Day 06: Monday, November 8th: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Capernaum, Tabgha,
Beatitudes and *Caesarea Philippi. Walk 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 07: Tuesday, November 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 up
in Jerusalem for dinner and hotel (5 night stay). (B, D)
Day 08: Wednesday, November 10th: Bethlehem all day.jpg)
Start a wonderful day in Bethlehem and see the Church of the Nativity
and below it, the cave-stable of Jesus' birth. Holy Mass celebrated at a
special place (surprise). 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. (B, L, D)
Day 09: Thursday, November 11th: Jerusalem: Mt Olives, Gethsemane,
Betrayal Cave, Kidron Valley & Caiaphas’ Palace. 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 10: Friday, November 12th: Jerusalem: 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 11: Saturday, November 13th New City, Museum, Model, Ein Karem
(Visitation). 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. (B, D)
Day 12: Sunday, November 14th: The Man of the Shroud Exhibit, Bethany and
Emmaus. Farewell Dinner & Evening departure for USA. Start the day
with an amazing one of a kind exhibit called “The Man of the Shroud” at
the Vatican Mission in Jerusalem. Mass celebrated here. Then travel to
Bethany, home of Lazarus, Martha & Mary (now a Catholic Church). Continue
on the road to Emmaus where Jesus accompanied the two disciples and broke
bread before disappearing. Enjoy our farewell dinner reminiscing of all
our good times spent together. This evening, transfer to the Ben Gurion
Airport to be processed for our night departure flight. Prepare to undergo
top security (lengthy) before boarding. Relax on your overnight flights as
you return to U.S. time. (B, D)
Day 13: Monday, November 15th, 2009: Arrival to the U.S.A.
Morning arrival in the U.S.A. Upon arrival in Toronto, we are
processed by Canadian and U.S. Immigration and Customs. Afterwards,
proceed to your connecting flight to either Minneapolis / St. Paul,
Chicago or Houston. (M)
Welcome Home!
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Day Trip Inclusions:
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All Tips included! Tips for all
personnel in the featured program are included (this includes driver and
local experts)
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Round trip Airfare included from
either Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago or Houston 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.
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23 Meals including 10 breakfasts
and 11 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.
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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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Dennis Gaetano from Twin Cities
Pilgrims 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:
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Custom Cross of 5 loaves & 2
fishes.
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Pilgrimage Certificate from the
Latin Custodian (Holy See’s Franciscan Custodian of the Holy Land).
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Holy Land Guidebooks & DVD’s, “Our
Father” Prayer in Aramaic (the language of our Lord).
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Solemn Entry into the Holy
Sepulchre* (*pending confirmation). More Surprises
Does Not Include:
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U.S. & Middle East airport, departure and transportation taxes, and
ticketing fees approximately $475 per person.
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Some choice beverages at some meals (some not included)
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