13Days 12Nights JORDAN, ISRAEL AND CAIRO With Pilgrimage Chaplain Monsignor MANUEL Manny G. GABRIEL DATE ITINERARY MEALS 18Nov18 Sunday 19Nov18 Monday 20Nov18 Tuesday 21Nov18 Wednesday 22Nov18 Thursday DAY 01 AIRPORT CHECK IN / DEPARTURE MANILA 2335H Depart from Manila to Amman via EY 421. Enjoy your flight amenities while on board. DAY 02 ARRIVAL AMMAN 1205H Arrival in Amman via EY 513. Meet and assist at Queen Alia Airport. Meet your Jordanian guide and board to your air-conditioned bus then have your first tour visiting Madaba, the City of Mosaic and then continue to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Then, continue to your hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 03 AMMAN PETRA AMMAN After breakfast, proceed to your full day tour to Petra, a rose-red city half as old as time", the place in the desert that is prepared by God for the Jewish people. Also experience horseback ride (Optional; Tip on Pax account) through the picturesque SIQ, and visit the Treasury, a rose colored monumental building artfully carved out of sheer rock. Transfer to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 04 AMMAN BORDER CROSSING JERICHO QUMRAN DEAD SEA TIBERIAS Check-out from your hotel after breakfast. Drive to the border to cross Israel. Upon arrival Israel, drive to Jericho for a view of the Mt. of Temptation and the Sycamore Tree. Continue to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Lastly, spend some time at the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea. Later in the afternoon, we will proceed to Tiberias for hotel check-in, Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 05 CANA NAZARETH MT. TABOR YARDENIT - SEA OF GALILEE Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Cana for a visit of the Church of the First Miracle known also as the Marriage Church, here couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage vows. Then onto Nazareth, the place where Jesus spent His childhood; the Church of the Annunciation which was believed to be where the angel Gabriel Announced to the Blessed Mother of Christ which she humbly accepted, "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word" and Mary's well. Drive to Mt. Tabor and ascend by taxi to the Church of Transfiguration. Descend after and proceed to Yardenit for renewal of baptism. Late afternoon, continue for a boat ride at the Sea of Galilee where Jesus' performed some of His Miracles like when he walked on the water (Mark 6:48). On the cruise, have an opportunity to reflect on the messages of our Lord as we savor the beauty of nature while L/D Page 1 of 6
23Nov18 Friday 24Nov18 Saturday 25Nov18 Sunday sailing at the Sea of Galilee. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 06 MT. OF BEATITUDES TABGHA CAPERNAUM JERUSALEM Check-out from hotel after breakfast and proceed to Mt. of Beatitudes, the traditional site where Jesus uttered the immortal words "Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God". (Matthew 5:3-12). Visit the Church and its grounds for private reading of the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to nearby Tabgha, the site where Jesus performed the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes; visit the Church of the Loft and Fish Miracle. On the stone which serves as the altar, there is mosaic of basket of loaves flanked by two fish to commemorate this miraculous event. Two hundred yards away is the Church of Primacy, built in1934 in basalt over a massive rock called "Mensa Christi". Here where the Risen Lord appeared to his disciples, prepared breakfast for them and gave St. Peter the pastoral commission, Feed my Sheep (John 21:15-19). Next visit will be to Capernaum, the home of St. Peter. Proceed to the Greek Orthodox Church and the nearby archaeological excavations of the Synagogue and community. Scenic drive to Jerusalem for hotel check-in, dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 07 BETHLEHEM EIN KAREM After breakfast, we visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and visit the Church of the Nativity, where we find the Grotto of Nativity, Altar of Christ's Birth and Manger's Square. In the afternoon, tour of Ein Karem the birthplace of St. John the Baptist (now the Church of St. John the Baptist) and the Church of Visitation where Mary came after the angel Gabriel informed her cousin Elizabeth was six months pregnant despite her advance years. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 08 JERUSALEM OLD CITY MT. OF OLIVES MT. ZION After breakfast. Early morning proceed for a morning tour of Jerusalem s Old City, starting from the St. Stephen's Gate (the Lion's Gate), stopping at St. Anne's Church regarded as the birthplace of the Virgin Mary and the home of St. Anne and Joachin, the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus told the lame man to take up his bed and walk. Reflect while following the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre the burial place and resurrection of Jesus. It was built over the site of the place called Golgotha, which means "a place of skull". In the afternoon, we will appreciate the Holy City of Jerusalem with a visit to the Mount Of Olives, for a panoramic view of the city, Ascension Chapel traditional place where Jesus ascended into heaven; then Paster Noster Church traditionally the site where Jesus taught the disciples how to pray "Our Father"; then Dominus Flevit Church in memory of Jesus weeping over the fate of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Ascension and walk the Palm Sunday route down the hill to the Garden of Gethsemane for an intercessory prayer; it was here where Jesus spent His last night before He was arrested; Basilica of Agony, stopping along the way at the Maria Magdalena Church. Visit the Church of All Nations at the Garden of Gethsemane. Drive to Nearby Mount Zion and visit the Last Supper's Room and the Tomb of King David. Visit the Dormition Abbey traditionally the site where the Virgin Mary slept last; and St. Peter's Church in Gallicantu Page 2 of 6
26Nov18 Monday 27Nov18 Tuesday 28Nov18 Wednesday 29Nov18 Thursday 30Nov18 Friday traditional site where St. Peter denied Jesus for 3 times. Return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 09 BETHLEHEM BORDER CROSSING ST CATHERINE Check-out from hotel after breakfast. Drive to Taba Border to cross to Egypt. Arrive at the Border. Meet your guide and driver after passport formalities. Transfer to your hotel in Sinai for check-in, Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 10 ST. CATHERINE CAIRO In the early morning, climb at the Moses Mountain and catch the sunrise (optional). Here is where God spoke to Moses. Then, back to the hotel for breakfast. Visit Saint Catherine Monastery. Check-out at the hotel then transfer to Cairo hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 11 FULL DAY CAIRO After breakfast at the hotel, start your full day sightseeing. Photoshop at The Great Pyramids, which was constructed over 4,500 years ago and show us the power and wealth of the pharaoh in the Old Kingdom and Sphinx of Giza, which was believed to be a form of a Sun God and was worshipped in ancient days, Old Cairo including Church of Abu Serga, this is where the Holy Family hide, St. Sergius Church. Proceed for your Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancing Show before returning to your hotel for overnight. DAY 12 CAIRO MANILA After breakfast, half day tour visits at the Egyptian Museum, where you will find artifacts, relics, statues and Jewelry from all of the Pharaohs that reign are also included. Then transfer to airport to catch flight back to Manila. 1750H Departure from Cairo to Manila via EY 656. DAY 13 ARRIVAL IN MANILA 1530H Arrival in Manila via EY 424 -End of Services- B PRICING No. of day/nights Guaranteed Minimum no. of passengers Land Arrangement ONLY (USD) Airfare Including ALL TAXES COST per person based on Twin/Double Occupancy (USD) 13days/12 nights 30pax 2,100.00 1,083.00 3,183.00 Single Supplement rate: USD 650.00 per person ** Rates are per person in double room in specified currency. Rates are guaranteed, however the tour operator reserves the right to update the rates periodically in case of major currency fluctuations, change of government tax policy or imposed new fees. Page 3 of 6
ACCOMMODATION No. of Nights Destinations Hotel 2 Nights Cairo Grand Hyatt Nile Tower or similar (5*) 1 Night St. Catherine Morgenland Hotel or similar (4*) 3 Nights Bethlehem Manger Square or similar (4*) 2 Nights Tiberias Restal Hotel or similar (4*) 2 Nights Amman Amman International Hotel or similar (4*) AIRLINE TICKET VIA ETIHAD ARRIVAL: 18 Nov 2018 EY 421 18NOV Manila Abu Dhabi 2335 0450 19NOV EY 513 19NOV Abu Dhabi - Amman 1045 1205 DEPARTURE: 30 Nov 2018 EY 656 29NOV Cairo Abu Dhabi 1750 2315 EY 424 30NOV Abu Dhabi - Manila 0300 1530 If airfare is included on the package, deposit is not a guarantee to issue ticket. INTAS DESTINATIONS will notify you regarding deadline of ticketing. Non-payment of air ticket will result to seat cancellation. Any booking reinstated may result in additional fare based on availability at the time of rebooking. Any deviation and or changes from the blocked space may result in additional fare. It takes the airlines approximately 4 to 6 months to process refunds after tickets has been submitted. Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing together with original supporting documents to INTAS Destinations Management Inc. Effective date of cancellation notice defined as: Date written notice is received and acknowledge by INTAS. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road- and weather conditions. *Prices are subject to change in case of other tax increases. *MINIMUM 30 FULL PAYING PASSENGERS TO RUN THE PROGRAM. INCLUSIONS Meet and assist at airport / borders on arrival and departure (ONLY If travelling with the Group) 10 nights hotel accommodation based on your selected hotel Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel including farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Israel Page 4 of 6
10 Lunches (combination of Set Menu and Buffet) on local restaurant including St. Peter s Fish in Galilee Area. Jordan and Egypt Visa Border Fees Pick up/drop off transfer service at airport and border (ONLY If travelling with the Group) Transportation during tours Sightseeing as per itinerary including entrance fees Modern A/C bus with WIFI in Jordan Israel bus Services of an English-Speaking guide Whisper technology in Israel 1 Bottled water will be distributed inside the bus per day Hats, maps, pilgrim certificates, Jerusalem souvenirs Pre departure Orientation date, Time and Place to be advised. Accompanied by Intas Tour coordinator from the Philippines. EXCLUSIONS Insurance of any kind Tips Guide : USD 5.00 pp / per day Driver : USD 3.00 pp / per day Hotel porter and restaurants : USD 2.00 pp / per day Total Tips Amount : USD 10.00 pp/ per day or USD 110.00 pp for the entire trip Any extra meal as well as extra drinks during meals Porterage in Amman Airports, Cairo Airports also border crossing Cable Car in Jericho Israel Visa for restricted national Other items / services not mentioned in the inclusions NOTE ON VISA EGYPT from minimum 20 passengers, we can arrange for the group visa for free. We need the colored clear scanned copy of the passport of all the passengers one month prior to group arrival. Note that the scanned colored copy of passport is readable to ensure acceptance by the consulate. All passengers must arrive and depart together. We need the airline booking reference of all the passengers so we can apply OK TO BOARD with the corresponding airline. JORDAN for groups staying in Jordan minimum 2 nights, visa fee is waived. For the group visa to be processed, we need the visa list with the necessary passport details to be submitted one month prior to group arrival. All passengers must arrive and depart together. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Submit TWO (02) colored clear scanned copy of your passport when you send the deposit. Passport must be valid at least six (6 months) from end of journey. We will process a group visa for Jordan and Egypt. For group visa, all passengers must arrive and depart together. Please note that it will take at least 3 months to process Jordanian visa and 15 working days or more for Egyptian visa if you apply on your own. Page 5 of 6
TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of USD500.00 required upon reservation, payable only in USD CASH. First come, first serve basis. LIMITED SEATS ONLY. DEPOSIT DEADLINE: on or before Jun 01, 2018, Friday. 2. Any deviation from group package must be made at least 40 days prior to departure or 08 October/Monday. 3. Any last minute request and changes are subject to confirmation and applicable fees. 4. Full payment is required at least 45 days prior to departure or on or before 03 October/Wednesday. Form of payment accepted: PESOS - CASH or CHECK and USD CASH. Please contact INTAS for applicable currency conversion rate if paying in PESOS. 5. Once tickets have been issued any changes may result Rebooking, Re-issuance fees, and additional fare if Applicable. Air fare rate increase. Kindly note that airline may charge penalties up to 100% of ticket value. 6. Cancellation charges will apply if passenger voluntarily cancels trip prior to departure: a. 45 days or more prior to departure: NON REFUNDABLE USD500.00 deposit forfeited. b. 35-44 days prior to departure: 30% of Package Price forfeited c. 25-34 days prior to departure: 50% of Package Price forfeited d. 16-24 days prior to departure: 80% of Package Price forfeited e. 15 days or less prior to departure: 100% of Package Price forfeited f. After departure: 100 % of Package forfeited. There is no refund for unused services. 7. The immigration officers at port of entry authorizes traveller s admission to the country. INTAS bears no responsibility for the Government s decision about entry to any of the countries. If a passenger is refused entry, the tour cost is non- refundable. Any unused portion of the tour is also non-refundable. 8. Schedules, itinerary, hotels, timings, departure taxes and prices are subject to change as conditions demand. CONTACT INFORMATION INTAS OFFICE +63 2 772 3312 & 14 Faith Supan, Travel Counselor - Outbound +63 917 536 1704 Email Address: Pilgrimage@intasdestinations.ph; Page 6 of 6