FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS

After early breakfast, we will drive to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. Petra was built by the Nabateans, an industrious Arab people who settled in South Jordan
more than 2000 years ago. Later proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay in Amman.

Overnight stay in Amman/Dead Sea (B, D)

This morning, we will visit Mt. Nebo, from where Moses saw the Promised Land when they arrived
from Egypt. Later drive to St George’s Church in Madaba to see the Byzantine period mosaic map of the
Holy Land. Visit a Mosaic centre and learn how mosaic art is made. We will proceed to Allenby border
to cross the border and after immigration enter Israel. Later, proceed to Nazareth and visit Mary’s Well
and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Later see the house of Joseph and Mary and see Joseph’s
workshop.

Overnight stay in Tiberias/Nazareth (B, D)

This morning we will depart for boating in the Sea of Galilee. Then visit the Church of the Beatitudes,
Tabgha – the church of multiplication of bread and fish. Later proceed to the Church of Primacy of
Peter and visit the site of Mensa Christi. We will visit Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus on the bank
of the Sea of Galilee. After relishing the special St. Peter's Fish lunch, we will drive to Mt. Tabor, the site
of the transfiguration of Jesus.

Overnight stay in Tiberias/Nazareth (B L D)

Travel this morning to Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding. Then drive to
Muhraka on the Carmel Mountains, where Prophet Elijah contested against the prophets of Baal and
executed them. Then drive to Haifa, the Port city of Israel and see the world-famous Baha’i Gardens
and drive up the Carmel Mountain. Enjoy the astounding view of the Mediterranean Sea and finally, we
will make a visit to Stella Maris Church. Drive to Ein Karem, the beautiful village in Judean hill country.
Visit the Visitation Church where Virgin Mary met Elizabeth and where the child in Elizabeth’s womb
leapt for joy. Later walk to the Birthplace of John the Baptist.

Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B, D)

Today visit the Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born. Also, visit St Jerome’s Grotto where he
translated the Bible into Latin. Walk to the miraculous site of the Milk Grotto and then drive to Beit
Sahour to visit the Shepherds Field, where the angels appeared to the shepherds announcing the birth
of Jesus. Drive to Qasr El Yahud on the River Jordan, the exact place of the Baptism of Jesus by John the
Baptist. Continue to the ancient city of Jericho, believed to be the oldest city on earth, and visit Mt
Quarantal by CABLE CAR, where Jesus was tempted by Satan and fasted for 40 days.

Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B L D)

This morning after checkout, we visit the Mount of Olives where Bethpage, the Church of Ascension,
and the Pater Noster Church are located. Walk along the Palm Sunday route, to the Gethsemane
Gardens, and visit the Church of All Nations. Visit the Dominus Flevit Church on the way to Mary’s
Tomb and Apostles Grotto. Continue to the church of St. Peter in Gallicantu to visit Caiaphas’s prison
and the sacred pit where Jesus was imprisoned for one night. Visit the Israel Museum where the
original Dead Sea Scrolls are kept, and see the model of the Second Jerusalem Temple. Then we drive
to Bethany, to visit the house of Lazarus, the ruins of the old church and the modern church.

Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B D)

This morning we visit the Mount of Olives where Bethpage, the Church of Ascension, and the Pater Noster Church are located. Walk along the Palm Sunday route, to the Gethsemane Gardens, and visit the Church of All Nations. Visit the Dominus Flevit Church on the way to Mary’s Tomb and Apostle’s Grotto. Continue to the church of St Peter in Gallicantu to visit Caiaphas’s prison and the sacred pit where Jesus was imprisoned for one night. Visit the Israel Museum where the original Dead Sea Scrolls are kept, and see the model of the Second Jerusalem Temple.

Overnight stay in Jerusalem (B L D)

Our day begins with a journey to Mt Zion to see the Upper Room / Cenacle where Jesus instituted the
Eucharist and the place where all the Apostles and Mother Mary gathered on the day of Pentecost.
Walk down to King David’s Tomb, and also visit the Church of the Dormition, the place of the Eternal
Sleep of Mother Mary. After lunch, we will leisure time to explore the old city of Jerusalem. Later in the
afternoon, we will visit the western wall tunnels to walk through ancient and fascinating subterranean
spaces and special western wall stones that tell the story of the Jewish nation.

Overnight stay in Jerusalem (B D)

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and drive to the Allenby Bridge for departure from Israel.
Drive along the Jericho Road, which Jesus mentioned in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Later we
will drive to Amman International Airport for departure to Australia. (B)