Join St. James R.C.C. on a
Deluxe Holy Land Pilgrimage
Walk Where Jesus Walked! | A Taste of Israel
Spiritual Leader: Deacon Ryan
Group Coordinator: Margo Arceri
March 6 - 15, 2023
MA031422
St. James R.C.C.
Deluxe Holy Land Pilgrimage
Walk Where Jesus Walked! | A Taste of Israel
Spiritual Leader: Deacon Ryan
Group Coordinator:
Margo Arceri
March 6 - 15, 2023
MA031422
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Tel Aviv · Tiberias · Caesarea · Bethlehem of Galilee · Nazareth · Cana · Tiberias · Yardenit· Sea of Galilee· Mt. of Beatitudes · Capernaum · Mt. Tabor · Jericho · Qumran · Dead Sea · Masada · Ein Gedi · Dead Sea · Temple Model · Ein Karem · Bethlehem · Mt. Of Olives · Gethsemane · Mt. Zion · Western Wall · Via Dolorosa · Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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!
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Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or your departure city
- Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Centrally located hotels as follows: (or similar)
- ~ 3 nights: March 07 - 10: U Boutique Hotel, Tiberias
- ~ 2 nights: March 10 - 12: Isrotel Hotel, Dead Sea
- ~ 3 nights: March 12 - 15: Herbert Samuel Hotel, Jerusalem
- Transfers as per itinerary on a group basis
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Wine and mineral waters with dinners
- Unlimited bottled water on the bus
- Free Wi-Fi on the Bus
- Meeting with Chef Nabil, Visit to Mahane Yehuda Market and cooking class with Lunch
- Visit to Spice Farm
- Sound & Light Show at the tower of David
- Farewell dinner with folklore at Bethlehem Restaurant
- Transportation by deluxe air conditioned motor coach per itinerary
- Whisper Headsets
- Assistance of a professional local Christian guide(s)
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Catholic Priest, Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Centrally located hotels or similar
U Boutique Hotel
TiberiasIsrotel Hotel
Dead SeaHerbert Samuel Hotel
JerusalemNot included
- Meals and beverages unless mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver, Items of a personal nature.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1, Monday, March 6: Depart USA
Make your way to JFK airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals will be served on board.
Day 2, Tuesday, March 7: Arrive Tel Aviv - Tiberias
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be met by the 206 Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Tiberias. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 3, Wednesday, March 8: Caesarea - Bethlehem of Galilee - Nazareth - Cana - Tiberias
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. 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. En route we will stop at Spice Farm in Bethlehem of Galilee to enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine. At Nazareth 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]. Here visit the Franciscan Chapel where those who wish to may renew their wedding vows. Return to Tiberias. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4, Thursday, March 9: Yardenit – Sea of Galilee – Mt of Beatitudes - Capernaum
Theme: The Ministry of Christ in Galilee
Begin the day with a visit to Baptismal site on the Jordan River. Time for renewal of the baptismal vows. After that we continue with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. After this, see the remains of a boat that dates back to the time of Jesus, found buried in mud (entrance included). Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, scene of Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount. Nearby is 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. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 5, Friday, March 10: Mt. Tabor – Jericho – Qumran – Dead Sea
Theme: The Transfiguration
Today, after breakfast, 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. Drive down the Jordan Valley to Jericho, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, where we view Mt Temptation and an example of a Sycamore Tree. We then drive down the Jordan Valley to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Check in to your Dead Sea hotel for 2 nights stay.
Day 6, Saturday, March 11: Masada – Ein Gedi – Dead Sea
This morning we drive to Masada (entrance included with cable car), the massive 1,000 foot high fortress built by Kind Herod, where we will, by way of the cable car, make our way to the top. Here we survey the ruins of fortifications, waterworks, synagogue, temples and palaces. We will then drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi, a green oasis in the middle of the desert, and see the area where David hid while fleeing from King Saul. Back to your hotel. Free time to enjoy the SPA and perhaps swim at the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 7, Sunday, March 12: Jerusalem: Temple Model – Ein Karem – Bethlehem
Theme: The Visitation and Nativity
We will drive to Jerusalem then to see 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. In the afternoon visit 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 we will depart 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 we will return to the hotel in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8, Monday, March 13: Jerusalem: Mt. Of Olives – Gethsemane – Mt. Zion – Western Wall – Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David
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 (entrance included), 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. Visit the Western Wall, to see all that remains of the Temple compound that dates to the time of Jesus. From here we will continue 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. After Mass we will go up to Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room, which commemorates the Last Supper. Nearby is the Benedictine Church of the Dormition. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Tonight after dinner we will enjoy Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David.
Day 9, Tuesday, March 14: Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa – Holy Sepulchre – Mahane Yehuda visit & cooking class with Chef Nabil Aho – farewell dinner with folklore
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 will be in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After breakfast visit the Church of St Anne’s, the Pool of Bethesda and the Sisters of Zion. This afternoon we will meet Chef Nabil Aho, the head chef instructor at the Professional Promotion Hospitality Section of Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, who will take us to the famous Mahane Yehuda Market. Afterwards we will have a pleasure to cook our lunch with Chef Nabil. Dinner will be in Bethlehem Restaurant tonight, to include folklore show.
Day 10, Wednesday, March 15: Tel Aviv – USA
This morning following breakfast transfer to airport for your return flight 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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Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request
Options and upgrades
*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
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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