DAY 9: Friday, April 3, 2009
Jerusalem, Mt of Olives, and Old City

Today we drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem, a visit to the Church of Pater Noster and the Chapel of Ascension, then proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane.


Crossing the Kidron Valley, we pass the tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and St. James, then on to visit the Pool of Siloam and the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu (Caiaphas' House).

We enter the Old City this afternoon through the Zion Gate and see the Cardo and the remains of Nehemiah's Wall on the way to the Western (Wailing) Wall.

We visit the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount, the Church of St. Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of Flagellation, Lithostrotos, and the Arch of Ecce Homo ("Behold the Man").

We follow the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and end our day in the Garden Tomb before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Jerusalem to New York

We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of Jesus and the early Christians on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our Bible reading.