Pilgrimage | Catholic/Orthodox*/Anglican*/Protestant* *This program is prepared to suit Catholic pilgrimage, but could be revised to suit Protestant/Anglican/Orthodox congregations.

• Three biblical lands come together in one extraordinary pilgrimage through Jordan, Israel and Egypt.
• Mount Nebo opens the journey with the legacy of Moses and the vision of the Promised Land.
• Petra reveals the remarkable beauty and heritage of the ancient Nabataean world.
• The Jordan River recalls the Baptism of Christ and the beginning of His public ministry.
• From Jericho to Bethlehem, the journey unfolds through landscapes rich in biblical memory.
• Jerusalem stands at the heart of the pilgrimage, from the Mount of Olives to Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre.
• Nazareth, Cana and the shores of Galilee bring the Gospel story vividly to life.
• Mount Tabor recalls the glory of the Transfiguration, while the Sea of Galilee evokes Christ’s ministry and the calling of His disciples.
• Sinai connects the pilgrimage with Moses, the Exodus and the ancient story of God’s covenant with His people.
• Cairo brings the journey to a remarkable conclusion, combining the wonders of ancient Egypt with the living Christian heritage of Old Cairo and the Nile.
• Daily Mass at the most significant shrines.

• Assembly at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, with assistance from the Cebu Heritage Tours Group Leader and ground team.
• Roll call, group assembly and check-in assistance, with a dedicated queue for the Cebu Heritage Group where available.
• Immigration clearance and boarding for the flight to the Holy Land.
• The Solemn Pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible begins.

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Overnight flight

• Mid day arrival to Amman.
• Transfer to Mt Nebo. (45 minutes)
• Lunch. (Traditional buffet)
• Tour of the memorial of Moses.
• Transfer to Hotel in Amman. (1 hour)
• Mass Location: Mt Nebo

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Amman

• 07.00 Transfer to Petra. (3 hours)
• Tour of Petra, through the siq up till the Treasury and back.
• Petra emerges from the mountains as an extraordinary meeting of architecture and landscape, with entire facades sculpted into the surrounding rock.
• The ancient Nabataean capital preserves a fascinating world of tombs, sanctuaries and ceremonial spaces woven into the natural terrain.
• Lunch. [Open Buffet]
• Transfer to hotel in Amman. (3 hours, 45 minutes)

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Amman

• The Allenby Border crossing into Israel, marking the passage from Jordan into the biblical landscape of the Holy Land.
• Qasr Al Yahud on the Jordan River, the traditional Baptism Site of Christ, where the waters recall the beginning of His public ministry.
• Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, with the Sycamore Tree and the traditional site associated with Zacchaeus, bringing to life one of the Gospel stories of Christ’s encounter with the people of Jericho.
• Ascent of Mount Temptation by cable car to the traditional setting of Christ’s Temptation, with sweeping views across the wilderness landscape that formed the backdrop to this profound Gospel moment.
• Lunch at the Tel Pherique Sultan Cable Car Center, with a spectacular view, overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Jordan.
• Journey to the Dead Sea, where the stark desert landscape and mineral-rich waters create a striking setting at one of the lowest points on earth.
• Arrival in Bethlehem and transfer to the hotel.

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Bethlehem

• The Mount of Olives, beginning with the Chapel of the Ascension and Pater Noster, overlooking Jerusalem and recalling Christ’s final days in the Holy City.
• Dominus Flevit, traditionally marking the place where Christ wept over Jerusalem, with a magnificent view along the Palm Sunday route toward the Old City.
• Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, recalling the night of Christ’s prayer and the events leading to His Passion.
• Mount Zion, with the magnificent Dormition Abbey, traditionally associated with the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and the place where her body was said to have rested after her passing.
• The Upper Room, traditionally associated with the Last Supper and the descent of the Holy Spirit, together with David’s Tomb.
• St. Peter in Gallicantu, recalling Peter’s denial of Christ and the events surrounding the night of His arrest.
• Journey to Bethlehem, the city forever associated with the birth of Christ.
• BBQ lunch at a traditional restaurant, followed by a visit to Shepherds’ Field and the places associated with the shepherds who first heard the news of the Nativity.
• An opportunity to explore Bethlehem’s renowned collection of religious articles and Christian handicrafts.
• The Basilica of the Nativity, built over the traditional site of Christ’s birth, with Mass celebrated in this sacred setting.

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Bethlehem

• Journey to Haifa and Mount Carmel, where the dramatic coastline meets the biblical landscape associated with the prophet Elijah.
• Stella Maris Monastery and Elijah’s Cave, traditionally associated with the prophet’s presence on Mount Carmel, with views across Haifa and the Mediterranean.
• View of the magnificent Bahá’í Gardens and Temple, cascading down the slopes of Mount Carmel toward the sea.
• Muhraka, the traditional site of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal, recalling one of the most dramatic episodes in the Old Testament.
• Journey to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent His childhood and youth.
• Basilica of the Annunciation, built over the traditional site of the Annunciation, where the story of the Incarnation begins with Mary’s “yes.”
• St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s Well, recalling the humble setting of the Holy Family’s life in Nazareth.
• Lunch at Nazareth.
• Cana of Galilee, the traditional site of Christ’s first miracle, where water was changed into wine at the wedding feast.
• Mass and Renewal of Wedding Vows at Cana, in the setting associated with this first sign of Christ’s public ministry.
• Opportunity to purchase Cana wine as a distinctive memento of the pilgrimage.

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Galilee

• The Mount of Beatitudes, overlooking the Sea of Galilee and traditionally associated with Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.
• Capernaum, the lakeside town that became the center of much of Christ’s Galilean ministry, with the ancient synagogue and the traditional site of St. Peter’s home.
• Tabgha, a sacred landscape associated with several Gospel events, including the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish and Christ’s appearance to His disciples after the Resurrection.
• Mensa Christi and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter, recalling the risen Christ’s encounter with Peter beside the Sea of Galilee and the renewal of his mission.
• A boat journey across the Sea of Galilee, surrounded by the same waters and hills that formed the setting for much of Christ’s ministry.
• Fresh St. Peter’s Fish Lunch, a local culinary tradition closely associated with the Galilee.
• Journey to Mount Tabor, rising above the Galilean landscape and traditionally identified as the Mount of the Transfiguration.
• Basilica of the Transfiguration, recalling the moment when Christ’s divine glory was revealed before Peter, James and John.
• Transfer to Bethlehem (2 Hrs).

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Bethlehem

• The Old City of Jerusalem, beginning at the Convent of St. Anne and the Pools of Bethesda, where the Gospel of John recounts Christ’s healing of the paralytic who had suffered for thirty-eight years.
• The Via Dolorosa, following the traditional route of Christ’s Passion through the ancient streets of Jerusalem.
• The Chapels of the Flagellation and Condemnation, recalling the events leading to Christ’s journey toward Calvary.
• The Ecce Homo Arch, traditionally associated with Pilate’s presentation of Christ to the crowd.
• The Holy Sepulchre, encompassing the traditional sites of Calvary and the Tomb of Christ and standing at the heart of Christian faith.
• Calvary and Golgotha, where Mass is celebrated at the traditional site of Christ’s Crucifixion.
• Lunch at Jerusalem.
• Journey to Ein Karem, the hill country of Judea where the Gospel places Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth.
• The Basilica of the Visitation, commemorating Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and the proclamation of the Magnificat.
• The Church of St. John the Baptist, traditionally identified with the birthplace of John the Baptist.
• Return to Bethlehem and transfer to the hotel.

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Bethlehem

• Departure from Bethlehem and journey south through the Judean and Negev landscapes toward the Red Sea.
• Brief stop at Ein Gedi, the oasis rising from the shores of the Dead Sea amid the stark beauty of the Judean wilderness.
• Opportunity to purchase genuine Ahava Dead Sea products at the Ahava Factory Outlet.
• Journey through Eilat toward Taba and the southern gateway into Egypt.
• Lunch at Salahaddin Village, Taba.
• Crossing the Taba Border into Egypt, continuing the pilgrimage from the biblical landscapes of Israel into the land of the Exodus.
• Arrival at the Red Sea and transfer to the hotel, with free time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the coast.

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Taba

• Journey to St. Catherine, through the dramatic landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula and the wilderness associated with the Exodus.
• St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of Christianity’s oldest continuously functioning monasteries, built around the traditional site of the Burning Bush.
• The Burning Bush, recalling Moses’ encounter with God and the sacred moment when he was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
• A view toward Mount Sinai, traditionally identified as the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and where God’s covenant with His people was reaffirmed.
• Lunch en route the journey across the Sinai Peninsula.
• Journey toward Cairo, with the route passing beneath the Suez Canal as the pilgrimage leaves the Sinai Peninsula and enters mainland Egypt.
• Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the hotel.

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Cairo

• The Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, revealing the extraordinary legacy of ancient Egypt.
• The Egyptian Heritage Center and Museum, offering a remarkable glimpse into the civilization, culture and treasures of ancient Egypt.
• Open Buffet Lunch.
• Old Cairo, where centuries of Christian heritage are preserved among some of Egypt’s most historic churches.
• Abu Serga Church, traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s stay in Egypt during the flight from Herod.
• The traditional Holy Family site, recalling the journey of Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus through the land of Egypt.
• Evening Nile Cruise Dinner, bringing the pilgrimage to a memorable close along the legendary river at the heart of Egyptian civilization.

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Cairo

• Transfer to Airport

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Cairo