Holy Land and Jordan with Petra Fr. David Ducote November 2024

Special Holy Land and Jordan with Petra Pilgrimage Tour

November 4 – 15, 2024

with Fr. David Ducote

Proposed Itinerary

Monday, November 4

Depart New Orleans for Amman, Jordan

Tuesday, November 5

Afternoon arrival in Amman. Transfer immediately to Petra. Special Accommodations confirmed: “Bubble Luxotel Petra.” Stay for 2 nights.

Wednesday, November 6

Footsteps of the Magi: Morning visit to Petra and afternoon Desert Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum. Overnight in Petra Bubble Hotel.

Thursday, November 7

The Wilderness: Mt. Nebo, Jericho, Mount of Temptations, Qumran, Jordan River (Baptism Site/Renewal of Baptismal Promises), Dead Sea, Overnight in BETHLEHEM

Friday, November 8

The Birth of Jesus: Bethlehem, Nativity and Shepard’s Field, and Ein Karem, Church of the Visitation and St. John the Baptist. Travel to Nazareth for dinner and overnight. Stay for 3 nights.

Saturday, November 9

The Hidden Life of Christ: Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation, Joseph’s Workshop/House of the Holy Family, Mary’s Well, Mt. Precipice, Evening Candlelight Procession, Overnight in Nazareth.

Sunday, November 10

The Public Ministry of Christ: Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Peter’s Primacy, Capernaum, Caesarea Philipi, Magdala, Boat ride on Sea of Galilee, Overnight in Nazareth.

Monday, November 11

Cana, Mt. Tabor, Nablus-if possible to see Jacob’s well. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Tuesday, November 12

The Final Days of Jesus’ Life: Bethany, Lazarus’ Tomb and House of Martha Mary and Lazarus, Mt. of Olives, Pater Noster, Ascension Chapel, Palm Sunday Route, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Overnight in Jerusalem.

Wednesday, November 13

Jerusalem, Morning Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Mass in the tomb), Dormition Abbey, St Anne’s Church, Bethesda, Ecce Homo, Western Wall, Cenacle, St Peter in Gallicantu, Overnight in Jerusalem.

Thursday, November 14

Mt. Carmel, Elijah’s Cave, Caesarea Maritima, Jaffa, Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.  ( Also possible to visit Caesarea Maritima & Mt Carmel on Monday, Nov 11 after Mt Tabor, and do the Nablus visit today Nov 14, before going to Jaffa and Tel Aviv.)

Friday, November 15

Flight from Tel Aviv to USA.

Book Here

$4,295 per person, Based on Double Occupancy.  Roundtrip airfare from New Orleans.

Single room available for an additional $1,300

Hotel Information:

• 2 nights:  Petra Bubble Luxhotel Camp
• 1 night: Bethlehem Orient Palace
• 3 nights: Nazareth Plaza Hotel
• 4 nights: Jerusalem – Leonardo Jerusalem**** LEONARDO JRS : https://www.fattal.co.il/leonardo-jerusalem-hotel?RefFrom=camp-google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl7ic7IX1gAMVQgCLCh2e6A_8EAAYASAAEgL6FPD_BwE also can confirm Olive Tree**** https://olivetreehotel.co.il/ Notre Dame Centre on Request, if Confirmed, price is $60 per person additional.

Included in Price:

• ALL TIPS FOR RESTAURANT AND HOTEL STAFF IN JORDAN AND ISRAEL
• Professional English Speaking Catholic Tour Guide
• Whisper sets provided for Tours
• Admission fees for sightseeing tours per itinerary
• Horse ride in Petra and 2-hour Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum desert.
• ALL MEALS –Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Daily, including bottled and wine with dinners
• Transportation by deluxe motor coach, with bottled water available onboard
• Daily Mass and spiritual activities
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

FAQ

Travel Insurance – recommended