Heritage of the Holy Land Tour
Jerusalem is a city of tradition, religion, and history. The Old City of Jerusalem is at the heart of the Jewish, Islamic, and Christian religions and home to the Western Wall (aka Wailing Wall) considered the holiest site in the world for Jews.Above the Western Wall lies the Dome of the Rock important for Muslims as the site where the prophet Muhammad is said to have risen to heaven. For a great overview of the Old City, walk along the walls of the Old City.
Activities
Visit the sites on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, the stage for many of the events in Jesus' life. • Drive along the shore of the sea to Capernaum – known as “His Town”, the center of Jesus ministry where he spent much time healing the sick and performing miracles • On to Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000, visiting the Church of Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes, and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter, commemorating Jesus' reinstatement of Peter as chief among the Apostles. • Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the sea, where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and it is believed that he picked his 12 apostles. • Ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon and the rugged Golan plateau. • Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the sources of the River Jordan, where Jesus took his disciples, revealing his purpose and His Church before his last trip to Jerusalem and where Simon identified Jesus as the messiah. • Drive to the southern part of the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site. • Return to Tiberias for another night in town.
Sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee). • Travel through the Galilee to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. • Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel. • Drive through the Jordan Valley, passing by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem. • Overnight at your Jerusalem hotel.
Through remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we travel to Masada which is situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert. The site was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. • Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and much more. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea below. • Visit the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. • Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as if weather permits it’s possible to “float” on the salty, mineral rich, water. • Return to Jerusalem for an overnight.
Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. • To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. • Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent his last night and was betrayed by Judas. • Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives. • Return to your hotel for overnight.
- 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.
- Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.
- Sightseeing in a modern, air-conditioned touring vehicle.
- Service of a government-licensed guide on all touring days.
- Entrance fees to sites on the program.
- Any other expenses which are not included under what is included section.
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504
For all booked and confirmed offers the following cancellation policy applies.
60 – 31 days prior to arrival 10% of the total value
31 – 21 days prior to arrival 50% of the total value
20 – 08 days prior to arrival 75% of the total value
07 – 0 days prior to arrival & No-shows 100% of the total value
Notes:
1. The tour operates on a guaranteed departure basis - subject to a minimum of 2 participants.
2. The sequence of the tour, hotels used, and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.
3. Reservations received less than 14 days prior to departure are on a request only basis.
4. We reserve the right to cancel future tours that do not have any bookings on them.
5. The programs and rates are based on "Seat in Coach" tours.
6. Arrival Transfer - included in the rates
" On arrival passengers will complete all entry procedures, baggage reclaims and customs by
themselves. " Once they have finished, a driver (holding a sign with their name on) will
meet them in the greeter’s hall, by the exit of the terminal building (Exit 02), for transfer to
their hotel.
7. Assistance upon arrival - not included in the rates- not included in the rates. If passengers require
meet & greet assistance on arrival, there is a supplement of $138 per party, per arrival).
Passengers will be met by a representative (holding a sign with their name on), prior to passport control, and will
be escorted through passport control, baggage reclaim and customs to meet their driver for transfer to their
hotel. The service cannot be reserved as a stand-alone product. If this service is reserved less than 72 hours
prior to the scheduled flight arrival - there is a supplement of $65)
| Tour Name | Heritage of the Holy Land Tour |
|---|---|
| Sales Validity Start | 09 January 2025 |
| Sales Validity End | 28 February 2026 |
| Duration | 8 day(s) |
| Price Group | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 2636 |
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2 to 3
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USD 1868 |