10 2020 DAYS Footsteps of Watch the Gospels come alive on this most authentic faith journey live on location in the Holy Land of . Take the chronological road of Jesus’ life from to and Lake to Jerusalem as we prepare for a powerful encounter into the heart of His passion.

9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS. COMMENCES SUN 12TH JAN 2020 Bethlehem (2 nights) • Nazareth • Cana • (3 nights) • Mt Beatitudes • Mt Tabor • Mt Carmel • Haifa • Jerusalem (4) Accompanied by FR MAROUN EL-KAZZI Pre Tour Option: Wonders of Petra & Dead Sea - 3 Nights PETRA, JORDAN CHURCH OF NATIVITY, BETHLEHEM NAZARETH VILLAGE

FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS pilgrim highlights i ++Pay homage in Bethlehem before the silver star ++Participate in a traditional ‘Sabbath of a SYMBOLS: that marks the very spot of Jesus’ birth. Lifetime Meal’ as we are welcomed inside a Time Out - Extended time for Reflection ++Reflect quietly in the Grotto cave of the Jewish home to share songs and prayers to (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Annunciation to honour Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God. welcome in the Lord’s day. ++Celebrate a breathtaking Mass in the centre of ++Enter as a group into a private gated Garden Lake Galilee onboard our traditional sailing vessel in for an extended time of prayer DAY 1: SUN 12 JAN - ARRIVE ISRAEL floating in silence and tranquility. amidst ancient olive trees. Transfer by coach from Tel Aviv airport to ++Enjoy an exclusive ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in a ++Walk in Jesus’ footsteps as we pray the Stations Bethlehem today. private location by the shores of Galilee. of the Cross at dawn along the deserted Via Bethlehem overnight (D) Dolorosa streets in the Old City of Jerusalem. ++Engage in inspired People & Plight encounters and be moved by their faith and resilience. ++Bow low at the altar of and touch the DAY 2: MON 13 JAN - BETHLEHEM & very rock where Jesus was crucified. ++Walk a hidden stretch of the authentic SURROUNDS through the mountain pass in Christ’s actual ++Gather for daily Masses around the most Theme: The Birth of Jesus footsteps towards Lake Galilee. stunning Holy Sites of Sacred Scripture. We firstly travel out toEin Karem, the birthplace of St and Church of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth dedicated to walk through this canyon which dramatically Mary’s Magnificat prayer – ‘My soul proclaims WONDERS OF PETRA opens up before your eyes to reveal the the greatness of the Lord’. 3-NIGHT PRE TOUR OPTION Treasury Building (Al-Khazneh) – a never to be Continue to the Shepherd’s Field to celebrate forgotten experience. Mass in a local cave to commemorate the PRE DAY 1: THU 9 JAN - ARRIVE DEAD SEA The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure appearance of the angels to the shepherds on We arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport this to relax back in our hotel. that first Christmas night (Lk 2:8–16). morning and travel by coach through the Judean Visit Bethlehem University to engage with Desert to our Dead Sea Hotel in Ein Bokek. After Petra overnight (BD) local students in discussion before visiting the check-in we will enjoy a relaxing afternoon and perhaps take a float in the salty waters of the PRE DAY 4: SUN 12 JAN - PETRA TO BETHLEHEM beautiful chapel and Cultural Heritage Centre Dead Sea, said to have healing qualities. Travel north and visit St Georges Church in within the grounds while joining them for lunch. Dead Sea overnight (D) Madaba with its precious 6th-century mosaic Our afternoon will culminate at the spectacular map of the Holy Land, before continuing across Church of the Nativity, the oldest complete PRE DAY 2: FRI 10 JAN - MASADA INTO JORDAN the Allenby Bridge border back into Israel. church in the Christian world (6th century) and birthplace of Jesus. Bow low and enter the grotto Visit historic Masada this morning where we Onwards to , the ‘City of Palms’, said to be through the Door of Humility as we descend to embark a cable car offering spectacular scenery the oldest inhabited city in the world dating back the Holy Manger where a silver star in the floor to the summit. Here we will enjoy a guided tour to around 9000 BC. marks the actual spot where Jesus was born. of Herod’s fortress and hear the story of the Across the valley we view the Mt of Temptation, Finally, we come to St Jerome’s Cave where in Zealot’s last stand. where Christ was tempted by the devil during 386 AD the saint spent 30 years producing the Continue south to Eilat and cross the border into his 40 day fast. first vernacular version of the ! Jordan at Aqaba set on the Red Sea. Later in the Continue up to St George’s Monastery lookout Bethlehem overnight (BLD) day we will arrive into the magnificent ancient to marvel at the cliff-hanging 5th-century trading city of Petra known as the ‘Red Rose City’ complex carved into a sheer rock wall and still and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. DAY 3: TUE 14 JAN - VIA NAZARETH & CANA occupied today. TO SEA OF GALILEE Petra overnight (BD) Travel west along the Jericho Road where Theme: The Formative Years of Jesus we recall the parable of the Good Samaritan PRE DAY 3: SAT 11 JAN - PETRA EXPLORATION We farewell Bethlehem this morning and before our final ascent intoBethlehem , the City journey directly north to Nazareth, the town of Enjoy a breathtaking guided walking tour today of David and birthplace of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus’ childhood. Before entering the township, through the ruins of ancient Petra – the city that Jesus Christ. the Nabateans carved out of solid rock dating we firstly come to theNazareth Village, an back to 300 BC! Our visit will follow a passage Join Day 2 of Footsteps of Jesus in Bethlehem authentic non-profit re-creation of the village through the Siq, a chasm created in a prehistoric where we will unite with other pilgrims. life of Nazareth as in the days of Jesus. Here we earthquake. It is one of the special moments to Bethlehem overnight (BD) will take a parable-rich walk back in time along Haifa Cana 3 Sea o Galilee Nazareth Mt Carmel Mt Tabor

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SEA OF GALILEE Via Aqaba the path which brings to life the environment century church displaying Byzantine mosaics and atmosphere which shaped Jesus’ early considered to be some of the best in the Holy TASTE & SEE years and ministry. Complete our memorable Land. meals visit with a fascinating first-century meal in a Before returning to our hotel, pilgrims will have Bethlehem: Listen to Catholic students stone-dining area typical of the days of Christ. the option to visit the Yardenit Baptismal site at the Bethlehem University and share Back in Nazareth centre, enter inside the on the northern edge of the Jordan River. a beautiful meal prepared by their Basilica of the Annunciation where a Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) hospitality department. traditional cave becomes the focal point as we Nazareth: Taste & See a traditional First- ponder Mary’s response to the Angel Gabriel DAY 5: THU 16 JAN - MT BEATITUDES / MT Century meal in an outdoor stone dining “Let it be done to me according to thy word” (Luke ARBEL / JESUS TRAIL OPTION setting in Nazareth Village. 1:38). After celebrating Mass we will visit the : Experience a renowned ‘St Peter’s nearby Church of St Joseph to commemorate Theme: Reflective moments with Jesus Fish’ lunch freshly caught from the Sea of the life of Mary’s beloved spouse. Set off to a secret location down by the shores Galilee! Continue on to Mt Precipice which offers of Lake Galilee to enjoy Breakfast with Jesus Mt Carmel: Share a beautiful meal in Haifa an incredible view of the Jezreel valley, This in the spirit of :12 when Jesus said to his disciples “Come and have breakfast”. In this in a breathtaking setting overlooking the mountain is believed to be the place of the Mediterranean Sea. rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:16-30). picturesque setting, we will firstly celebrate Mass on the shore of the lake. Galilee: Share together a stunning Travel east and on to the village of Cana Rise then to the Mount of Beatitudes to take ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in a secret location this afternoon where Jesus, at the request by the shores of Lake Galilee. of His Mother, performed his first time out in these prayerful gardens to ponder transforming the water into wine here at the Jesus’ message of happiness – the Sermon on Jerusalem: Be welcomed into a Jewish wedding feast (Jn 2:1-11). the Mount (Mt 5:1–12). home to celebrate a Sabbath Meal Departing this tranquil place, we stop at experience in Jerusalem with prayers and Journey east to Tiberias on the shores of Lake songs to welcome in the Lord’s Day. Galilee … “Go to Galilee and you will find him Magdala to commemorate the town of Mary Celebrate our final night there” (Mt 28:7). Magdalene and to explore the unique first Jerusalem: century Synagogue recently unearthed and together in a first class restaurant Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) certain to have been visited by Jesus. overlooking the illuminated Old City. Continue our rise to the majestic summit of DAY 4: WED 15 JAN - SEA OF GALILEE historic Mt Arbel to marvel at the amazing we will better understand Peter’s words ‘Lord it Theme: The Public views over the Golan Heights. is good for us to be here’. Arise and set out on a spectacular day of Visit the nearby Ancient Arbel Synagogue Travel west to the large city of Haifa wrapped pilgrimage as we firstly board a traditional which sits alone on the side of the hill with its by the intoxicating blue of the Mediterranean ‘Jesus Boat’ sailing vessel for a special Harvest magnificent Galilee backdrop. highlight – a Private Mass in the centre of Lake Sea on all three sides. Visit here the House of From here pilgrims can take the opportunity Galilee. Here we will float in quiet tranquility Grace, a Catholic ministry that works with the to walk a spectacular stretch of the ancient and reflect upon the of Jesus calming most marginalised members of Haifa before Jesus Trail frequented by Our Lord in his many the storm and appearing to the apostles hearing their powerful story. travels between Nazareth and . walking on this very water. This well-worn shepherd’s path offers a We then enjoy lunch in our hand-picked st Back on shore see the 1 century ‘Jesus boat’ genuine experience for able bodied pilgrims to restaurant with spectacular views over the city painstakingly raised and restored from the encounter the actual footsteps of Jesus down of Haifa. muddy lakebed in 1986. through the rustic pass between the mountains. Enter the Stella Maris Monastery at Mount Continuing on we arrive into Capernaum, the AFTERNOON FREE. Carmel where in the lower cave, Elijah was said once fishing village of the first apostles Peter, to have meditated on his victory over the false Sea of Galilee overnight (BD) Andrew, James & John which also became the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-40). home town of Jesus and the scene of many of Onwards to the crusader port of Caesarea his miracles. DAY 6: FRI 17 JAN - VIA MT TABOR & MT CARMEL TO JERUSALEM Maritima, built by Herod the Great and the After our ‘St Peter’s fish’ lunch we will visit harbour from which Paul was taken to Rome. the Church of the Primacy of Peter down by Theme: Mountains of the Lord Finally, we journey south on and up to the shores of the lake. Here Jesus challenged We begin our day at the foot of Mt Tabor before Peter and each one of us ‘Do you really love ascending by taxis up the narrow winding road Jerusalem – the City of our God and Mountain me? Feed my sheep.’ Finally, we come to leading to the majestic summit. Here Our Lord’s of His Holiness. Tabgha, site of the multiplication of the loaves divinity shone forth in the Transfiguration (Mt To deepen our experience and understanding and fishes (Mt 14:20) and pray within the 4th- 17:1-2). After Mass in this breathtaking setting of the Jewish heritage, we will enjoy an authentic Sabbath Meal experience tonight in a Before dinner we take the opportunity to listen local Jewish home. Here we will ‘Taste & See’ the to the courageous stories of Bereaved Israeli PILGRIMAGE DETAILS Jewish culture as we join in traditional prayers, and Palestinian family members as they share TOUR CODE FJ0120 blessings and songs with locals, before sharing their extraordinary journey from grief and a delicious Middle Eastern Sabbath Meal. despair to a stunning reconciliation that is sure STARTS Sun 12 Jan 2020 Tel Aviv Jerusalem overnight (BLD) to touch us deeply. Jerusalem overnight (BD) FINISHES Tue 21 Jan 2020 Tel Aviv DAY 7: SAT 18 JAN - JERUSALEM LAND COST $4,190 (twin share) * Theme: The DAY 9: MON 20 JAN - JERUSALEM Begin our Jerusalem pilgrimage as we proceed Theme: The Death & AIR & LAND from $6,380 up to the Mt of Olives to visit the ‘Pater Noster’ We rise at dawn and return to the Old City to SINGLE ROOM $1,260 Supplement Church where Jesus taught His disciples the commence our Stations of the Cross, beginning Lord’s Prayer (Mt 6:7–15). Walk down the Palm from the Antonia Fortress where Jesus was PREPAID TIPS $14 per person / per day Sunday Road as pilgrims to the Dominus Flevit condemned to death. We pray and follow in Our Church for Mass, built on the site where Jesus Lord’s footsteps along the actual Via Dolorosa * Costs have been based on prices as at April 2019 wept over Jerusalem (Lk 19:41–44). to culminate at the site of Calvary where we will and must remain subject to possible change in We then come down to the Garden of celebrate Mass here in the Church of the Holy the event of significant exchange rate variations, Gethsemane, where we will enter the Church Sepulchre. Walk the stairway climbing to the airfare or tax increases or minimum group size of the Agony containing the rock upon which actual site where the Cross of Jesus once stood. factors beyond Harvest’s control. Refer to Harvest Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. Also enter the Tomb of Christ, the site believed Booking Terms & Conditions for more details. Prepare then for a memorable pilgrim to be where Our Lord lay buried for three days highlight as we move to the private garden before rising from the dead. for a secluded time of prayer and reflection After breakfast, re-enter the Old City precinct OPTIONAL PETRA EXTENSION surrounded by ancient olive trees. to the Church of St Anne, said to be built over STARTS Thu 9 Jan 2020 Tel Aviv From here we set out by coach across town to the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Continue the Israel Museum for a lunch break. Then view to the adjacent where FINISHES Sun 12 Jan 2020 Bethlehem the Second Temple Scale Model of Jerusalem Jesus healed the paralysed man (Jn 5:2–9). as it was in the time of Jesus. In the adjacent See the Lithostrotos (pavement) in the Ecce COST ADD-ON $1,390 (twin share) * Shrine of the Book Museum we gaze upon the Homo convent and the Flagellation and Dead Sea Scrolls with our own eyes. Condemnation Chapels which so vividly SINGLE ROOM $690 Supplement Finally today we come to Mt Zion to the house commemorate the last hours of Jesus’ life. PREPAID TIPS $14 per person / per day of the High Priest Caiaphas and into the Church Continue today for a reflective visit toEmmaus of St Peter in Gallicantu commemorating (Abu Gosh) where the Disciples recognised the Includes: Deluxe Coach / Fully Escorted / Superior Peter’s triple denial of Jesus. risen Jesus at the breaking of bread. Hotel / Breakfasts & Dinners Daily / Entrances & Jerusalem overnight (BD) Before dinner we experience the spectacular Sightseeing. Minimum Group Size applies. Holy Shroud Exhibit where we will view a full- DAY 8: SUN 19 JAN - JERUSALEM size replica of the Holy Shroud housed in Turin. Theme: The Passion of Jesus Special Celebration Dinner tonight with INCLUSIONS Return to Mt Zion this morning, and firstly enter spectacular views over all of Jerusalem. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS: the Cenacle room of the Last Supper (Upper Jerusalem overnight (BD) Room) where we commemorate the institution Based on Superior Standard / 4-Star of the Eucharist and the later descent of the accommodation • All meals – DAY 10: TUE 21 JAN - DEPART HOLY LAND Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Continue to the 9 Dinners / 9 Full Breakfasts / 4 Lunches. Theme: Go out to all the Nations! Church of the Dormition identified as the place TOURING & TRANSPORTATION: where the Virgin Mary died or ‘fell asleep’ as the We travel east and across the border back into Deluxe Air Conditioned Coach touring name suggests. Jordan this morning. We then make a final • Professional Christian Escort / Local We then come to the vicinity of the Temple visit to Beyond the Jordan, one of Guides • Sightseeing and Entrance Fees. Mount to view the Dome of the Rock, El Aqsa the most recent archaeological and religious Mosque and the Western Wall (traditionally discoveries and believed to be the actual site of OTHER: Fully Escorted by Spiritual known as the Wailing Wall). the Baptism of Jesus. Chaplain • Porterage at hotels • Harvest Backpack, Pilgrim Journal and Tour Wallet. AFTERNOON FREE. Here our journey will draw to a close. (B)

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