Religious Travel
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Christian Tours of Israel, Jordan & Egypt - Starting at $2499
Visit sites of biblical significance while experiencing the culture and history of Israel, Jordan & Egypt, where you trace the footsteps of those who paved the way for Christianity.
This wonderful vacation begins in Tel Aviv and travels via Caesarea (with visits to the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader Fortress) to the ancient fortified city of Megiddo, regarded as one of the most important biblical sights in Israel; Muhraqa; and Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times. Here, enjoy a visit to the Baha’i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith. In Acre, tour the excavated part of the vast underground Crusader City. Continue to Nazareth to visit St. Joseph’s Church and Cana, site of the miracle where Jesus changed water into wine. Arrive at Kibbutz, where you will enjoy a lecture on kibbutz life.
On the way to Jerusalem, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount; Capernaum, where Jesus recruited his first followers among the fishermen; and Bet She’an, with its Roman and Byzantine relics. Also enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. From Jerusalem, where you will stay for five nights, enjoy included excursions to Ein Karem; Bethlehem, where you will visit the Church of the Nativity on the site where Jesus was born; Masada; and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the earth.
Enjoy a walking tour of Jerusalem and visit the Wailing Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion; the House of Caiaphas, where Jesus was kept the night after his arrest; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; Mount of Olives; the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed his last prayer before his arrest; and more. Follow the Way of the Cross along Via Doloroso. Time in Jerusalem gives you the chance to attend Mass or service and the opportunity to explore on your own. On your way back to Tel Aviv, stop in the Valley of Elah, site of David’s victory over Goliath; Latrun; and Jaffa. You’re sure to capture many stories on this fascinating vacation taking a Journey through the Holy Land.
Catholic Tours of Italy - Starting at $2739
Explore the most treasured shrines of Italy as you visit the historic lands and cultures of the Catholic faith, learn about the lives of the Saints, and deepen your faith.
On this marvelous vacation through Italy, travel from Rome to Venice and experience much of Italy’s splendor. In Rome, attend the weekly general audience of the Pope (subject to availability) and see some of the most famous and sacred sights, including the Holy Stairs, brought to Rome from Jerusalem around 326 AD and today a favorite of pilgrims; St. Peter’s Square and Basilica; the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment; the Catacombs; the Colosseum; the Roman Forum; St. Paul Outside the Walls; and much more.
Explore the life of St. Rita—known as the “Saint of the Impossible”—in Cascia and the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare in Assisi. In Assisi, you’ll celebrate Mass, see the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis, visit the place where he came to meditate and pray, go to the Franciscan shrine built in the spot where he heard the voice of Christ, and visit the place where he founded the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor in 1209.
In Siena, Florence, and Milan, enjoy walking tours that cover the must-see sights, including Milan’s Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie to see Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous The Last Supper. Enjoy Mass in Padua before arriving in romantic Venice, where you’ll see the must-see sights, have time to explore the wonderful shops, or even attend Mass at St. Mark’s Basilica.
These are just some of the many highlights on this vacation through Italy—a trip of a lifetime!
Catholic Tours of Ireland - Starting at $1899
Explore the most treasured shrines of Ireland as you visit the "Emerald Isle's" scenic lands and cultures of the Catholic faith, learn about the lives of the Saints, and deepen your faith.
Enjoy the “Emerald Isle’s” scenic vistas and fascinating history on this tour observing the legacy of St. Patrick. Begin in Dublin with a welcome dinner and orientation tour featuring visits to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Oscar Wilde's Trinity College. Travel through dairy-farm country in the heartland to Knock, where the Virgin Mary appeared to the townsfolk in 1879 and where pilgrims today come from around the world searching for healing, reconciliation, and peace. Visit Knock Shrine, the Church of the Apparition, Basilica, and Folk Museum—and maybe even attend Mass. On your way to Galway for a 2-night stay, stop to visit the Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre in Murrisk and the massive Benedictine Kylemore Abbey, the oldest of the Irish Benedictine Abbeys.
From Galway, enjoy an excursion to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands, where many Catholics fled in the mid-17th century. Enjoy a visit to clifftop Dun Aengus, one of Europe’s most dramatic prehistoric stone forts. Travel across the limestone plateau known as The Burren on your way to the popular resort of Killarney for your 2-night stay. Join the famed “Ring of Kerry” for a spectacular, panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip and take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the national park. Pass into County Cork and stop in Blarney, renowned for its castle and magical Kissing Stone, before arriving in Waterford for a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Next, stop at Avoca, Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill, and then at Glendalough, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Return to Dublin for an overnight and the end of your wonderful Irish vacation.
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| Faith-based Travel | |
| Date Added | 2012-08-29 |
| Product Id | 10084199 |
