IF you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Each day of your pilgrimage you will have time to renew and affirm your faith; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time.

Round-trip air from New York, JFK or Denver to Tel Aviv
Airline FUEL SURCHARGES and ALL AIRPORT TAXES ARE INCLUDED
8 nights at four-star hotels as follows:
           ~ Jan 18 – 21 / 3 nights: Ron Beach, Tiberias, Israel
           ~ Jan 21 – 26 / 5 nights: Notre Dame Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
Transfers as per itinerary
Breakfast and dinner daily
Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s)
Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
Arrangements for Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

Lunches.Tips to your guide & driver (approx. total $9 per day)

Jan 17, Day 1 – Depart from Denver or JFK to Tel Aviv
Begin your spiritual journey as we depart for the overnight flights to Tel Aviv.

Jan 18, Day 2 - Tel Aviv - Mediterranean Coast Caesarea, Stella Maris, Galilee
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Exit terminal at the sign marked "groups" and meet your local guide. We travel via the coast to Caesarea, where the Romans held Paul prisoner. Visit the Roman and Crusader ruins. Drive through the Carmel Mountains heading for the Galilee. In Haifa, visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel.. Dinner and overnight in Galilee.

Jan 19, Day 3 - Galilee: Mt. Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation
Depart to Mount Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration, where we will have Mass. Drive to Cana, the village of Jesus' first miracle of changing water into wine; here couples may renew their wedding vows. Continue to the Basilica of Annunciation in Nazareth where we will visit Mary's Well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel. Dinner and overnight in the Galilee.

Jan 20, Day 4 - The Ministry of Christ in the Galilee: Tiberias, Boat ride on Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mt. Beatitudes
Some of today's highlights are a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, including a stop at the Museum of the Boat; Capernaum to see the synagogue and St Peter's house, a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given, to Tabgha to see the splendid mosaic about the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter's Primacy where Peter was told " Feed my lambs, feed my sheep." There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy or Mt Beatitudes. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in the Galilee.

Jan 21, Day 5 - Caesarea Philippi & Jordan River
Depart to Caesarea Philippi, location of the testimony and commissioning of St. Peter and where Jesus told him 'You are the Rock and upon this rock I will build my Church'. Visit Yardenit where we remember our Baptism at the Jordan River. Continue our drive down the Jordan Valley and head towards Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.

Jan 22, Day 6 - Jerusalem and Bethlehem: Mt Olives, Church of Visitation, Shepherds Fields, Church of the Nativity
On the first day in Jerusalem we present an overview for a better understanding of its geography and some of the key sites surrounding the area. This includes a dramatic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives, revealing a city with 4000 years of history. From this vantage point see much of what makes Jerusalem such a unique city to the three major religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We then head to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St John the Baptist and to the Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the 'Magnificat'. In the afternoon we drive to the Shepherd's Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Then we visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem that stands upon the site where Jesus was born. Mass in Bethlehem or the Shepherds Fields. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.

JAN 23, Day 7 - Jerusalem, The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours: Mt Olives, Palm Sunday, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Cave of Betrayal, Cave of Assumption, Pater Noster
We begin our day with a visit to the Mt. of Olives to walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then to Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest. Visit the cave of betrayal then the cave of Assumption of Mary to heaven. Back on the Mt of Olives we visit the Pater Noster with the Lords Prayer in many languages, and the Ascension from where ascended to Heaven. Visit the outdoor model of the Old City of Jerusalem before continuing to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.

Jan 24, Day 8 The Way of the Cross: Via della Rosa, St Annes Church, Ecce Homo, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Upper Room, Dormition Abbey.
Early in the morning we retrace the last steps of Jesus. As we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City praying the Stations of the Cross, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Finally we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. After breakfast at our hotel we return to the Old City of Jerusalem to visit St. Anne's Church, the home of the Virgin Mary and her parents Saints Joachim and Anne. We pass the Ecce Homo where Pilate proclaimed 'Behold the man'; then the West or Wailing Wall, the most holy place for Jews. Nearby is the Dome of the Rock and the Haram al Sharif or Temple Mount. We exit at Mt Zion. At the Cenacle we visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper. Next we go to Dormition Abbey. We end the day at St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Him three times. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.

Jan 25, Day 9 - The Wilderness: Masada, Bethany, Jericho, Mt Temptation, and the Dead Sea
We begin our day with a visit to Masada, site of the Jewish revolt against the Romans from 70—73 AD. Ascend by cable car to tour the excavations of the Unesco World Heritage Site. On the way back there is time for a swim (or rather a float!) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. Continue to the oasis town of Jericho, visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation, where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan, and see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree. Our next stop is Wadi Qelt gorge, site of the Monastery of St. George. We end our day with a visit to Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.

Jan 26, Day 10 - Jerusalem – FREE DAY after dinner transfer to Tel Aviv airport
Enjoy a late check out from your hotel, followed by a free day in Jerusalem (including guide and transportation). This evening you will have dinner in a local restaurant before transferring to TLV airport for departure flight.

Jan 27, Day 11 - Tel Aviv – USA
Arrive back in New York and Denver.

What to Know Before You Go

Mount of Beatitudes Galilee, Israel

Rock of Agony, Church of All Nations Mt. Olives, Israel

Western (Wailing) Wall Jerusalem, Israel

Monastery of St. George Israel