Pilgrimage - World Council of Independent Christian Churches

Pricing for the 2008 Pilgrimage is $2,320.00 per person single occupancy in US Dollars.
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Listed below is our Itinerary for the 2008 WCICC Holy Land Pilgrimage.

World Council of

WCICC

Independent Christian Churches

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel

February 15th-24th 2008

The Bible Comes Alive

Greetings!

Stop putting it off. So many believers still have not seen the Holy land. What are you waiting for? Stay at the best hotels and eat the best Mediterranean food. If you have ever been on a WCICC pilgrimage you know it will be the time of your life. Start planning today! We are giving you one full years notice on this trip so set your calendar today. Remember you as a WCICC Pastor can come free of charge if you bring your Congregation. (Ask for details)

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. John Lupoli

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel Day 1

Our jumbo jet will give us a comfortable non stop flight to the Land of the Bible. Dinner will be served as we wing our way across the Atlantic Ocean.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 2

Day 2 - TEL AVIV

Following immigration and customs formalities we claim our luggage and depart the airport to be met by our
guide and driver. We will transfer to our hotel nearby for overnight.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 3

Day 3 - HAIFA, MUKHARAKA, MEGIDDO, TIBERIAS

Our first stop as we travel north will be Caesarea by the
Sea, once capital of the Roman province, and see the Roman and Crusader remains and the harbor from which St. Paul was taken prisoner to Rome. Continue to Mt. Carmel at Haifa. We leave Haifa via the Carmel
viewing the Druze villages and then to Mukhraka for a spectacular view of the northern region. Proceed to Megiddo overlooking the Jezreel Valley and considered the Armageddon of the New Testament. Then to the Jordan River for baptismal service. Dinner and overnight
at our hotel in Tiberias.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 4

Day 4 - GALILEE, BOAT RIDE, CAPERNAUM, TABGHA, MT. OF BEATITUDES AND GOLAN

HEIGHTS
This morning we take our boat ride from Tiberias to Capernaum; there you will see an ancient synagogue and St. Peter’s house which was later converted into a church. Also by the shore you will visit Tabgha with the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy and the ancient mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount is remembered. In the afternoon we visit Safed, the center of Cabals, see the Old Quarters and artists colony. Head up the Golan Heights to the Good Fence at Metulla. To the Springs of Banias, also known as Caesarea Phillipi where Peter said “Thou are the Christ.” We will reach Mt. Hermon before returning to the hotel.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 5

Day 5 BET SHEAN, NAZARETH, JERICHO,

JERUSALEM
After a hearty Israeli breakfast we leave Tiberias down the Jordan River Rift and visit Bet Shean, biblical Scythopolis to the Roman Theatre, paved road and the excavations. Then go to Nazareth and see the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Continue to Jericho to see the excavations of the oldest city in the world. View Mt. of Temptation and Elisha’s Well. We travel via The Old Roman Road to Jerusalem passing the Good Samaritan Inn. Dinner at our hotel.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 6

Day 6 -MT. OF OLIVES, GETHSEMANE, KIDRON

VALLEY, MT. ZION AND BETHLEHEM
We drive to Mt. of Olives for a panoramic view of Old Jerusalem. See the Place of Ascension and the Pater Noster Church. As we walk down the Palm Sunday
Road passing the Church of the Dormition we visit the Church of All Nations with the ancient olive trees and the Garden of Gethsemane. Our walk down the Kidron Valley takes us to the Pool of Siloam and St. Peter in Gallicantu built over the palace of the High Priest Caiphas. On Mt. Zion we visit the Upper Room and the Tomb of King David. From here we continue to Bethlehem and see the Church of the Nativity, and below it the stable-cave of Jesus Birth. Back to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 7

Day 7 OLD CITY, TEMPLE AREA AND CHRISTIAN

SHRINES
Today’s tour begins as we enter the Old City through the Dung Gate to visit the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), view the Temple area with the Al-Aksa mosque and the Dome of the Rock where Abraham was going to sacrifice his son. Time to visit the Jewish Quarter and see the Cardo, the Burnt House as well as the excavations of the City of David. We see the Pool of Bethesda where the angel ruffled the water, and St. Anne’s Church, traditional birthplace of Jesus mother. Visit the Convent of Zion Sisters as we pass the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We leave the Old City through the Bazaars and continue to Gordon’s Calvary, the place of a skull and the Garden Tomb. We will have a communion service here before going to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 8

Day 8 -BETHANY, QUMRAN, DEAD SEA AND

MASADA
Drive to Bethany, home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. See the wine press and Lazarus’ Tomb. Continue to visit Qumran where the Essene enclave was and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden. Drive along the shore of the Dead Sea onto Ein Gedi and then to Masada, the last stronghold of Jewish resistance to the Romans.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 9

Day 9 -ISRAEL MUSEUM, MODEL OF THE OLD

CITY AND EIN KAREM
We visit the Israel museum and view the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to the Model of Old Jerusalem as it was during the period of the Second Temple which stood at the time of Jesus. Continue to Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist.

WCICC Pilgrimage to Israel - Day 10

Day 10 -Depart for the States

We enjoy our final meal and continue to the airport for our flight home. Returning home with unforgettable memories and new friends that are forever. Say Shalom (goodbye) to Israel until your next trip
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Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents. Taxes; All local taxes are included in the cost, except those assessed by airport authorities and border crossings. Hotels; Hotel rooms will be provided in accordance with the itinerary. All rooms are standard twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower. Room assignments, are made by the local hotel management on run of the house basis. Location, size and view may vary. PASSPORTS and VISAS; Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents.(WCICC with provide sponsor letters for visa's to existing members only).

Hotels Hotel rooms will be provided in accordance with the itinerary. All rooms are standard twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower. Room assignments, are made by the local hotel management on run of the house basis. Location, size and view may vary. PASSPORTS and VISAS Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents. Taxes All local taxes are included in the cost, except those assessed by airport authorities and border crossings.

Pricing for the complete package includes:
-Round trip air from NYC

-8 nights in first class, tourist class hotels

-breakfast and dinner daily

-ALL TIPS AND TAXES (hotels/restaurants included)
Pricing is $2,320.00 per person US Dollars.

If you are a church or church group there is one person free for each ten confirmed flyers.
(Example - A pastor bringing 20 church members will earn a free ticket for the pastor and spouse)

Reservations and full payment must be made by December 12, 2007.

To hold a seat requires The non-refundable deposit of $500.00 US and must be made at reservation confirmation.

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