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Walking on Jesus Steps 8 Days 7 Nights

HOLY LAND - CHRISTIAN TOUR

Day 1: Airport / Amman

Arrival AT Queen Alia International Airport, Meet & assist by our representative, then your vehicle

Will drive you to your hotel in Amman for the overngiht

Day 2: Amman / Madaba / Um Rassas / Mt. Nebo Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the south from Amman, along the 5000-year-old King's Highway; one of the

most memorable journeys in the Holy Land passing through a string of ancient sites visiting Madaba which is best

known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land

The Madaba Mosaic Map is an index map of the region, dating from the sixth century AD, preserved in the floor of

the Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George. With two million pieces

of colored stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns

in Palestine and the Nile Delta. The mosaic contains the earliest

extant representation of Byzantine Jerusalem, labeled the "Holy

City." The map provides important details as to its 6th century

landmarks, with the Cardo, or central colonnaded street and the Holy

Sepulcher clearly visible. This map is one key in developing scholarly

knowledge about the physical layout of Jerusalem after its destruction and rebuilding in 70 AD.

Then continue To the east of Madaba is Umm Ar-Rasas, a very ancient site

that is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The

rectangular walled city is mostly in ruins but does still

include several buildings, as well as four churches and

some beautiful stone arches.

The main attraction is outside the city walls within the

Church of St. Stephen, which contains a very large,

perfectly preserved mosaic floor laid down in 718 AD. It

portrays fifteen major cities of the Holy Land from both

east and west of the River Jordan. This magnificent

mosaic is second only to Madaba’s world famous mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.

Then coming to Mt. Nebo where Moses have gone to get a view of the Promised Land before he

died and from a platform in front of the church one can enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the

Dead Sea

At the end of the day transfer back to Amman Hotel for the dinner and the overnight.

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Day 3: Amman / Bethany / Mukawir / Dead Sea Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, Then transfer to visit Bethany the place where Joshua, Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan

River, Elijah was taken up to heaven, John the Baptist preached and baptized, and Jesus was baptized and started his

public ministry.

In Bethany also it’s revealed an

earlier 3rd century building with fine

mosaics and what is known as a

Christian "prayer hall." If this is

correct, it might be one of the

earliest Christian prayer facilities

anywhere in the world. Also

identified is the cave where John the

Baptist lived, according to numerous

Byzantine pilgrims’ texts. The cave

was turned into a church and a

freshwater channel running from the

cave, purportedly used by John for

baptizing, can still be visited today.

Then Within transfer to Mukawir, Which is the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great. Upon Herod’s death, his son,

Herod Antipas, inherited the fortress and it is from here that he ordered John the Baptist to be beheaded after

Salome’s fateful dance.

After the visit, continue to the Dead Sea, which is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the

whole world; it is the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures

that accumulated throughout thousands of years. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah,

Admah, Zebouin and Zoar. Free time to swim and to enjoy the salty water

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Day 4: Amman / Mt Olives / Mt Zion / Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to visit Mount of

Olives – Panoramic view over Jerusalem from Top of Mount of

Olives – visit Garden of Gethsemane with its eight ancient

olive-trees

After Christ and his disciples had celebrated the Last Supper

on the day later known as Maundy Thursday he went with

them "unto a place called Gethsemane" (Matthew 26,36); "and

he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and

kneeled down, and prayed ... and being in an agony he prayed

more earnestly" (Luke 22, 41 and 44). The disciples slept and

left him alone in this hour of agony, and soon afterwards he

was arrested and taken into the city.

then on proceed to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room, king David Tomb and the Dormition Abbey and St. Peter in

Galicantu –

Mt Zion has been revered as the place where Christ celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples and instituted the

Eucharist (Matthew 26, 17-30; Mark 14, 12-25; Luke 22, 7-20), where the Holy Ghost descended on the apostles at Pentecost (Acts 2), and where - as first affirmed by Patriarch Modestus in the seventh century - the Virgin spent the last years of her life and died. And at the end of the day transfer direct Bethlehem for the dinner and the overnight.

Day 5: Bethlehem city tour / Ein Karem / Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, and then start the day by visiting the Nativity Church

and the Shepherds Field in Bethlehem

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously

operating churches in the world. The structure is built over the cave that

tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and thus it is considered one

of the most sacred places for Christians. After breakfast Proceed to Ein Karem, located in the hills next to a little spring.

Then proceed to Ein Karem which is the city of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist

Visit the Visitation church and the Church of St. John the Baptist.

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Day 6: Old City of Jerusalem Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, and then proceed to visit the Old City of Jerusalem, enter the Old City of Jerusalem via St.

Stephens Gate, and walk through the 14 station of the cross. And the visit of the Church of Holy Sepulcher

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Day 7: Sea of Galilee / Nazareth Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis

Breakfast at the hotel, then direct transfer to the north to visit the Sea of Galilee,

many of the miracles of Jesus occurred on its shores—including his

walking on water, calming the storm, and feeding five thousand

people in Tabgha.

Then transfer to visit Nazareth

which is the city described as

the childhood home of Jesus,

and as such is a center of

Christian pilgrimage, with many

shrines commemorating biblical

events.

The day will include the visit of

the Annunciation Church which was established at the site where, according to

Roman Catholic tradition, the Annunciation took place. Greek Orthodox

tradition holds that this event occurred while Mary was drawing water from a

local spring in Nazareth, and the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

was erected at that alternate site.

At the end of the day transfer back to Allenby Bridge to Cross to Jordan side,

Meet & Assist and transfer direct to Amman for the dinner and the overngiht.

Day 8: Amman / Q.A Airport

Breakfast at the hotel and regarding to the flight time your vehicle will drive you to Q.A Airport for the final

departure.

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Accommodations in 3 Stars Hotels:

City Category Hotel name Meal plan Nights

Amman 3 *** Ocean Hotel or Similar H.B 3

Jerusalem 3 *** Metropole Hotel or Similar H.B 4

Accommodations in 4 Stars Hotels:

City Category Hotel name Meal plan Nights

Amman 4 **** Warwik Il Plazzo Hotel or Similar H.B 3

Jerusalem 4 **** Leonardo Hotel or Similar H.B 4

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Price:

Number Pax 3 Stars 4 Stars

2 1495 1630

3 1215 1355

4 1115 1250

Single Supplement 195 260

All prices are per person sharing Double / Twin room in USA Dollars

Price Includes:

All the transportations mentioned with an A/C Modern Vehicles, with English Speaking Driver,

07 Nights accommodation in 3 or 4 Stars Hotels in Amman & Jerusalem

All breakfasts & Dinners at the hotels

All sites visiting entrance fees which are mentioned in the Program

Professional Private English speaking guide in Israel only

Price Excludes:

Any Air Flight Ticket.

Any personal matter such as drinks, telephone call, laundry etc.

Any Lunches

Any Guiding service in Jordan

Travel / Health insurance.

Tips for guide, driver, restaurants

Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Entry Visa to Israel

Entry Visa to Jordan

Exit departure tax from Jordan / Israel ( around 15 $ per person, subject to change )

Exit departure tax from Israel / Jordan ( around 50 $ per person, Subject to change )

Our Offer is Valid from 01st of June Till 20 Dec 2014, except during the Islamic, Christians & Jewish Holidays.

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