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Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem Shrine of Our Lady of the Island H OLY L AND P ILGRIMAGE Spiritual Leader: Fr. Roy Tvrdik, S.M.M.,Director Feb 17-26, 2012 $3,099 per person from New York, JFK (Depart from all North America airports via add-on airfares: www.206tours.com/addon ) www.pilgrimages.com/frroy HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS ROUND- TRIP AIR FROM NEW YORK, AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES ( INCLUDED UP TO $420 ), 8 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS AT FIRST CLASS HOTELS, TRANSPORTATION BY DELUXE MOTOR COACH, BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY, WINE & MINERAL WATER WITH DINNERS, PROFESSIONAL TOUR ESCORT THROUGHOUT, SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSIONS, PORTERAGE, ARRANGEMENTS FOR MASSES, FLIGHT BAG & PORTFOLIO OF ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Church of Nativity, Bethlehem Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee The Western (Wailing) Wall, Jerusalem Rock of Agony, Jerusalem The Wilderness, Israel The Dead Sea, Israel Basilica of Annunciation, Nazareth Fr. Roy Tvrdik

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Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Shr in e of Our L ady of th e Is lan d

H O L Y L A N D P I L G R I M A G E

Spiritual Leader:

Fr. Roy Tvrdik , S.M.M.,Director

Feb 17-26 , 2012

$3,099 per person from New York, JFK

(Depart from all North America airports via add-on airfares: www.206tours.com/addon)

www.pilgr images.com/frroy HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS

ROUND-TRIP AIR FROM NEW YORK, A IRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES (INCLUDED UP TO $420), 8 N IGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS

AT FIRST CLASS HOTELS, TRANSPORTATION BY DELUXE MOTOR COACH, BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY, W INE &

MINERAL WATER WITH DINNERS, PROFESSIONAL TOUR ESCORT THROUGHOUT, S IGHTSEEING & ADMISSIONS,

PORTERAGE, ARRANGEMENTS FOR MASSES, FLIGHT BAG & PORTFOLIO OF ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Church of Nativity, Bethlehem

Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee

The Western (Wailing) Wall, Jerusalem

Rock of Agony, Jerusalem

The Wilderness, Israel The Dead Sea, Israel Basilica of Annunciation, Nazareth

Fr. Roy Tvrdik

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Introduction, Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary

Holy Land: in the footsteps of Jesus: If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Each day of your pilgrimage you will have time to renew and affirm your faith; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrim-age, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time.

Day 1, Friday, Feb 17, Depart New York Make your way to your hometown airport where you will board your overnight flight(s) to Tel Aviv. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 2, Saturday, Feb 18, Arrive Tel Aviv Upon arrival in Tel Aviv Airport you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort and/or driver. After a warm welcome to Israel, you will be escorted to your transportation to our hotel on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at our hotel before retiring for the evening.

Day 3, Sunday, Feb 19, Stella Maris, Cana, Basilica of the An-nunciation & Mary's Well After a filling breakfast we travel up the coast to Caesarea. We will visit the Roman and Crusader ruins, where Paul was held prisoner by the Romans. We continue our journey into the Carmel Mountains, heading for Galilee. We stop in Haifa where we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery which houses the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. After time for prayer we continue on to Mukhraka where Elijah con-fronted the false prophets of Baal and where the Carmelite Order began. Our next stop is Cana, the village where Jesus performed his first miracle changing water into wine. Our pilgrim couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during our Mass. We drive to nearby Nazareth, where we will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary's Well and the Church of the Angel Gabriel. We arrive in Tiberius in time for our dinner and a restful overnight.

Day 4, Monday, Feb 20, The Ministry of Christ in Galilee Today we will focus on the ministry of Christ during his time in Gali-lee. We will enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the Sea of Galilee where Christ walked on water. We also visit the holy site Caper-naum to see the synagogue and St. Peter's house, where Jesus would have stayed during while ministering in the area. Visit the breathtaking Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given. There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy of Mt. Beatitudes. We continue on to Tabgha where we will the splendid mosaic commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter's Primacy where Peter was told "Feed my lambs, feed my sheep." In the afternoon we visit Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told Peter "You are the Rock and upon this rock I will build my Church." We return to our hotel for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Day 5, Tuesday, Feb 21, Jordan River, Mt. Tabor, Jerusalem We start our day with a stop at the Jordan River where we will renew our Baptismal Vows. We will continue to Mount Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration, where we will have Mass in the beautiful small church atop the mountain. We drive down the Jordan Valley and head towards Jerusalem where we will arrive in time for dinner.

Day 6, Wednesday, Feb 22, Jerusalem & Bethlehem We begin our time in Jerusalem with an overview of the past and current geography of the Old City, including a dramatic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives, revealing a city with 4000 years of history. From this vantage point, see much of what makes Jerusa-lem such a unique city to the three major religions: Christianity, Ju-daism, and Islam. We then head to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist and to the Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the 'Magnificat.' In the afternoon we drive to the Shep-herd's Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus and celebrate Mass. We visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem,

which stands upon the site where Jesus was born. We have time to shop before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Day 7, Thursday, Feb 23, The Passion of Je-sus' Last Hours We begin our day with a visit to the Mt. of Olives to walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Domi-nus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Our journey takes us to Gethsemane, where we will visit the Rock of Ag-ony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest. We continue on to the Cave of Betrayal and the Cave of Assumption of Mary to Heaven. We visit Pater Noster, where the universality of the Catholic Church is evident in the tiled mosaics of the Lord's Prayer in many languages. We finish our day at the Chapel of the Ascension from where Jesus ascended to Heaven. We return to our hotel for dinner and an early lights out.

Day 8, Friday, Feb 24, Stations of the Cross This morning we wake very early for one of the highlights of our trip. As the sun rises we retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday. As we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the Old City we will pray the Stations of the Cross as we walk the same path Jesus took. We reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice as we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Mass. We return to our hotel for breakfast before visiting St. Anne's Church, the home of the Vir-gin Mary and her parents Saints Joachim and Anne. We will see the Ecce Home where Pilate proclaimed "Behold the man," the Wailing Wall (the most holy place for Jews). We exit at Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey where we believe the Blessed Mary died. We end the day at St. Peter in Galli-cantu where Peter denied Christ three times. This afternoon you will have free time to rest or explore Jerusalem. Return to our hotel for dinner and a restful overnight.

Day 9, Saturday, Feb 25, The Wilderness: Bethany, Jericho, Mt. Temptation, Dead Sea We begin our day with a visit to Bethany where Jesus raised Laza-rus from the dead. As we head east of Jerusalem into the desert, you will begin to understand the rich Christian tradition of this region. As we continue on we will see the Monastery of St. George, just off the Roman road that Jesus 'walked.' As we reach the oasis town of Jericho, we visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and enjoy a splendid view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. Before returning to Jerusalem we stop at the Dead Sea where we will have time for a swim (or rather a float) in the mineral-rich waters. The Dead Sea is renowned for its healing properties and various skin products. Due to the geographic position it is warm enough to swim year round! As we return to Jerusalem, there will be time for you to revisit some of your favorite sites, finish your last minute shopping, and rest. We gather for our final dinner at our hotel.

Day 10, Sunday, Feb 26, Tel Aviv – New York A late evening departure is anticipated (subject to availability). You’ll spend your morning free and depart from your hotel around noon-time. Take time to reflect on all you have seen during your visit to the Holy Land and the many ways in which your faith has grown. You’ll enjoy a half day of touring the Jerusalem area, and later enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to the airport for your evening flight. Arrival in the New York early the following morn-ing. (Feb 27).

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Inclusions, Contacts & Reservation Application

For more information or to book, contact:

Liz or Yaritza tel: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or email: [email protected]

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

Round-trip air from New York

Airline Fuel Surcharges (included up to $420)

8 Nights Accommodations at centrally located First Class Hotels (or similar):

1 Night ~ Kfar Macabiah hotel, Ramat Gan

2 Nights ~ Rimonim Mineral Hotel Tiberias

5 Nights ~ Olive Tree Hotel Jerusalem

Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner daily

Wine and Mineral Water with Dinners

Professional Tour Escort throughout

Sightseeing and admissions:

Porterage 1 pc per person

Arrangements for Masses as per itinerary or similar

Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

Not Included: Airport taxes (approx. $120 - 150), Lunches, Beverages. Travel Insurance optional at $169. (www.206tours.com/ insurance), Cancel for Any Reason Protection at additional cost of $199 per person. (www.206tours.com/cancel lat ionprotect ion ), Tips to your guide & driver ($ 7-9 per day). Items of a personal nature.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. ROY TVRDIK ~ FEB 17 - 26, 2012 ~ $3,099 FROM NEW YORK

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Church of the Transfiguration, Mt Tabor

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any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to

another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typo-

graphical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time

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