Living Waters – Tracing Jesus’ Footsteps

The beginning of your journey in Israel. After passport control, the representative of Click Tours will be waiting to welcome you (with a sign with your name on it) at the arrival lounge, ready to drive your directly to your amazing vacation in Israel.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Breakfast will be served before we travel up the coast to Caesarea. Our first stop will be the Roman and Crusader ruins, where Paul was held prisoner by the Romans. The next leg of our adventure will be in the Carmel Mountains as we head for Galilee with a visit to Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery in Haifa that houses the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. Time for prayer will be offered before we head to Mukhraka, where the Carmelite Order began after Elijah confronted the false prophets of Baal. Our next stop will be in Nazareth (Luke1:26-38), where we will visit three historical places: Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well, Church of the Angel Gabriel. Next, we head to Cana (John 2:1-11, 4:46, 21:2), where Jesus changed water to wine, performing his first miracle. During Holy Mass in either Cana or Nazareth, our pilgrim couples will be able to renew their wedding vows. Overnight accommodations will either be in Nazareth or Tiberias.

A scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where Christ walked on water will be our start to the day. We will visit many holy sites. We will visit the synagogues and St. Peter’s house where Jesus stayed while ministering here. Mount of Beatitudes: The Sermon on the Mount was given here and we will enjoy an unforgettable Mass at the Primacy of Mt Beatitudes by the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Tabgha: We will commemorate the miracle of loaves and fishes with a visit to a splendid mosaic. After a drive to Mt. Tabor, we will celebrate Mass in the breathtaking small church on the mountain where the scene of the Transfiguration took place. Holy Mass will be given in either Capernaum or Mt. Tabor. Overnight accommodations will be in Nazareth or Tiberias.

After breakfast, our journey will head us to Jerusalem with many stops on the way. A drive through Jordan Valley and a visit to Baptism at Qasr El Yahud, the site of the first baptism and also where John baptized Jesus. Next up is Jericho, the oldest inhabited city in the world; the ancient Canaanite city destroyed by God (Josh: 5-6) It’s here where we will enjoy an awe inspiring view of Mt. Temptation (Luke4:1-13). This is the spot Jesus was tempted by Satan. Our next stop is where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered, where we will have time for a swim in the mineral-rich waters in Qumran. A stop at Bethany (John 11:41-44) where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead will be the final destination before traveling to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight accommodations. Holy Mass will be given in either Tiberius or Bethany.

Our day begins with a walk of the Palm Sunday route at the Mt. of Olives with multiple stops. Dominus Flevit: Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus prayed his last prayer here at the Rock of Agony before being arrested. Cave of Betrayal, Cave of Assumption of Mary to Heaven, Church of Pater Noster: We will view the tiled mosaics of the Lord’s Prayer in many languages. Chapel of the Ascension Jesus ascended into Heaven. We will drive to Shepherd’s Fields (Luke 2:8-20) in the afternoon. This is the place that the angels announced Jesus’s birth. We will celebrate Holy Mass before traveling to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This is the site where Jesus was born. We will have the opportunity for shopping before the return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations. Holy Mass will be given in Gethsemane or Bethlehem.

Our day begins early so we can retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday as the sun rises. We will walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the Old City, along the Stations of the Cross, praying and walking the same path Jesus took. We will visit many holy places: St. Anne’s Church: This is the home of the Virgin Mary and her parents, Saints Joachim and Anne. Western Wall: Most Holy place for Jews. Mt Zion gate and upper room: This is the location of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey where Mary died. St Peters in Gallicantu: Peter denied Christ here three times. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore Jerusalem before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations. Holy Mass will be given at St. Anne’s or Mt. Zion.

Check out of the hotel following breakfast.

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the flight home.

Goodbye to Israel! Hope to see you again on your next visit.