The 2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
with Bishop Larry Silva AND THE CONGREGATION OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & Mary (U.S. Province)
With Splendors of Jordan Extension
October 07 - 18, 2018


Tour B Itinerary

Sunday, October 07, 2018 - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Please see Tour A for Holy Land. Below is the Jordan extension.

Thursday, October 18, 2018 (Amman)

- Pick up from the hotel in Jerusalem and drive to the Allenby or Sheikh Hussein border crossing. Enter Jordan and proceed to Jerash - city of the Decapolis, located about 30 miles north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths, the hill-top temple, etc.
- Then drive to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian capital.
- Overnight in Amman
- Our hotel, REGENCY PALACE, is a 4-star hotel, located in the heart of Jordan's capital city, Amman. Its modern design has an architectural style evocative of the great Arab tradition of palace building. The 257 rooms are equipped with phone, satellite TV, music, minibar, safe, individual climate control and 24-hour room service. The hotel has 2 restaurants including Trader Vic’s and 3 bars, Healthclub and indoor pool. www.theregencyhotel.com

Friday, October 19, 2018 (Petra)

- Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the holy land and ruins of historical sites. Continue with a short drive to Mount Nebo, traditionally believed to be the site from which Moses viewed the Promised Land. Enjoy the sweeping view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea and visit the remains of a Byzantine church.
- Continue to the Shobak crusader castle and then continue to Petra for overnight.
- Our hotel, MOVENPICK NABATEAN CASTLE, is located just 10 minutes from the entrance to the ancient site of Petra. The hotel is set on a hillside with spectacular views over the Great Rift Valley. Designed by award winning architect Rasem Badran, the hotel offers 90 guest rooms, spacious and elegant public areas and extensive recreational facilities. All guest rooms have a/c, cable TV, mini-bar and hair dryer. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, indoor pool, fully equipped gym and library. http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/hotels/Petra_Nabatean_Castle/welcome.htm

Saturday, October 20, 2018 (Amman)

- After breakfast, set out for a tour of Petra. Travel on horseback to the siq (canyon) and then continue on foot through the siq to Petra. Known as Sela Edom or Red Rock City, Petra was the capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century BCE. to the 2nd Century CE. Just some of the sites you’ll see as you walk through the ancient city are the famous Treasury (actually a tomb of a Nabatean king), the field of tombs, obelisks, and the Altar, located at a high point from which you can view the whole of the rock city.
- Return to Amman for overnight.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

- After breakfast, drive to the border and on to Tel Aviv.
- Or, transfer to Queen Alia Airport for your flight to the USA.

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