Special Christian Pilgrimage to Israel- 9 Days - 2013

    

Itinerary

Day 01 
Group report at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
Group met by the Senior Company Executive at the Departure Lounge.
Depart to Jordan, Arrive in Jordan (Amman is the Capital of Jordan, known in Biblical times as Rabbath Amman)
Transfers to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02 
Breakfast at hotel.
Thereafter depart to Israel via border crossing.
Proceed to visit Jericho - the first city conquered by Joshua and one of
the oldest continuously inhabited towns on the earth. View the
Sycamore Tree and take the Cable Car to Mt. of Temptation.
View and Experience Elisha spring- And also view Mount of Temptation,
rising to a height of 350 meters above sea level and commanding a
magnificent and panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, and the site where
Jesus spent forty days and forty nights fasting and meditating during the temptation of Satan Lunch en-route at a luxury restaurant. Dead Sea/ Lowest place in the world /Saltiest Sea… so dense you do not sink but float on the surface. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 
Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Mount Tabor -the Mount of Transfiguration –the place
where Jesus ascended with his apostles Peter, James and John and
was transfigured before them (Mark 09:02-03). Also where
Deborah and Barak waged war against Sisera. This mountain
overlooks the Luscious Agricultural lands of the Jezreel
Valley/Naboths Vineyard-View Nain and the Golan. Visit Canathe
Arab village of Kafr Cana in the Lower Galilee is identified in
Christian tradition as Cana of the Galilee. Here, according to tradition, Jesus performed the miracle of the wine, when he went to a wedding of a poor couple and turned water into wine. Visit Nazareth -lying in a valley in southern Galilee where Jesus spent his childhood with his parents (Matthew 02:23). View the Precipice that the enraged mobs attempted to push Christ (Luke 4:16-30) Lunch en-route at a luxury restaurant.
Visit Jordan River (the special Baptismal renewal for all pilgrims) at this site, was the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, an important event in the life of Jesus. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes (Venue of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount) and see the breathtaking view of the entire Galilee and Tiberius. Visit Capernaum believed to be the second home of both Jesus and Peter, where Jesus performed many miracles. Visit St. Peters Primacy Church. It was here Jesus appeared a third time to his disciples after his resurrection and where He commissioned Peter.
Lunch en-route at a luxury Restaurant-
Thereafter take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee (Hebrew Yam Kinneret) take the boat ride Jesus regularly took visit the banks Jesus Prayed and preached on regularly-as taken by Jesus and his disciples). The place where he calmed the storm walked on the seas and performed many miracles. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05
Breakfast at hotel.
Depart to Tel Aviv and visit Caesarea – is a city that Herod the Great dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2000 years ago. The city where Cornelius heard the gospel thru Peter- Visit Jaffa (Joppa) - where Dorcus was raised to life by Peter. Where Peter saw the vision before he took the Gospel to the gentiles - Visit St Peter’s Church in Galicantu (Cock Crow) above ruins of the House of the High Priest Caiphas where Jesus was betrayed, arrested and brought to his prison in the Dungeon below where Jesus spent his last night on earth before his crucifixion. See it for yourself. Here Peter denied the Lord thrice. Find on the side the flight of steps in the hill side which is the shortest way from Gethsemane and could be those that Jesus trod, as in Christ’s time this site was within the Old City Walls.

Lunch en-route at a luxury Restaurant - Visit Mount Zion the site of the Last Supper in the upper room. It
was in the same room that Jesus appeared twice to his disciples after his resurrection. This is the place where the disciples were baptized with the Holy Spirit on Pentecost day. See the spectacular sound and light show of Katros Family, “Burnt House Movie”
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 06
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane - where Jesus spent the night before his betrayal. Visit Kings of Kings Prayer Tower - The prayer Tower is a ministry of King of Kings community which is called to be a compelling, Messiah-centered, Spirit-empowered, disciple-making Community – that reveals the true face of Yeshua to Israel and the nations Lunch en-route at a luxury restaurant Thereafter visit Ecco Homo Arch –According to the tradition this is the spot where Pontius Pilate ordered Jesus to be brought forth to the Jews, proclaiming “Ecce Homo”(Behold the Man”),visit the place Jesus was flogged. Walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) and visit Calvary (Place where Jesus Christ was crucified) and the Church Holy
Sepulcher. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 07
Breakfast at hotel .
Visit Bethlehem- the cradle of biblical history, Bethlehem is located five and half miles from Jerusalem and it is the birth place of Jesus. Visit Shepherd Field - place where the Angel of the Lord visited the shepherds and informed them of Jesus’s birth (Luke 2:8-10). Lunch at a Luxury restaurant Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City, just
outside of the hotel of the Seven On the slopes is the oldest and largest
Jewish Cemetery in the world. Visit the House of Prayer. Visit the Pater Noster Chapel where Christ taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer (Written in 62 Languages). See the Kidron Valley and the Hula Valley - Thereafter visit the Western Wall (the Wailing Wall which is the most sacred place for the Jewish people) ,the Golden Gate (as tradition says… where Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday)Thereafter proceed to the Garden Tomb -where Jesus was buried (John 19:41). This is a site that has been looked after by the British, unlike the other sites. The presence of God is much in this garden tomb. The tomb is in a quiet enclosure just outside the Damascus gate, see the Hillock that bears the resemblance of a skull, called Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified. For scripture records that Jesus was crucified outside the city walls. Lunch at a Luxury restaurant. View the St Steven’s gate where Steven was stoned. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08  
Breakfast at hotel visit to Yad Vashem -Holocaust “And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name that shall not be cut off.”(Isaiah, chapter 56:5) As the Jewish people’s living memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning for future generations. Established in 1953, as the world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is today a dynamic and vital place of intergenerational and international encounter.Departure to Jordan. Lunch at a Luxury restaurant Timely transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Colombo..

Day 09
Arrive in Colombo.

Tour Ends

Price of Tour 

SHARING TWIN - Rs 215, 000/- per person
SINGLE ROOM - Rs 255,000/- per person
TRIPLE ROOM - Rs 215,000/- per person

CHILD BETWEEN 2 - 12 YRS - Rs 215,000/- per child
INFANT (0 - 2 YEARS) - Rs 100,000/-

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
• Economy Class Return Air Fare
• Hotel Accommodation in the Holy Land
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner at the best restaurants in the Holy Land and Jordan
• Arrival/Departure/Transfers and Sightseeing in Holy Land and in Jordan by Deluxe A/C Coach
• Award winning English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Professionally trained Senior Company Executive will accompany the Group
• Tips for Driver / Guide/ Airport Representative / Hotel Staff / Receptionist etc..
• Airport taxes in Sri Lanka
• Arrival and departure taxes for Jordan and Israel (airport / border taxes)
• Visa fees for Jordan and Israel

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES
• Transportation to/from Colombo Airport
• Any Meals during transit at the Airports
• Travel Insurance covering health & baggage (Insurance Policy is a must for every passenger)

• Please Please note generally in case of any illness or accident, a 2 weeks hospital stay in overseas countries and repatriation by air generally cost approximately over US $ 50,000/-

• If payments are made by a Credit Card please check with your Bank for the free Travel Insurance cover, minimum of US $ 50,000 is required or You could purchase it through Superlink Travels.

US $ 75,000 Cover
- Up to 64 years - Rs 7,000/-
- Between 65 to 74 years - Rs 9,000/-
- Between 75 to 85 years - Rs 11,000/-
- (Maximum age limit 85 years)

• Excess baggage charges
• Liquor/Laundry
• Expenses of a personal nature

DEPOSIT :
Rs 100,000/- per person payable at the time of booking* Balance payment to be finalised (8) weeks prior to departure

CONDITIONS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION OF TOUR, THE FOLLOWING CHARGES MAY APPLY :
Between date of booking to (120) days from date of departure Rs 30,000/-
Between (120) to (60) days from date of departure Rs 100,000/-
Between (60) and (45) days from date of departure Rs 125,000/-
Between (45) to (30) days before departure Rs 150,000/-
Within (30) days - No Refund

• When bookings are made on twin sharing basis, your room mates are allocated according to the order in which bookings are made unless otherwise you have brought in your room mate at the time of booking. In the event if Superlink Travels is not in a position to provide you a room mate to share the room, that you will agree to stay in a Single room by paying the additional supplement for the Single room.

• Furthermore after the tour has commenced no single room could be made a double nor a double room made a single.

• Please note that when you are travelling with friends and relatives we cannot guarantee Rooms on the same floor at the hotel.

• Furthermore I’m also aware that I’m not entitled to any refund / unutilized service /due to return to your destination before accomplishing of tour

• I acknowledge that I am aware that Flight cancellations or inconvenience caused directly or  indirectly by force majeure / acts of God the airline or Superlink Travels will not be responsible in providing accommodation, I understand all such expenses will be borne by me.

• I’m also aware that my passport should be valid for at least for seven (07) months from the date of travel. If not, I also agree to renew my passport and forward it to Superlink Travels two (02) months prior to the departure.

• If the payment is made by Credit Card I’m also agree to pay an addition of 3% as administrative fee.

• Pilgrims from overseas:
I’m aware that I should arrive at least 24 hours prior to departure of tour in Sri Lanka to avoid missconnecting flights due to my delayed arrival and due to any rescheduling / early departure of flights. And on my return too after accomplish of my trip, my departure from Sri Lanka to my destination would be after 24 hours (This will avoid missing my onward flights to my destination due to late arrivals of my flight /flight schedule.

• I also understand that the balance / full payment has to be made 08 weeks prior to departure if not for any delayed payments I agree to pay 0.1% per day (maximum for 07 days) thereafter if I do not pay the balance amount within this period I’m aware it will be presumed as I have cancelled my trip and the above mentioned cancellation charges will apply

• Disfigured / Torn passports are not accepted, in the event if you have a disfigured / torn passport we suggest you to obtain a new Passport. In the event if you travel on a disfigured / torn Passport Superlink Travels will not be responsible for any issues at the Immigration, etc..