‘Walk in the Footsteps of Christ’
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
Total Price £1595.00 - Deposit £250.00 - Single Supplement £500.00
DRAW CLOSER TO CHRIST
The manifest presence of God is touching and releasing the hearts of men and women into freedom around the world today. On this pilgrimage we run toward the open arms of the Father, receiving the promises given to us, His children, that through His grace our lives our transformed, as we give Him all our adoration!
The Bible says that Jesus Christ was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit to spread the Good News and free those who have been held captive by sin (Luke 4:18-19; Acts 10:38). This is real and true today.
After Christ left the earth, He gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit (John 14:16). Now all Christians are anointed, chosen for a specific purpose in furthering God's Kingdom (1 John 2:20). "Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee" (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
YOUR PILGRIMAGE INCLUDES
Return flights from London
2 nights@ Manger Square, Bethlehem
3 nights @ Jerusalem Gold, Jerusalem
2 nights@ Leonardo Hotel, Galilee
Breakfast and dinner daily
Wireless headsets where needed
Luxury private coach with WIFI
Spiritual Director
Daily Mass
Boat ride on Galilee
Bespoke itinerary
All guiding and entrance fees
Sightseeing as per our itinerary
Porterage fee & tips
100% financial protection
HOTELS
Ambassador *** Bethlehem
Leonardo **** Galilee
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival
Flight LY316 London Heathrow 14:20 > 21:05 Tel Aviv
Board your flight at London this afternoon for your flight to Ben Gurion Airport. You will be met with smile service after the passport control before meeting your guide to transfer to the hotel in Bethlehem. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B, D.
Day 2 - Theme: The Nativity
This morning we begin with a visit the Shepherds’ Field, commemorating the shepherds who minded their flocks as Mary and Joseph searched for lodging near Bethlehem. Then to Manger Square which stands in front of one of the oldest of Christian churches, the Church of the Nativity. Bending low, we enter the Church and descend into the Grotto of the Nativity. Beneath the Altar, a 14 pointed Silver Star marks the place surrounded by the Latin inscription: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary). Celebrate Holy Mass together as a group before lunch. This afternoon learn about the ancient art of Iconography at the Emmanuel Monastery in Bethlehem before enjoying free time to wander the cobbled streets of the town where Jesus was born. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B, D.
Bethlehem
Mount of Olives
Day 3 - Theme: The Visitation and the Last Supper
Check out of your hotel in Bethlehem this morning and begin the day with a visit to the Second Temple scale model for an overview of Jerusalem as it was at the time of Jesus. A short drive takes you to the village of Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist, to visit the church that commemorates his memory. You may have the opportunity to pray the rosary by the Church of the Visitation. From here drive to Jerusalem and go to Mount Zion. Visit Church of the Dormition, the place where Virgin Mary fell asleep and was assumed into heaven. Visit Cenacle, also known as the “Upper Room”, the site of The Last Supper. Continue to Saint Peter Gallicantu, which symbolises Peter’s denial of Jesus. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B, D.
Day 4 - Theme: Palm Sunday & The Crucifixion
Start the day on the Mount of Olives to take in the panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of the Pater Noster, which is built over the place where Jesus assembled His disciples and taught them the Pater Noster — The Lord’s Prayer. Walk down the “Palm Sunday Road” we visit the beautiful church, Dominus Flevit - “The Lord wept.” It was here that Jesus wept over Jerusalem [Luke 19:41] prior to His death. At Gethsemane, ponder Jesus’ final night. The Garden contains trees, the roots of which go back to the time of Jesus. Pray at the “Rock of Agony,” a section of bedrock identified as the place where Jesus prayed alone in the garden on the night of His arrest. This afternoon start the Way of the Cross at the Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was condemned to death by Pontius Pilate. From there He was taken through the city to be crucified. The Stations of the Cross lead us to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visit Calvary and the empty Tomb and the foot of the Cross where Jesus died. Finally walk through the Old City to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) before returning to your hotel later this afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B, D.
Dead Sea
Via Dolorosa, Way of the Cross
Day 5 - Theme: The Wilderness
This morning leave your hotel in Jerusalem for a swim (or rather a flat!) in the mineral- rich waters of the Dead Sea. visit the spot where the Jordan river flows from the Sea of Galilee with time to reflect on the Baptism at the Jordan River. Continue to the oasis town of Jericho, the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation, where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan, and see an example of Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and Elijah’s Spring. End the day at Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B, D.
Day 6 - Theme: Signs of the Kingdom
Drive to Nazareth, the site of Mary’s home and the town where Jesus lived as a child. At Nazareth and visit the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph and Mary’s Well. Visit the convent of the Sisters of Nazareth where one of the nuns will give a tour of the fascinating excavations discovered there. In the afternoon visit Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the request of His mother [John 2:1-11]. There visit the Franciscan chapel where those who wish to can perform the renewal of their wedding vows. Drive to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration, with time to reflect on Christ’s Humanity and Divinity. Continue to Galilee to check in to your hotel. B, D.
Nazareth
Sea of Galilee
Day 7 - Theme: The Ministry of Christ
The day starts at the Mount of Beatitudes, scene of Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount. Then to Tabgha where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 and onto the site known as “Peter’s Primacy”. Here, after His resurrection, Jesus met with His disciples and told Peter to “feed my lambs; feed my sheep.” [John 21:9]. A short drive away is Capernaum, from where Jesus launched his Ministry; see the synagogue which dates to the time of Jesus and the church built over the site of Peter’s home.., then in the afternoon drive up to Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told St. Peter “You are the Rock, and upon this rock I will build my Church. End the pilgrimage with a boat ride and worship on the Sea of Galilee.
Day 8 - Theme: Elijah and Departure
This morning after breakfast leave Mukhraka; the Monastery here commemorates Elijah confronting the prophets of Baal. Continue north to Haifa to visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. After enjoying the view of the bay of Acco, and the views over the city of Haifa transfer to Tel Aviv for your flight home.
Flight LY317 Tel Aviv 17:15 > 20:5 London Heathrow