Fr. Patrick Moses 10-Day Journey to the Holy Land, September 20 - 29, 2023

USD $4,995.00
  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Location: Jerusalem
  • Product code: Moses23

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Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we explore the land of the Bible. We will follow in the footsteps of Jesus and his disciples as we travel through the Holy Land, where our Messiah lived and worked miracles. Watch the Scriptures come to life as you visit places like Bethlehem, Jericho, the Mount of Olives, the Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem. This trip will be an incredible spiritual experience that will forever change how you read, study, and understand the Scriptures. Reserve your spot today! 

- Father Patrick


DAILY ITINERARY

DAY 01 SEPT 20: BEGINNING OF TOUR Depart LAX to Tel Aviv, Israel.

DAY 02 SEPT 21: INTO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE Arrive in Tel Aviv where you will be met at the airport. Drive north along the Mediterranean coast to the gorgeous Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod the Great. Visit the Roman theater as well as Herod the Great’s seaside palace and its ruins. Continue to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. Drive through the valley of Armageddon on your way to Nazareth. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

DAY 03 SEPT 22: CANA/NAZARETH Celebrate Mass at the Wedding Church in Cana built to commemorate the first public miracle performed by Jesus. Couples will have the opportunity to renew their marriage vows. Continue to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of the Annunciation and Saint Joseph’s Church. Ascend Mount Tabor, the proposed location of Jesus’ transfiguration. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth. Lunch provided.

DAY 04 SEPT 23: SEA OF GALILEE Begin the morning in Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene where ruins from a first-century synagogue and fishing village have been uncovered. Experience a boat ride on the calm surface of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, the town where Jesus started His ministry and performed several miracles. Among the ruins, see the house of Peter and the location of the synagogue where Jesus taught. Celebrate Mass at Saint Peter’s Church. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish and the Primacy of Peter where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection. Drive to the top of the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area. Enjoy a traditional meal at Magdalena restaurant. Overnight in Nazareth. Lunch provided.

DAY 05 SEPT 24: JERICHO/DEAD SEA Travel along the ancient “Bloody Way” into the wilderness of the Judean Desert. See the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by a shepherd boy. Enjoy lunch in Jericho and see the ruins and excavations of the ancient city. Ascend the Mount of Temptation via cable car and visit the gravity-defying monastery on the edge of the cliffs. Gaze at the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Travel to the Jordan River for a chance to be baptized in the place where Jesus was baptized. Enjoy a beautiful drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and stop at the lowest point on earth to float in the healing, mineral-rich waters. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.

DAY 06 SEPT 25: BETHLEHEM The morning begins with a drive south to the little town of Bethlehem to celebrate Mass at the Church of Nativity. Explore the caves where Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. Enjoy a short walk to the Chapel of the Milk Grotto. Visit the Shepherd's Fields with views of the Fields of Boaz and Ruth. Take the opportunity to marvel at beautiful pieces of art handcrafted by locals while shopping in Bethlehem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.

DAY 07 SEPT 26: VIA DOLOROSA Begin the day with a poignant journey down the Via Dolorosa culminating at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Celebrate Mass at the holy tomb. Continue to Mount Zion with a visit the Upper Room, the presumed Tomb of King David and the House of Caiaphas where Jesus spent his last night on earth before his crucifixion. Marvel at the beautiful mosaics at the Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu. Visit Abbey of the Dormition, the traditional site of the death of Virgin Mary. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch included.

DAY 08 SEPT 27: MOUNT OF OLIVES Begin the day on the Mount of Olives. View the Kidron Valley and take in the spectacular views of the Temple Mount. Visit the Chapel of Ascension then follow the Palm Sunday path stopping at Pater Noster, Dominus Flavit, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations. Celebrate Mass at the base of the Mount of Olives where Jesus agonized in prayer on the night of his betrayal and arrest. Visit the Tomb of the Virgin Mary in the Kidron Valley. Journey to the beautiful village of Ein Kerem to explore the Church of the Visitation and the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch Provided.

DAY 09 SEPT 28: MOUNT ZION/JACOB’S WELL Relish a scenic drive through the heart of Samaria to the city of Nablus. Stop by Jacob’s Well where Jesus asked a Samaritan woman for a drink. Enjoy a traditional Palestinian meal of maklouba. Celebrate Mass at youstenous church. Return to Jerusalem for a visit to the Western Wall and then delight in a farewell dinner on the rooftop of Notre Dame. Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 10 SEPT 29: TEL AVIV/USA Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight home with your luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories from the journey of a lifetime!


NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and your tour guide’s discretion.


PRICING:

  • $4,995 per person based on double occupancy. 
  • Single room supplement - $1095
  • $500 per person with registration to secure space.
  • 50% of the total amount is due on or before April 20, 2023
  • Balance due on or before July 20, 2023


FLIGHT SCHEDULE: El Al

  • LY 006  20SEP  LAX TLV   1130A 1125A 21SEP 
  • LY 005  29SEP  TLV LAX   0105A 0600A 29SEP

* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.



WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING


PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements. If you do not have a valid passport or need to renew your passport, enter "RENEWING" or "APPLIED FOR" when completing registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to sixty days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels. All funds, including the deposit, are non-transferable.

AIR: The Standard Tour includes round-trip, economy-class airfare from the international departure city listed in the itinerary. Group airfares are based on contracted rates and are highly restrictive. Seats will be assigned by the airline at check-in, and specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the standard tour. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Participants are responsible for providing frequent flyer numbers, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry information upon check-in. Group fares do not permit schedule deviations. Participants who wish to deviate from the group schedule should choose the Land Only option. 

LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. $1000 will be deducted from the standard tour price when selecting this option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours prior to the second payment date listed on the payment schedule.

GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport. Land Only participants are responsible for scheduling ground transfers.

HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with a private bath and shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the group leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is provided on days as noted in the itinerary. 

SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary are included, as well as an expert English-speaking guide.

LUGGAGE: Space is limited on the tour buses. Participants are allowed one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less and will be transported in storage under the bus. Participants are allowed one backpack/daypack or personal bag to carry on the bus during the tour. These requirements will meet most airline carrier restrictions. See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Medical devices are not included in these restrictions. 

TIPS, SERVICE CHARGES, AND TAXES: Tips, service charges, and taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. Taxes, as imposed by national and/or local governments, that are not included at the time of booking are the responsibility of the participant.

NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, visa fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, please review the product flyer or Click Here to enroll in the plan.

* Travelex Insurance Services, Inc CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. V94 


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