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The Holy Land Experience

12 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS. DEPARTS SAT 9TH JAN 2021 Dead Sea (2 nights) • Sea of Galilee (4) • • Mt Carmel • Mt Tabor • Cana • Nazareth • Mt Beatitudes • (6) • Masada • Bethlehem • Optional 2 night Wonders of Petra Extension

Accompanied by FR JOHN MCSWEENEY Nazareth Haifa 4 Sea of Galilee Mt Carmel Mt Tabor

Caesarea Amman

Jerusalem 6 Mt Nebo Dead Sea Bethlehem 2

Madaba Masada

Petra Eploration Post Tour Option

Petra 2 BENEDICTINE , ABU GHOSH MT NEBO

DAY 1: SAT 9 JANUARY 2021 - DEPART FOR THE DAY 4: TUE 12 JANUARY - VIA CAESAREA around three sides of Haifa with intoxicating HOLY LAND MARITIMA TO SEA OF GALILEE blue and gold beaches. In this region we will visit where smote the DAY 2: SUN 10 JANUARY - VIA MT NEBO TO Following breakfast, we continue west across false prophets and where we will visit the THE DEAD SEA the River border into the Holy Land of known as the land of the “fifth ”, Carmelite Monastery, Chapel of the Holy This morning we fly into Amman and where we travel to the crusader port city of Family and Elijah’s cave. immediately travel west to ascend Biblical Mt Caesarea to see the maritime city built by Following Mass, we visit the House of Grace, Nebo for a spectacular Mass. Here, at the site Herod the Great and once the Roman capital a Catholic ministry that works with the most where the Old Testament opened its door of Israel. It was here the centurion Cornelius marginalised members of Haifa: , to the land of the New, looked over was baptized by Peter, becoming the first and who are in need of counselling, into the and blessed gentile convert to (Acts 10), and guidance, and material aid. We will hear a who was to lead the under ’s where Festus tried Paul (Acts 25: 6-12). Visit the special talk about this ministry. protection (Joshua 1:6-9). It has been possible impressive excavations, the amphitheatre and Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) for archaeologists to identify this sanctuary, the Herodian port. thanks to the records left by two - We then proceed on to on the shores DAY 7: FRI 15 JANUARY - MT TABOR, CANA & visitors of the fourth and fifth centuries of their of Lake Galilee … “Go to Galilee and you will NAZARETH travels in this region. One of these was , find him there” (Mt 28:7). Departing Lake Galilee, we travel to the foot the pilgrim nun. Sea of Galilee overnight (BD) of Mt Tabor before ascending by taxis up the His Holiness Benedict XVI, on his to narrow winding road leading to the majestic the Holy Land in 2009, said this while here on DAY 5: WED 13 JANUARY - SEA OF GALILEE summit. Here Our Lord’s divinity shone forth Mt Nebo: “Here, on the heights of Mount Nebo, Following breakfast, we travel to Capernaum, in the Transfiguration (Mt 17:1–2). Here in this the memory of Moses invites us to ‘lift up our eyes’ the centre of ’ teaching and healing breathtaking setting we will better understand to embrace with gratitude not only God’s mighty and home to Peter the Apostle (Mt 4:12–20). Peter’s words ‘Lord it is good for us to be here’. works in the past, but also to look with and After exploring this site, we travel through Proceed on to the village of Cana where Jesus, hope to the future which he holds out to us and Sowers Bay and reflect on the parable of the at the request of His Mother, performed his first to our world.” We too can seize this opportunity sower (Mark 4:1–9) before continuing through miracle transforming the water into wine at the to thank God for our journey thus far and Magdala, the town of Mary Magdalene. wedding feast (Jn 2:1–11). anticipate the blessings that are to come. Visit the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz, within which is Continue towards Nazareth, the town of Jesus’ We then arrive at the Jordanian side of the preserved the remains of a 1st century fishing childhood. Here we will enter inside the Dead Sea to check-in to our beautiful hotel boat as in the days of Christ. We then set off of the Annunciation where a traditional cave located down on the shore. Here we will from the shore in a traditional sailing vessel becomes the focal point of Mary’s response “Let unwind and take the optional opportunity to to encounter one of our most memorable it be done to me according to thy word” (Luke float in the salty waters said to have healing pilgrimage highlights – a Private Mass floating 1:38). Celebrate a touching Eucharist here. qualities. The experience is quite uplifting!! in the centre of Lake Galilee with engines Sea of Galilee overnight (BD) Dead Sea overnight (D) switched off. Here we will recall the miracles of Jesus calming the storm and appearing to DAY 8: SAT 16 JANUARY - VIA JACOBS WELL TO DAY 3: MON 11 JANUARY - BETHANY BEYOND the apostles walking on this very water. After JERUSALEM THE JORDAN Mass, we will continue back to the shore for our We make a special visit this morning to the This morning we visit to Bethany Beyond the special ‘St Peter’s ’ lunch. Mount of Beatitudes as we take time in this Jordan, one of the most recent archaeological Journey on to Tabgha, site of the multiplication special place to ponder Jesus’ message of and religious discoveries. The five springs of the loaves and (Mt 14:20), before an happiness – the on the Mount (Mt 5:1– here form a tributary of the , important stop at the of the Primacy 12), reflecting in the beautiful garden settings of believed to be the Baptismal site of Jesus by of Peter where Jesus challenged Peter and the mountain. . So authentic is this site that each one of us ‘Do you really love me, feed my Departing Galilee, we journey south through His Holiness Benedict XVI chose this as an sheep’. Here we will spend some quiet time to Samaria, a land rich in Old Testament history. essential place to visit on his last pilgrimage to reflect and pray by the shore of the lake. We see the twin peaks of Mt Gerizim and the Holy Land. We will celebrate Mass, renew Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) Mt Ebal, known in the Old Testament as Mt our Baptismal promises and see the beautiful Blessing and Mt Cursing. Mt Gerizim is today Orthodox Church (also the in DAY 6: THU 14 JANUARY - HAIFA the home of the few remaining Samaritans. construction). This morning we visit the town of Haifa which Soon we come to the actual site of ’s Well, We then return to our hotel for free time. is the largest city in Northern Israel, and the hewn manually out of solid rock and over 100 Dead Sea overnight (BD) third-largest city in the country. The sea wraps feet deep. The water at the bottom of the well is HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH GETHSEMANE GARDEN

fed by flowing water which is why ancients gave commemorate the appearance of the DAY 12: WED 20 JANUARY - JERUSALEM it the name of “living water”. At this well Jesus to the shepherds on that first Christmas night We commence early this morning our Stations met the Samaritan woman and said to her: (Lk 2:8-16). We celebrate our group Mass here of the Cross, beginning from the Antonia “Whoever drinks the water I give him will never in a local cave. Return to Bethlehem where Fortress where Jesus was condemned to thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become we will visit the built death. See the Lithostrotos (pavement) in in him a spring of water welling up to eternal over the stable where Jesus was born. Bending the Ecce Homo convent. Visit nearby the life.” (Jn 4:13–14) low, we enter the church through the Door of Flagellation and Condemnation Chapels as We continue our journey up to Jerusalem – the Humility and descend into the Grotto of the we pray and follow in Our Lord’s footsteps City of our God. Holy Manger. A silver star in the floor marks along the actual to the site of the very spot where Christ was born. The star’s Jerusalem overnight (BLD) where we will celebrate Mass in the inscription reads in Latin: Hic de Virgine Maria Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk the DAY 9: SUN 17 JANUARY - MASADA, JERICHO & Jesus Christus Natus Est (Here of the Virgin stairway climbing to the actual site where the MT TEMPTATION Mary Jesus Christ was born). Cross of Jesus once stood. The glass panels Travel along the Jericho Road as we remember Prior to dinner we will meet representatives reveal the natural rock below which we may the parable of the Good Samaritan and of the Parents Circle – this is a joint Israeli- come to touch with our pilgrim hands. Also journey through desert hills and dry rocky Palestinian organisation made up of more than enter the Edicule containing the tomb where landscape. Soon our coach will pass by the site 600 bereaved families. Their common bond is Our Lord rose from the dead. of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were that they have lost a close family member to After breakfast we travel to the vicinity of the discovered in 1947 by a shepherd boy. the conflict. Instead of choosing revenge, they to view the Dome of the Rock, have chosen a path of reconciliation. We continue south along the Dead Sea to the El Aqsa and the Wailing Wall. Then historical Masada where, on arrival, we will Jerusalem overnight (BLD) we come to the Church of St Anne, said to be embark on the cable car offering spectacular built over the birthplace of the Virgin Mary, DAY 11: TUE 19 JANUARY - JERUSALEM scenery to the summit. Here we will enjoy a and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus guided tour of Herod’s fortress and the Zealot’s We proceed to the Mt of Olives this morning healed the paralysed man (Jn 5:2-9). last stand. where we will firstly visit the Church of the We then visit the Israel Museum where we ‘Pater Noster’ commemorating the site where Travel then back to Jericho the ‘City of Palms’ have an orientation viewing of the Second Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer which is said to be the oldest inhabited city Temple scale model of Jerusalem as it was (Mt 6:7-15). We then enjoy a panoramic view and most famous oasis. Across the valley we in the time of Jesus. This model will help us over the city and a spectacular photographic see the Mt of Temptation, the site of Jesus’ to understand the layout of the Old City of opportunity. As we commence our walk down fast of 40 days and there are enough stones Jerusalem as it was in the time of Jesus. We will the Palm Sunday Road, we wander past the to illustrate ’s words “If you are the son of also visit the Shrine of the Book to view the tombs of the Prophets Haggai, Malachi and God, tell these stones to turn into loaves”. Before Dead Sea Scrolls. Zechariah before arriving at the Dominus returning to Jerusalem we view the Monastery Jerusalem overnight (BD) Flevit for Mass. This church was built on of St George. the site where Jesus wept over the city of DAY 13: THU 21 JANUARY - JERUSALEM Jerusalem overnight (BLD) Jerusalem (Lk 19:41-44). Today enjoy a free day to further explore DAY 10: MON 18 JANUARY - BETHLEHEM & We then visit the Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem and its surrounds. where we will enter the Church of the Agony SURROUNDS For our final night in Jerusalem we enjoy a containing the bare rock upon which Jesus We begin this morning with a visit to special farewell dinner. Ein is said to have prayed before his arrest. The , the birthplace of St John the Baptist Karem outside garden contains olive trees, the roots Jerusalem overnight (BD) and site of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth of which go back to the time of Jesus. “Why should I be honoured with a visit from the DAY 14: FRI 22 JANUARY - DEPART THE mother of my Lord”. may choose to From here we see the path Jesus was taken HOLY LAND along as a prisoner while ascending Mt to pray a mystery of the Rosary here as we walk This morning we celebrate out final Mass at up to this church dedicated to ‘The Magnificat’. the house of the High Caiaphas. Here, at the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu, Our Abu Gosh, biblical Kirya-Jearim, where We then continue to , the City Bethlehem Lord was interrogated and imprisoned, while brought the Ark to Jerusalem. We then farewell of David – the perfect way to begin our Peter denied Jesus three times. Continue to the Holy Land and are transferred to Amman pilgrimage through the life of Jesus. the Cenacle, room of the Last Supper and airport for our homebound flight connections. We visit the renowned Bethlehem University, the Church of Dormition where Our Lady was (B) a Catholic co-educational institution providing assumed into heaven. DAY 15: SAT 23 JANUARY - ARRIVE AUSTRALIA higher education to the people of . Jerusalem overnight (BD) We travel on to Shepherd’s Field to SEA OF GALILEE PETRA

PILGRIMAGE DETAILS Madaba with its precious 6th century WONDERS OF PETRA map of the Holy Land comprised TOUR CODE PV0221 2 NIGHT / 3 DAY POST TOUR OPTION of more than two million pieces. After this some free time will be afforded to explore DEPARTS Sat 9 January 2021 DAY 14: FRI 22 JANUARY - JERUSALEM TO the fascinating township of Madaba, the PETRA ‘City of ’, taking the opportunity for RETURNS Sat 23 January 2021 This morning we celebrate out final Mass lunch and to browse the local crafts. (B) TWIN SHARE $7,490* Indicative cost pp at Abu Gosh, biblical Kirya-Jearim, where DAY 17: MON 25 JAN - ARRIVE AUSTRALIA David brought the Ark to Jerusalem. We SINGLE ROOM $1,890* Indicative cost then depart the Holy Land, crossing the border back into Jordan. Our journey then OPTIONAL PETRA EXTENSION PREPAID TIPPING $130pp takes us south along the King’s Highway to the ancient trading city of Petra known as STARTS Fri 22 January 2021 INCLUSIONS the ‘Red Rose City’. Here we are positioned in the biblical land of Edom. FINISHES Mon 25 January 2021 Airfares: Economy class airfare from Sydney Petra overnight (BD) to Amman and return (N.B. Airlines taxes are TWIN SHARE $1,390** Indicative cost pp included on standard itinerary and subject to DAY 15: SAT 23 JANUARY - PETRA fluctuations). EXPLORATION SINGLE ROOM $490 Indicative cost Accommodation & Meals: Based on moderate Enjoy an unforgettable guided walking PREPAID TIPS $30pp standard hotel accommodation throughout with tour this morning of the ruins from ancient breakfast, dinner daily & 5 lunches Petra – the city that the Nabateans carved ** Includes: Deluxe Coach / Fully Escorted / Touring & Transportation: Deluxe Air out of solid rock dating back to 300 BC! Our Standard Hotel / Breakfasts & Dinners Daily / Conditioned Coach touring with driver • visit will follow a passage through the Siq, a Entrances & Sightseeing. Minimum Group Size Professional English Speaking Guide • Sightseeing chasm created in a prehistoric earthquake. applies. & Entrance Fees • Porterage of 1 piece of luggage It is one of the special moments to walk per person at hotels • Jordan Visa through this canyon which dramatically Other: Fully Escorted by Spiritual Chaplain • opens up to reveal the Treasury Building MOSAIC MAP Mass Daily • Harvest Backpack, Pilgrim Journal & (Al Khasne) - a never to be forgotten Tour Wallet experience. We will see also the Roman Not Included: Passport • Other Visas (if Theatre, Corinthian tomb along with applicable) • Prepaid Tipping (invoiced with other churches, homes and many other buildings services) • Other meals not stated • Items of a personal nature including phone calls, laundry, from this fascinating period. beverages, etc. • Travel insurance (Harvest will Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. recommend a special group policy rate). Petra overnight (BD)

* Costs are based on prices as at July 2019 and must DAY 16: SUN 24 JANUARY - DEPART remain subject to possible change in the unlikely event of JORDAN significant exchange rate variations, airfare increases and Departing Petra, we travel north and time minimum group size (30) contingencies. PP = Per Person. permitting, visit St Georges Church in Refer to Harvest Terms & Conditions for more details.

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