T72 -- THE LAND OF THE BIBLE “In the Footsteps of Moses and Lord Jesus”
15-Days Pilgrimage Featuring Egypt, Mount Sinai, Israel and Jordan
Saturday, 13 September – Saturday, 27 September, 2008 • LOS ANGELES/LOS ANGELES - $2,999.00
Plus $343.0000 Airport Taxes • $35.00 Border Tax • $45.00 Visa •
Insurance (Optional) $185.00
This journey is available only from Los Angeles
Tour Host: Sylvia Gonzales
I T I N E R A R Y
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Round-trip Air from Atlanta
— 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 Supplement $599 |
DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350 plus $271 Insurance (optional) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required per person at the time of booking. Balance is due on or before May 15, 2008. Any booking after May 16, 2008 will be subject to availability and full payment is required plus additional service fee may apply. 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. |
Saturday, September 13, 2008
DEPART LOS ANGELES
Our “Land of the Bible” pilgrimage begins as we depart Los Angeles on our Air France flights to Cairo via Paris.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
ARRIVE CAIRO
Arrive Cairo Airport where we will be welcomed to Egypt by our representative. Transfer to the hotel for the night.
Monday, September 15, 2008
OLD CAIRO/CHURCHES
After late breakfast, we take our motor coach, 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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
CAIRO/PYRAMIDS/SPHINX/SINAI
This morning, we start at the Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamen’s fabulous treasures and then to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. In the afternoon depart Cairo and drive through Sinai Peninsula to our lodging near St. Catherine Monastery.
Wednesday, September 17, 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 Taba to stay overnight in the resort on the Red Sea.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
TABA/DEAD SEA/JERICHO/JERUSALEM
After breakfast, we take our motor coach for the short drive to Taba Crossing. We cross the borders into Israel, where we meet our tour guide and motor coach. We drive by the Dead Sea and stop for pictures, and then continue our drive to Jericho to see the excavations of Old Jericho, Elisha’s Fountain and the Mount of Temptation. Arrive Jerusalem in the evening.
Friday, September 19, 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.
Saturday, September 20, 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.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
BETHANY/EIN KAREM/LATROUN/JERUSALEM
We will spend the day in and around Jerusalem. Visit Bethany and the traditional house of Mary and Martha and Lazarus Tomb, then to Ein Karem and the Church of the Visitation. A scenic drive to the Latroun Monastery with its vineyards.
Monday, September 22, 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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
GALILEE/CAPERNAUM/MOUNT BEATITUDES/RIVER JORDAN
After breakfast we drive towards Mount Tabor to visit the Church of the Transfiguration and later, we will explore the Galilee Region and sites along the Sea of Galilee: 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.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
TIBERIAS/BORDER CROSSING/PETRA
This morning we depart across the River Jordan into Jordan. On to Petra to visit the Rose-Red City that begins at the Siq, a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, we will see Petra’s most beautiful monument – The Treasury. We will discover temples, royal tombs, a theater and water channels.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
PETRA/DEAD SEA
Today, we will continue our visit of Petra with its many monuments. Later in the day, we take our motor coach and drive back to the Dead Sea.
Friday, September 26, 2008
DEAD SEA/MADABA/MOUNTNEBO/RIVER JORDAN/AMMAN
Our day includes the Dead Sea, the newly discovered ruins of Bethany and the baptismal site. In Madaba, visit the church, home to a beautiful 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. From the summit of Mount Nebo, view the “Promised Land”, followed by our farewell dinner in a restaurant. Afterwards transfer to Amman Airport.
Saturday, September 26, 2008
AMMAN/PARIS/LOS ANGELES
Depart Amman Airport back to Los Angeles via Paris.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
