PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND. June 4-14, 2012

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1 The U.S. North Central Lieutenancy of Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem invite you on a spiritual PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND June 4-14, 2012 I NT ERN AT ION A L TO U R.S CST# 2035;195-40

2 ITINERARY Church of St. Carine, Day 1- June 4: Depart U.S.A. Our pilgrimage begins today as we depart on our I Jerusalem by our throughout local guide who will During our visit here, we will have ample time for Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, we will be met Fields. shopping at Manger Square. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of st. John Baptist, to see flight to Israel. Meals and drinks served aloft. Day 2 - June 5: Arrive Tel Aviv and Shepherd's escort " Magnificat". us our stay in Holy Land and make scripture come alive as we follow in footsteps of Jesus. Drive to our hotel in Jerusalem, home for next five nights. Day 3 - June 6: Jerusalem This morning, drive to top of Mt. of Olives for a spectacular view of Jerusalem. Visit Church of Pater Noster, Ascension, and n walk "Palm Sunday Road" to Dominus Flevit, where Our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Proceed to Garden of Gethsernane to visit Church of All Nations for Day 5 - June 8: Jerusalem Following an early morning Mass at Church of Mass on Rock of Agony. This afternoon, Holy Sepulchre we will return to hotel for breakfast. enter Old City of Jerusalem. Visit Church of St. Anne, Pool of Besda, Chapel of Flagellation, Drive to Bethany to visit site of House of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, where we'll visit ~ithqstrqtos, and Arch of "tcce Homo". Follow Via Dolorosa to Church of Holy Sepulchre to visit Golgotha and Tomb of Our Tomb of L~?arus, Next, drive through Judean Wilderness and along Dead Sea to Qumran to see Lord. discovered and n on to ancient Jericho, oldest caves where Dead known city in Western ancient Sea Scrolls World. From top of "tel," we'll have an excellent Elisha's Fountain, Qarantal, Temptation. were and view of Mt. of Return to Jerusalem. Day 6 - June 9: Jerusalem After Mass, view Temple Area of Old City featuring beautiful Dome of Rock, Mosque el Aqsa, and Wailing W~II. Continue to Mt. Zion to visit Cenacle or Upper room. Then survey King David's Tomb, Dormition Abbey, and St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Jesus three times. This afternoon will be free to discover this fascinating city on our own. Day 4 - June 7: Jerusalem This morning, drive to Bethlehem for Mass. Above traditional Grotto of Jesus' birth, visit Nativity Church, built by Constantine in 4th Century. Then tour Manger, Grotto of St. Jerome, Day 7 - June 10: Jerusalem I Tiberias After Mass at Bethany, drive through Jordan River Valley to Bet Shean where we'll explore extraordinary excavations of an ancient Roman city. Continue to visit Baptismal Site on Jordan River where we will renew our baptismal vows. Then

3 drive on to Tiberias for check-in at our hotel located excursion to summit of Mt. labor to visit site on shores of Sea of Galilee. of Transfiguration of Jesus. Return to Tiberias. Day 10 - June 13: Tiberias / Tel Aviv Depart Tiberias for Netanya. En route tour sparkling port city of Haifa. Ascend Mt. Carmel, home of prophets Elijah and Elisha, for Mass. Continue along Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, capital of ancient Roman Procurators where we will see Roman Theater, of Judea, Crusader's Moat, and Byzantine Churches. Then proceed to Old Jaffa, world's oldest port and walk along IIiiIo.:iIL winding cobblestoned streets with its charming artists' colony, art galleries and high quality craft Day 8 - June 11: Tiberias This morning, enjoy a scenic boat ride across Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, home of Our Lord during his Tanner, where Peter brought Tabitha back from ministry. After visiting synagogue where He taught, proceed to Tabgha, site of multiplication dead. Then enjoy a special farewell dinner in Old Jaffa. Following dinner, we will transfer to Ben of loaves and fishes, and to nearby Church of Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv to catch our late evening return flight home. Primacy of Peter. Then drive up to Mt. of shops. Visit St. Peter's Church, House of Simon Beatitudes for Mass at site of Sermon on Mount. This afternoon, ascending Golan Heights we'll stop at Banias Spring that rises from under Day 11 - June 14: Tel Aviv / U.S.A. Today marks end of our Holy Land pilgrimage a cave and is one of sources of Jordan River. we arrive back home following It was here near Banias at ancient Caesarea Philipi from Tel Aviv. where Peter made his confession Overnight in Tiberias. our overnight as flight of faith in Jesus. TOUR COST $3, i'.. per person/double occupancy For a single room please add $ This price includes: Day 9 - June 12: Tiberias Following breakfast, drive to Cana of Galilee, where Our Lord performed first miracle - changing water into wine at wedding invite couples to renew ir feast. Here, we'll marriage vows. Following Mass in Nazareth at Basilica of Annunciation, visit Joseph's Workshop, Cave of Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, Church of Holy Family, House of Mary & Joseph, and Mary's Well. In afternoon take an * Roundtrip airfare from Newark on EIAI Israel Airlines * Air taxes/fuel surcharges as currently levied * Accommodation in First Classhotels * All hotel taxes * Meals as per itinerary * Land transportation by deluxe motorcoach * All transfers & baggage handling * Sightseeingwith a professional Franciscanguide * All entrance fees as per itinerary * Daily Mass Supplements for business class airfares and airfares from or departure cities throughout United States are available upon request.

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5 INTERNATIONiL\L TOURS RESERVATION APPLICATION North Central Lieutenancy Pilgrimage to Holy Land (June 4-14, 2012) PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please complete one application per person) Name (as printed on your passport) Name (as you wish it to appear on your name badge) Passport number Passport date of issue Passport date of expiration Country of citizenship Date of birth Street address City State Zipcode Home phone Work phone Mobjfe phone address ROOM ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION Please check one: Double occupancy 0 Single occupancy ($ additional) 0 If choosing double occupancy, please indicate name of your roommate if known at time of booking If choosing single occupancy, please indicate if you would be willing to share a room with anor person if a suitable roommate became available Yes 0 NoD Please enclose a deposit of $ per person made payable to George's International Tours and mail to: George's International Tours 9265 Dowdy Drive, Suite 232 San Diego, CA S265 Dowdy Drive, Suite 232. San Diego, California S (800) (858) FAX(858) sales@georgesintl.com CST#