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Sample of Catholic Pilgrimage
A fascinating 8-day tour combining visits to sacred Christian sites with other historical attractions
Jesus Trail – Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
In advance of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Israel in May, the Ministry of Tourism started placing signage along the 65 km "Jesus Trail." This enchanting route winds its way from Nazareth through Sepphoris, Cana, the Arbel Cliffs, Tabgha, Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River.
A Holy Land Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of the Virgin Mary
Experience a spiritual journey of personal discovery and reaffirmation while tracing the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, within the Biblical landscape in which she lived, rejoiced and sorrowed.
The Gospel Trail: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
The Gospel Trail offers a golden opportunity to discover the cradle of Christianity in the Galilee. Follow the trail down the paths Jesus is believed to have taken when he left his childhood town of Nazareth for Capernaum, located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee and which became his center of ministry. The main portion of the trail will open in the spring of 2011 and the rest will open by year end.
Cycling in biblical sites
This seven day tour will take you to the well known sites of the Galilee, mentioned in the Old and New Testament. From Mt. Carmel to the sea of Galilee; from First Kings to the Gospel of John; from Elijah & Deborah to Jesus of Nazareth. Ride through the villages of the region, some of them places of pilgrimage for the past two thousand years.
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