pilgrimage to holy land
pilgrimage to holy land
$4,390
CAD
$4,390 CAD | 9 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
November 8
Depart from Toronto
Afternoon departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv.
November 9
Tel Aviv
Afternoon arrival in Tel Aviv. Upon meeting our guide, we are transferred to our hotel in Galilee. Mass. Time for rest, dinner and overnight.
November 10
Tiberias, Tabgha
After breakfast, we depart for Tiberias. We travel by boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum, home of St. Peter and the site of Jesus' preaching, on to Tabgha to see the Church of the Multiplication with its beautiful 5th century fish mosaic. We also visit the Church of the Primacy and celebrate Mass on the Mount of the Beatitudes. On our way back to the hotel we stop at the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
November 11
Cana
This morning, we start our tour in Cana – the site of Jesus' first miracle. Here we celebrate a marriage renewal ceremony. We move on to Nazareth where we celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation and we visit Mary's Well and St. Joseph's Carpentry Shop. In the afternoon we ascend Mount Tabor – the Mount of the Transfiguration. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight
November 12
Judea
Today, we depart Galilee for Judea and the area of Jerusalem. En route we visit Haifa and Mt. Carmel, the Stella Maris Monastery, the “burning place” where Elijah called fire down to confound the prophets of Baal. Here we celebrate Mass. We continue via Caesarea by the Sea to Judea for our dinner and overnight.
November 13
Bethlehem
After breakfast, we visit Bethlehem – where Jesus was born, celebrating Mass in one of the grottos. We visit the Manger, the Crusaders' Cloister and the Grotto of St. Jerome – Shepherd’s field. In the afternoon, we continue our visit of Jerusalem's Mount Zion with the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper) and the Church of St. Peter's in Gallicantu, Ein Karem, Dormition Abbey, Chapel of Ascension. Dinner and overnight.
November 14
Masada - Dead Sea -Qumran
This morning, we leave for a full day excursion to Masada, the Dead Sea, Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947, and Jericho. Time for swimming on the dead sea before transferring to hotel in Jerusalem for Mass, dinner and overnight.
November 15
Jerusalem
Today's journey takes us to the ancient city of Jerusalem: St. Ann's Church, Pool of Bethesda, Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation and the Arch of Ecce Homo, the convent of the sisters of Zion. We continue with the Stations of the Cross – Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulchre. Mass will be celebrated in one of the many churches of Jerusalem. In the afternoon, we visit the Western Wall, also called the “Wailing Wall”. We see the place of the Mosque of Omar and El Aksar and move on to the Church of Pater Noster and the Garden of Gethsemane. Transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
November 16
Depart for Toronto
After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Toronto. Evening arrival.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $4390.00 INCLUDES:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $4390.00 INCLUDES:
- transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl. airport taxes and surcharges
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single room supplement is $900.00
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
- tips to drivers, guides, restaurants, hotels
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK6281' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque payable to: International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Final balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
All-inclusive and Non-medical:
Contact us for rates.
If you have any questions regarding this tour, please contact:
Halina – ext. 315 or 647-294-4116 [email protected]
Alex – ext. 317 [email protected]
Joseph - ext. 330 [email protected]
Rymma - ext. 338 [email protected]
- meals not specified
- insurance
- documentation
- ETA-IL to enter Israel which must be completed before departing to Israel of approximately $10 USD per person which is done on-line.
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK6281' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque payable to: International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Final balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
- 60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
- between 60 and 45 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
- 45 days or less – 100% of the total cost
All-inclusive and Non-medical:
Contact us for rates.
If you have any questions regarding this tour, please contact:
Halina – ext. 315 or 647-294-4116 [email protected]
Alex – ext. 317 [email protected]
Joseph - ext. 330 [email protected]
Rymma - ext. 338 [email protected]
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
