Catholic trip to Holy Land Israel & Jordan

Pickup in the morning from your hotel We will travel north towards to the ancient city of Caesarea, here you will explore such sites as the aqueduct and Hippodrome This antique city is mentioned in the Book of Acts Visit the stunning slopes of Mount Carmel Special in many regards, and noted as the site of a clash between Elijah the prophet against the 450 prophets of Baal Continue onto the beautiful Stella Maris Church - you can also admire the Virgin Mary statue situated at the main altar, and carved from cedar wood from neighboring Lebanon Marvel at the cave of Elijah, which is found under the altar, and noted as the place where the prophet hid for some time You can find an altar carved from rock here Dating back to the Byzantine era, it is said this cave is where Elijah hid before his battle with the priests of Ba’al, during the reign of Ahab Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias

After breakfastleaving your hotel starting your day with an optional boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (this 1-2 hour optional ride showcasing the stunning scenery over the sea) Visit the area where ruins and remains from the Second Temple period synagogue stand, in the ancient fishing village and location of Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene Travel through the natural beauty of the countryside and visit the famous “Jesus Boat” , "cast into the sea" This boat dates back to the time of Jesus, and is believed to have been a fishing boat Explore the seaside and shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, marvel at the Mount of Beatitudes, famously known as the place where the Sermon of the Mount was given by Jesus Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias

Pickup from your hotel Make your way to Nazareth, as noted in John 1:46 Nathanael said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Here you can explore the markets and see the Basilica of Annunciation Head south towards Mount Tabor and Mount of Precipice, known as the cliff where it was attempted to throw Jesus after he proclaimed the Nazareth synagogue Visit the place where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine The Wedding Church of Cana, a beautiful church now showcasing mosaics dating back to the Byzantine era Travel to Megiddo (Armageddon) and admire the view Overnight in Nazareth

Pickup from your hotel and cross via Sheikh Hussein to Jordan Visit Umm Qais, the town located south of Tiberias, Tosefta within a Sabbath day’s walking distance from Hamath Continue to Jerash, north of the capital, and an impressive collection of well preserved Roman architectural sites City tour Jordan’s capital Enjoy a city tour by car and visit the Citadel, the Amphitheatre and areas such as Jabal Overnight in Amman

Starting our day by visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the impressive site where John the Baptist performed baptisms Travel to Madaba which houses the Madaba Map which is an ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land Marvel at Mount Nebo, the site in which Moses looked out and saw the Promised Land The breathtaking view is sure to impress, and when the skies are clear you may even see Jerusalem Overnight

Pickup from your hotel Enjoy a guided tour through the ancient city of Petra and visit sites such as al Siq, Calligraphy, Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Jabal Madbach, Tombs, Theatre and Mountaintop Tombs time for lunch at a nearby, local restaurant Drive back south and pass the city of Aqaba on your way to the Israeli border Cross the border in Eilat, and head back to Jerusalem Overnight in Jerusalem

Pickup from your hotel first vist at the Church of the Ascension, the place where it is believed that Jesus ascended to Heaven Arrive at the Pater Noster and recite the Lord’s Prayer just as Jesus did Explore the Dominus Flevit, the site in which Jesus foresaw Jerusalem’s destruction Wander through the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of All Nations Cross through the Kidron Valley, mentioned in the Book of Joel, that God will assemble all nations in the "Valley of Jehoshaphat" Enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate and arrive to the Pools of Bethesda Visit the Church of St Anne and the famous room of the last supper Explore the cellars of the Covenant of the SIsters of Zion in the Old City Walk through the footsteps of Jesus and see the start of the Via Dolorosa Make your way to Bethlehem and pass through Manger Square Enter the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and one of the oldest and most significant churches in the world Overnight in Jerusalem or Bethlehem

Pickup from your hotel in the morning Enjoy a leisure stroll on the impressive Mount of Olives and marvel over one of the best views of the city and after we ytravel towards to Stop at Qasr el Yahud baptismal site, believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and after we continue to Deir Hijleh to admire the monastery of St Gerasimos and after we will arrive the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea and enjoy a float in the healing waters Overnight

Last day in beautiful country of Israel and you may have free time in Yafa until transfers you to the Int'l airport for you trip back home OR YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP FOR LEISURE HOLIDAYS IN EILAT.