10 DAYS Footsteps of Watch the Gospels come alive as we set out on this true pilgrimage of faith and retrace the progressive stages of the life of Jesus from his Nativity in Bethlehem to his Passion on Calvary. Be deeply moved as we behold with our eyes what our minds for so long attempted to imagine.

Pre-Pilgrimage Option: Wonders of Jordan - 3 Nights Dead Sea (1) • Mt Nebo • Baptismal site of Jesus • Madaba • Petra exploration (2) • Transfer to Bethlehem

9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS. SUN 17 NOV - TUE 26 NOV, 2019 Bethlehem (2) • Nazareth • Cana • Sea of Galilee (3) • Mt Tabor Accompanied by • Mt Carmel • Haifa • Jericho • (4) • Emmaus. FATHER JULIAN BELICH Footsteps of Jesus

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

DAY 1: SUNDAY 17 NOV 2019 – ARRIVE THE highlights HOLY LAND (D) pilgrim Arrive at Amman airport as we are met and transferred by coach to Bethlehem, the City ++Pay homage in Bethlehem before the ++Participate in a traditional ‘Sabbath of David and birthplace of Jesus our Saviour. silver star that marks the very spot of Experience Meal’ as we are welcomed Here we formally begin our pilgrimage in the inside a Jewish home to share songs and Jesus’ birth Footsteps of Jesus with our first group Mass prayers to welcome in the Lord’s day ++ Reflect quietly at the Grotto cave of the before dinner. Annunciation to honour Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God ++Enter as a group into a private gated Garden in Gethsemane for an extended DAY 2: MONDAY 18 NOV – BETHLEHEM & ++Share the privilege of celebrating a time of prayer amidst ancient olive trees breathtaking Mass on board a traditional SURROUNDS (BLD) Walk in Jesus’ footsteps as we pray the sailing vessel in the centre of Lake Galilee ++ Theme: The Birth of Jesus Stations of the Cross at dawn along the ++Engage in inspired People & Plight deserted Via Dolorosa streets in the Old We set out this morning to the nearby hillside encounters and be moved by their stories City of Jerusalem region to honour the Visitation of Mary to of faith and resilience ++Bow low at the altar of Calvary and touch Elizabeth at the village of Ein Karem. Here ++Enjoy an exclusive ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in the very rock of Golgotha where Jesus was we ascend the path to the Church of the a private location by the shores of Galilee crucified Visitation dedicated to Mary’s ‘Magnificat’ (‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord’ Lk 1:46). Take quiet time here to wander the SYMBOLS Mass Setting: Preferred site = Time Out - Planned site for extended grounds and spiritually reflect on this powerful opportunity for prayer & reflection (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner episode in the Gospels. Continue on to the Church of St John the Baptist to pray before the grotto of his birth. Onwards to Bethlehem University to engage WONDERS OF JORDAN | 3 Nights/4 Days PRE-TOUR OPTION with local Catholic students and to hear their stories of resilience and hope before being DEAD SEA (1) / MT NEBO / MADABA / PETRA (2) served lunch by members of their Hospitality Why not enjoy the perfect start to your Holy department. Celebrate a stunning Mass at the Land encounter with an exhilarating 4-day Cave Chapel at the Shepherds’ Field where the Pre-Tour discovery of the ancient wonders angels appeared to the Shepherds on that first of Jordon? After this we will take you on to Christmas night. Bethlehem relaxed and ready to begin your Footsteps of Jesus pilgrimage! The pinnacle of our day is our visit to the Church of the Nativity; birthplace of Jesus and the oldest complete church in the Christian world. Bow low to enter the sacred grotto First Night Dead Sea Resort Relaxation ++Relish a 2 Night Stay in Ancient Petra ++ to fully explore the stone-carved city through the Door of Humility as we descend Float in the Dead Sea ++ dating back to 300BC to the Holy Manger where a silver star in the Visit Biblical Mt Nebo / Madaba / ++ ++Fully escorted floor marks the actual spot where Jesus was Baptismal Site of Jesus born. Our pilgrim journey continues as we enter St Jerome’s Cave where the saint spent 30 years translating the scriptures. Finally visit 2019 PRICES TWIN SHARE $1,290 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT $590 the intriguing Milk Grotto, a site of veneration to Mary since the 4th century Tipping Made Easy: $10 per person/per day Mass Setting: Shepherds’ Field Nazareth Haifa 3 Sea of Galilee Mt Carmel Mt Tabor J

Amman Jericho

Jerusalem 4 Mt Nebo 1 Dead Sea Bethlehem 2

Madaba

Wonders of Jordan Pre Tour Option

Petra 2 Lake Galilee

DAY 3: TUESDAY 19 NOV – VIA NAZARETH TO pray within the 4th century church housing his 40-day fast. THE SEA OF GALILEE (BLD) amazing Byzantine . Finally, we After adventuring through the dry rocky Theme: The Formative Years of Jesus come to the Church of the Primacy of Peter landscape of the Judean Desert, we stand down by the shores of the lake. We continue our journey with the Holy Family in awe to view the cliff-hangingSt George’s into the stone-paved town of Jesus’ childhood, Mass Setting: Afloat the Sea of Galilee Monastery, carved into a sheer rock wall. Nazareth. Here on the outskirts we come to Onwards we travel via the Jericho Road DAY 5: THURSDAY 21 NOV – MT OF Nazareth Village, an authentic re-creation towards Jerusalem – the City of our God. BEATITUDES / HAIFA / MT TABOR (BLD) of life as it was in the days of Jesus. Take a We will witness hundreds of devout Theme: Mountains of Grace parable-rich stroll back in time as our guide chanting prayers at the “Wailing Wall” on the brings to life the environment and atmosphere Arise for a breathtaking Mass at the Mount eve of the Sabbath and then be welcomed into that shaped Jesus’ early years. Our memorable of Beatitudes and take time in this stunning a local Jewish home for a Sabbath Experience visit is made complete with a fascinating first- place to ponder the Sermon on the Mount and Meal. Here we ‘Taste & See’ the Jewish culture century meal in a stone-dining area typical of Jesus’ recipe for a blessed life while joining in traditional prayers and songs. the days of Christ. We travel west to Haifa where the Mass Setting: Shore of Lake Galilee In Nazareth we soon enter the Basilica of Mediterranean Sea wraps around three sides the Annunciation where a traditional cave of the city with intoxicating blue and gold DAY 7: SATURDAY 23 NOV – JERUSALEM (BLD) becomes our focal point as we ponder Mary’s beaches. After a tour of the stunning Stella Theme: The Passion of Jesus great yet humble ‘YES’ to God. After a visit to Maris Monastery at Mount Carmel, we make the Church of St Joseph we visit a traditional our way to the House of Grace, a Catholic We begin our day visiting the grand ‘Pater Jewish synagogue where the Holy Family ministry that works with the most marginalised Noster’ Church at the Mt of Olives before would have once worshiped. Arrive into members of Haifa. We’ll share lunch and making our way down the Palm Sunday Road the village of Cana where Jesus performed his hear of the work of this powerful ministry in to the Dominus Flevit Church for Mass with very first miracle at the request of his mother. rehabilitating released prisoners. its sweeping views of the city. Here Jesus wept Onwards to the magnificentSea of Galilee. Finally, we come to the foot of Mt Tabor over Jerusalem during his final days. Mass Setting: Basilica of the Annunciation only to ascend the narrow winding road by We approach the quiet Garden of taxi, leading to the majestic summit. Here, in Gethsemane and enter the Church of the DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 20 NOV – SEA OF this breathtaking setting, Our Lord’s divinity Agony containing the rock upon which Jesus GALILEE (BLD) shone forth in the Transfiguration. prayed before his arrest. Theme: The Public Ministry of Jesus Mass Setting: Mt of Beatitudes Enjoy a true pilgrim highlight as we enjoy We set out to Capernaum, the once fishing exclusive gate entry into a secluded garden for village of the first four apostles which also DAY 6: FRIDAY 22 NOV – VIA JERICHO TO extended prayer and reflection amidst ancient JERUSALEM (BLD) became the home town of Jesus. At Nof olive trees. Ginosar, marvel at the restored first century Theme: Desert Encounters From here we cross town to the Israel ‘Jesus boat’ whose discovery rocked the Arise for an unforgettable pilgrim highlight; Museum and after lunch, view the Second archaeological and spiritual world. Breakfast with Jesus in a secret location Temple Scale Model of Jerusalem as it was From here we sail on a traditional vessel for down by the shores of Lake Galilee. Here we in the time of Jesus. In the adjacent Shrine of an unforgettable highpoint of our pilgrim remember the resurrected Jesus imploring his the Book Museum we examine the Dead Sea journey – a spectacular Private Mass in the disciples to ‘come and have breakfast’. Scrolls with our own eyes. centre of Lake Galilee. Here we’ll float in quiet After travelling south to the Jordan River Our afternoon concludes at Mt Zion, Church tranquility, reflecting upon the miracles of site to commemorate Jesus’ baptism, we of St Peter in Gallicantu commemorating Jesus calming the storm and appearing to the journey on to Jericho, ‘City of Psalms’ and the Peter’s triple denial of Jesus as our pilgrimage apostles walking on this very water. oldest inhabited city in the world (9000 BC). enters the next phase of His Passion. Experience a ‘St Peter’s Fish’ lunch together We will stop by the famous Sycamore tree and before coming to Tabgha, site of the across the valley, view the Mt of Temptation, Mass Setting: Dominus Flevit overlooking multiplication of the loaves and fishes and where Christ was tempted by the devil during Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

DAY 8: SUNDAY 24 NOV – JERUSALEM / full-size replica of the Holy Shroud of Turin. AFTERNOON AT LEISURE (BLD) Enjoy a Special Celebration Dinner for our TOUR DETAILS & PRICING Theme: The Passion of Jesus final night in a wonderful restaurant affording spectacular views over all of Jerusalem. TOUR CODE FJ0819 At Mt Zion this morning we encounter the Mass Setting: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Cenacle room of the Last Supper where we DATES Sun 17 Nov – Tue 26 Nov commemorate the institution of the Eucharist DAY 10: TUESDAY 26 NOV – DEPART THE and Pentecost. After some time in prayerful HOLY LAND (B) TOUR ONLY $3,790* Twin Share reflection, we continue to theChurch of the Theme: The Ascension of Jesus Dormition where tradition tells us that Mary AIR & TOUR From $5,680 the Mother of Jesus ‘fell asleep’ into Heaven. We return to the Mt of Olives and enter the Finally, we come to the vicinity of the Temple Chapel of the Ascension which is believed SINGLE ROOM $1,190 Supplement Mount to see the Dome of the Rock, El Aqsa to mark the place where Jesus ascended into and the Western Wall. heaven. Here we will close our pilgrimage and TIPPING $10 per person / per day Explore the Old City this afternoon at your own remember the Lord’s final words to the eleven disciples as He made the Great Commission: pace. Before dinner this evening we have the BEGINS/ENDS Bethlehem Jerusalem “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations... powerful opportunity to meet with Bereaved And surely, I am with you always, to the very representatives from both sides of the Middle end of the age.” – (Mt 28). Return to Tel Aviv or East conflict. Be deeply moved as we listen PRE-TOUR OPTION Amman airport for homebound or ongoing to their journey towards reconciliation and flight connections. courageous love of neighbour. WONDERS OF JORDAN (3 NIGHTS) Mass Setting: Cenacle Church

DAY 9: MONDAY 25 NOV – JERUSALEM (BLD) TASTE & SEE MEALS INCLUSIONS Theme: The Death & Resurrection of Jesus We rise with the sun this morning to return Bethlehem: Listen to Catholic students ACCOMMODATION & MEALS at the Bethlehem University and share Based on Superior Standard / 4-Star to the Old City of Jerusalem and commence a beautiful meal prepared by their accommodation • All meals – our Stations of the Cross, beginning from the hospitality department. 9 Dinners / 9 Full Breakfasts / 8 Lunches Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned to death. Following in Our Lord’s footsteps, we Nazareth: Taste & See a traditional First- TOURING & TRANSPORTATION walk and pray along the old Via Dolorosa and Century meal in an outdoor stone dining Deluxe Air Conditioned Coach touring culminate at the site of Calvary where we will setting in Nazareth Village. • Professional Pilgrimage Escort / Local celebrate Mass here in the Church of the Holy Tiberias: Experience a renowned ‘St Guides • Sightseeing and Entrance Fees Sepulchre. Peter’s Fish’ lunch freshly caught from the Sea of Galilee! OTHER We walk the stairway to the actual site where Fully Escorted by Pilgrimage Chaplain • the Cross of Jesus once stood. Here at Calvary, Haifa: Be served a delicious lunch Porterage at hotels • Harvest Backpack, we have the unique opportunity to touch prepared by reformed members of the Pilgrims Journal and Tour Wallet the natural rock of Golgotha below with our ‘House of Grace’ community in Haifa. pilgrim hands before entering the nearby Galilee: Share together a stunning NOT INCLUDED Passport and Visa Costs • Other Tomb of Christ. This will be the pinnacle ‘Breakfast with Jesus’ in a secret location meals not listed • Items of a personal Easter moment of our pilgrimage journey! by the shores of Lake Galilee. After breakfast we visit the Church of St Anne nature including phone calls, laundry, Jerusalem: Be welcomed into a Jewish before continuing to the adjacent Pool of beverages, etc. • Travel insurance • home to celebrate a Sabbath Experience Prepaid Tipping Bethseda, the Lithostrotos (pavement) and meal in Jerusalem with prayers and songs the Flagellation and Condemnation Chapels to welcome in the Lord’s Day. which so vividly commemorate the last hours of Jesus’ life. Jerusalem: Celebrate our final night BOOK NOW of pilgrimage together in a stunning Our afternoon draws us out to the site of restaurant overlooking the illuminated 1800 819 156 Emmaus for a prayerful time of reflection. Old City of Jerusalem. Later, see the Holy Shroud Exhibit to view a www.harvestjourneys.com

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