14 Day Spiritual Tour to the Holy Land:
Israel, Jordan & Egypt 2018
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT AMMAN AIRPORT / AMMAN
Arrive Amman Airport where our staff will meet the group at the gate just as they leave the airplane. Full assistance with the visa and customs formalities will be provided at Amman Airport.Leave the Airport for the transfer to Hotel in Amman, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Buffet Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Amman
Day 02
AMMAN / JERASH / UM QAIS / AMMAN
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
JERASH: 
In the Bible it is named Antiochea or Gerasa. According to Mark 5:I and Luke 8:26-39, here Jesus cast the evil spirits out of a man. Today it is one of the most beautiful and best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.
UMM QAIS:
In the Bible, Umm QaIs is referred to as Gadara and was also a member of the Decapolis. This 10 city alliance already existed at the time of Christ (Matthew 4:25). According to Matthew 8:28-34, Jesus cast the evil spirits out of two men in today’s Umm Qais.
Drive back to Amman for Buffet Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 03
AMMAN / NEBO / MUKHAYT / MADABA /KINGS WAY / KARAK / PETRA
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Mount Nebo
"And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pis'gah, that is over against Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land. And the Lord said unto him, I have caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither. So Moses the servant of the Lord died ...." (5 Moses 34:1 - 4).
MUKHAYAT:
Scholars suppose this village to be the site of the biblical city of Nebo. In the middle of the 9th century B.C., King Mescha boasted that he had slain 7.000 men, women, boys, girls and maids at this place and had taken it from the Israelites.
MADABA:
In the Bible, Madaba is named Madeba or Medeba, city of the Sihon (4 Moses 21:30). The city lies in what was the territory of the race of the Reubens (Joshua 13:15 - 16 or Isaiah 15:2 and 1 Chronicles 19:7). The main point of interest in Madaba is the mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times.
KINGS WAY & WADI MUJJIB:
In biblical times, the Wadi, or River Arnon, formed the natural border between the territories of the Moabs in the north and the land of the Edomites (later the Nabateans) in the south. The Wadi is mentioned in the Old Testament (at the time of King David) as the river which flows through the valley to the Dead Sea.
KERAK:
Kir, Kir-Moab and Kir-Heres are the Old Testament names for the town of Kerak (Isaiah 15:1, 16:7 and 16:11 and Jeremiah 48:36). In the time of the Judges, the Moabite King Eglon may have resided in Kir-Moab. In 850 B.C. one of his successors, King Mesha, was surrounded by the united Israel-Judah forces of Kings Jehoram and Jehoshaphat in Kir-Heres and could only escape defeat by sacrificing his first-born son.
Drive to Petra for Buffet Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 04
FULL DAY VISIT OF PETRA
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
In the Bible Petra is the city of the Nabateans, the descendants of the Nebajots (Genesis 25:12-18 and 1 Chronicles 1:29 and Isaiah 60:7). The first King of the Nabateans was Aretas (2 Corinthians 11:32). In biblical times the Nabateans were Bedouins even though Petra was a focal point for them (2 Chronicles 21:8). Later Petra became the royal city of the Nabateans. The earliest historical records for the Nabateans date back to the year 312 B.C. and the last sign of life was in the year 328 A.D.
Buffet Dinner & overnight at hotel in Petra.
Day 05 
PETRA / BETHANY / DEAD SEA
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Drive to visit Bethany that has been identified for nearly two millennia as the area where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Stunning archaeological discoveries from the 1st century AD confirm that the site was inhabited during the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist. The late Pope John Paul II also visited the site as part of his spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land at the start of the new millennium.
Proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth 400 meters below sea level. The Dead Sea has an historical and spiritual legacy of its own. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar. Spend the day sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing in the gently lapping waters of the Dead Sea and be amazed that you can never sink! Buffet Dinner & overnight at hotel in Dead Sea.
Day 06
DEAD SEA / KING HUSSEIN – ALLENBY BRIDGE / MT. TABOR / NAZARETH / CANA
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to King Hussein / Allenby Bridge for departure to Israel, Drive to Jezreel Valley and visit Mount Tabor, traditional place of the transfiguration. Continue to Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Saint Joseph’s Workshop. Proceed to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle.
Buffet Dinner and overnight at hotel either in Nazareth or Tiberias
Day 07
MT. BEATITUDES / TABGHA / CAPERNAUM / TIBERIAS
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to visit Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Tabgha where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place then visit Saint Peter’s Primacy Church. Continue to visit the ruins of Capernaum, the town where Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth. Drive to Kibbutz Ginosar for a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Buffet Dinner and overnight at the hotel either in Nazareth or Tiberias.
Day 08
BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM / MT.ZION / EIN KAREM / BETHLEHEM
Buffet Breakfast at Camp
Drive to Jerusalem to visit Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock.
Go to Mount Zion. Visit Church of the Dormition, the place where Virgin Mary fell asleep. Visit Cenacle, also known as the “Upper Room”, the site of The Last Supper. Continue to Saint Peter Gallicantu, which symbolizes Peter’s denial of Jesus. Drive to the Biblical village of Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist. Visit Church of the Visitation that honors the visit paid by Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. This is the site where tradition tells us that Mary recited her song of praise, the Magnificat, one of the most ancient hymns to Mary. Back to Bethlehem for Buffet Dinner & overnight.
Day 09
BETHLEHEM / MT. OLIVES / JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Mount Olives and visit Pater Noster Church. Continue to see the panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem. Proceed to Dominus Flevit then walk the Palm Sunday route and descend to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus spent the last night before he was arrested. Visit the famous Church of All Nations. Go to Saint Ann’s Church through the Lions Gate and visit Pools of Bethesda. Start walking the Via Dolorosa and end at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Continue to Bethlehem for Buffet Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 10
VISIT BETHLEHEM / JERICHO / BETHLEHEM
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Christ. Visit Saint Catherine’s Church and Saint Jerome’s Cave where the bible was translated. Continue to Milk Grotto and then visit the Shepherd’s Field. Drive to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. View Mount of the Temptations and the Sycamore Tree. Back to Bethlehem for Buffet Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 11
TABA / ST. CATHERINE
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Eilat / Taba border, Meet at Taba border by our Travel representative who will assist the clients through the customs & immigration. You will be escorted immediately to St. Catherine (about 175 km) by air-conditioned vehicle stopping in route to overview the Pharos’ Island, visit Nuweibaa (Lunch can be served in a restaurant by the beach if it is lunchtime).
Check in the hotel in St. Catherine upon arrival. Visit St. Catherine village if arrived early
Dinner & o/n at St. Catherine Hotel
Day 12
MOUNT MOSES (OPT) – ST. CATHERINE - CAIRO
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Tea & Coffee will be served around 02h00 to energize everybody for an unforgettable climb up Mount Sinai – Mount Moses – for 3 hours. (Optional)
You may ride a camel up two-thirds of the mountain at extra charge
Enjoy the most spiritual scenery from the top of the mountain & take some shots of the sunrise before walking down to our bus to drive back to our hotel to refresh & pack.
Breakfast will be served before driving back to visit St. Catherine monastery & the most preserved church with its incomparable icons.
After the visit, we drive to Cairo (about 460 km) stopping at Firan Oases in route with its 20000 palm trees to view the monastery of the 7 nuns & the ruins of 2 old Byzantine churches. Lunch will be served on the way to Cairo.
Continue to the hotel & check-in for refreshment
Dinner at Chinese/Thai/oriental restaurant & overnight at the hotel in Cairo
Day 13
CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Buffet breakfast then start a tour to visit the great pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, a shortstop by the Papyrus museum as well as the perfume shop if the clients wish to and then drive to the Egyptian Museum of antiquities to visit before heading to Cairo to visit the Coptic area with the hanging church & Ben Ezra synagogue ending with free time to explore the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars. Lunch will be served in an oriental restaurant during the tour.
Lunch will be served in an oriental restaurant.
Drive back to the hotel and have some time for refreshment.
After refreshment, our travel representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and accompany you to the Nile Cruise where you will enjoy an entertaining oriental show and buffet dinner whilst cruising down the magical and enchanting River Nile.
Drive back to the hotel & overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 14
CAIRO AIRPORT FOR FINAL DEPARTURE
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and start a guided tour to visit Memphis & Sakkara followed by lunch in an oriental restaurant before heading to Cairo International Airport for the final departure.
Price per person in USD
Hotels Category
3* Hotels in Jordan & Israel
4* Hotels in Egypt
Amman: Toledo or Rojina Hotel / 2 nights
Petra: Le Maison or Sharah Mountains Hotel / 2 nights
Dead Sea: Ramada Resort / 1 night
Bethlehem: Paradise Hotel / 3 nights
Nazareth: Casa De Maria Hotel or Tiberias: Eden Hotel / 2 nights
Cairo: Mercure Le Sphinx / 2 nights
St. Catherine: New Morgan Land / 1 night
Price in double room
$ 1990 per person
Single Room Supplement
$ 370 per person
Hotels Category
4* Hotels in Jordan & Israel
4 & 5* in Egypt
Amman: Cham Palace or Century Park Hotel / 2 nights
Petra: Petra Moon or P Quattro Hotel / 2 nights
Dead Sea: Dead Sea Spa Hotel / 1 night
Bethlehem: Manger Square Hotel / 3 nights
Nazareth: Rimonim Hotel or Tiberias: Golan Hotel / 2 nights
Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids / 2 nights
St. Catherine: New Morgan Land / 1 night
Price in double room
$ 2250 per person
Single Room Supplement
$ 670 per person
The rates include the following services in Jordan & Israel
Accommodation
10 nights’ accommodation in the above hotels or similar
Meals Plan
10 Buffet Breakfasts at Hotels
10 Buffet Dinners at Hotels
Transportation
In modern air-conditioned Bus from Day 1 – Day 11
Guiding
Excellent high qualified English speaking guide from Day 2 – Day 10
Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all sites visited & Short Horse Ride in Petra
Assistance
Meeting & assistance through passport control and customs upon arrival & borders
Shuttle Bus in
the border
Shuttle bus at the border to transfer between Jordan and Israel
The rates include the following services in Egypt
02 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on BB Basis.
01 night’s accommodation at St. Catherine on HB bases
Guided tour to visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Hanging Church in Coptic region with entrance fees
Guided tour to visit Memphis & Sakkara with entrance fees.
Bus all through as per the itinerary (Toyota HIACE 14 seats for 6 – 9 pax – Toyota Coaster 19 seats for 10-15 pax – full-size coach for 16+ pax
01 Dinner on day 2 in Chinese / Thai / Oriental restaurant
01 Dinner Cruise on day 3 at 4* Nile Cruise like Scarabee
04 Lunches in a restaurant.
Visit to St. Catherine Monastery.
English speaking guide during the tours
Mineral water during the tours (1 bottle per person per day)
The above rates do not include the following services
Visa Fees
Visa is free of charge with Visa List according to current law in Jordan & Israel
For Egypt: USD 28 upon arrival
Departure Tax
Departure tax for Jordan : USD 15,-- per person
Arrival Tax to Egypt: USD 8 per person
Tips
For guide, driver, hotels, restaurants, horse man in Petra.
Additional Services
Lunches in Jordan & Israel, personal expenses, and drinks
Insurance
All kinds of travel insurances
Flights
Air tickets are not included
In Egypt
Entrance to any of the three Pyramids, the Solar Boat or the Mummies’ Room at the Egyptian Museum.
Regulations and Conditions
* All rates are subject to increase in case there is any rise in taxes or the prices of fuel, electricity, natural gas and other basic commodities.
* Beyond Bethany Tours, reserves the right to change the hotels used, routing, sequence, and departure time of a tour, as well as the right of not operating any of the specified departure dates.
* All participants of any given group must be fully insured from their home country before arriving to Jordan, since there is no such insurance available in Jordan or Israel.
* Payment
- 35 % should be paid on the time of booking.
- The rest should be paid in full 4 weeks prior to departure date.
* Cancellation Policy:
Any cancellation received within 30 days and less, the following cancellation charges will apply:30 – 15 days before arrival 35% of the total amount of the tour
14 – 8 days before arrival 45% of the total amount of the tour
07 – 01 days before arrival 65% of the total amount of the tour
No-Show 100% of the total amount of the tour
