many languages. Proceed to the old city and see the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed a blind man. See the Church of St. Anne, the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall, the most sacred place for the Jews. Follow the Stations of the Cross in VIA DOLOROSA, from the Chapel of Flagellation to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where we can find the last station. Here we will meditate and have our spiritual sharing. Dinner and Overnight. (B,D)
OCT 23 (THUR) JERUSALEM – MT. ZION - JERUSALEM
This morning we begin the day with a visit to Yad VaShem. Yad VaShem is the largest holocaust museum in the world. Proceed to Mt. Zion and visit the tomb of David and the Dormition Abbey, the same abbey believed to be the place of Virgin Mary’s assumption to heaven and finally at the Room of the Last Supper where the Holy Spirit descended among the Apostles. Visit also the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, which was built on the house of Caiphas where Jesus was tried and denied three times. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)
OCT 24 (FRI) JERUSALEM – BETHLEHEM - JERICHO – EIN KAREM – JERUSALEM
On to Bethlehem passing on the way, Rachel’s tomb and the Shepherd’s field. Visit the Church of Nativity, which houses the Grotto of the Nativity and the Altar of Christ’s birth. A silver star marks the traditional place where Jesus was born and St. Catherine’s Church where we will have our Eucharistic mass. Continue to the Jordan Riff Valley of Jericho, one of the oldest walled cities in history. At the time of Exodus, Jericho was the point of entry of the Israelites (under the leadership of Joshua) into the Promised Land. View the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus was led by the Spirit on a forty-day retreat after his baptism and prior to His public ministry. Drive to the picturesque hillside village of Ein Karem, meaning the “spring in the vineyard”. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, built on the traditional home of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Outside the church, you will find the “Benedictus” translated into several languages. Up on the slopes of the rocky hill lies the Church of the Visitation or Church of the Magnificat, where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, an eventful evening of the Mother of God and the mother of John, the Precursor. In front of the church is a wall with the “Magnificat” written in more than forty languages. Back to Jerusalem. (B,D)
OCT 25 (SAT) JERUSALEM – MT. NEBO – MADABA – AMMAN (Jordan)
Drive to the ALLENBY Border to cross to Jordan. Proceed to Mt. nebo for our Mass, this is where Moses saw the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba, the city of Mosaics, where underneath almost every house lies Byzantine Mosaics that are only being excavated now. Upon arrival in Amman, proceed to a panoramic city tour and see the Roman Amphitheatre before checking in at hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
OCT 26 (SUN) AMMAN – PETRA - AMMAN
After an early breakfast, drive to the lost city of Petra. Petra, the world wonder is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure. Known as the “Rose-Red City half as old as time”, it is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago. Enjoy a horse ride through the picturesque Siq and visit the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and Royal Theater. Return to Amman for dinner. (B,D)
OCT 27 (MON) AMMAN - DUBAI
After breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for your departure flight to Dubai. (B)
OCT 28 (TUE) DUBAI - MANILA
Take a connecting flight back to Manila to arrive in the afternoon.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Economy Airfare
Land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor-
coach
Roundtrip airport transfers
4-5* hotel accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis
Meals as specified in the itinerary
(B- Hot/Cold Buffet Breakfast ; D- Dinner)
Tours as specified in the itinerary
Services of a Local English Speaking Guide
Services of a Filipino Tour Es**rt all throughout the tour
Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain all throughout the tour
Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotels
Travel Kit, Travelling Bag with personalized Bag Tags
Pre-Departure Briefing
TOUR COST PER PERSON:
On Twin Sharing:
Min of 30 pax : USD 2,650.00
Airline Taxes : USD 475.00
Tip Fund : USD 100.00
Border Taxes : USD 65.00
Jordan Visa Fee : USD 65.00
Travel Insurance : USD 65.00
TOTAL : USD 3,420.00
Single Supplement (Optional) : USD 520.00
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
• Philippine Travel Tax – P1,620
• Airport Terminal Fee – P500
• Transportation during free period
• Porterage for extra pieces of luggage in excess of allocated
• Drinks and beverages ordered during meals
• Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, fax, Room service and other items not mentioned in the itinerary
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
1) US$ 300.00 deposit is required upon reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid for 6 MONTHS from date of departure) and Pilgrim's Profile.
2) Full Payment in U.S. Dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than thirty (30) days before departure date.
3) The following cancellation charges will apply:
45 Days before departure date - US$ 300.00
30 Days before departure date - 50% of the tour cost
15 Days before departure date - Full Tour cost will be applied
CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Philippine Travel Tax, Airport Taxes; Airport terminal fees, visa fees and documentation expenses; travel insurance; hospitalization and other medical expenses; tours and transportation during free periods; porterage of extra pieces of luggage in excess of maximum allocation of (1) piece of luggage; drinks and beverages taken during meals; items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, fax, room service; and other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.
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