WALK in the FOOTSTEPS of JESUS

St.  Timothy’s  Catholic  Church ~ November 7th – 17th, 2013 Led by Father John Likozar

Day 1 - Thursday, November 7 Depart Toronto Check in at Pearson International Airport. Overnight: En route Day 2 - Friday, November 8 Arrive Tel Aviv Clear passport control. We will be met by your Israeli guide, Isaac. Relax on your bus ride with Osama to the Galilee, via Stella Maris. Enjoy an early home cooked lunch at a family run Druze restaurant then Celebrate mass at the Carmelite Church. Overnight: Restal Hotel, Tiberias x 3 nights. (LD) Day 3 - Saturday, November 9 Galilee Follow  in  the  tradition  of  the  “fishermen”  disciples; sailing on the Sea of Galilee. Disembark at Nof Ginosar, home of a fishing boat from the time of Jesus. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, site of the miracle of the fish and loaves and feeding the multitudes. Continue to Capernaum, where Jesus lived during his ministry in the Galilee to celebrate mass in the Church of St. Peter. Drive the Golan Heights to Caesarea Philippi, . Return to Tiberias via the lower Golan, Kursi & Bethsaida (BLD) Day 4 - Sunday, November 10 Galilee Drive to Mount Tabor and spend time in the gardens, lookout over the valley and celebrate mass in the Church of the Transfiguration. Continue to Beit Shean, one of the oldest cities in Israel. Explore the excavations recalled in the Bible following the Battle of Gilboa. Proceed to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his early years; visit the Church of the Annunciation. Tour the Nazareth Village, a recreation of the town as it was  during  the  time  of  Jesus’  youth.  Returning  to  Tiberias,  stop  in  Cana, site  of  the  “wedding  miracle”  where  Jesus  turned  water  to  wine.  Couples  may have the opportunity to renew wedding vows. (BD) Day 5 - Monday, November 11 Galilee / Jericho Begin the day at Yardenit Baptismal site at the Jordan River View the changing scenery as you travel from the Galilee to the barren landscape of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea and spend time enjoying the experience of floating in the mineral rich water. Continue to Jericho and celebrate mass. Climb   the   “tell” and view the ancient remains of the tower wall and oldest known house in the world. After checking in at your hotel, you will have time to enjoy the hotel facilities for some R & R. Overnight: Jericho Resort Village x 1 night. (BD)

Day 6 - Tuesday, November 12 Dead Sea/ Jerusalem Travel by cable car to the Mount of Temptation and via the old road to view St. George Greek Orthodox Monastery. Celebrate mass in Bethany then ascend to the holy city stopping at Mt. Scopus for your first view of Jerusalem. Overnight: Jerusalem Gate Hotel, Jerusalem x 4 nights. (BD)

Day 7 - Wednesday, November 13 Jerusalem Visit Mount Zion and Room of the Last Supper. Celebrate mass at Dormition Abbey. Continue into the Old City to the Southern Wall Excavations. Walk on the same steps that Jesus and the Galilean pilgrims used to enter and exit the Holy Temple. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s   most   sacred   site. Continue through the Jewish Quarter, Roman Cardo, and Herodian Quarter. (BD)

Day 8 - Thursday, November 14 Jerusalem Begin your day at the Mount of Olives visiting the Church of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster. Enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Old City from the lookout, and then walk down to the Franciscan church of Dominus Flevit. Continue to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate mass. End the day at the Church of St Peter in Galicantu. (BD)

Day 9 - Friday, November 15 Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust, the  Children’s  Memorial,  Hall of Remembrance and Museum. Continue to the Israel Museum where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept and view a miniature of Jerusalem as it was during the time of the 2nd Temple. Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Holy Manger in the Grotto of the Nativity. Celebrate mass in the Chapel of St Joseph located in the Basilica of St Catherine. (BLD)

Day 10 - Saturday, November 16 Jerusalem / Airport Late morning then check out and drive to Abu Gosh and celebrate mass in the Crusader Church. Continue to Jaffa and for a short walking tour of the  ancient  port  and  now  a  popular  artist’s   venue   then  enjoy  a   festive  farewell dinner at the Old Man & the Sea Restaurant before your transfer to the airport for security clearance and flight check in. (BD)

Day 11 - Sunday, November 17 Ben Gurion / Toronto Depart just after midnight. On arrival in Toronto early this morning, clear passport control and customs. Welcome home !!

Included† Return flights Toronto / Tel Aviv / Tel Aviv † 8 night’s hotel accommodation twin share basis † Breakfast & dinner at hotels, 3 lunches & 1 dinner in a restaurant † Government & hotel taxes † Sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary † Group transfers on arrival & departure † Government licensed tour guide

Not Included † Travel insurance † Items of a personal nature † Any item not mentioned above as “included” † Lunches or beverages not indicated as included † Add on airfare of extension in Israel † Single room occupancy

ALSO INCLUDED: Airport taxes, fuel surcharges, security & related fees, Gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel staff, boat crew in the Galilee

Per person sharing Twin/Double occupancy from Toronto $2900.00* Single Room ADD $425.00

*Price is based on a minimum of 25 participants. (Price subject to increase if fewer participants) * Although air taxes & fuel surcharges are included, any increase prior to ticketing will be added to final invoice

Additional details & insurance call: Miki Friendly @ 416 840 0855, ext 222 Cheques payable to GO ISRAEL TRAVEL

Mail with cheque and application form to: Go Israel Travel, 647 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 2S5 $500.00 per person required to secure a reservation. Balance due no later than AUGUST 7th, 2013

PASSPORTS MUST HAVE A VALIDITY OF RETURN DATE TO CANADA (May 17th, 2014) OR YOU WILL BE DENIED BOARDING WITH NO REFUND APPLICABLE.

RESIDENTS LIVING IN CANADA AND NOT HOLDING CANADIAN PASSPORTS MUST POSSESS A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD

TERMS & CONDITIONS TRAVEL & HEALTH DOCUMENTS: A Canadian citizen must be in possession of a passport that will be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the conclusion of their journey. RESERVATIONS & DEPOSIT: Early reservations are recommended as all services are on a request basis, both for air travel and land requirements. A guaranteed minimum deposit of $500.00 per person is required at time of booking to confirm your request for participation. Full and final payment is required no later than 60 days prior to departure.

REFUNDS, CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS Up  to  61  days………..  $500.00 / 60 - 46 days................. 25% of tour cost * / 45 - 31 days................. 50% of tour cost * / 30 - 0 days. ............... No Refund

* Plus any non recoverable payments made to land operator or airline. No refund will be made for any accommodation, tour service or tour feature that the passenger does not utilize. Cancellation penalty for air is subject to airline rules. Once airline tickets are issued, name/date changes of ticket are subject to a minimum $300.00 per person change penalty. Cancellation requests / refunds will be required in writing and refunds are processed in due course.

N.B.: PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE ONLY. VISA OR MASTERCARD PAYMENTSWILL BE SUBJECT TO A 3% CONVENIENCE FEE. TRAVEL INSURANCE: To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase adequate travel insurance. ACCOMMODATIONS: Per itinerary or best available with en suite washroom. Service charges, hotel and government taxes are included in the price. Price is based on 2 persons sharing twin/double rooms. Supplements apply to anyone requesting a room for single occupancy. Where available handicapped or non smoking rooms are always on a request basis but not subject to additional costs. The right is reserved by the supplier to substitute hotels when necessary for reasons of our/their own high standards, for client comfort and for reasons beyond our/their control. PRICE INCLUDES: See list for what is included and excluded IMPORTANT NOTICE: The agent and its suppliers reserve the right to decline any participant if it   be   determined   the   participant’s   health,   mental   or   emotional  condition or physical needs impedes with the smooth operation of the mission or the rights, welfare or enjoyment of the other participants. The refund of the unused services is limited to Go Israel Travel liability when these rights are exercised.

Participants with mobility concerns must be accompanied at their own cost by a companion. Leaders and guides cannot be responsible for assisting with walkers or wheelchairs.

PRICES LISTED: Cost of the tour includes planning, communication, handling and operational charges and are quoted at the current rate of exchange and tariffs as of January 2013. In the event of a marked increase of more than 7% in airfares and foreign currency exchange or tariff rates, costs are subject to revision. RESPONSIBILITY: Go Israel Travel purchases transportation, hotel rooms, restaurant & other services from various suppliers who are not affiliated with Go Israel Travel in any way. All vouchers, coupons or receipts issued by Go Israel Travel are issued subject to all tariffs, terms & conditions under which all transportation, including airlines, coach, limousine companies, hotels, tour and cruise operators restaurants & other service are contracted. Participants agree not to hold Go Israel Travel responsible for any loss, injury or damage to any person, property or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or resulting from any Acts of God, dangers, incident at sea fire, breakdowns in machinery or equipment, act of governments or authorities, de jure or de facto, wars declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, defaults, delays, cancellations or any causes beyond Go Israel Travel control for any loss or damage resulting from improperly issued visas or other documents, and that Go Israel Travel or its staff will not be responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained for or incurred by the mission participant as a result of any of the forgoing clauses. The payment for a reservation on a customized itinerary shall constitute consent to all provisions in the terms & conditions published herein. AIRLINE CLAUSE: The airline is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline & the passenger. All airfares & conditions thereof are those in effect as of January 2013 & are subject to change.

Registration Form St Timothy’s Catholic Church Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

November 7th – 17th, 2013 MAIL TO: GO ISRAEL TRAVEL, 647 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 2S5

FAMILY NAME: [1]_________________________________FIRST NAME: _______________________ [as it appears in your passport] Mr. ___ Mrs.____ Miss ___ FAMILY NAME: [1]_________________________________FIRST NAME: ______________________ [as it appears in your passport] Mr. ___ Mrs.____ Miss ___ MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________ CITY: ____________________________ POSTAL CODE: ___________________ TELEPHONE # [DAYTIME]: ( ______) __________________ MOBILE # (______)__________________ EMAIL: ______________________________ PASSPORT#: [1] ____________________________DATE OF EXPIRY:_____________________ CITIZENSHIP: _____________________ PASSPORT#: [2] ____________________________DATE OF EXPIRY:_____________________ CITIZENSHIP: _____________________

PLEASE INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOUR APPLICATION & DEPOSIT

DATE OF BIRTH: [1] DD _____MM ______YYYY_______ DATE OF BIRTH: [2] DD _____MM ______YYYY_______ ROOM TYPE: 2 Twin Beds [ ] or 1 Double/Queen Bed [ ] share with: _______________________________or I require single room @ extra cost [ ]

INSURANCE: Travel / medical insurance are recommended as penalties apply. OHIP coverage is limited overseas.

[1] I /We require travel insurance: _______ All inclusive:____ or Trip Cancellation/Interruption only: ____ PLEASE CIRCLE CHOSEN INSURANCE COVERAGE & INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH YOUR DEPOSIT

I/we do not require of travel insurance: ______ Signature if declining insurance: ______________________________________

Indicate if special meals required on flights: _________________ Do you require assistance at airports: _______________

Emergency Daytime contact name: _________________________ & telephone # in Canada: __________________________________ Relationship to you: _______________________________________

UNDERLINE OR CIRCLE CHOSEN INSURANCE COVERAGE & INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH DEPOSIT

TIPS TRAVEL All Inclusive Insurance – Claim up to $2900.00

AGES PREMIUM + PST 8% = Total Up to 59 = $237.60 60 to 64 = $289.44 65 to 69 = $356.40 70 – 74 = $368.05

Age 75 +, we will be pleased to provide the cost of the premium based on answers to a medical questionnaire.

TIPS TRAVEL - Non-Medical – Claim up to $2900.00 AGES PREMIUM + PST 8% = Total

Up to 59 = $195.48 60 to 64 = $216.00 65 to 69 = $239.76 70 – 74 = $272.16 75 – 79 = $398.52 80 – 84 = $495.72 - Please include the appropriate payment with your registration. Insurance can be paid by credit card or cheque - Premium per person covers base tour cost + taxes up to $2900.00 from Toronto, November 7th – 17th, 2013 - Additional cost for single supplement, add on air, extensions, etc. will be quoted on an individual basis - Rates valid as of January 1st, 2013 - For non residents of Ontario or Canada, please inquire regarding rates and coverage