Custom Holy Land via Jordan with Mr. William Dempsey| Oct 16, 2023
Join Mr. William Dempsey on a Holy Land via Jordan, starting at $4448 with flights from New York, NY, and $5,046 from Jackson, MS, on October 16, 2023. Visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran, Masada, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida, and much more!
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Live Audio Headsets
- Guided Tours
- International Airfare from NY
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Domestic Airfare
- Gratuities
- Taxes and Hotel Gratuities
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 October 16 – USA to Amman, Jordan
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart on your international flight.
Day 2 October 17 – Welcome to Amman, Jordan
You will be welcomed to Amman, Jordan by our representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Hotel: Amman Marriot Hotel in Amman
Day 3 October 18 – Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran & Masada
Visit Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Continue to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century, Byzantine, mosaic map shTH2owing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Cross the border into Israel and visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery. Learn about the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the Dead Sea. Ascend by cable car to Masada, Herod’s legendary mountaintop fortress which became the last desperate stronghold of the Jewish Zealots against the Romans. You can still look down on the remains of the Roman camps and the siege ramp below. Hotel: Olive Tree Hotel in Jerusalem
Day 4 October 19 – Jerusalem
Enter the Old City and walk along the Cardo, the ancient main street. The Southern Wall Excavations of the Temple Mount, including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall, are a must see. View the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-18), where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle, and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne to experience its beautiful acoustics. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and end your day at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, reflecting on Christ’s sacrificial love. Tonight you will Travel to Genesis Land for Dinner and Show experience. Genesis land is Located a few miles east of Jerusalem. Here you will have a unique experience, which includes a visit with camels, dinner and a very special meeting with a very famous biblical figure!!! Hotel: Olive Tree Hotel in Jerusalem
Day 5 October 20 – Jerusalem
Stand on the Mount of Olives as Jesus did, and enjoy a remarkable view of the “Golden City” of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed for God’s will to be done (Matthew 26:36-39). Visit the Upper Room, revered as the site of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26). Visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57), where Jesus was imprisoned for a night. End your day at the Garden Tomb (Matthew 27:57-60). Hotel: Olive Tree Hotel in Jerusalem
Day 6 October 21 – Israel Museum, Bethlehem & Caesarea
Start your day at the Israel Museum and its First Century Model of the City of Jerusalem. Another highlight is the museum’s Shrine of the Book exhibit showcasing the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah. In Bethlehem, visit the cave where Jesus was born (Luke 2:1-7) and see the Church of the Nativity built over the site. Gaze out over Shepherds’ Field, where the angels first proclaimed the Good News. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a center of the early Christians, where Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to the new religion (Acts 10), and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome for trial. Hotel: Magdala in Tiberias.
Day 7 October 22 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights & Bethsaida
At the ruins of Tel Dan, see the altar built by King Jeroboam I (I Kings 12:25-30) and learn about where the “House of David” fragment from the First Temple Period was discovered. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter told the Lord, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God!” (Matt.16: 16). A scenic drive along the Golan Heights will give you some beautiful views of Syria and Jordan, as well as, Israel. Hotel: Magdala in Tiberias
Day 8 October 23 – The Galilee
Enjoy a scenic drive to Capernaum, center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee (Matt.4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the text of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus preached there (Matt. 5-7). Experience a special onboard worship service as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves in Tabgha, the traditional location of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). As you pray in the Chapel of the Primacy, remember how Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ three times (John 21). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. Hotel: Marriott in Dead Sea, Jordan
Day 9 October 24 – Petra
Travel to the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliff sides of rose-colored rock. Return to your hotel on at the Dead Sea for overnight. Hotel: Marriott in Dead Sea, Jordan
Day 10 October 25 – Free Day
Enjoy a free day at your hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea. Breakfast and dinner are included at your hotel. Hotel: Marriott in Dead Sea, Jordan
Day 11 October 26 - Return from Amman to the USA
Return from Amman to the USA
Departure Dates
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Monday, October 16, 2023From $5046