Holy Land 22/50: Breathtaking view of St. George Monastery (Good Samaritan Road)
St. George’s Monastery St. George’s Monastery is located in the area that is described in the famous tale of the Good Samaritan (in Luke). Located close to Jericho, at the foot of the cliffs surrounding the Wadi Qelt […]
Holy Land 21/50: Simple Pleasures: Camel Ride & Pomegranate Juice
Simple Pleasures : Camel Rides & Pomegranate Juice Sometimes taking the time to enjoy the simple things in life can be very fulfilling and leave a lasting memory. One of the best times to do so is during vacations. Camel riding […]
Holy Land 20/50: Unexpected waterfalls of Judean Desert
Rains and waterfalls of Judean desert Judean desert is quite popular among tourists since its facing the Dead Sea to which everyone makes a visit . Those who enjoyed the thrills of the Dead Sea will have passed by the Judean […]
Holy Land 19/50: Floating in the Dead Sea, Israel – the lowest point in the Planet Earth
Dead Sea, the lowest point on Planet Earth Dead Sea is actually a lake and has been an outlet to the Sea of Galilee. The water evaporated thousands of years ago making it the lowest point in the world at […]
Holy Land 18/50: Ein Gedi, Israel’s Largest Oasis with 7 Waterfalls (where David spared King Saul’s life)
Ein Gedi (En Gedi as it is mentioned in the Bible) is located in the Southern part of Israel, closer to Dead Sea and Masada, a very arid part of Israel. Ein Gedi is Israel’s biggest oasis. An oasis in […]
Holy Land 17/50: Masada, the ancient fort and UNESCO site in Israel’s Judean Desert
Introduction Masada is one of the greatest archaeological sites in Israel and, perhaps, across the world. It is an important and popular tourist attraction because it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Masada is located on the eastern edge of […]
Holy Land 16/50: Package Tours Vs Independent Travel in Israel
12 Reasons to consider doing traveling on your own Everyone travel experience to each country is unique and very special in its own ways. In the past we have seen our family members and church groups traveling to Israel as […]
Holy Land (15/50): Pool of Siloam, narrow tunnel leading to Jerusalem Temple (South Western Side)
The Pool of Siloam or Shiloah Pool The Pool of Siloam (Shiloah) was a pool on the southern slope of the City of David and the closest pool to the Temple and hence it is mentioned many times […]
Holy land 14/50: City of David, Gihon Spring, Hezekiah’s Tunnel & Canaanite Tunnel
City of David through Kidron Valley After visiting all the beautiful Biblical sites on the Mount of Olives, we walked along the Kidron Valley towards City of David. The walk itself is bit long and slightly uphill. If you […]
Holy land 13/50: Kidron Valley (where Jesus crossed the valley traveling between Jerusalem and Bethany)
Kidron Valley The Kidron Valley runs from north to south between the Mount of Olives and the eastern wall of the Temple Mount and the City of David. The Kidron Valley is the Hebrew “Kid’ron,” meaning “dusky, gloomy,” and in Greek, […]
Holy land 12/50: Mount of Olives (5 of 5) – Tomb of Mary (Burial place of Mary, mother of Jesus)
Tomb of Mary Tomb of the Mary, is a Christian tomb in the Kidron Valley – at the foot of Mount of Olives, in Jerusalem – believed by Eastern Christians to be the burial place of Mary, the mother […]
Holy land 11/50: Mount of Olives (4 of 5) – Garden of Gethsemane (where Jesus prayed on the night of His betrayal) & Church of All Nations
Garden of Gethsemane Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus prayed on the night of His betrayal and arrest. Sitting at the foot of the Mount of Olives, within the grounds of the Church of all Nations, Garden of Gethsemane […]
Holy land 10/50: Mount of Olives (3 of 5) – Tomb of Prophets (burial places of Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi)
Tomb of Prophets Tomb of the Prophets is an ancient burial site located on the upper western slope of the Mount of Olives. The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem has been used as a Jewish cemetery for more than […]
Holy land 9/50: Mount of Olives (2 of 5) – Church of Pater Noster (where Jesus teaches the Lord’s Prayer)
Church of Pater Noster The Church of the Pater Noster is a church located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. At the Church of Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives, Christians recall Jesus Christ’s teaching of the Lord’s […]
Holy land 8/50: Mount of Olives (1 of 5) – Dome of Ascension (where Jesus ascended to heaven)
Mount of Olives: Garden, Churches, and the Tombs Mount of Olives, one of three hills on a long ridge to the east of Jerusalem, is the location of many biblical events. On Day 2 of trip to Israel, we visited […]
Holy Land (7/50): Visit to Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified) on Easter Sunday!
Summary This post will be about our very first visit to a holy site in Israel, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which was 2 minutes walk from our Airbnb stay. Easter was celebrated the day we arrived in […]
Holy Land (6/50): First time in Israel: Rental Car Pickup, Entering Jaffa Gate; Walking along the Jewish, Muslim and Christian Quarters to the Airbnb
Summary Israel is a country every Christian dreams to visit in their lifetime. We are not an exception to that. To see the holy sites and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus is an experience every Christian must have. […]
Holy Land Trip (5/50): 30 Helpful Tips for your first trip to Israel
Israel is a country every Christian dreams to visit in their lifetime. We are not an exception to that. To see the holy sites and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus is an experience every Christian must have. We […]
Holy Land Trip (4/50): Jordan to Israel Border Crossing through Allenby Bridge
Summary Border crossing from Jordan to Israel is bit complicated but easily doable.After having a wonderful breakfast in W Amman, we arranged a taxi with the hotel to take us to the Jordan border. We left at 11 am from […]
Holy Land Trip (3/50): W Amman Review – Grand Opening Day Stay
Airport to W Amman: For our first night stay in Amman, Jordan, we decided to stay at W Amman. We were picked up at Amman International Airport (Queen Alia Airport) by the driver arranged by hotel concierge for 40 JD […]
Holy Land Trip (2/50): Top 5 Things to Know before you Travel to Jordan
Emirates experience: Visiting Israel through Jordan or Egypt is also possible, if not flying directly in to Tel Aviv. We made flight arrangements to fly through Emirates. We love flying in Emirates, we enjoy wide choice of inflight entertainment options […]
Holy Land Trip (1/50): 28 First Timer’s Questions and Answers to help plan your trip to Israel’s Holy Land
Planning a trip to Israel to visit Christian sites and other popular sites Israel is a country every Christian dreams to visit in their lifetime. We are not an exception to that. To see the holy sites and to walk […]
Video Report Index of Israel and Jordan
Video Report Index of our trip In this post, we will be posting all the videos by topics. This is in addition to the video links published in the post page. Vote your favorite video and let us know […]
Trip Report Index: Ultimate DIY 10 Day Israel & Jordan Family Road Trip (50 posts)
Entire 10 Day Holy Land Trip Report Index (50 detailed posts) Israel is a country every Christian dreams to visit in their lifetime. We are not an exception to that. To see the holy sites and to walk […]
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