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Your Trip Includes:
† Round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv
† All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
† 8 Nights accommodation in First Class hotels in Israel
      ~ June 21 – 24 / 3 nights Ron Beach Hotel Tiberias
      ~ June 24 – 29 / 5 nights Olive Tree Hotel Jerusalem
† Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
† Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
† Free Wi-Fi on motor coach
† Whisper Headsets where needed
† Assistance of a professional local Christian guide(s)
† Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
† Arrangements for Mass daily & Spiritual activities
† Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
† Tips to hotel staff, restaurants, luggage handlers

Not Included: Beverages, Travel Insurance optional (www.206tours.com/insurance), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan @ $299 (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to guide and driver ($11-$12 per person per day). Items of a personal nature.

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1, June 20, 2013, Thursday: Depart USA
Board your flight for the start of your journey to Tel Aviv, with complimentary meals and beverages served on board.

Day 2, June 21, 2013, Friday: Arrive Tel Aviv – Tiberias
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv Airport you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort and/or driver. After a warm welcome to Israel, you will be escorted to your transportation. We travel up the coast to the Carmel Mountains, heading for Galilee. We arrive in Tiberias in time to enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at our hotel before retiring for the evening. Time allows, we will stop at Caesarea where we will visit the Roman and Crusader ruins, where Paul was held prisoner by the Romans. Dinner included.

Day 3, June 22, 2013, Saturday: Stella Maris - Cana, Nazareth Village, Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation & Mary’s Well
After a filling breakfast we depart to Haifa where we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery which houses the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. We continue our journey 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 will enjoy a tour of the village of Nazareth before we return to Tiberias for our dinner and a restful overnight. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 4, June 23, 2013, Sunday: 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 will see the “Jesus Boat” before we visit the holy site Capernaum to see the synagogue and St. Peter's house, where Jesus would have stayed during 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. Drive 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 5, June 24, 2013, Monday: Tabgha, Mt. Tabor, Baptismal site at Qasr El Yahud, Jericho, Mt. Temptation,
We start our day at Tabgha where we will see the splendid mosaic commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes. 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. Stop at the Baptismal site near Jericho where we will renew our Baptismal vows. 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 we head towards Jerusalem where we will arrive in time for dinner. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 6, June 25, 2013, Tuesday: Temple Mount, Tunnel, Ein Karem & Bethlehem
We depart for our Tour of Temple Mount, the “Wailing Wall” and the Western Wall Tunnels (The tunnel tour is subject to confirmation and the time/day of the visit might change). 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 7, June 26, 2013, Wednesday: The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours, Model of Second Temple
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 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. Stop at the Chapel of the Ascension from where Jesus ascended to Heaven. We finish the day with a visit to the Second Temple scale model for an overview of Jerusalem as it was at the time of Jesus. We return to our hotel for dinner and an early lights out. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 8, June 27, 2013, Thursday: 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”. 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 we return to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for an indepth tour. Return to our hotel for dinner and a restful overnight. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 9, June 28, 2013, Friday: The Wilderness: Bethany, Massada, Qumran, 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.' Drive along by the Dead Sea to Masada, where you continue by cable-car up to the last stronghold of the Zealots and see Herod's palaces, baths etc. Some 2000 years ago, Roman legions stormed one of the two paths to the top of this sandstone mountain to reach the Jewish Zealots headquartered there. Stop at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 10, June 29, 2013, Saturday: Free morning, Emaus, Tel Aviv Airport
Spend the morning free as there will be time for you to revisit some of your favorite sites, finish your last minute shopping, and rest. Check out at 12:00 noon After lunch, leave Jerusalem for a short trip to Emmaus: site of the meeting of the two disciples with Jesus after the Resurrection. They invited him to join them in their simple meal and recognized him only when He blessed the Bread. In the evening we depart for Tel Aviv Airport. Breakfast Included. (pending flight schedule)

Day 11, June 30, 2013, Sunday: Tel Aviv - USA
Board your flight from Tel Aviv to LA. Take time to reflect on all you have seen during your visit to the Holy Land. (pending flight schedule.)

** Optional 2 nights Post Tour to Jordan (June 29 – July 1, 2013  |  $595 per person)

Your Post Tour to Jordan Includes:
† 2 Night Accommodation in First Class hotels in Jordan
      ~ 1 nights, Taybet Zaman in Petra
      ~ 1 nights, Cham Palace in Amman
† Price includes Airfare / Return from Amman
† Breakfast and dinner daily
† Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
† Assistance of a professional local guide
† Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
† Arrangements for Mass daily & Spiritual activities
† Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

Not Included:
Lunches, Beverages, Travel Insurance optional (www.206tours.com/insurance), Tips to guide and driver ($11-$12 per person per day).

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 10, June 29, 2013, Saturday: Allenby / Baptismal site, Madeba, Mt. Nebo, Petra
Leave Jerusalem and cross Allenby into Jordan. Meet Jordan Guide and vehicle and proceed to visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan and visit the Baptismal site. Continue to the Christian village of Madeba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. Drive on to Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land. You can see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Judean hills beyond. Also see the remains of Byzantine Church with their mosaic floors. Continue on to Petra for dinner and overnight.

Day 11, June 30, 2013, Sunday: Petra, Amman
A full day to explore the Red Rose city of Petra. You have the choice to walk to the site or to take a horse ride through the dramatic "ciq" or canyon. See the Treasury, carved in the pink stone, and continue past the Roman theatre, the Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb to the Roman road. For those who wish to take the 60 minute walk to the Monastery they will be rewarded with one of the best sites in Petra. Drive to Amman for dinner and overnight.

Day 12, July 1, 2013, Monday: Transfer to Airport for departure flight to Los Angeles.

After breakfast we will have a free morning at our leisure. After check-out hotel at Noon, we will cross the Allenby Bridge back to Jaffa, Israel. Visit the port city of Jaffa to see the House of Simon the Tanner and the old town, now an artists’ colony. We will enjoy the dinner while in Jaffa before we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for our late return flight back to U.S. ( Arrive in U.S. on July 2) Though our pilgrimage has come to an end, its graces are certain to draw us closer to our Lord.

Additional Information & Travel Tips:  Israel  Jordan

Any Questions?  To register, please contact: Liz tel: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or email: [email protected] with any questions.

For general information, please contact: Kathy & Dave Robinson tel: 714-544-3505 or email: [email protected]

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Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee, Israel		Rock of Agony, Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
Monastery of St. George, Israel		Western (Wailing) Wall, Jerusalem, Israel
OPTIONAL POST TOUR TO JORDAN
Mosaic, Byzantine Church of Petra, Petra, Jordan		Roman Theater of Amman, Amman, Jordan

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