pilgrimage to holy land
pilgrimage to holy land
$3,849
CAD
$3,849 CAD | 9 days
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Day
Location
Details
March 8
Departure from Canada
Afternoon departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv.
March 9
Jaffa - Galilee
Morning arrival in Tel Aviv. Upon meeting our guide we embark on a panoramic view of Jaffa and are transferred to our hotel in Galilee. Time for rest, dinner and overnight.
March 10
Sea of Galilee - Tabgha, Mt of Beatitudes - Jordan Rive
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.
March 11
Cana - Nazareth - Mt Tabor
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.
March 12
Haifa - Mt Carmel, Cesarea by the Sea - Judea
Today we depart Galilee for Judea and the area of Jerusalem. En route we visit Haifa and Mt. Carmel, the “burning place” where Elijah called fire down to confound the prophets of Baal. Here we celebrate Mass. We continue via Cesarea by the Sea to Judea for our dinner and overnight.
March 13
Jerusalem
Today's journey takes us to the ancient city of Jerusalem: St. Ann's Church, the 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 Mosque of Omar and El Aksar and move on to the Church of Pater Noster and the Garden of Gethsemane.
March 14
Bethlehem
After breakfast we visit Bethlehem – where Jesus was born, celebrating Christmas 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. Dinner and overnight.
March 15
Masada - Dead Sea, Qumran - Jericho
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 before our return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
March 16
Return to Canada
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport in Tel Aviv for a flight to Toronto. Evening arrival.
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LISTED COST $ 3,849.00 INCLUDES:
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LISTED COST $ 3,849.00 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 $850.00
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
- tips to drivers, guides, restaurants, hotels
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.
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For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
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