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This itinerary lets you walk in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land, and you will experience when the Bible comes to life. We will take you places you only read about and you will learn, explore, and enjoy the Holy Land.
A yearly celebration tour, timed for the week of the Ascension for Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims. Organized by the St. John the Baptist and St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Monastery in California, and led by His Excellency Dr. Abune Teofilos. Your journey also supports the monastery.
Dates and price
8 - 16 June 2027 · 4 star hotels (Recommended)
ሰኔ 1 - 9, 2019
$1,890 per person in Double room
Depart home on 8 June 2027 and arrive in Israel on 9 June 2027. You can register with a deposit of $50 or $100 per person and pay the balance by bank transfer.
- Prices are in a double room basis unless specified
- Single room supplement can be arranged with extra fee (Ask us)
Customization is available on this package
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On arrival at Ben-Gurion airport, our representative will be there to welcome and assist you. Once you arrive in Tel Aviv, you will be transferred to your hotel. If traffic is congested, it should take between 35 and 45 minutes.
The rest of the day is yours to rest and enjoy.
After breakfast, we will ascend to Mount of Olives (Chapel of the Ascension-Acts 1, Pater Noster-Luke 11:1-4, Bethphage- Matthew 21:1-7) to gain an unprecedented view of Jerusalem and its Old City. Following this, we walk the Palm Sunday Road (Matthew 26: 36-58) to Gethsemane Garden, where Jesus was arrested. And then we visit the Basilica of the Agony.
After that, we enter the Old City to see the Church of St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda (Job 5:1-15). Continuing our journey, we follow the Stations of the Cross as we walk from the remains of the Antonia to the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre). Afterward, we continue towards the most holy site of the Jews to visit the Western Wall.
As we make our way back to our hotel we pass through the colorful bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
As we depart from Jerusalem after breakfast, we drive through the desert and see many secular landmarks. Our journey takes us to the world's most ancient city, Jericho. We stop to see and climb the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus spent forty days and nights fasting and meditating during the temptation of Satan. Then we go down to the spring of Elisha (2 king 2:19-22) and continue to visit Zacchaeus's Tree (Luke 19:1-10) and Ethiopian Church.
Our next stop would be Qasr El Yahud - the Jordan River where Our Lord was baptized by John (Mark 1:9). The day concludes with a trip to the lowest point on earth, Dead Sea. In the afternoon, we enjoy the salt water bath and its mineral content before returning to our hotel.
Our day starts with a drive through the breathtaking landscape of lower Galilee to Megiddo, named also Armageddon - the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place (the Apocalypse of St. John) and see the Museum as well as the old Canaanite temples as well as this 5,500 year old city with the Gates from the days of King Solomon. Our next tour takes us to Sepphoris, the capital of Herod's son and a growing city during Jesus's time. Our next stop is Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his very first miracle (John 2:1-11). Our trip continues to the Basilica of Annunciation in Nazareth.
After lunch break we drive to Ginosar and visit the Ancient Boat (Sea of Galilee Boat) from the time of Jesus that was found near Ginnosar (Matth 8:23-27, Luke 5:1-7, John 21:5,11).
We finish our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on the water (Matthew 14: 22-23) and then we will be heading to our hotel.
After breakfast we drive to Mount Carmel to visit the Monastery of the Muhraka, where Elijah fought with the priests of Ba’al (1 King 18:17-40). From the roofs of this Monastery, we have a beautiful view of the Jezreel Plain. We proceed to Haifa and visit the Golden Domed Bahai Shrine. Elijah’s Cave - The cave of the Prophet Elijah is one of the most famous, important and sacred caves for the monotheistic faiths. Christians also believe it to be sacred since Jesus and his family hid there while escaping King Herod. We continue to the Church of Stella Maris (a Carmelite Monastery) with the cave of the Prophet Elijah. Then we continue to Tel Aviv/Jaffa visit the ancient Joppa (Jaffa), the house of Simon the Tanner (Apostles, 9: 36-43). Then we will be heading to our hotel.
After breakfast we drive to Bethlehem, the royal city of David, to visit the birthplace of Jesus, which is marked by the Basilica of the Nativity (Luke 2:1-7). We also visit the Milk Grotto and the Fields of the Shepherds where the Angel of the Lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our Lord (Luke 2:8-18). In the afternoon we visit Ein Kerem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. We see the Church of Visitation, where Mary came to visit Elisabeth (Luke 1:39- 80), the house of Zachariah and Elizabeth and Mary’s Well. We then visit the site of John the Baptist in the Desert. Dinner and night in Jerusalem.
Today is your free day that you can do some shopping or explore other things, or just take some time to rest and prepare for your tomorrow's flight back home.
Depending on your flight schedule four hours before your departure time, we will drive to Ben Gurion International Airport for our homebound flight.
Home
Important notes
- When visiting holy sites, visitors should dress modestly (no shorts, short sleeves, or short skirts).
- An airport transfer is not included in the rate for individual arrivals.
- All reservations made with less than 21 days' notice are subject to availability.
- All of the rooms are standard. On request, you can upgrade your room for an additional fee.
- Should the hotels listed not be available, an equivalent hotel within the same category will be booked.
- You can book additional hotel nights with us if you arrive or depart before or after the scheduled tour days.
- When the client books an extra night before the tour on her or his own accord, the transfer to the hotel is not included.
- A change in the itinerary, hotels, and sites may be made due to unforeseen circumstances.
- A 3rd adult sharing a double room receives a 5% discount from the double room rate.
- The program can be extended and tailor-made for groups or private groups.
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and bank transfers can be used for payment.
- Free WiFi is available at most hotels but it cannot be guaranteed.
- For more information about extensions to Jordan and Egypt, please contact us.
- For further details please see our Terms and Conditions.
Contact
Agent: Yudit Shlomo
Phone: +972 54 921 2030
WhatsApp: wa.me/972549212030
Email: contact@ajetisrael.com
Included- 7 nights of 4 star hotel accommodation, double occupancy
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), except lunch on the free shopping day
- A modern, air-conditioned motor coach for all sightseeing
- Holy site visits with an experienced Amharic speaking guide
- የዕርገት የፀሎት ፕሮግራም ጌታችን ባረገበት ቦታ ላይ (Ascension prayer program at the place where the Lord ascended)
- Airport transfers, only if your flight is purchased from AJET
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
Not Included- International flights
- Tips and gratuities to guide, driver, and hotel staff
- Transfer to airport for individual arrivals
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Visa fee ($15), only for those who need an Israeli entry visa
- Additional drinks with meals and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the included section
Pilgrims Who Walked This Road
Tour FAQ
Yes. Entry requirements for Ethiopian and Eritrean passport holders need more hands-on support, and AJET has long experience guiding travelers through exactly what their passport requires. We coordinate between our teams in Jerusalem and Addis Ababa at every step, so you are never left to work it out alone. Please start the process early, as some steps take time.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, and other visa-exempt countries do not require a consular sticker visa. However, all travelers from visa-exempt nations must obtain an approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before boarding their flight to Israel.
The ETA-IL application is submitted online via the official Population and Immigration Authority portal, costs 25 NIS (approx. $7 USD), is valid for up to two years (or until your passport expires), and covers stays of up to 90 days. We strongly recommend submitting your ETA-IL at least 72 hours prior to departure. Your passport must have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your scheduled return date. For travelers requiring consular entry visas or group visas (including Ethiopian and Eritrean passport holders), AJET coordinates the manifest and official church invitation letters directly between Jerusalem and your home parish.
You stay in comfortable first class hotels in Jerusalem and on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias. A tourist class option is also available if your group prefers. All rooms are clean, well located, and include daily breakfast and dinner.
There is a fair amount of walking, some of it on old stone and uneven ground, and a few climbs such as Mount Tabor. Most people of reasonable health manage well. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, tell us in advance and we will plan around them.
A deposit of $300 or $400 per person (the amount shown on the tour page, or the stated deposit for your custom journey) is required to secure your booking. A reservation does not hold a seat until the deposit clears into AJET’s account. Final balance payments are strictly due 60 days prior to departure.
One exception: if you reserve a journey online without a fixed departure date and we cannot confirm dates that match your preferred dates, your deposit is returned in full.
If you must cancel your pilgrimage, written notice must be submitted to AJET. Cancellations incur the following tiered fees based on the departure date:
- 61 or more days prior: Full refund of all monies paid minus the non-refundable deposit.
- 60 to 46 days prior: 35% of total package cost is retained (65% refund of balance).
- 45 to 31 days prior: 60% of total package cost is retained (40% refund of balance).
- 30 to 15 days prior: 85% of total package cost is retained (15% refund of balance).
- 14 days or fewer prior / No-show: 100% of total package cost is retained (non-refundable).
Because unexpected medical or travel disruptions can occur, AJET strongly recommends that every pilgrim purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical care, and emergency repatriation.
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