Tel Aviv – Jaffa: House of Simon the Tanner – The Russian Orthodox Church at Abu Kabir: site of Tabitha’s resurrection – Haifa: Stella Maris.
The Galilee
Day 3
Galilee
Tabgha – Mount of Beatitudes - Capernaum – Mount Tabor: Transfiguration Orthodox Convent – The Church of Cana in the Galilee – Nazareth: Churches of the Annunciation.
The Galilee
Day 4
The Jordan Valley
Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River – Jordan Valley – pass by The Inn of The Good Samaritan. Arrive Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Day 5
Jerusalem
Mt. Olives: The Russian Orthodox Eleana Convent – Church of the Ascension – St. Pelagia Grotto and Church – Panoramic view of the Old City – Gardens of Gethsemane – Russian Mary Magdalene Convent and the Virgin Nativity. Jerusalem Old City: Praetorium – Lithostratos – Via Dolorosa: the 14 stations – The Holy Sepulcher: Calvary – Stone of Anointing – Chapel of St. Helena – Grotto of the Finding of the Cross.
Jerusalem
Day 6
Jerusalem
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate – St. John’s Orthodox Church – Last Supper Chamber – Jewish Quarter: Western Wall. The Russian Compound – Troitzkyi Cathedral.
Jerusalem
Day 7
Jerusalem – Ein Karem - Bethlehem
Jerusalem: Monastery of the Cross – Ein Karem: St. John’s Church (Russian Church) – Gornenskyi Convent. Bethlehem: Christmas Temple.
Jerusalem
Day 8
Jerusalem
Orthodox Convents and Churches around Jerusalem: view of the Convent of St. George – Karantal Convent – Convent of St. Gerasimus.
Jerusalem
Day 9
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the return flight.
Jerusalem
PRICE varies according to group size and time of year.
PRICE will INCLUDE: ▪ Accommodation at any hotel standard requested, including buffet breakfast and dinner daily. ▪ Touring according to the program, conducted by a licensed & experienced Tour Guide. ▪ Arrival and departure transfers including assistance. ▪ Meet & assist services at the airport upon arrival and departure. ▪ Modern air-conditioned motor coach for all touring and transfers. ▪ All entrance fees pertaining to the program. ▪ Porterage service at hotels. ▪ Tour Leader concessions as required.
