Our journey begins as we depart the USA.

Arrive at Amman airport and transfer to our hotel by the Dead Sea.

This morning, we will visit Madaba and the church, home to a beautiful 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Then, from the summit of Mount Nebo, we view the “Promised Land” and then back to the Dead Sea for time to relax and feel the salty and warm water.

Today, we will drive to Petra for an unforgettable visit to the “rose-red” city. We begin at the Siq, a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, we will see Petra’s most beautiful monument – The Treasury. Before returning to our hotel, we will discover temples, royal tombs, a theater, and water channels.

This morning, we will drive to the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, where we will see the ancient ruins, including the Hadrian Arch, the Corinthian Column of Artemis, the Forum, the Amphitheater, and the stone-paved roads. Then, to Ajloun to see the places related to the prophet Elijah and on to Anjara to see the Church of the Lady of the Visitation. On May 6, 2010, the image of the Blessed Mother shed tears in this place.

We will drive to the border crossing on the River Jordan into Israel. We stop in Jericho to view the Mount of Temptation and ancient Jericho. Then, to the baptismal site on the River Jordan before continuing to Bethany to visit the Church built on the traditional house of Mary, Martha, and their brother Lazarus. Please continue to our hotel in Bethlehem.

We will drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Then, we will visit the Church of Pater Nos ter and walk down to Dominus Flevit, where Jesus stopped and wept over the city. We walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Drive to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist, where We will visit the Church of the Visitation, Shepherds’ Field, the Church of the Nativity, Holy Manger, and the Basilica of St. Catherine.

Early in the morning, we will drive to the Old City of Jerusalem to follow the 14 Stations of the Cross until we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where we see the empty tomb of Jesus and Mount Calvary. We walk through the narrow streets to the Wailing Wall and Mount Zion, where we will visit the Upper Room and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.

This morning, we will drive to Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to two of His Disciples on the day of His Resurrection. Travel to Abu Gosh to see the Church of Our Lady of the Ark.  We will stop at the Israeli Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scroll fragments.

We depart our hotel and drive toward Tel Aviv. We stop in Old Jaffa to visit the Church of St. Peter and later continue to the ancient city of Caesarea and stop at the Roman aqueduct. We continued our drive to Mount Carmel and to the Muhraka Church, where the prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Ball. We will drive to the Carmelite Monastery and see the Chapel of the Prophet Elijah. We will enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa and the Bahai Temple and Gardens. Continue to Nazareth.

Today, we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, Holy Manger, and Mount Tabor to see the Church of the Transfiguration. We will stop in Cana, where Jesus performed His first public miracle at the wedding.

Today, we will drive to Tiberias to enjoy the day leisurely. We will visit Caper naum, the House of Disciple Peter, Tabgha, and Mount Beatitudes and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We return to our hotel to get ready for dinner and rest for an early departure back home.

- Return to the USA