PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Itinerary

October 22: Today, depart for Tel Aviv.

October 23: Afternoon arrival in Tel Aviv. Transfer to Nazareth for overnight.

 October 24: After breakfast we will travel by boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum, home of St.Peter and the site of Christ’s preaching, see the Church of Multiplication with its beautiful 5th century fish mosaic and the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy. Celebrate Mass on Mt. Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous Sermon on the Mount. In the afternoon, we ascent Mount Tabor – the Mount of Transfiguration. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

 October 25: This morning we start our tour with a visit to Haifa and Mt. Carmel the ”burning place” where Elijah called the fire down to confound the prophets of Baal. If time allows, we stop in Caesarea by the Sea. Next we visit Nazareth and the Basilica of Annunciation (Have Mass), Mary’s Well and St. Joseph‘s carpentry shop. On to Cana – the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where couples will be able to renew their marriage vows. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

 October 26: Today we depart Nazareth and drive via the Jordan River.  We stop for renewal of our baptismal vows at Qasr El Yahud, baptismal site on Jordan River, where according to tradition, Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist. We will then go to Qumran, where Dead Sea scrolls where found. We stop at the Dead Sea– the lowest place on earth (423 meters below sea level). The area around the Dead Sea was one of the world’s first health resorts. The salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea are used to create cosmetics and sachets which are well known around the world. Time to enjoy the sun and “swim” in the Dead Sea.  Dinner and overnight in Jericho.

October 27: In Jericho, the oldest city in the world, we will view the Mount of Temptation, and we see Sycamore Tree in Jericho. We then drive to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. We visit the oldest church in the Holy Land, the Church of Nativity at Manger Square, built over Manger cave. We celebrate Mass here. We also see Crusader’s Cloister, the Grotto of St. Jerome. Stop at the Milk Grotto and also the Shepherd Field. Dinner and overnight in Jericho.

 October 28: After breakfast, we drive to Jerusalem and visit the Mount of Olives and the Pater Noster Church. Stop at Dominus Flevit Church where Jesus cried upon prophesying the destruction of the Temple, Walk through the Garden of Gethsamane, pray at the Church of all Nations We then stop at Mary’s Tomb. In the afternoon we continue an inspiring visit to Mount Zion, home to King David’s tomb and the Upper Room where the Last Supper is said to have taken place. Here we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, built on the site of the House of the High Priest Calaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned for a night. We also visit the Dormition Abbey. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

October 29:  We start our day with the Stations of the Cross on Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows). We walk the same pathway Jesus walked from Pilate’s Judgment Hall, where he was condemned to death in Calvary, the site of his crucifixion presently inside Holy Sepulchre Church. Mass in one of Jerusalem churches. We continue our day in the Old City and we visit St. Ann’s Church and Pool of Bethesda. We also stop at Western Wall, the holiest Jewish site in the world. Afternoon journey takes us to the Ein Karem, a serene, picturesque Jerusalem suburbs, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Visitation.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

October 30: After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure.

TOUR COST CAD$4,090.00 INCLUDES:

– air transportation – hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– All taxes and tips
– 2 meals breakfast and dinner daily
– all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– single supplement $950
– meals not specified, insurance, documentation
– drinks at dinners

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance with premium(if desired) must be purchased at the time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 70 days prior to departure For late bookings /within 70 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
105 days before departure ………………………………………….$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 60 days before departure …………………… 40% of the total cost
Between 60 and 45 days before departure ……………………. 60% of the total cost
45 days or less ………………………………………………….……… 100% of the total cost

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UNUSED SERVICES:
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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

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