Holy Land and Jordan

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel by coach. Enjoy a short scenic drive en route to your hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, we'll drive to Caesarea on the Mediterranean Sea, where we'll visit the Roman theater, the newly excavated sites, and the aqueduct. Then we'll continue to Mount Carmel, where you'll visit the Church of Stella Maris. In the afternoon, we'll travel to Nazareth, where Jesus spent most of his childhood and adolescence. There, you'll visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Carpentry Workshop, St. Mary's Well, and the Old Market. From there, we'll drive through the hills of Galilee to Cana of Galilee (the site of Jesus' first miracle).

After breakfast, you will depart to see the historical sites along the shores of the Sea of ​​Galilee. The tour begins in Capernaum, where you will visit the remains of Peter's mother-in-law's house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached. Next, you will proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes (the site of the Sermon on the Mount) and head towards Tabgha, where the miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes took place. Nearby is the Primacy of the Church of Peter at the site of the Miraculous Catch of Fish. There, you will take a boat trip on the Sea of ​​Galilee, just as they did in Jesus' time.

After breakfast, we will travel along the Jordan Valley to Mount Tabor (the site of the Transfiguration) and then to Beit Sha'en, where you will visit the largest archaeological site in the Holy Land. We will tour the thermal baths and the Roman theater. We will then continue to Jericho, where you will visit the ruins of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6:1, 2, 20) and the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). Afterward, we will travel through the Judean Hills and enter the Holy City of Jerusalem, where a special ceremonial blessing will take place.

After breakfast, you will travel to Bethlehem, where you will visit the Church of the Nativity (the oldest church in the world) and see the Shepherds' Field, where the angels first announced the Good News. Then you will return to Jerusalem, stopping along the way to visit the biblical village of Ein Karim (birthplace of John the Baptist). In Jerusalem, tour a replica and model of the city of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period.

After breakfast, we'll begin the day with an early morning walk along the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa. We'll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and attend Mass. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster. We'll then proceed to Dun Gate to see the Western Wall, visit the Church of the Dormition, the tomb of King David, and the Cenacle.

After breakfast, we'll begin the day with an early morning walk along the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa. We'll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and attend Mass. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster. We'll then proceed to Dun Gate to see the Western Wall, visit the Church of the Dormition, the tomb of King David, and the Cenacle.

After breakfast, we will drive from Bethlehem to the Allenby Bridge. There will be a border check here as we enter Jordan. We will then head to the biblical city of Medaba in central Jordan. It is known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. There, you will stop for lunch and then continue our journey west to Mount Nebo (2,680 feet above sea level). It is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. It is believed to be the location of Moses' tomb. The view from the summit will provide a panorama of the Holy Land and, to the north, a limited view of the Jordan River Valley. We will then drive north to Jordan's modern capital, Amman. There will be a short tour of Amman, which may include the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theater.

After an early breakfast, we head south to Wadi Musa. It's the closest town to Petra and has many hotels and restaurants for tourists to enjoy. We travel through the Siq, a vast chasm in the Nubian sandstone, to the city of Petra. Established as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, Petra was carved into the rose-red rock, hence its name, the Rose City. Al Khazneh (The Treasury) is one of Petra's most elaborate temples and one of the most elegant remnants of antiquity. Beyond the Treasury, you'll find yourself surrounded on both sides by Petra's carved and built structures, including the Monastery, which was carved from a sandstone cliff. We'll enjoy lunch and then return through the Siq to Wadi Musa for our journey back to Amman.

After breakfast, we depart for the city of Jerash, the site of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also known as Antioch on the Golden River. It was one of the ten great Greco-Roman cities dating back to the 1st century BC. Known as the "Pompeii of the East" for its remarkable state of preservation, the ruins indicate human occupation of this site for over 2,500 years. The most famous monuments include the colonnaded street, the Temple of Zeus, the Forum, and Hadrian's Arch. After lunch, we return to Amman for the night. You will have free time to explore and shop.

We will now board our international flight back to the United States. This concludes our services. Thank you for traveling with Holy Travel.