Best of Israel & Rome Awesome October 2015 Tour

Experience a deeply spiritual journey of personal discovery and reaffirmation while tracing the life of Jesus the Good Shepherd who laid down His Life for you as well as Mary, His Mother , within the Biblical landscape in which They lived, rejoiced , sorrowed & died. – Our promise?   You will never be the same!

Think on this – Jesus cast aside His Heavenly Glory He became flesh like you and me and was born in a lowly stable to ensure your Salvation and mine is anything too much to give to Him ?

We invite you to our Special spirit filled trip proudly presented by Hadur travel & tours supported and lead by Father Jeff Adedayo of Good Shepard Catholic Church

Jesus came to the world for you and for everyone of us! Millions of pilgrims visit Israel & Rome every year we invite you to be one of the privileged visitors – no longer a dreamer.

Turn your dreams into reality as you join our awesome faith lifting tour to Israel & Rome to enrich your spiritual life.

TOUR DATES ; 20TH OCT –  2ND NOV

PLACES YOU WILL VISIT  :

DAY 1: Arrival JOPPA , Nazareth –
After arrival to Ben Gurion airport Tel Aviv meet and assist by our partner representative in Israel with our guide with flowers & refreshment ‘’ Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord’’ (Psalm 118:26) Airport We drive inwards to Tel Aviv city adjacent JOPPA (Act 9: 36, 10:5, 11:5, 11:13) visiting the local basilica built on the location of Simon the Tanner’s house where the impure Animals vision took place. (Tel-Aviv-Jaffa  tour will be possible if the flight schedule will permit it).  After lunch, we drive on to Mt. Tabor the mount of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8), Wonderful panoramic view and climb up the mountain. We will continue to Nazareth to visit the basilica of the Annunciation and the nearby church of St. Joseph with the traditional Home of the Holy family Nazareth we visit the cave inside the basilica where the annunciation took place (Luke 1:26).Then we visit the Basilica of St. Joseph which was built over the house of the Holy Family and end visit in the Grotto of the Annunciation.  Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight

DAY 2:

Start the day with a boat trip across the Sea Galilee before we continue to St. Peter’s fish lunch. We will drive around the western shores to visit the pilgrim shrines of the NW shores. Visit to the Mt.of Beatitudes, the scene of the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Tabgha to visit the church of multiplication of the Loaves and fishes and the nearby Chapel of the primacy. This is followed by a visit to the ruins of the ancient town of Capernaum which in Jesus days was a flourishing border town also known as his own city ‘’(Mathew 4:13). We will see the ancient synagogue and the ‘’House of Peter’’

DAY 3:

Drive to Yardenit Baptismal site located at the banks of Jordan river, drive to Jericho the most ancient city n the world, stop in the shade of sycamore tree of the kind which Zacchaeus climbed in order to see Jesus(Luke. 19:1-10) Visit the Qarantal Monastery easily be reached by cable car from the ancient town of Jericho. The cable ride is 1330 meters long and the view of the Jordan Valley below is magnificent with the Nebo mountain of Jordan in the background. (Matt4:8-11)We will drive along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on the face of the earth, Enjoy the opportunity for a dip in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea.

DAY 4 : Bethlehem* Visit The Basilica of the Nativity,

one of the earliest and most important of all Christian ecclesiastical buildings, enshrines the cave believed to be the place where Jesus was born (Luke 2:7).The Milk Grotto located in the crypt of a small Franciscan chapel, celebrates the tradition that the cave was used as a place of refuge by the Holy Family before their flight into Egypt.

DAY 5: Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Wailing Wall                                                                                                              Jerusalem. We drive to Mt. Zion to visit the upper Room and the church of St.Peter in Gallicantu, which is built over the ruins of the palace of the Caiaphas, the high priest before whom Jesus was brought for trial (Mark 14: 53-65). Jerusalem we shall enter within the walls of the old of Jerusalem and walk in footsteps of our lord as he bore the burden of our sins to the cross at Golgotha. We visit the pools of Bethsaida where Jesus healed the man who had been crippled for 38 years (John 5:1-9) and walk on the following 14 Stations of the Cross from Pilates judgement Hall to the empty tomb in the church of the Holy Sepulcher. We shall visit the western wall (Wailing Wall).

End the day with colorful JP ceremony        

Day 6:

Free day no Guide no Bus

DAY 7:

After breakfast depart the hotel and drive to Ben Gurion Airport for our flight back home.

Rome:

Discover the best of Rome in a combination of tours of the city’s main highlights and treasures.

Experience what Rome has to offer and embark on a journey that will show you the best museums, monuments, squares, and fountains of the city. Led by a local guide, you will learn more about the history of Rome and interesting facts of the places you will visit. Stroll around Rome’s historical, spectacular, and notable masterpieces such as Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Basilica of St. John in Lateran, the Holy Staircase, Catacombs, and St. Mary Major Basilica.

Take a tour of the remains of Ancient Rome and learn more about its history.

Wander around the major sites of Ancient Rome and travel back through time as you walk on the ground filled with stories of the past. Admire the beauty and charm of the city as it never fails to take your breath away. With expert guides to tell you tales and facts, you will surely have an interesting trip. Visit the magnificent Colosseum and savor its grandeur. Admire the ornate Roman Forum and capture its artistry. Lastly, climb up the Palatine Hill and see the remains of what is left of Ancient Rome.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Join one of the most spiritual traditions in the world.
• Pray and reflect together with the Pope in his weekly Papal audience.
• Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city..
• Marvel on Rome’s impressive works of art such as the St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.
• Visit remarkable basilicas and catacombs of Ancient Rome.
• Explore the best museums, monuments, squares, and fountains of the city assisted by a local guide.
• Journey back to history and discover interesting facts along the way.
• Visit Rome’s famous tourist attractions such as the Colosseum

Our tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museum, where the most extensive collection of art in the world is housed in 2000 rooms. Explore the Vatican, St Peter and the Sistine Chapel with this skip the line elite walking tour, there is not wait in line, the guide will walk you through it.

The Vatican

The center of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican is home to the magnificent St Peter’s Square. It is also home to one of the world’s largest churches, St Peter the Basilica, and one of the world’s most important museums, the Vatican Museum. The Vatican houses the Sistine Chapel, which features what is probably the most beautiful ceiling ever created, decorated by the genius Michelangelo.
Marvel at the sight of the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous and visited sites in the world and the most emblematic example of papal patronage during the Renaissance period. Thanks to the genius of Michelangelo, you will have an unforgettable experience. This great artist created the masterpiece painting on the ceiling, The Creation of Adam, as well as the incomparable Last Judgment, on the altar wall.

The expert guide will show you more artistic jewels such as the Pio-Clementino halls with the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra, Tapestries and Maps Galleries. We will then leave the Vatican Museum and proceed to Saint Peter’s Basilica to admire, among others, the world famous sculpture La Pietà by Michelangelo and the extremely impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini. This part of the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square with the famous double Colonnade by Bernini.

– Entrance into churches requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
– Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world, making certain sites extremely busy whatever the season. Careful planning limits our exposure to crowds, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours. Discover the wonderful sights of Ancient Rome in an extraordinary way. Create new memories and learn new facts as you stroll around the city.

Contact us today to Join this awesome tour at a reduced price or arrange your own special tour

Visit 2 great countries in one tour be inspired network meditate & pray

Shalom see you in Jerusalem!