Pilgrimage to The Holy Land
"In the Steps of Jesus"
with
Chaplain Robin Taylor
12 Feb to 23 Feb 2011
Israel: | Ancient Joppa, Qumran, Dead Sea, Masada, Golan Heights, Jordan Valley, Sea Of Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv... |
SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2011
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart on Thai Airlines to Bangkok where we connect with our onward flight TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (meals in flight)
SUNDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
Early morning arrival to the HOLY LAND. We will transfer to our hotel by the Mediterranean Sea to rest. In the afternoon we will sojourn in the ancient city of JOPPA, home of Simon the Tanner and where Jonah, fleeing from the Lord, embarked his ship for Tarshish. Time to stroll through the narrow streets filled with art galleries and cafes. Overnight Tel Aviv. (Meals in flight -D)
MONDAY 14TH FEBRUARY
En route today we will visit CEASAREA, site of Herod's Palace, home of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. We travel to MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. Visit a site of Solomon’s Stables in the MEGGIDO VALLEY, the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place. We then journey to Nazareth the village where Jesus grew to manhood. We continue to the Sea of Galilee for overnight. (B-D)
TUESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY
Today, we explore this historical area of Galilee. Remember how Jesus walked on the water? Our special traditional sailing vessel will take us across the Sea of Galilee, stopping in the middle for a time of reflection and worship. Rejoice! Jesus is alive. We disembark at Nof Ginnosar a kibbutz located on the shores of the Galilee where we will see the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Arriving later to CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins of the synagogue where Jesus performed many miracles. We will visit ST PETER’S PRIMACY CHURCH. You will see the new excavations of ST PETER'S house and visit TABGHA, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fishes to feed the multitudes and later ascending to the top of the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, where we will read the Sermon on the Mount. We continue to Nazareth Village, recreating lifestyle as it was in the time of Jesus. Visit the Mt of the Precipice for a view over Nazareth and the surrounding Jezreel Valley, before returning to the beautiful Sea of Galilee for overnight. (B-D)
WEDNESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY
After breakfast, we travel to the Golan Heights with Mt. Hermon in the background. We will explore Tel Dan, and plan to have lunch at Kfar Bloom. Then we journey on to Banias, and visit CAESAREA PHILIPPI, where Peter confessed his faith in Jesus and on to Mt. Bental. Before returning to our hotel we will visit the Jordan River baptismal site. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
THURSDAY 17TH FEBRUARY
Early morning departure South, following the scenic Jordan Valley passing by Beit Shean where Saul’s headless body was hung on the Gates of the city. Then we pass by Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered, Ein Gedi David’s refuge from King Saul, and on to Masada, where we ascend by cable car to the fortress for magnificent views of the Dead Sea and across to Jordan. Time for a ‘float’ in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea before we climb up through the ‘Mountains of Israel’ to JERUSALEM the City of the Great King. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
We begin our day with a pilgrimage to where it all began – BETHLEHEM of EPRAHTAH, the birthplace of Messiah. We make a short visit to Manger Square and the Church of Nativity and spend time in the Shepherds Fields We pass by Rachael's Tomb. After lunch we visit Mt Zion, Caiaphas House, the Upper Room and City of David. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
Experience the atmosphere that sets Jerusalem apart from any other city in the world. We have a full day of touring Old Jerusalem, following in the footsteps of Jesus, including the MT OF THE ASCENSION, MT OF OLIVES and the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. Entering into the OLD CITY through ST STEPHEN'S GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA, where Jesus cured an invalid, and continue to the Ecce Homo Convent to view the Lithostratos, and to visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We continue through the picturesque Bazaar streets passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA arriving to the Holy Sepulchre Church. Then, time to visit the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site for the Jewish people. We finish our tour of the Old City at Jaffa Gate where you will have the option to return to the hotel or stay on and enjoy this wonderful place. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SUNDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
This morning we visit Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist. Returning to Jerusalem with time at the YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, a memorial built in honour of the six million Jewish lives taken in the Holocaust. We view the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament Building) before continuing on to the Israeli Museum including a visit the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of the ancient city of Jerusalem in the time of Christ, including the Jewish Temple. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
MONDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
Early morning visit to the GARDEN TOMB, where we will share together in a Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of this place makes it a spiritual oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate place of worship in Jerusalem. Afternoon free! Farewell dinner at your hotel before departing to the airport for your flight homeward. (B-D)
TUESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
Afternoon arrival to Bangkok for overnight. (Meals in Flight)
WEDNESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY
Early morning departure to Australia. Afternoon arrival home, with memories to last a lifetime. (Meals in flight)
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