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Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr Tom Betz

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Israel 10 DAYS

TUE 26 SEP - THU 5 OCT 2023

From US$2,995 per person

Overview

Join Fr. Tom Betz on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Visit the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, the Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Mount Tabor, Ein Karem, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and more!

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Daily Mass

Celebrate daily Mass in amazing locations!

English-Speaking Christian Guides

You will be accompanied every day by an English-speaking Christian Tour guide in addition to a Priest who will celebrate Mass and administer the Sacraments.

Best in Class Hotels

4-Star accommodations are standard on your trip with Select International Tours. All hotels are centrally located and have been hand-picked by our staff for your comfort and care.

Most Meals

Most meals are included on this trip! Please see the itinerary for a complete list of included meals.

Private Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches

Your trip includes private air-conditioned motor coaches that will transport you and your group to all the locations on your trip. We work with excellent professional drivers to make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Group Airfare

This trip includes group airfare from Newark. Please note that "group airfare" means you are booked with other travelers in a block of seats that are assigned by the airline when you check in for your flight (24 hours prior to travel). If you require specific seats, we suggest that you upgrade after enrollment or book your own

Luggage Handling

Your trip includes luggage handling for one checked bag and one carry-on per person in all hotels. Please note that oversized and additional luggage fees are not included. Also, luggage handling is not included in airports.

Add-on +US$15

Documents Shipping and Handling Fee (REQUIRED)

Add-on +US$0

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only

Select this option and deselect Group Airfare if you will make your own flight arrangements.

Add-on +US$200

Pre-Collect Tips and Gratuities (REQUIRED)

For the convenience of the pilgrims, a $200.00 tip fund will be invoiced and collected in advance. Tip fund covers gratuities for the guide, driver, baggage handling, and restaurants for included meals.

Add-on +US$900

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Newark to Tel Aviv

Tue 26 Sep 2023

If you would like Select International Tours to arrange international airfare, please select this option and watch for a reminder from your Account Manager (via email) approximately 150 days before your departure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE UTILIZE GROUP BOOKING, WHICH DO NOT ALLOW SEAT ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL 24 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIFIC SEATS, WE SUGGEST YOU DESELECT THIS OPTION AND BOOK YOUR OWN AIRFARE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Add-on +US$0

Add Domestic airfare from my home airport or Upgrade my Seats (PRICE TBD)

Tue 26 Sep 2023

If you would like Select International Tours to arrange airfare from your home airport, please select this option and watch for a reminder from your Account Manager (via email) approximately 150 days before your departure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Itinerary

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26 Sep 2023

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Day 1: Depart the USA

Depart on an overnight flight from Newark to Tel Aviv on a Lufthansa flight. Dinner and breakfast will be served on the flight.

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Newark to Tel Aviv

Add-on +US$900

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Add Domestic airfare from my home airport or Upgrade my Seats (PRICE TBD)

Add-on +US$0

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

27 Sep 2023

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Day 2: Arrival - Nazareth

Location : Tel Aviv, Israel

Arriving in Tel Aviv, we meet our guide and board our deluxe motor coach to Galilee for an overnight and dinner at Magdala. (D)

28 Sep 2023

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Day 3: Mt. Tabor - Nazareth - Cana

Location : Nazareth, Israel

We start the day with an early Mass at Mt. Tabor’s Church of Transfiguration, then we depart for the Wedding Church in Cana, for the Renewal of the Wedding Vows. After lunch, we visit Nazareth to see the St. Joseph Church and the Church of the Annunciation. Overnight at Magdala on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. (B. D)

29 Sep 2023

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Day 4: Sea of Galilee Ministry

Location : Sea of Galilee, Israel

After breakfast, we take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit Mt. of Beatitudes. In Capernaum, the town of Jesus, we see Peter’s house and celebrate Mass. At Tabgha, we see the restored Church of Multiplication of Fishes and Loaves. We see Kursi, in the land of the Gerasenes on the eastern shores of the Sea, where Jesus cast the demonic spirits from the man and sent them into the herd of swine. We conclude with the Church of Saint Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus said, “ Feed My Sheep.” Lunch of St. Peter’s Fish is included at the Pilgerhouse. Dinner and overnight Magdala- Sea of Galilee. (B.L.D)

30 Sep 2023

Sat 30 Sep 2023

Day 5: Magdala - Ein Karem - Jerusalem

Location : Magdala, Israel

We begin the day with Mass at the Magdala Center before breakfast and check out of the hotel. In the afternoon, we visit Ein Karem to see the birthplace of St. John the Baptist. Welcome to the Holy City of Jerusalem! Overnight in Jerusalem. (B.D)

1 Oct 2023

Sun 1 Oct 2023

Day 6: Bethlehem

Location : Bethlehem

We visit the Church of Nativity, built by the emperors Constantine and Justinian, with its new renovations and newly-uncovered mosaics. We pray in St. Jerome’s Grotto after visiting the Manger Grotto below the Church of Nativity. Nearby is the Milk Grotto, where the Holy Family stopped during their flight into Egypt, before driving a short distance to Shepherd’s Field and Grotto to celebrate Mass. We continue our day with shopping in Bethlehem to support our Christian brothers and sisters. Overnight Jerusalem. (B. D)

2 Oct 2023

Mon 2 Oct 2023

Day 7: Judean Desert - Jordan River - Jericho - The Dead Sea

Location : The Dead Sea

After buffet breakfast, we drive through the magnificent scenery of the Judean Desert to the Baptismal site on the River Jordan. Our next stop is Jericho, where we have lunch and celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we visit the Dead Sea to float in the mineral-rich waters. Overnight Jerusalem. (B.L.D)

3 Oct 2023

Tue 3 Oct 2023

Day 8: Mt. of Olives - Qidron Valley - Mt. Zion

Location : Jerusalem, Israel

This morning, we follow the Passion of Christ, starting with a visit to the Mount of Olives. We visit the church at Bethpage, where the Palm Sunday procession begins, the Ascension Chapel, Pater Noster, and Dominus Flevit. Walking down the Palm Sunday Road, we arrive at the Church of the Agony (where we celebrate Mass with the Catholic Talk Show Group.) and the Grotto of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested. We walk along the Kidron Valley, passing Absalom Tomb, pausing by the water gate through which Jesus would have entered the city in chains to the high priest Caiaphas' house. We see the prison at St. Peter in Galicantu and visit Mount Zion, where the early Christians assembled after the Ascension of Jesus. We will visit the Upper Room, where the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the Church for the mission, and the Room of the Last Supper. Overnight in Jerusalem (B. D)

4 Oct 2023

Wed 4 Oct 2023

Day 9: Jerusalem - The Holy City

Location : Jerusalem, Israel

Early this morning, we pray the Stations of the Cross to Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.We celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre followed by a visit to the Chapel of Flagellation and the Cardo. We stop at the Western Wall before returning to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure and an opportunity to do some last-minute shopping. Farewell dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. (B. Special dinner)

5 Oct 2023

Thu 5 Oct 2023

Day 10: Jerusalem - USA

This morning, we are transferred to our flight home, filled with memories that will last a lifetime (the final day of the itinerary may be subject to change based on flight times). (B)

Documents Shipping and Handling Fee (REQUIRED)

Add-on +US$15

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only

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Select this option and deselect Group Airfare if you will make your own flight arrangements.

Pre-Collect Tips and Gratuities (REQUIRED)

Add-on +US$200

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Standard Package - Double Occupancy Room with Two Beds (Twin)

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This package includes rooms with two beds for two people. PLEASE NOTE: This picture represents how your rooms with be configured; it is not the specific room you are booking.

Invoice

HOW TO BOOK:

Please pay your deposit and complete the required forms (shown after payment) to enroll in this trip fully.

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Your Comprehensive Tour Includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Newark to Tel Aviv on Lufthansa Airlines
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels for 8 nights
Service charges and hotel taxes
Buffet breakfast daily
7 hotel dinners at the hotels (standard 3-course menu, beverages available at an additional cost)
1 Restaurant dinner with wine
2 lunches
All transfers with a private A/C motorcoach as per itinerary
Professional English speaking tour director throughout
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
Entrance fees included to sites specifically listed (outside view means no entrance is included)
Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)
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Confirmation of daily Mass
Whisper sets
We recommend you consider purchasing CFAR Travel Protection
TIPPING – For the convenience of the pilgrims $200.00 tip fund will be invoiced and collected in advance. Tip fund covers gratuities for the guide, driver, baggage handling, and restaurants for included meals

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

Personal expenses
Medical Insurance
Any items not explicitly mentioned in the listed inclusions
Beverages at meals unless otherwise noted
Gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions we will make available to you)
Church donations

BAGGAGE CHARGES NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST

Any airline baggage charges
Baggage handling at train stations, airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person
Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or porterage charges

Location
Israel
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Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr Tom Betz

Overview

Daily Mass

English-Speaking Christian Guides

Best in Class Hotels

Most Meals

Private Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches

Group Airfare

Luggage Handling

Documents Shipping and Handling Fee (REQUIRED)

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only

Pre-Collect Tips and Gratuities (REQUIRED)

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Newark to Tel Aviv

Add Domestic airfare from my home airport or Upgrade my Seats (PRICE TBD)

Itinerary

Nothing scheduled for this day, click ALL to see everything

26 Sep 2023

27 Sep 2023

28 Sep 2023

29 Sep 2023

30 Sep 2023

1 Oct 2023

2 Oct 2023

3 Oct 2023

4 Oct 2023

5 Oct 2023

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Invoice

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