Franciscan Holy Land & Jordan Pilgrimage – Cancelled
Special Graymoor 125th Anniversary Tour
Join us on this special pilgrimage led by Fr. James Gardiner! Our trip begins in Bethlehem where we’ll tour Shepherd’s Field and venerate the Holy Grotto of the Nativity, as well as the Grotto of St. Jerome. Travel to Ein Karem to visit the birthplace of John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. Gaze upon a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives, and visit the Chapel of Ascension and the Garden of Gethsemane. Then head back into Bethlehem to visit the University, staffed by Christian Brothers, where we’ll meet with students and faculty before moving on to the Tantur Ecumenical Institute. Next, drive to Jerusalem to visit the many sites where Jesus walked including Bethany to see Lazarus’ tomb, Jericho, and the Upper Room where Jesus celebrated the Last Supper and appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to visit Golgotha and the Tomb of the Risen Christ. There will also be time to take a dip in the salty, mineral-laden waters of the Dead Sea.
From Jerusalem, cross over into Jordan to visit the spot where Jesus was baptized, plus Mt. Nebo and then Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
Next, head back into Israel and proceed to Tiberias and take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. This portion of the trip will visit Capernum, Tabgha, the Mt. of the Beatitudes and Cana where couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows before traveling to the top of Mt. Tabor, site of the Transfiguration. The following day we will visit Nazareth and Mt. Carmel then head to the city of Netanya, overlooking the Mediterranean, where we will spend our final night before heading back to the USA.
These are just a few of the holy sites you will see on this extraordinary journey of faith. Click on the ‘View Tour Details’ button for a detailed brochure outlining the day-to-day itinerary of this special trip.
YOU NEED TO KNOW
Flights leave from New York JFK.
Rates include:
- Round-trip airfare from New York JFK
- Airline taxes/fuel surcharges as currently levied
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels for 10 nights
- All hotel taxes
- Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Land transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- All transfers and baggage handling at hotels
- Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees
- Jordanian entry visa
- Daily Mass
ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive Tel Aviv / Bethlehem
Day 3 Bethlehem
Day 4 Bethlehem / Jerusalem
Day 5 Jerusalem
Day 6 Jerusalem
Day 7 Jerusalem / Petra
Day 8 Petra / Amman
Day 9 Amman / Tiberias
Day 10 Tiberias
Day 11 Tiberias / Netanya
Day 12 Netanya / Tel Aviv / USA
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PILGRIMAGE
October 11-22, 2023
DETAILS
PRICE: $4,432.00 PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY PLEASE ADD $870.00
CHECK IN: October 11, 2023
CHECK OUT: October 22, 2023
Airfares from other departure cities throughout the United States are available upon request.
For those who prefer to arrange their own flights the Land‐Only cost is $3,156.00 per person.