Join Our Lady Queen of Peace on a Pilgrimage to.. The Holy Land & Petra Spiritual Director: To Be Announced Group Leader: Penny Abbruzzese November 5-15, 2012|$3,764 per person from New York (Based on double occupancy / Special Add-On Airfare from all North America airports)
The Holy Land: In the footsteps of Jesus: If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Each day of your pilgrimage you will have time to renew and affirm your faith; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time.
Your Trip Includes: Round-trip airfare from New York (Special Add-On Airfare rates for all other Departure cities) Airline Fuel Surcharges & All Airport Taxes 9 nights at centrally-located, first-class hotels as follows (or similar):
06-07 Nov | 1 night: Grand Beach in Tel Aviv, Israel
07-09 Nov | 2 nights: Ron Beach Hotel or Ein Gev Hotel, Tiberias, Israel
09-12 Nov | 3 nights: Moriah Classic or Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
12-13 Nov | 1 night: Taybet Zaman or Beit Zaman, Petra, Jordan
13-14 Nov | 1 night: Hotel at The Dead Sea, Jordan
14-15 Nov | 1 night: Moriah Classic or Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily (NO Lunches in Jordan) Wine with dinners Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach Free Wi-Fi on motor coach (In Israel ONLY) Assistance of a professional, local Catholic guide(s) Sightseeing & admissions fees as per itinerary Departure Taxes, out of Israel & Jordan Jordanian Visa Fees Mass daily & Spiritual activities Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Day 1| November 5, 2012: Depart USA - Israel
Make your way from New York (JFK) to board your overnight flight(s) to Tel Aviv. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2| November 6, 2012: Arrive Tel Aviv
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv Airport you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort and/or driver. After a warm welcome to Israel, you will be escorted to your transportation to our hotel on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at our hotel before retiring for the evening.
Day 3| November 7, 2012: Stella Maris, Cana, Basilica of the Annunciation & Mary's Well
After a filling breakfast we travel up the coast to Caesarea. We will visit the Roman and Crusader ruins, where Paul was held prisoner by the Romans. We continue our journey into the Carmel Mountains, heading for Galilee. We stop in Haifa where we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery which houses the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. After time for prayer we continue on to Mukhraka where Elijah confronted the false prophets of Baal and where the Carmelite Order began. Our next stop is Cana, the village where Jesus performed his first miracle changing water into wine. Our pilgrim couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during our Mass. We drive to nearby Nazareth, where we will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary's Well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel. We arrive in Tiberias in time for our dinner and a restful overnight.
Day 4| November 8, 2012: The Ministry of Christ in Galilee
Today we will focus on the ministry of Christ during his time in Galilee. We will enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the Sea of Galilee where Christ walked on water. We also visit the holy site Capernaum to see the synagogue and St. Peter's house, where Jesus would have stayed during while ministering in the area. Visit the breathtaking Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given. There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy of Mt. Beatitudes. We continue on to Tabgha where we will the splendid mosaic commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter's Primacy where Peter was told "Feed my lambs, feed my sheep." In the afternoon we visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told Peter "You are the Rock and upon this rock I will build my Church." We return to our hotel for dinner and a well earned rest.
Day 5| November 9, 2012: Jordan River, Mt. Tabor, Jerusalem
We start our day with a stop at the Jordan River where we will renew our Baptismal Vows. We will continue to Mount Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration, where we will have Mass in the beautiful small church atop the mountain. We drive down the Jordan Valley and head towards Jerusalem where we will arrive in time for dinner.
Day 6| November 10, 2012: Mt Olives, Gethsemae & Bethlehem
We begin our time in Jerusalem with an overview of the past and current geography of the Old City, including a dramatic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives, revealing a city with 4000 years of history. From this vantage point, see much of what makes Jerusalem such a unique city to the three major religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. We then walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Our journey takes us to Gethsemane, where we will visit the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest. We continue on to the Cave of Betrayal and the Cave of Assumption of Mary to Heaven. We visit Pater Noster, where the universality of the Catholic Church is evident in the tiled mosaics of the Lord's Prayer in many languages. We then visit the Chapel of the Ascension from where Jesus ascended to Heaven. In the afternoon we drive to the Shepherd's Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus and celebrate Mass. We visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which stands upon the site where Jesus was born. We have time to shop before returning to our hotel for dinner.
Day 7| November 11, 2012: Stations of the Cross, Old City and Mt Zion
This morning we wake very early for one of the highlights of our trip. As the sun rises we retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday. As we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the Old City we will pray the Stations of the Cross as we walk the same path Jesus took. We reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice as we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. We return to our hotel for breakfast before visiting St. Anne's Church, the home of the Virgin Mary and her parents Saints Joachim and Anne. We will see the Ecce Home where Pilate proclaimed "Behold the man," the Wailing Wall (the most holy place for Jews). We exit at Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey where we believe the Blessed Mary died. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8| November 12, 2012: Ein Karem - Petra
We start the day at St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Christ three times. 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.' After Mass and an early lunch, we transfer to Allenby Bridge and cross into Jordan, headed to Petra for dinner and overnight.
Day 9| November 13, 2012: Petra – Dead Sea
After breakfast begin with a walk through the Siq to the Treasury. Continue through the main street with magnificent structures on each side carved into the mountains, to the colonnaded street, ending at the Petra Museum. Lose yourself in the history of the Nabateans who meticulously carved massive structures out of the rose colored sandstone. See the influence of the people that followed including the architecture of the mighty Romans and a beautiful Byzantine chapel decorated with ancient, stunning mosaics that have been carefully preserved. In the afternoon we will transfer to the Dead Sea on the Jordan side for dinner and overnight.
Day 10| November 14, 2012: Dead Sea - Jericho, Mt. Temptation
This morning enjoy a swim (or rather a float!) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. We will then cross back into Israel via the Allenby Bridge. Once back in Israel we will travel to the oasis town of Jericho and visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. In the afternoon, if there is time permitting, visit the town of Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Drive back to Jerusalem (or Ramat Gan) for dinner and overnight.
Day 11| November 15, 2012: Depart Jerusalem - Tel Aviv
Early morning departure from the hotel to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flights home.
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For general information, please contact: Penny Abbruzzese email: pennyabb@aol.com
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