The Holy Land & Jordan
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DAY 2: AMMAN
Welcome to Amman, often referred to as "The White City" because of the white stone used to build houses. Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. On your orientation city tour you will see beautiful museums, the Citadel, Roman amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. After a full day of touring we arrive back at our hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.
DAYS 6 -7 WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS
Our first stop is at Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the request of His mother - (Water into Wine). After mass we continue to Nazareth to visit Basilica of the Annunciation, and Joseph's Carpenter Shop. We'll make a stop at Tabgha - before arriving at the Church of The Primacy of St. Peter on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. See the Rock of “Mensa Christi”- where Jesus told Peter that he would be the first Pope.
Next we visit Mount of Beatitudes to celebrate Mass. During our stay in the Galilee you will also visit Capernaum where Jesus preached and visit Mt. Tabor to see the Church of the Transfiguration. During your stay you will have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee and visit Banias- Ancient Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus said “On this rock I will build My church. Driving through the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee we return to Nazareth.
Next we visit Mount of Beatitudes to celebrate Mass. During our stay in the Galilee you will also visit Capernaum where Jesus preached and visit Mt. Tabor to see the Church of the Transfiguration. During your stay you will have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee and visit Banias- Ancient Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus said “On this rock I will build My church. Driving through the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee we return to Nazareth.
DAY 8 MOUNT CARMEL - BETHLEHEM
Our day being with a drive to Haifa on our way to Mount Carmel to visit to the Carmelite Monastery and the Church of the Prophet Elia – Stela Maris. From here we continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Here we visit the Shepherds Field, the Milk Grotto, and celebrate mass at The Church of Nativity.
DAY 9 MT. OLIVES -GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
Today we ascend Mount Olives and marvel at the spectacular view of the Holy City of Jerusalem. Here we visit the Pater Noster (the Our Father) and the Chapel of Ascension- where Jesus returned to his Father. Next we follow the Palm Sunday route and arrive at the Church of Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over the destiny of Jerusalem. From here we proceed to the Church of All Nations, in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus endured his Agony. The afternoon is devoted to Bethlehem to visit, Shepherds Field, the Milk Grotto and The Church of Nativity - where Jesus was born.