WHY?

Almost 2000 years ago, two disciples, walking between Jerusalem and Emmaus, had an encounter that changed them forever. To prepare for the celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the resurrection of Christ, JC2033 invites you to walk along this path which is so important for all Christians! 

• This walk will be preceded by two days in Jerusalem, in the traditional places of the events of Jesus' death and resurrection
• We want to walk with Christians from Jerusalem and meet the communities on the roads to Emmaus, visiting the various places identified with Emmaus: Motza, Abu Gosh and Nicopolis
• This walk will be punctuated by times of sharing and prayer
• We also hope that these days will be rich in encounters between Christians from different churches and countries 
• Living the Easter season in Jerusalem and on the road to Emmaus is a special experience that centers us on the heart of the Christian faith. This walk will also be a spiritual renewal

 A Surprise on The Route...

PROGRAMME

Sunday 16 April 2023

Arrival at the Hotel - evening meal and first group meeting

 

Monday 17 April 

In Jerusalem, following Jesus in his passion 

Prayer at the Hermitage of Gethsemane 

Meditation on the Stations of the Cross 

Basilica of the Resurrection and Holy Sepulcher

 

Tuesday 18 April 

Walk from Neve Illan to Emmaus/Nicopolis, the "Byzantine Emmaus" (14 km)

Visiting the communities at the end of the road

 

Wednesday 19 April 

In the morning, interview with a church leader 

Visit to the baptismal site near Jericho

Visit to a Christian project in Jericho

 

Thursday 20 April 

Visit to the Abu Gosh Monastery ("the Emmaus of the Crusaders") and the Saxum Center 

Walk on the Emmaus trail to Yad Hashmona (3 km) 

Visit to the "Bible Garden" and "Biblical meal”

 

Friday 21 April 

Walk along the Emmaus Trail from the "Garden Tomb" to Motza, "The Emmaus of Archeologists" (9 km) 

Visit to the ancient synagogue in Motza

Saturday 22 April

Evaluation of the week, free day in Jerusalem

Sending out, at the Cenacle (Upper Room)

 

Sunday April 23

End of the week

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Price of the stay: CHF 990.-
• The price includes: 7 nights accommodation  at the Salesian Guesthous, with half board (twin room), entrance to the sites, bus travel and guides
• The price does not include drinks and lunches
  
• Accommodation in the Salesian Guesthouse
• Supplement for single room: CHF 200.-
• Airplane flight is the responsibility of each participant
• Formalities: passport required (valid for six months after the return date)
• Cancellation insurance: participants must have personal insurance
• Payment: a deposit of CHF 500.- upon confirmation. Balance to be paid before January 30, 2023 to JC2033 IBAN: CH12 0000 1471 9937 0
• Cancellation: Any cancellation must be notified in writing to the organizers. Cancellation fees will be charged if the cancellation takes place after January 30, 2023
• The program is subject to change depending on unforeseen events
• Health and Safety measures dependent on the decisions of the authorities during this period

The Old City of Jerusalem

 

 

Organization and information

JC2033: +41 21 999 2033

Responsible: Martin Hoegger +41 79 774 41 49

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www.jc2033.world

 

Find out more

Read about Martins trip in 2019: The chronicles of Emmaus 2019 - Blog Entry

Read about our first JC2033 tour in 2020: Chronicles of the road to Emmaus 2020 - Blog Entry

Download our: Emmaus way travel guide of 2020: