HOLY LAND, MT. SINAI & CAIRO
OBERAMMERGAU

Galilee • Nazareth • Bethlehem • Jerusalem • Mt. Sinai

15 DAYS

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HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TOUR
• Fully Escorted in Europe by an experienced Tour Manager
• Roundtrip airfare from New York's JFK airport
• Mix of 4 and 3 Star hotels
• Full buffet breakfast and dinner daily
• Travel kit
• Deluxe Air-conditioned Motorcoaches
• Tickets for the Passion Play and accommodations in the village
• Special Passion Play Book to follow along each act.
• Walk in the steps of our Lord, Jesus.
• Visit St. Catherine
• See the Grand Pyramid of Cairo

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You may customize this itinerary and any other aspect of this tour.

DAY 1 – NEW YORK • TEL AVIV
Depart from the USA on our flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. Meals and overnight on board. After dinner relax and enjoy the on-board entertainment.

DAY 2 • TEL AVIV • NAZARETH
Arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport and meet our guide who will welcome us to the Land of the Bible and escort us throughout our stay in Israel. Israeli guides are legendary for their knowledge and dedication. Ours will instruct us on the many sites we will visit and their relationship to the religion, history, archaeology, culture, and modern life in Israel. Time permitting, visit Old Jaffa, the traditional home of Simon the Tanner and the port from which Jonah sailed. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Nazareth.

DAY 3 • GALILEE • NAZARETH • TABGHA/BOAT RIDE
Our day begins with a visit to the Basilica of the and view the Blessed Cave, where Angle Gabriel appeared to Mary. View Mary and Joseph’s House and carpentry shop where Jesus spent 30 years of his life. Visit Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle. Continue to the Mt. Of Beatitudes. Here Jesus proclaimed his Sermon on the Mount. Proceed to Capernaum, the town of Jesus, which is the center of his ministry where he performed many miracles. Visit the House of St. Peter and the ruins of the ancient Synagogue where Jesus preached. Stop at Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. The site of the multiplication miracle. Boat ride on theSea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at the Galilee

DAY 4 • GALILEE • JERUSALEM
Visit Mt. Tabor with a spectacular view of the upper Galilee, where Jesus transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John, and upon which stands the Church of Transfiguration. Visit Beit She’an where Jesus passed on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. Stop at the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized. Arrive at Jerusalem late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 5 • JERUSALEM
Full day tour of Jerusalem and the Mt. of Olives, Mt. Scopus; walk down the Road of Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus endured his agony. Continue to the Kidron Valley and Mt. Zion. Visit the Chapel of the Ascension, from which Jesus returned to his father. Visit the old city of Jerusalem. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Delarosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Visit to the Christian & Armenian Quarters, the Cardo and the Wailing Wall. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.



DAY 6 • JERUSALEM • ELIAT • TABA
This morning proceed to Eliat, the wonderful resort at the Red Sea. Enjoy the afternoon for exploring the wonderful resort of Eliat. Transfer to Taba border (Egypt). Dinner and overnight in Taba

DAY 7 • TABA • SINAI
After breakfast, continue through the Sinai Peninsula for an overnight stay near St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Dinner and overnight in Sinai.

DAY 8 • SINAI • CAIRO
Very early in the morning (2:00 a.m.), we will have the chance to climb Mount Sinai and watch the spectacular sunrise and view of southern Sinai. Mount Sinai is believed to be the location where the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments. View the Byzantine Chapel; and Modem Mosque at the summit before descending down to the famous St. Catherine's Monastery, build in the sixth century to protect what was believe to be the Burning Bush in which God first revealed Himself to Moses. The Monastery is most renowned for the unique collection of precious objects, and the library with its collection of old manuscripts. Continue to Cairo for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9 • CAIRO
Full day tour of Cairo. (Includes: ancient capital of Memphis, the Step Pyramids that can be seen at Sakkara. We continue to Giza home of the three Great Pyramids, and The Sphinx. Dinner and Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 10 • CAIRO
Full day tour in Cairo & continue to see more wonders of Egypt: Egyptian Museum, home of the treasures of King Tutankhamen. Explore the famous Citadel of Saladin, Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo. See Old Cairo; visit the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum and Abu Serga Church. Visit the Church of St. Mary where many people witnessed the Miraculous Apparitions of Blessed Mary. Visit the famous Khan E! Khalili Bazaar and happy Shopping. Dinner and Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 11 • CAIRO • MUNICH • OBERAMMERGAU
Depart on our flight to Munich where we are met and transfered to Oberammergau, site of the Passion Play for dinner and overnight.

DAY 12 • OBERAMMERGAU
Full day in Oberammergau for the Passion Play. A village in the Bavarian Alps, famous for its woodcarving industry. In the year 1633, the town was stricken by the plague. In desperation the people of the village took an oath that they would stage a performance of the Passion of Jesus every 10 years if the plague would vanish and save their town. The town was saved and the first performance took place in 1634. From 1690 on, the play has been performed regularly every 10 years. The play takes almost eight hours to perform and the 124 speaking parts are performed by inhabitants of the village. The audience is seated in a roofed auditorium while the stage is open-air. Lunch and dinner are included.

DAY 13 • OBERAMMERGAU • MUNICH
This morning we depart Oberammergau for Munich. En route we visit the quaint Alp and Olympic Games Resort of Garmish Parten Kirchen and on to visit King Ludwig II’s magnificent creation, Linderhof Castle with its cascades and gardens. Upon arrival in Munich we enjoy a guided panoramic city tour by bus focusing on the main sights of this cultural center: Marienplatz, the Palace, the City Hall with its famous Glockenspiel Clock, and the Olympic Village. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

DAY 14 • MUNICH • NEW YORK
Transfer to the airport in Munich where our guide will assist us with check in procedures. Board our hometown flight and arrive home the same day.

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