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2018 SEEK DISCOVER EXPERIENCE CELEBRATE 2018 Magi Pilgrimages | 1 | My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee ! | 2 | Magi Pilgrimages 2018 CONTENTS FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS ― A 16 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND ................................................................................................................ 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HOLY LAND ― A 14 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND ............................................................................................... 6 FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL ― A 14 DAY TOUR TO GREECE AND TURKEY ........................................................................................................ 8 PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE ― AN 18 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN, FRANCE & ITALY .................................................................10 SHRINES OF OUR LADY ― A 13 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN & FRANCE ..............................................................................12 TREASURES OF FRANCE & ITALY ― A 18 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE AND ITALY ...............................................................................14 STREAMS OF MERCY ― A 15 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND, CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY ............................................16 SAINTS OF INDIA ― A 17 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA .....................................................................................................................................18 PRICE INCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................20 BOOKING PROCESS ................................................................................................................................................................................................20 BOOKING CONDITIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21 BOOKING FORM ......................................................................................................................................................................................................22 "Pilgrimages to Holy Places in the world continue to grow in popularity. They can be occasion’s for real spiritual conversion and refreshment. I commend MAGI Pilgrimages in making practical contributions to enable this to happen in Australia." Archbishop Christopher Prowse Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn "I have only recently returned from a wonderful 14 day trip with Magi Pilgrimages to Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. It was an ambitious itinerary and the group consisted of nearly 50 people but, thanks to the excellent management of our tour guides and the great spirit of our group, we were able to experience many blessings at Fatima, Lourdes, Assisi, and Rome, as well as visiting other places of historical and spiritual significance, including Lisbon, Segovia, Loyola, Avignon, and Venice. It was a truly memorable time and I think we all returned to Australia refreshed in body, mind, and spirit. Thank you, Magi Pilgrimages." Very Rev Richard Waddell, VG Vicar General of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Australia Dear Friends A Catholic pilgrimage is a journey or a search of religious or spiritual significance. Pilgrimages became part of the Catholic tradition in the fourth century, when Christians wanted to travel to the places that were part of Jesus’ life or to the graves of the martyr’s and various saints. The richness of our faith lies in the fact that we can touch and feel the elements of our faith! Magi Pilgrimages endeavours to help pilgrims have the same spiritual encounter with Jesus and deepen their Christian faith leading to a lifelong change, but in a more organized, comfortable and hassle-free way. This helps our pilgrims to meet Christ in their own unique way, as our name suggests, pilgrims are MAGIs, - Travelling to See Christ. The year 2017 had hundreds of pilgrims travelling through our various tours, across multiple destinations like Israel, Jordan, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Croatia, India etc. In 2018, we continue our tradition to make pilgrimages accessible and affordable to all pilgrims. With newer destinations, multiple departure dates and increasingly reliable travel partners we are excited to bring you our best. Magi Pilgrimages 2018 brochure is our invitation to you, to step out in hope with Magi, to see Christ! May, this year bring you the blessed encounter with the Lord. Rajesh George Thalappillil Managing Director, Magi Australia 2018 Magi Pilgrimages | 3 | Lebanon Tiberias Syria Haifa 3 Nazareth Caesarea Jaffa Jericho Jerusalem Amman 5 1 FROM $ 5,990 AUD MEDITERRANEAN SEA Mt Nebo 2 FULLY INCLUSIVE Bethlehem DEPARTS: 16 MAY Dead Sea ISRAEL Egypt 2 FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS Petra A 16 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND Jordan PETRA DEAD SEA BETHLEHEM SEA OF GALILEE JERUSALEM DAY 01 DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND DAY 05 JERICHO - QUMRAN DAY 07 HEBRON - NAZARETH DAY 02 ARRIVE AMMAN This morning we will depart from the hotel This morning we drive to Hebron to visit to the Allenby Bridge Crossing and enter the Tomb of the Patriarchs. We then Upon arrival at Amman International Israel. Drive to Jericho, believed to be the journey north into Galilee to Nazareth, the Airport, we will be welcomed and helped oldest city on earth, and visit Mt Quarantal town of Jesus and visit the Basilica of the with the immigration process. We will then by Cable car, where Jesus was tempted by Annunciation. We will also visit the house drive to Petra and check-in to the hotel. Satan and fasted for 40 days. Later travel of Joseph and Mary, Joseph’s workshop Relax at the hotel for the rest of the day. south through the Judean desert to visit and Mary’s Well. Overnight stay in Petra (L D) the ancient fortress Masada, the springs Overnight stay in Tiberias (B L D) DAY 03 PETRA and oasis of En Gedi, and the remote outpost of Qumran caves where the Dead DAY 08 CAESAREA PHILIPPI - After breakfast, we drive to Petra, a Sea Scrolls were found. UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the GALILEE Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B L D) Seven Wonders of the World. Petra was This morning journey to Caesarea Philippi built by the Nabateans, the industrious DAY 06 BETHANY - BETHLEHEM (Banias) where Peter answered Jesus’ Arabs who settled in South Jordan more Enjoy your breakfast then drive to Bethany, question, “Who do you say I am?” Stroll than 2000 years ago. Enjoy the wondrous where Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived. through the base of Mt Hermon, the history unfolding before you. Visit the Tomb of Lazarus, the ruins of location of one of the largest springs Overnight stay in Petra (B L D) the old church, and the modern church. feeding the Jordan River. We will then We will then drive to Beit Sahour to visit travel to visit the Church of the Beatitudes. DAY 04 MT NEBO - MADABA the Shepherds Field, where the angels After relishing the special St Peter's We depart from Petra this morning and appeared to the shepherds announcing the Fish lunch, we will visit Capernaum, the journey to Mt Nebo, from where Moses saw birth of Jesus. We will then journey back hometown of Jesus on the shore of the the Promised Land when they arrived from to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Sea of Galilee. The rest of the afternoon Egypt. Continue to the real Baptism site of Nativity, where Jesus was born. Also, visit will be spent visiting Tabgha, the Church Jesus on the River Jordan. Drive to your hotel St Jerome’s Grotto where he translated the of Multiplication of bread and fish, the at the Dead Sea and enjoy the rest of the day Bible into Latin. Walk to the miraculous site Church of the Primacy of Peter, and the swimming in or relaxing by the Dead Sea. of the Milk Grotto. site of Mensa Christi. Overnight stay in Dead Sea (B L D) Overnight stay in Bethlehem (B L D) Overnight stay in Tiberias (B L D) | 4 | Magi Pilgrimages 2018 DAY 09 GALILEE - CANA - MT TABOR DAY 13 JERUSALEM This morning we will enjoy boating on the Today we will journey to Mt Zion to see Sea of Galilee. We then travel to Cana, the the Upper Room/Cenacle where Jesus wedding miracle site where Jesus turned instituted the Eucharist and the place water into wine and started his public where all the Apostles and Mary were ministry. Mt Tabor, the site of Jesus’ gathered on the day of Pentecost. Walk transfiguration, will be our next destination. down to King David's Tomb, then visit We will then visit Megiddo, the site named the Church of Dormition, the place of the in the Book of Revelation as the location of Eternal Sleep of Mary. We will then travel to the final battle between the forces of good the Western Wall, the most holy site for the and evil, in the Valley of Armageddon. Jews. We will walk through the Old City to Overnight stay in Tiberias (B L D) the Temple Mount, originally the site of the great Temple of Solomon, now the site of DAY 10 HAIFA - CAESAREA MARITIMA - the Muslim mosque the Dome of the Rock. JERUSALEM After dinner, we will visit the Tower of David After breakfast, we will check out form for the spectacular sound and light show. the hotel and drive to Haifa, the port city Overnight stay in Jerusalem (B L D) of Israel and see the world-famous Baha'i Gardens and Stella Maris Church. Then DAY 14 JERUSALEM drive to Muhraka in the Carmel Mountains