Fr. Hill

Fr. Restrepo

Your Trip Includes:
Round-trip air from Atlanta
Airport Taxes & Airline Fuel Surcharges
8 nights at centrally located 3 Star hotels as follows: (or similar)
      ~ 1 Night: Grand Beach in Tel Aviv, Israel
      ~ 2 Nights: Ron Beach Hotel or Ein Gev Hotel, Tiberias, Israel
      ~ 5 Nights: Moriah Classic or Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily – Wine & Mineral water included with dinners
Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s)
Sightseeing & admissions fees as per itinerary
Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

Not Included:
Beverages unless mentioned, Travel Insurance optional at (www.206tours.com/insurance), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to your guide & driver ($ 11 - 12 per day), 3.5% Credit card processing fee, Items of personal nature.

Day 1, Saturday Nov 11, Depart Atlanta
Board your flight for the start of your journey to Tel Aviv, with complimentary meals and beverages served on board.

Day 2, Sunday, Nov 12, Arrive Tel Aviv
On arrival in Tel Aviv you will be met by the 206 Tours representative and transfer to your hotel in the Tel Aviv area. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 3, Monday, Nov 13, Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana & the Jordan River
Theme: The Annunciation
This morning after breakfast leave for Caesarea, which was once the ancient capital of the Roman province. Here you view the impressive archaeological remains of the Roman and Byzantine city that once dominated the region. It was at Caesarea that Peter came to understand that the Good News was not for Jews only, but for the whole world. Here he baptized the Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and his family. It was from Caesarea that Paul set sail for Rome, an event that eventually brought Christianity to the World. Continue north to Haifa to visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. After enjoying the view of the bay of Acco, drive to Nazareth, the site of Mary’s home and the town where Jesus lived as a child. At Nazareth, celebrate Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation, and visit the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph and Mary’s Well. In the late afternoon visit Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the request of His mother [John 2:1-11]. There visit the Franciscan chapel where those who wish to can perform the renewal of their wedding vows. Continue to Tiberias to check – in to your hotel

Day 4, Tuesday, Nov 14, Tiberius : Sea of Galilee
Theme: The Ministry of Christ in the Galilee
The day starts at the Mount of Beatitudes, scene of Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount. Then to Tabgha where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 and onto the site known as “Peter’s Primacy”. Here, after His resurrection, Jesus met with His disciples and told Peter to “feed my lambs; feed my sheep.” [John 21:9]. A short drive away is Capernaum, from where Jesus launched his Ministry; see the synagogue which dates to the time of Jesus and the church built over the site of Peter’s home. Celebrate Mass in this special place. In the afternoon drive up to Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told St. Peter “You are the Rock, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 5, Wednesday, Nov 15, Jordan River - Mt. Tabor - Jerusalem
Theme: The Transfiguration
Today, after breakfast, start the day by remembering the Baptism at the Jordan River. Then drive to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration, with time to reflect on Christ’s Humanity and Divinity. Mass here will be a good preparation for the journey to Jerusalem where Jesus was to suffer the crucifixion and resurrection. On arrival in Jerusalem, check-in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Thursday, Nov 16, Jerusalem - Temple Model, Ein Karem & Bethlehem
Theme: The Visitation and Nativity
Begin the day with a visit to the Second Temple scale model for an overview of Jerusalem as it was at the time of Jesus. A short drive takes us to the village of Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist, to visit the church that commemorates his memory. Pray the Mystery of the Rosary on the walk up the hill to the Church of the Visitation. After a break for lunch on our own drive to Bethlehem to see the cave at the Shepherds’ Field. The caves have soot marks of the fires that shepherd’s lit to keep warm while watching over their flocks. Then to Bethlehem, beginning at Manger Square which stands in front of one of the oldest of Christian churches, the Church of the Nativity. Enter the Church and down to the Grotto of the Nativity which marks the spot of Jesus’ birth. Beneath the Altar, there is a silver star with the Latin inscription: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary.) After Mass at the Church of St. Catherine return to the hotel in Jerusalem.

Day 7, Friday, Nov 17, Bethany – Jordan Valley – Jericho – Dead Sea
Theme: Early Years in Jerusalem & the Wilderness.
At the steps of the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount ponder the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, the finding of Jesus at the Temple and the healing of the blind man at the Temple. See the Western Wall of the Temple Mount then drive down the Jordan Valley to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then to Jericho, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, where we view Mt Temptation and the Sycamore Tree. Drive through the Judean Wilderness where Jesus spent 40 days fasting. Then to Bethany where He raised Lazarus from the dead. Celebrate Mass here before returning to the hotel.

Day 8, Saturday, Nov 18, Jerusalem, Mt of Olives, Gethsemane Mt. Zion, Western & Southern Wall
Theme: Palm Sunday and the Agony in the Garden
From the Mount of Olives take in the panoramic view of Jerusalem. Then to the Pater Noster shrine, where Jesus taught His disciples the Pater Noster — The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4). Walking down the Palm Sunday Road stop at the beautiful little church, Dominus Flevit - “The Lord wept.” It was here that Jesus wept over Jerusalem [Luke 19:41]. At Gethsemane reflect on Jesus’ final night. The Garden contains trees, the roots of which go back to the time of Jesus. Visit the Church of All Nations to pray at the “Rock of Agony,” a section of bedrock identified as the place where Jesus prayed alone in the garden on the night of His arrest. From there take the route through the Kidron Valley along which Jesus was taken as a prisoner to the house of the High Priest Caiaphas where He was interrogated and imprisoned. Now called Peter in Gallicantu (“crowing rooster”), this beautiful Church also commemorates Peter’s Denial of Christ, his repentance and then being forgiven by Jesus. Here we celebrate Mass. After Mass go up to Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper. Nearby is the Benedictine Church of the Dormition.

Day 9, Sunday, Nov 19, Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre Emmaus
Theme: The Way of the Cross, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection
This morning we start the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross) at the Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was condemned to death by Pontius Pilate. From there He was taken through the city to be crucified. The Stations of the Cross lead, through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here is the site of Calvary and the Tomb of Christ. Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the afternoon visit Abou Ghosh, probably site of Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to the two Disciples after the Resurrection. Here visit the lovely Crusader church and meditate in the beautiful gardens tended by the nuns.

Day 10: Monday, Nov 20, Return to Atlanta
Transfer to airport for the flights home.

Additional Information & Travel Tips:  What to Know Before You Go
Any Questions?  For more information, please contact: Amanda tel: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or email: amanda@206tours.com with any questions or to register.

For general information, please contact: Fr. Eric Hill tel: (678) 960-0060 or email: freric@popcatholicchurch.org

Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee, Israel		Rock of Agony, Church of All Nations, Israel
Church, Ein Karem, Israel		Western (Wailing) Wal, Jerusalem, Israel

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