09 NIGHTS 10 DAYS HOLY LAND (PILGRIMAGE) FROM KSH.170000

Egypt as known from the Bible, is a home of more than 25 sites by the which the family—Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, and Joseph—passed on the global Christian pilgrimage map.

As much as Egypt is an Islamic bound country, the land has the best records interms of religious tourism courtesy of the Christianity pilgrimage. Considering Egypt is in the old testament of the bible, its a good opportunity for religious institutions and students to visit and learn more about the trail of Christianity.

Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, the historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Israel’s financial hub, Tel Aviv – is best known for its Bauhaus architecture and beaches.

Inclusions:

Meet & Assist upon Arrival & Departure in both countries
Daily touring as per the itinerary
Return Economy ticket
Buffet Breakfast & Dinner Daily
Hotel Accommodation for 09 Nights
Professional English-speaking guide in both countries
Transportation in a deluxe air conditioned motor-coach as per the group size
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Visa to Israel
Pilgrim certificate

Exclusions:

Drinks & Extra meals.
Flights
Tips per person per day

Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions to apply.

DAY 01,EGYPT - CAIRO

Arrival in the Land of the Pharaohs. (ET/452 arriving @ 01:15am). At Cairo International airport you will be welcomed and customs by our representative, then escorted to your hotel. Rest until morning and enjoy breakfast at the hotel (Overnight in 4* Hotel & Meal Plan: Nil)

DAY 02,EGYPT

An entire day of exploring the ancient treasures of Egypt awaits us today. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- the pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx and tour the Egyptian Museum, location of Tutankhamun's treasures and ancient remains. Contain to Coptic tour with: The hanging church (AL MUALLAQA) - was built in the 4th century over southern gate of the fortress of Babylon .Dedicated to Virgin Mary, its treasures includes a 14 the century wall painting of the Nativity, Church of St. Sergius (ABU SERGA) A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt, Church of St. Mercurius (ABU SEFEIN) - boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass, Rest of day free for shopping in one of the malls in Cairo. (Overnight in 4* Hotel & Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch / Dinner Included)

DAY 03,EGYPT

Depart from Cairo early morning 07:00 AM to Mt. Sinai, St, Catharine (Approx. 06Hours) crossing the famous Suez Canal that separates Asia and Africa. Drive via the Springs of Moses where Moses hit the rock and twelve water springs appeared. See the remnants of the springs and a group of Bedouins who still live there. Then continue to the Wilderness of Sinai where the miracle of Manna and Quails took place and view the seventy-two palm trees. We proceed to St. Catherine at the foot of Mt Sinai where the Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses. (Overnight at 4* Hotel & Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner Included)

DAY 04,EGYPT - TABA

Sunrise climb of Mount Sinai, after descend, shower and breakfast. Visit sites in St. Catherine which is the place where Moses climbed up the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments. In the same area, there is the famous Greek Orthodox Monastery which is built around the Burning Bush and the well where Moses met his wife Zebura (daughter of Jethro, the priest of Median). Next visit the place where the Israelites camped when Moses went to receive the Ten Commandments proceed to Taba (Approx. 2 Hours), Red Sea beach relax, after the mountain climb. (Overnight at Red Sea & Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner Included.)

DAY 05,EGYPT - ISRAEL

After breakfast, Transfer to the border town of Taba and cross over to Eilat to enter Israel. Cross through the border- check and immigration. Meet and assistance by our guide in Israel. We drive down to the Dead Sea, the deepest place on earth –to float on and enjoy the saline waters. We walk through the Oasis of Ein Gedi, known since the days of King David. Ein Gedi, where four springs with fresh water meet the desert sun, is a place to enjoy the rich and unique flora and fauna that such an oasis can offer. Continue to visit Jericho the Oldest city in the word. Then we go to Jerusalem to see it at night from Mount Olives. (Overnight: Bethlehem & Meal plan: Breakfast/Dinner Included)

DAY 06,ISRAEL

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the day at 7:30 for the Garden of Gethsemane, and also visit the "Wailing Wall", the last remnants of the Temple in Jerusalem. If the current situation allows it, visit the Temple Mount. Continue in the footsteps of Jesus along the Stations of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus' "Way of Suffering", and onto the Church of the Holy Sepultures, where Jesus was crucified and buried. Continue to the Via Dolorosa, that passes through the Old City's oriental "Suq" (Bazaar). (Overnight: Bethlehem & Meal plan: Breakfast/Dinner)

DAY 07,ISRAEL

Breakfast at the hotel Departure for the day at 7:30 for visit of the ancient Church of the Nativity, where one can actually touch the very place where Jesus was born. Built by St. Helena already in the 4th century, it has been an active church and never destroyed ever since! Here St. Hieronymus wrote the first Latin translation of the Bible – the "Volgata". Visit the "Milk Grotto" and, the "Shepherds Fields" in Beth-Sahour. After noon drive to visit EinKarem, the place where John the Baptist was born. Visit the "St. John in the Mountains" church, built on the place where the house of St. John was standing. Also visit the Church of Visitation, where St. Mary visited Elisabeth, and continue to visit the new city Jerusalem Transfer to hotel. (Overnight: Bethlehem & Meal plan: Breakfast/Dinner)

DAY 08,ISRAEL

Breakfast at the hotel Departure for the day at 07:00 AM to visit the old city of Jaffa, one of the ancient gateways to the Holy Land: Through its port the Cedar trees for Salomon's Temple were brought, the prophet Jonas tried to flee God, but most important: It was in Jaffa where Christianity began to be spread among the nations. Here St. Peter lived in the house of Simon the Tanner and had the "Vision of the Flesh", and here he made his first miracle by healing the little girl. Today Jaffa's renovated alley-ways attract many artists, who have their galleries there. Drive to Caesarea, the magnificent port-city built by King Herod the Great. From here St. Peter went to Rome and started with his first miracles. In Caesarea's well-preserved theater an inscription of the procurator Pontius Pilate was found. We continue to Haifa the Mt. Carmel. Stella Mary's. And after noon drive to visit Moshav Zeppori where one can learn about the dairy farming, poultry farming and crops and marketing the aquarium’s plants, then proceed to Nazareth, and visit there the basilica and the Grotto of the Annunciation- the old Synagogue and Mary's Well. Transfer to hotel (Overnight: Nazareth & Meal plan: Breakfast / Dinner Included)

DAY 09,ISRAEL

Breakfast at the hotel Departure for the day to visit the places where Jesus preached around the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, with Peters House and the famous Synagogue, enjoy the view from Mt. of the Beatitudes, where the "Sermon on the Mount" was given, and the reconstructed church in Tabgha, where tradition puts the miracle of the Bread and The Fish. Sail on the Galilee sea in a boat similar to the boat used by Jesus and his disciples. Continue to the Baptismal Site of Yardenit on the Holy River Jordan. Final visit will be to learn about the open pond fish breeding. Transfer to hotel (Overnight: Nazareth & Meal plan: Breakfast / Dinner Included)

DAY 10,TEL AVIV - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel am check out of the hotel and proceed to visit Qumran then we continue to Ben Gurion Airport – Departure

FROM KSH.170,000 per person.

(Applies to a minimum of 30 people)