Visiting the Homeland of Israelis

Day 1 – SFO – TEL AVIV

The group will gather at the airport to board the flight to Israel. Guests will spend the night on the plane.

Day 2 – TEL AVIV – CAESAREA – NADARET

Upon arrival at Tel Aviv airport, a vehicle and guide will meet the group to begin the tour:

• Caesarea City – an ancient Roman city, rebuilt by King Herod the Great in the 20s BC, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Visit the Caesarea Dam. – built by King Herod between 23 and 13 BC to bring water into the city.
• Star of the Sea Monastery – Stella Maris (if open and time permits).
• Enjoy a panoramic view of the Bahai Gardens from above.. This place is renowned as one of the 30 most beautiful gardens in Europe, and is recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage site.

After lunch, the group departed for Nazareth to visit:

• Basilica of the Annunciation – built right on the site of the house where the Virgin Mary lived years ago.
• Visit the Cave of the Messenger of the Faith.
• St. Joseph the Carpenter Church.
• Church of the Angel Gabriel, the Well of the Virgin Mary.
• Attend daily Mass.

After dinner, the group will be transferred back to the hotel for check-in and rest. Overnight stay in Nazareth.

Day 3 – NAZARET – TABGHA – NAZARET

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tabgha. The tour guide will take the group on a sightseeing tour:

• Church of the Multiplication of Bread – the northwestern region of the Sea of Galilee, where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place, with five loaves and two fish.
• Church of the Supreme Authority of St. Peter – the place where God entrusted Saint Peter with shepherding His sheep.
• Bat Phuc Mountain – The Eight Beatitudes
• To Capernaum – Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, it is closely associated with the New Testament. Visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue in Capernaum, located north of the Sea of Galilee, and St. Peter's Basilica – built on the site of St. Peter's former home.
• Bat Phuc Mountain – The Eight Beatitudes.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee from the mountain. Visitors can also admire the Golan Heights from afar. In 1967, Israel regained control of its country in a conflict with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Within just six days, Tel Aviv achieved a complete victory, seizing many areas, including the Golan Heights. This place is a source of great pride.

Jewish moat.

Guests will have lunch with St. Peter's Fish. and continue the journey:

• Take a scenic boat trip on the Sea of Galilee. – the place where Jesus taught about the Kingdom of Heaven and performed miracles, walking on water, commanding the waves and storms to be still…
• Climb Mount Tabor to visit the Church of the Transfiguration. – the place where Jesus was transfigured before his disciples.
• Visit the Wedding Chapel of Cana – the place where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into fine wine. Here you'll find a beautiful church and a small chapel next to it, with the ancient wine jars still preserved in the cellar. Attend Mass and the wedding ceremony for couples participating in the trip. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Spend the night in Nazareth.

Day 4 – NAZARET – DEAD SEA – BETHLEHEM

Have breakfast at the hotel. The vehicle and guide will take the group to Jerusalem for sightseeing:

• Jordan River – the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
• Dead Sea – Guests have the opportunity to soak and float on mineral-rich water, which is excellent for health recovery.
• Jericho City – the oldest city in the world

After lunch with Chinese food, you will visit:

Explore the interior of the remaining ruins of the Qumran Caves. – the place where Old Testament scriptures dating back to the time of Christ's birth were discovered.

• A journey of faith to the village of Bethania, visiting the tomb of Lazarus.
• Attend daily Mass.

Rest at Bethlehem.

Day 5 – Bethlehem – Jerusalem – Bethlehem

After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs for Bethlehem and visits:

• Fried field – The Shepherd's Church – where the angel announced the birth of Jesus.
• Christmas Cave – inscribed with a 14-pointed silver star, the Church of the Nativity – was built in 336 on the very spot where the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus.
• Milk Grotto Church Legend says that when Saint Joseph and Mary were fleeing to Egypt, they took refuge here. A drop of Mary's milk fell and caused a miracle; the entire stone wall turned white like milk. This is also a place where many childless couples come to pray for children.

After lunch, the group will enter Jerusalem via the Palm Sunday route, enjoying panoramic views of Jerusalem from the best vantage point. Visit:

• The Garden of Gethsemane

Guests will have dinner and rest at the hotel. Overnight stay in Bethlehem.

Day 6 – Bethlehem – Jerusalem – Bethlehem

After breakfast at the hotel, the group visited...

• Holy Tomb – a place that brings together many chapels, shrines, and relics: The stone where Christ was laid to rest.
• Shrine of the Nail Marks of Christ and the Holy Sepulchre.
• Golgotha Hill – Skull Hill – the place where Jesus was crucified and his body was taken down.
• The Wailing Wall.
• Stone Temple – Doma of the Rock – an iconic Islamic mosque built on a sacred rock.

Guests will have lunch at the restaurant. Continue on to:

• Mount Zion, the City of David, the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
• The Last Supper – the place where Jesus celebrated the Passover with his apostles before his Passion.
• Attend daily Mass at one of these holy sites.. Rest at

Day 7 – Bethlehem – Ein Kerem

Guests will have breakfast and check out of the hotel.

The bus will take the group to Ein Kerem for sightseeing:

• The Church of St. John the Baptist was founded.
• Church of the Visitation.
• The road to the village of Emmaus.
• Attend daily Mass at one of these holy sites.

After lunch, you will go to the airport to catch your flight back to the USA. You will spend the night on the plane.

Day 8: Israel – USA

Arriving in the US on the same day, we bid you farewell and look forward to seeing you again on other Carnival Group programs.

 Service Prices:

$ 3,099.00/guest; Single room supplement $ 350/guest

 Price Includes

• Round-trip economy class airfare for the group. Airfare may vary depending on the booking time. The company will charge any difference if applicable.
• Airport security fees, fuel surcharges, airport taxes.
• 4-star hotel, double or triple rooms depending on gender.
• Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Tour guide throughout the trip.
• Tickets to Quramn Cave.
• Wi-Fi on the bus.
• 2 bottles of water per person per day.
• Carnival Gifts

Price Excludes

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of return to the US). The passport must meet the following requirements: the photograph must not be damaged or blurry, and all information must be complete. Even if the passport is still valid, if the photograph is blurry, entry or exit will not be permitted.
• Surcharges apply for business class or individual tickets (if applicable).
• Exclusions from the itinerary, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Any additional fuel surcharge may apply at the time of ticket issuance (if applicable).
• Train the porters who help carry the luggage.
• Tips for local guides and drivers: 60 USD per person for the entire trip.

 Children's Policy

• Children under 2 years old: 25% tour price + all taxes (no bed, shared sleeping arrangements with adults).
• Children aged 2 to 11 years old: 75% tour price + all taxes (no bed, sharing a room with an adult).
• Children aged 12 and above pay the adult tour price. In the case of only one adult traveling with one child (under 12 years old), please pay the adult price so the child can have a separate bed.
• If guests under 12 years old wish to sleep in a separate bed: they will pay an additional 100% on the tour and will receive the same service as adults.

  Tour Cancellation

• Cancellation within 90 days of departure: a fee of 25%/person will be charged on top of the tour price.
• Cancellation within 80-65 days: a 50% fee (%) will be charged per person on top of the tour price.
• Cancellation within 64 days – 20 days: a fee of 75%/person will be charged on top of the tour price.
• Cancellation from day 15 until departure: 100% Tour price
• If a customer is not present at the departure time, the tour will be considered cancelled and no refunds will be given.
• Carnival reserves the right to cancel tours 30 days before departure and issue refunds for any reason. The company will refund the cost of any unvisited attractions in the tour program, as well as airfare.

 Note

• This tour program is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Customers are not allowed to leave the group independently, and unused services will not be refunded. Any additional costs incurred will be the responsibility of the customer.

• Because fuel costs may increase at the time of ticket issuance without prior notice, we will present the airline's official document regarding any surcharge increase (if applicable) and request that customers agree to the corresponding price increase.

• Depending on the actual situation, the order of the attractions in the itinerary may change, but all the attractions originally planned will still be included.

• The company will not be responsible for the loss of points of interest/visits in the following cases: points of interest/visits being closed without prior notice, traffic congestion, or because you stay at a point for longer than the allotted visiting time.

• Because flights depend on the airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.

• In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, visa processing delays by the Consulate, or changes in the schedules of public transportation such as airplanes and trains, the travel company reserves the right to change the itinerary for the convenience and safety of customers and will be exempt from liability for compensation for any resulting damages.
• Passports must meet the following requirements: the photograph must not be damaged or blurry, and all information must be complete. Even if the passport is still valid, if the photograph is blurry, the passport will not be valid for entry or exit. In the event that, on the day of departure, you are denied entry or exit from the country or abroad, the company will not be held responsible and will not refund any related expenses.

Passengers aged 75 and above are required to provide a doctor's certificate confirming their good health for international travel and a health declaration form to the company. They must also be accompanied by a family member under 60 years of age.

 Covid-19:

• The state of California advises all visitors to be fully vaccinated or have a negative test result before participating in the tour.
• The risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists wherever there are people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is a highly contagious disease, and the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable.
• By participating in this tour, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.
• In the event that a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 arises within the group, customers must comply with quarantine and treatment regulations in the destination country, cooperating with the company and local health authorities to implement testing/quarantine/treatment measures as required. Any expenses incurred during the quarantine period must be documented and claimed directly from the insurance company.

Carnival Group sends best wishes.

Wishing you a blessed pilgrimage!