After breakfast, meet with our guide and driver. Today we travel back to ancient Egypt with a full day of touring to the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior to Abraham. Then we drive to Old Cairo, to the Hanging Church El –Muallaqa – Dedicated to Mother Mary. The holy crypt where the holy family stayed 3 month.

Proceed to visit the famous BEN EZRA synagogue for the Jewish community in Egypt during the holy family stay in Egypt – lunch – then by afternoon we visit the Cave Church nearby Cairo –that called St.Simon Monastery, also the miracles of moving this mountain, here we will see the garbage collector area and how they changed the place to be a tourist site now. Mass service at local church downtown of Cairo – dinner and back to the hotel for overnight.

We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- The Pyramids, Cheops. With an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see The Sphinx – shopping for Cotton, Papyrus, Perfume, Mara, Elim – Raphedime ,Mt. Sinai. After breakfast we drive to the south of Sinai – we depart Cairo with stories of the land of Goshen to the north and travel the southward route of the Exodus through the Wilderness of Shur. We learn of the terrain and the history of this region en-route as we stop at MARAH (Springs of Moses), the wilderness of Sin, also after a while we drop at Elim site – the valley that had 70 palm trees and 12 water well by the time of exodus , also Elim the place where the Israelites got manna and quill from god and further to the south, the Oasis of Feiran.

For those who are able, we climb a small hill to the ruins of an Ancient Chapel that overlooking the palm tree valley where Israel battled with the people of Amalek. One may have his picture taken with arms raised in remembrance of God’s victory as Moses’ arms were held high by Aaron and Hur.  Arriving in the late afternoon to the hotel at St. Catherine Monastery and hotel and overnight. Arrive afternoon by 5 pm – check in the hotel their and well prepared for climbing Mt. Sinai – after dinner and by 12 midnight , those who desire and are physically capable will depart for a memorable early morning walk up Mt. Moses.  Whether you choose to ride a camel part way or not, stop at one of the stations to take in scenery along the climb to the summit (750 steps) for a sunrise to remember.  Once at the top, enjoy a time of praise – then climb back and overnight for those staying in the hotel.

For those climbed Mt. sinai, will arrive back 8am, then back to hotel for breakfast and freshen up and check out to visit the monastery. A visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, that built around the area of Moses’ Burning Bush, Moses’ water well, and the famous Transfiguration Church – then we depart the Red Sea.

A stop for lunch along the shore will provide a view of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel to the north. Gazing across the Gulf of Aqaba, we then travel north viewing the Red Sea and stay in our resort by the Red Sea close to Taba border by the Aqaba gulf viewing Jordan and Saudi Arabia and Israel. Overnight in Taba Beach Resort near the border.

Early morning after breakfast proceed to the border to cross the border from Egypt to Israel Holyland then drive and start the tour. descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (1305 ft. below sea level). We make a brief stop at a private beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals. Continue along the shores of the dead sea to Qumran, the caves where the dead sea scrolls were found.

visit to Jericho believed from carbon tests to be the oldest city in the world. It is also the place where JESUS stopped on his way to Jerusalem on the eve of the pass-over and where Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zacchaeus’ house. visit the Sycamore Tree (Zacharious the tax collector climbed the tree to view Jesus). view of Mt. Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil. Proceed to Old City of Jericho. (Mt. Temptation cable car is 15 USD optional) then on to drive to Bethlehem and check in and mass & dinner & overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Emmaus Emmaus — ancient town in the Judean Valley of Ayalon, 20 mi. (33 km.) N.W. of Jerusalem. Here, Jesus appeared before his disciples after his crucifixion and resurrection (Luke 24:13-16), and then to Ein Karem, and then to Bethlehem. This Morning we visit Bethlehem located In the Judah Province. It was here that the Angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds of Bethlehem during The Reign Of King Herod. Here David tended his flocks until he was anointed King of Israel.

We visit the Church of The Nativity – The birthplace of Jesus and The City Of David, Manger Square, Shepherds Field, Crusaders Cloister Grotto Of St. Jerome and Rachel’s Tomb. The City of Judah and birthplace of John The Baptist, Son Of Elizabeth & Zechariah and The Church Of Visitation. Visit To the Milk Grotto & Dormition Abbey. – Back to hotel. Dinner. Free at leisure.

Enter the old city of Jerusalem from the Dung Gate. Visit the Wailing Wall. Then through to St. Stephen’s Gate visit St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda. Via Dolorosa walk the traditional Way Of the Cross the 14th Stations, visit the Holy Sepulcher Church. And while walking (TO CARRY A BIG CROSS AT VIA DOLOROSA – THE CHARGE IS 5 USD P/P) go along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of The Holy Sepulcher.

Our guide will explain the differing opinions on the route that Christ was led View Alaksa Mosque – Visit the Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem Yad V’Shem at 10 am– (“Hand and Name” from Isaiah 56:5) This museum commemorates the Holocaust of European Jewry perpetrated by the Nazis before and during WW II – mass at Bethany – Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast – proceed to Mt. Olives – Visit the Church of Ascension, visit Pater Noster Church and The Dominos Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans – walk down to visit Gethsemane Garden of Gethsemane — Jesus and his disciples left the Upper Room (Last Supper) and came here to this tranquil spot on the Mt. of Olives to pray. Here Jesus prayed for God’s will to be done before he was arrested and taken away. (Matt.26:36-56 Mark 14:32-52 Luke 22:39-53 John 18:1-11) – Church of Ascension Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit and then the Church of all Nations, Church of Agony. Continue across the Kidron Valley via the Dung Gate into the Old City then stop at the Western Wall (Kotel), Judaism’s most sacred site Wailing/Western Wall – The holiest site in Judaism, that is the closest visible and accessible part of the Second Temple complex from Jesus’ time.  Continue to the Garden Tomb at 3:30 pm.

Garden Tomb was first pointed out in 1849; a rock formation there resembles a skull (Golgotha), and the site accords with the biblical data of the area where Jesus was buried. It is presently a beautiful garden park, where many Christian groups take communion.  – remember the resurrection and spend time for prayer and reflection. Mass services. – Lunch – Visit the Tomb of Mary, onto Mt. Zion to visit St. Peter in Galicantu, the Room of The Last Supper and The Tomb Of King David. We also visit The Church Of St. Peter Of Gallicantu which symbolises Peter’s Denial Of Jesus as He had prophesied at The Last Supper. Later we visit The House of The High Priest, Caiaphas, where Jesus was Imprisoned. Back to hotel. Dinner. Free at leisure.

After breakfast – check out. Proceed to Tel Aviv the commercial capital of Israel. Then to Jaffa to visit St. Peter’s Church, the house of Simon the Tanner, Old City of Jaffa. Continue to Caesarea. where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll visit The Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct, and then journey on to Mt. Carmel, visit Elijah’s tomb – Stella Maris and the Carmelites Monastery– view Haifa port from Mt. Carmel This mountain, 13 miles long, projects into the Mediterranean Sea at Haifa. The mountain rises from the sea so sharply that the rapidly rising air is forced to deposit its moisture as rain or dew. Thus, the mountain is lush year-round. From ancient times, pagan altars were erected on its heights, particularly those associated with the worship of Baal. Here, Elijah the prophet contested with the prophets of Baal. (1 Kings 18-19). Mt. Carmel is often used by the prophets as a symbol of beauty, fruitfulness, majesty, and prosperity. (Isaiah 35:2; 33:9 Amos 1:2 Nahum 1:4 Jeremiah 46:18) – Drive to Mt Tabor. Visit to Stella Maris on the top where the Bahai Gardens is located and Elijah Cave.

Visit Mt. Tabor, sits at the eastern end of the Jezreel Valley, 11 miles (17 km) west of the Sea of Galilee. Its elevation at the summit is 1,843 feet (575 m) high.  It is used in Scripture as a symbol of majesty. Jeremiah 46:18 (NASB) “‘As I live,’ declares the King Whose name is the Lord of hosts, ‘Surely one shall come who looms up like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea’” (cf. Ps 89:12) – Lunch. Proceed to Nazareth where Jesus lived his boyhood days. Visit the Annunciation Church. (The announcement of Angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary of the approaching virgin Birth.) Mass to be held here. Visit St. Joseph’s the carpenter and Mary’s Well. Proceed to Cana where Jesus did his First miracle “TRANSFORMATION OF WATER INTO WINE” (John 2:1-11,4:46-54). Check into Hotel. Mass at Cana Church, renewal of marriage. Free at leisure. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next two nights in the Tiberias area on the sea of Galilee.

After Breakfast – Check Out. Proceed to Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered The Sermon on the Mount. we enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee.  A brief scripture reading and devotional on board brings to life the experiences of Jesus and the fishermen disciples concluding a wonderful day. Lunch. Visit to Tabgha Church famous for the Multiplication of Fish and Loaves. Then proceed to Visit St. Peter Primacy.

Continue to Capernaum where Jesus lived and healed the sick while preaching in the synagogue and performed miracles. Visit the House of Peter. Proceed on to the Jordan River where Jesus was baptised by the John the Baptist Yardinit site. The Basilica of Transfiguration – Mass to be held here – back to hotel for dinner and overnight in Tiberius. Leisure time.

Early Breakfast. Check out – We will proceed to the border of Sheikh Hussian. Proceed with the immigration and customs clearance. Cross to Jordan – then we proceed on our tour – this morning we turn north towards the town of Madaba, the Biblical Medeba, 30 kilometers south of Amman. Madaba is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. We view the earliest surviving mosaic map of the holy land.  Mt. Nebo, believed to be the site of the Tomb of Moses, commands a spectacular view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.

Study the panorama as we read the scripture of God showing Moses the “Promised Land” before He brought him home to heaven.  As we travel west toward the Allenby Bridge, we view to the north the Plains of Moab, the area where the tribes of Israel camped before crossing the Jordan and picture Bethany Beyond the Jordan – lunch – after that we drive to Petra for dinner and overnight.

After morning breakfast, excursion to PETRA, visit to the ruins of the magnificent ancient trading City of Petra, popularly known as the “Red Rose City”, capital of the Nabatean people dating back to 300 B.C. We will follow a passage through the Siq, a half-mile log chasm created in a prehistoric earthquake. It is one of the special highlights to walk through the canyon which, lo and behold, dramatically conjures up the Treasury Building (Al Khazneh), a veritable wonder of the world, and sample the unforgettable “Indiana Jones” experience. After lunch, we will return to Amman, and we will drop into one of the Catholic Churches in Amman for Mass before we proceed TO QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT Depart Amman Flight.

ETD 2100hrs AMMAN – DOHA 2340hrs arrival

0130hrs – Flight Doha – Kuala Lumpur
1355hrs – Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport