Following comprehensive logistical design and route planning alongside our local partners, we present the official program for the Holy Land Pilgrimage 2020, scheduled from October 17 to October 27.
The spiritual guidance throughout this journey will be provided by a local priest and Deacon Alejandro Bogda.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day | Destination & Program |
|---|---|
| Day 1 – Saturday Asunción | Check-in at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport at 5:00 PM for Air Europa overnight flight to Madrid. |
| Day 2 – Sunday Madrid – In Transit | Noon arrival at Madrid-Barajas. Transfer to Hotel Täch Madrid for rest and free time. Holy Mass. At 9:00 PM, return transfer to Barajas to board the connecting flight to Tel Aviv. |
| Day 3 – Monday Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Haifa & Mujraka | Morning arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Light breakfast served on board our private motorcoach. Tour of ancient Jaffa (St. Peter’s Church and historic port). Drive to Haifa on Mount Carmel: Elijah’s Cave and Stella Maris Monastery. Lunch. Visit Mujraka. Dinner and overnight stay in Haifa. |
| Day 4 – Tuesday Nazareth, Cana, Banias & Tiberias | Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church in Nazareth. Continue to Cana of Galilee (site of the First Miracle). Drive to Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the Jordan River’s main springs. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberias. |
| Day 5 – Wednesday Tabgha, Capernaum & Magdala | Visit the Mount of Beatitudes. Continue to Tabgha (Church of the Multiplication and Primacy of St. Peter) and Capernaum (Peter’s House and ancient synagogue). Lunch. Private boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Tour of Magdala. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberias. |
| Day 6 – Thursday Mt. Tabor, Jericho, Jordan River & Dead Sea | Ascent to Mount Tabor (Church of the Transfiguration). Drive through the Jordan Valley past Jericho to Qaser Al Yahud (Jordan River Baptismal site). Lunch and time to float in the Dead Sea. Ascend to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 7 – Friday Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Ein Karem | Excursion to Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity, St. Jerome’s Chapel, and Shepherds’ Field. Lunch. Afternoon visit to Ein Karem (Church of St. John the Baptist and Church of the Visitation). Dinner and overnight stay in Jerusalem. |
| Day 8 – Saturday Jerusalem & Bethany | Panoramic view from the Mount of Olives. Visit the Chapel of the Ascension, Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, and St. Peter in Gallicantu. Tour Mount Zion (Cenacle and King David’s Tomb). Lunch. Afternoon trip to Bethany (Tomb of Lazarus). Dinner and overnight stay in Jerusalem. |
| Day 9 – Sunday Jerusalem (Old & New City) | Temple Mount viewpoint and the Western Wall. Walking tour along the Via Dolorosa from the Church of the Flagellation to the Holy Sepulchre. Lunch. Afternoon city tour of modern Jerusalem: Knesset, Menorah, and the Model of Ancient Jerusalem at the Israel Museum. Dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 10 – Monday Abu Gosh – Return Flight | Drive to Abu Gosh to visit the Saxum Visitor Center. Closing Holy Mass and farewell lunch. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the return flight to Asunción via Madrid. |
| Day 11 – Tuesday Asunción | Morning arrival at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. End of services. |
Included Features & Specifications
Package Includes:
- International Airfare: Asunción / Madrid / Tel Aviv / Madrid / Asunción flying economy class with Air Europa.
- 4-Star Hotel Accommodations: 1 night in Haifa, 2 nights in Tiberias, and 4 nights in Jerusalem on a Half Board basis (daily breakfast and dinner).
- Meals: 7 sit-down lunches en route during full-day excursions and a arrival breakfast box.
- Ground Transportation: Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout with porterage services where available.
- Expert Guiding: Licensed English/Spanish-speaking official guide specializing in sacred art and history.
- Travel Insurance: International medical insurance provided by Universal Assistance.
- Grutulties: All driver and guide gratuities included.
Package Excludes:
- Personal expenses, room extras, and hotel incidentals.
- Beverages during lunches and dinners.
- Any services or optional tours not explicitly listed above.
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