Holy Land, Jordan, & Dubai Pilgrimage

Under The Spiritual Direction Of Fr. Joseph Tabigue

Trip Coordinator: Roger Noriega

17 DAYS

FROM $4,499

Date

November 6 - 22, 2023

Activity Level

Moderate – High

Book By

5 / 6 / 2023

Group Limit

30

Pilgrimage Overview

Join Roger & Friends on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Jordan & Dubai

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Depart USA

Flights to Dubai

Depart for your overnight flights to Dubai with meals and beverages served aloft.

DAY 2

Arrive Dubai

Transfer to Hotel

Today we arrive in the beautiful city of Dubai. After visa formalities we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Dubai (Dinner)

DAY 3

Dubai City Tour

Dinner Cruise

This morning we begin with a city tour of the main highlights of Dubai with its high rising towers of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. There is time for lunch in the city of Dubai, before continuing to our hotel in time to get ready for our 2-hour dinner cruise at the creek of Dubai. Continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Dubai (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 4

Dubai

Excursion to Abu Dhabi

This morning we depart for our full day in Abu Dhabi. On the way we will pass through Jebel Ali port, the largest port in the world made by man, to the capital of UAE. We will admire the Mosque of Sheikh Zayed, the third largest in the world, as well as his tomb. We will continue to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the area of ministers. Arrival at the Corniche street that is compared with Manhattan for its Skyline. International buffet lunch in hotel restaurant 5 *. Stop for photos at the Emirates Palace hotel. We continue to Al Batee area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Then we will make a stop at the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that offers an interesting insight into the emirate’s past. The traditional aspects of the desert lifestyle, which include a bonfire with coffee makers, a goat hair tent and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open museum. Finally, when returning to Dubai we pass through the Ferrari park for some free time for pictures and shopping. Overnight: Dubai (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 5

Dubai

Miracle Gardens / Safari Dinner

This morning we spend time at the beautiful Miracle Garden. The afternoon is at leisure. We then head back to the hotel for some rest before we leave for our evening safari dinner. Overnight: Dubai (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 6

Depart to Dubai

Flights to Amman

This morning we take our flights to Amman. After visa formalities we meet our guide and driver and head to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Amman (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 7

Petra

Siq, Treasury

This morning we drive to Petra. Once we arrive, we enjoy a walking tour of Petra. It begins with a walk through the Siq to the Treasury. Continue through the main street with the magnificent structures on each side carved into the mountains, to the colonnaded street, ending at the Petra museum. Lose yourself in the history of the Nabateans who meticulously carved massive structures out of the rose-colored sandstone. See the influence of the people that followed including the architecture of the mighty Romans and a beautiful Byzantine chapel decorated with ancient, stunning mosaics that have been carefully preserved. This evening we continue to Amman for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight. Overnight: Amman (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 8

Mt Nebo

Madaba

This morning we head to Mt. Nebo where Moses was laid to rest, and where the late Pope John Paul II tread on his first pilgrimage of the millennium. Visit the Sanctuary at Nebo: the memorial of Moses, the presumed site of his death and burial place, and a center for the pilgrimages since early Christian times. You’ll be inspired by the biblical feel from start to finish as you experience this divine tour. Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, for this is where Moses was buried. The site’s other name is Pisgah: “And Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah which is opposite Jericho.” Continue to our Dead Sea Resort hotel where you will have the remainder of the day to relax and enjoy its amenities Overnight: Dead Sea (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 9

Mt Tabor

Cana

This morning we cross the Jordanian / Israeli border and head to Mt Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Later we visit Cana where Jesus preformed his first miracle, turning water into wine; here we have a chance to renew wedding vows. This evening we continue to Galilee for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 10

The Ministry of Christ in the Galilee

Tiberias, Boat Ride on Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mt. Of Beatitudes

Some of today’s highlights are a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to see the synagogue and St Peter’s house, a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given, to Tabgha to see the splendid mosaic about the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter’s Primacy where Peter was told ” Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy or Mt Beatitudes. Overnight: Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 11

Acre

Templars Tunnels

This morning we drive West to Acre for the visit of the Old City Visitors center. Visit of the Templars Tunnels. Continue withe visit of the Arab “shuk” (open market) Drive to Kibbutz “Lohamei Haget’ao” for the visit of the museum of the Jewish Resistance. Return to our hotel for overnight. Overnight: Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 12

Galilee

Mt Carmel, Stella Maris, Nazareth, Basilica of The Annunciation

We start our morning with a visit to the Basilica of Annunciation in Nazareth where we will celebrate Mass and visit Mary’s well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel. We then drive through the Carmel Mountains heading to Haifa, where we visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. Visit the Roman and Crusader ruins. Continue to Muhraka where Elijah confronted the false prophets of Baal and where the Carmelite Order was started. Next, we head to the nearby city of Jaffa where we will visit the old historic port of Jaffa and the Church of St. Peter. We continue to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 13

Bethlehem

Church of Visitation, Shepherd’s Fields, Church of The Nativity

Today we begin by heading to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St John the Baptist and to the Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the ‘Magnificat’. In the afternoon, we drive to the Shepherd’s Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Then we visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem that stands upon the site where Jesus was born. Mass in Bethlehem or the Shepherds Fields. Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 14

Jerusalem, The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours

Mt Olives, Palm Sunday, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane

This morning we head to Mt. of Olives and visit the Church of Pater Noster with the Lord’s Prayer in many languages, and the Ascension from where He ascended to Heaven. Walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then to Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest. Visit the cave of betrayal then the cave of Assumption of Mary to heaven. Continue to visit the Wailing Wall, the most holy place for Jews. Nearby is the Dome of the Rock and the Temple Mount. We exit at Mt Zion. At the Cenacle we visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper. Next, we go to Dormition Abbey where we believe the Blessed Mary died. We end the day at St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied Him thrice. Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 15

The Way of The Cross

Via Dolorosa

After breakfast we head to Jerusalem and start our visit with St Anne Church (the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary). Continue to view the Sisters of Zion, Ecce Homo where Pilate proclaimed “Behold the man.” Next, we retrace the last steps of Jesus as we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City praying the Stations of the Cross at each station shrine, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Finally, we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 16

The Wilderness

Bethany, Jericho, Mt Temptation, Jordan River, Qumran

We begin our day with a visit to Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. At the oasis town of Jericho, visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. We then visit the Jordan River and the authentic baptismal site of Our Lord. Next at Qumran you will look, literally only a stone’s throw away, into the cave where the original Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We return to our hotel for our farewell dinner and restful overnight. Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 17

Depart Holy Land

Return Flights Home

We bid farewell to the Holy Land and will remember our pilgrimage for a lifetime.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4-5 Star Hotels
Roundtrip Flights
Air-conditioned Motor Coach
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
Entrance Fees as per itinerary
All Meals per Itinerary

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What Our Customers Are Saying

"We will always remember that experience - one of the greatest memories of our lifetime. So glad you were there! We appreciated the good experience of the travel guides. They made us feel comfortable, were very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot. George was incredible to watch and listen to. We appreciated the fact that he started every day with a scripture reading that was based on what we were going to see that day. He made the Holy Land come to life for us and was able to make everything so interesting.”

Artie Davidson

"I just wanted to personally thank you for such a blessed and grace-filled pilgrimage. It was amazing and I was very much impressed. Please extend my thanks to George for being the best tour guide that a pilgrim could have. On behalf of the group, thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to experience the Holy land in a spiritual and Christian way!!! I will keep in touch with you for the next Holy land pilgrimage.”

Alicia Policarpio

"There are so many things to thank you for, but let me say that all of us had a pilgrimage of a life-time; this was my third pilgrimage to the Holy Land and was by far the best."

Deacon Donato Lucero

"I want to thank you for the wonderful tour of the Holy Land and Jordan. It is always a joy and inspiration to lead these tours, and I know that our people enjoy the special accommodations and events."

Fr. Michael J. Shea

"My trip to the Holy Land arranged by Issa Qumsieh was above and beyond my expectations. All was organized down to the last detail. Our arrival in Tel Aviv was welcomed by our guide George and driver Basann, who were waiting at the airport. Throughout our trip, our guide and bus driver were always prompted and ensured our safety. They guaranteed visitation to all historical sites in a timely manner. All hotel accommodations were optimal with meals provided. In the future when traveling overseas I will leave all travel plans to Issa Qumsieh with Holy Land travel. I have great confidence any travels plans will be handled with efficiency and professionalism. I highly recommend Holy Land travel / Issa Qumsieh to my friends, relatives and peers."

Eleanor Miranda

"We’ve just returned from our visit to the Holy Land with Father Vitus and I must say, it was an experience of a lifetime thanks to you and your family. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the moment we landed safely back in Albuquerque your efforts to ensure we all had a wonderful and safe experience was evident. Even though you did not travel with us on this particular tour I felt you were with us every step of the way. Upon our departure from Albuquerque you were at the airport to wish us safe travels and you were there upon our return."

Catherine Penick

"We just came back home and cannot stop talking about the pilgrimage. We have been to the Holy Land before but this is much better. It was very well planned. It is an A+."

Larry Martinez

"Happy New Year! The trip was awesome and a wonderful experienced. You are right; Claudia was an excellent tour guide and Oscar Jordan too. Thanks for giving us these wonderful tour guide. Someday we plan to go back to this tour. It is addictive. We have been almost all over the world but this is emotionally moving."

Fe Buenconsejo

“Indeed, we had a most memorable experience visiting all the holy/cultural sites in France, Spain, and Portugal. In retrospect, this awesome pilgrimage, under the direction of our Spiritual Guide, Fr. Ven, has culminated into a deeper spiritual growth. How privileged we were to have him accompany us!"

Eddie and Phyllis

"Good day. I just want to say thanks for outstanding service we received during Holy Land tour last Oct 19-31 (with Fr. Ven's Group from San Diego, CA). We enjoyed it very much."

Val Cortez

"We are back safe home after 10 days away. I just want to thank you for the beautiful and spiritual trip. That it is a very memorable and experience pilgrimage. Especially we were able to visit your family. I made a picture with your Mom and also your sisters and family. Send my nice regards to them. I missed them. I appreciate that we could go to the milk grotto that was out of the itinerary. Thank you abundantly and I will recommend people to travel with your travel agent to Holy Land. God bless."

Mariani

"The Hotels, destinations, guides, food, busses were beyond my expectations. Everyone was professional, solicitous and friendly. I felt the guides were knowledgeable and eager to take us to places of interest to all the pilgrims."

Monsignor Richard Olona

"We were a small family group who folded into the larger Fr. Martin group from St. Louis. We felt welcomed and accepted into their 'family'. The pace was aggressive, which we needed to be able to see everything. Both guides, Enza in Rome and Nadi in Israel were wonderful about informing the group how far we would be walking to the next site and the terrain. They were awesome at making accommodations for those who needed to adjust the speed. Enza worked hard to get us tickets to the Sistine Chapel on short notice and Nadi dealt with several pilgrims with health issues on the trip. He made us comfortable with the care our family member was receiving at the Israeli hospital. They were both extremely knowledgeable. We felt safe and cared for the entire trip. We would whole heartedly endorse this trip to anyone who asks for a referral. Deacon Dennis and Kim Patrick Guthrie Center, Iowa"

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