MARCH 2026 tour To Israel & JORDAN

After landing in Queen Alia International airport in Amman, we will meet our tour guide, and then we

will head to our hotel to check in.

● Mount Nebo is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites in Jordan. According to the

Bible, it is where Moses stood to glimpse the Promised Land before his death.

Biblical reference – Deuteronomy 34:1-4

● Mukawir, known as Machaerus in ancient times, is a hilltop fortress steeped in Biblical history. It is

believed to be the site where John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed, as described in the

Gospels.

Bible reference – Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:17-29.

Nestled in northern Jordan, Um Qais and Mar Elias offer a profound connection to Biblical history.

Um Qais, ancient Gadara, is where Jesus performed the miracle of casting demons into a herd of

swine (Matthew 8:28-34). Perched on a hill, it boasts panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee, the

Golan Heights, and the Jordan Valley, inviting reflection on this miraculous event.

A short drive away, Mar Elias is believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Elijah, one of the Old

Testament’s most significant figures. The serene site includes ancient ruins and a modern church,

where pilgrims honor Elijah’s legacy and his ascent to heaven in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:11).

● Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, is a significant site for Christians due to its mention in the Bible as

the region where Jesus performed the miracle of casting demons into a herd of swine. This

Decapolis city boasts well-preserved Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, colonnaded streets,

and ancient churches. Bible reference – Mark 5:1-20

● Mar Elias, located near Ajloun. This site is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of the

prophet Elijah. The serene hilltop location features the ruins of a Byzantine church and offers a

peaceful atmosphere for reflection.

● Entrance into the Promised Land through Allenby Border Crossing

● Jericho. Right after the baptism, Jesus was led by Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by

Satan. Two thousand years long tradition claims it happened on the hills to the West from Jericho.

Jesus was tempted there for 40 days and nights but overcame it victoriously. Today there is

Orthodox monastery at the top of the Mount of Temptation over the city of Jericho. After the

conquest of Jericho, Joshua cursed the city and in the Old Testament in original language

(Hebrew) it is called “city of dates”. Indeed, Jericho has one of the best dates in the world and a

beautiful marketplace for that which is known around the world.

Bible reference – Luke 4:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15

● Mount of Temptation is regarded as the mountain on which Christ was tempted by the devil during

his 40-day fast. Jesus is tempted by the devil: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

● Qumran – congregation of hermits in the Judean Desert in the North-West corner of the Dead

Sea. It was founded around 150 years before Jesus was born and was active during the Savior’s

life-time. Qumran Congregation (or “Sons of Light”) ceased to exist some 140 years after Jesus’

death on the Cross. In 1947 the Dead Sea Scrolls were found at the site; the collection of the scrolls

includes copies of the Holy Scriptures and administrative correspondence. John the Baptist might

become a member of the Congregation.

● Continue to the Dead Sea. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea which, at 400m below sea level, is

the lowest place on earth. Take a mud-bath and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural

Dead Sea mud. Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the

mineral rich mud, that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Return transfer to pick up point.

● Lunch break

● The Church of the Nativity

● Shepherd’s Fields

Overnight: Olive Tree Hotel Jerusalem

● The Garden Tomb Association only maintains this as a possible site for Christ’s burial, some tour

guides of the site are convinced of the authenticity. They note the large cistern nearby, which

proves the area must have been a garden in Jesus’s day. They claim that marks of Christian

veneration at the tomb also prove its sanctity throughout the ages. After we back to our hotel for

Dinner and Overnight.

● Mount of Olives. “As mountains surround Jerusalem…” Mount of Olives is one of those mountains

that surround the city from the eastern side. Jesus, while staying in Bethany, made His way to

Jerusalem and the Temple walking back and forth on the mountain slopes. From there He

ascended to heaven, prophet Zachariah wrote that the Messiah would come and put His foot on the

Mount of Olives. Here, on the mountain, King David wept for his son Absalom. We would study the

key places in the city that Christ visited on that Passover festival 2000 years ago. Bible reference – 2

Samuel 15:30; Zechariah 14:4; Matthew 21:1

● Dominus Flevit – The Lord wept. This is the place mentioned in the Gospels where Christ wept

over Jerusalem.

Bible reference – Luke 19:41-44; Mark 13:2-4

● Gethsemane – in Hebrew means “olive press” is situated at the bottom of the western slope of

the Mount of Olives. After the Passover meal, Jesus went there with His disciples, where He got

arrested and taken to interrogation in the household of Ana – father-in-law of the acting high priest

Caiaphas. Beautiful Church of Agony, or the Church of all the Nations dominates the area there and

commemorates fervent prayer of Christ, asking His heavenly Father to take aside this bitter

cup of sufferings, and His arrest.

Bible reference – Luke 22:39; John 17; Mark 14: 32-42

● Church of St. Anna and the Pools of Bethesda.

● Via Delarosa – or the Way of the Cross. The way that Jesus made from the Praetorium where

Pilates finally condemned Him to death to the Golgotha where He was crucified. There are 14

Stations of the Cross that commemorate different events which took place while Jesus was carrying

His cross on Golgotha. It weaves its way through the Old City of Jerusalem from the Church of

Condemnation to the Holy Sepulcher, the church built in 12 AD by Crusaders, and today is divided

between 6 congregations. The place where the Cross stood and the empty tomb

where Christ’s body was put in are in the Church of Holy Sepulcher.

Bible reference – Matthew 27:31; Mark 15:16-25

● Church of the Holy Sepulcher stands on the grounds which once had two hills. One of the hills was

called Golgotha, or Calvary for its resemblance to a skull, that is the place where the Crucifixion took

place. Another hill was nearby, there was a new burial cave in which the Body of Christ was buried,

and from where He was risen. Today the church is divided between Catholics, Orthodox, Armenians,

Syrians, Copts and Ethiopians. This is the most Holy place for the Christians all around the world.

Bible reference – Luke 23:26-55

● Lunch break

● Mount Zion. In the biblical times this hill was called the Western Hill, where mostly Sadducees

lived. This pretty big area has several important biblical places where the Lord Almighty performed

great signs and miracles. The upper room – where Jesus and His disciples had the Passover dinner

is there. The Holy Spirit which descended down on the Apostles as flames of fire on the Pentecost

was poured down there. The synagogue “King David’s Tomb” is there too. Not far from there, there

is the Church of Ingalicante where Peter rejected Jesus three times. The “falling asleep” of the Virgin

Mary, believed to have occurred at the site of the Church of the Dormition.

Bible reference – John 13

● Ingallicantu – Church of Rejection. The church stands on the property of Ana – father-in-law of the

high priest Caiaphas, where Jesus Christ was interrogated. It is here, Apostle Peter being scared,

rejected Christ three times, exactly as He prophesied. Underground dungeon of the prison that used

to be here in those times.

Bible reference – Mark 14:66-72

● Western Wall – Wailing Wall. Small piece of a sustaining wall of the Temple platform – what is left

from the Temple of God that Jesus and His disciples visited which was completely destroyed by

Romans in 70 AD. Today the Western Wall is the most sacred place for all the Jews in the world. It

is also a place much visited by the Christians.

Overnight: Olive Tree Hotel Jerusalem

● Mt Tabor. Besides the traditional place of the transfiguration of Christ and meeting Moses and

Elijah on the mount, Tabor was mentioned several times in the Old Testament as a spot where great

things took place. We would study the place of the Tabor Mountain in the biblical narrative with the

accent on the transfiguration of Jesus. Also, we would visit the beautiful Church of Transfiguration

built by Italian architect Antonio Berlucci.

Bible reference – Matthew 17:1-13

● Basilica of Annunciation – The Basilica stands on the territory of ancient Nazareth, upon the

household of Mary’s family. It commemorates one of the most important moments in the human

history. The importance of this place is expressed in the writing on the façade of the church – The

Word became Flash, and Lived Among Us! Here Angel Gabriel came down to Mary with the Good

News that she would conceive and give birth to a Child who will save His people from theirs

transgressions, and He will be named Jesus.

Bible reference – Luke 1:26-38

● St. Joseph’s Church in Nazareth is a significant Christian religious site located in the city where,

according to tradition, the Holy Family lived. The church is dedicated to Saint Joseph, the earthly

father of Jesus. It is a beautiful and historic place of worship and pilgrimage, characterized by its

stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance. St. Joseph’s Church stands as a symbol of devotion

to Saint Joseph and is an integral part of Nazareth’s religious and cultural heritage.

● JP

Overnight: Grand New Hotel in Nazareth.

● Mount of Beatitudes is one of the key places on the path of Jesus in the Galilee. Up top this

mountain, Jesus Christ spoke the words of the Sermon on a Mount, some scholars call it “The

Constitution of the Kingdom”. If you read only this sermon you would understand the whole

teaching of the Messiah, the immense greatness of His love and grace.

Bible reference – Matthew 5-7

● Tabgha – the place where Christ performed a miracle of multiplication of bread and fish. Also,

● Mt Tabor. Besides the traditional place of the transfiguration of Christ and meeting Moses and

Elijah on the mount, Tabor was mentioned several times in the Old Testament as a spot where great

things took place. We would study the place of the Tabor Mountain in the biblical narrative with the

accent on the transfiguration of Jesus. Also, we would visit the beautiful Church of Transfiguration

built by Italian architect Antonio Berlucci.

Bible reference – Matthew 17:1-13

● Basilica of Annunciation – The Basilica stands on the territory of ancient Nazareth, upon the

household of Mary’s family. It commemorates one of the most important moments in the human

history. The importance of this place is expressed in the writing on the façade of the church – The

Word became Flash, and Lived Among Us! Here Angel Gabriel came down to Mary with the Good

News that she would conceive and give birth to a Child who will save His people from theirs

transgressions, and He will be named Jesus.

Bible reference – Luke 1:26-38

● St. Joseph’s Church in Nazareth is a significant Christian religious site located in the city where,

according to tradition, the Holy Family lived. The church is dedicated to Saint Joseph, the earthly

father of Jesus. It is a beautiful and historic place of worship and pilgrimage, characterized by its

stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance. St. Joseph’s Church stands as a symbol of devotion

to Saint Joseph and is an integral part of Nazareth’s religious and cultural heritage.

● JP

Overnight: Grand New Hotel in Nazareth.

DAY 6 Saturday, 08 Nov 2025● Entrance into the Promised Land through Allenby Border Crossing

● We will visit the Citadel for historical insights, explore the Roman Amphitheater, wander through

the bustling streets of Downtown Amman to experience local culture and cuisine, and take in

panoramic views from the Rainbow Street area.

the parable of a sower was told in these grounds. There is a beautiful Church of Multiplication. Bible

reference – Matthew 13:1; Mark 4:1; Luke 9:13

● The Bible calls this place “town of Jesus”, for Christ Himself chose Capernaum as kind of a

base of His ministry around the Sea of Galilee. Many miracles and wonders were performed in

Capernaum but not one local guy ever repented. That’s why Jesus, in fact, cursed the whole area

around Capernaum: Chorazin, Bet Zaidah… We will read some portions from the Gospels to have

wide insight into what happened in Capernaum during the lifetime of the Messiah.

Bible reference – Mark 1:21-28; Mark 2:1-7

● Boat ride with Jordan Francis Holy Water Ltd on the Sea of Galilee.

● Katze Ha-Nahal Restaurant. Nice place to have a lunch at the waters of the Sea of Galilee

● Yardenit – is the traditional site of the baptism. Christians from all the world come here to get

baptized in the waters of Jordan, exactly as Jesus did two thousand years ago. Besides, we will

feel the refreshing water of Jordan.

Bible reference – John 1

● Cana of Galilee is a small village on the way from Nazareth down to the regions of Tiberias

where the Savior performed His first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding ceremony. We

would talk about weddings in Israel in Biblical times and learn why it is so important in order to get

a deeper understanding of some words of Christ.

Bible reference – John 2:1-12

Overnight: Grand New Hotel in Nazareth.

● Mt Tavor. Besides the traditional place of the transfiguration of Christ and meeting Moses and Elijah on the mount, Tavor was mentioned several times in the Old Testament as a spot where great things took place. We would study the place of the Tavor Mountain in the biblical narrative with the accent on the transfiguration of Jesus. Also, we would visit the beautiful Church of Transfiguration built by Italian architect Antonio Berlucci.
Bible reference – Matthew 17:1-13
● Mount of Beatitudes is one of the key places on the path of Jesus in the Galilee. Up top this
mountain, Jesus Christ spoke the words of the Sermon on a Mount, some scholars call it “The Constitution of the Kingdom”. If you read only this sermon you would understand the whole teaching of the Messiah, the immense greatness of His love and grace.

Bible reference – Matthew 5-7

● Tabgha – the place where Christ performed a miracle of multiplication of bread and fish. Also, the parable of a sower was told in these grounds. There is a beautiful Church of Multiplication.
Bible reference – Matthew 13:1; Mark 4:1; Luke 9:13
● Capernaum. The Bible calls this place “town of Jesus”, for Christ Himself chose Capernaum as kind of a base of His ministry around the Sea of Galilee. Many miracles and wonders were performed in Capernaum but not one local guy ever repented. That’s why Jesus, in fact, cursed the whole area around Capernaum: Chorazin, Bet Zaidah… We will read some portions from the Gospels to have wide insight into what happened in Capernaum during the lifetime of the Messiah.

Bible reference – Mark 1:21-28; Mark 2:1-7

● Boat ride with Jordan Francis Holy Water Ltd on the Sea of Galilee.
● Cana of Galilee is a small village on the way from Nazareth down to the regions of Tiberias
where the Savior performed His first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding ceremony. We would talk about weddings in Israel in Biblical times and learn why it is so important in order to get a deeper understanding of some words of Christ.
Bible reference – John 2:1-12

Overnight: Grand New Hotel in Nazareth.

● Entrance into the Promised Land through Allenby Border Crossing

● We will visit the Citadel for historical insights, explore the Roman Amphitheater, wander through

the bustling streets of Downtown Amman to experience local culture and cuisine, and take in

panoramic views from the Rainbow Street area.

● After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure. We will pray together for a safe trip back.