JORDAN, ISRAEL AND EGYPT IN ONE TRIP
Set A: Departure schedules
17-29 January 2020
17-29 February 2020
08-20 March 2020
21 March – 02 April 2020
Please inquire with us for other dates falling under different Sets. Please read through the FAQ section below.
Set A: Itinerary
Depart Cebu, aboard on Emirates Airline; enjoy in-flight amenities, meals and entertainment.
Arrival in Amman airport. Meet and assist at the airport. Later transfer to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Then proceed to Madaba to visit the Monastery of St. George, which host the unique mosaic Map of Egypt, Jordan and Holy land. The map is believed to be the first one for this area, as it is built in the 6th century, transfer to hotel for check in Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast inside the hotel. Morning proceed to the lost city of Petra with Horseback Ride through the picturesque SIQ, and visit the Treasury. Then sightseeing tour of Amman, then dinner and overnight.
Hotel Breakfast and check out. Transfer to Sheik Hussein Bridge for crossing into Israel. Then to Yardenit (Jordan River) where St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ continue to Tiberias for check in.
Hotel Breakfast. Start the tour with Boatride on the Sea of Galilee. Drive to Capernaum, the town where Jesus made His home after leaving Nazareth. View the remains of the ancient Synagogue in which He taught, and on to Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes took place. Drive to Mount of Beatitudes, this is the site of the Sermon on the Mount and St. Peter’s Primary Church, See the remains of St. Peter’s House, The church of the first miracle in the wedding of Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle changing water into wine. Then to Mt. Tabor to see the Basilica of Transfiguration. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Tiberias.
Hotel Breakfast and check out. Travel to Haifa, visit the Basilica of Mt. Carmel, Ceasarea, which was built by Mt. Herod the Great to catch the sight of the Aqueducts and the Roman Theater. This is where St. Paul was imprisoned. Proceed to Jaffa and visit the city where Jonah set sail on. Drive to Ein Karem for St. John the Baptist Church and Church of Visitacion (Magnificat) where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth then to Jerusalem for hotel check in, dinner and overnight.
Hotel Breakfast. Full day tour includes Mount of Olives to visit the Ascension Chapel. Visit the Church of Pater Noster to witness the “Lord’s Prayer” Proceed to the Church of Dominus Flevit where God wept over Jerusalem. Move on and continue by walking down the Palm Sunday road to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane to see the Rock of Agony, the place where Jesus prayed before the Roman soldiers came for Him.Visit Dead Sea the lowest point on earth. Swim at the Dead Sea beach. Then proceed to Qumran, the caves of the Essences where Dead Sea Scrolls where found by a wandering shepherd boy. Check in and dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Breakfast. Visit to St. Anne’s Church, Bethsaida Pool, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa and go through the Stations of the Cross to the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified, died and rose from the dead. Move to Church of Nativity.Visit also the Basilica and Grotto of the Nativity and the Manger Square. Return via Lazarus Tomb and Shepherd’s Field. Back to Jerusalem for hotel dinner and overnight.
Hotel Breakfast and check out. Cross Taba border for Egypt with assistance on both borders. Arrive Sinai then transfer to hotel in St. Catherine for check in, dinner and overnight.
Early Morning Mountain climb to Mt. Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses. On return, will have hotel breakfast and check out. Visit St. Catherine Monastery then travel to Cairo and see Moses Springs and Suez Canal. Check in at hotel in Cairo for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast visit Egyptian Museum, where you can see the finest displays of Artifacts, Relics, Statues and Jewelers from all of the Pharaohs Reigns, Also the only riches with remarkable museum in the world. Also see one of the Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. You will also visit Church of Virgin Mary, Visit to St. George Coptic Church, Visit to St. Sergius Church and Citadel then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping. In the evening, will have Dinner Cruise at Nile River with Belly Dancing Show before returning to hotel for overnight.
After breakfast, the rest of the day is free until you transfer to the Airport for your flight to back to CEBU.
Arrive CEBU from a memorable and enjoyable tour. Home sweet home.
FAQ. Things you need to know.
- 17-29 January 2020
- 17-29 February 2020
- 08-20 March 2020
- 21 March-02 April 2020
There are many group departures to the Holy Land from Cebu. Sets vary depending on the tour operator, itinerary, inclusions and price tiers. Each Set is governed by different terms and conditions. It best to compare and see which one works best for you.
Holy Land group departures require a minimum headcount in order to be guaranteed; otherwise, the status for these departures will be tagged as collective (ie, not yet guaranteed). For SET A Holy Land Group Departures flying out from Cebu, a minimum of 15 persons must join the tour in order for the status to be guaranteed.
You will be informed ahead of time if it is unlikely that the group departure status will move from collective to guaranteed status. If the minimum headcount will not be reached, the departure will not push through and you will be refunded accordingly. Sometimes, if there is a group departure from Manila on similar dates and conducted by the same operator, you may be asked to consider flying out of Manila instead subject to price adjustments and adjustments as to inclusions and itinerary.
It is wise to check with Green Earth Tours and Travel as to the departure status.
- Colored scanned copy of passport
- Passenger information sheet. This will be given to you upon downpayment/reservation.
- Passport should be valid for 6 montsh from the time of return date to Cebu. You are responsible for your passport validty.
- Roundtrip economy airfare via EK (Emirates)
- 10 nights 4* and 5* hotel accommodation
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). See itinerary
- Sight-seeing as per itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned motorcoach
- Nile River Dinner in Cairo
- All entrances in Jordan and Egypt as per itinerary
- Tour chaplain or escort
- 1 bottled water every day
- Souvenir bag and travel kit
- Personalized luggage tag
- Souvenir from Israel
- XT taxes. These are taxes charged by the airline, which we will know only when the tickets will be issued. These vary and is usually around USD100 to USD200, subject to confirmation.
- PH Travel Tax: USD31.00 (subject to change)
- Beverages / Drinks during meals
- Visa fee & Border taxes $130/pax
- Tips for the driver, guides, etc. ($10 per day per person)
- Incidentals at hotels
- Telephone, laundry, personal effects and anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance: Up to 60 years old – USD30.00; 61-69 years old – USD35.00; 70 years old and up $45.00
Price of Holy Land departures under Set A are dynamic, depending on the number of confirmed participants. The more number of participants, the lower the price per person. Prices below reflect the BASE cost. You still need to add the cost of the “exclusions” in order to reach the complete package cost. Prices below reflect a per person cost based on TWIN-sharing, which means that there must be 2 people in the room. If you would like to have a room all to yourself, please pay attention to the Single Supplement cost. You need to add the Single Supplement to the base fare, and then add the cost of exclusions to get the final package cost.
Minimum of 30 persons – USD 2,288++ per person
Minimum of 25 persons – USD 2,388++ per person
Minimum of 20 persons – USD 2,488++ per person
Minimum of 15 persons – USD 2,688++ per person
Single supplement – USD 550
Yes. This is a collective departure requiring a minimum of 15 people to join in order for the departure to be guaranteed. This is a shared tour departing from Cebu and you are most welcome to join other participants keen on visiting the Holy Land.
The prices displayed are on a per person basis and is based on two people sharing the room (ie, twin-sharing).
Departures under Set A do not accommodate those traveling alone or are without a family companion.
Departures under Set A require a minimum of 15 people to materialize. Once guaranteed, heacount can go as high as 30-40 persons in a bus.
If you are a big group on your own and do not mind sharing the tour with other people, you are most welcome to join the group departure, subject to bus seating capacity. If you prefer however to have the bus to yourselves, please email us for a quote.
No, you may not. This is a group departure. You are expected to adhere to the itinerary and schedule. During your free time, you may go around but you need to inform your guide and your tour escort regarding your whereabouts.
Yes, you may, subject to deviation/extension fees which start at USD 200 per person. The fee depends on the fare difference. Also, extension is subject to availability.
It is highly discouraged to deviate from the group departure schedule.
A USD300 per person fee is required to reserve your slot. This fee is deductable from the total amount due. However, this will be non-refundable. Please inquire with us about the schedule for paying the reservation fee and the balance.
The reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Full cancellation charges will apply to any cancellation (regardless of reason) if such cancellation is made 30 days before departure.
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Send us an email or give us a call should you have any concerns prior your booking. Please review the FAQ portion on making reservations, as well as the cancellation policies set forth for this group departure.
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