ANGEL TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD COME SEE THE PROMISED LAND WITH US

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1 2NIGHTS CAIRO 1NIGHT SINAI 3 NIGHTS BETHLEHEM 2NIGHTS NAZARETH 1 NIGHT JORDAN 1NIGHT DUBAI ANGEL TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD COME SEE THE PROMISED LAND WITH US Day 01: Depart Mumbai and Enter Cairo 21 st MAY 2014 Upon your arrival at Cairo, you will be met by our representative and transferred: Check in the hotel, after freshen up proceed for lunch. Then board the bus for a guided tour of Cairo. First we visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx. Continue for Coptic Cairo Visit the famous Hanging Church with its breathtaking icons and the synagogue of Ben Ezra which marks the spot where Moses was believed to have been found by the Pharaohs daughter. Then visit the cave under what is now the Greek cemetery where the Holy Family hid from the soldiers of King Herod. At the church of Maadi on the Nile a Bishop from the Coptic Church will show you the tunnel where it is thought the Holy family escaped across the Nile. He will also talk to you about the creation of the Holy Family Trail by the Coptic Church. The bus trip will continue to the church at Mostorod which is built over a cave where the Holy Family sought shelter. Then it's on to the famed tree of Mary in EL Zayton where the Holy Koran says that the Holy Family was concealed from pursuing soldiers by spider webs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Cairo. Day 2: Cairo 22 ND MAY 2014 After breakfast visit Cairo Museum, Perfume factory. Break for lunch. After City tour proceed to hotel for refreshment then later assemble in the hotel lobby at around 7:00 pm to enjoy, Nile cruise with Dinner, Galabayen night and belly dancing, Nubian music and dancers.(2hrs).overnight at hotel in Cairo Day 3: Departure from Cairo and entry in Sinai 23 RD MAY 2014 After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sinai with Lunch in restaurant. (6hrs drive w/c break). Enter St. Catherine (Sinai) and visit St. Catherine s Monastery & Burning Bush. Check in at the beach side hotel time for leisure at beach. Dinner and Overnight at Sinai Day 4: Departure from Sinai and entry in Israel 24 TH MAY 2014

2 After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Israel via breathtaking beautiful beaches of the Red Sea, enjoying the beauty of Surroundings Mountains and travel through the World famous Suez Canal Tunnel proceed for lunch. After clearing formalities at TABA border and Israel border drive to Bethlehem on the way you will get a chance to view statue of Lot s wife. Jericho and the Dead Sea Visit Bethany Lazarus Tomb Jericho, regarded by some as the oldest city in the world, and the place where we can see Mount Qarantal where Satan tempted Christ for 40 days. Qasr Al-Yahud, the original Baptismal place where on the Jordan River, John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Those who wish to can perform traditional baptism in this special place, a river in the midst of the desert. We will then proceed to a Dead Sea beach, where we can float on the saltiest water in the world in the lowest place in the world, enjoying the mineral rich therapeutic water. After lunch we will visit: Qumran, the caves in which the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and where some 2,000 years ago lived the mysterious Dead Sea community. Some believe St. John was one of its members. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem. Day 5: Jerusalem Mt. Of Olives. The Old City, Via Dolorosa 25 TH MAY 2014 After breakfast we will go to the foothills of Mount of Olives, and start the Way of Grief, following its 14 stops. Mount of Olives, an ancient place of burial for Jews, Christians and Muslims, and a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On top of the mount we will visit Pater Noster. Then on to the Chapel of the Ascension and the chapel of Dominus Flevit, the traditional spot where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. The chapels are built in the shape of a tear as a poignant reminder to this event, and then visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the basilica of Agony.Visit the tomb of Virgin Mary. We begin at the Church of All Nations and Garden of Gethsemane, where the Christ was arrested on the night before the Crucifixion, stop at the Tomb of Mother Marry, and being the centuries old pilgrimage, called: Via Dolorosa or the Way of Grief, trodden by the Christ and by uncountable Christian pilgrims over time, stopping at Bethesda, where Jesus cured a blind man.

3 Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified marking significant events along the route. You will see the Pilate's Judgments Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation where, according to tradition, the Roman soldiers scourged Jesus and placed a crown of thorns on His head the Ecce Homo Arch. The last five stops are in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where we commemorate the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy Sepulcher is one of the holiest sites for Christianity worldwide, as it is widely accepted as the place where Jesus was buried. Then through the Old City's oriental "Suq" (Bazaar), we will stroll through the Jewish Quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place in the Jewish faith, and the only remnant known of the Holy Temple of the times of Jesus Christ and view the Temple Mount Driving through the Modern City, passing by the Knesset, Israel s parliament, we will take a walk in Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem biggest, liveliest and most colorful market. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem. Day 6: Jerusalem Ein Kerem, Mt. Zion. Bethlehem 26 TH MAY 2014 After a relaxing night and a breakfast, we take it into the City of Holy: Mount Zion, where we visit the Cenacle - the Room of the Last Supper and the tomb of King David. We also visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, which symbolizes Peter's Denial of Jesus as He had prophesied would happen on the Last Supper and the church of Dormition. Ein Karem a beautiful picturesque village, and once the town of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist. We will visit the Church of Visitation, traditionally accepted as the place where Mary, Mother of Christ, came to stay with Elisabeth, mother of John. Bethlehem, the city where David King of Israel was born, and 28 generations after, according to Mathew, Christ was born. Today this is where the Church of Nativity stands. We discover the ancient city, seeing the Manager Square; Milk Grotto, Shepherds Field, Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St. Jerome and Rachel's tomb. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem Day 7: Mt Tabor,Haifa, Caesarea, Jaffa, Bethlehem 27 TH MAY 2014 After breakfast we start our Tour by visiting: Mt Tabor Transfiguration church Haifa, Israel s largest port city, a great business center that has the beautiful Baha i Gardens at the Baha i World Center. We will begin at the summit of Mount Carmel where you ll take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Western Galilee. On to the golden domed Bahai Shrine to visit the exotic Persian Gardens and Elijah's Cave.

4 The Muhraka on Mount Carmel, the place of the victory of Prophet Elijah over the false idols of Ba al. Along the coastal road to the city of Caesarea. Enjoy the unforgettable opportunity to visit the Aqueduct and the National Park. Visit the most impressive archaeological site which was built by King Herod the Great and he transformed the city beginning in 22 BCE with the construction of its sophisticated port, warehouses, markets, great streets, bathhouses, temples and magnificent public buildings naming it Caesarea. Jaffa an ancient port city with its beautiful Clock Tower and harbor. Jaffa is famous for the activity of St. Peter described in Acts of the Apostles: here he raised Tabitha from the dead and where he had a foreseeing dream of dining at Cornelius s house. We will visit the beautiful St. Peter Church, the house of Simon the Tanner, the artists quarter and a view of the harbor Dinner and overnight in Nazareth. Day 8: The Ministry of Jesus in the Galilee 28 TH MAY 2014 After a rich breakfast in the hotel: We will follow the footsteps of Christ at the Sea of Galilee where He preached and ministered as He left Nazareth, stopping first at: Visit Capernaum and Tabgha the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Then to The Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus gave the Sermon of Beatitudes, or Sermon on the Mount and Mensa Domini Christi, The Church of Primacy of Peter, the place where Jesus bestowed St. Peter with his authority. It is believed to be the place where Jesus dined with his disciple's the flat rock known as the Table of Christ (Mensa Christi). Stopping at the Sea of Galilee we will take a ride in a replica of an ancient Galilean fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on the water. Then we stop for lunch: a traditional St. Peter s fish on the lake. We then go to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus and home of Mary and Joseph where we shall visit the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the grotto where Archangel Gabriel appeared to announce that she would bear a son, Jesus. We also stop by Joseph's Workshop. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Nazareth. Day 9: Arrival in Jordan, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Sheikh Hussein 29 TH MAY 2014 After Breakfast checkout from hotel. Proceed for Sightseeing.

5 Sheikh Hussein Bridge border crossing. We cross to the Holy Land! Break for Lunch. Mount Nebo, the memorial of Moses, and the presumed site from which the Prophet saw the Promised Land and where he died. Madaba, the City of Mosaics which has been intermittently inhabited for nearly 3,500 years. The chief attraction in this city is a wonderfully vivid, six-century Byzantine mosaic map showing the Holy City of Jerusalem and other holy sites; there are also literally hundreds of other mosaics scattered throughout Madaba's churches and homes. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Amman. Day 10: Depart Amman and Arrive Dubai 30 TH MAY 2014 After breakfast checkout from hotel Proceed to Amman Airport to board a flight to Dubai. Arrive Dubai and proceed for immigration process. Meet our representative And then proceed to Desert Safari, Enjoy Belly dancing and BBQ Dinner. Check-in Hotel and Over night. Day 12:Arrive in Mumbai 31 ST MAY 2014 After Breakfast Check out from hotel. Dubai city tour: Dubai Museum Entrance Photo stop at Atlantis and Burj-Al-Arab Photo stop at BURJ KHALIFA Experience Aquarium at Dubai Mall Sheikh Zayed Road Lunch at Indian Restaurant Proceed for shopping at Emirates & City Mall Lunch in Restaurant. Gold souk & Shopping Proceed to airport

6 PACKAGE INCLUDES Return Air Tickets Twin sharing Accommodation All buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Bottle of water everyday Visas/border taxes and entrance fees/air fare/tips All site seeing with A.C Coach Travel Insurance up to 69 yrs of age (conditions apply) PICK UP AND DROP FROM ANGEL PREMISES GOVERNMENT SERVICE TAX INCLUDED OF 3.09% PACKAGE EXCLUDES: Any kind of increase in airfare and taxes other than included in package. Drinks and food stuffs other than not included in package. All other things not included in the package. Flight Details 21st MAY 2014 G9 407 BOM / SHJ ST MAY G9 609 SHJ/ HBE TH MAY 2014 G9 332 AMM / SHJ ST MAY 2014 G9 406 SHJ / BOM PLEASE NOTE THE SEQUENCE OF THE PROGRAMME MAY BE CHANGED DEPENDING ON THE FLIGHT DETAILS AND AS PER THE GUIDE BUT WE WILL COMPLETE THE WHOLE PROGRAMME