Holy Land - 10 days
Day 1 Depart U.S.A. Depart from New York gateway for over night flight to Israel.
Day 2 Netanya Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where you will be met by the tour guide. Transfer by deluxe motorcoach to hotel. Mass at hotel
Day 3 Natanya/Galilee After breakfast, depart from Netanya and enjoy the scenic views along the coastal road to Cesarea to visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Theatre and crusader town. Continue to Haifa to visit Mt. Carmel. Mass at Stella Marris Church. Than proceed to Nazareth (visit the Basilica of the Annunciation) and Cana.
Day 4 Galilee Visit sites along the shores of the Sea Galilee Mt. Of Beatitudes, Tabgha (site of miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish) , Capernaum, Mt. Tabor (site of the Transfiguration) cruise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on the water.
Day 5 Galilee/Jerusalem Depart after breakfast for Jerusalem. En route, we will visit Bet She An and Jericho, the most ancient city in the world, as well as the Jordan River. Arrive in Jerusalem late afternoon.
Day 6 Jerusalem Full day tour of Jerusalem-Mt. of Olives, Mt. Scopus, the Garden of Gethsemane and Basilica of Agony. Continue to Kidrom Valley and Mt. Zion with the Last Supper Room. Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity with the Grotto. The group also will observe Shepherds Field and Rachels Tomb.
Day 7 Jerusalem Visit the Old City of Jerusalem, enter St. Stephens gate and visit the church of St. Ann. Continue with a walking tour of the Via Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulchre (Mass), the Christian and American quarters, the Kardo, the Western Wall. Continue to Yad Vashem Memorial Museum and Ein Karem and birthplace of St. John the Baptist.
Day 8 Jerusalem Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem or take part in an optional side trip to Masada and Dead Sea (approximate cost: $55.00 per person).
Day 9 Jerusalem Free day in Jerusalem. On suggestion, would be to explore the Old City on your own after mooring checkout at the hotel. Or you can do last minute shopping or spend more time at some places.
Day 10 Jerusalem/U.S.A. Depart Ben Gurion Airport early morning. Return to U.S.A. same day.
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