T72 -- THE LAND OF THE BIBLE “In the Footsteps of Moses and Lord Jesus”
15-Days Pilgrimage Featuring Egypt, Mount Sinai, Israel and Jordan
Monday, September 1 – Tuesday, September 16, 2008 • SAN FRANCISCO/SAN FRANCISCO- $3,453.00
(Airport taxes of $325 included – but subj. to changes up to Aug. 10, 2008)
Plus $50 Border taxes • $25 visas • $8 Exit tax • Insurance (optional) $271 • Single room supple $599.00
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Fr. Jesus Soriano
Tour Coordinators: Ellen Te & Letty Castillo
I T I N E R A R Y
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Round-trip Air from San Francisco
— Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
— Accommodation in First Class Hotels with daily breakfast and dinner.
— Dinner with entertainment on the Nile River
— Services of tour escorts and guides throughout the journey
— Entrance fees, local taxes and luggage handling
— Booking of Holy Mass (private when accompanied by a priest).
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, lunches, items of personal nature and gratuities to guides and drivers. Single room supple $599.00 |
DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350 plus $271.00 Insurance (optional) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required per person at the time of booking. Balance is due 90 days before departure. Any booking after that will be subject to availability and $100 penalty. Sorry No Credit Cards. Non-US Citizens require visas to all the countries covered in this program. US Citizens require visas to Jordan and Egypt (issued upon arrival with a fee) |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect January 2007 and on group rates of 32 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350 per person plus insurance $271 (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date.
Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith.
Balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply:
* 120 days or more before departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $500pp;
* 60-46 days prior to departure date $750pp;
* 45-31 days prior to departure date $1,500 pp;
* 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund.
* Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any Visas Necessary. |
Monday, September 1, 2008
DEPART SAN FRANCISCO
Our “Land of the Bible” pilgrimage begins as we depart San Francisco airport on our Air France flight at 3:55pm.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
PARIS/CAIRO
Arrive Paris in the morning and connect with Air France flight to Cairo. Arrive Cairo and meet our representative. Transfer to the hotel.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
OLD CAIRO/CHURCHES
After late breakfast, we take our motor coach to Cairo, visiting the famous Citadel of Saladdin, Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then to Old Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum and Abu Serga Church. Later, visit the Church of St. Mary in Zeitoun, where many people witnessed the miraculous apparition of the Blessed Mother. We will have time for shopping before returning back to our hotel.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
CAIRO/PYRAMIDS/SPHINX/EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
This morning, we start with the Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamen’s fabulous treasures. Then leave for ancient Memphis to admire the 40-foot statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. On to Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. This evening we will enjoy dinner on the Nile River Cruise with entertainment.
Friday, September 5, 2008
CAIRO/SINAI
Today, after breakfast and some time at leisure, we will stop at the Sadat Memorial before we depart Cairo and drive by the Suez Canal and the desert landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula. We will stop at some oasis and water wells before we continue to our lodging near St. Catherine Monastery.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
MT SINAI/ST. CATHERINE/RED SEA/TABA
A wake-up call at 2:00am for those who wish to make the four-hour climb to the top of Mount Sinai, which is believed to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Down to the famous St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the sixth century to protect what was believed to be the Burning Bush. Later we drive to our Hotel Resort on the Red Sea to spend a restful afternoon and overnight.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
TABA/MASADA/QUMRAN/JERUSALEM
Today we drive to the border crossing into Israel. We pass by Eilat and then to Masada, where we take the cable to see the ruins. We stop at the Dead Sea for a short visit to feel the salty water of the Dead Sea. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then we drive up to Jerusalem.
Monday, September 8, 2008
MT. OF OLIVES/GETHSEMANE/BETHLEHEM/EIN KAREM
We start our day with the Mount of Olives, Church of Pater Noster, down to Dominus Flevit and St. Mary Magdalene Church, Garden of Gethsemane and on to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, Holy Manger, the Basilica of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto and then the Shepherds’ Field. On the way back to Jerusalem, we stop in Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
JERUSALEM/OLD CITY
Early morning transfer to the Old City to walk the Way of the Cross as a group from the first station until we enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit Golgotha and the empty tomb of Our Lord. Back to the hotel for breakfast and later we will have a panoramic tour of New Jerusalem passing by the Shrine of the Book and the Knesset. Then we walk through the Cardo to the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock. On Mount Zion, we visit the Room of the Last Supper, the House of Caiaphas and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
BETHANY/JERICHO
This morning we drive to Bethany to visit the church, built on the traditional site of the House of Mary and Martha, and down to Lazarus Tomb. We continue through the Judean wilderness to Jericho to view Mount of Temptation and the ruins of ancient Jericho.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
JERUSALEM/HAIFA/MOUNT CARMEL/CANA/NAZARETH
We depart Jerusalem to Haifa and up to Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the coastline and Galilee. Visit Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery and Elijah’s Cave. Continue to Cana, the traditional site where Jesus performed His first public miracle. We conclude our day in Nazareth, visiting the Church of the Annunciation, Holy Grotto, Church of St. Joseph and Mary’s Well.
Friday, September 12, 2008
GALILEE/CAPERNAUM/MOUNT BEATITUDES/RIVER JORDAN/MOUNT TABOR
Today we will explore the Galilee Region and sites along the Sea of Galilee. We start with Mount Tabor and the monastery, built on the traditional site of Mount Transfiguration, then to Capernaum where Jesus preached in the synagogue and St. Peter’s House. Up to the Mount of Beatitudes and visit the Catholic Church and Monastery; Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish; and the baptismal site at the River Jordan. Today, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
TIBERIAS/BORDERCROSSING/PETRA
Today, we cross the borders into Jordan and drive to the Red Rose City of Petra. Upon arrival, we begin an unforgettable trip on horse back till the Siq, afterward by foot till we reach the Treasury. Our guide will give us a brief history of the greatest attraction in the Middle East. The Nabatean carved this capital (Petra) from the rock of the surrounding mountains. Amongst the monuments are Pharaoh’s Castle, the Triumphal Arch, and the Amphitheater.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
PETRA/DEAD SEA
We will spend more time in Petra before we drive towards Madaba and Mount Nebo. We view the “Promised Land” as Moses and later Pope John Paul II did. In Madaba, visit the church, home to a beautiful sixth century mosaic map of the Holy Land. We go down to the Baptismal site, which has been recently identified as the place where John the Baptist baptized the people. Continue to the Dead Sea.
Monday, September 15, 2008
DEAD SEA/AIRPORT
We will spend a leisurely morning at the Dead Sea and then we drive towards Amman for a panoramic tour and later enjoy our farewell dinner before transferring to the airport.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
