ITINERARY

Day 1: Departure from USA
Depart from USA to Holy Land.

Day 2: Arrival to Holy Land

Upon arrival to Israel, you will be met by our tour guide and transfer to our hotel in Tiberias. (D)

Day 3: Mt. Tabor / Nazareth / Cana

Today, we will drive to Mt. Tabor. Visit Mount Tabor with a spectacular view of upper Galilee, where Jesus transfigured in the presence of Peter, James and John, and upon which stands the Church of Transfiguration. Continue to Nazareth, visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and view the Blessed Cave, where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. View Mary and Joseph’s House and carpentry shop where Jesus spent 30 years of his life.  Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle. Dinner and overnight in Galilee. (B,D)

Day 4: Sea of Galilee / Boat Ride / Capernaum / Tabgha

After breakfast, drive to Capernaum, the town of Jesus which is the center of his ministry where he performed many miracles. Visit the House of St. Peter and the ruins of the ancient Synagogue where Jesus preached. Stop at Tabgha, the Primacy of St. Peter and visit the Church of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, the site of the multiplication miracle.  Boat ride on the Lake of Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Galilee. (B,D)

Day 5: Galilee / Jordan River / Jerusalem / Bethlehem

After breakfast visit Jordan River where Jesus was baptized. Continue to Bethlehem and visit. Church of Nativity in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Celebrate Mass here. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. (B,D)

Day 6: Jerusalem

After breakfast, join a full day tour of Jerusalem. Visit Mount of Olives, walk down the Road of Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus endured his Agony. Continue to Kidron Valley and Mount Zion. Visit Chapel of the Ascension, from which Jesus returned to his Father. Visit the old city of Jerusalem. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Delarosa to the Holy Sepulcher and celebrate Mass here. See the Christian, Armenian Quarters and the Wailing Wall. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Visit  Upper Room where Jesus instituted the Eucharist & the Priesthood.  (B,D)

Day 7: Jerusalem / Masada

Today is at your leisure in Jerusalem or you can join an optional full day tour to the Dead Sea and Masada. Depart Jerusalem and descend on the winding road through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, 400 meters below sea level. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea via Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, to Masada. Here the Zealots withstood the Roman forces for 3 years, 70-73 AD. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this mountaintop fortress, and visit Herod’s Palaces, the baths, and synagogue. After descending by cable car, enjoy the experience of a "swim" in the Dead Sea. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. (B,D)

Day 8: Jerusalem / Mt. Sinai (Egypt)

After breakfast, transfer to TABA border (Egypt). Continue through the Sinai Peninsula for an overnight stay near St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Dinner and overnight in Sinai. (B,D)

Day 9: Sinai / Cairo

Very early in the morning (2:00 a.m.), we will have the chance to climb Mount Sinai and watch the spectacular sunrise and view of southern Sinai. Mount Sinai is believed to be the location where the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments. View the Byzantine Chapel; and Modem Mosque at the summit before descending down to the famous St. Catherine's Monastery, build in the sixth century to protect what was believe to be the Burning Bush in which God first revealed Himself to Moses. The Monastery is most renowned for the unique collection of precious objects, and the library with its collection of old manuscripts.  Continue to Cairo for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 10: Cairo

Full day tour of Cairo.  Includes: ancient capital of Memphis, the Step Pyramids that can be seen at Sakkara. We continue to Giza home of the three Great Pyramids, and The Sphinx. Dinner and Overnight in Cairo. (B,D)

Day 11: Cairo

Full day tour in Cairo & continue to see more wonders of Egypt: Egyptian Museum, home of the treasures of King Tutankhamon and the Coptic Museum. Explore the famous Citadel of Saladin and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo. See Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church,  Abu Serga Church. Visit the Church of St. Mary where many people witnessed the Miraculous Apparitions of Blessed Mary, the Alabaster, as well as the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (B,D)

Day 12: Cairo /USA

Depart Cairo early in the morning and arrival to USA in the same day. (B)

Price includes: Daily Mass; Round-trip airfare from New York area airport, airport-hotel transfers, hotel taxes, full Israeli breakfast (Israel) and breakfast (Egypt) and dinner daily, accommodations in 3 and 4 star hotels with private bathrooms, sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including local guide and all entrance fees, tour guide / escort, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and porterage.

Price does not include: border taxes, visa fee, hotel tips, or tips to waiters, drivers and escorts & guides, extra meals and drinks, all items of personal nature.