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Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Depart Vancouver

DAY 1: Sunday, January 6, 2019 - Depart North America

Depart on flights to Israel. Meals on flight.

DAY 2: Monday, January 7, 2019 – Tel Aviv, Tiberias

Arrival at Tel Aviv Airport. Exit terminal and meet our guide. Bus transfer to Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee, our home for the next four nights. Welcome dinner at hotel, Mass and overnight in Tiberius. Meals on flight, D

DAY 3: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – Nazareth, Cana, Mt. Tabor

This morning we visit Nazareth, the hometown of the Holy Family. Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation, built atop the home of the Blessed Mother. Special visit to the church of St. Joseph, built over where the Holy Family lived. Drive to Cana of Galilee to pray where Christ performed his first public miracle. Renewal of wedding vows for married couples. After lunch, drive to Mt. Tabor to visit the mighty church of the Transfiguration. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. B,L,D

DAY 4: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 – Mt. of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee

Visit the peaceful Mt. of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee where Jesus gave his most important sermon – the Sermon on the Mount. Private outdoor Mass here. Visit Capernaum to see the hometown of the Apostles, included is the house of St. Peter and the synagogue. Enjoy St. Peter’s fish for lunch. Visit the church of the Multiplication at Tabgha where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000. Conclude the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. B,L,D

DAY 5: Thursday, January 10, 2019 – Caesarea Philippi, Tabgha, Druze Village

Mass at the Primacy of Peter site where after his Resurrection Christ appeared to his apostles and said to Peter: “Feed my sheep.” Drive to the Golan Heights and visit Caesarea Philippi where Christ declared St. Peter the first Pope. See where Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Visit a fascinating Druze village for lunch. See Lebanon and Syria across the border. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. B,L,D

DAY 6: Friday, January 11, 2019 – Nazareth, Mt. Carmel, Samaria, Jerusalem

Scenic drive to the ancient place of pilgrimage, Mt. Carmel. Visit Stella Maris Convent and the Prophet Elisha’s Grotto for Mass. After lunch, drive south through Samaria to Jacob’s Well. Next, we make our way to the holy city of Jerusalem. Enter the Old City and see the empty tomb of

Our Lord, the holiest shrine in the Christian world, located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B,L,D

DAY 7: Saturday, January 12, 2019 – Bethlehem, Ein Karem

Drive to Bethlehem to visit the ancient Church of the Nativity, built atop the grotto where Christ was born. Enter the cave and pray. See where Mary laid Christ. Visit St. Catherine’s, the cave where St. Jerome lived and the Milk Grotto Shrine. Sing Silent Night in the chapel of Shepherd’s Fields, where our group will celebrate the Midnight Mass of Christmas. Time for shopping at Christian shop. Next, we make our way to the village of Ein Karem to visit the church of the Visitation. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B,L,D

DAY 8: Sunday, January 13, 2019 – Jerusalem

Follow the footsteps of Christ to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives, visit the church of the Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane and the church of All Nations. After lunch visit Mt. Zion to see Dormition Abbey (Our Lady’s Falling Asleep), the ruins of the house of Caiphas, St. Peter’s in Gallicantu (where St. Peter denied Our Lord three times) and the Upper Room of the Last Supper. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B,L,D

DAY 9: Monday, January 14, 2019 – Jordan River, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea

Today we spend the day in the holy city of Jerusalem in the footsteps of the Passion of Christ. Walking tour of the old city. See St. Anne’s church and the pools of Bethesda. Before dawn, we trace the final footsteps of Christ on the Via Dolorosa. See the church of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo and finally the holiest shrine, the church of the Holy Sepulchre. Mass on Mt. Calvary. Afternoon is free for rest or exploration. Overnight in Jerusalem. B,L,D

DAY 10: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 – Jerusalem

After Mass, we will continue to the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows. Then on to Jericho to see from a distance the Mt. of Temptation and the famed sycamore tree. After lunch in Jericho, visit to Qumran to see the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Optional float in the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B,L,D

DAY 11: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 – Jerusalem

After Mass and breakfast, a free day for souvenir shopping or to revisit old sites. Special farewell dinner with local cuisine. B, L, D

DAY 12: Thursday, January 17, 2019 – Depart Israel

Transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport for return flights home. B

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Planned Tentative Itinerary

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Deadline for registration: October 1, 2018

One form per person / photo copies accepted

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Deposit of $1,000 CAD due at time of booking. Final

payment must be made before October 1, 2018. Taxes

are included. Two receipts of payment, reflecting the

price and amount paid, will be issued after each

payment, via e-mail. Late bookings will not be

accepted. Space is limited.

I have received, read and agree to the TERMS AND

CONDITIONS on the backside of this form and the

LIABILITY clause, pricing terms and payment terms

outlined on this side of the form. I also understand that

OC-Travel highly recommends the purchase of travel

insurance and that the cancellation terms and penalties

cannot be waived for any reason. If I decline to

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monetary recourse for any flight cancellations or delays

by the airlines and I agree to the cancellation terms and

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PRICING in CAD

Land-Only Tour Per Person: $3,899 CAD

(sharing a room).

PLEASE NOTE: airfare is additional cost.

Single Supplement: $1,150 CAD.

Contact OC-Travel regarding flights.

INCLUDED:

-All meals listed on the itinerary.

-Accommodations in 4 star (tourist class) hotels.

-Porterage in the Holy Land for 1 suitcase per person.

-Transportation in deluxe coach as per itinerary.

-Guiding fees of professional English-speaking guide.

-All entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

-Gratuities in the Holy Land for guide, driver and hotels

($165 USD per person).

-Any personal expenses such as telephone calls,

beverages, laundry, etc.

-Offertory at each Mass (suggested $1 - $2 USD per

person per Mass).

-Insurance – strongly recommended to purchase

international travel insurance that includes medical

coverage. Purchase at the time of registration.

LIABILITY:

Neither Orbis Catholicus Travel, its affiliated entities and

its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors,

successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “OC-

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does provide goods or services for these trips. Because

OC-Travel does not maintain control or operate the

personnel, equipment, or operations of the suppliers it

uses, as such OC-Travel assumes no responsibility for

and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death,

property damage or other loss, accident, delay,

inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned

by reason of any wrongful, negligent, willful or

unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the

suppliers or other employees or agents; any defect in or

failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned,

operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers; or

any wrongful, willful or negligent act of or omission on the

part of any other party not under the supervision and

control of OC-Travel. Additionally, OC- Travel waives any

and all liability for losses or expenses due to sickness,

lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners,

weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war,

terrorism, computer problems, acts of God, or other such

causes. All services and accommodations are subject to

the laws of the country in which they are provided. OC-

Travel reserves the right to make changes in the

published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment,

conditions warrant, or if OC-Travel deems it necessary for

the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. OC-

Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour at any time.

OC-Travel reserves the right to decline to accept any

person as a member of the tour, or to require any

participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when

such action is determined by the tour manager to be in

the best interests of the health, safety, and general

welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant.

OC-Travel does not accept liability for any carrier’s

cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-

refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city

and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects

are the sole responsibility of the passengers at all times.

Passengers may be photographed for the promotional

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Travel constitutes acceptance of these terms and

conditions. I agree that any dispute concerning, relating,

or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other

literature converging my trip, or the trip itself, shall be

resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to

the then existing rules of the Province of British Columbia.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

A notice of cancellation must be received in writing.

Penalties will be to the fax, e-mail, or postmark date. For

cancellation after the October 1, 2018 deadline,

cancellation fee of 100% of the total price. Cancellation

protection travel insurance is highly recommended and

can be purchased at time of deposit.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PASSPORT:

A valid passport is required for this tour and must be in

your possession at all times during the tour. If you do not

have a passport, apply immediately as the process can

entail a long wait. Remember to check the expiration

date of your passport before booking (certain countries

require a minimum of six months passport validity from

the time of your trip). At the time of reservation, OC-

Travel requires a copy of the inside page of your passport

(showing your name and photo).

AIRFARE:

Your airfare is a separate cost. OC-Travel gives you this

option for more flexibility and to give you better savings.

You have the option to book your flights online, with an

agent or with air miles or points. Please note that seats

are limited and may not be available on every flight or

departure date. The number of connecting flights, length

of layovers, and all conditions of air travel cannot be

guaranteed and may change before departure. We ask

you to be reasonably flexible.

LAND-ONLY PACKAGE:

This tour is being offered as a land-only package. With

this option, you are able to secure your own preferred air

arrangements. You are responsible for meeting the

group at the meeting point at the specified time and

location for the roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers via

coach bus. If you miss the group at the agreed meeting

point, land-only travelers are responsible for the cost and

arranging for their transfers to and from the airport.

Contact OC-Travel for flight info: 1-800-675-9088.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

OC-Travel highly recommends the purchase of

international travel insurance that includes medical

coverage. OC- Travel is not responsible for any loss

incurred by the traveler due to a cancelled flight or other

means of transportation. Please investigate purchasing

travel insurance to cover any type of loss associated with

cancelled air or other transportation. Purchase travel

insurance at the time you register and pay your deposit.

Call OC-Travel toll-free for details: 1-800-675-9088.

PAYMENT TERMS:

OC-Travel asks for prompt payment on the requested

dates in order to keep our prices low and to meet our

deposit schedules with our suppliers. Please see the

reservation form for the payment schedule. Please note:

we prefer cheque. OC-Travel accepts cheque, Visa and

MasterCard for payment.

ITINERARY:

The itinerary presented is tentative and subject to

change. It is subject to confirmations from many

organizations. Because of changes in local schedules,

we may need to alter specified events, dates, or venues,

to better fit the overall plan. OC-Travel reserves the right

to alter or cancel the itinerary, at OC-Travel’s sole

discretion, as it deems necessary for the comfort,

convenience, or the safety of the tour.

LUGGAGE:

Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour. Checked

baggage is limited to ONE bag per person. Details will be

in your final travel documents. For most airlines, the one

checked bag is limited to approx. 50 pounds/22 kg. You

may also bring a small carry-on bag that will fit under or

above your airline seat and later in the coach bus. You

must be able to carry your own luggage. We recommend

luggage on wheels.

DRESS CODE:

Our journeys focus on the needs of our faith-based

travelers. In visiting world famous spiritual sites, take

note - there is often a dress code. Covering of knees and

shoulders is required at religious sites.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

This tour includes a significant amount of walking.

Moderate physical activity is expected on a walking tour.

This includes stairs and uneven walking surfaces. Motor

coaches are often not permitted to pick up or drop off in

front of major attractions. Some of the most unique

sightseeing includes accessing locations that restrict

motor coaches, especially in historic city centres. Bring

appropriate walking shoes. Travelers must be medically

and physically fit. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

PARTICIPATION:

OC-Travel reserves the right to decline to accept or retain

any participant on any of its tours if, in its sole discretion,

it deems any such participant as being detrimental to the

tour and the well-being of the other travelers. In the event

that any participant is removed from a trip, OC-Travel’s

only obligation is to refund to that person that portion of

the payment allocable to unused services.

GRATUITIES:

Gratuities for your local guide, bus driver and hotel staff

are not included. They are 15 USD per person per day

($165 USD). This amount will be collected in cash by the

Tour Director on the first day of the tour.