Holy Land Pilgrimage
Walk Where Jesus Walked!
Spiritual Director: Fr. Elias O'Brien, O. Carm
Group Coordinator: Teresa Vazquez
April 1 - 10, 2019
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Holy Land · Galilee · Sea of Galilee · Mt. Tabor · Monastery of the Sacred Cross · Ein Karem· Jerusalem · Bethany · Mt. of Olives · Gethsemane · Mt. Zion · Wadi Qelt · Jericho Baptismal site · Monastery of Gerasimos · Samaria · Jacob's Well · Jerusalem · Mar Saba · Bethlehem
Make your way through the Holy Land to experience Him, follow in His footsteps, and see Him in the works He performed - your footsteps will become His. Celebrate Mass in the very places where these miraculous gifts became pages in the Gospel. See where He was back then, and feel how He is still there today!
Fr. Elias O'Brien, O. Carm
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Katherine
Account Manager
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Travel Consultant
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Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from Chicago, ORD or your departure city
- Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations at centrally located first class hotels: (or similar)
- ~ 1 night: Apr 02 - 03: Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv
- ~ 5 nights: Apr 05 - 10: Olive Tree, Jerusalem
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Wi-Fi on motor coach
- Professional local Christian Tour Escort
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Tips to Hotel Staff and Restaurants
- Whisper Headsets where needed
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents
Centrally located hotels or similar
Dan Panorama
Tel Aviv1 Night
Leonardo Plaza
Tiberias2 Nights
Olive Tree
Jerusalem5 Nights
Not included
- Beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Optional
Travel Insurance
Providing you coverage for both pre-existing conditions and those that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.
Cancel for Any Reason Protection Plan
A Cancellation Waiver - allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime - up until 48 hours prior to departure. The Cancel for Any Reason Protection Plan expires once you are within 48 hours of departure.
Itinerary
Mon, Apr 01: Depart for the Holy Land
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals are served on board.
Tue, Apr 02: Arrival to the Holy Land
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the arrival's hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv in time to check-in. Enjoy dinner at the hotel before retiring for the evening.
Wed, Apr 03: Up to the Galilee
Travel up the coastline to the ancient Roman city of Caesarea. See the harbor where Paul was imprisoned and taken to Rome, on his final voyage. Proceed to Nazareth, one of the holiest towns in Christendom. See Mary's Well where the Angel Gabriel told Mary she will give birth to Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, where we see frescoes of all the main Orthodox Saints. Continue to Cana to visit the Greek Orthodox Church, site of Jesus' first miracle. Dinner and Overnight.
Thu, Apr 04: Sea of Galilee
Drive to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, than to Tabgha, Greek for Seven Springs and the Church of the Multiplication of Fishes and Loaves. Visit the Church of St. Peter's Primacy. Explore Capernaum (visit both the orthodox Church and the ruins at Catholic Church) headquarters of Jesus' ministry in Galilee and see the new Church built on St. Peter's House. See the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles, with its lovely pink domes and an outwardly setting overlooking the Sea of Galilee. We celebrate the Divine Liturgy in this peaceful spot. Today you share in the traditional lunch of delicious St. Peter's fish. Sail across the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Fri, Apr 05: Mt Tabor, Monastery of Sacred Cross, Ein Karm
We start the day with a visit to Mt. Tabor and the Church of Transfiguration. Continue to The Monastery of Scared Cross, stop at the village of Ein Karem the birth place of St. John the Baptist, and see the Russian and the Greek Orthodox Churches.
Sat, Apr 06: Jerusalem - Bethany - Mt Olives - Palm Sunday walk - Gethsemane - Mt Zion
Start the day with a visit Bethany, site of the House of Mary and Lazarus, Mt of Olives. Enjoy the unforgettable view from atop the Mount of Olives, and marvel at the site before you. A 4000 year old city, center of three main monolithic faiths, and the place where Our Lord sacrificed himself for our salvation. See where Jesus taught the Apostles to pray "Our Father,". Walk down the Palm Sunday road, stopping at the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene (Usually it opens Mon - Thu, we will contact them closer to arrival and reconfirm the visit). Light a candle with a prayer in the Tomb of Holy Mother and continue to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane, the garden of Our Lord's agony. Descend across the Kidron Valley, to the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu where the Apostle denied Christ three times. Continue on to Mt. Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper, King David's Tomb and the Church of the Dormition.
Sun, Apr 07: Wadi Qelt - Jericho Baptismal site - Monastery of Gerasimos - Samaria - Jacob's Well - Jerusalem
Monastery of St. George, (View as it is closed on Sunday) built in a rock ravine in the Judean Desert, and wonder in amazement how the monks managed to build this Shrine of faith. Proceed down into the Jordan Valley towards Jericho, the oldest known inhabited city in the world. View the Mt Temptation and visit the Orthodox Monastery there. Continue to Baptismal site & Monastery of Gerasimos afternoon drive through Biblical Samaria to reach Jacob's Well. We will visit the magnificent rebuilt Church and hear from Fr. Ioustinos Mamalo about the building of the Church and it's importance of the site where Jesus met the Samaritan woman. He referred to the age-old dispute between the Samaritan and the Jews about the right spot to worship God, and said the memorable words " They that worship God must worship him in spirit and in truth." We continue through Samaria, viewing Shiloh, Bethel and Beeroth. Overnight Jerusalem.
Mon, Apr 08: Mar Saba - Bethlehem
Start the day by visiting the Monastery of St. Theodosius and Mar Saba founded in 5th century by monk Saba.( for men only) Continue to Bethlehem, and the Shepherd's Field and Grotto. We have Holy Liturgy in the Church of the Nativity. The Byzantine Church is built over the birthplace of Our Lord, and see the cave of St. Jerome. We also tour the Monastery of Prophet Elias. On the way back to Jerusalem Overnight Jerusalem
Tue, Apr 09, Jerusalem - The Holy City
Enter the old city via Zion Gate to VIEW: the Wailing Wall, the Temple Mount, the Pool of Bethesda, St. Anne's Church (birthplace of Mary), the Chapel of Flagellation, Ecco Home Arch. Then go on to the Via Dolorosa, to the Prison of Christ, and retrace the final hours of Our Lord's life as you pass the Stations of the Cross, to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of His death and resurrection. We climb the stairs to reach Golgotha, the place of crucifixion. The main altar here is in the care of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchy. Then we are actually led into the Tomb, the place of resurrection, guarded by Greek Orthodox monks. Take a moment in this Holy Place to feel the spirit engulf you, and appreciate all that Our Lord has given you and your loved ones. Visit Monastery of Nicodemus, continue to John the Baptist then end the tour with a visit the Greek Orthodox Patriarch. If time allows we will add St. Jacob and St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Orthodox Compound, before exiting through the Jaffa Gate. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Wed, Apr 10: Return home
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for return flights home.
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.
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*All pricing is per person
Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request
Pre Stay Tel Aviv
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About Your Trip
- Tel Aviv
- Caesarea
- Nazareth
- Cana
- Tiberias
- Sea of Galilee
- Jordan River
- Mt. Tabor
- Jerusalem
- Gethsemane
- Ein Karem
- Bethlehem
- Qumran
- Dead Sea
- Mt. Zion
- Holy Sepulchre
The Holy Land - In the Footsteps of Jesus:
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. The maxim at the entrance to the Church of the Nativity says: "We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one." We pray that same will occur when you join 206 Tours pilgrimage.
We promise to do all within our power to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us, please note should any problems arise during your trip you should first contact your local emergency contact in your destination country or the 206 Tours.
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Any questions? Contact Us:
Katherine
Account Manager
- 1-800-206-Tour (8687)
- [email protected]
- Live chat
Danielle
Travel Consultant
- 1-800-206-Tour (8687)
- [email protected]
- Live chat