Turkey - India-Israel
Day 1: Flight from USA to Istanbul (Turkey).
Dinner, breakfast and onboard movies.
Day 2: Arrival in Istanbul.
Assistance at the airport by representatives of aviatours. On the way to our hotel we visit the majestic and elegant Blue Mosque, so called because of its interior decorations. We rested in our hotel and we met for dinner.
Day 3: Istanbul.
Today we visit the Byzantine Hippodrome and then the St. Sophia which for 1000 years was the largest church in the world. We also conduct the visit Topkapi Palace - the residence of the Ottoman sultans, famous for its fine collection of jewelry and porcelain. Going through the Aqueduct of Valens. The last stop is the Church of St. Saviour in Chora, which contains a unique collection of frescoes and mosaics of the Byzantine era. In the afternoon we will take our flight to New Delhi in India.
Day 4: Arrival in New Delhi
at dawn. Transfer to Jaipur. Visit the city of Jaipur, built by Maharaja (King) Sawai Jai Singh. It is a picturesque town of many cultural influences. Here we visit the Palace of Winds and the City Palace where descendants still live the last Maharaja. Overnight
Day 5: Agra
Today we visit the Amber Fort with Elephant. The temple Bajai. Transfer to Agra. En route visit to Fatehpur Sikri was the capital in the past until it was left by lack of water. That place is recognized by UNESCO as a world site "HERITAGE". Overnight in Agra.
Day 6: Delhi
In the morning (the best time to visit is at sunrise) visit the famous Taj Mahal-RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD return to hotel for breakfast. Continue on to the Agra Fort. In the evening transfer to Delhi. On the way stop to visit the mausoleum of Akbar at Sikandra - an impressive building made of red stone and marble. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 7: New Delhi, the capital of India.
Full day sightseeing in the city including riding rickshaws to visit the old city market. An unforgettable experience. Visit the new city buildings for government and president. We will see the mixture of Hindus and Muslim monuments. The impressive tower of India. Overnight
Day 8: Flight to Israel
Wake early for your flight to Israel (05:10). Afternoon arrival in Tel Aviv, where he will meet aviatours staff who will assist at the airport. We drive to our hotel in the Galilee. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Capernaum / Tabgha / Mount of Beatitudes / Magdala / Jordan River
After breakfast we will be guided in a boat on the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (Matt. 4:13) and visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Byzantine chapel at the site of the Casa de San Pedro. Then visit Tabgha, where Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30-46), the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. high Galilee Tyre, Sidon, 5:1-12) and Magdala where came Mary Magdalene. Our last visit will end in the Jordan River baptism site where those who wish may renew their baptismal vows in this unique place. Arrive in Tiberias for dinner and overnight
Day 10: Haifa / Mount Carmel. Cana, Nazareth,
the city where he grew up (Luke: 26-38). Excavations of Megiddo seránuestra underground tunnel next stop today. Biblica is a city located on the Valley of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). Then visit Mount Carmel where we have a view over the valley of Megiddo, and Gardens in Haifa Bahii. Mount Hermon Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 11: Jerusalem
After breakfast visit the Road to Emmaus where our Lord Jesus Christ broke bread with the two disciples, then we'll go to the old city Marqueta Jerusalem. Mount of Olives (EZ 11,23), and the Chapel of the Ascension. We proceed to the Pit Besteda where Jesus healed the paralytic who was 38 bedridden. the via dolorosa way that Jesus walked on Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane (Mt 26:30-56) and visit the Church of All Nations. The bus will take us through the Kidron Valley, (we see Absalom's Pillar and the Tomb of Zechariah). Proceed to Mount Zion, to the upper room where the Last Supper took place (Matt. 26:26-35), and in the vicinity of the tomb of King David. Outside the Damascus Gate on Nablus Road is a lovely garden containing a tomb. It is the famous "Garden Tomb" near Golgotha where our Lord was resurrected (John 19 17-41). One of the most important places for Christianity where we can pray and meditate. Arrive at the tunnel of the Rabbis. In our hotel will enjoy a nice dinner and spend the night.
Day 12: New Town Jerusalem.
After breakfast visit the modern city of Jerusalem, near the famous chandelier Israeli Parliament (Knesset), the Museum of Yad Va Shem (Holocaust Museum). Then return to the Old City and visit the Wailing Wall (Western Wall), the last remnant of the Temple built by King Herod, and (or Israel Museum where we can see the original Dead Sea scrolls and model Jerusalem in the time of Jesus.'ll go to the ancient city of David. Afternoon visit Bethlehem - the Church of the Nativity, The Cave of milk, and the Shepherds Field. At our hotel will enjoy a nice dinner and then we Transfer to the airport for our flight back home.
Day 13: Flight back home
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