This group departure to the Holy Land from Cebu covers 3 countries: Jordan, Israel and Egypt. The airline used for this Holy Land tour package is Emirates. Please pay attention to the tour package inclusions and exclusions. Kindly review the itinerary details too, and feel free to ask us for any concerns by emailing to gett.inc@gmail.com or calling our office line 2386625, or our mobile numbers via Globe 09173166042, and Smart 09189028738.
What are the scheduled group departures for the Holy Land Tour Package at USD2988?
As of today, there is only 1 group departure at USD2888 rate and this will be on October 20 to November 1, 2018. The rate assumes that there will be 25 persons traveling in the group. This is perfect, if you are a couple who wants to enjoy the trip with other guests. That said, if you have your own community or clan and can come up with 25 persons in total, we can arrange other group departures for you exclusively and on the dates you want, subject for re-quote. Do remember that like other places, Jordan, Israel and Egypt also have peak and non-peak seasons and that airline rates will also vary depending on seat occupancy. The earlier you arrange your blockings, the better. For this particular tour to the Holy Land on October 20 to November 1, the accompanying priest is Rev. Fr. Japhet Geonzon.Do you have other dates available?
Please send us an email for our other offers. Do note though that these will have different rates, and the hotels and itineraries may have slight variations.What is the itinerary for this Holy Land tour package?
DAY 1: CEBU DEPARTURE (–/–/–) Check in at the Airport 3 hours before departure time.
DAY 2: AMMAN/ MT. NEBO/ MADABA , JORDAN (–/L/D) Upon arrival in Amman airport meet and greet our sta⒤ then proceed to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Then proceed to Madaba to visit the Monastery of St.George, which host the unique mosaic Map of Egypt, Jordan and Holyland. The map is believed to be the 뢚㸐rst one for this area, as it is built in the 6th century. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 3: AMMAN/ PETRA/ AMMAN (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel proceed to the rose city of Petra with Horseback Ride through the picturesque SIQ, and visit the Treasury. Petra is a Greek word which means Stone. This city was built on 6th century, the home of Nabataeans. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage since 1985 and the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Transfer back to Amman in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: AMMAN- BORDER CROSSING TO ISRAEL- NAZARETH, ISRAEL (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Transfer to Sheik Hussein Bridge or Allenby Border for crossing into Israel. After the inspections, other regulatory procedures and meeting our representative you’ll continue to Nazareth the city of Jesus’ childhood and youth. Visit the Church of Annunciation where we can see the original cave where angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a child by the Holy Spirit. Also visit Joseph’s workshop where Jesus spent most of his childhood days. Drive on to the village of Cana, where Jesus performed the Miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding ceremony. Continue to Nazareth for dinner and overnight
DAY 5: SEA OF GALILEE-NAZARETH, ISRAEL (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel start the tour with Boatride on the Sea of Galilee then drive to Capernaum, the town where Jesus made His home after leaving Nazareth. View the remains of the ancient Synagogue in which He taught, and on to Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes took place. Drive to Mount of Beatitudes, this is the site of the Sermon on the Mount and St. Peter’s Primary Church, See the remains of St. Peter’s House, then to Mt. Tabor to see the Basilica of Trans뢚㸐guration. Visit Yardenit (Jordan River) where St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Many Christian pilgrims stop at this site and perform baptism ceremonies. The site is located at the Southern exit of Sea of Galilee. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: NAZARETH- HAIFA-JAFFA-BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL , ISRAEL (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Travel to Haifa, visit the Basilica of Mt. Carmel, visit Caesarea, which was built by Mt. Herod the Great to catch the sight of the Aqueducts and the Roman Theater. This is where St. Paul was imprisoned. Proceed to Jaffa and visit the city where Yona set sail on. Drive to Ein Karem for St. John the Baptist Church and Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth then to Bethlehem for hotel check in. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: BETHLEHEM- JERUSALEM- BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL (B/L/D) After breakfast, your full day tour will start at Mount of Olives to visit the Ascension Chapel. Then to Church of Pater Noster to witness the “Lord’s Prayer” Proceed to the Church of Dominus Flevit where God wept over Jerusalem. Continue by walking down to the Palm Sunday Road going to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane to see the Rock of Agony, the place where Jesus prayed before the Roman soldiers came for Him. You will be visiting St. Anne’s Church, Bethsaida Pool, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa and go through the Stations of the Cross to the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus was crucified, died and rose from the dead. We’ll visit Mt. Zion, the Upper room, David’s Tomb and the Dormition Abbey. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 8: BETHLEHEM-JERICHO- BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL , ISRAEL (B/L/D) After breakfast and check out, proceed to Bethlehem. Visit the Basilica and Grotto of the Nativity and the Manger Square. And visit Lazarus Tomb and Shepherd’s Field. Then pass to the oldest city in the world, Jericho, for a visit of Mount of Temptation (by cable car) and Sycamore Tree. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: JERUSALEM-DEAD SEA-QUMRAN- TABA BORDER- ST. CATHERINE- MT. SANAI, CAIRO , JORDAN (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel and check out. Proceed to Qumran, the caves of the Essences where Dead Sea Scrolls where found by a wandering shepherd boy. Next, you’ll visit the Dead Sea, this is not only the lowest point on earth, but it’s water in which you can 햜oat and famous also for healing properties. Then transfer to Border in Taba Egypt and after customs and immigration formalities, you will meet our representative to take you at St. Catherine in Mt. Sanai for your overnight stay and dinner.
DAY 10: MT. SINAI- CAIRO, EGYPT (B/L/D) Early Morning Mountain climbs to Mt. Sinai (OPTIONAL), where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses. On return, we will have hotel breakfast and check out. Visit St. Catherine Monastery then proceeds to Cairo. It is the capital of Egypt and largest city in the Arab world. You will see Moses Springs and Suez Canal. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cairo.
DAY 11: CAIRO, EGYPT , EGYPT (B/L/D) After breakfast inside the hotel visit Egyptian Museum, where you can see the finest displays of Artifacts, Relics, Statues and Jewelers from all of the Pharaohs Reigns, Also the only riches with remarkable museum in the world. Also see one of the Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. You will also visit Church of Virgin Mary, Visit to St. George Coptic Church, pass by to St. Sergius Church and Citadel then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping. In the evening will have Dinner Cruise at Nile River with Belly Dancing Show before returning to hotel.
DAY 12: CAIRO- DEPARTURE (B/L/–) After breakfast inside the hotel enjoy your free time for last minute shopping at Papyrus Factory, Cotton Shop and Perfume Factory as part of their Tourism Market. After lunch transfer to Cairo Airport for your 햜ight back to Cebu.
Can you summarize the trip’s highlights?
In sum, these are the significant highlights of the trip: Mt, Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Al Maghtas, Rose City,Nazareth, Church of Agony, Mt. of Beatitudes, St. Peter’s Primacy, Capernaum, Grotto of the Annunciation, Mt. of Olive, Ascension Chapel, Pater Noster, Palm Sunday Road, Dominus Flevit, Dormition Abbey, St. Anne’s Church, Pool of Bethesda, Wailig wall, Tiberias Tour, Nazareth, Galilee Area, Mt. Tabor, Mt. Sinai, Cairo, The Coptic part of EgyptAt which hotels will we be staying at during the Holy Land Tour?
You will be transferring to several hotels during the entire duration of the trip. The properties selected are classified as 4-star hotels in the region. These are local 4-star hotels, as distinguished against 4-star international hotel chains.- In Amman, you will be staying at Geneva Hotel, or similar
- In Nazareth, you will be staying at Ramada Hotel, or similar
- In Bethlehem, you will be staying at St. Gabriel Hotel or similar
- In Sinai, you will be staying at Morgenland Hotel or similar
- In Cairo, you will be staying at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel or similar
What does the USD2988 per person charge include?
- Roundtrip airfare via Emirates Airline
- Roundtrip transfers, airport-hotel-airport
- 10-nights accommodation at a 4* local hotel
- Meals as per itinerary: 10 breakfast, 11 lunch, 10 dinner
- All tours and admission fees as per necessary
- All transfers – private arrangement
- Porterage at the hotel
- English-speaking guide
- Assistance on arrival and departure
- Gift set from the Holy Land
What are the tour exclusions?
- Airline taxes and fees at USD110 per person, subject to change
- Philippine travel tax at Php1620 per person, subject to change
- Terminal fee at Php850 per person at the new Mactan Cebu International Airport, Terminal 2
- Tip to guide and driver at USD10 per person per day
- Visa in Jordan: Free
- Visa in Israel: Free
- Visa in Egypt: USD25 pr person
- Border crossing taxes: Jordan: USD50 per person, Israel: USD30 per person, Egypt: USD25 per person
- Incidentals at hotels
- All other items not mentioned in itinerary
How do we reserve slots? What are the booking conditions we must know about?
- USD200 per person booking deposit will be required to secure your slots for the group departures to Holy Land from Cebu based on dates indicated above. The booking deposit is non-refundable, but it will form part of your total amount due.
- We will be advising you the deadline to pay the balance
- Surcharge shall be applied if less than the minimum number of passengers materialize
- Passengers must shoulder any charges/damages for any cancellation
- Passengers are responsible to check the validity of his or her travel documents
- Rate is valid for PH passport holders only, and an applicable surcharge will apply to non-PH passport holders
- Charges shall apply on any booking cancellation