Western (Wailing) Wall – Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28: Jerusalem Another day in Jerusalem, visiting the Western (Wailing) Wall, Temple Mount, Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock, the Cotton Merchants’ Market and the Pool of Siloam. See Mount Zion, King David’s tomb, and the Last Supper Room. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Wednesday, May 29: Jerusalem Enjoy a full day in Bethlehem, seeing the Church of the Nativity, the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the Shepherds’ Field and Crusader Hall. Then visit the Herodium, Herod’s desert palace. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Thursday, May 30: Departure A full day free in Jerusalem before we transfer to Tel Aviv for the journey home. (Breakfast) Last Supper Room – Jerusalem
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TOUR PRICE:Fees are based on tariffs and currency exchange rates in effect in July 2018, and are subject to change should there be a rate revision prior to departure. The tour price of $5,199* is based on a minimum of 30 passengers. Cancellation of the pilgrimage is possible if fewer than 30 sign up. ACCOMMODATIONS: Pilgrims stay in first class hotels, based on double occupancy with private facilities. Single room supplement is $825, based on availability. Requests for a roommate will be accommodated, when possible, but are not guaranteed. The single-room supplement will be assessed if a roommate is not available when the group is finalized. MEALS: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided as indicated in the itinerary. TIPS AND TAXES: Extra costs normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills as “services” are included in tour price, as are all government and local taxes on hotels and meals. Airport fees, departure taxes and fuel surcharges are not included, and will be billed at time of ticketing. SIGHTSEEING: Travel will be by modern, air-conditioned motor coach, including services of English-speaking guide and entrance fees paid to all sites on itinerary. Masses at churches indicated are subject to availability. NOT INCLUDED: 1) Optional travel insurance is not included. Enclosed insurance recommendation form must be signed to acknowledge that you have read the recommendation. 2) Also not included are meals not included in itinerary, plus laundry, wines, liquors, sightseeing or services other than those specifically listed, items of a personal nature, and excess baggage charges. 3) *Airport fees, departure taxes and fuel surcharges are calculated at the prevailing rate at the time of ticketing, and will be billed at that time. ASSISTANCE: Pilgrims who require personal assistance must be accompanied by a paying passenger who will provide that assistance. DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION: A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure reservations, all of which will be applied to the price of the tour, with the balance to be paid in full no later than April 5, 2019. Written cancellations must be received by OCP Pilgrimages prior to March 4, 2019 to receive a refund. Participants who cancel after March 4, 2019, or after registration has been closed, are responsible for the entire cost of the pilgrimage. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip air transportation is provided between Portland/Tel Aviv and Tel Aviv /Portland in economy class jet via United Air Lines. If pilgrims cancel after March 4, or after tickets are written, whichever comes first, 100 percent of airfare will be forfeited by passenger. All airfares are subject to government approval and may change without notice. INSURANCE: We recommend everyone purchase travel insurance. We urge this because insurance is not included in the tour price. Because of the cost of medical care outside the United States, and since Medicare does not provide coverage outside the U.S., there is the possibility that your own insurance provider may not cover you. Additionally, high costs are associated with escorted air evacuation. A Travel Insurance Recommendation form was mailed to you with the registration form. Both forms must be signed and returned to OCP Pilgrimages with your initial deposit. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: OCP Pilgrimages and participating tour operators operate the land tours as agents of the hotels, bus operators, sightseeing contractors and others who provide the actual land and sea arrangements. They are not liable for any act, omission, delay, injury, loss, damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these arrangements. Air carriers and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board. The contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of the tours and/or passage. MISCELLANOUS FEES: All changes must be received in writing and may incur a charge for each revision. Deposits received after March 4, 2019 may incur a late registration fee. LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary because of emergencies or extenuating circumstances beyond our control. Tour 2019-038
For more information or to register contact: Carol Percin 800-547-8992 or
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PO Box 18030 Portland, Oregon 97218-0030
Holy Land
Basilica of the Annunciation
OCP Pilgrimages invites you to accompany us on pilgrimage May 19–31, 2019 $5,199* Fr. John Kerns, pastor at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego, will lead the 13day pilgrimage. Mass will be celebrated daily.
Sunday, May 19:
Saturday, May 25: Jerusalem
Depart Portland for Tel Aviv, Israel.
A full day of sightseeing in Jerusalem. See the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Ascension, Gethsemane, the Lions’ Gate, the Tomb of the Prophets, and the Via Dolorosa. Have Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and walk on the ramparts of the Old City Walls. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Monday, May 20: Tel Aviv Arrive in Tel Aviv. Transfer to our hotel for rest and relaxation. (Dinner)
Sunday, May 26: Jerusalem Begin with Mass at the Abu Gosh Benedictine Monastery, the Church of the Resurrection. Continue to the Church of the Visitation in Ein Karem, and visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. Finish the day at Masada National Park before returning to Jerusalem for overnight. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Church of the Mount of Beatitudes – Sea of Galilee
St. Peter’s Church – Jaffa
Tuesday, May 21: Tel Aviv Morning sightseeing in Jaffa. See St. Peter’s Church, Fisherman’s Harbour and Andromeda Rock, and an outside view of Simon the Tanner’s house. Then drive the short distance to the Caesarea National Park for the archaeological ruins, including the Roman theater, the Herodian Amphitheater, the Byzantine Street and the beachfront Roman aqueduct. Return to Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Wednesday, May 22: Sea of Galilee
Friday, May 24: Jerusalem
Start the day with Mass at Elijah’s Chapel. Follow part of the Via Maris to Megiddo, which the Book of Revelation mentions as the location of the Final Battle. Visit Mount Tabor and the Basilica of the Transfiguration. Then continue to our hotel on the Sea of Galilee. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Start today in Cana, where we see the Franciscan Wedding Church and Mount of Beatitudes before continuing to Nazareth. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Holy Grotto, St. Joseph’s workshop, the Old City market, Synagogue Church and Mary’s Well. Continue to Jerusalem. (Breakfast and Dinner) Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Jerusalem
Thursday, May 23: Sea of Galilee Begin today at Beit Yigal Allon Museum in Kibbutz Ginosar, viewing a boat from Jesus’ time which was found recently when the level of the Sea of Galilee dropped. Then on to Capernaum to visit the Church of the Mount of Beatitudes, the synagogue and Peter’s house. Continue to the site of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River near Kinneret Moshava. Finish the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Monday, May 27: Jerusalem Today visit Jericho, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Ascend the Mount of Temptation by cable car, and view the Zacchaeus Tree. Then visit the Qumran National Park, site of the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea before returning towards Jerusalem, visiting Bethany, where Lazarus was raised from the dead, and the Church of Bethphage. (Breakfast and Dinner) Synagogue Church – Nazereth
