ROSEBANK CATHOLIC CHURCH
75th Anniversary
PILGRIMAGE WITH FATHER HARRY WILKINSON
TO JORDAN, ISRAEL & EGYPT
DATES: 2-16 SEPTEMBER 2012
COST: Sharing: R34 600 per person including flight costs.
Single supplement R7800
A deposit of 25% is due by 18th June 2012 & full payment by 2nd July 2012.
Please contact Mary or Father Harry at the Presbytery on 011 788 5226 if you or any friends wish to join, or are interested in joining the pilgrimage and need further information.
NB. The Pilgrimage is limited to a maximum of 40 people, so if you keen please book early.
ITINERARY
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DAY 1: SUNDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
18h00 On arrival at OR Tambo International airport, please proceed to the Egypt Airlines counters, in order to check in for your flight to Jordan via Cairo.
Once you have checked in and cleared customs and immigration proceed to the Bidvest Premier Lounge where the group will meet for a “Bon Voyage” drink and snack prior to departure.
21h45 Depart Johannesburg on Egypt Air flight MS 840 for Cairo
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DAY 2: MONDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
05h40 Arrive in Cairo and check in for your connecting flight MS 719 to Amman in Jordan.
08h30 Depart from Cairo for Amman in Jordan on flight MS 719
11h30 Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman in Jordan. After clearing customs and immigration you will be welcomed by your Rennies Representative and escorted to the waiting coach.
Porterage at the airport and at the hotel will be taken care of by our local representatives.
Once on board the coach we will have the chance to enjoy a panoramic “City” tour of Amman.
No entrance fees are included on the Panoramic Tour however mineral water will be provided on the coach during the transfer.
On arrival at the hotel check in procedures will be completed and then the balance of the day will be at leisure for you to relax and enjoy all the facilities on offer.
Lunch is at leisure and is not included in the cost of the programme.
18:30 We will all meet for a pre dinner drink followed by dinner in the hotel dining room.
Dinner is included in the cost of the programme
Beverages will be for your own account.
Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel in Amman
ABOUT THE INTERCONTINENTAL JORDAN
InterContinental Jordan is located in a fascinating city of contrasts-showcasing a unique blend of old and new atop one of Amman's seven hills. The hotel is in the heart of the diplomatic area of Amman, within walking distance of the old city centre and a short taxi ride from popular sites such as the Citadel. Their 440 newly-renovated rooms and suites are equipped with an array of modern amenities and the latest technology.
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DAY 3: TUESDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the hotel. Whilst you are having breakfast we will collect your luggage which must be placed ready for collection outside your room doors.
After breakfast check out and settle any personal incidentals and then board the coach.
Today we will enjoy a leisurely transfer to Petra. The first stop for the day will be a visit to Mount Nebo and then Mass at St George’s Church and a visit to Madaba.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and is included in the programme for today.
After a leisurely lunch we continue with the drive to Petra and arrive in Petra in the late afternoon.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to relax and enjoy your new environs.
Dinner this evening will be served in the dining room at the hotel and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ TAYBET ZAMAN HOTEL & RESORT VILLAGE
ABOUT TAYBET ZAMAN HOTEL & RESORT VILLAGE
Introducing Taybet Zaman Hotel & Resort Village, a uniquely modern interpretation of 19th Century Jordan nestled in a luxurious five-star setting.
Ideally situated just 12 km from the rose-red city of Petra, the ancient Nabatean city aptly recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Taybet Zaman enjoys breathtaking views of the Sharah Mountain Range, as well as endless vistas of the valley and sky.
True to the style of the village homes in which Taybeh’s original inhabitants once lived, each of the stunning resort’s 102 guest rooms and suites, are unique.
Imagine. Constructed of thick stone walls that magically keep cool through the harsh summers and warm during the winters, the houses’ windows and doors are adorned with rustic shutters of weathered arrowroot wood. Luxurious modern amenities complement the rustic accommodations. All of Taybet Zaman’s climate-controlled rooms feature private bathrooms with hairdryers, satellite televisions with remote control, direct-dial telephone service, well-stocked mini-bars, 24-hour room service, and access to secure safe-deposit boxes.
Well-tended walkways meander through the resort, ultimately leading to the old village center, with its original water-well and marble benches. Vivid bougainvillea vines cascade over the stone walls and grand archways, creating vibrant natural artwork at every turn. The area comes alive every night, with regularly scheduled entertainment and a wide variety of food and beverage establishments to fulfill a guest’s every need.
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DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the hotel.
After breakfast the group will depart for a visit of Petra.
PETRA
The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization, and ask nothing of it except to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man. Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed.
Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago.
USEFUL TIP
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat to protect you from the sun, and always carry plenty of drinking water.
LUNCH
Lunch today will be served at a local restaurant and is included in the cost of the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.
DINNER
Dinner this evening will be served at Qantarah Restaurant and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ TAYBET ZAMAN HOTEL & RESORT VILLAGE
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DAY 5: THURSDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the hotel. After breakfast you will need to check out and then we will board the coach and transfer to the Dead Sea.
En route the group will have the chance to visit Kerak Crusader Castle.
LUNCH
Lunch today will be served at a local restaurant and is included in the cost of the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
We arrive just after lunch at our Dead Sea Hotel and check in. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel.
DINNER
Dinner this evening will be served in the dining room at the hotel and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ HOLIDAY INN DEAD SEA HOTEL
ABOUT THE HOLIDAY INN DEAD SEA
Drift effortlessly in the Dead Sea and pamper yourself in the spa at the luxurious Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea.
A trio of interconnecting, palm-fringed swimming pools leads from their contemporary Arabesque-style hotel to the warm therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Enjoy sea and mountain views from the balcony or terrace of your air-conditioned room and indulge in mineral-rich Dead Sea salt treatments in their luxury spa.
The biblical site of Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan is just 5km from the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea.
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DAY 6: FRIDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the hotel. After breakfast you will need to check out and then we will board the coach.
This morning the group will proceed across the Jordan Valley and cross the Jordan River via the famous Allenby Bridge into Israel.
This morning you will also visit the Baptism site.
LUNCH
Lunch today is at leisure and the cost is not included in the programme
Beverages will be for your own account.
After lunch we will drive to Kibbutz Nof Ginasor. On arrival you will check in and the rest of the day will be at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities at the Kibbutz.
DINNER
Dinner this evening will be served in the dining room at the Kibbutz and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ KIBBUTZ NOF GINASOR
ABOUT KIBBUTZ NOF GINASOR
Situated on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, near the city of Tiberias, Nof Ginosar Hotel is in close proximity to an array of historical sites, and fun activities are easily accessible. The Igal Alon Museum is located on the kibbutz premises, and visitors can see an exhibit that includes Jesus's ancient boat. Guests can enjoy complimentary wireless internet in the hotel's public areas and may enjoy WiFi in their rooms for an added fee. The hotel features a tennis court and soccer field, an outdoor pool in season, a private beach and a lovely lobby with a reception desk that is open 24-hours a day with luggage storage and a safety deposit box, ATM and currency exchange.
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DAY 7 - DAY 9: SATURDAY 08 – SUNDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the Kibbutz. daily.
During the days you will have the chance to explore many different sites. Some of these sites and experiences include:
· A cruise on the Sea of Galilee. In the middle of of the lake the boat engines are switched off and you will have the chance for meditation as you visit all the places around the shore associated with Jesus.
· Mass will be celebrated at Tabgha
· Enjoy a Saint Peter’s Fish Lunch
· Visit the Church of the Primacy and Mount Beatitudes
· Enjoy magnificent views from the famous Golan Heights
· Visit Cana where Jesus changed water to wine, here married couples will have the chance to renew
their vows
LUNCH
Lunches are all at leisure daily from the 7 – 9 September and the costs are not included in the programme. The exception is the Saint Peters Fish Lunch which is included in the cost of the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
DINNER
Dinner each evening will be served in the dining room at the Kibbutz and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ KIBBUTZ NOF GINASOR
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DAY 10 – MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the Kibbutz. After breakfast the group will check out and transfer at a leisurely pace to Jerusalem.
En route you will visit the Basilica of Annunciation & Saint Joseph’s workshop.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Jerusalem as you arrive in the city via the Hebrew University.
LUNCH
Lunch today is at leisure and the cost is not included in the programme
This afternoon after checking in at the Olive Tree Jerusalem Hotel the rest of the day will be at leisure.
DINNER
Dinner this evening will be served at the hotel and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ OLIVE TREE HOTEL – JERUSALEM
ABOUT THE OLIVE TREE HOTEL
Jerusalem's most popular hotel: Close to Jerusalem's old city and the holy sites, The Olive Tree Hotel, located in Jerusalem's American Colony neighbourhood, offers warm and w elcoming first class accommodations. The newly renovated hotel was built around an ancient olive tree that legend has it provided shade for caravans of pilgrims just before entering the holy city. They say that to this very day, when you relax in the hotel's Olive Tree Garden, you can still hear the strains of King David's harp serenading pilgrims, even while you are using the latest internet technology which is installed throughout the hotel.
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DAY 11 – DAY 13 –TUESDAY 11 - THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the Hotel daily.
The next few days will be spent exploring Jerusalem. Amongst the sites that you will visit are:
· A visit to the Mount of Olives- walk the path that Jesus took on Palm Sunday
· Visit the Church of Dominus Flevit & the Garden of Gethsemani for Mass
· Visit the Western Wall
· Visit the “Tunnel” excavations
· Visit the Lithostrotos
· Visit the Calvary & the Tomb of the Resurrection
· Visit the Mount of Temptation
LUNCH
Lunches are all at leisure daily from the 7 – 9 September and the costs are not included in the programme. The exception is lunch in Jericho which is included in the cost of the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
DINNER
Dinner each evening will be served in the dining room at the Hotel and the cost is included in the programme.
Beverages will be for your own account.
OVERNIGHT @ OLIVE TREE HOTEL - JERUSALEM
Breakfast will be served at leisure in the dining area of the Hotel. After breakfast you will have to check out and we will transfer to Tel Aviv where you will check in for your flight to Cairo.
12h00 Flight 55 on Sinai Air departs from Tel Aviv for Cairo International Airport
12h10 Flight 55 arrives in Cairo. Please note that there is a time difference between Israel
& Cairo.
On arrival in Ciaro you will be welcomed and we will spend the day enjoying the
sites of Coptic Egypt, and the famous Egyptian Bazaar.
LUNCH
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and the cost is included in the programme
Beverages will be for your own account.
DINNER
The programme truly ends on a high festive note with a dinner cruise on the Majestic Nile River.
After dinner we will return to Cairo Airport and check in for flight MS 839.
23h30 Flight MS 839 departs Cairo International Airport for OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg
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DAY 15 MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
07h30 Flight MS 839 arrives in Johannesburg
