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Footprints of Jesus Spend 15 days in the Land that Jesus called home. Visit Petra, Mt. Nebo, Bethlehem, Jericho, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi. See, Touch and Feel the places in the bible that will make your faith come to life. FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS Following Jesus’ trail Magi Pilgrimages FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS Experience the Gospels of the New Testament as you start following the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth in Bethlehem and his travels through Galilee to his trial and death in Jerusalem. This journey will take you deeper into the story of Jesus' life by following his path through the Holy Land and bringing each key place to life. 15 DAYS Dead Sea (3) / Mt Nebo / Bethlehem (2) / Masada / Nazareth - Tiberias (3) / Sea of Galilee / Caesarea Philippi / Jericho / Jerusalem (4) Take a Journey through the Lands and Lessons of Christ Visit places of importance in Jesus’ birth, ministry, death and resurrection Discover the Various Mounts from the Bible Pray at the Various Churches built to commemorate Jesus’ life Gaze at the Sites of the Holy Family’s home and life. Learn about the places of significance of Jesus’ friends Enjoy the activities planned for you as your Journey through the Holy Land Explore other Places of Interest INCLUSIONS 15 Days Fully Escorted Catholic Group Tour of Jordan, and Israel Pilgrimage lead by Catholic Priest Daily Holy Mass (sites as per availability) Baptismal renewal at Jordan Marriage Renewal at Cana Jerusalem Old City Walking Tour Sail on a Boat Ride in the Sea of Galilee Cable Car to Mount of Temptation in Jericho Sound and Light Show Jerusalem A Special Complimentary St. Peter's Fish Lunch by the Sea of Galilee Jerusalem Pilgrim Certificate Israel Museum (Shrine of the Book – Dead Sea Scrolls) Stay 3 Night in the Dead Sea Resort Stay in a 4 Star Accommodations 02 bottles of 500 ml of water per person, per day Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners Daily Price inclusive of economy class return airfares Transfers is Luxury AC Coaches Visas, Border Tax / Exit Fees Entrance fees and attractions per day itinerary. English Speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian Sites and Teachings EXCLUSIONS Food and Beverages not mentioned / Personal Expenses / Travel Insurance / Tips for Guide and Driver / Any extra tours and service / anything not included in “Inclusions” THE FOOTSTEPS TRAIL in detail…… Sites to be visited | Activities to do | Spiritual connect DAY 01: DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND Amman, Capital of Jordan DAY 02: ARRIVE AMMAN Activity Arrive & Relax. Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, we will be welcomed and helped with the immigration process. Amman, the capital of Jordan, derives its name Make friends with fellow pilgrims and prepare for a from the 13th century BC when the Ammonites named it "Rabbath Ammon", with the term Rabbath meaning the "Capital" or the "King's Quarters". Over time, the wonderful journey. term "Rabbath" was no longer used and the city became known as "Ammon". Once we are checked-in to the hotel we can relax and enjoy some leisure time Spend time in peaceful with fellow pilgrims and the priest. This is a good time to know your group and reflection. Try to find one build interaction over the next few days. thing you would like to take away from this pilgrimage Overnight stay in Dead Sea (D) Mt. Nebo, Madaba, DAY 03: MT. NEBO – MADABA – JORDAN DEAD SEA River Jordan This morning journey to Mt. Nebo, from where Moses saw the Promised Land when they arrived from Egypt. According to the final chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy, See Moses’ panoramic view after 40 years leading the headstrong Israelites in the desert, Moses stood on the windswept summit of Mount Nebo and viewed the Promised Land of Canaan (Israel) from Mt. Nebo which God had said he would not enter. See 6th-century mosaic Map From Mt. Nebo, we will travel to Madaba, which is an ancient town in Jordan, of Jerusalem & the Holy southwest of the capital Amman. Known as the “City of Mosaics, It is visited for its 6th- Land at Madaba century mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Float on the Dead Sea and Later we continue to the real Baptism site of Jesus on the River Jordan. The Jordan River take a mineral mud bath runs through the land and history of the Bible, giving its waters a spiritual significance known for its therapeautic that sets it aside from other rivers. It is significant for Christians because John the qualities Baptist baptized Jesus in the waters of the Jordan. We will drive to the Dead Sea and enjoy the rest of the day swimming in or relaxing by Reflect and meditate as the Dead Sea before returning to the hotel. It is set in the lowest dry land on earth, so you immerse yourself in it has no outlet. Because it has no exit, water is lost only through evaporation, which the Baptismal Waters of leaves behind the minerals. The high concentration of minerals (predominantly Jordan magnesium chloride) provides the buoyancy that keeps bathers suspended. .Holy Mass @ Mt Nebo Overnight stay in Dead Sea (D) DAY 04: PETRA Today we make a day tour to the Ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, deep within the deserts of Jordan. Through a Petra, UNESCO World narrow gorge it emerges into view, revealing awe-inspiring monuments cut into the Heritage site Day Tour surrounding cliffs. Petra was built by the Nabateans, the industrious Arabs who settled in South Jordan more than 2000 years ago. It is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded Visit the monumental by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this tombs, memorializing iconic 2000-year-old-Nabataean-caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the their kings carved into Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. pink sandstone cliffs, Camel caravans passed through, loaded with spices, textiles and incense from distant earning its nickname, regions--and through such commerce, the city flourished. the "Rose City." Spend time in Overnight stay in Dead Sea (D) personal reflection and preparation as you enter Bethlehem tomorrow Jericho Masada, World Heritage Site DAY 05: JERICHO - QUMRAN Mt. Quarantal Qumran Caves (Dead sea Scrolls) This morning we will journey to the Allenby Bridge Crossing and enter Israel. Drive to Jericho, believed to be the oldest city on earth. Jericho (the name means “City of palms”) is mentioned 70 times in the Old Testament. Here Jesus healed Bartimaeus, See the “Tax Collectors the blind beggar, and dined with Zacchaeus, the rich tax collector. Jesus chose the Tree” near center of Jericho steep, rocky road from Jerusalem down to Jericho as the setting for the parable of the City. Can you recall what Good Samaritan. Since Jericho was on the normal route from Galilee to Jerusalem, this centuries old Sycamore Jesus passed through it several times. tree is famous for? Next we visit Mt. Quarantal by Cable car, where Jesus was tempted by Satan and fasted for 40 days. The summit of the mount, offers a spectacular panoramic view of Enjoy the Cable car ride to the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Moab and Gilead. The name, Mt. Quarantal and enjoy the Mount Qurantal, arises from a mispronunciation of the Latin word Quarentena, view. meaning 40, the number of days in Christ’s fast. Visit the Qumran Caves Continue our journey to the ancient fortress Masada, the springs and oasis of En Gedi. Further travel to the remote outpost of Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls Holy Mass a Good Shepherd were found. The scrolls include at least fragments of every book of the Old Testament except the book of Esther. Church, Jericho. Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B L D) Reflect on the Parable of Good Samaritan Mary, Martha & Lazaraus’ DAY 06: BETHANY - BETHLEHEM home in Bethany Enjoy your breakfast then drive to Bethany. The little village of Bethany, on the eastern Shepherd’s field and Nativity slope of the Mount of Olives about 3km from Jerusalem, was a favorite place of rest Church in Bethlehem and refuge for Jesus. Here he knew the intimacy and friendship of his friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus. We will also visit the Tomb of Lazarus, in the cemetery just below Visit the miraculous site of the village, where he raised Lazarus from the dead. Milk Grotto. Do you know We will then drive to Beit Sahour to visit the Shepherds Field, where the angels it’s story? appeared to the shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus. We will then journey back to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. The cave where See Lazarus’ tomb and the the birth took place and the manger stood can now be visited underneath the huge village of his friends Basilica of the Nativity. This is the oldest complete church in the Christian world. Also visit St. Jerome’s Grotto where he translated the Bible into Latin. Walk to the miraculous Holy Mass at Bethany site of the Milk Grotto. Say a special prayer for new and expectant mothers. Also Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B L D) pray for childless couples. DAY 07: HEBRON - NAZARETH Tomb of Patriarchs, Hebron This morning we drive to Hebron to visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs. It is the burial House of Holy Family, Nazareth place of three biblical couples — Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and St.
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