2021 Footsteps of Jesus “Join me live on location in the of as we traverse the homeland of Our Lord and Saviour and explore the backroads of our faith as never before. I am personally so excited to take you through the living pages of scripture on what promises to be a true pilgrimage of the heart.” – Tim Staples

10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS. COMMENCES SAT 4TH SEP 2021

Bethlehem (2) • Masada • Jericho • Nazareth (1) • Cana • Sea of Galilee (3) • Mt Beatitudes • Mt Tabor • Mt Carmel • • (4). with Post Option: Wonders of Jordan (3): Petra • Wadi Rum • Dead Sea Tim Staples DEAD SEA CHURCH OF NATIVITY, BETHLEHEM NAZARETH VILLAGE

Soon we arrive at the Jordan River Baptismal highlights site (Qasr Al Yehoud), an archeological pilgrim discovery said to be the actual location where Jesus was Baptised. Celebrate Mass here as we Pay homage in Bethlehem before the silver star Walk a hidden stretch of the authentic Jesus ++ ++ renew our own Baptismal promises. that marks the very spot of Jesus’ birth. Trail through the mountain pass in Christ’s Finally, we journey north through the Be invited to the local homes of Christians in actual footsteps towards Lake Galilee. ++ Jordan valley before arriving into Nazareth, Bethlehem to enjoy a delicious meal during our ++Enter as a group into a private gated Garden ‘Breaking the Bread’ fellowship encounter. in Gethsemane for an extended time of prayer the hometown of Jesus’ childhood. ++Join the Evening Torchlight Procession in amidst ancient olive trees. After dinner we will prayerfully enter the Nazareth to honour Mary’s Yes to God. Celebrate a Sunday Parish Mass in solidarity Basilica of the Annunciation for a memorable ++ Candlelight Procession with the locals. ++Celebrate a breathtaking Mass in the centre with one of the last remaining Catholic of Lake Galilee onboard our traditional sailing Communities in the Holy Land. Mass Setting: Jordan River Baptismal Site. vessel floating in silence and tranquility. ++Walk in Jesus’ footsteps as we pray the Stations Nazareth overnight (BD) of the Cross at dawn along the deserted Via Enjoy an exclusive ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in a DAY 4: TUE 7 SEP - NAZARETH & CANA TO SEA ++ Dolorosa streets in the Old City of Jerusalem. private location by the shores of Galilee. OF GALILEE Engage in inspired People & Plight encounters ++Bow low at the altar of Calvary and touch the Theme: The Formative Years of Jesus ++ very rock where Jesus was crucified. in Haifa & Jerusalem and be moved by the faith We begin our day back at the Basilica of and resilience of the local peoples. the Annunciation where a traditional cave becomes the focal point to Mary’s response to SYMBOLS: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Time Out - Extended time for Reflection the Angel Gabriel “Let it be done to me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38). After celebrating Mass we will visit the nearby Church of St DAY 1: SAT 4 SEP - ARRIVE THE HOLY LAND the Bread Experience as we enter the homes of Joseph to commemorate the life of Mary’s Welcome to Bethlehem where we formally local Christians for fellowship and to share in a beloved spouse. We then enter the nearby begin our chronological journey in the delicious home-cooked Arabic meal. Synagogue Church, built on the site where Footsteps of Jesus. Mass Setting: Shepherd’s Field. Jesus read the Messianic passage in 61 Bethlehem overnight (D) Bethlehem overnight (BD) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me”… Continue onto Nazareth Village, an authentic DAY 2: SUN 5 SEP - BETHLEHEM & DAY 3: MON 6 SEP - VIA MASADA & JERICHO non-profit re-creation of the village life of SURROUNDS TO NAZARETH Nazareth as in the days of Jesus. Here we will Theme: The Birth of Jesus Theme: Ancient Desert Encounters take a parable-rich walk back in time along the We firstly travel out toEin Karem and ascend the We farewell Bethlehem this morning and path which brings to life the environment and hill to the Church of the Visitation where Mary journey east along the Jericho Road where atmosphere which shaped Jesus’ early years visited Elizabeth and proclaimed her we recall the parable of the Good Samaritan. and ministry. Complete our memorable visit prayer – ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of Ascend St George’s lookout to with a fascinating Biblical Meal in the original the Lord’. From here we come to the Church of marvel at the cliff-hanging 5th-century complex setting of a first century house. St , built over a natural grotto carved into a sheer rock wall. Travel east this afternoon and on to the identified as the saint’s actual birthplace. Travelling south along the Dead Sea we arrive village of Cana where Jesus, at the request Continue to the Shepherd’s Field to celebrate at historic Masada where we will embark the of His Mother, performed His first miracle a joyous Christmas Mass in a local cave to Cable Car offering spectacular scenery to the transforming the water into wine at the commemorate the appearance of the angels to summit before a guided tour of Herod’s fortress wedding feast (Jn 2:1-12). Here, married couples the shepherds on that first Holy night. overlooking the Judean Desert. will have the opportunity to renew their Back in Bethlehem this afternoon we will enter We briefly pause outsideQumran where the wedding vows. Journey onto the panoramic Mt the spectacular Church of the Nativity, the Dead Sea scrolls were found by a Bedouin Arbel lookout to catch our first glimpse of Lake oldest complete church in the Christian world Shepherd boy in 1947. Galilee and the entire Golan Heights. th (6 century) and birthplace of Our Lord and Onwards to Jericho, the ‘City of Palms’, said to Finally we arrive at the shores of Lake Galilee … Saviour. Bow low and enter the grotto through be the oldest inhabited city in the world dating “Go to Galilee and you will find him there” (Mt the Door of Humility as we descend to the Holy back to around 9000 BC. Stop by the famous 28:7). Manger where a silver star in the floor marks Sycamore tree used to commemorate the Mass Setting: Basilica of the Annunciation. the actual spot where Jesus was born. Visit powerful story of the tax collector Zacchaeus. Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) the adjacent Cave of St Jerome where he spent Across the valley see the Mt of Temptation 30 years translating the Scriptures. where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his DAY 5: WED 8 SEP - SEA OF GALILEE Prepare to enjoy tonight our special Breaking 40 day fast. Theme: The Public Ministry of Jesus Caesarea Philippi

Cana Nazareth 3 Sea Galilee Mt Carmel 1 Mt aor Caesarea Maritima

J ayeh el Ai Jericho Jerusalem 4 Mt Neo Bethlehem 2 Madaa

Masada 1 Dea Sea 2 Petra

Wers Jra Post Tour Option Wadi Rum

SEA OF GALILEE Via Aqaba

Arise and set out on a spectacular day of Valley of the Doves offers a rare and genuine pilgrimage as we firstly board a traditional opportunity to prayerfully tread the actual TASTE & SEE ‘Jesus Boat’ sailing vessel for a special Harvest footsteps of Jesus down through the rustic pass meals highlight – a Private Mass in the centre of Lake between the mountains. Bethlehem: Meet the local Christians as Galilee. Here we will float in quiet tranquility *Weather and personal fitness dependent. we enjoy a delicious Arabic meal in their and reflect upon the miracles of Jesus calming homes during our ‘Breaking the Bread’ host Mass Setting: Mt of Beatitudes Outdoor Altar. the storm and appearing to the apostles dinners experience. Sea of Galilee overnight (BD) walking on this very water. Nazareth: ’Taste & See’ a traditional First- Back on shore, see the 1st century ‘Jesus boat’ DAY 7: FRI 10 SEP - VIA MT TABOR & MT Century style meal in a classic outdoor painstakingly raised and restored from the CARMEL TO JERUSALEM setting befitting the times of Jesus. muddy lakebed in 1986. Theme: Mountains of the Lord Tiberias: Experience a renowned ‘St Peter’s Continue onto Capernaum, the once fishing We begin our day ascending by taxis up the Fish’ lunch freshly caught from the Sea of village of the first apostles Peter, Andrew, James narrow winding road leading to the majestic Galilee! & John which also became the home town of summit of Mt Tabor. Here Our Lord’s divinity Galilee: Share together a stunning Jesus and the scene of many of His miracles. shone forth in the Transfiguration (Mt 17:1- ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in a secret location by the shores of Lake Galilee. After our St Peter’s Fish lunch, we will journey 2). After our private Mass in this breathtaking north to Caesarea Philippi where the beautiful setting we will understand Peter’s words ‘Lord it Mt Carmel: Share a beautiful meal in Haifa springs of Banias form the source of the is good for us to be here’. in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Jordan River. It was here where Jesus asked the Continue west to the city of Haifa wrapped by disciples “Who do you say I am?” and went on to the intoxicating blue of the Mediterranean Sea Taybeh: Be served up a delicious lunch by commission Peter “On this rock I will build my on all three sides. the Rosary Sisters here in the Holy Land’s last remaining Christian village. Church”. Enter here the Stella Maris Monastery at Return to our hotel for a rest before dinner. where in the lower cave, Jerusalem: Celebrate our final night together in a first class restaurant was said to have meditated on His victory over Mass Setting: Afloat Lake Galilee. overlooking the illuminated Old City. Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) the false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-40). We then enjoy lunch in our hand-picked DAY 6: THU 9 SEP - SEA OF GALILEE restaurant with spectacular views over the Gethsemane where we will enter the Church of Theme: Galilee encounters with Jesus Mediterranean. the Agony containing the rock upon which Jesus Set off early to a secret location down by the We soon come to the House of Grace to hear is said to have prayed before His arrest. Prepare shores of Lake Galilee to enjoy Breakfast with the inspired story of a family committed to then for a memorable pilgrim highlight as we Jesus in the spirit of John 21:12 when Jesus said empowering the most marginalised members gain private group access inside the adjacent to His disciples “Come and have breakfast”. ‘Taste of the Haifa community. ‘Garden of Betrayal‘ for an extended time of and See’ the Gospels as we recount together prayer and reflection surrounded by ancient Onwards to the crusader port of Caesarea this passage of Scripture live on location! Maritima, built by on the olive trees dating back to the time of Christ. Rise then to the Mount of Beatitudes for a harbour from which Paul was taken to Rome. From here we set out by coach across town to beautiful Mass here in the tranquil gardens to Finally, we journey south on and up to the Israel Museum for a lunch break. View the ponder Jesus’ message of blessedness in the Jerusalem – the City of our God. Here on the Second Temple Scale Model of Jerusalem as it Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1–12). eve of Shabbat we come to witness hundreds was in the time of Jesus. In the adjacent Shrine Nearby visit the Church of the Primacy of Peter of devout Jews chanting prayers at the Western of the Book Museum we will soon gaze upon down by the shores of the lake. Here Jesus Wall (formerly the Wailing Wall). parts of the original Dead Sea Scrolls. challenged Peter and each one of us ‘Do you Mass Setting: Mt Tabor. Continue back to Mt Zion to the House of really love me? Feed my sheep.’ Jerusalem overnight (BLD) Caiaphas and into the Church of St Peter Onwards to the adjacent site of the in Gallicantu commemorating Peter’s triple multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mt DAY 8: SAT 11 SEP - JERUSALEM denial of Jesus. Here our pilgrimage moves 14:20) to explore the 4th-century church Theme: The Passion of Jesus towards the final phase of Jesus’ passion. displaying Byzantine considered to be Begin our Jerusalem pilgrimage as we proceed Enter the Cenacle room of the Last Supper some of the best in the Holy Land. up to the Mt of Olives to visit the ‘Pater Noster’ (Upper Room) where we commemorate the AFTERNOON FREE. Church where Jesus taught His disciples the institution of the Eucharist and the descent of Fully mobile pilgrims have the opportunity Lord’s Prayer (Mt 6:7–15). Walk down the Palm the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Continue to the in the mid afternoon to walk a spectacular Sunday Road as pilgrims to the Dominus Flevit Church of the Dormition where the Virgin Mary stretch of the actual Jesus Trail* frequented by Church for Mass, built on the site where Jesus passed into Heaven. Our Lord between Nazareth and Capernaum. wept over Jerusalem (Lk 19:41–44). Mass Setting: Dominus Flevit. This well-worn shepherd’s path through the We then continue down to the Garden of Jerusalem overnight (BD) DAY 9: SUN 12 SEP - JERUSALEM Enjoy then a Special Celebration Dinner tonight Theme: Solidairty & Peace in a wonderful restaurant with spectacular We set off north for our adventure to the views over all of Jerusalem. village of Taybeh, once Old Testament Ophrah Mass Setting: Altar of Calvary. and Ephraim visited by Jesus Jerusalem overnight (BD) before facing His crucifixion (John 11:54). Taybeh is the last surviving Christian outpost DAY 11: TUE 14 SEP - DEPART THE HOLY LAND here in the Holy Land and enjoying strong (OR EXTEND TO JORDAN) ecumenical bonds between its 1300 inhabitants Return today to the airport OR join the Wonders of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Melkite of Jordan Extension. (B) communities. WONDERS OF JORDAN Our fascinating time here will begin by sharing a 3 NIGHT / 4 DAY POST TOUR OPTION privileged Sunday Parish Mass with locals in the PILGRIMAGE DETAILS Church of St George. This Byzantine Church was built in the 5th century by St Helena, the TOUR CODE FJ0621 WITH TIM STAPLES mother of Constantine and widely known as the STARTS Sat 4 Sep 2021 Bethlehem DAY 11: TUE 14 SEP - TO PETRA first pilgrim to the Holy Land.Also enter a first Travel east this morning crossing in century farmers house with its original manger FINISHES Tue 14 Sep 2021 Jerusalem to Jordan. Ascend Biblical Mt Nebo below where we will gain insight into the original for a spectacular Mass where Nativity reality. Visit the local Taybeh Brewery TOUR ONLY $4690 (twin share) * Moses looked over into the Promised Land and which serves to bring a sustainable livelihood to blessed Joshua who was to lead the Israelites this vulnerable community. Sit down then to a AIR & LAND from $6590 ** under God’s protection (Joshua 1:6-9). sumptuous meal served by the local Order of Visit St Georges Church in Madaba with its . Before departure we take the opportunity SINGLE ROOM $1590 Supplement precious 6th-century map of the Holy to purchase a dove-shaped Taybeh Peace Lamp Land comprised of more than two million pieces. PREPAID TIPS $14 pp additional per day in solidarity with all peoples of the Holy Land. Continue south this afternoon to the magnificent Return to Jerusalem for a time of rest. ancient trading city of Petra known as the ‘Red Rose City’ and one of the new Seven Wonders of Before dinner we gather to listen to the INCLUSIONS the World. courageous stories of the Bereaved Family Petra overnight (BD) Forum where both a Palestinian and Israeli Accommodation & Meals: Based on superior representative will share their extraordinary standard central accommodation • 10 Dinners DAY 12: WED 15 SEP - PETRA EXPLORATION journey from grief and loss to a stunning / 10 Full Breakfasts / 4 Lunches. Enjoy a breathtaking guided walking tour today reconciliation that is sure to inspire us deeply. Touring & Transportation: Deluxe Air through the ruins of ancient Petra – the city that the Nabateans carved out of solid rock dating Mass Setting: Parish Mass at Taybeh. Conditioned Coach touring • Professional back to 300 BC! Our visit will follow a passage Jerusalem overnight (BLD) Christian Escort / Local Guides • Sightseeing & Entrance Fees. through the Siq, a chasm created in a prehistoric DAY 10: MON 13 SEP - JERUSALEM earthquake. It is one of the special moments Other: Fully Escorted by Spiritual Chaplain to walk through this canyon which dramatically Theme: Death, Resurrection & Ascension of Jesus • Porterage at hotels • Harvest Backpack, opens up before your eyes to reveal the Treasury Pilgrim Journal & Tour Wallet. We rise at dawn and return to the Old City Building (Al-Khazneh) – a never to be forgotten to commence our Stations of the Cross NB: Jordan Visa fee at additional expense (if experience. We will see also the Roman Theatre, following in Our Lord’s footsteps along the required) Corinthian tomb along with churches, homes and actual Via Dolorosa. We culminate at the site many other buildings from this fascinating period. of Calvary where we will celebrate Mass here The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk the * Costs are based on prices as at August 2019 and must remain subject to change in the event of to relax back in our hotel. stairway climbing to the actual site where the Petra overnight (BD) Cross of Jesus once stood. After Mass here significant exchange rate variations, airfares, hotel changes or minimum group size factors beyond enter the Tomb of Christ, the site believed to be DAY 13: THU 16 SEP – WADI RUM & DEAD SEA Harvest’s control. Refer to Harvest Terms & Conditions where Our Lord lay buried for three days before Departing Petra this morning we travel south for more details. rising from the dead. to Wadi Rum to experience something of the vastness and beauty of this desert region. After Breakfast at our hotel, continue to the ** Group Airfare participants will travel on main group flights with meet & greet assistance & coach A moonscape of ancient valleys and towering Church of St Anne with its magnificent weathered sandstone mountains rise out of the acoustics and said to be built over the tranfers on arrival & departure. Subject to seat availability and airfare increases. pink and white coloured sand. birthplace of the Virgin Mary. See the adjacent Join here the exhilaration of a Bedouin-driven Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the jeep ride deep into the valley to witness the paralysed man (Jn 5:2–9). OPTIONAL JORDAN EXTENSION stunning grandeur of this place made famous in We then return up to the Mt of Olives to the STARTS Tue 14 Sep 2021 Jerusalem the filmsLawrence of Arabia and The Martian. Chapel of the Ascension which is believed Onwards to ancient Aqaba, located on the to mark the place where Jesus ascended into FINISHES Fri 17 Sep 2021 Tel Aviv northern tip of the Red Sea and dating back 5,500 heaven. A befitting end to our chronological years. Cross the border back into Israel and travel pilgrimage in His footsteps as we recall Jesus’ COST ADD-ON $1690 (twin share) † north to our Dead Sea Resort Hotel located right Great Commission to the eleven disciples: on the shore at Ein Bokek. Take the opportunity “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...” SINGLE ROOM $740 Supplement before dinner to relax or enjoy the experience – Mt 28:18 of a float in the salty waters said to have healing PREPAID TIPS $14 pp additional per day AFTERNOON AT LEISURE. qualities. Dead Sea overnight (BD) Before our final dinner, take the brief † Includes: Deluxe Coach / Fully Escorted / Superior opportunity to view the Holy Shroud Exhibit Hotel / Breakfasts & Dinners Daily / Entrances & DAY 14: FRI 17 SEP - DEPART THE HOLY LAND with its full size replica of the sacred cloth. Sightseeing. Minimum Group Size applies. VIA TEL AVIV (B)

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