HOLYLAND GAB FR DIFAZIO N BONELA NOV PRELIMINARY

Announcing Pilgrimage to the
Holy Sepulchre Basilica, Jerusalem
HOLY LAND
2014 SAVE-THE-DATE
Preliminary Flyer!
November 10-19, 2014
Estimated Cost per person in twin from Jacksonville
$3,475**
That’s $2,900 + $575 air taxes & fuel charges (Effective 11/13, subject to change.)
Led by:
Fr. Silverio “Sal” Di Fazio
St. Paul Catholic Church-Riverside, Jacksonville, FL
&
Join us on a
wonderful pilgrimage to the
Holy Land in November 2014.
Visit the holy sites where
Our Lord Jesus, His Mother Mary
and the Apostles walked, prayed
and lived their earthly lives!
Fr. Anthony Bonela
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL
Hosted by:
Sr. Joan Gabbin, SFCC
Daily Mass will be celebrated during the pilgrimage.
Estimated Cost Includes: Round trip air from
Jacksonville; 8 nights accommodations as described on
itinerary sharing twin bedded rooms with private bath;
full breakfast & dinner daily; comprehensive daily
sightseeing with English speaking guides; entrance fees
to sites visited; daily liturgy schedule planned; hotel
taxes & services; porterage of one bag per person; air
taxes & fuel ($575 in November 2013, subject to
increase until tickets are issued in October 2014).
Single Room Supplement: $750
**$3475 is estimated price.
Exact price will be established
in January 2014.
NOT INCLUDED: Items not specified above, e.g. lunches; optional
sightseeing; optional cancellation insurance ($195 premium covers
cancellation penalties in event of sudden medical emergencies will
be offered on final invoice), group gratuities ($95 per person will be
collected prior to departure); items of a personal nature, passport
fees; visa fees for non U.S. citizens; if there are additional air taxes
& fuel surcharges will be added to final invoice.
To reserve your place,
deposit $100 per person now.
It is fully refundable if you cancel
prior to February 1, 2014, when
final price flyer is published.
$400 per person
2nd payment is due by
Friday, March 28, 2014.
Final payment is due August 10, 2014.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 904-280-7321 (Sister Joan)
BOOKING FORM
GRP # 1439 Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. DiFazio & Fr. Bonela . I (we) give my (our) deposit(s) to reserve place, first come-first served.
($100 per person x __# of persons = $_____) . Please send finalized cost and flyer in January 2014.
Check payable to: GTA TOURS
Name: (Mr./Mrs./Ms) ________________________________________
Please PRINT official, legal first & last name as on passport, no nicknames!
Mail to:
Address: ___________________________________________________
Sr. Joan Grace Gabbin
PO Box 931
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________
___Twin Room
___Single Room @ $750 Supplement __Triple Room
Sharing room with ___________________________________________
TEL: Home _____________
Cell_________________
E Mail: ________________________________
Your Date of Birth (mo/day/year): ___/___/_____
U.S. Passport required, valid until May 10, 2015 or beyond.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. DIFAZIO & FR. BONELA NOV. 2014
NOV 10/MON -DEPART JACKSONVILLE.
NOV 11/TUE - ARRIVE TEL AVIV AIRPORT/
TIBERIAS. On arrival, meet English-speaking, Christian guide and transfer to first class lake front hotel
in Tiberias, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. (B,D) RON BEACH HOTEL
www.ronbeachhotel.com or similar
NOV 12/WED-GALILEE. Sail across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, center of Jesus' ministry, today
containing the ruins of St Peter's house, an ancient
synagogue and Byzantine chapel. Visit the Church of
St. Peter's Primacy and Tabgha, site of the Miracle of
Loaves and Fishes. In the afternoon, ascend the
Mount of Beatitudes to celebrate Mass. (B,D)
NOV 13/THU—GALILEE (NAZARETH). Today, visit
Cana, site of Jesus’s first miracle, where married couples can renew wedding vows and all can pray for
parents and spouses. Continue to Jesus’ boyhood
town of Nazareth. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, visit St Joseph Church, Mary’s Well, the Synagogue of the Holy Family. In the afternoon, ascend
Mount Tabor by private taxis to pray at the site where
Jesus' Transfiguration is commemorated. (B,D)
NOV 14/FRI - GALILEE/JERICHO.
In private
taxis, ascend Mount Tabor for Mass where Jesus'
Transfiguration is commemorated. Stop along the
River Jordan to commemorate Jesus’ baptism. Continue to Jericho, the oldest city on earth, located on a
delightful oasis close to the River Jordan. Enjoy an
overnight at a great resort hotel.
(B,D)
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
NOV
15/SAT—JERICHO/JERUSALEM.
Visit
Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Time permitting enjoy a “float” in the Dead Sea, the
lowest place on earth. Continue via the wilderness of
Judea, stopping at Good Samaritan Inn up to the Holy
City of Jerusalem. Spend 4 nights at a marvelous
property across the street from the Old City in the
heart of Jerusalem. (B,D) NOTRE DAME CENTER
www.notredamecenter.org
Enjoy Sailing Across the Sea of Galilee!
NOV 16/SUN –JERUSALEM. Drive to the Mount of
Olives for an outstanding view of the city and surrounding area. Visit the Place of the Ascension, the
Church of Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit. Visit the
tomb of the Virgin (the Church of the Assumption),
Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations.
Continue to Mount Zion: the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu, King’s David’s Tomb, and the Cenacle (Place
of the Last Supper) and Dormition Abbey. (B,D)
NOV 17/MON - JERUSALEM (BETHLEHEM).
In
the morning visit Bethlehem. See Nativity Basilica,
St. Catherine Church and Shepherds' Field. In the
afternoon, take an excursion to Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John the Baptist and site of the Visitation. (B,D)
NOV 18/TUE—JERUSALEM. Visit the Western Wall
and Temple Mount. Visit the Church of St. Anne, the
Pool of Bethesda and the Sisters of Sion to see the
excavations of the pavement "Lithostrotos". Make
the Way of the Cross, along the Via Dolorosa to Holy
Sepulchre Basilica, site of Calvary and the Tomb. In
the afternoon visit Emmaus, where the Risen Lord
was recognized in the breaking for the Bread.
Enjoy a
festive farewell dinner tonight at a
local restaurant. (B,D)
NOV 19/WED–ARRIVE
VILLE.
BACK
IN
JACKSON-
B-Breakfast; D-Dinner
Itinerary & Hotels Subject to Modification
GENERAL CONDITIONS
TOUR PRICING reflects a cash discount, there is a 3.5 % surcharge for payment by credit card –
Mastercard or Visa.
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Regularly scheduled economy class service on any IATA or ARC
carrier. Air transportation based on fares in effect NOVEMBER’13, subject to change.
TARIFF & EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS: All tour prices herein are quoted in U.S. dollars
and are based on tariffs and exchange levels in effect NOVEMBER’13. Rates are subject to
adjustment in the event of any changes in these tariffs and exchange levels.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Rooms with two beds and private facilities throughout.
DOCUMENTS: Carry valid U.S. passport and another photo ID.
RESPONSIBILITY: The travel agent and the tour operator, GTA TOURS, LLC, POB 1008,
Madison, CT 06443, Tel: 203-245-8980, or their agents act(s) only as agent(s) in all matters
connected with the making and securing of reservations for transportation, accommodations, tours
and/or other arrangements and assumes no responsibility for liability in connection with the service of
any train, vessel carriage, aircraft or other conveyance which is used, either wholly or in part, in the
performance of its duty to the passengers; neither this travel agency nor any of its representatives
shall be, or become liable for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss accident, delay or
irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through neglect or
default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which ticket or coupons
CANCELLATIONS: $100 per person is fully refundable if you canel prior to have been issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable, for any reason whatsoever, to
Feb 1, 2014. Thereafter cancellation fees apply for cancellations received in alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made. Additional expenses if any, shall
be borne by the passengers; conversely, refund will be made to the passengers if any saving is
writing up to 120 days prior to departure less a $125 non-refundable fee. In effected thereby. Also, in the event that sufficient persons are not secured for a particular tour, we
addition, airline tickets are nonrefundable from the day they are issued, which is reserve the right to cancel said tour, and a refund of monies paid will release the company of any
sometimes several months before departure. Cancellation fees: 119-60 days further obligation. All arrangements for accommodations, transportation and sightseeing are made by
prior: $1300; 59-46 days prior: $2000; 45-0 day prior: up to total cost. Optional the tour operator and/or their agents. The passage contract in use by companies, when issued, shall
Cancellation Insurance purchased with final payment is recommended to cover constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchase of these tours and/or passage by
the airlines concerned and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours
medical emergency of self/family member.
are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on
BAGGAGE: One (1) standard size checked suitcase and carry-on that will fit under aircraft seat. board their conveyance.
GRP 1439 Printed November 2013
GROUP SIZE: Rates herein are based on a minimum of 31 passengers.

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