Led by the Bishop of Meath, Most Rev. Michael Smith DCL
Under the directorship of Sr. Consilio Rock and Fr. Gerry McCormack
Monday 15 – Wednesday 24 October 2012
Our 10 day Pilgrimage will begin in Jerusalem where we will spend 5 nights. During that time we will visit all of the main sites including the Via Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion and the Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem. We will visit Bethlehem and will spend a day in the desert visiting Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and taking a dip in the Dead Sea. We will visit Emmaus on our way to Tiberias our base for the last 4 nights. From there we will visit Nazareth, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Tabor, Capernaum and enjoy a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee itself.
Proposed accommodation – 4 star hotels
Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (5 nights) Royal Plaza Hotel, Tiberias (4 nights)
Cost: €1,389.00 per person sharing
This price includes:
- Return flights Dublin – Tel Aviv via Frankfurt
- 9 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels (twin sharing) (5 nights Jerusalem/4 nights Tiberias)
- Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout
- Services of an English speaking guide throughout the tour
- Accompanied by Spiritual Director
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Porterage at airport and hotels
Extras:
- Insurance: €38 per person (+ 66 years – double premium)
- Taxes currently €227.00 (subject to confirmation on final invoice)
- Sole occupancy supplement: €48.00 per night (limited availability)
- Tips/gratuities for guide, driver and hotel staff: €40.00
For further details contact: Fr. Gerry McCormack – 042 9667314
How to reserve a place(s): a completed booking form with deposit of €250.00 per person (payment by cheque, laser or credit card) should be sent directly to MAP Travel. The balance will be due 10 weeks prior to departure – payment by cheque or laser card (2% surcharge applies if paid by credit card)