Day 01:
Arrival to Queen Alia Airport in Jordan, meeting by our Jordanian Representative, assistance and proceed to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Amman at SADEEN HOTEL OR SIMILER
Day 02:
Morning check out from hotel drive to visit Madaba (Numbers 21:30 and Joshua 13:9) but best known for the oldest extant map of the Holy Land, and then to Mt. Nebo (Deuteronomy 32:48-52). After proceed to Amman to Sheikh Hussein Bridge to cross the border. Enter Israel and travel to Nazareth. Visit Mary's Well, Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation (Lk. 1, 26-38), St. Joseph's Church, the place of Joseph's workshop (Lk 2: 41-52), continue to Cana site of the first Miracle Church (Jn 2: 1-12). Dinner and overnight in Nazareth at PLAZA HOTEL OR SIMILER
Day 03:
Morning boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:35-40; Lk 8:22-25; Mt. 14 22-27; Mk 6: 45-52; Jn 6: 16-21), proceed to Yardenit, renewal of Baptism in river Jordan (Mk 1: 9-11; Mt. 3: 13-17, Lk 3: 21-22) drive to Mt. Beatitudes (Mt 5-7), Church of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes (Jn. 6: 1-15; Mt. 14: 13-21; Lk. 9: 10-17; Mk 6: 30-44), Peter's Primacy Church (Jn 21: 1-19), Capernaum, St. Peter's House and Ancient Synagogue (Mk. 1: 21-3:12 and parallels; Mt. 17: 24-27; Jn 6: 25-59). Ascend Mt. Tabor (Mt. 17: 1-8; Mk 9:2-8; Lk. 9: 28-36; 2Peter 1, 16-21). Dinner and overnight in Nazareth at PLAZA HOTEL OR SIMILER
Day 04:
Drive to Haifa, Israel's largest port city, visit Mt. Carmel and the Bahai Gardens and visit Muharaka (1 Kings 18 ) and proceed to Bethlehem. Visit the Shepherd's Fields, the grotto of the Shepherds, Milk Grotto, Nativity Church birth place of Jesus (Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2: 1-7). Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem at HOTEL ARARATH OR MANOULY PLAZA OR SIMILER
Day 05:
Morning drive to Mt. of Olives, Shrine of Ascension (Acts 1: 6- 11); visit Pater Noster, the place where Jesus taught Our Father (Lk 11, 2-4; Mt. 24), visit Dominus Flavit (Mt. 23: 33-37//); Continue to Garden of Gethsemane, Basilica of Agony, Grotto of Gethsemane (Lk.22//) Tomb of Bl. Virgin Mary. Continue to Mt. Zion, visit the Room of the Last Supper, Tomb of King David, St. Peter's Church Gallicantu (Mt 26 and parallels), and proceed to Ein Karem , birthplace of John the Baptist. Evening visit the Western Wall. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem at HOTEL ARARATH OR MANOULY PLAZA OR SIMILER
Day 06:
Morning drive to Jerusalem visit Bethesda Pool (Jn 5:1-12), and birth place of Bl. Mary, Flagellation Monastery, the site of Antonio fortress where Jesus was condemned to death (Mk 15: 1-15; LK 23: 3-25; Mt 27: 11- 30), Way of the Cross through Via Dolorosa, Calvary, Holy Sepulcher Church, H drive to Bethany, Place of Lazarus, Martha and Mary (John 11- 12); proceed to Jericho, view Mount Temptation (Lk 4: 1-13), visit Sycamore tree (Lk 19: 1-4),and the Dead Sea.Return to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight at HOTEL ARARATH OR MANOULY PLAZA OR SIMILER
Day 07:
After breakfast transfer from Bethlehem to Taba border Check in to hotel,enjoy your lunch and explore the resort and the Red Sea beach area. Dinner and overnight stay in Taba. HOTEL HILTON OR SIMILER
Day 08:
Check out from the hotel and proceed to St. Catherine's Monastery and walk for few minutes to the Monastery. Visit the Monastery, the place of the burning bush. Then drive to Cairo. Proceed to the hotel and check in Cairo HOTEL MOVENPICK OR SIMILER
Day 09:
After breakfast proceed to view The Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Later visit Egyptian Museum. After visit the old Cairo and Old Coptic church where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus lived for short while. Later have some free time for shopping. By evening proceed for Nile Cruise on River Nile. Drive to hotel for overnight stay in Cairo HOTEL MOVENPICK OR SIMILER
Day 10:
Morning check out from hotel and proceed to Cairo airport for return flight
Day 11:
Early morning arriving at Hometown
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Tour cost
Tour cost is Rs. 89,000 for each adult or child above ten years.
Payment can be made in 3 installments . Last installment must be made 45 days before the departure.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be sent to Gloria Global Travel, in writing by the person who made the reservation; and are effective when received by Gloria Global Travel. There will be no refunds for cancellation requests received after the departure of the tour, or for unused portion of the tour.
Cancellation Penalties
Deposit of Rs.10000 is not refundable
90% of the tour cost will be refunded for cancellations before 90 days.
50% of the tour cost will be refunded for cancellations before 45 days.
25% of the tour cost will be refunded for cancellations before 30 days.
Cancellation penalties for Air Portion
On the airline regulations, penalties may be equal to the ticket cost.
Accommodation
Rooms will be allotted on twin-sharing basis, with separate beds. Those who need single room must pay an extra cost of $ 450.
Travel Insurance
Even though it is optional, we strongly recommend that all the passengers obtain travel insurance to ensure safety of your travel cost and health coverage. During the tour, we are not responsible for any medical emergencies of passengers while abroad.
Luggage
It is the responsibility of the passengers to timely report any damage or loss of their belongings, which is to be documented in writing for the submission the insurance company. We also arrange to take on group requests.
Passport & Visas
All passengers must possess passports with a minimum validity of 6 months and above with effect from the return date of travel. We will take care of all visas and exit permits for US and Canadian passengers.
Airlines
Fares and schedules of the flights are subject to change without prior notice. It is recommended that all passengers must report at the airport 3 hours prior to departure to ensure adequate check in time.
Remember to carry these things
220 Volts universal power convertor for charging mobile and camera, light jackets, swimming suit or any other dress for floating on the Dead Sea. Medications if any. Other Casual dresses which you like. One pair of suit for gents. Baggage allowance per passenger is 1 piece weighing not more than 50 pounds.
The tour cost Rs. 89,000 includes:
Round-trip air tickets
4* & 5* category hotel accommodation.
Egypt Nile River cruise service with dinner.
Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner everyday.
Entry ticket to Pyramid in Egypt.
Pass for boat ride in Sea of Galilee.
Visa fees from Israel to Jordan.
Entry fee to the sites listed in the itinerary including boat ride in the Sea of Galilee.
All transfers and sight-seeing in AC deluxe motor coach.
Luggage handling at boarders and hotels in use.
Professionally licensed English speaking guide throughout the tour.
1 bottle of mineral water every day.
We ensure you the finest tour experience and the most enriching spiritual experience in the Marian Europe Pilgrimage.
We will celebrate the Holy Masses at several Holy places.
