Project Description
05 Nights / 06 Days • Tour Code: ARM-011
Pilgrimage Tour of the Holy Land
Colombo → Amman → Nazareth → Galilee → Bethlehem → Jerusalem → Jericho → Amman → Colombo
Colombo (CMB)
Full Board (Daily B / L / D)
Private A/C Coach
English & Sinhala Speaking Guides
Detailed Holy Land Itinerary
DAY 01: Colombo / Amman / Border Crossing / Nazareth
Route: Colombo → Amman Flight → Sheikh Hussein Bridge Border → Nazareth
- Departure: Meet ARM Global Travels representative at Bandaranaike International Airport, complete immigration, and fly to Amman, Jordan.
- Border Crossing: Arrive in Amman in the afternoon. Transfer to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border to cross into Israel.
- Nazareth Sacred Sites: Drive to Nazareth and visit:
- St. Mary’s Well
- Church of the Annunciation: Where Angel Gabriel appeared to Virgin Mary.
- Church of St. Joseph: Built over the site of St. Joseph’s carpentry shop.
- Cana of Galilee: Site of Jesus’ first miracle (turning water into wine). Attend Holy Mass and renew your marriage vows.
Meals Included: Lunch in Coach & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Nazareth.
DAY 02: Sea of Galilee / Capernaum / Bethlehem
Route: Nazareth → Tiberias → Capernaum → Bethlehem
- Sea of Galilee Boat Ride: Drive through Tiberias and embark on a memorable boat ride across the Sea of Galilee.
- Jordan River Baptism: Experience a special baptism renewal service for pilgrims at the Yardenit Baptismal Site along the Jordan River. Enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch.
- Capernaum & Miraculous Sites:
- Capernaum: Known as the second home of Jesus; visit the ancient Synagogue and St. Peter’s House.
- Church of the Primacy of Peter: Where Jesus instructed disciples to cast their nets.
- Church of the Multiplication: Site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
- Mount of Beatitudes: Venue of the Sermon on the Mount; attend Holy Mass here.
- Transfer: Drive south to Bethlehem for check-in.
Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bethlehem.
DAY 03: Via Dolorosa / Jerusalem Old City / Ain Karem / Bethlehem
Location: Jerusalem & Surrounds
- Mount of Olives Holy Sites:
- Church of the Ascension & Pater Noster Church: Panoramic view of Al Aqsa Mosque & Dome of the Rock.
- Dominus Flevit Chapel: Where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Attend Mass).
- Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations & Church of Agony.
- Church of Mary Magdalene: (Time permitting extra stop).
- Old City Jerusalem & Via Dolorosa:
- Enter via St. Stephen’s Gate; visit the Pool of Bethesda & Church of St. Anne.
- Walk the sacred Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) through all stations to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Mt. Calvary & Golgotha) and the Garden Tomb.
- Ain Karem & Bethlehem Sites:
- Visit St. John the Baptist Church & Church of the Visitation in Ain Karem.
- Visit the Church of the Nativity (Birthplace of Jesus), Church of St. Catherine, and the Milk Grotto.
Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bethlehem.
DAY 04: Mount Zion / Bethany / Jericho / Dead Sea / Shepherd’s Field
Location: Mount Zion, Bethany, Jericho, & Dead Sea
- Mount Zion: Visit the Upper Room (built over King David’s Tomb), Dormition Abbey, Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, and the ancient Dungeon.
- Bethany & Jericho: Visit the House of Mary/Martha and Tomb of Lazarus. Drive to Jericho, view Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree, and see Qumran (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found).
- Dead Sea Experience: Float on the mineral-rich, buoyant waters of the Dead Sea (the lowest place on Earth).
- Shepherd’s Field: Attend Mass at Shepherd’s Field and pass by Rachel’s Tomb.
Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bethlehem.
DAY 05: Bethlehem / Amman Departure
Route: Bethlehem → Sheikh Hussein Bridge Border → Amman → Flight Departure
- Check-out & Border Transfer: Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Sheikh Hussein Bridge border for immigration exit back into Jordan.
- Amman Sightseeing: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit St. George’s Orthodox Church in Jordan.
- Airport Transfer: Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for your return flight to Colombo.
Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel & Lunch at Restaurant.
DAY 06: Arrive Colombo
Route: Amman Flight → Arrival at Colombo Airport
- Arrive safely at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
End of Sacred Pilgrimage Services!
Hotel Accommodations Envisaged
Nazareth Stay (01 Night)
3–4 Star Hotel in Nazareth with Breakfast & Dinner included.
Bethlehem Stay (03 Nights)
3–4 Star Hotel in Bethlehem with Breakfast & Dinner included.
Package Includes
- Colombo – Amman – Colombo Economy Class Return Air Ticket
- All transportation in private A/C coaches across Jordan & Israel
- 04 Nights accommodation (01 Nazareth / 03 Bethlehem) in 3–4 star hotels
- Full Board Meal Plan (Breakfast, daily lunches at quality restaurants, and dinners)
- Services of professional English & Sinhala-speaking tour guides
- Professional guiding fees & Holy Land spiritual program arrangements
Package Excludes
- Israel visa fees & border taxes
- Jordan dual-entry visa fees
- Compulsory Travel Insurance Policy
- Driver tips & guide gratuities
- Liquor & beverages consumed during meals
- Mini-bar food/beverages in hotel rooms & laundry charges
- Transportation to/from Colombo Airport
- Custom duties or excess baggage charges
Payment Terms & Voluntary Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms: A 50% advance deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance payment due 01 month prior to departure.
Voluntary Cancellation Charges:
- Between 60 – 30 days before departure: 25% of total tour cost.
- Between 30 – 20 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost.
- Between 20 – 15 days before departure: 75% of total tour cost.
- Within 15 days of departure: Strictly No Refund (100% charge).
