A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Under The Spiritual Direction Of Fr. Eric Berns
12 DAYS
FROM $3,999

Date

02/01/24 -02/12/24

Activity Level

Moderate – High

Book By

10 / 24 / 2023

Group Limit

40

Pilgrimage Overview



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Itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1
Depart USA

Our Pilgrimage begins
today as we depart on our flight to Israel. Meals and drinks served
aloft.

DAY 2
Arrival in Israel

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we are welcomed by our HLTC representative then transferred to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Dinner)

DAY 3
Bethlehem

This morning we visit the Church of the Nativity, situated above the traditional Grotto of Jesus’ birth. After touring the Manger, Grotto of St. Jerome, the church of St. Catherine, we will visit the Milk Grotto. Later, we head to Shepherd’s Field.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 4
Church of Natvity

This morning we visit the Church of the Nativity, situated above the traditional Grotto of Jesus’ birth. After touring the Manger, Grotto of St. Jerome, the church of St. Catherine, we will visit the Milk Grotto. Later, we head to Shepherd’s Field.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 5
Mt Carmel

This morning, we leave Bethlehem and head to Tiberias. Drive along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, home of ancient Roman Procurators and capitol city of the Roman Province of Palestine. Here, St. Peter preached, and St. Paul was imprisoned for two years. Continue to the sparkling port city of Haifa. Ascend Mt. Carmel, home of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. There we will celebrate Mass before continuing to Tiberias.
Overnight: Nazareth/Tiberias (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 6
Tiberias

Following breakfast, drive to Nazareth, home of the Holy Family. Visit Joseph’s Workshop and the Grotto of the Annunciation. There, we will celebrate Mass before we continue to Cana of Galilee, where our Lord performed His first miracle – changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Here we will invite couples to renew their wedding vows. We then head to the summit of Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus and enjoy a sweeping view of the beautiful Jezreel Valley.

Overnight: Nazareth/Tiberias (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 7
Galilee

Start the day at Tabgha, the site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Celebrate Mass on the shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus called His disciples and appeared after His Resurrection. Visit Capernaum, home of Our Lord during His ministry, recall His many miracles and see the Synagogue where He taught. Then drive up to the Mt. of the Beatitudes for Mass and lunch near the site of the Sermon on the Mount. We then visit the nearby village of Magdala before weconclude this day with a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight: Nazareth/Tiberias (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 8
Jerusalem

This morning, we depart Tiberias and travel to Jericho, the oldest known city in the world. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. After lunch, we head for a swim in the salty, mineral laden and unsinkable waters of the Dead Sea. We then stop at the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows before continuing to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast, Dinner), 

DAY 9
Jerusalem,

Begin the first day in Jerusalem with a visit to a large-scale model of the city at the time of Jesus. Continue to the area of the ancient Jewish temple. Explore excavations of the temple environs, see the steps where Jesus preached and the evidence of the destruction of the temple as Jesus foretold. See the Wailing Wall – the most sacred place in the world for Jews. Proceed to Mt. Zion where we will stand in the Upper Room, celebrating Mass very near to where Jesus ate the Last supper with His disciples. Then we will visit the Dormition Abbey where we remember Mary “falling asleep” before her Assumption. Drive to Bethany where Our Lord would stay in the home of His friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus during His visits to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast, Dinner)

 

DAY 10
Jerusalem

This morning drive to the top of the Mt. of Olives where we will visit the Church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer. We also visit the Chapel of the Ascension commemorating the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. Walk the Palm Sunday Road to the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, where we will have Mass with a spectacular view of Jerusalem. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Tomb of Mary. In the afternoon, we visit the Church of St. Peter in Galicantu at the place where Peter denied Jesus while He was awaiting trial before the Sanhedrin Return that evening to the Church of All Nations on the Garden of Gethsemane for a Holy Hour at the place where Jesus suffered the agony in the garden andwas betrayed by Judas.

Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 11
Jerusalem

Today we will walk through the narrow cobble stone streets of the Old City, beginning with a visit to the Church of St. Anne, the birthplace of Mary, and viewing the Pool of Bethseda, where Jesus healed the crippled. We then follow Jesus on the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to visit Calvary, where Christ was Crucified, the Stone of Anointing, and the empty Tomb of Our Savior which witnesses to our Easter Faith in the Resurrection. After a special Mass at the Tomb we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 12
Departure Flight

Today we arrive home safely with unforgettable memories knowing that we have walked in the footsteps of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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)

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  • Gratuities

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