Ephesus Travel & Tours

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

PHILIPPINE ISLAND TOURS

ITINERARY

DAY 01 – MANILA-HONGKONG-TELAVIV

Depart NAIA 2 in the afternoon via Hong Kong to connect to Tel Aviv with early morning ARRIVAL at Ben Gurion Airport around 0305LT. We shall be met by airport representative and transfer to hotel in TEL AVIV for Check in and have some rest after a long trip.

DAY 02- TELAVIV-CAESAREA-HAIFA-NAZARETH-CANA

Start a late breakfast and check out for our visit at CEASAREA / STELLA MARIS CHURCH stopping at the Carmelite monastery of St. Elijah on Mt. Carmel. Continue to HAIFA for a panoramic view of the city and view the Bahai Shrine and its Persian gardens. On to NAZARETH the city of Jesus' childhood and youth; Visit the Church of Annunciation where we can find the original cave where angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a child by the Holy Spirit. Also visit Joseph's workshop where Jesus spent most of his childhood days. Drive on to the village of CANA, where Jesus performed the Miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding ceremony and we will give chance for married couples to renew their vows in a thanksgiving mass. .Proceed to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 03 TIBERIAS-NOF GINOSAR-CAPERNAUM-TABGHA-TIBERIAS

Our full day tour begins with a cruise from Tiberias to Nof Ginosar. Proceed to Capernaum, the place where Jesus did His first public ministry and performed many miracles. On to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter and the Church of multiplication of loaves and fishes. Continue to Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the famous Sermon on the Mount. Here we will have our mass before proceeding to the Church of Transfiguration in Mt. Tabor. Last Stop at Yardenit the traditional site of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist where we will have the chance to renew our baptismal vows. , Return to hotel for dinner and overnight at hotel in Tiberias. (B, L, D)

Day 04 JUDEAN DESERT- QUMRAN–MASSADA – DEAD SEA- JERUSALEM

Heading East to the Judea Desert. Pass by Jericho, the oldest city in the world for over view. Observe Mt of Temptation. Continue south to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Visit Massada - ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress and last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 73 C.E. (Ascend and descend by cable car). Enjoy the float in the Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B/L/D)

Day 05 BETHLEHEM-EIN KAREM-JERUSALEM

This morning we begin the day with visit to Bethlehem passing on the way, Rachel’s tomb and the Shepherd’s field. Visit the Church of Nativity and St. Catherine’s Church where we will have our Eucharistic mass. Visit Ein Karem and see the church of St. John the Baptist and the Visitation Church

or Church of the Magnificat, where the Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. Proceed to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 06 JERUSALEM

After breakfast, we shall start with our Procession along the Palm

Sunday Road all the way to Dominus Flevit where Jesus saw the

destruction of Jerusalem. Continue To the Garden of Gethsemane

and the Church of All Nations, the place which houses the rock

where Jesus wept during His agony and have our morning mass.

Drive to Mt. of Olives for our panoramic view of the Old and New

Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Ascension and the PATER NOSTER

Church where Jesus taught the “Our Father” written in many

languages. Proceed to the old city and see the Pool of Bethesda

where Jesus healed a blind man. See the Church of St. Anne, the

Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall, the most sacred place for

the Jews. Follow the Stations of the Cross in VIA DOLOROSA, from

the Chapel of Flagellation to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher,

where we can find the last station. Here we will meditate and have

our spiritual sharing. Dinner and Overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 07 JERUSALEM

After breakfast, proceed to Mt. Zion and visit the tomb of David and

the Dormition Abbey, the same abbey believed to be the place of

Virgin Mary’s assumption to heaven and finally at the Room of the

Last Supper where the Holy Spirit descended among the Apostles.

Visit also the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, which was built on

the house of Caiphas where Jesus was tried and denied three times.

Spend the rest of the afternoon for private devotion and for our

departure thanksgiving Mass. Prepare transfer to airport for return

flight to Manila via Hong kong. (B, L)

Day 08 HONG KONG-MANILA

Arrive Hong Kong and take connecting flight to Manila. Arrival Manila at ETA 2005.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Roundtrip economy class airfare on Philippine Airlines / ELAL Israel Airline

• Roundtrip transfers

• Hotel accommodations on twin sharing

• Full board meals (Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner)

• Guided tour all through out with services of private coach

• Porter age of one (1) piece luggage at airport and hotels

• 1 bottle mineral water

• Travel kit

• Pre-departure briefing

PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS:

*A non refundable deposit of USD$300.00 per person upon reservation payable in USD Dollars with photocopy of passport and pilgrim’s profile;

*Balance or full payment due upon ticketing or one month before departure date

*Cancellation charge of fifty percent (50%) of tour cost will be imposed if cancellation is done than three (3) weeks before departure date

*Full tour cost will be forfeited if cancellation is done within 2 weeks before departure date.

*Unused portion of the tour is non-refundable.

CONDITIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE taxes on air ticket, documentation expenses, travel insurance, medical and hospitalization expenses, tours and transportation expenses during free periods, porterage of extra luggages, drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary, tips for drivers, guides and porters, and such other personal nature like telephone calls, fax, laundry, room service and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

EPHESUS TRAVEL AND TOURS has arranged for the various tour services to be performed under the responsibility of various operators. Our company or its subagents therefore only acts as agents for the operators providing the various services described in this tour and assume no responsibility or liability that may occur out of or in connection with losses or unexpected expenses due to delays, overbooking, and defaults. The tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without prior notice. Should the number of participants fall below the required number, we reserve the right to increase the tour cost or cancel/reschedule the tour The payment for a reservation fee on the tour shall constitute acceptance and consent to all provisions in the tour conditions/responsibility published in this tour.

TOUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Latest passport valid at least 6 months for the duration of the tour

• A non-refundable Tour deposit of USD$300.00 upon reservation

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Come visit the “HOLYLAND”

Where

The Journey of faith begins…

TelAviv-Caesarea-Haifa-Nazareth-Cana-Sea of Galilee-Capernaum-Mt.Tabor-Mt. of Beatitudes-Tabgha-Yardenit-Qumran-Massada-Dead Sea-Bethlehem-

Ein Karem-Jerusalem

Day 1: Manila-Hong Kong-Tel Aviv

Depart NAIA via Hong Kong to connect to Tel Aviv with EVENING ARRIVAL at Ben Gurion Airport around 2200LT. Will be met / assist then transfer to hotel in TEL AVIV for Check In. Overnight Stay at hotel.

Day 2: Caesarea-Mt. Carmel- Stella Maris- Or HaCarmel- Muchrakka- Cana- Nazareth.

After breakfast, drive to Caesarea, the Roman capital and port where Paul was imprisoned & the first gentile was converted. Continue to Haifa- visit Elijah’s tomb- Stella Maris and the Carmelites monastery- view Haifa port from Mt. Carmel Drive to the Muchrakka (the place where Elijah fought the Baal prophets)- visit "Or HaCarmel" Massianic Jews Congregation. Drive on the beautiful northern roads to Cana, where the first miracle of Jesus took place. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of Annunciation and Joseph’s workshop. Overnight in Tiberias (B/L/D)

Day 3: Sea of Galilee- Capernaum- Yardenit

Start the day at Yardenit – with a Baptismal service in the Jordan River. Learn about the discovery of an ancient Galilee fishing boat at Gennesaret. Visit the sites of the Sermon on the Mount, the feeding of the Five Thousand and Jesus' Appearance to the fisherman disciples after the Resurrection. Drive to Capernaum, the town of Jesus and the remains of its synagogue then sail across the Sea of Galilee to Ein Gev for a St.Peter fish lunch on the lakeside, visit Mt. Of Beatitudes. Over night in Tiberias. (B/L/D)

Day 4: -Beit Shean –Megiddo- Mini Israel-Jerusalem

After breakfast visit Beit Shean the ruins of the Roman/Byzantine cities. Then Drive to Megiddo the site of the epic Armageddon - view 21 layers of civilization. Continue south to Mini Israel and transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 5 : Jerusalem –Old City- City of David

View the Holy Temple from Mt. of Olives, follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans - walk down to visit Gethsemane - the Church of All Nations. Visit Mt. Zion the Upper room and King’s David Tomb. Visit Dominus Flevit. Continue across the Kidron valley via the Dung Gate into the Old City then stop at the Western Wall (Kotel) Judaism’s most sacred site. Continue to the Garden Tomb – remember the resurrection and spend time for prayer and reflection. Over night in Jerusalem. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Judean Desert- Qumran–Massada - Dead Sea.

Heading East to the Judea Desert. Pass by Jericho, the oldest city in the world for over view. Observe Mt of Temptation. Continue south to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Visit Massada - ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress and last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 73 C.E. (Ascend and descend by cable car). Swim & float in the Dead Sea. Have a special time to meditate and pray in the views of the Judean Desert. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B/L/D)

Day 7 : Bethlehem- Jerusalem- Old City

Visit Yad Vashem - National Memorial & Museum of the Holocaust, including: the Valley of the Communities & the Children’s Memorial. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity. After lunch Drive to Tel Aviv. Start the tour with a visit to the old port of Jaffa and the artists’ colony and the Flea Market. Then we will go to Neve Tzedek and Rothschild blvd to see the 'White City' main areas. The 'White City' is the story of Tel Aviv; from it’s beginning to today and is a wonderful opportunity to savor the experience of life in Tel Aviv, in the past and present. Farewell dinner and transfer to airport for return flight to Manila via Hongkong .

Day 8: Arrival to Manila afternoon.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Roundtrip economy class airfare on Philippine Airlines / ELAL Israel Airline

• Roundtrip transfers

• Hotel accommodations on twin sharing

• Full board meals (Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner)

• Guided tour all through out with services of private coach

• Porter age of one (1) piece luggage

• 1 bottle mineral water

• Welcome kit

• Services of Pilgrimage chaplain and tour escort

PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS:

*A non refundable deposit of USD$200.00 per person upon reservation payable in USD Dollars with photocopy of passport and pilgrim’s profile;

*Balance or full payment due upon ticketing or three (3) weeks before departure date

*Cancellation charge of fifty percent (50%) of tour cost will be imposed if cancellation is done than two (2) weeks before departure date

*Full tour cost will be forfeited if cancellation is done 1 week before departure date.

*Unused portion of the tour is non-refundable.

CONDITIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Philippine travel tax , taxes on air ticket, documentation expenses, travel insurance, medical and hospitalization expenses, tours and transportation expenses during free periods, porterage of extra luggages, drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary, tips for drivers, guides and porters, and such other personal nature like telephone calls, fax, laundry, room service and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

TOUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Latest/ New passport valid at least 6 months for the duration of the tour

• A non-refundable Tour deposit of USD$200.00