Israel: A Journey of Faith

Walk in the hallowed 8 Days - 15 Meals footsteps of Jesus Christ from and see some of the world’s ancient cities on this spirited $2849pp twin share sojourn to Israel. Itinerary

Israel: A Journey of Faith Feb 4, 2020 ­ Feb 11, 2020

ItineraryPre Night: Kfar Maccabiah Hotel Kfar Maccabiah Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Israel close to the airport, making it very accessible to Israel: A Journey of Faithtravelers. Ramat Gan National Park and Safari Park are close by, which include cafes, playgrounds, cycling paths and the Safari Zoological Center. Feb 4, 2020 ­ Feb 11, 2020

Pre Night: Kfar Maccabiah Hotel Day 1: Tel Aviv, Israel ­ Tour BeginsKfar Maccabiah Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Israel close to the airport, making it very accessible to travelers. Ramat Gan National Park and Safari Park are close by, which include cafes, playgrounds, cycling paths Travel to the Holy Land on an inspirational journey that visits some of the most ancient sites in the world. Your tour and the Safari Zoological Center. begins in Tel Aviv, a bustling city brimming with culture and history, situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Hotel Culinary Weather Kfar Maccabiah Hotel Dinner High 27° Day 1: Tel Aviv, Israel ­ Tour BeginsTel Aviv Low 13° Rain 3" Travel to the Holy Land on an inspirational journey that visits some of the most ancient sites in the world. Your tour begins in Tel Aviv, a bustling city brimming with culture and history, situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Day 2: Tel Aviv ­ Jaffa ­ Caesarea ­ Nazareth ­ Cana ­ Tiberias Hotel Journey to the ancient port city of Jaffa for a leisurely stroll through the winding alleys of the historic area. Visit theCulinary Weather Kfar Maccabiah HotelRoman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a centre of the early Christians where Cornelius became the first GentileDinner High 27° Tel Aviv convert to the new covenant (Acts 10) by St. Peter; and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome forLow 13° trial (Acts 23). In Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), visit the Church of the Annunciation and the placeRain 3" where Joseph’s home and workshop were as well as the site of the fresh water spring used by the Holy Family. Your day continues with a visit to Cana, the site of Our Lord’s first miracle. Arrive in Tiberias for a 2­night stay. Day 2: Tel Aviv ­ Jaffa ­ Caesarea ­ Nazareth ­ Cana ­ Tiberias Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Hotel TiberiasJourney to the ancient port city of Jaffa for a leisurely stroll through the winding alleys of the historic area. Visit theBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Tiberias Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a centre of the early Christians where Cornelius became the first GentileLow 6° convert to the new covenant (Acts 10) by St. Peter; and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome forRain 2" trial (Acts 23). In Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), visit the Church of the Annunciation and the place where Joseph’s home and workshop were as well as the site of the fresh water spring used by the Holy Family. Your Day 3: Sea of Galilee­Capernaum­Golan Heights­Caesarea Philippi­Tiberiasday continues with a visit to Cana, the site of Our Lord’s first miracle. Arrive in Tiberias for a 2­night stay. Hotel Cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee aboard a replica of the boat in which Jesus would have sailed. Travel to theCulinary Weather Leonardo Hotel TiberiasMount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5­7). Nearby Tabgha is theBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Tiberias traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the five thousand. Visit the Church of the FishLow 6° and the Loaves (Luke 9:10­17). In Capernaum, Jesus performed many miracles and it was the centre of Jesus’Rain 2" ministry in Galilee. Visit the synagogue that stands on the site where Jesus taught and reflect on his teaching and preaching of the gospel of the kingdom (Matthew 4:13, 23). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy where Peter professed Day 3: Sea of Galilee­Capernaum­Golan Heights­Caesarea Philippi­Tiberiashis devotion to the risen Christ (John 21) on three occasions. Get a taste of the local flavour when you enjoy lunch at a communal settlement, known as a kibbutz, in the Golan Heights. Visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus travelled with Cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee aboard a replica of the boat in which Jesus would have sailed. Travel to theHis disciples and near where Peter made his great confession to Jesus, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5­7). Nearby Tabgha is theGod” (Matthew 16:16). Your day ends at the River Jordan at the Yardenit Baptismal site. traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the five thousand. Visit the Church of the Fish Hotel and the Loaves (Luke 9:10­17). In Capernaum, Jesus performed many miracles and it was the centre of Jesus’Culinary Weather Leonardo Hotel Tiberiasministry in Galilee. Visit the synagogue that stands on the site where Jesus taught and reflect on his teaching andBreakfast & Lunch High 13° Tiberias preaching of the gospel of the kingdom (Matthew 4:13, 23). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy where Peter professedLow 6° his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21) on three occasions. Get a taste of the local flavour when you enjoy lunch atRain 2" a communal settlement, known as a kibbutz, in the Golan Heights. Visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus travelled with His disciples and near where Peter made his great confession to Jesus, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living Day 4: Tiberias ­ Tel Megiddo ­ Bethlehem ­ JerusalemGod” (Matthew 16:16). Your day ends at the River Jordan at the Yardenit Baptismal site. Hotel Visit Tel Megiddo (Armageddon), the site of the final battle before the coming of the Messiah. In Bethlehem, theCulinary Weather Leonardo Hotel Tiberiasbirthplace of Jesus (Luke 2), enter the Church of the Nativity, the oldest continuously functioning church in the world.Breakfast & Lunch High 13° Tiberias View the cave where Jesus was born. Stop at Shepherds’ Field, where the angels appeared on that first ChristmasLow 6° night, spreading good tidings of great joy for all the people. Later, arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world,Rain 2" Jerusalem. Day 4: Tiberias ­ Tel Megiddo ­ Bethlehem ­ JerusalemHotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Visit Tel Megiddo (Armageddon), the site of the final battle before the coming of the Messiah. In Bethlehem, theLow 4° birthplace of Jesus (Luke 2), enter the Church of the Nativity, the oldest continuously functioning church in the world.Rain 4" View the cave where Jesus was born. Stop at Shepherds’ Field, where the angels appeared on that first Christmas night, spreading good tidings of great joy for all the people. Later, arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world, Day 5: Jerusalem ­ Mount Zion ­ Ein KaremJerusalem. Hotel Your time in Jerusalem begins with a visit to the Mount of Olives. Afterwards, visit the Church of the Pater Noster, builtCulinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotelon the traditional site where Christ taught the Lord's Prayer; its name refers to the “Our Father” prayer. Continue toBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem the Church of All Nations, built over the rock on which Our Lord prayed the night before He was crucified. Nearby isLow 4° the Tomb of the Virgin Mary and the Garden of Gethsemane, the site of Christ’s betrayal by Judas. Travel to MountRain 4" Zion and stand in the Upper Room, near the traditional site of the Last Supper (Mark 14). Then, continue to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the place to which Mary travelled to share her good news with Day 5: Jerusalem ­ Mount Zion ­ Ein KaremElizabeth. Hotel Your time in Jerusalem begins with a visit to the Mount of Olives. Afterwards, visit the Church of the Pater Noster, builtCulinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotelon the traditional site where Christ taught the Lord's Prayer; its name refers to the “Our Father” prayer. Continue toBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem the Church of All Nations, built over the rock on which Our Lord prayed the night before He was crucified. Nearby isLow 4° the Tomb of the Virgin Mary and the Garden of Gethsemane, the site of Christ’s betrayal by Judas. Travel to MountRain 4" Zion and stand in the Upper Room, near the traditional site of the Last Supper (Mark 14). Then, continue to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the place to which Mary travelled to share her good news with Day 6: JerusalemElizabeth. Hotel Today you are free to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you’ll choose to take an optional excursion to the DeadCulinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem HotelSea to discover where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found; visit Masada; and perhaps even float on the salty waters ofBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem the Dead Sea. Low 4° Rain 4" Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Day 6: JerusalemJerusalem Low 4° Rain 4" Today you are free to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you’ll choose to take an optional excursion to the Dead Sea to discover where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found; visit Masada; and perhaps even float on the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Day 7: Jerusalem Hotel Your day begins at St. Stephen’s Gate where St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was stoned to death. Continue toCulinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotelthe Church of St. Anne, marking the place where the parents of the Blessed Mother lived. Visit the nearby Pools ofBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic. Then, follow the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, walked by OurLow 4° Lord on the way to His crucifixion; pass by the Ecce Homo Arch, the site where Pontius Pilate presented Our Lord toRain 4" the crowds. Next, visit the Western Wall of the Temple before stopping at the Garden Tomb, the possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and site of the resurrection of Jesus. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow Day 7: Jerusalemtravellers to celebrate the end of this unforgettable and holy experience. Hotel Your day begins at St. Stephen’s Gate where St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was stoned to death. Continue toCulinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotelthe Church of St. Anne, marking the place where the parents of the Blessed Mother lived. Visit the nearby Pools ofBreakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic. Then, follow the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, walked by OurLow 4° Lord on the way to His crucifixion; pass by the Ecce Homo Arch, the site where Pontius Pilate presented Our Lord toRain 4" the crowds. Next, visit the Western Wall of the Temple before stopping at the Garden Tomb, the possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and site of the resurrection of Jesus. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow Day 8: Jerusalem ­ Tour Endstravellers to celebrate the end of this unforgettable and holy experience. Hotel Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many pleasant memories.Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Low 4° Rain 4"

Day 8: Jerusalem ­ Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many pleasant memories. Itinerary

Israel: A Journey of Faith Feb 4, 2020 ­ Feb 11, 2020

Pre Night: Kfar Maccabiah Hotel Kfar Maccabiah Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Israel close to the airport, making it very accessible to travelers. Ramat Gan National Park and Safari Park are close by, which include cafes, playgrounds, cycling paths and the Safari Zoological Center.

Day 1: Tel Aviv, Israel ­ Tour Begins Travel to the Holy Land on an inspirational journey that visits some of the most ancient sites in the world. Your tour begins in Tel Aviv, a bustling city brimming with culture and history, situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Hotel Culinary Weather Kfar Maccabiah Hotel Dinner High 27° Tel Aviv Low 13° Rain 3"

Day 2: Tel Aviv ­ Jaffa ­ Caesarea ­ Nazareth ­ Cana ­ Tiberias Journey to the ancient port city of Jaffa for a leisurely stroll through the winding alleys of the historic area. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a centre of the early Christians where Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to the new covenant (Acts 10) by St. Peter; and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome for trial (Acts 23). In Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), visit the Church of the Annunciation and the place where Joseph’s home and workshop were as well as the site of the fresh water spring used by the Holy Family. Your day continues with a visit to Cana, the site of Our Lord’s first miracle. Arrive in Tiberias for a 2­night stay.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Hotel Tiberias Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Tiberias Low 6° Rain 2"

Day 3: Sea of Galilee­Capernaum­Golan Heights­Caesarea Philippi­Tiberias Cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee aboard a replica of the boat in which Jesus would have sailed. Travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5­7). Nearby Tabgha is the traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the five thousand. Visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9:10­17). In Capernaum, Jesus performed many miracles and it was the centre of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Visit the synagogue that stands on the site where Jesus taught and reflect on his teaching and preaching of the gospel of the kingdom (Matthew 4:13, 23). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy where Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21) on three occasions. Get a taste of the local flavour when you enjoy lunch at a communal settlement, known as a kibbutz, in the Golan Heights. Visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus travelled with His disciples and near where Peter made his great confession to Jesus, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). Your day ends at the River Jordan at the Yardenit Baptismal site.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Hotel Tiberias Breakfast & Lunch High 13° Tiberias Low 6° Rain 2"

Day 4: Tiberias ­ Tel Megiddo ­ Bethlehem ­ Jerusalem Visit Tel Megiddo (Armageddon), the site of the final battle before the coming of the Messiah. In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus (Luke 2), enter the Church of the Nativity, the oldest continuously functioning church in the world. View the cave where Jesus was born. Stop at Shepherds’ Field, where the angels appeared on that first Christmas night, spreading good tidings of great joy for all the people. Later, arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world, Jerusalem.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Low 4° Rain 4"

Day 5: Jerusalem ­ Mount Zion ­ Ein Karem Your time in Jerusalem begins with a visit to the Mount of Olives. Afterwards, visit the Church of the Pater Noster, built on the traditional site where Christ taught the Lord's Prayer; its name refers to the “Our Father” prayer. Continue to the Church of All Nations, built over the rock on which Our Lord prayed the night before He was crucified. Nearby is the Tomb of the Virgin Mary and the Garden of Gethsemane, the site of Christ’s betrayal by Judas. Travel to Mount Zion and stand in the Upper Room, near the traditional site of the Last Supper (Mark 14). Then, continue to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist and the place to which Mary travelled to share her good news with Elizabeth.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Low 4° Rain 4"

Day 6: Jerusalem Today you are free to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you’ll choose to take an optional excursion to the Dead Sea to discover where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found; visit Masada; and perhaps even float on the salty waters of the Dead Sea.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Low 4° Rain 4"

Day 7: Jerusalem Your day begins at St. Stephen’s Gate where St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was stoned to death. Continue to the Church of St. Anne, marking the place where the parents of the Blessed Mother lived. Visit the nearby Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic. Then, follow the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, walked by Our Lord on the way to His crucifixion; pass by the Ecce Homo Arch, the site where Pontius Pilate presented Our Lord to the crowds. Next, visit the Western Wall of the Temple before stopping at the Garden Tomb, the possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and site of the resurrection of Jesus. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers to celebrate the end of this unforgettable and holy experience.

Hotel Culinary Weather Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel Breakfast & Dinner High 13° Jerusalem Low 4° Rain 4"

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