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

• Mount Carmel, Nazareth and Cana introduce the journey through the biblical landscapes of northern Israel.
• The Sea of Galilee brings the Gospel story into view through Capernaum, Tabgha, the Mount of Beatitudes and a boat journey across the lake.
• The Jordan Valley unfolds through the Baptism site, Jericho, the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea.
• Bethany and Bethlehem reveal cherished chapters of the Gospel, from Lazarus to the story of Christ’s birth.
• Jerusalem opens its sacred heart through the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the Via Dolorosa and Calvary.
• Jordan unfolds with Mount Nebo, where Moses looked across the Promised Land, followed by Madaba and the extraordinary rose-red city of Petra.
• Wadi Rum brings a dramatic change of landscape, with towering sandstone mountains, vast desert horizons and a night beneath the stars.
• A Red Sea crossing into Sinai evokes the Exodus through St Catherine’s Monastery, the Burning Bush and Mount Sinai.
• Cairo completes the journey among the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Christian heritage of Old Cairo & the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• High Value Tours included:  Magdala, Mount Temptation by Cable Car, Saxum, Adoration@Gethsemane, Petra, Wadi Rum & Grand Egyptian Museum

• Gathering at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where the Cebu Heritage Tours Group Leader and ground team welcome and assist the pilgrims.
• Group assembly, roll call and check-in assistance, including a dedicated queue where available.
• Immigration clearance and boarding for the journey to the Holy Land.
• From Manila, the journey begins towards the Land of the Bible, following the path of a Solemn Pilgrimage.

• Early morning arrival in Tel Aviv, followed by transfer to Mount Carmel and a packed breakfast.
• Muhraka, the Carmelite monastery on the southern slopes of Mount Carmel, is traditionally associated with Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal.
• Haifa and Elijah’s Cave at Stella Maris, with views towards the magnificent Baháʼí Gardens and Temple.
• Nazareth reveals the setting of Christ’s early life through the Basilica of the Annunciation, Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s Well.
• Open Buffet Lunch at a local Nazareth restaurant.
• Cana of Galilee, the traditional site of the Wedding at Cana and Christ’s first miracle.
• Holy Mass and Renewal of Wedding Vows at Cana, followed by time to discover Cana wine and local specialties.
• Transfer to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

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Galilee

• The Mount of Beatitudes overlooks the Sea of Galilee and is traditionally associated with Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.
• Capernaum, the lakeside town closely associated with Christ’s ministry and the home of St Peter, follows.
• At Tabgha, the Church of the Multiplication marks the traditional site of Christ’s multiplication of the loaves and fishes to feed the multitude.
• The Church of the Primacy of Peter and Mensa Christi recall the risen Christ’s appearance to His disciples beside the lake.
• A boat ride across the Sea of Galilee follows the waters and landscapes that form the setting of many Gospel stories.
• At Magdala, Holy Mass is celebrated at the Boat Chapel, overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
• A special St Peter’s Fish lunch at Magdala recalls the Gospel tradition of fishing along the shores of Galilee.
• Mount Tabor rises above the Galilean countryside, traditionally identified as the mountain of the Transfiguration.
• The Basilica of the Transfiguration concludes the day before returning to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

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Galilee

• Qasr Al Yahud, the traditional site of Christ’s Baptism, introduces the day along the Jordan River.
• Jericho, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, with visits to Zacchaeus’ House, the traditional Sycamore Tree and Elisha’s Spring.
• Time for shopping and local specialties, including Jericho’s renowned dates.
• The Mount of Temptation rises above Jericho, traditionally identified with the place where Christ withdrew into the wilderness following His Baptism and steadfastly resisted temptation.
• The ancient landscape recalls Christ’s unwavering faith and obedience, offering a powerful example of steadfastness in faith.
• Lunch atop the Mount of Temptation, overlooking the vast expanse of the Salt Valley towards Jordan.
• Continue to the Dead Sea for time to float in its mineral-rich waters.
• Bethany recalls the story of Lazarus through the Tomb of Lazarus and the traditional House of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
• Continue to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.

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Bethlehem

• The Mount of Olives opens the day with the Ascension Chapel and Pater Noster, recalling Christ’s final days in Jerusalem.
• Dominus Flevit, traditionally associated with Christ’s lament over Jerusalem, leads to the Palm Sunday road descending towards Gethsemane.
• Gethsemane and the Basilica of Agony recall Christ’s prayer before the Passion, followed by the traditional Grotto of St Mary.
• Mount Zion reveals further layers of Jerusalem’s Christian heritage through Dormition Abbey, the Upper Room and David’s Tomb.
• St Peter at Gallicantu, traditionally associated with the house of Caiaphas, recalls Peter’s denial of Christ.
• Continue to Bethlehem for a  lunch at a traditional Restaurant.
• Shepherd’s Field, traditionally associated with the shepherds who received the angelic announcement of Christ’s birth, brings the Nativity story into focus.
• Time for shopping for religious articles before returning to the hotel.
• Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

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Bethlehem

• Enter the Old City of Jerusalem with the Pools of Bethesda, recalling Jesus’ healing of the paralytic as recorded in the Gospel of John.
• Follow the Via Dolorosa through the Chapels of Flagellation and Condemnation, beneath the Ecce Homo Arch and along the ancient streets associated with the Passion of Christ.
• Continue to the Holy Sepulchre complex, with Calvary and Golgotha at the heart of the story of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection.
• Holy Mass at Calvary, at the sacred place traditionally identified with Christ’s Crucifixion.
• Continue to the Western Wall Plaza, with a view of the Dome of the Rock rising above the ancient Temple Mount.
• Transfer to Bethlehem for lunch at Sababa Restaurant.
• Visit the Basilica of the Nativity and Jerome’s Grotto, followed by the Milk Grotto Church, recalling the earliest chapters of Christ’s earthly life.
• Farewell gathering at the hotel, with distribution of pilgrimage certificates, maps and blessings of religious souvenirs.

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Bethlehem

• Ein Karem, the traditional birthplace of John the Baptist, opens the day with Holy Mass at the Church of St John the Baptist.
• The Basilica of the Visitation recalls Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and the meeting of the mothers of John and Jesus.
• Continue to  Saxum Visitors Center, where interactive displays, maps and models bring the biblical geography, history and chronology of the Holy Land into focus.
• Continue to Jaffa, one of the ancient ports of the Mediterranean, with its rich biblical and Christian heritage.
• Farewell lunch in Jaffa.
• St Peter’s Church, traditionally associated with the Apostle Peter and the raising of Tabitha, recalls an important episode from the Acts of the Apostles.
• Early dinner before returning to Jerusalem for an International Holy Hour of Adoration at Gethsemane.
• Optional evening drive through Jerusalem, passing Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David, with views of the Menorah and the Israeli Parliament.

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Bethlehem

• Early departure from Bethlehem and transfer to the Allenby Border, marking the crossing from the Holy Land into Jordan. (Closed on Saturdays)
• Continue to Mount Nebo, the biblical mountain where Moses stood and looked across the Promised Land before his death.
• Open Buffet Lunch at a traditional Restaurant.
• Visit the Memorial of Moses on Mount Nebo, with Holy Mass at this historic Christian pilgrimage site.
• From the summit, sweeping views across the Jordan Valley and towards the Holy Land recall the biblical landscape of Moses.
• Continue to Madaba and St George Church, home to the celebrated sixth-century mosaic map depicting Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
• Time to explore the local bazaar before transferring to Amman.

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Amman

• Early departure from Amman towards Petra, following the rugged landscapes of southern Jordan.
• The dramatic Siq opens into Petra, revealing the rose-red Treasury and the extraordinary ancient city of the Nabataeans.
• Explore Petra’s monumental façades, ancient tombs and rock-carved architecture, set among towering sandstone cliffs.
• Petra, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, remains one of the world’s great archaeological treasures.
• Open-buffet lunch at Al Qantrah Restaurant before continuing south towards Wadi Rum.
• The Wadi Rum Protected Area unfolds as a vast desert wilderness of towering sandstone mountains, open valleys and striking rock formations.
• A 4x4 desert excursion reveals the extraordinary scale and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
• Dinner and overnight at a high-standard tourist desert camp, with comfortable tents featuring private bathrooms and showers.
• A night beneath the star-filled desert sky brings the day to a memorable close amid the silence and vastness of Wadi Rum.

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Wadi Rum Camp

• Morning departure from Wadi Rum towards Aqaba and the ferry terminal on the shores of the Red Sea. (Service available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only)
• Ferry crossing from Aqaba to Taba, Egypt, offering a memorable passage across the waters of the Red Sea. Ferry service operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• Arrival in Taba and transfer along the Red Sea coast towards Dahab.
• Lunch at Wasit – Dragon Restaurant, featuring Korean cuisine.
• Arrival in Dahab and check-in at the hotel.
• Free afternoon beside the Red Sea, with time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Dahab and its coastal setting.
• Dinner and overnight in Dahab.

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Dahab

• The Sinai wilderness stretches southward from Dahab, its rugged mountains and barren valleys evoking the ancient Exodus route.
• St Catherine lies amid the dramatic granite peaks of southern Sinai, home to one of Christianity’s oldest monastic traditions.
• St Catherine’s Monastery preserves the traditional site of the Burning Bush within its ancient walls and remains a remarkable witness to centuries of Christian devotion.
• Mount Sinai rises above the surrounding wilderness, traditionally identified as the mountain where Moses received the Tablets of the Law.
• Lunch at Abou Zneima before the journey continues across the vast Sinai landscape.
• The route passes through areas traditionally associated with Rephidim and Marah Elim, recalling the biblical account of the Israelites’ passage through the wilderness.
• The Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel carries the route beneath the Suez Canal, marking the transition from the Sinai Peninsula to mainland Egypt.
• Continue to Cairo, where the final chapter of the journey begins beside the Nile.

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Cairo

• Early breakfast at the hotel before beginning a full day of discovery in Cairo.
• The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx stand as enduring symbols of ancient Egypt and its extraordinary civilisation.
• Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a spectacular new landmark beside the Pyramids and the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation. More than two decades in the making, GEM opened its doors in November 2025, presenting an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, including scores of artifacts illuminating the historical world of the Bible.
• An exclusive 3-hour tour explores the magnificent galleries, Grand Hall and Grand Stairs, together with the complete Tutankhamun collection and treasures spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.
• Lunch in Old Cairo.
• Explore the historic churches of Old Cairo, including St George, the Hanging Church, Abu Serga and St Bacchus, along with the Ben Ezra Synagogue, famed for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza.
• Evening Nile Cruise with dinner, gliding along the timeless river as Cairo unfolds along its banks.
• Return to the hotel for overnight.

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Cairo

• Transfer to Cairo International Airport.

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