Holy Land Catholic Tour8 Day ‐ 2018 Catholic Pilgrimage

Holy Land Catholic Tour

Days 1 & 2 ‐ USA to the Holy Land Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on anovernight flight. You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by ourairport representative and transferred to your Bethlehem hotel.Enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 3 ‐ Jericho & Bethlehem Journey to Jericho (considered the oldest city in the world) tovisit the ruins of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6:1).From Jericho, in the distance you can see the traditional site ofthe Temptation of Jesus (Matt.4:1). Visit Qasr‐el‐Yehud andrenew the baptism of Christ. In Bethlehem, visit the cave reveredas Jesus’ birthplace which now resides in the world’s oldestfunctioning church (Luke 2:1‐20). Celebrate Mass in St.Catherine's Church and gaze out over Shepherds’ Field, wherethe angels first proclaimed the Good News.

Day 4 ‐ Ein Karem, Emmaus & Nazareth Travel to Ein Karem, the village where John the Baptist was bornand the Virgin Mary visited Elisabeth prior to our Lord's birth(Luke 1:26‐40). See the Church of St. John, birthplace of John theBaptist, and celebrate Mass at the Church of the Visitation. InEmmaus, you’ll see the traditional site where Jesus appeared totwo disciples after His resurrection. Visit Nazareth, Jesus’boyhood home (Matt. 2:23)

Day 5 ‐ The Galilee Enjoy beautiful Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, andvisit the synagogue located on the site where Jesus taught(Matt.4:13, 23). Sail across the Sea of Galilee and experience aspecial onboard worship service. On the Mount of Beatitudes(Matt. 5‐7), listen to Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, and celebrateMass at the Church of the Beatitudes. At Tabgha, traditionallocation of the feeding of the 5,000, visit the Church of the Fishand the Loaves (Luke 9:10‐17). Take a moment to reflect and prayin the Chapel of the Primacy, where Peter professed hisdevotion to the risen Christ (John 21). Continue to Jerusalem forovernight.

Day 6 ‐ Jerusalem Be inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem (“theGolden City") as you stand on the Mount of Olives, the placefrom which Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after Hisresurrection (Acts 1:9‐12). Visit the Church of Pater Noster andcelebrate Mass in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesusprayed before His crucifixion (Matt. 26:36‐44). On Mount Zion,see the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus wasimprisoned the night of His arrest (Matt. 26:57‐65). Nearby is theUpper Room revered as the location of the Last Supper (Mark14:12‐26). Conclude your day by visiting the Church of theDormition of Mary.

Day 7 ‐ Jerusalem and the Old City Visit the Southern Wall Excavations of the Temple, including theTeaching Steps and the Western Wall. Take a leisurely strolldown the Cardo, the main street of the Old City where modernshops stand among ancient ones. View the Pool of Bethesda,where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle of healing (John 5:1‐31), and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne, renowned for itsbeautiful acoustics. At Herod’s Antonia Fortress, see whereJesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1‐11). Walk theVia Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and celebrate the Mass ofthe Resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Day 8 ‐ Return to USA

8 Day Pilgrimage

January 2, 9 . . . . . .$2,598February 6 . . . . . . .$2,698November 13 . . . . .$2,798

November 27 . . . . .$2,598December 4 . . . . . .$2,498

$2,498

YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES:Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing

Roundtrip International Airfare from New YorkAdditional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government TaxesSubject to change

Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Hotel Gratuities & Program FeesDaily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches

First Class Hotels & much more!

STARTING AT AN ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE OF

Select Your Departure DateAll inclusive prices based out of New York

Akron/Canton OH ..........$298Albuquerque NM..........$498Atlanta GA .....................$298Austin TX ......................$348Baltimore MD.................$298Birmingham AL ............$398Boise ID .........................$348Boston MA....................$198Cedar Rapids IA ............$398Charleston WV .............$398Charlotte NC..................$248Chicago IL ....................$298Cincinnati OH.................$398Cleveland/Akron OH....$298Colorado Springs CO.....$398Columbia SC ................$348Columbus OH ................$298Dallas/Ft. Worth TX......$398Dakotas .........................$498Dayton OH ....................$298Denver CO.....................$398Des Moines IA ..............$398Detroit MI .......................$298Fargo ND.......................$498Fayetteville AR...............$498Fort Lauderdale FL ......$298

Fort Myers FL ................$298Fort Wayne IN...............$398Grand Rapids MI............$398Green Bay WI ...............$398Greensboro NC..............$348Grnville/Sprtnbrg SC ...$398Honolulu HI ....................$898Houston TX...................$398Indianapolis IN ...............$348Jackson MS..................$398Jacksonville FL ..............$298Kansas City MO ...........$398Knoxville TN...................$348Las Vegas NV ...............$498Lexington KY .................$348Little Rock AR ..............$448Los Angeles ..................$398Louisville KY ................$398Memphis TN ..................$398Miami FL .......................$298Milwaukee WI ................$298Minn/St. Paul MN..........$398Mobile AL .......................$448Montgomery AL............$398Nashville TN ..................$298New Orleans LA ...........$298Norfolk VA......................$298

Oklahoma City OK .......$398Omaha or Lincoln NE ....$398Orlando FL....................$298Pensacola FL.................$348Phoenix AZ ...................$448Pittsburgh PA .................$248Portland OR..................$448Raleigh/Durham NC.......$298Reno NV........................$398Richmond VA .................$298Roanoke VA..................$348Rochester NY ................$198Sacramento CA............$498Salt Lake City UT...........$398San Antonio TX ............$448San Diego CA................$448San Francisco CA........$398Seattle/Tacoma WA .......$398St. Louis MO.................$298Tampa FL.......................$298Tri-Cities TN..................$348Tucson AZ......................$398Tulsa OK .......................$398Washington DC..............$198West Palm Beach FL ...$298Wichita KS .....................$398

Travel from a City Near You for a Little More:

Travel Protection Plan Premium Rates for all Tours

For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF429E

$ 0 to $1000 . . . . . . .$ 99$1001 to $1500 . . . . . . .$149$1501 to $2000 . . . . . . .$199$2001 to $2500 . . . . . . .$249

$2501 to $3000 . . . . . . .$299$3001 to $3500 . . . . . . .$349$3501 to $4000 . . . . . . .$399$4001 to $4500 . . . . . . .$449

$4501 to $5000 . . . . . . .$499$5001 to $5500 . . . . . . .$549$5501 to $6000 . . . . . . .$599$6001 to $6500 . . . . . . .$649

$6501 to $7000 . . . . . . .$699$7001 to $8000 . . . . . . .$799$8001 to $9000 . . . . . . .$899$9001 to $10,000 . . . . . .$999

Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost

This is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusionsand limitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition ofyou, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages(The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before thefinal payment due date for Your Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act ofwar. Other Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip dueto: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier forat least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destructionof your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid orrelief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passports or visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocationof military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coverage which fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations andexclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior to your purchase of the plan.This plan is underwrittenby: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200,Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart A *

Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip Cost

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart B

Accidental Death & Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . .$50,000Trip Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip CostTravel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Missed Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Baggage and Personal Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

Part A -Travel Arrangement Benefits are provided by Educational Travel Services.

Part B - Travel Protection Benefits are provided by United States Fire Insurance Co*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefitsunderwritten by United States Insurance Company.

Conditions and Limitations

THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE:• Roundtrip international airfare • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing• Entrance fees to sites visited (as listed in itinerary) • Breakfast & dinner daily • Hotel gratuities• Program fees • Fuel surcharges $600 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change)

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:• Extensions and Taxes & Tips on extensions • Optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure• Miscellaneous fees i.e. individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals & baggage fees• Love Offering for guide ($4 per person per day) and driver ($2.50 per person per day)• Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:Deposit Payment Amount Due Date____________________________________________________________________________________Registration deposit $300____________________________________________________________________________________2nd Deposit $1,500 105 days prior to departure____________________________________________________________________________________Final Payment Full Payment 75 days prior to departure

If paid after the due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed.____________________________________________________________________________________Travel Protection No later than 105 days prior to be in full effect.Premium Amount Travel protection premiums must be paid in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles.While we will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates maybe assigned as late as 30 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room,the following charges apply: $448 during the basic week.REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE:We welcome registrations after 105 days prior to departure. Registrations received between 104-90 daysprior will incur a $100 per person fee. Registrations received between 89-75 days prior will incur a $200 perperson fee. Registrations received between 74-60 days prior will incur a $400 per person fee. Registrationsreceived after 59 days prior or less will incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees willbe advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium hasbeen paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be awareof the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will becharged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will becharged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate intoa single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of totalcost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day ofdeparture, there will be no refund for any services not used.FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walkand travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, thoseneeding oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting totheir experiences. PASSPORT INFORMATION: Passport information must be submitted no later than 105 days prior to your trip. Failure to provide yourpassport information may result in change fees or denial of travel. Discrepancies in information may resultin change fees, delays in receiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. PRICE INCREASES:All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations,fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition,you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential governmentimposed taxes and fees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, we do not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once"printed", airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destinationwill be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you depart from a differentcity than your group or travelling companion, or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may fly on a differentscheduled flight.FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. We are not responsible for suchchanges or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making yourown flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchangedwithout large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour.These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. You mayalso incur optional fees i.e. food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc. DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airlinefees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in thisbrochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes inairline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive oneor two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on alldeparture dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; singlerooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 2/28/17. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for us to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on videotape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice,comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitationfor any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which we deem appropriate, unlessthe registrant or guardian otherwise notifies us in writing prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, we act only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportationand other travel services and in no event shall we be liable for failure by any such supplier to render anytransportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. We assume no liability for injury,death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willfulact or omission of any suppliers of service. We do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to yourtour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold us harmless for any defect in any vehicle,plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civiluprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party.