Christian Pilgrimage Tour - Covering: Madaba, Mt Nebo, Um Rassas, Bethany, Mukawir, Dead Sea, Mt Olives, Mt Zion, Bethany, Ein Karem, Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee

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Walking on Jesus Steps
8 Days 7 Nights
HOLY LAND - CHRISTIAN TOUR
Day 1: Airport / Amman
Arrival AT Queen Alia International Airport, Meet & assist by our representative, then your vehicle
Will drive you to your hotel in Amman for the overngiht
Day 2: Amman / Madaba / Um Rassas / Mt. Nebo Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the south from Amman, along the 5000-year-old King's Highway; one of the
most memorable journeys in the Holy Land passing through a string of ancient sites visiting Madaba which is best
known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land
The Madaba Mosaic Map is an index map of the region, dating from the sixth century AD, preserved in the floor of
the Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George. With two million pieces
of colored stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns
in Palestine and the Nile Delta. The mosaic contains the earliest
extant representation of Byzantine Jerusalem, labeled the "Holy
City." The map provides important details as to its 6th century
landmarks, with the Cardo, or central colonnaded street and the Holy
Sepulcher clearly visible. This map is one key in developing scholarly
knowledge about the physical layout of Jerusalem after its destruction and rebuilding in 70 AD.
Then continue To the east of Madaba is Umm Ar-Rasas, a very ancient site
that is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The
rectangular walled city is mostly in ruins but does still
include several buildings, as well as four churches and
some beautiful stone arches.
The main attraction is outside the city walls within the
Church of St. Stephen, which contains a very large,
perfectly preserved mosaic floor laid down in 718 AD. It
portrays fifteen major cities of the Holy Land from both
east and west of the River Jordan. This magnificent
mosaic is second only to Madaba’s world famous mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
Then coming to Mt. Nebo where Moses have gone to get a view of the Promised Land before he
died and from a platform in front of the church one can enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the
Dead Sea
At the end of the day transfer back to Amman Hotel for the dinner and the overnight.

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Day 3: Amman / Bethany / Mukawir / Dead Sea Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, Then transfer to visit Bethany the place where Joshua, Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan
River, Elijah was taken up to heaven, John the Baptist preached and baptized, and Jesus was baptized and started his
public ministry.
In Bethany also it’s revealed an
earlier 3rd century building with fine
mosaics and what is known as a
Christian "prayer hall." If this is
correct, it might be one of the
earliest Christian prayer facilities
anywhere in the world. Also
identified is the cave where John the
Baptist lived, according to numerous
Byzantine pilgrims’ texts. The cave
was turned into a church and a
freshwater channel running from the
cave, purportedly used by John for
baptizing, can still be visited today.
Then Within transfer to Mukawir, Which is the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great. Upon Herod’s death, his son,
Herod Antipas, inherited the fortress and it is from here that he ordered John the Baptist to be beheaded after
Salome’s fateful dance.
After the visit, continue to the Dead Sea, which is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the
whole world; it is the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures
that accumulated throughout thousands of years. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah,
Admah, Zebouin and Zoar. Free time to swim and to enjoy the salty water

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Day 4: Amman / Mt Olives / Mt Zion / Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to visit Mount of
Olives – Panoramic view over Jerusalem from Top of Mount of
Olives – visit Garden of Gethsemane with its eight ancient
olive-trees
After Christ and his disciples had celebrated the Last Supper
on the day later known as Maundy Thursday he went with
them "unto a place called Gethsemane" (Matthew 26,36); "and
he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and
kneeled down, and prayed ... and being in an agony he prayed
more earnestly" (Luke 22, 41 and 44). The disciples slept and
left him alone in this hour of agony, and soon afterwards he
was arrested and taken into the city.
then on proceed to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room, king David Tomb and the Dormition Abbey and St. Peter in
Galicantu –
Mt Zion has been revered as the place where Christ celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples and instituted the
Eucharist (Matthew 26, 17-30; Mark 14, 12-25; Luke 22, 7-20), where the Holy Ghost descended on the apostles at
Pentecost (Acts 2), and where - as first affirmed by Patriarch Modestus in the seventh century - the Virgin spent the last years
of her life and died.
And at the end of the day transfer direct Bethlehem for the dinner and the overnight.
Day 5: Bethlehem city tour / Ein Karem / Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, and then start the day by visiting the Nativity Church
and the Shepherds Field in Bethlehem
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously
operating churches in the world. The structure is built over the cave that
tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and thus it is considered one
of the most sacred places for Christians.
After breakfast Proceed to Ein Karem, located in the hills next to a little spring.
Then proceed to Ein Karem which is the city of Judah and birthplace of John the
Baptist
Visit the Visitation church and the Church of St. John the Baptist.

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Day 6: Old City of Jerusalem Overnight in Jerusalem H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, and then proceed to visit the Old City of Jerusalem, enter the Old City of Jerusalem via St.
Stephens Gate, and walk through the 14 station of the cross. And the visit of the Church of Holy Sepulcher

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Day 7: Sea of Galilee / Nazareth Overngiht in Amman H.B Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, then direct transfer to the north to visit the Sea of Galilee,
many of the miracles of Jesus occurred on its shores—including his
walking on water, calming the storm, and feeding five thousand
people in Tabgha.
Then transfer to visit Nazareth
which is the city described as
the childhood home of Jesus,
and as such is a center of
Christian pilgrimage, with many
shrines commemorating biblical
events.
The day will include the visit of
the Annunciation Church which was established at the site where, according to
Roman Catholic tradition, the Annunciation took place. Greek Orthodox
tradition holds that this event occurred while Mary was drawing water from a
local spring in Nazareth, and the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
was erected at that alternate site.
At the end of the day transfer back to Allenby Bridge to Cross to Jordan side,
Meet & Assist and transfer direct to Amman for the dinner and the overngiht.
Day 8: Amman / Q.A Airport
Breakfast at the hotel and regarding to the flight time your vehicle will drive you to Q.A Airport for the final
departure.
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Accommodations in 3 Stars Hotels:
City Category Hotel name Meal plan Nights
Amman 3 *** Ocean Hotel or Similar H.B 3
Jerusalem 3 *** Metropole Hotel or Similar H.B 4
Accommodations in 4 Stars Hotels:
City Category Hotel name Meal plan Nights
Amman 4 **** Warwik Il Plazzo Hotel or Similar H.B 3
Jerusalem 4 **** Leonardo Hotel or Similar H.B 4

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Price:
Number Pax 3 Stars 4 Stars
2 1495 1630
3 1215 1355
4 1115 1250
Single Supplement 195 260
All prices are per person sharing Double / Twin room in USA Dollars
Price Includes:
 All the transportations mentioned with an A/C Modern Vehicles, with English Speaking Driver,
 07 Nights accommodation in 3 or 4 Stars Hotels in Amman & Jerusalem
 All breakfasts & Dinners at the hotels
 All sites visiting entrance fees which are mentioned in the Program
 Professional Private English speaking guide in Israel only
Price Excludes:
 Any Air Flight Ticket.
 Any personal matter such as drinks, telephone call, laundry etc.
 Any Lunches
 Any Guiding service in Jordan
 Travel / Health insurance.
 Tips for guide, driver, restaurants
 Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.
 Entry Visa to Israel
 Entry Visa to Jordan
 Exit departure tax from Jordan / Israel ( around 15 $ per person, subject to change )
 Exit departure tax from Israel / Jordan ( around 50 $ per person, Subject to change )
Our Offer is Valid from 01st
of June Till 20 Dec 2014, except during the Islamic, Christians & Jewish Holidays.
Golden Gate Tours & Travel Co.
Tel: +962 6 55 49 880/1
Fax: +962 6 55 49 887
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