Holy Land, Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage
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Holy Land, Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Overview
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is a joy to invite you to join us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Since our youth we have been hearing the gospel stories about Jesus walking and teaching in Jerusalem, Capernaum, and Galilee. He worked miracles around the Sea of Tiberius, Jericho and Cana. He was born in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth, and was crucified at Golgotha. We will be seeing those places and much more. Our visit will give us an opportunity of walking in the footsteps of Jesus, our Blessed Mother and the first disciples. Each day we will celebrate Mass and reflect on the gospel text appropriate to the place we visit. This will be a pilgrimage of a lifetime and it will forever change the way you read and understand the Scriptures. We hope you will be able to join us on what promises to be a grace-filled journey to the land from which has come our salvation.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. William McEvoy
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Itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1
Depart USA
Depart en route to the Holy Land with complimentary meals and beverages served aloft.
DAY 2
Arrive Tel Aviv
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we are greeted by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative and continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Nazareth (D*)
DAY 3
Haifa, Cana, Nazareth
This morning after breakfast, we begin our pilgrimage by visiting Haifa and the Summit of Mount Carmel. This magnificent garden features 19 terraces and its centerpiece, the gold-domed Shrine of the Bab. Later we head to Mt. Tabor, the site of Christ’s Transfiguration, and the beautiful scenery of the Valley of Jezreel. Here we celebrate mass. We visit the small village of Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast. Here, couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. Continue to Nazareth for overnight. Overnight: Nazareth (B, D)
DAY 4
Tiberias
Begin the day with a visit to Capernaum where our Lord Jesus chose to center his ministry. Celebrate mass in the Church of St. Peter. At Tabgha, you will visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Fishes and Loaves, and visit the Chapel of Primacy of Peter. Then we take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where our Lord preached to the multitudes. We then head to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation for Mass at the Grotto, then continue to St. Joseph’s Workshop, Mary’s well. We spend some time in Magdala, the home of St. Mary Magdalene, before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Nazareth (B, D)
DAY 5
Jerusalem
This morning, drive to the top of the Mt. of Olives for a spectacular view of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Pater Noster, the Chapel of Ascension, and then walk the “Palm Sunday Road” to Dominus Flevit, where Our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations for Mass on the Rock of Agony. After lunch, we continue onto the Church of St. Peter in Gallicanctu (where Peter denied Christ), the House of Caiphas, the Church of the Dormition of Our Lady, and the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper. Overnight: Bethlehem (B, D)
DAY 6
Jerusalem
Today we start by celebrating Mass at Shepherds’ Field, and then visiting the Church of the Nativity, St. Jerome’s Chapel, and St. Catherine’s Church. After lunch we head to Ein Karem where we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. The balance of the day is at leisure to browse in the local markets. Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D)
DAY 7
Jerusalem
We begin today entering through Stephen’s Gate, with a visit to the Church of St. Anne, marking the place of birth of the Blessed Mother, visiting as well the nearby Pools of Bethesda. We proceed to the Chapel of the Flagellation (where Our Lord was scourged), then carry the cross as we follow the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). After the Stations, we return to the Ecce Homo Arch and Lithostrotos, where we celebrate Mass. Balance of the day in the Old City, where we will have time to visit the Dome of the Rock & Temple Mount (conditions permitting). Overnight: Bethlehem (B, D)
DAY 8
Jericho
We depart early this morning towards Jericho to view the Mt. of Temptations. We then visit the “Dead Sea” for a day swim (or rather, a float!). At night, we all gather for a special dinner and overnight. Overnight: Bethlehem (B, D)
DAY 9
Tel Aviv
Today we board our flight to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, we are met by our Holy Land travel Center Representative and continue to our hotel for check in. We end our night with a walking tour of Rome, featuring a stroll to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon (a Christian church since the 7th century,) and Piazza Navona. Overnight: Rome (B, D)
DAY 10
Rome
After an early breakfast we depart for Vatican City, the spiritual capital for all Catholics around the world. Vatican City is its own city-state nestled within Rome, and it even has its own currency and postage! Today is truly a day which will live in our hearts for many years to come. We make our way to St. Peter’s Basilica where we will attend the Papal Audience given by His Holiness Pope Francis (pending papal schedule). Following the audience, we will visit the Vatican Museums, an astonishing series of galleries which contain the most impressive spiritual and art treasures. You will see awe-inspiring relics and works of art donated throughout centuries as tributes of faith. We will visit the Tapestry Gallery, the Raphael Rooms and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel where we will see Michelangelo’s masterpiece the Last Judgment. We continue our exploration of the Vatican as we enter the largest church in Christendom – St. Peter’s Basilica. Built on the site where St. Peter was martyred. St. Peter’s is unsurpassed in beauty; a monument to the long history of the Catholic Church, to which pilgrims from around the world flock. You will have time to marvel at the Pieta and Bernini’s amazing bronze canopy. We will also visit the tomb of Pope John Paul II located in the Vatican. After a day exploring the home of our Catholic faith, we gather together to dine and reminisce about our day with our fellow pilgrims. We return to our hotel to settle in for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Rome (B, D)
DAY 11
Rome
This morning we head to Assisi for a visit of the enchanting medieval town. Our excursion includes the Basilica of Santa Maria and the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare. Afternoon at leisure for personal activities. Continue back to Rome for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Rome (B, D)
DAY 12
Rome
DAY 13
Depart Rome
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 4-5 Star Hotels
- Roundtrip Flights
- Air-conditioned Motor Coach
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- One Checked Bag
- Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
- Entrance Fees as per itinerary
- Meals (per itinerary)
- Gratuities
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Passport and Visas (Refer to the section below for Passports or Visas help)
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