Sunday, March 15, 2015

Holy Land Tours

Ideally located near sacred holy sites, Christian guesthouses offer comfortable and affordable lodging for travelers seeking a serene and peaceful atmosphere, a friendly welcome and fellowship. Owned by various churches and managed by nuns of different orders, most guesthouses provide private spaces for personal reflection, prayer and meditation. Tourist arrivals to Israel and the Palestinian Territories has declined significantly since the spring of 2014, nevertheless the Holy Land continues to be an extremely safe travel destinations with an abundance of fascinating historical and religious sites as well as offering diverse cultural experiences. With the holidays of Easter and Passover right around the corner, numerous festivities and experiences will be occurring and there is no better time than now to start planning what to do during the upcoming holidays. Below you'll find Travelujah's top 10 ideas for Passover and Easter experiences you can only have Participate in the Palm Sunday and the Good Friday Processions. The Palm Sunday procession is held on Sunday March 29, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. and commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Approximately 5,000 to 10,000 people are expected to join this event. The procession is led by the Latin Patriarchate and begins at Bethphage and continues into the Old City entering through the St. Stephen's Gate and ending at the Church of St. Anne. The Good Friday procession (Via Crucis) is at 11:30 a.m. The Procession is led by the Franciscan Friars and begins at the First Station of the Cross in the Old City. The walk follows the path that Jesus took on the day of his death, known as the Way of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa. According to Father Juan Solana, the local representative of the Vatican,"Being a part of this very special procession," says Father Juan, "is a unique experience for any Christian. READ MORE...http://www.travelujah.com

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