 Your Trip Includes:
 Round-trip air from San Francisco to Tel Aviv
All Airline Airport Taxes & Fuel Surcharges
Accommodations in DELUXE – 5 Star Hotels in Israel
~ Sep 08 – 11 | 3 nights Scots in Tiberias
~ Sep 11 – 16 | 5 nights Inbal in Jerusalem
Breakfast, Lunch, & dinner daily (from dinner on the first night to dinner on last day)
Wine and mineral water with dinners
Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach (Wi-Fi available throughout)
Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s)
Sightseeing & admissions fees as per itinerary
Arrangements for Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Luggage handling
Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents
Not Included:
Travel Insurance optional at (www.206tours.com/insurance), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan
(www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to your guide & driver ($12 per day). Items of personal nature.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: September 6: Depart San Francisco with Swiss International Airlines at 7:35pm
Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2: September 7: Arrive Zurich late afternoon
You will have some free time prior to boarding your evening flight to Tel Aviv. Snack and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 3: September 8: Arrive Tel Aviv
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv Airport at 3:30AM you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort. After a warm welcome to Israel, you will be escorted to your transportation. Short panoramic tour of Tel Aviv, then head North via beautiful Mediterranean coast to Tiberias, our home for the next three nights. Some time to relax and adjust to local time, followed by delicious buffet dinner.
Day 4: September 9: Tiberias - Stella Maris, Cana, Basilica of the Annunciation & Mary's Well
After a filling breakfast we travel to Caesarea, where we will visit the Roman and Crusader ruins. Here Paul was held prisoner by the Romans. We continue our journey into the Carmel Mountains. We stop in Haifa where we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery which houses the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. After time for prayer we continue on to Mukhraka where Elijah confronted the false prophets of Baal and where the Carmelite Order began. Our next stop is Cana, the village where Jesus performed his first miracle changing water into wine. Our pilgrim couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during our Mass. We drive to nearby Nazareth, where we will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary's Well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel. We arrive in Tiberias in time for our dinner and a restful overnight.
Day 5: September 10: The Ministry of Christ in Galilee
Today we will focus on the ministry of Christ during his time in Galilee. We will enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the Sea of Galilee where Christ walked on water. We also visit the holy site Capernaum to see the synagogue and St. Peter's house, where Jesus would have stayed while ministering in the area. Visit the breathtaking Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given. There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy of Mt. Beatitudes. We continue on to Tabgha where we will see the splendid mosaic commemorating 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." In the afternoon we visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told Peter "You are the Rock and upon this rock I will build my Church." We return to our hotel for dinner and a well earned rest.
Day 6: September 11: Jordan River, Mt. Tabor, Jerusalem
We start our day with a stop at the Jordan River where we will renew our Baptismal Vows. We will continue to Mount Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration, where we will have Mass in the beautiful small church atop the mountain. We drive down the Jordan Valley and head towards Jerusalem where we will arrive in time for dinner.
Day 7: September 12: Jerusalem & Bethlehem
We begin our time in Jerusalem with an overview of the past and current geography of the Old City, including 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: Christianity, Judaism, 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 and celebrate Mass. We visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which stands upon the site where Jesus was born. We have time to shop before returning to our hotel for dinner.
Day 8: September 13: The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours
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. Our journey takes us to Gethsemane, where we will visit the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest. We continue on to the Cave of Betrayal and the Cave of Assumption of Mary to Heaven. We visit Pater Noster, where the universality of the Catholic Church is evident in the tiled mosaics of the Lord's Prayer in many languages. We finish our day at the Chapel of the Ascension from where Jesus ascended to Heaven. We return to our hotel for dinner and an early lights out.
Day 9: September 14: Stations of the Cross
This morning we wake very early for one of the highlights of our trip. As the sun rises we retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday. As we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the Old City we will pray the Stations of the Cross as we walk the same path Jesus took. We reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice as we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. We return to our hotel for breakfast before visiting St. Anne's Church, the home of the Virgin Mary and her parents Saints Joachim and Anne. We will see the Ecce Home where Pilate proclaimed "Behold the man," the Wailing Wall (the most holy place for Jews). We exit at Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey where we believe the Blessed Mary died. We end the day at St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Christ three times. This afternoon you will have free time to rest or explore Jerusalem. Return to our hotel for dinner and a restful overnight.
Day 10: September 15: The Wilderness: Bethany, Jericho, Mt. Temptation, Dead Sea
We begin our day with a visit to Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. As we head east of Jerusalem into the desert, you will begin to understand the rich Christian tradition of this region. As we continue on we will see the Monastery of St. George, just off the Roman road that Jesus 'walked.' As we reach the oasis town of Jericho, we visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and enjoy a splendid view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. Before returning to Jerusalem we stop at the Dead Sea where we will have time for a swim (or rather a float) in the mineral-rich waters. The Dead Sea is renowned for its healing properties and various skin products. Due to the geographic position it is warm enough to swim year round. Return to Jerusalem for our final dinner.
Day 11: September 16: Jerusalem -Tel Aviv - USA
Early departure from Tel Aviv Airport via Zurich to San Francisco. Arrival at 4PM.
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.
Additional Information & Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go
Any Questions? For more information, please contact: Yaritza & Sandra tel: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or email: yaritza@206tours.com or sandra@206tours.com with any questions or to register.
for general information, please contact: Corazon Reyes tel: 415-647-9184 or email: ccreyes@pacbell.net
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Tour
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Land Only (no airfare)
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Air & Land
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The Holy Land |
$2,400 |
$3,695 |
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| Single Supplement / Private Room |
$848 |
| Business Class Trans-Atlantic Upgrade (one-way) |
upon request |
| Business Class Trans-Atlantic Upgrade (round trip) |
upon request |
| First Class available |
upon request |
| Children's discounts for children under 12 |
upon request |
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| Mount of Beatitudes,
Galilee, Israel |
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Rock of Agony, Church of All Nations, Israel |
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Church, Ein Karem, Israel |
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Western (Wailing) Wal, Jerusalem, Israel |
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Roman Ruins,
Caesarea, Israel
333 Marcus Blvd 