9-Day Pilgrimage Tour: The Holy Land (Protestant)
Overview
Embark on a transformative journey through the Holy Land, tracing the footsteps of Jesus and exploring the sacred sites that hold deep significance for Protestant believers. This 8-night, 9-day tour offers a profound spiritual experience, blending historical exploration with opportunities for reflection and worship.
Included/Exclude
- All tours and transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach
- Deluxe Bus Motor Coach
- Licensed Tour Guide throughout the trip
- Entrance fees as per the program: Taxi Tabor - Capernaum - Boat Ride - Accesionsion Chapel - Pater Noster - Peter in Gallicantu
- Taba Exit Tax 35 $ PP
- Parking fees
- Anything not mentioned above
- Tips for hotel staff, local guides & driver
- Personal expenses
- Lunches Supplement 18$ per person per meal
- Drinks at meals
- Audio Guide earphones (whispers) Sup. 10$ PP for the whole trip (recommended)
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you. Begin your pilgrimage by visiting the Monastery of St. George in Madaba, famous for its unique Mosaic Map depicting the Holy Land. Continue to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death (Deuteronomy 34:1-8). Transfer to your hotel in Amman for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day excursion to Petra, the breathtaking Nabatean city renowned for its rock-cut architecture. Marvel at the intricate temples, tombs, and buildings carved from solid rock by the Nabateans-Arabs. The city's beauty and historical significance have earned it the description of a "rose-red city half as old as time." Return to your hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight stay.
Check out from your hotel and head to the Allenby Crossing Bridge. After crossing into Israel, meet your guide and driver. Visit the Baptismal Site in Bet Arabah on the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized. Renew your baptismal vows before driving to the ancient city of Jericho. Explore the Sycamore Tree site and Elijah Springs. In the afternoon, travel north to Tiberias for dinner and overnight stay.
Begin your day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, followed by a visit to the Ancient Boat Museum. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, reflecting on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Visit Tabgha, where Jesus performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000, and Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus appeared to His disciples after His Resurrection. Drive to Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus, and see the ancient synagogue. In the afternoon, visit Caesarea Philippi before returning to your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight stay.
Travel to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9), then continue to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the Wedding Feast (John 2:1-11). Visit Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary (Luke 1:26-38). Proceed to Bethlehem for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Start your day at Shepherd's Field, where angels announced Jesus' birth to shepherds (Luke 2:8-20). Visit the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus, and see the silver star marking His birth. Proceed to the Garden Tomb, where Jesus was resurrected after three days, and celebrate Holy Communion. Conclude your day at the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Begin your day on the Mount of Olives with a panoramic view of the Old City. Visit the Ascension Church and walk the Palm Sunday Trail to the Church of the Pater Noster. Continue to the Church of Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of All Nations and then travel to Mt. Zion to see the Upper Room, Domitian Abbey, and the Tomb of David. Visit St. Peter of Gallicantu and the Western Wall. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Visit Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, and see the empty tomb. Travel to Jericho, view the Mount of Temptation, and visit the Sycamore Tree where Zacchaeus saw Jesus. Explore the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. End your day with a dip in the Dead Sea's healing waters. Return to your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight stay.