Holy Land Pilgrimage

For many people, a trip to the Holy Land is a once in a lifetime dream. It is in the Holy Land that Christians can trace the foundations of their religion. We began to take pilgrims to the Holy Land because of the great benefit to people's faith that it produced. We encourage everyone to consider making a trip to the Holy Land at least once in your lifetime. It will make the Gospel readings "come alive" as you relive your pilgrimage experience. You will walk in the footsteps of Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the apostles just as they did while they were on earth.

Itinerary

Caeserea — St. Paul frequently visited this city and was imprisoned there for two years (Acts 9:30; 18:22).
Mt. Carmel — associated with the prophets Elijah and Elisha (Kings 1 15:4, 2 :25).
Cave of Elijah the Prophet — where Elijah challenged the priests of Baal (1 Kings 18) atop Mt. Carmel.
Megiddo — the Armageddon of the Book of Revelation where the last battle between good and evil will occur.
Sea of Galilee — where Jesus spent most of His ministry from ages 30-33.
Mt. of Beatitudes — where Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt 5) overlooking Galilee.
Capernaum — ancient city where many of the recorded miracles and teachings of Jesus (Mk 1:4) took place.
Church of the Multiplication — site where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 with five loaves and two fish (Mk 14:17).
Chapel of the Primacy — where Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection (Jn 21: 1-14); also where Jesus asked Peter, “Do You Love Me” and responded with “Feed my lambs ... Feed my sheep”. (Jn 21:13-19)
Jordan River — Foremost river of Palestine where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Cana — the Wedding Church — site of Jesus’ first miracle where water was changed into wine (Jn 21:2).
Nazareth — Church of St. Joseph — traditional site of St. Joseph’s workshop and home.
Basilica of Annunciation — where Angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Christ (Lk 1:26).
Mt. Tabor — The mountain where tradition holds that Jesus was transfigured.
Garden of Gethsemane — garden of olive trees, where Jesus agonized in prayer before His arrest.
Basilica of Dormition Abbey — site where some believe that Mary, mother of Jesus, “fell into eternal sleep”.
Upper Room of Last Supper (Cenacle) — the scene of frequent meetings of Jesus with his disciples (Mt 26:26-35) including the institution of the Eucharist (Mk 14, Lk 22) and the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2).
Western Wall (Wailing Wall) — the holiest shrine of the Jewish world, located in Jerusalem’s Old City as the last relic of the ancient temple. The only part still existing of Herod’s Second Temple destroyed in 70 A.D.
Bethesda — Church of St. Anne — One of 35 churches built by the Crusaders in 1140 A.D.
Pools of Bethesda — Site where Jesus healed a man who had been crippled for 38 years (Jn 5).
Via Dolorosa — The mile long route through the Old City of Jerusalem, leading from the Antonia Fortress — where Jesus was condemned by Pontius Pilate, to Golgotha.
Calvary Hill — the place of the crucifixion.
Church of Holy Sepulchre — erected at the traditional site of Golgotha where Christ was crucified, buried and rose from the dead (Mt 27, Mk 15, Lk 23, Jn 19).
Dead Sea (Salt Sea, Asphalt Sea) — Lowest point on earth, 398 meters (1305 ft.) below sea level.
Masada — Mountain fortress held by Jews in revolt against Roman authorities in 73 A.D.
Qumran — Founded 2nd century BC by the Essenes; the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered here in 1947.
Ein Karim — the village in the hill country of Judea where Mary went to visit with Elizabeth (Lk 1).
Knesset — Jerusalem Parliament Buildings.
Yad Vashem — museum commemorating victims of the Jewish Holocaust in World War II.
Bethlehem — Church of the Nativity — traditional site of the place where Jesus was born.
Shepherds’ Field — overlooks the town of Bethlehem.
Milk Grotto — tradition has it that Mary fed the child Jesus breast milk here.
Church of The Ascension (Mount of Olives) — the spot where Jesus is believed to have ascended to heaven.

* Subject to availability at time of pilgrimage. We are not responsible for any modifications to the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

Pilgrimage Details

Accommodation will be 2 nights in Nazareth and 4 nights in Jerusalem (walking distance to Old City) with breakfast and dinner included. Modern air conditioned motor coach with licensed English speaking tour guide and a Catholic priest chaplain accompany the group. Price also includes entrance fees to places of interest including boat ride on Sea of Galilee, taxi to Mt. Tabor, etc.

Dates & Prices

November 14-23, 2010 $2,549.00 CAD Currency Converter BOOK NOW

Single option: $500.00

Prices do not include airport, departure, and security taxes, insurance and tips.

Prices in Canadian dollars based on departures from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Low add-on fares are available and sometimes it is possible to fly from other destinations directly. Please contact us for more information.