Day 05: Monday, February 8th: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Capernaum,
Tabgha, Beatitudes and *Caesarea Philippi
Travel to the shores of the Sea of Galilee (also known as the Lake of
Genesareth or Sea of Tiberias) and take the memorable boat ride across the
same lake Jesus walked. Then travel to Capernaum; there we see the ancient
synagogue of Capernaum, and St. Peter's house which was later converted
into a church where Holy Mass is celebrated. By the shore we visit Tabgha
with the Church of Peter's Primacy and the famous ancient mosaic of the
Loaves and Fishes. A memorable fish lunch follows (included - St. Peter’s
Fish). Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount
is remembered. * Afterwards, if conditions are favorable and time allows,
we can travel to beautiful Caesarea Philippi. (B, L, D)
Day 06: Tuesday, February 9th: Jordan River, Jericho, Qumran,
Dead Sea and Jerusalem.
If conditions are favorable, we will be able to travel to the real site of
Jesus’ Baptism by the Jordan River (normally not accessible). Otherwise we
will visit a tourist center to see and touch the waters of the Jordan.
Afterwards drive to Jericho via the Jordan Valley by the excavations of
the oldest city in the world (Holy Mass celebrated at a parish in
Jericho). View the Mt. of Temptations. Visit Qumran (where the Essene
enclave was) and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden. Dip
in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. End the day in Jerusalem for
dinner and overnight hotel. (B, D)
Day 07: Wednesday, February 10th: Bethlehem
Travel to Bethlehem and see the Church of the Nativity and below it, the
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Jesus' birth. Holy Mass is celebrated here. Afterwards we
divide into small groups to share lunch at the homes of local Christian
families. After lunch we drive to the town of Beit Sahour where we find
the Shepherd's Fields, inhabited by Christians for hundreds of years.
Return to Jerusalem where this evening we make a traditional solemn entry
(pending confirmation) to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. (B, L, D)
Day 08: Thursday, February 11th: Mt Olives, Gethsemane and Kidron
Valley
This morning we drive up to the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of
Jerusalem. See the Place of Ascension and the Pater Noster Church (site
where the “Our Father” prayer was first taught), and walk the Palm Sunday
way. At the foot of the hill see the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient
olive trees and the Church of All Nations (with the rock where Jesus
prayed in agony). Holy Mass is celebrated here. We drive down to the
Kidron Valley and see the Pool of Siloam, and St. Peter in Gallicantu
(where St. Peter denied Jesus) built over the palace of Caiaphas, the High
Priest. (B, D)
Day 9: Friday, February 12th: Old City, Temple Area, Christian Shrines
Start the day very early, praying the Stations of the Cross as we walk the
true Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa), ending up at the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified (Calvary) and buried, and then rose
again. Continue with an unforgettable High Mass at the Tomb (pending
confirmation). Then visit the Wailing (or Western) Wall, with views of the
Al-Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. See the Pool of Bethesda scene of one
of Jesus’ healings (the paralytic and the wind-ruffled pool water). Visit
the Convent of Zion Sisters and St. Ann’s Church (birthplace of the Virgin
Mary). See the site known as David’s tomb and then visit the Caenaculum,
the place where the Last Supper occurred as well as the Descent of the
Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Leave the old city through the bazaars to the
west, by the Jaffa Gate. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,
D)
Day 10: Saturday, February 13th New City, Museum, Model, Ein Karem,
Emmaus & Bethany (if times allows)
Drive to the New City, passing the Hebrew University and The Knesset,
visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls
exhibit) and then to the 2nd Model of Old Jerusalem. Drive to Ein Karem,
birthplace of John the Baptist and the
Church of the Visitation, site of Elizabeth and Zachariah’s home, where
Holy Mass is
celebrated. If time allows, we will be able to accomplish the following
visits (or both): Drive to Emmaus to see the Franciscan Church and the
ruins of the old town. And then visit Bethany, home of Lazarus, Martha &
Mary (now a Catholic Church). Back to
Jerusalem for our farewell Mass, farewell dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 11: Sunday, February 14th: Return to the U.S.A.
A morning transfer takes us to the Ben Gurion Airport. Prepare to undergo
top
security (lengthy) before boarding. Relax on your return flights as we
come back to
U.S. time. Upon arrival in the U.S., we are processed by U.S. Immigration
and US
Customs. (B, M)
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Day Trip Inclusions:
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Round trip Airfare from Chicago
O’Hare Airport to Tel Aviv * (Airfare available from other cities for an
additional cost)
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Private Motor-coach in Israel with
private driver.
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Transfers airport – hotel –
airport.
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Baggage Porterage (1 bag per
person).
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Hotel accommodations at first class
properties (whenever possible, our pilgrimages stay at Catholic Run
Monastery/ Hotels with first class accommodations).
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20 Meals including 9 breakfasts and
9 Dinners, plus 2 lunches (one with local Christian families).
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Admissions to Featured Visits.
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Full documentation packet with
luggage tags & re-usable wallet.
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Spiritual program including Masses,
Rosaries, Meditations (and more) in unforgettable places. (This
pilgrimage is run as a retreat combined with fun, culture, history, good
company and good meals).
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Catholic Priest as Spiritual
Director.
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Professional Roman Catholic Holy
Land Expert (George Sa’id)
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Juan Landa from Mater Dei Tours as
Tour Director.
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Local hotel taxes, hospitality
taxes & service charges.
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Gratuities for meal servers and
housekeepers.
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Special touch/gifts: Cross of 5
loaves & 2 fishes. Pilgrimage Certificate from the Latin Custodian (Holy
See’s Franciscan Custodian of the Holy Land). “Our
Father” Prayer in Aramaic (the language of our Lord).
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*Solemn Entry into the Holy
Sepulchre (*requested pending confirmation).
Does Not Include:
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U.S., Europe & Middle East airport, departure and transportation taxes,
and ticketing fees approximately $450 per person.
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Tip for Local Tour Guide/Escort (Suggested: $7 a day, per person)
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Tip for Bus Driver (Suggested: $4 a day, per person)
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Beverages at some meals.
Cancellation
Schedule:
- All Cancellations
must be received in writing!
- 95 days prior to
departure or before...................$300.00 per person
- 94 to 65 days
prior to departure.........................$50% of tour cost
- 64 to 35 days
prior to departure ........................$75% of tour cost
- 34 to 0 days prior
to departure .......................No Refunds
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