12-DAY ETHIOPIAN PILGRIMS ROUTE

ISRAEL

Welcome to the Holy Land, the second country of Ethiopian people

TWT Promotion and tours israel - is the premium tour operator known for reputable tourism service provider in Israel. It is customed to the prestigous hospitality on the flovor of Ethiopian typology. That is why; it is our honor and belif to present you this tailormade itinerary for your utmost delightment while enroute of holy land.

Here are 10 key points highlighting the uniqueness and historical, cultural, religious, and diplomatic relationship between the State of Israel and Ethiopia:

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1. **Ancient Connections:** Ethiopia and Israel have ancient historical connections dating back thousands of years. According to Ethiopian tradition, the relationship between the two nations goes back to the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon in ancient times.

2. **Jewish Community in Ethiopia:** Ethiopia is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, known as the Beta Israel or Ethiopian Jews. They have a unique religious and cultural heritage that sets them apart within the broader Jewish diaspora.

3. **Operation Moses and Solomon:** In the 1980s, Israel conducted covert operations, such as Operation Moses and Operation Solomon, to airlift thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel due to political instability and famine in Ethiopia. This rescue mission strengthened the ties between the two countries.

4. **Cultural Exchange:** The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Israel has enriched Israeli society with its unique cultural traditions, music, dance, and cuisine. Ethiopian Jews have preserved their heritage while adapting to modern Israeli life.

5. **Religious Pilgrimages:** Both Ethiopia and Israel are significant religious destinations. Ethiopia is home to ancient Christian traditions, such as the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, while Israel holds great religious importance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Pilgrimages between the two countries are not uncommon.

6. **Diplomatic Relations:** Israel and Ethiopia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1956. Both countries have embassies in each other's capitals and cooperate on various political, economic, and security issues.

7. **Military Cooperation:** Israel has provided training and military assistance to Ethiopia over the years. The two countries have collaborated on defense and security matters, including intelligence sharing and counterterrorism efforts.

8. **Aid and Development:** Israel has been involved in various development projects in Ethiopia, particularly in areas such as agriculture, technology, and healthcare. Israeli expertise has helped improve agricultural practices and boost economic development in Ethiopia.

9. **Water and Innovation:** Both countries face challenges related to water scarcity. Israel's expertise in water management and innovation has been shared with Ethiopia to address water-related issues and improve access to clean water for communities.

10. **Shared Challenges and Opportunities:** Despite their geographical distance, Israel and Ethiopia share common challenges and opportunities in the region. Both countries have collaborated on regional initiatives and seek to strengthen their ties based on shared values and interests.

Just before we dive into the plans it is important to know

We offer three levels of visit programs based on high-class hotels with many years of experience in the treatment and organization of groups close to our hearts from Ethiopia or Ethiopians from around the world. The visit and travel plans are completely identical to each other, adapted to all the holy places and sites equally and identically according to the number of days for each plan.The difference in price levels is due to the ranking of the hotels and not the characteristics of the pilgrims' journey, but there are different prices for each level.

*LUXURY CLASS - EASTER 12-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 11 night & 12 days

Transport: Air, Surface & Boat

Based: Luxury hotels

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Initial Day

Wednesday

Addis Ababa-Telaviv- Arrival- Jerusalem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at Ben-Gurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land…. Continue to drive to Jerusalem for hotel check in and overnight. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 2

Thursday

Jerusalem (Ceremony of Last Supper)

In the early morning, visit St.Peter house, Mt. Zion the house St. John, the crypt of King David and the house of Last Supper. Then move to Golgotha to Holy Savior Monastery of Ethiopia attend the last supper day ceremony and mass. At dusk back to hotel. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 3

Friday

Jerusalem (Good Friday)

This day all visitors walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan. We join the Good Friday ceremonies and participate until end of early in the night of the day. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 4

Saturday

Jerusalem- Bethlehem-Jerusalem

Frist visit Ethiopian monastery in Jerusalem to take blessing of peace done our Lord Jesus on cross. Then move to Bethlehem to the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the Ethiopian Monastery called “Debreselam Iyesus”, the Shepherds Fields, where the Angel of the Lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our Lord and Lunch around Bethlehem. Then drive old city of Jerusalem and arrive at Dar-el sultan/ Debre Genet Kidane Mihert Ethiopian monastery then participate on the Candle Ceremony and the Easter Night Mass take place. Late at night we do have the Easter supper in the church and return to our hotel. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 5

Sunday

Jerusalem (Special Easter Ceremony)

Half of the day will be left for rest and leisure. At the mid-day the special Easter lunch will be accompanied and presented by agents. Then back to hotel to rest and preparation for next day activities. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 6

Monday

River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and Continue to the town of Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 7

Tuesday

Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 8

Wednesday

Tiberias- Kana- Nazareth-Haifa- Mount Carmel - Jerusalem

In the morning drive to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Then continue to Nazareth- the city to step on the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation where the Arc Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus Christ to St.Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then proceed to the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 9

Thursday

Jerusalem- Bethpage-Mount Olives- Garden of Gethsemane

In the early morning start to visit Bethpage, the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 10

Friday

Jerusalem- Ein kerem-Emmahus- Lod –Alazar-Jerusalem

This day tour Lod the place mark of St. George, then Emmahus/ Laturn where to walk through the roads of Emmahus people while time our Lord Jesus Christ. Finally taking a small drive visit Ein Kerem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the church of visitation before lunch break. In the afternoon move down to Alezar nunnery center of Ethiopia while resuming the end today’s visit. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 11

Saturday

Jerusalem- 14 Stations-Shopping

Morning will be left time for visiting sites in Jerusalem those missed during planned days especially the Good Friday 14 stations. Afternoon will the time for shopping. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 12

Sunday

Re-Easter ceremony-Tel-Aviv Jaffa- Addis Ababa

Early Morning participate on Debre Genet Kedane mihiret church or Der-sultan monastery mass and re-eastern ceremony, and then back to the hotel for breakfast & checking out. Afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa the ancient port, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.

*PREMIUM CLASS - EASTER 12-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 11 night & 12 days

Transport: Air, Surface and Boat

Based: Premium hotels

🔽 Click here for the full itinrary

Initial Day

Wednesday

Addis Ababa-Telaviv- Arrival- Jerusalem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at Ben-Gurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land…. Continue to drive to Jerusalem for hotel check in and overnight. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 2

Thursday

Jerusalem (Ceremony of Last Supper)

In the early morning, visit St.Peter house, Mt. Zion the house St. John, the crypt of King David and the house of Last Supper. Then move to Golgotha to Holy Savior Monastery of Ethiopia attend the last supper day ceremony and mass. At dusk back to hotel. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 3

Friday

Jerusalem (Good Friday)

This day all visitors walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan. We join the Good Friday ceremonies and participate until end of early in the night of the day. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 4

Saturday

Jerusalem- Bethlehem-Jerusalem

Frist visit Ethiopian monastery in Jerusalem to take blessing of peace done our Lord Jesus on cross. Then move to Bethlehem to the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the Ethiopian Monastery called “Debreselam Iyesus”, the Shepherds Fields, where the Angel of the Lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our Lord and Lunch around Bethlehem. Then drive old city of Jerusalem and arrive at Dar-el sultan/ Debre Genet Kidane Mihert Ethiopian monastery then participate on the Candle Ceremony and the Easter Night Mass take place. Late at night we do have the Easter supper in the church and return to our hotel. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 5

Sunday

Jerusalem (Special Easter Ceremony)

Half of the day will be left for rest and leisure. At the mid-day the special Easter lunch will be accompanied and presented by agents. Then back to hotel to rest and preparation for next day activities. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 6

Monday

River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and Continue to the town of Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 7

Tuesday

Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 8

Wednesday

Tiberias- Kana- Nazareth-Haifa- Mount Carmel - Jerusalem

In the morning drive to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Then continue to Nazareth- the city to step on the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation where the Arc Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus Christ to St.Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then proceed to the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 9

Thursday

Jerusalem- Bethpage-Mount Olives- Garden of Gethsemane

In the early morning start to visit Bethpage, the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 10

Friday

Jerusalem- Ein kerem-Emmahus- Lod –Alazar-Jerusalem

This day tour Lod the place mark of St. George, then Emmahus/ Laturn where to walk through the roads of Emmahus people while time our Lord Jesus Christ. Finally taking a small drive visit Ein Kerem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the church of visitation before lunch break. In the afternoon move down to Alezar nunnery center of Ethiopia while resuming the end today’s visit. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 11

Saturday

Jerusalem- 14 Stations-Shopping

Morning will be left time for visiting sites in Jerusalem those missed during planned days especially the Good Friday 14 stations. Afternoon will the time for shopping. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 12

Sunday

Re-Easter ceremony-Tel-Aviv Jaffa- Addis Ababa

Early Morning participate on Debre Genet Kedane mihiret church or Der-sultan monastery mass and re-eastern ceremony, and then back to the hotel for breakfast & checking out. Afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa the ancient port, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.

*CLASSIC CLASS - EASTER 12-DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Tour Type: Spiritual

Duration: 11 night & 12 days

Transport: Air, Surface and Boat

Based: Classic hotels

🔽 Click here for the full itinrary

Initial Day

Wednesday

Addis Ababa-Telaviv- Arrival- Jerusalem

All respected travelers start their flight from Addis Ababa to Telaviv after completing the necessary emigration process at Bole International Airport. Staffs of Corporate agency will receive the travelers at Ben-Gurion International airport of Telaviv and embark on our journey to the Holy Land…. Continue to drive to Jerusalem for hotel check in and overnight. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 2

Thursday

Jerusalem (Ceremony of Last Supper)

In the early morning, visit St.Peter house, Mt. Zion the house St. John, the crypt of King David and the house of Last Supper. Then move to Golgotha to Holy Savior Monastery of Ethiopia attend the last supper day ceremony and mass. At dusk back to hotel. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 3

Friday

Jerusalem (Good Friday)

This day all visitors walk along the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path which Jesus walked baring the cross, starting at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at Dar-el Sultan. We join the Good Friday ceremonies and participate until end of early in the night of the day. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 4

Saturday

Jerusalem- Bethlehem-Jerusalem

Frist visit Ethiopian monastery in Jerusalem to take blessing of peace done our Lord Jesus on cross. Then move to Bethlehem to the church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the Ethiopian Monastery called “Debreselam Iyesus”, the Shepherds Fields, where the Angel of the Lord proclaimed the good news of the birth of our Lord and Lunch around Bethlehem. Then drive old city of Jerusalem and arrive at Dar-el sultan/ Debre Genet Kidane Mihert Ethiopian monastery then participate on the Candle Ceremony and the Easter Night Mass take place. Late at night we do have the Easter supper in the church and return to our hotel. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 5

Sunday

Jerusalem (Special Easter Ceremony)

Half of the day will be left for rest and leisure. At the mid-day the special Easter lunch will be accompanied and presented by agents. Then back to hotel to rest and preparation for next day activities. Overnight Bethlehem

Day 6

Monday

River Jordan- Temptation- Dead Sea- Tiberias

Early morning leave with take away breakfast start our visit with a panoramic drive through the Jordan desert wilderness to Qumran, then descend to drive to river Jordan for Baptism, after breakfast then drive to Jericho where we climb up Mount Temptation, where Jesus was tasted by satan, sprinkle at Sultan’s spring, see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and visit Ethiopian St Gabriel Monastery in front of sycamore tree, drive to dead sea and Continue to the town of Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 7

Tuesday

Tiberias – Mount Tavor - Tiberias

This day after having breakfast ascend to Mount Tavor to discover the site of transfiguration and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jezreel plain and Megiddo, the place where the last battle of mankind is due to take place, continue to visit mount Beatitudes. After a special fish lunch, reach to Tabgha, the site of Multiplication where Jesus dwelt after he left Nazareth and where he started his ministry on Earth. Kafer Nahum the town of Jesus, we visit St. Peter’s home and move to the Sea of Galilee to embark on boat ride across, where Jesus walked on the water. We visit the “Jesus’ boat “in kibbutz Ginosar, a fisher boat from the time of Jesus. Then back to Tiberias. Overnight Tiberias Hotel

Day 8

Wednesday

Tiberias- Kana- Nazareth-Haifa- Mount Carmel - Jerusalem

In the morning drive to Kana town to visit the wedding Church in kana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. Then continue to Nazareth- the city to step on the ancient Grotto of the Annunciation where the Arc Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus Christ to St.Mary. We visit Josef’s house and walk to Mary’s well. Lunch break – Then proceed to the city of Haifa with eye-catching natural scenery of Israel. There in the city of visit Mount Carmel, the “Vineyard of God” and the prophet Elijah’s Cave. We then enjoy a panoramic view over the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa. Finally move to Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 9

Thursday

Jerusalem- Bethpage-Mount Olives- Garden of Gethsemane

In the early morning start to visit Bethpage, the starting point of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. We then precede to the Ascension Church, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Pater Noster Church (Eleona), where Jesus taught his disciples the famous “Our father” prayer for the second time. We enjoy a panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives over the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk down the Mount of Olives to the where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested and the famous Church of All Nations where Christ prayed in agony on the night of His Betrayal. Step down to the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 10

Friday

Jerusalem- Ein kerem-Emmahus- Lod –Alazar-Jerusalem

This day tour Lod the place mark of St. George, then Emmahus/ Laturn where to walk through the roads of Emmahus people while time our Lord Jesus Christ. Finally taking a small drive visit Ein Kerem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the church of visitation before lunch break. In the afternoon move down to Alezar nunnery center of Ethiopia while resuming the end today’s visit. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 11

Saturday

Jerusalem- 14 Stations-Shopping

Morning will be left time for visiting sites in Jerusalem those missed during planned days especially the Good Friday 14 stations. Afternoon will the time for shopping. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel

Day 12

Sunday

Re-Easter ceremony-Tel-Aviv Jaffa- Addis Ababa

Early Morning participate on Debre Genet Kedane mihiret church or Der-sultan monastery mass and re-eastern ceremony, and then back to the hotel for breakfast & checking out. Afternoon drive to Tel Aviv –Jaffa the ancient port, where the prophet Jonah boarded a ship (Jonah 1:3).and where the Apostle Peter had a vision on the rooftop of the house of Simon the Tanner and Finally, Airport transfer according to your flight itinerary and homebound flight.