A Holy Land Pilgrimage
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Join Fr. Brain Eilers & Deacon Jerry on a pilgrimage to The Holy Land!
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All new travel bookings automatically come with our Book with Confidence Travel Plan*—free of charge. This plan gives pilgrims the ability to move their booking to another destination or simply a different available departure date in our vast travel portfolio, no questions asked. They just need to let us know 120 days* before departure and we’ll waive all penalties and get them booked on a new pilgrimage.
*The Book with Confidence Travel Plan allows for any new booking made with Holy Land Travel Center to be changed to a different destination or to another available departure date. Notice of change in travel plans must be given 120 days before departure; standard cancellation penalties will apply for full cancellation without rebooking or changes made within 120 days to departure. Applicable price and eligible promotions for the new tour will apply; if new trip is less expensive, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference in price. Cannot be applied to Passion Play Pilgrimages. No cash value. Credit is fully transferable. Offer reliant on space availability. Effective 10.7.2020. May be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details.
Itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1
Depart USA
Depart for your flights to Tel Aviv. Dinner on-board, relax, and anticipate your arrival the next day
DAY 2
Tel Aviv
We are greeted upon arrival by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative who will accompany us throughout the pilgrimage. We then transfer to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
Bethlehem/ Ein Karem
On our first day in the Holy Land, we present an overview for a better understanding of its geography and some of the key sites surrounding the area and what makes it such a unique area 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. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4
Caesarea
After breakfast, we head to Caesarea by the Sea to visit the Roman Crusader remains before we continue to visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. We continue to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the annunciation. Afterwards we transfer to Cana, where couples will have the opportunity to renew wedding vows. Continue to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration, and we will celebrate Mass. Continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5
Tiberias
This morning we take our tour to Caesarea Philippi, an ancient city known for its remnants of Roman temples, ancient theatres and the Cave of Pan, where the transformative confession of Peter took place. We return to Galilee and take boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to 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.
DAY 6
Jericho
After breakfast, we head to the Magdala Center, the village of Mary Magdalene, where we visit the newly built church on site and the newly excavated ruins. Next we visit Beit Shan. These breathtaking archaeological ruins offer everything from an impressive Roman amphitheater to its well-preserved Roman and Byzantine remains, this site immerses visitors in the grandeur of a once-thriving ancient city. We continue to Qumran known for the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. After lunch, we have time for a float in the mineral-rich waters of Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. We continue on, stopping along the way at the Jordan River to remember our Lord’s Baptism and to the town of Jericho to visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan.
DAY 7
Mt of Olives
We begin our day with a visit to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, continue to the church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Next, we walk the Palm Sunday Road, 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. Time for lunch before we head to Herodion, a remarkable fortress and palace complex built by King Herod the great.
DAY 8
Mt. Zion
Today we head to Mount Zion, visiting the cave of Assumption (Dormition Abbey) of Mary to heaven. We visit the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus three times. We end our day visiting the Wailing Wall before we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9
Old City Jerusalem
After breakfast we head to Jerusalem and start our visit with St Anne Church (the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary). Continue to view the sisters of Zion, Ecce Homo where Pilate proclaimed, “Behold the man.” Next, 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 at each station shrine, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Our walk ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Solemn Entry, where we will have exclusive and private access to the Church. This sacred area is home to the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, known as Calvary, as well as the Holy Tomb of Jesus Christ. We then continue to the Office of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem where you will be able to meet the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the new members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem will receive their very own Pilgrim Shell. Following our visit, we will make our way to the Notre Dame Center in Vatican property, where we will visit the Museum of the Shroud of the Man (three-dimension replica of the Shroud of Jesus).
DAY 10
Return Home
Today we bid farewell to the Holy Land and will return with memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 4-5 Star Hotels
- Roundtrip Flights
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- 8 - Nights Accommodations
- Excursions as per itinerary
- All Meals per Itinerary
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Passport and Visas (Refer to the section below for Passports or Visas help)
- Gratuities
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