Cappadocia is situated in Central Anatolia region with exceptional natural wonders and unique historical and cultural heritage. Home of evil eye talisman, cone-shaped rock formations in Monks Valley, Kaymakli Underground City and Göreme Open Air Museum. The evil eye (Turkish: … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Cappadocia
A restful night in Amman before we fly to Turkey to continue our Holy Land Tour. We landed in the capital of Turkey, Ankara, to commence our tour. Ankara is not only the cosmopolitan capital of Turkey but also home … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Ankara to Cappadocia
The first time I heard that I was going to Wadi Rum, I had no idea what it meant. All I knew was that I was dying from heat in Jordan and had no intention to be in the sun. … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Wadi Rum
After a night’s stay in Amman, we departed for Petra in the morning. This is definitely like one of my dreams come true. Unfamiliar with “Petra”? If you have watched the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, Al Khazneh … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Petra
Our tour agency organised a taxi to pick us from our hotel in Jerusalem to travel by road to Jordan through Jericho by King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing. There were two security checkpoints – first at the border of Israel … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Jerash
Western Wall / Via Dolorosa / Church of the Holy Sepulchre / Old City Bazaar Western Wall The Western Wall, known to the West as the “Wailing Wall” and Islam as the Buraq Wall, is an ancient limestone wall in … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Within the Old City Walls
Mount of Olives / Basilica of Gethsemane / Mount Zion / Church of Nativity Mount of Olives A new dawn has broken over the City of Jerusalem as we headed for Mount of Olives, overlooking the entire City. The Old … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Jerusalem Old City
After arriving in Jerusalem and a night’s rest, it is time for us to explore the Judaean Desert. Sea Level 0 / Masada / Qumran / Dead Sea Sea Level 0 After traveling eastwards out of Jerusalem towards the Judaean … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Judaean Desert
Leaving Golan Heights behind, we traveled to the River Jordan Baptismal place to witness the renewal of the Christian faith. River Jordan Baptism / Nazareth / Beit Shean River Jordan Baptism Our final stop, Jordan River Baptismal place, before we … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Nazareth