Ephesus Travel & Tours

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

PHILIPPINE ISLAND TOURS

ITINERARY

Day 01MANILA-DUBAI-AMMAN-TELAVIV

May 13Depart NAIA early morning via Dubai and arrive in Amman at 0940 in the morning. Meet our airport assistant and transfer to Allen by bridge to enter Israel. After border formalities, drive to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. (D)

Day 02 HAIFA-NAZARETH-CANA OF GALILEE-TIBERIAS

May 14After breakfast, drive to Haifa to visit Mt. Carmel, the site of Elijah’s sacrifice. Pass by the Bahai Shrine and view its magnificent garden. On to Nazareth and visit the Church of Annunciation where Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she will bear a son by the Holy Spirit. See the very cave where the annunciation took place. On to St. Joseph’s church, built over the site of Joseph’s workshop. Cap the day with our visit to the Church of the First Miracle in Cana, where married couples will be given the chance to renew their marriage vows over a Eucharistic celebration. Proceed to hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

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

May 15 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. Dinner and overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 04 TIBERIAS-YARDENIT-JERICHO-BETHLEHEM-JERUSALEM

May 16 This morning we depart Tiberias and drive to Yardenit and see the headwaters on the Jordan River for our renewal of

baptismal vows. Here we can proclaim our reconciliation with the Lord through the confession of our sins and get the chance to dip in the very river where Jesus was baptized. Continue to Jericho to view the Mount of Temptation and on 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. Proceed to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 05 JERUSALEM

May 17 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. 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 have our Sunday mass and spiritual sharing. Dinner

and Overnight in our hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 06 JERUSALEM-QUMRAN-MASSADA-DEAD SEA-JERUSALEM

May 18 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. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 07 JERUSALEM-TELAVIV-ROME

May 19 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. After lunch, prepare transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for onward flight to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, meet airport assistant and transfer to hotel in Rome for overnight accommodation. (B, L)

Day 08 ROME

May 20 This morning we proceed to St. Peter’s Square for our Papal blessing. Then we pay tribute to the late Pope Paul II as we visit his tomb. Proceed to Vatican museum to see the antiquities, Raphael rooms, and collection of modern religious art, picture gallery and the famous and newly restored Sistine chapel

With its splendid vault painted by Michelangelo and see the magnificent frescoes depicting the “Last Judgment” also by Michelangelo. Rest of the day may be spent to shop religious articles prior transfer to local restaurant for our dinner. Check in to our hotel for overnight accommodation (B, D) Lunch optional

Day 09 ROME

May 21 Proceed to our Visita Iglesia of Seven churches: Maria Maggiore, St. Praxedes (with the pillar of the scourging of Christ), Perpetual Help (with the original Icon), church of San Paul’s outside the Walls (where we shall have our Eucharistic mass in celebration of the year of St. Paul), Scala Sancta (with the stairs of Pilate’s villa where Jesus was condemned), Sta. Croce in Jerusalem (with the relics of the crucifixion of Jesus) and end at San Giovanni Lateran (oldest church in Rome-Gift of St. Helena to the Pope) (B, D) Lunch optional

Day 10 ROME-DUBAI-MANILA

May 22 After breakfast, tour starts with our visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and the Spanish steps. In the afternoon, prepare transfer to the airport for flight back to Manila via Dubai. (B)

Day 11 ARRIVAL MANILA

May 23 Arrive at ETA 1555 (3:55PM)

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

� Roundtrip economy class airfare

� Airport transfers

� Hotel accommodations

� Full board meals in Israel (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

� Half board meals in Rome (breakfast and dinner)

� Tours as specified in the itinerary, entrance fees included

� Motor coach by a deluxe air-conditioned bus

� English speaking local guides

� Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotel and airport

� Services of a tour escort

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION

� A nonrefundable deposit of USD$500 per person upon reservation payable in USD Dollars only

� Fifty percent (50%) deposit required on March 15, 2009

� Balance of full payment due upon ticketing and release of all visas or one month before departure date

� Cancellation charge of fifty percent (50%) of tour cost will be imposed if cancellation is done one month before departure date.

� Full tour cost will be forfeited if cancellation is done two (2) weeks before departure date.

� Unused portion of the tour is non-refundable.

CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRICES/ TOUR COST DO NOT INCLUDE Philippine travel tax (PHP1620.00), taxes on air tickets, NAIA terminal fee, visa fees, 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 and tour guides (USD10/day/pax) and such other personal nature like telephone calls, fax, laundry, room services 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. Our company reserves the right to cancel, reschedule the tour or increase the tour cost should we fall short of the required number of passengers. 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.

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

• Latest passport (w/ photocopies of old passports and visas if any for the last five years)

• Original Bank certificate and photocopy of Bank Statement & Passbook

• Travel Insurance

• Business registration/ latest ITR of Business & Annual Declaration of Income ( for Businessmen)

• Certificate of Employment with Leave of Absence and salary & latest ITR (for employees)

• NSO copy of Marriage Contract for couples

• Affidavit of Consent if not traveling with spouse

• In case of Student or child- school ID, Proof of Enrollment, Affidavit of Support from parents, NSO copy of Birth certificate

• If single, NSO Copy of birth certificate

• Photocopy of International credit cards

• 2 pieces passport size picture, colored with white background

NOTE: Kindly prepare one set of photocopies for the above requirements For inquiries and reservation, please visit or call:

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