Day 1 : Arrival
Upon arrival to TLV airport/ crossing border, Siraj driver will pick you and transfer you to your hotel in Bethlehem.  Orientation, dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 2 : Duma
We will start our day by driving from Bethlehem to Duma.  We will continue orientation on bus.  Arrive to Duma, meet with villagers.  Walk in the village and meet the village lifestyle that has not changed in the past few hundred years.  Dinner and overnight in Duma.

Day 3: Duma to Al Auja  - 25 Kms.
The journey continues on a hilly trail following a dramatic route across desert terrain inhabit only by shepherds. The steep and rocky trail descends below sea level to the Al Auja Spring, one of the largest water sources in the Jordan Valley.
Overnight: Hotel in Jericho.

 Day 4- Al Auja to Jericho – 15 Kms.
Desert terrain gives way to orange groves as the journey continues to Jericho, “ the oldest city on Earth”. Along the way, a steep climb (or optional cable car ascent) leads to the Mount of Temptation, with its Orthodox Monastery clinging to the rocky cliffs.
Overnight: Orange Grove camping or optional hotel.

 Day 5 – Jericho to Nabi Mousa- 15 Kms.
The journey continues west through the dramatic canyon of Wadi Kelt to St. George Khoziba Monastery, then continuous through arid valleys, past the remains of ancient hermitages and caves to Nabi Mousa (a Muslim pilgrim site associated with Moses).
Overnight: Hotel in Jericho.

Day 6- Nabi Mousa to Bethlehem  - 25 Kms.
The trail from Nabi Mousa follows shepherds tracks through the desert to the legendary Orthodox Monastery of Mar Saba in its exquisite canyon setting.
The trail’s final segment ascends past the Orthodox Monastery of Theodosius, where legend has it that the Wise Men hid from King Herod, through Beit Sahour (the Shepherds Field). Then it’s on the Manger Square in the center of Bethlehem and a visit to the Church of the Nativity. 
Overnight: in hotel in Bethlehem. 

Day 7-: Hebron
We will drive to Hebron, visit the old city and the Tombs of Patriarchs.  We will meet with the Christian Peace Makers Teams while in the Old city.  We will visit the Old City  Rehabilitation  Committee where a power point presentation will be presented to us.  After visiting, a traditional Glass factory, we will return back to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.

Day 8- : Jerusalem
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Old City from the Top of the Mount of Olives.  After visiting all the Holy Sites on the Mount of Olives including the Church of the Gethsemane, we will continue to the Old City, we will walk the Via Dolorosa and visit, Dome of the Rock, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall. 
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 9-: Galilee
In the morning, we will drive to Nazareth.  Before arriving to Nazareth, we will visit Haifa and Akko.  While in Nazareth, we will visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Nazareth village. 
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Day 10-: Sea of Galilee
We will drive to the Sea of Galilee and visit the Holy Sites where Jesus performed his miracles including the Mount of Beatitudes, St. Peter primacy in addition for the River of Jordan.  While in the Sea of Galilee, we will enjoy a Boat ride. 
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Day 11-: Departure
Drive to Ben Gurion airport or to the crossing border for Departure.

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