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PRICING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Double Occupancy: $3,961 Single Occupancy: $4,802 Price includes: Round trip air, one group airport transfer on arrival and departure, land tour, sightseeing, �luxury hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary, fully air-conditioned motorcoach everywhere while touring and the services of a professional tour director. Travel Protection is available for an additional $199 per person. (Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit) This plan offers comprehensive protection for your vacation. In addition to excellent trip coverage and cancellation protection, the plan includes a Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit that allows for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to departure (or prior business day,whichever is farther out) for any �reason. In the event cancellation is for a non-covered reason under Travel Protection the cancellation penalty retained by Globus, minus the Travel Protection payment, will be reimbursed under the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit inthe form of Travel Certificates valid for travel within two years from the original cancelled vacation start date. This Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit does not cover Instant Purchase Air or independently purchased air. *Travel Protection rate is based on the land cost of the tour. Rate may vary with additional land services i.e. single supplements and cabin upgrades Cancellations and Cancellation Fees �(If cancellation is received by Globus) 119 - 65 days prior to departure: $250 per person cancelled (prior to this date all land payments are refundable) �64 - 22 days prior to departure: 20% of total price 21 - 8 days prior to departure: 30% of total price CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 50% of total price �On departure day and later: 100% of total price FORT WORTH PRESENTS: Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including accommodations, PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND independently supplied services and optionalexcursions, reserved prior to, during and after the tour. DECEMBER 9 - 16, 2018 On a Globus Religious Vacation, you'll explore the roots of your faith, walk in the footsteps of Jesus and His Apostles, and have PLEASE NOTE: On-trip and emergency contact information is due per person by your most cherished beliefs come to life. Our itineraries have been honed by more than eight decades of experience and a Final Payment (10/5/2018) Passenger documents are sent 1-2 week prior to departure. passion for religious travel. You'll return home inspired and ready to travel again! Travel documents will not be send until on-trip and emergency contacts are provided for each passenger. Please contact your group l eader with your emergency contact information. INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION MEETING DATES: Tuesday, March 27 7:00pm Register by August 11, 2018 with a $550 deposit Thursday, May 3 At the Catholic Center With Travel Protection : $749 per person Monday, August 6 800 West Loop 820 South Full payment due October 5,2018 Wednesday, September 12 Ft. Worth, TX 76108 Register online at: Wednesday, October 10 817.945.9440 https://custom.globusfamily.com/ payments [email protected] Tour Code is BICJ 81209T CALL PAULA PARRISH TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE! Direct: 817.945.9440 Mobile: 817.528.2298 [email protected] PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND � Day 1 - 08 DEC (SAT) - BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT FLIGHT FROM DFW �Day 2 - 09 DEC (SUN) - ARRIVE TEL AVIV, ISRAEL Day 6 - 13 DEC (THURS) - NAZARETH. EXCURSION TO TIBERIAS, SEA OF GALILEE AND CAPERNAUM Welcome to Tel Aviv! Meet your group. Arrival transfer to the hotel. Enjoy this evening's welcome dinner, Onto the popular resort town of TIBERIAS, found on the shores of the Kinneret. CRUISE the Sea of Galilee. hosted by your Tour Director, who will introduce you to your upcoming spiritual journey. (Dinner) The clear water reveals the plethora of fish swimming beneath its surface, including St. Peter's Fish; silver carp and tilapia. Drive along the sea to visit CAPERNAUM and view the ruins of the excavated ancient synagogue where Jesus taught his disciples and was near the home of some of his apostles.(Breakfast, Dinner) Day 3 - 10 DEC (MON) - TEL AVIV - JAFFA - EMMAUS - JERUSALEM Your tour on the Holy Land begins in Jaffa with a walk through the beautifully restored ancient port, where midieval pilgrims started their strenuous 2-day trek to Jerusalem. Journey to Emmaus which is known to be the place where Jesus appeared to two diciples after his resurrection, for an orientation walk. Reach the holy city of Day 7 - 14 DEC (FRI) - NAZARETH. EXCURSION BET SHE'AN Jerusalem. Experience an unforgettable night out: hear the story of Jerusalem at a spectacular LIGHT SHOW at Visit the ancient city of BET SHE'AN with its fine ROMAN and BYZANTINE RELICS. Guided sightseeing of the Tower of David, where the walls of the Citadel serve as thebackdrop for an evening performance in sight and the city located at the foot of Mount Gilboa, where King Saul and his son died by their own hands in battle sound, followed by a delicious Middle Eastern dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner) with the Philistines. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 4 - 11 DEC (TUES) - JERUSALEM. EXCURSION MOUNT OLIVES, JERICHO AND BETHLEHEM Day 8 - 15 DEC (SAT) - NAZARETH - MOUNT CARMEL - HAIFA �Enjoy a spectacular drive through the Jordan Valley and learn about the importance of the MOUNT OF OLIVES. This morning visit STELLA MARIS MONASTERY. The Carmelites have a particular connection to the prophet Chosen as a site of pilgrimage by the Jews to lament the destruction of the First Temple because of its stunning views Elijah, and the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery was built over a cave where the Carmelites believe that of the Temple site and the Old City of Jerusalem. Continue onto JERICHO, where the shouts and trumpet blasts of Elijah once lived. Continue to Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times, and enjoy a visit to Joshua and his army caused the city fortifications to crumble. Stop at the QASR EL YAHUD BAPTISMAL the golden-domed BAHA'I SHRINE, the world center of Baha'i faith. (Breakfast, Dinner) SITE, where according to tradition, Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist. Continue to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity's holiest places, the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY, built over the cave thought to be the spot where Jesus was born. Here, you will have time to pray and attend Mass. Return to the holy city Day 9 - 16 DEC (SUN) - DEPART TEL AVIV, ISRAEL of Jerusalem. (Breakfast, Dinner) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning and group departure transfer to the airport. (Breakfast) Day 5 - 12 DEC (WED) - JERUSALEM - MOUNT OF BEATITUDES - TABGHA - SEA OF GALILEE - CANA - NAZARETH Visit the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Next, visit the CHURCH OF THE MULTIPLICATION OF LOAVES AND FISHES at Tabgha, as well as the CHURCH OF ST. PETER'S PRIMACY, where Jesus instructed Peter "to feed my lambs and tend my sheep." Warm springs once flowed into the sea here, attracting fish, which is why Peter came here to earn a living. Much of Jesus' ministry occurred on the shores surrounding the Sea of Galilee. It is where he recruited four of his apostles, walked on water, calmed the storm, and fed the multitude. Visit CANA, where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding. Even now, many couples renew their wedding vows at this sacred place. On to Nazareth, the Virgin Mary's home village, and where Jesus spent part of his childhood. Visit the CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION; ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, built over Joseph's carpentry workshop; and pass by Mary's Well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel, where the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus. (Breakfast, Dinner).