Pilgrimage
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land!
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Experience for yourself amazing places where Jesus walked and God is still present, making the story of the Bible come alive in a new way.
Important!!
If you are interested in going on this pilgrimage, please fill out this Commitment Form by Monday, December 1.
As long as around 10 people commit to going, we will move ahead with official registration.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Saturday, June 6
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Depart the U.S. and begin your pilgrimage journey
Day 2 - Sunday, June 7 – Nazareth
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Arrive in Tel Aviv and travel to Nazareth
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Opening Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation
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Day 3 - Monday, June 8 – Galilee
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Morning boat ride with Mass on the Sea of Galilee
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Continue to the Sea of Galilee Churches, including Capernaum, Peter’s Primacy, Church of the Multiplication, Mount of Beatitudes, and Magdala
Day 4 - Tuesday, June 9 – Mt. Tabor & Jordan River
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Ascend Mount Tabor
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Mass in the Basilica of the Transfiguration
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Drive through the Jordan River Valley
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Visit the baptismal site of Jesus on the Jordan River and renew your baptismal promises
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Float in the Dead Sea
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Day 5 - Wednesday, June 10 – Bethlehem
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Day in Bethlehem including Mass at the Church of the Nativity
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Visit Shepherds’ Field
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Participate in two local experiences - an olive wood carving workshop and a Palestinian cuisine cooking class
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Day 6 - Thursday, June 11 – Jerusalem
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Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation
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Walk in Jesus' footsteps by starting on the top of the Mount of Olives and walking down to the various pilgrimage sites, including Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, and the Garden of Gethsemane
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Mass in the Church of All Nations
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Walk across the Kidron Valley, through the Lions Gate, and into the Old City
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Free time to explore the Old City on your own
Day 7 - Friday, June 12 – Jerusalem
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Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
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Mass at St. Anne’s Church
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Visit the Pools of Bethesda
See Mount Zion, the home of St. Peter in Gallicantu, the Cenacle, and Dormition Abbey -
Pray the iconic Western Wall and learn of its significance
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Free time to explore the Old City on your own
Day 8 - Saturday, June 13 – Jerusalem
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Early-morning Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa
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Mass at the tomb of Christ in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and prayer in the empty tomb
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Free time to explore the Old City on your own
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Closing pilgrimage reflections and Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 9 - Sunday, June 14
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Travel to Tel Aviv and depart for the U.S.
Lodging
We have arranged simple yet exciting lodging in guest houses that are right near the holy sites, rather than staying in nicer hotels that are a bus-ride away. This maximizes our time at these sites and allows you to walk to them in your free time.
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Nazareth: Casa Nova Pilgrim House
(across the street from the Basilica of the Annunciation)
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Jerusalem: Maronite Guesthouse
(near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)
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Pricing
Land Only (no flights): $2,561​
Double Room Occupancy
Single Room Supplement: $621/person
Flights: estimated $1,200-$1,500
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Save money on this pilgrimage designed for young adults, compared to most other Holy Land pilgrimages that cost $4,000-$5,000 for their land package.​
$500 deposit due upon registration
Due to the unpredictable nature of the Holy Land’s situation, the deposit is fully refundable until 60 days prior to departure.
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Final balance due 60 days prior to departure
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Safety & Cancellation
Watch this Sneak Peek Video that addresses questions about travel safety and potential cancellation.​​​
At this point, if you are interested in going on this pilgrimage, please fill out this Commitment Form by Monday, December 1.
As long as around 10 people committed to going, we will move ahead with official registration.
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Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
