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, September 27 – Saturday, October 11, 2008 • SAN FRANCISCO/SAN FRANCISCO - $3,453.00
(Price include $450 airport taxes/security taxes/fuel surcharge)
(Airport taxes are subj. to changes up to Sep. 5, 2008)
Plus $25 border taxes • $20 visa to Egypt • Insurance $271
Tour Host: Alice Valiente
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 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 June 25, 2008. Any booking after June 26, 2008 will be subject to availability and full payment is required 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 27, 2008
DEPART SAN FRANCISCO
Our “Land of the Bible” pilgrimage begins as we depart San Francisco on our Delta Airlines flights to Paris via Cincinnati.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
ARRIVE CAIRO
Arrive Paris airport and connect with Air France flight to Cairo. Arrive Cairo Airport where we will be welcomed to Egypt by our representative. Transfer to the hotel for the night.
Monday, September 29, 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.
Tuesday, September 30, 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.
Wednesday, October 1, 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.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
MT SINAI/ST. CATHERINE/RED SEA/TABA/AQABA
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 border crossing to take our ferry boat to Aqaba, Jordan.
Friday, October 3, 2008
AQABA/PETRA/DEAD SEA
Petra voted one of the 7 wonders of the world in 2007
Depart Aqaba to the Red-Rose City of Petra. Upon arrival, we begin an unforgettable trip on horse back or walking 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. Continue to the Dead Sea.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
DEAD SEA/MADABA/MOUNT NEBO/BAPTISMAL SITE
Our short drive will take us to Madaba and Mount Nebo. We view the “Promised Land” as Moses and later Pope John Paul II did. In Madaba, visit the 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 people. Later enjoy the warm weather and water of the Dead Sea.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
JERASH/JERUSALEM
This morning we drive to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Our guide will take us on a tour through the colonnaded streets, amphitheater, churches, temples and the vast Roman Forum. Then we go down to the River Jordan to cross the borders into Israel and continue to Jerusalem.
Monday, October 6, 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, October 7, 2008
JERUSALEM/OLD CITY/MOUNT ZION
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. In Bethany, we visit the traditional site of the House of Mary and Martha and Lazarus Tomb.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
JERUSALEM/HAIFA/MOUNTCARMEL/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.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
GALILEE/CAPERNAUM/MOUNTBEATITUDES/RIVER JORDAN
Today 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 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.
Friday, October 10, 2008
TIBERIAS/MOUNT TABOR/TEL AVIV
Our leisurely day will take us to Mount Tabor for a nice panoramic view of the Valley and a visit to the Franciscan Convent and Church of Transfiguration. We continue for a panoramic view of Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa before going to the airport to take our flight back to USA.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO
We arrive on Delta Airlines flight #1254 at 1030am.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
