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Download Tour Brochure You are invited to join us on a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Diocese of Rockville Centre Young Adults Led by Fr. John Wachowicz, Spiritual Director In the Footsteps of Jesus February 19–28, 2022 "I rejoiced when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.' And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem." (Psalm 122:1-2) Travel Package Inclusions • Round-trip economy class airfare from New York. Peter’s Way Tours • U.S. departure tax; Customs user fee; security tax and all airport taxes. • Meeting and assistance upon departure from New York JFK International Airport. • Deluxe motor-coach transportation upon arrival and available for the entire tour. • Seven (7) nights’ accommodations in twin rooms at first-class hotels throughout. • Breakfast and dinner daily, including a farewell dinner prior to departure. • Full-time tour manager throughout the entire tour, including arrival and departure transfers. • Sightseeing with licensed, professional, English-speaking guides as outlined in the itinerary. • Entrance fees to all sights as noted in the itinerary. • Porterage of one piece of luggage, per person, at hotels. www.petersway.com • Coordination of daily liturgies. 425 Broadhollow Road • Suite 204 • Melville, NY 11747 • Travel documents, travel wallet, luggage tags, name badge, and travel bag. E-mail: [email protected] Please refer to Terms & Conditions for items or additional costs not included in the package price. 800-225-7662 • 516-605-1551 x17 • Fax: 516-605-1555 Dear Friends, Join us for this unique opportunity of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. You will join those pilgrims who, for two thousand years, “have gone in search of the ‘footprints’ of god in that land, rightly called ‘holy,’ pursuing them as it were in the stones, the hills, the waters which provided the setting for the earthly life of the Son of god.” (Pope John Paul II, 1999). You will pray in Nazareth at the place where the “Word became flesh” (John 1:14) through Mary's “yes.” You will visit the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, walk around Manger Square, and visit Shepherd’s Field. We will sing our traditional Christmas carols and reflect on the meaning of this extraordinary event. There will be the opportunity to meditate at the Sea of galilee. We will retrace the steps of Jesus through the holy city of Jerusalem: the Upper Room, gethsemane, the Way of the Cross, Calvary, and the site of the Empty Tomb! Pilgrimage is a time of faith, conversion, and joy! The highlight of each day will be the celebration of Mass. our days will also include reflections, song, and the opportunity to shop among the local merchants. We will pray for a just peace in the land where Jesus, the Prince of Peace, was born! Please join us on this extraordinary journey of faith. It is our hope that you will say, “YES” to this invitation to the most invaluable gift that you can This pilgrimage entails a lot of walking, stairs, hills, cobblestone roads, etc. Participants must be medically and physically fit for this type of travel. Package inclusions do not always meet the ever give yourself: a pilgrimage to The Holy Land. special needs of travelers with limited mobility or severe allergies. If you have concerns or health issues, please discuss with Peter’s Way Tours before enrolling in the pilgrimage. Fr. John Wachowicz Enrollment Form • Diocese of Rockville Centre • February 19–28, 2022 • Tour Code: 9732 Enrollment Deadline ($350 deposit due): September 15, 2021 Final Payment Deadline (Balance due): October 30, 2021 PARTICIPANT INFoRMATIoN (See Traveler Health Advisory section under Terms and Conditions to determine if your health status will affect your ability to participate in this tour.) Please print your name exactly as it appears on your passport. Title Mr Ms Mrs Rev Bro Sr Deacon other___________ First____________________________________________ Middle___________________________________ Last _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________City _______________________________________ State ________ Zip ____________ Home Phone _________________________________ Mobile/Cell __________________________________Email____________________________________________ Country of Citizenship (if other than USA) ________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________ M / F ToUR CoSTS AND PREFERRED METHoD oF PAYMENT (Please select one.) All-Inclusive Package Pricing (Includes round-trip airfare from New York) I am submitting all payments by check to receive the cash discounted package price of $3,595.00 per person, sharing a twin room I am paying with a credit or debit card. The all-inclusive package price is $3,695.00 per person, sharing a twin room Land Only Package Pricing (Does not include airfare or airport transfers) I am submitting all payments by check to receive the cash discounted package price of $2,695.00 per person, sharing a twin room I am paying with a credit or debit card. The Land only package price is $2,795.00 per person, sharing a twin room confirmation. Please select one below.) RooM ASSIgNMENTS (Standard hotel rooms provide two twin beds. Married couples may request a double bed. Single rooms are limited and subject to I have a traveling companion and would like to room with (name): ____________________________________________________________________________ My spouse and I are requesting a double bed (Rooms with double beds are limited and are subject to confirmation.) I am requesting a roommate. I understand a single room may be assigned (plus an additional $695.00) if a roommate is not available. I am requesting a single room. If confirmed a single supplement of $695.00 will apply to total tour cost. Please note: Single rooms are limited and cannot be guaranteed. DEPoSIT AND oPTIoNAL TRAvEL INSURANCE (Please select one. See Terms & Conditions for Peter’s Way Tours’ cancellation policy and travel insurance details.) Please be advised: Insurance may be purchased up until the final payment deadline. However, pre-existing conditions are covered oNLY when the insurance premium is paid with the tour deposit. The “Cancel For Any Reason” upgrade may only be purchased at the time of enrollment with your deposit. All insurance payments are non-refundable. Please select one: Enclosed is my $350.00 deposit. I am declining optional travel insurance. Enclosed is $625.00 ($350.00 deposit + $275.00* travel insurance premium) I am purchasing travel insurance. *Insurance premiums are based on your total tour costs (see Terms & Conditions). Premium adjustments may appear on your final invoice. REDIT EBIT ARD UTHoRIZATIoN (Please select one.) C /D C A VISA MasterCard American Express Discover By completing this credit card authorization section, you authorize Peter’s Way Tours to initially charge the tour deposit (or full balance if you are enrolling past the final payment deadline) plus the total insurance cost to your credit/debit card. Name on card: __________________________________________ Card Number: ___________________________________Exp. Date: _________ Sec Code: _______ Billing Address _______________________________________________________City ___________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________ Participant Name(s): _______________________________________ , _________________________________________ , ______________________________________ If the amount to be charged applies to more than one participant, please specify additional names. I have read and accept all Terms & Conditions as outlined on this brochure. Signature__________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature is required for minors under 18 years of age. Please sign and submit one completed enrollment form per person (with your deposit plus optional insurance costs). Mail to: Peter’s Way Tours • 425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 204 • Melville NY 11747 | Fax to: 516-605-1555 | Email to: [email protected] All package pricing is based on a minimum of 15 paying participants. If the group does not reach this number, price or programming may be adjusted. Your group leader is solely responsible for any adjustments to package pricing, itinerary, and inclusions. They act on behalf of the group to modify travel plans as needed. Flight Schedule & Daily Itinerary - Unexpected circumstances may cause changes to the outlined itinerary. as the valley of the Dancers. We’ll pass Shiloah, where the Ark of Covenant was kept. Flight Schedule via American Airlines Continue to Jerusalem for hotel check-in. from New York JFK International Airport Dinner and overnight at the Ambassador Boutique in Jerusalem. (B,D) Date Airline/Flight # Departure City/Time Arrival City/ Time D ay 6 Thursday, February 24: Bethlehem | Herodium | Feb. 19 American #146 New York JFK/11:10 pm ------------------------- Mount of Olives | Holy Hour of Prayer in the Garden of Feb. 20 -------------------------------- Tel Aviv TLv/5:15 pm Gethsemane Feb. 28 American #145 Tel Aviv TLv/12:50 am New York JFK/6:00 am Theme: Palm Sunday, the Agony in the Garden & the Nativity Please Note: Flight itinerary subject to change without notice. Breakfast at our hotel. Begin our day with a drive to the hills of Bethlehem, where we can read the biblical account of Ruth, David and the birth of Jesus. Upon arrival we will visit Shepherds’ Field, where we will see some of the caves that are typical of the stables of
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