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December 14 – Depart the USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight
December 15 – Arrive & Transfer to Jerusalem
Our representative will welcome you at the Tel Aviv airport and transfer
you to your hotel in Jerusalem to check in for your 6-night stay. (D)
December 16 – Old City of Jerusalem Tour
Stand atop the Mount of Olives as Jesus did and enjoy a remarkable view
of Jerusalem’s “Golden City”. Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus
ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives (Acts 1: 9-12). Pray in the
Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26) among olive trees in the Kidron Valley
across from the walls of Jerusalem. View the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus
performed the Sabbath miracle (John 5: 1-31). Sing a hymn in the Church
of St. Anne, known for its amazing acoustics. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress,
where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23: 1-11). Walk the
Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and stand in reverence at the Church
of the Holy Sepulchre. Your final destination allows time for reflection at
the Garden Tomb. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem. (B, D)
December 17 – Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr El Yehud
In Bethlehem, gaze out over Shepherds’ Field and visit the cave revered as
Jesus’ birthplace (Matt. 1: 18-25). Visit the Church of the Nativity, where the
cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace resides in the world’s oldest functioning
church (Matt. 1: 18-25). Enjoy an included lunch in Jericho, the oldest
known inhabited city in the world. Visit the ruins of the ancient city, which
was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6: 1,2,20) and see parts of the ancient city
walls that have been uncovered. From Jericho, you can see the traditional
site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt.4: 1-11) and the Judean wilderness.
Visit Kasr el Yehud, the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the
Baptist. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem. (B, L, D)
December 18 – Free Day To Explore on Your Own
You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection and
renewal. (B, D)
December 19 – Free Day to Explore on Your Own
You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection and
renewal. (B, D)
Sea of Galilee Optional Tour: T/O = $125
Explore the Church of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha, the traditional
site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10). On the Mount of Beatitudes,
contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7). Visit Capernaum, the
center of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site
where Jesus taught (Matt.4:13, 23). Enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch
(included in tour cost) before crossing the waters of the Sea of Galilee on
a very special boat ride. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem. (L)
December 20 – Free Day To Explore on Your Own
You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection and
renewal. You may transfer to the airport this evening or tomorrow morning
depending on your return flight time. (B, D)
Masada & Dead Sea Optional Tour = $125
Ascend by cable car to Masada, Herod’s legendary mountaintop fortress,
which became the last desperate stronghold of the Jewish Zealots against
the Romans. You can still look down on the remains of the Roman camps
and the siege ramp below. End your day with a dip in the salt and mineral
laden waters of the Dead Sea before returning to your hotel in Jerusalem.
December 21 – Return Home
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