23 DEC. TEL AVIV -­ JAFFA -­ BETHLEHEM, JERUSALEM : Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to the hotel. You will visit the Metropolitan city of Tel Aviv, drive through the main streets and past the main places of interest.

Visit the ancient Seaport of Jaffa, known to be the oldest seaport in the world.

CELEBRATE MASS IN THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. Visit the town before proceeding to Jerusalem. Spend overnight in Jerusalem.

24 DEC. JERUSALEM -­ BETHLEHEM

Drive up the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Dominus Flevit, the Pater Noster Church – Continue to the Church and Garden of Gethsemane and the Church and Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.

CELEBRATE MASS AT THE CHURCH OF GETHSEMANE. Continue to the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu built on the site of the house of the High Priest Caiaphas. Return to hotel to rest and after early dinner proceed to Bethlehem to participate in the Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem and the Midnight Christmas Mass. Overnight in Jerusalem.

25 DEC. JERUSALEM MERRY CHRISTMAS!

After late breakfast enter the old city of Jerusalem. Enjoy a visit to the Church of St. Anne and the Pools of Bethesda. Walk along the Via Dolorosa following in the Stations of the Cross. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION OF MASS in the church on Christmas Day. Visit the Western Wall and view the Temple Mount. Walk along the Cardo, ancient Roman Road. Visit the Mount Zion, the Hall of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Continue to Bethany to visit the Tomb of Lazarus. Stay overnight in Jerusalem.

26 DEC. JERICHO -­ DEAD SEA

After breakfast Celebrate Mass In The Hotel Before You Begin Your Day – Visit the Western Wall Tunnel – drive to Jericho, known to be the oldest town in the world. Time for shopping before continuing to the Dead Sea, where you can experience floating in these waters which have amazing healing powers. Stay overnight in Jerusalem.

27 DEC. JORDAN VALLEY -­ TIBERIUS

Drive along the Jordan valley to Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.

Celebrate Mass On The Mount Of Beatitudes. Visit Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Multiplication. Visit Capernaum, where Jesus began his preaching career. Finally check into a hotel in Tiberius for dinner and overnight stay.

28 DEC. MT. TABOR -­ BOAT RIDE -­ YARDENIT -­ NIGHT CRUISE

Drive to Mt. Tabor, the site of the Miracle of the Transfiguration. Take a Taxi to the Summit.

Celebrate Mass – take a Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy traditional St. Peter`s Fish Lunch Continue to ”Yardenit” traditional Baptismal Site. Stay overnight in Tiberius.

29 DEC. CANA, NAZARETH -­ MUHRAKA -­ HAIFA -­ CAESAREA -­ DEPARTURE

Drive to Cana, the site of the First Miracle where Jesus turned water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the church of Annunciation. Proceed to Muhraka where Elijah defeated the priests of Baal.

Celebrate Mass At Muhraka – Continue to Haifa for a wonderful view of the city and harbor. Proceed to Caesarea, ancient excavated city with many Raman and Crusader ruins. Transfer from the hotel to the airport.