Day 1 - Friday, Feb: Depart Romania

Our spiritual pilgrimage begins as we depart on flight to Tel Aviv. After arrival at Ben Gurion
Airport in Tel Aviv well be met by our local guide who will accompany us throughout our
pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Board our bus for the drive along the shores of the
Mediterranean to the sparkling port city of Haifa. Ascend Mt. Carmel, home of the two
prophets Elijah and Elisha.
Proceed to Nazareth / Tiberias our home for the next two nights. (B/D)
Day 2 - Saturday, Feb.: Nazareth / Tiberias
Following breakfast, proceed to Nazareth where we will visit the Annunciation Church
followed by
visits to Joseph's Workshop and the Cave of the Annunciation. Also well visit Saint Mary
Orthodoxe Church with holy Spring. Then proceed on to Cana of Galilee, where Our Lord
performed the first miracle changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Then ascend
Mt. Tabor to visit the traditional site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Continue on to the
Baptismal Site on the Jordan River where we will have an opportunity to we renew our
baptismal vows. (B/D)
Day 3 - Sunday, Feb. 24: Tiberias / Jerusalem
This morning well enjoy a scenic boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, home of
Our Lord during His ministry. After visiting the Synagogue where He taught, well proceed to
Tabgha, the site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Then visit the nearby Church of
Peters Primacy where Peter was told feed my lambs, feed my sheep. Continue on to the
Mt. of the Beatitudes at the site of the Sermon on the Mount. In the afternoon we will drive
south through the Jordan River Valley to ancient Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city
which was conquered by Joshua. From the top of the ancient tel well have an excellent
view of Elishas Fountain and the Mt. of Temptation. Then drive through the Judean
Wilderness to Bethany where Our Lord would come to recuperate in the home of His loving
friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus before setting out once more on His arduous task.
Continue on to Jerusalem for check-in at our local hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 26: Jerusalem
After breakfast this morning, we will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a spectacular
view of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Pater Noster (where Jesus taught the Lords prayer to
His disciples) and the Chapel of Ascension. Then walk along the Palm Sunday Road to
Dominus Flevit where Our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Continue by coach to the Garden of
Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations which commemorates Jesus Agony in the Garden
for Mass. Then enter the Old City and visit the Church of Saint Anne, the Pool of Bethesda,
the Chapel of Flagellation, and Arch of the "Ecce Homo". Follow the Via Dolorosa to the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre to visit Golgotha and the

Tomb of Our Lord. (B/L/D)

Day 7 - Wednesday, Feb. 27: Jerusalem
After breakfast , this morning we will drive to Bethlehem. The tour will lead you to Manger
Square to visit the Church of the Nativity, which is the oldest active church in the Holy Land.
Next, we are on our way to the Milk Grotto, which will be followed by a walk through the old
city. This will give you a chance to shop, purchase souvenirs, and take in the culture. Next,
we will travel to the small town of Beit Sahour, which is just outside of Bethlehem. We will
visit the site of Shepherds Field and enjoy a great lunch. The tour concludes with a trip to
Herodion Mountain, which is home to the Palace that was built by King Herod. We will visit
Mar Saba Monastery, which was founded by Saint Saba. This monastery still follows the
traditions from the times of Constantine. Then drive through the Judean Wilderness the to
Dead Sea where we will enjoy a swim in its salty, mineral laden waters.
Continue on to Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Return to
Jerusalem. (B/L/D)
Day 8 - Thursday, Feb. 28: Jerusalem
This morning we will celebrate an early morning Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Then proceed to Mt. Zion to visit the Cenacle (Upper Room) which was the scene of the Last
Supper. Continue to Dormition Abbey and St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Jesus
three times. In the afternoon proceed to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, to
see the Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous "Magnificat". We will also visit
the Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist, built in 1885.
Included Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
TOUR COST
$3,290.00
per person/double occupancy
For a single room please add $398.00.
This price includes:
* Roundtrip airfare from New York JFK
* Airline taxes/fuel surcharges as currently levied
* Accommodation in First Class hotels
* All hotel taxes
* Breakfast and dinner daily
* One St. Peters Fish lunch in Galilee
* Two lunches in Jerusalem
* Land transportation by deluxe
motorcoach
* All transfers & baggage handling

* Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees

as per itinerary
* Franciscan Priest Spiritual Director