Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands

PILGRIMAGE EXCURSION
in the HOLY PLACES
Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Jericho – Tiberias

J E R O U S A L M

Religion is the foundation and guide of our lives.

From childhood, every Christian has in his memory the vision of the Holy Land, of this magical revelation and

Holy Land, which was sanctified by the Divine steps of Jesus.

He has a desire to claim some day to walk as a humble pilgrim and live the thrilling hours of his agony

Christ in Jerusalem. It is no coincidence that such a small space was the focus of world history. The two

unique holy books, which make up the Holy Bible,

they put the Divine seal on the course of mankind.

Day 1: CITY – TEL AVIV – BETHLEHEM – JERUSALEM

Gather at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 12:00 and depart at 13:50 for Tel Aviv. Arrival and passport control.

Then departure for Bethlehem. Pilgrimage to the church and the cave where Jesus was born.

Perhaps it is the oldest Church built by Agia Eleni. After visiting the cave of the infants and the Shepherds' Village.

Then we reach Jerusalem. Check in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: JERUSALEM

After breakfast, walking along the Street of Martyrdom, where the Lord

followed, carrying the Holy Cross, we arrive for pilgrimage and

guided tour of the Holy Church of the Resurrection where the Holy of Holies is located

Tomb and Ascension to Holy Calvary. We continue our route wherever we will

we will see: the Praetorium, the Bath of Bethesda, the House of Saints

Joachim and Anne, the prison of Jesus and Barabbas. Back to

hotel. In the afternoon transfer to Agia Sion, House of Agios Ioannou

of the Theologian, Tomb of King David, Wall of Tears, Dom of the

Rock, Al Aksa and the ruins of Solomon's Temple. We continue to Gethsemani, where the Rock of Agonia, Hyperoon

where the Last Supper took place, the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the garden of prayer and betrayal, the place of

Stoning of the First Martyr Stephen and the Mount of Olives, the site of the Ascension of the Savior. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: BETHANY – JERICHO – DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM

After breakfast we start for Bethania to the Tomb of Lazarus, the Holy Monastery of St. Georgiou Hotzevas. Going down we pass

from Jericho, where the Sycamore of Zacchaeus is located and we climb again to Mount Sarantarios and its Spring

Prophet Elisha. Moving towards the Dead Sea in the Desert we will visit the Holy Monastery of St. Gerasimos, lunch and

then return to Jerusalem. Then a formal visit to the offices of the Patriarchate for their registration

of pilgrims in the visitor's book. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4: TIBERIA – JORDAN RIVER – JERUSALEM

After breakfast we set off for a full day excursion to the North. We will visit: Mount Tabor where

the Transfiguration of the Lord took place, Nazareth where the Annunciation of the Virgin took place and the Lord lived as

child, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Cana of Galilee where the first miracle took place turning water into

namely, Capernaum and Tiberias. Lunch in Tiberias. Then we continue to the Jordan River, where we will

Consecration of the Waters will be performed and the pilgrims will be symbolically baptized.

Return to Jerusalem. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5: JERUSALEM – TEL AVIV

After breakfast departure for Tel Aviv, where we will go for a pilgrimage to the church and the tomb

of Agios Georgios in Lyda. Visit to Joppa, the Metropolis and the Monastery. If time allows it is optional

proceed to the zoo for an open safari. Check in at the hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

6th day: TEL AVIV – CITY

After breakfast transfer to the airport and departure for Istanbul.

Departure: 22 / 01 / 2018 Price per person in a double room: $1,100 Single room difference: $300

INCLUDES:

- Return flights Istanbul - Tel Aviv - Istanbul. Airport taxes.

- Transportation, tours and guided tours as per the program.

- Hotels: in Jerusalem Gloria 4 * http://gloria-hotel.com

in Tel Aviv Leonardo Beach hotel 4*https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-beach-tel-aviv-hotel

- Breakfast every day and one lunch a day (total of 5 meals).

- Climbing Mount Tabor by taxi.

- Head of the office.

- Greek speaking local guides.

- Gratuities for driver, tour guide and transport to hotels.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

- Entry visa to Israel.

- Entrances to Museums, visiting areas.

- That it is optional mentioned in the program.

- Drinks, soft drinks mentioned in the program.

FOR THE ABOVE PRICE DECLARATION OF PARTICIPATION UNTIL 25/11/2017. THEN THERE WILL BE A CHARGE ON THE AIRLINE TICKET