The Holy Land & Egypt in the footsteps of St. Joseph
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The Holy Land & Egypt in the footsteps of St. Joseph
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Join Msgr. Lambert Joseph Luna on a pilgrimage to The Holy Land & Egypt!
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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 Haifa. Upon arrival in Haifa, we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. Next, we stop at the Baha’i Gardens, which includes a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. We visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where we will celebrate Mass. We then continue to our hotel in Nazareth.
DAY 5
Tiberias
Today we will 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. Then we continue to Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha which houses the splendid mosaic representing the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Nearby is the Church of Peter’s Primary 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 the Mount of Beatitudes. Next, 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.
DAY 6
Cana
Today couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows in Cana. We will enjoy a beautiful drive to the Church of the Transfiguration on top of Mount Tabor. We will remember the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordon River. Then drive to Jericho and visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world. We will stop to view Mount Temptation where Jesus fasted and rejected Satan’s temptations. On the way back to our hotel in Bethlehem we will stop at the Dead Sea. Those who are interested can float on the Dead Sea, and others can relax with a drink overlooking the Sea!
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.
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. Finally, we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. For members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre it offers the opportunity to fulfill your requirement to visit the Holy Land and pray at the Holy Sepulchre. Free time in the Old City of Jerusalem for prayers. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
DAY 10
Depart to Cario
Today we board our flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, we are greeted by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative and transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 11
Citadel
We start our day by visiting the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. We then visit Abu Sergha Church. Later we travel to Khan Bazaars. The Khan El-Khalili is one of the most interesting bazaars, not only in Egypt, but also in the whole Middle East. At night we gather for a Nile Cruise Dinner with entertainment.
DAY 12
Cairo
Today we visit the Egyptian Museum. This is a place of true discovery and without doubt one of the greatest collections of all time. We then visit the great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 13
Depart Home
Today we return home with unforgettable memories of our pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 4-5 Star Hotels
- Roundtrip Flights
- 11 - Nights Accommodation
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Professional Catholic Tour Guides
- All Meals per Itinerary
- Spiritual Director
- Gratuities
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Passport and Visas (Refer to the section below for Passports or Visas help)
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