The Holy Land & Egypt Pilgrimage
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The Holy Land & Egypt Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Overview
Join Fr. John Prochaska on a pilgrimage to The Holy Land & Egypt!
DAY 1
Depart USA
Depart for your flights to Tel Aviv. Dinner on-board, relax, and anticipate your arrival the next day.
DAY 2
Tel Aviv
We are greeted upon arrival by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative who will accompany us throughout the pilgrimage. We then transfer to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
Bethlehem/ Ein Karem
On our first day in the Holy Land, we present an overview for a better understanding of its geography and some of the key sites surrounding the area and what makes it such a unique area to the three major religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 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’. In the afternoon we drive to the Shepherd’s Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Then we visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem that stands upon the site where Jesus was born. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4
Nazareth
After breakfast, we head to Caesarea by the Sea to visit the Roman Crusader remains before we continue to Haifa. Upon arrival in Haifa, we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. Next, we stop at the Baha’i Gardens, which includes a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. We visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where we will celebrate Mass. We then continue to our hotel in Nazareth.
DAY 5
Tiberias
Today we will take boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to see the synagogue and St Peter’s house, a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given, to Tabgha to see the splendid mosaic about 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.” There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy or Mt Beatitudes with time for meditation.
DAY 6
Cana
After breakfast, we drive to Cana, where couples will have the opportunity to renew wedding vows. Continue to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration. We then drive to Caesarea Philippi and the Magdala Center before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight. This evening we attend the candlelight processional at the Basilica of the Annunciation.
DAY 7
Jericho
Today we drive to the Jordan River to remember our Lord’s baptism. We travel to Masada, then to the town of Jericho and visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and take the cable car up to Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. On the way back we visit Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
DAY 8
Mt of Olives
We begin our day with a visit to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, continue to the church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer. We then stop by Bethany on our return to Bethlehem. Next, we walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then to Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest.
DAY 9
Mt. Zion
Today we head to Mount Zion, visiting the cave of Assumption (Dormition Abbey) of Mary to heaven. We visit the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus three times. We end our day visiting the Wailing Wal before we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 10
Old City Jerusalem
After breakfast we head to Jerusalem and start our visit with St Anne Church (the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary). Continue to view the Sisters of Zion, Ecco Homo where Pilate proclaimed “Behold the man.” Next, we retrace the last steps of Jesus as we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City praying the Stations of the Cross at each station shrine, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Finally, we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. Free time in the Old City of Jerusalem for prayers. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
DAY 11
Depart Tel Aviv
Today we board our flights to Cairo upon arrival we transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 12
Citadel
We start our day by visiting the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. We then visit Abu Sergha Church. Later we travel to Khan Bazaars. The Khan El-Khalili is one of the most interesting bazaars, not only in Egypt, but also in the whole Middle East. At night we gather for a Nile Dinner Cruise with belly dancing.
DAY 13
Cairo
Today we visit the Egyptian Museum. This is a place of true discovery and without doubts one of the greatest collections of all time. We then visit the great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 14
Return Home
Today we leave Egypt and arrive home with memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 4-5 Star Hotels
- Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
- All Meals per Itinerary
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Roundtrip Flights
- Professional Catholic Tours Guides
- Spiritual Director
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Passport and Visas (Refer to the section below for Passports or Visas help)
- Gratuities
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