Journeys of Faith | FOLLOWING THE GOSPEL TRAIL - Apr. 2023

FOLLOWING THE GOSPEL TRAIL

April 01, 2023 - April 18, 2023

17 days

Booking deadline: April 01, 2023

HOLY WEEK IN THE HOLY LAND

Countries: Israel and Turkey (18 days)

About the Chaplain

Fr. Phil Estrella, OMI

Fr Phil is from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI).

OMI is a missionary religious congregation in the Catholic Church. It was founded on January 25, 1816, by Eugène de Mazenod, a French priest born in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France on August 1, 1782, who was later be recognized as a Catholic saint.


Fr. Phil has lead several pilgrimages with us through the years.


Places to Visit

Israel

  • Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mt. of Olives, Sea of Galilee, Mt. Zion, Haifa, Cana, Nazareth, Banias, Capernaum, Jericho and more!

Turkey

  • Istanbul: See the Old City: the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and the museum of the majestic 6th century Hagia Sophia Church. Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Meryem Ana: Visit Virgin Mary’s House in Meryem Ana. Collect some holy water from the Sacred Spring.
  • Ephesus: one of the biggest and richest excavation areas of the world, to visit its agoras, library, Odeon, bath houses and theatre.
  • Other areas: Canakkale, Pergamon, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Isparta, Konya & Cappadocia and more!

Inclusions

Round-trip economy class airfare on Emirates (subject to change)

High quality deluxe hotels on twin or triple-sharing basis

Three sumptuous local meals a day, except beverages

Tours on air-conditioned motor-coach and entrance fees to sites

Airport-hotel transfers, only if arriving and departing with the group, and porterage of one luggage at hotels

Services of an English-speaking tour guide all throughout

Services of a pilgrimage chaplain

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Hear it from our Clients

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Million thanks from the bottom of my heart for paving the way towards the fulfillment of the major goal of this pilgrimage which is to encounter the Lord. I have strengthened my spirituality and will work hard continously for a sustained spiritual life."

Ma. Alodia Fontanilla
Holy Land pilgrimage 2019

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Thank you Journeys of Faith for taking care of us (batch Mar4-17, 2018) very well from the pre-departure, food, accomodation, transportation, to crossing the borders, and for giving us a truly meaningful spiritual experience we will remember forever! What a beautiful pilgrimage it was!

Ivy Ellen Benzonan
Journeys to the Land of Bible

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I am so happy I joined your pilgrimage. More than friends, I found a family in your travel agency. I am looking forward to my next trip with you.

Naila Bueno
Journeys to the Land of Bible

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I just came from the Marian pilgrimage trip the other night. It was so fulfilling. People keep asking me which was my favorite part, and I keep answering "everyday". Of course I loved Fatima and Lourdes, but everyday we were brought to Churches I have barely heard of and I am astounded that they are not as popular as the former! Each day was a refreshing surprise. Words cannot described how immensely happy I am that I took this trip and how awed I am at the majestic beauty of each place. I felt Mother Mary's loving embrace throughout the trip and I want to be there forever. Thank you Journeys of Faith.

Liezl Cordova-Dayao
Marian Journeys

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Thank you Journeys of Faith for that very memorable experience we had. Other people may have been saying that the package was expensive but i would say "worth it" is not even enough for the experience that we had during the pilgrimage gaining new friends who had been a new family for us as well. Everything was in order and well taken cared of by our angels Dana, Marites and Tito Willy. Our gratitude to you and we hope to journey again with you. God bless us all.

Rowena Esmile-Goloso
Journeys to the Land of Bible

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The personal care of the owner, Arlina, was much appreciated. The Holy Land pilgrimage was well-curated. Accommodations were excellent. The guides were articulate and were able to help us to cut through queues. Overall, a wonderful, enlightening experience. Will definitely go on another tour with them.

Charmes Vaflor Canillas
Journeys to the Land of Bible

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This is the best holy land tour around, hands down, It was such an enlightening trip that opened my eyes. I felt like I jumped into the Bible and lived the pilgrimage experience. The tour guides were all professional and super knowledgeable, all the hotels and food are top notch! As well as getting the best prices for your souvenirs. Thank you Luigi and Zarah for such a memorable experience! Hopefully to catch one of your euro tours next thank you and god bless!!!

Chris Honda (Las Vegas NV)

Chris Honda
Christmas in Bethlehem

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