BIBLICAL JOURNEY

with ELDA BERNARDO

10 APRIL 2007- CANADA /ISRAEL
Depart from Canada, to Tel Aviv.
11 APRIL 2007- TEL AVIV/ TIBERIAS/SEA OF GALILEE
Upon arrival, transferred to Tiberias for overnight.
12 APRIL2007/ STELLA MARIS/CESARIA/NAZARETH
Visit Stella Maris, the Carmelite Monastery, mass. Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Nazareth; Church of Annunciation, built over the place, where Angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. St Joseph’s workshop, Holy Family’s home, Mary’s Well, Synagogue. Return to Tiberias.
13 APRIL 200-CANA/BEATITUDES/CAPERNAUM /SEA OF GALILEE
Depart to Cana, for mass and renewal of the wedding vows. The first public miracle of Jesus Christ occurred here Water into Wine. Tabgha; is the site of the miracle of the multiplication of the fish and loaves. Mount of the Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are they that morn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled…Capernaum, The city built on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, it is referred to Jesus’ “own city”, it became the center of His ministry. Visit the synagogue and St. Peter’s house. Our day will end with a boar ride on the Sea of Galilee, at sunset; it was here that Jesus walked over the waters. Return to hotel.
14 APRIL 2007- GALILEE/JORDAN/JERASH/PETRA
Depart Tiberias early morning to the boarder of Israel and Jordan to cross Seick Hussein Bridge. After customs and immigration, continue to Jerash. This Roman City is nestled in a quiet valley and it is the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. Its paved colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares, and city walls pierced by towers and gates remain in exceptional condition. Continue to Bethany Beyond Jordan, the BAPTISM SITE OF JESUS, a holy place, which has a mysterious “life” of its own, as if it were a haven of the Spirit, continue to Petra for overnight.
15 APRIL 2007-PETRA -/MOUNT NEBO /AMANN
PETRA “The red rose city of rock” one of the biggest treasures, of the ancient world, hidden and almost impenetrable, boasting incomparable scenes that make it the most majestic and imposing ancient site still standing now a days. It has been said “there is nothing in the world that resembles it. It is full of mysterious charm, the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom conspicuous both for its great natural beauty and for the magnificence of its monuments. Mount Nebo, one of the most holy sites of Jordan. Upon Mount Nebo God revealed Himself to Moses he stood and looked over the promise land stretched out in front of him. It was here that Moses lived for almost 40 years, where he spent his last days and where he is buried, overnight in Amman.
16 APRIL 2007-AMMAN/JERUSALEM
After a brief visit to Amman, depart to Israel and on wards to Jerusalem to visit; Mount of Olives, Chapels of Ascension, to Jesus ascended Heaven, The Grotto of Lord’s Prayer where HE taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer, Garden of Gethsemane where he wept on Palm Sunday, today it appears as it did 20 centuries ago, within it are some of the world’s oldest olive trees. Here Jesus spent His last night, the most sorrowful hours of his passion.
Holy Mass in the Church of all Nations, or Basilica of Agony, that enshrines a section of bedrock identified as the place where Jesus prayed alone in the garden on the night of his arrest, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it, overnight in Jerusalem.
17APRIL 2007-JERUSALEM/ BETHLEHEM/ EIN KEREM/ JERUSALEM
This morning we depart to Bethlehem to visit the Shepherd’s Field, and the grottos of the shepherds “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and said; “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news, of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savoir has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manager.“ Glory to God in the highest, and peace to men on Earth” Nativity Church, in the heart of Bethlehem marks one of Christianity’s most sacred sites, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The church is built over a grotto where the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus. It is the oldest churches in the world. Return to Jerusalem and continue to Ein Kerem, this village, in a deep valley and the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, overnight in Jerusalem.
18 APRIL/JERUSALEM
Today will be the culmination of our journey, We enter the Old City of Jerusalem; first is a visit to the Wailing Wall by the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock, Tomb of King David, Room of the Last Supper, St. Anne’s Church and the pools, site where Jesus cured the blind man, Sisters of Zion, Chapel of the Flagellation, Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus followed carrying the cross, to Calvary, where he was crucified (we too will carry a cross through the Via Dolorosa) Holy Sepulcher where the most holy moments of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ took place. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the Worlds holiest shrine to Christians; it was first built in the fourth century by Saint Helena. It contains the last five Stations of the Cross; it also contains the Chapel of Golgotha
19 APRIL- JERUSALEM
Free day to return to the Old City or to take advantage of the optional tour to the South of Israel; to Qumeran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found, Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Mt. Massada by cable car and float on the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem to Hotel
20 APRIL- JERUSALEM
Early morning depart to Tel-Aviv Airport Airport for the flight home.
                                     Price p/ person in double room
                               $2989.00 CAD

PACKAGE INCLUDES
-Round trip Air Winnipeg/Tel-Aviv
-Accommodation, Breakfast and dinner daily.
-3 nights in Galilee, 1 night in Petra, 1 night Amman, 4 nights Jerusalem.
-All transfers, transportation via motorcoach bus
-All sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
- Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
-All taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED
-Airport departure taxes-Visa for Jordan $15.00 US -Tips for drivers and guides of $59.00 CAD--Holiday Insurance. Optional tour to Massada $50.00 CAD

Deposit of $400.00 at time of booking, Final payment 02 March 2007

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