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Travel around the Holy Land in this 7 day Pilgrimage tour and visit the main holy sites and churches recognized by the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho and Nazareth.
Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, you will be met by one of our representatives and transported to the old city of Jaffa and visit the beautiful St. George Greek Orthodox Church, build towards the end of the 19th century it is famous for its impressive bell tower which dominates the scenery of the church’s complex.
Afterwards, we’ll travel to the Holy City of Jerusalem (52 kilometers away) where you can settle into your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Enjoy a full day walking tour around the Old City of Jerusalem. We begin our day by retracing the Via Dolorosa towards the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and encountering Stations of the Cross along the way such as The Prison of Christ, The Pool of Bethesda, The Palace of Antonia and the Temple Mount. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built in the 4th century and is the holiest site for Christians in the Old City. Once we reach the Church we’ll visit several key religious structures within the basilica such as the Golgotha, the Stone of the Anointment, The Holy Tomb and the Cave of the Cross.
At the end of the day we’ll head back to the hotel for dinner.
After breakfast, you will be transported by bus to the Mount of Olives where we‘ll visit the Orthodox Church of the Ascension, The Palace of the Ascension and the Church of our Lord’s Prayer. You’ll see the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of Mary’s Tomb. We then take a short drive to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest; this is where Jesus was taken for interrogation after being betrayed by Judas. Afterward, we travel to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The Church is a spectacular display of mixed architecture reflecting the Byzantine and Crusader periods. We’ll also visit the Church of St. Catherine which is adjacent to the Church of the Nativity; a passageway in the Grotto of the Nativity connects the two churches underground.
We will then travel to Hebron to visit the Orthodox Church, which is the only church in Hebron and was build near an Oak Tree where it is said that Angels appeared before the Prophet Abraham.
We then head back to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner.
Today we travel to Jericho. where we stop on the way to visit Lazarus Tomb and the House of Mary and Martha. On the way, down to Jericho drive through the Roman Road to stop at the St. George’s Monastery, then to Jericho to visit the Old City of Jericho and Mount Temptation. Later visit Deir Hajla and then to the Dead Sea, the place of the two Cities of Sodom and Gomorra.
Back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, a long day to visit a lot of the western areas in the Holy Land. We first stop at the village of Ein Karem, birth place of St. John the Baptist and the Orthodox Church. Visit the City of Tel Aviv, and on the way, back to Jerusalem stop and visit the Church of the Birth of St. George of the Dragon.
Back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, a very long ahead. Trip to the North to visit the Jordan River, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitude and the Orthodox Church of the Lake – a boat ride on the The Sea of Galilee. Drive back to visit Cana, where the first Christ’s Miracle took place of changing water into wine at the Cana Wedding. Visit Nazareth, The Church of Annunciation, The Carpentry, Synagogue and Mary’s Well.
Drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Following breakfast at the hotel, a private vehicle will drive you back to Ben Gurion Airport where we will bid you farewell in good time for your flight.
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