Fr. Gerard Deveza
October 22, 2019
Egypt, Holy Land, Jordan
Experience holy moments in the holy places where our forefathers have lived. Embark on a 13-day Pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible (Egypt, Holy Land and Jordan) with Fr. Gerard Deveza leaving on October 22, 2019. May this unique Holy Land Tour help you get closer to God.
Begin your pilgrimage in Cairo, the cradle of civilization and beacon of religion. Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Peruse through one of the world’s most important collections of ancient artefacts, including the glittering treasures of Tutankhamun and other great pharoahs at the Egyptian Museum.
Retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. Visit the 4th century Saints Sergius and Bacchus church, which sits above a cave where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed at the end of their flight into Egypt. Hike into the sunrise on Mount Sinai, also known as the Mountain of Moses, believed to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
Leave for Israel and begin your Holy Land Tour by crossing the Taba Border into Israel. Drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. Enjoy a dip in the salty waters, where you will float endlessly. Cover yourself with mud steeped with minerals and quite good for the skin. Onwards to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood. Drive to Mount Tabor, site of Jesus’ transfiguration.
While on pilgrimage, pilgrims will have the chance to renew their baptismal vows at the River Jordan and married couples-pilgrims will renew their marriage vows at the Church of First Miracle in Cana. Travel onwards to the holy town of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Touch the silver star which marks the exact place where He was born.
Head off to Jerusalem, a city holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims. A high point of the pilgrimage takes place when the Stations of the Cross are prayed at the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) in the Old City of Jerusalem. Here, pilgrims walk the route that Jesus took between His condemnation by Pilate and His crucifixion and burial.
Wind down your pilgrimage with a visit to the ancient lost city of Petra, Jordan. Literally carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink and sandstone cliff, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the world’s most stunning archaeological sites. Visit Mount Nebo in Jordan, the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land by Yahweh. See the Moses Sanctuary, a memorial of Moses on the site of his death and burial place.
Embark on a unique Holy Land Tour. Join a Pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible with Fr. Gerard Deveza leaving on October 22, 2019. As a true pilgrim, walk prayerfully and devoutly in the steps of the Lord with openness to the movement of the Spirit of Jesus in your life.
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READ MORE +No Visa is required for PH, US or EU citizens going to the Holy Land.
Jordan and Egypt Visas will be prepared for you.
A Passport with 6-month validity is required.
1) US$ 500.00 deposit is required upon reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid for 6 months from the date of departure) and Pilgrim’s Profile.
2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than thirty (30) days before departure date.
3) The following cancellation charges will apply:
> 45 days before departure date – US$ 300.00
> 30 days before departure date – 50% of the Tour Cost
> 20 days prior to departure date – Full tour cost will be forfeited.
TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE Philippine Travel Tax of PHP 1,620.00, airport taxes, visa fees and documentation expenses, insurance, hospitalization and other medical expenses, tours and transportation during free periods, porterage of extra pieces of luggage in excess of maximum allocation (20 kgs.), drinks and beverages taken during meals, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, fax, room service, and other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.
EXECUTIVE RESOURCES, INC. has arranged for the various tour services to be performed under the responsibility of various contractors. Executive Resources, Inc., its employees or its subagents therefore only act as agents for the contractors providing the various services described in the tour and accept no responsibility or liability in connection with losses or accidental expenses due to delays of schedule, overbooking, defaults or “force majeure”. All tours and arrangements are subject to the general conditions specified by each contractor. Tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without prior notice. When making a tour booking, the passenger acknowledges and accepts the foregoing conditions.
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