• Arrive in Tel Aviv at 16:15 via Emirates flight EK 931. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to Bethlehem, the sacred birthplace of Jesus Christ.
• Check in at your hotel and unwind after your flight.
• Evening at leisure to prepare for a spiritually enriching journey ahead.

• Begin your pilgrimage with an unforgettable visit to Jerusalem:
  – Ascend the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City.
  – Walk along the Via Dolorosa, retracing the steps of Christ’s passion.
  – Visit the Pools of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne.
  – Reflect in prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
  – End the day at the Garden Tomb, a serene site of reflection.
• Return to Bethlehem for overnight stay.

• Celebrate Christmas Eve in the very town where it all began:
  – Visit the Church of the Nativity, the traditional site of Jesus’ birth.
  – Explore the peaceful Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announced the Good News.
  – Enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner in a local restaurant with festive ambiance.
• Overnight in Bethlehem, with time for optional midnight mass celebrations.

• Celebrate Christmas Day exploring northern Israel:
  – Discover the Roman ruins of Caesarea by the Sea.
  – Travel to Muhraka on Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal.
  – Walk through Nazareth Village, a living history experience of Jesus’ childhood environment.
• Check in at your Tiberias hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

• Experience the ministry of Jesus in Galilee:
  – Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
  – Savor a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch.
  – Visit Capernaum, Jesus’ ministry base.
  – Reflect at the Primacy of Peter and Mount of Beatitudes.
  – Close the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Jordan River baptismal site.
• Overnight in Tiberias.

• A day to rest, reflect, or explore at your own pace. Optional leisure activities available such as spa treatments, lakeside walks, or local market visits.
• Overnight in Tiberias.

• Cross the border at Sheikh Hussein Bridge into Jordan. On the way to Amman, explore the fascinating Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Middle East.
• Arrive in Amman and check in at your hotel.

• Embark on a full-day adventure to the Rose-Red City of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the iconic Siq to the Treasury and explore the Royal Tombs and amphitheater.
• Return to Amman for overnight.

• Transfer to the airport for your Royal Jordanian flight RJ 503 departing at 12:10 and arriving in Cairo at 12:50. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptian guide and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
• Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

• Explore Cairo’s iconic sights:
  – Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
  – Visit the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to King Tutankhamun’s treasures.
  – End the year with a festive Nile Dinner Cruise featuring music, dancing, and a New Year’s toast under the stars.
• Overnight in Cairo.

• Begin the year with a visit to Old Cairo, exploring its ancient churches and Coptic sites.
• In the evening, transfer to the airport for Emirates flight EK 924 to Manila, departing at 19:30 via Dubai.

• Arrive in Manila at 15:55 from Dubai, carrying unforgettable memories and spiritual blessings from the Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.

**Planned activities may be affected by the pace of the group, weather, and certain unforeseen events resulting in some visit to sites to be delayed. If need be, sites and activities may be replaced or switched to another day as appropriate without compromising the pilgrimage experience.