«In the footsteps of Jesus, Mary and Joseph»

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1 With Thea Van de Kraats And Father Francis Mckee «In the footsteps of Jesus, Mary and Joseph» 1

2 HIGHLIGHTS Typical 1st century Galillean meal in Nazareth Village Discovery of the most sacred places of the Christian religion Visits and moments of prayer in local churches A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee Your guide : THÉA VAN DE KRAATS Originally from the Netherlands, Thea has lived in many different countries, such as Holland, Tanzania, Peru, Venezuela, Germany, Israel, and Canada. Organizer and accompanier of pilgrimages, she is fluent in 6 languages. Specialist of the Holy Land, she is a certified guide in Israel by the Israel Tourism Ministry since YOUR ITINERARY Spiritual leader : Father FRANCIS McKEE Fr.Francis McKee is a priest of the archdiocese of Montreal, and pastor of ``Jesus Light of the World parish``, in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. He has been pastor at St.Mary`s hospital, Montreal, chaplain of the McGill Newman Centre, pastor of St.Kevin church, Montreal, and has been 32 years a priest. He is a keen athlete and also a trained musician. He primarily enjoys playing string quartetts with some of his friends. You can expect a musical flavour to this trip. He has travelled to the Holy Land a number of times and is insistent that this be a peaceful-prayerful experience, and not a rushed trip to see ``everything possible``. He does not want over tired pilgrims, but ones who can ``taste and see that the Lord is good``. He has a deep love of scripture and desires pilgrims to enjoy a prayerful, biblical experience. A visit to the Holy land is like a walk through the scriptures in company of the Risen Jesus. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 MONTREAL DEPARTURE TEL-AVIV TEL-AVIV ARRIVAL - TIBERIAS NAZARETH SEPHORIS NAZARETH - CANA MOUNT OF BEATITUDES TABGHA - CAPERNAUM BANYAS - MAGDALA JERICHO BETHLEHEM JERUSALEM JERUSALEM THE DEAD SEA TEL-AVIV MONTREAL YOUR ITINERARY 2

3 YOUR ITINERARY Follow the footsteps of Jesus in an amazing journey to the Holy Land. Trace the roots of Christian tradition as you cross desert and mountains to the cities of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth. Yesterday and today come together in this unique opportunity to deeply connect to the teachings of Christ through the land where he lived. DAY 1 Saturday, november 16th, 2019 MONTREAL TEL-AVIV Departure from Montreal to Tel Aviv on a Swiss flight, with a stopover in Zurich. DAY 2 Sunday, november 17th, 2019 TEL-AVIV ARRIVAL - TIBERIAS Meals : dinner In the afternoon arrival in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel.overnight in Tiberias. DAY 3 Monday, november 18th, 2019 NAZARETH - CANA Meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner Today we will visit Nazareth, where Jesus spent the first 30 years of his life (John 2:1-11). At the time a little unknown village, today Nazareth is one of the largest Arab cities in Israel. We will begin our day with a visit of the Mary of Nazareth International Centre, for a fascinating multimedia show, to rediscover the history of Christ with Mary of Nazareth. We will then visit Nazareth Village, an open air Museum that reconstructs and re-enacts village life in Galilee in the time of Jesus. Here we will enjoy a typical 1st century Galillean meal. In the afternoon we will visit the Church of the Annunciation. Overnight in Tiberias. DAY 4 Tuesday, november 19th, 2019 SEPHORIS NAZARETH - CANA In the morning we will visit Sephoris: the ancient capital of Galilee and traditional birthplace of St. Anne, with its magnificent mosaics. Back to Nazareth for a visit of Mount of Precipice, followed by Cana, where his Jesus performed his first miracle. Overnight in Tiberias. DAY 5 Wednesday, november 20th, 2019 MOUNT OF BEATITUDES TABGHA - CAPERNAUM This morning we will visit the Mt. Of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7), with its beautiful view over the lake. Continue towards Tabgha, to the Church of the Primacy (John 21). We will then drive to Capernaum. Visit the synagogue, Visit the synagogue where Jesus most certainly taught and worshipped (Matt.4: 13; Mark 3:1, 8:5 and 14), the house of St. Peter and view the ruins from the village of the Town of Jesus». We will enjoy end the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias. DAY 6 Thursday, november 21st, 2019 BANYAS - MAGDALA Visit of the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. From here will drive up North, to one of the sources of the Jordan River, Banyas, also known as Caesarea Philipi, where Jesus revealed himself to Simon and changed his name to Peter after asking Who do the people say is the Son of Man? (Matt. 16:13). Finally we will visit Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Overnight in Tiberias. DAY 7 Friday, november 22nd, 2019 JERICHO We will then drive through the Jordan Valley, to the Jordan River on the border with Jordan, where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Followed by a visit of Jericho, the oldest city in the world that has existed for about 10,000 years. Jericho was also the scene of the Healing of a blind man (Mark 10:46-52) and the Conversion of Zaccheus (Luke 19:1-10). We will, then, proceed though the Judean desert to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem. DAY 8 Saturday, november 23rd, 2019 BETHLEHEM A short drive will bring us to Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David and Jesus (Matt. 1: 18-25; Luke 2:1-7). The city is inhabited by one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. There we will visit the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd s fields. In the afternoon, we will visit the Pater Noster grotto on Mt. of Olives, where Jesus taught the Lord s prayer to his disciples. Overnight in Jerusalem. 3

4 DAY 9 Sunday, november 24th, 2019 JERUSALEM Short drive to Mt. of Olives, the site of the Ascension of Jesus, (Acts 1:9-12), with its beautiful view over the golden city of Jerusalem and then we will walk down towards Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed in Agony (Matt. 26:30). Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations. We will then drive to the Western Wall, followed by Mt. Zion, where we will visit the Cenacle, (Last Supper Room) (Matt. 26:26-30), and the Church of Peter in Gallicantu. Overnight in Jerusalem. DAY 10 Monday, november 25th, 2019 JERUSALEM We will begin our day with a visit of the Bethesda Pools. In John 5, Jesus was reported healing a man at the pool. View the St Anne Church, an impressive crusaders structure with amazing acoustics. We will then continue along the Way of Cross until the Holy Sepulchre or Church of the Resurrection, site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Overnight in Jerusalem. DAY 11 Tuesday, november 26th, 2019 THE DEAD SEA Today we have the possibility a memorable float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point of the earth at 420 meters below sea level. Afternoon at leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem. DAY 12 Wednesday, november 27th, 2019 TEL-AVIV MONTREAL Meals : breakfast Departure to Ben Gurion airport for your flight to Montreal on Austrian Airlines, with a stopover in Vienna. NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PASSPORT MUST BE VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF RETURN For more information, please contact: Voyages Inter-Missions at / / info@voyagesintermissions.com or Father Francis McKee : francis.mckee@mcgill.ca / or Thea van de Kraats : faithjourneys@live.ca /

5 Price per person in double occupancy, based on minimum of 20 participants maximum of 35 participants Price per person in double occupancy : $ Single room supplement: $ 995 These prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on December 19th, 2018 and are subject to change. (unintentional on our part) in case of increase of the exchange rate. Our prices include Round trip airfare from Montreal-Tel Aviv with Swiss / Austrian Airlines All entrance fees, as per itinerary Transportation in air conditioned motorcoach Services of a professional tour guide 10 nights hotel accommodation (4* in Tiberias and 3* in Jerusalem) Half board (breakfast and dinner) and 1 lunch in Nazareth Village Tips (130 USD) for : bellboys, bus drivers, reception, dining room in hotel, room maids, kitchen staff, cruise staff) Prices do not include OPC (Consumer protection office) fees of 1$ per 1000$ Travel insurance Extra meals (lunches) Personal expenses Tourist visa fee, if applicable CONDITIONS Registration and payment : A deposit of $ 800 or full payment according to the registration date, per person plus insurance is required at the reservation. The balance is due no later than 60 days before the date of departure. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 16th, After this date, price and availability upon request. Cancellations In case of cancellation after the payment of the deposit, the deposit will be retained. 60 days or less before departure: the total amount of the package is 100% non-refundable. Insurance (must be taken at the time of the first payment) To cover cancellation fees and other travel risks, we suggest a package insurance with Manulife including: Cancellation & interruption Emergency medical expenses Luggage and personal effects Responsability Voyages Inter-Missions Inc., its agents and representatives act as agents of various transportation companies, suppliers of accommodation in Canada and abroad. In case of force majeure, Voyages Inter-Missions Inc. reserves the right to cancel, change or modify all or part of the trip in its own discretion with or without prior notice to passengers. In addition, Voyages Inter-Missions Inc. reserves the right to refuse any registration of one or more persons, if deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the group. F Theoret Miriam 5

6 REGISTRATION FORM VOYAGES INTER-MISSIONS INC Bd Saint-Laurent, suite 205, Montreal, Qc, H2W 1Y9 Phone. : (514) , Fax : (514) Double room occupancy: $ Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Francis Mc Kee «In the footsteps of Jesus, Mary and Joseph» November 16th-27th, 2019 Single room supplement : $ 995 Date of registration : / / I would like to share my room with : I travel alone, I would like to share a room: Passenger 1 First Name : Last Name : Passenger 2 (if double occupancy and same address) First Name : Last Name : Date of Birth : Date of Birth : Important : Please attach a copy of your passport with the registration form Passport Number : Passport Number : Expiration date : Expiration date : Non Smoking room Smoking room 1 bed 2 beds Address : City : Province : Postal code : Phone : ( ) Home ( ) Office ( ) How did you hear about this trip? I agree with the conditions as stated on the tour documentation I agree to receive the invoice and the practical information via (invoice + useful information) Emergency contact : Name : Phone : ( ) TRAVEL INSURANCE * (to be paid with the deposit - only for residents of Quebec) It is recommended that each traveler be insured (flight cancellation, medical...) before leaving. We suggest the Travel Insurance Company Manuvie. I would like to purchase Travel Insurance: please contact Voyages Inter-Missions / for prices and conditions. I don t need Travel Insurance (signature required) : PAYMENT Enclosed the deposit of $ 800 per person + the amount of the Travel Insurance By check at Voyages Inter-Missions By Interac wire to this isabelle@voyagesintermissions.com (please contact us) By credit card: Exp. CVV : Name on credit card: To better serve you: Do you have any health problems? If yes, explain Do you have any food allergies? Do you have reduced mobility? No Yes, 6