This group departure to the Holy Land from Cebu covers 3 countries: Jordan, Israel and Egypt. The airline used for this Holy Land tour package is Emirates. Please pay attention to the tour package inclusions and exclusions. Kindly review the itinerary details too, and feel free to ask us for any concerns by emailing to gett.inc@gmail.com or calling our office line 2386625, or our mobile numbers via Globe 09173166042, and Smart 09189028738.
What are the scheduled group departures for the Holy Land Tour Package at USD2288?
This 2018 tour package has several schedules, subject to availability: September 10-22, October 10-22, November 10-22 and the rate assumes that there will be 30 persons traveling in the group. This is perfect, if you are a couple who wants to enjoy the trip with other guests. That said, if you have your own community or clan and can come up with 30 persons in total, we can arrange other group departures for you exclusively and on the dates you want, subject for re-quote. Do remember that like other places, Jordan, Israel and Egypt also have peak and non-peak seasons and that airline rates will also vary depending on seat occupancy. The earlier you arrange your blockings, the better. In the event that there will be less than 30 persons traveling on the above dates, the tour will materialize but at different rates, as follow:USD2,388 per person, if there are only a minimum of 25 persons traveling
USD2,488 per person, if there are only a minimum of 20 persons traveling
USD2,688 per person, if there are only a minimum of 15 persons traveling.
The rates are based on twin-sharing, meaning there will be 2 persons in a room. Should you wish to have a room to yourself, you will need to pay a single supplement charge at USD550.Do you have other dates available?
Please send us an email for our other offers. Do note though that these will have different rates, and the hotels and itineraries may have slight variations.What is the itinerary for this Holy Land tour package?
DAY 01 CEBU – AMMAN Depart Cebu, aboard on Emirates airline; enjoy in-flight amenities, meals and entertainment.
DAY 02 ARRIVAL IN AMMAN MT. NEBO –MADABA – AMMAN (LD) 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 hosts the unique mosaic Map of Egypt, Jordan and Holyland. 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.
DAY 03 AMMAN-PETRA–AMMAN (BLD) Breakfast inside the hotel. Morning proceed to the lost city of Petra Horseback Ride through the picturesque SIQ, and visit the Treasury. Then sightseeing tour of Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman.
DAY 04 BORDER CROSSING TO ISRAEL – TIBERIAS (BLD) 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, dinner and overnight.
DAY 05 TIBERIAS (BLD) Hotel Breakfast. Start the tour with a boat ride 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, 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 of changing water into wine. Then to Mt. Tabor to see the Basilica of Transfiguration. Dinner then overnight.
DAY 06 TIBERIAS –BETHLEHEM (BLD) 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 Yona 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 Bethlehem for hotel check in, dinner and overnight.
DAY 07 JERUSALEM- QUMRAN–DEAD SEA – BETHLEHEM (BLD) 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. Dinner at hotel. The rest of the day is yours.
DAY 08 BETHLEHEM (BLD) 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 Bethlehem for hotel dinner and overnight.
DAY 09 BETHLEHEM – ST. CATHERINE (BLD) 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.
DAY10 ST.CATHERINE-CAIRO (BLD) Early Morning Mountain climbs 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.
DAY 11 CAIRO (BLD) 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, St. Sergius Church and Citadel then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping. In the evening, have a Dinner Cruise at Nile River with a Belly Dancing Show before returning to hotel for overnight.
DAY 12 CAIRO – CEBU (B) Breakfast at hotel, the rest of the day is free for last minute shopping. Then transfer to the airport for flight back
DAY 13 ARRIVE CEBU Arrive Cebu from a memorable tour. Home sweet home.
What are the visa requirements to enter Jordan, Israel and Egypt?
Not all 3 countries require Philippine passport holders to get a visa in order to enter. That said, we will be needing the following documentary requirements from you, and will facilitate all administrative nuances for this Holy Land trip.- Scanned (colored) copy of your passport
- Passenger information sheet, which we will provide to you once you make your downpayment
- Please note that passport should be valid for 6 months at least
- For this tour package, we do not accept passengers without family companions or those traveling alone
What does the USD2288 per person charge include?
- Roundtrip airfare via Emirates Airline
- 10-nights hotel accommodation (4*)
- Full-board meals (See itinerary, where B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner)
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned motor-coach
- Nile River Dinner in Cairo
- Services of a Tour Guide
- Services of a Tour Chaplain/Tour Escort
- All entrance fees in Jordan and Egypt, as per itinerary
- Souvenir bag and travel kit
- Personalized luggage tags
- Travel insurance up to 60 years old. If beyond 60 years old, kindly note additional fees as follow: USD10 per person additional for individuals aged 61-69; USD20 per person additional for those aged 70 and up
What are the tour exclusions?
- Airline taxes and fees at USD85 per person, subject to change
- Philippine travel tax at USD33 per person, subject to change
- Terminal fee at Php850 per person at the new Mactan Cebu International Airport, Terminal 2
- Beverages/drinks during meals
- Visa fee and border taxes at USD130 per person
- Tip at USD10 per person per day
- Incidentals at hotels
- All other items not mentioned in itinerary
How do we reserve slots? What are the booking conditions we must know about?
- USD300 per person booking deposit will be required to secure your slots for the group departures to Holy Land from Cebu based on dates indicated above. The booking deposit is non-refundable, but it will form part of your total amount due.
- We will be advising you the deadline to pay the balance
- Full cancellation charges will apply to any cancellation made 15 days prior departure
- Any deviation or extension will be charged a minimum of USD200 per person, depending on the availability of flight, and subject to any flight difference