Walking the Emmaus Trail from April 11 to 18, 2027

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!

  • The walks will be preceded and followed by a day in Jerusalem, at the traditional sites of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection.
  • We want to meet with communities in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and along the way, visiting the various sites associated with Emmaus: Abu Gosh, Nicopolis, and Motza.
  • This walk will include times for sharing and prayer.
  • We also hope these days will be rich with encounters among Christians from different churches and various countries
  • Embarking on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and along the road to Emmaus is a special experience that brings us to the heart of the Christian faith. This walk will also be a time of spiritual renewal
  • Note: The “Salesian Guesthouse” offers us a simple and unique experience in a very well-located setting, but it is not a hotel.

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PROGRAM

April 11

  • Meet at the “Salesian guesthouse”, 18 HaAyin Het St., Jerusalem, starting at
  • 4:00 p.m. to pick up your room keys.
  • 7:15 p.m. Meet for dinner
  • 8:30 p.m. First group meeting

April 12

  • Sharing the “Existential Emmaus Journeys”
  • Mount of Olives–Gethsemane
  • Walk along the Via Dolorosa toward the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
  • Dinner at the Salasian guesthouse

April 13

  • Tour of the Tomb Garden
  • Walk from the Tomb Garden to Motza, “Flavius Josephus’s Emmaus”
  • Tour of the Yellin House
  • Dinner at the Salasian guesthouse

April 14

  • Visit to the Abu Gosh Monastery, “the Emmaus of the Crusaders”.
  • Visit to the Saxum Center – Walk to Yad Hashmona
  • Visit to the “Biblical Garden” at Yad Hashmona
  • “Biblical meal” at Yad Hashmona

April 15

  • Walk from Neve Illan to Emmaus/Nicopolis, “Byzantine Emmaus”
  • Tour of the Byzantine church and the archaeological park
  • Dinner at the Salasianguesthouse. 

April 16

  • Meeting with a church leader in Jerusalem
  • Tour of various sites in Jerusalem
  • Dinner at the Salasian guesthouse

April 17

  • Bethlehem: Visit to the Basilica of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field
  • Meal at the WI’AM Center
  • Return to Jerusalem and free time
  • Reflection on the week
  • Festive meal at the Salasian guesthouse

April 18

  • Keys must be returned by 11:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • End of the organized trip.
  • Participants are responsible for arranging their own return to their home country

PRACTICAL INFORMATION*

  • The price starts from GBP 1’180 (from CHF 1’290,-)
  • The price includes 7 nights' accommodation in a twin room** on a half-board basis in a hostel, admission to sites, bus travel, and guides.
  • Cancellation: participants must have personal insurance.
  • Payment: a deposit of GBP 700 on confirmation (twin room) or GBP 800 GBP (single room).
  • Balance to be paid no later than March 10th, 2027, to JC2033: CCP 14-719937-0, IBAN : CH12 0900 0000 1471 9937 0. 
  • *Please review the general conditions on the registration form and the website.
  • Please refer to the general conditions on the registration form and on the brochure.
  • **Single room: GBP 180 extra per week.

Information leaflet
 

ORGANIZATION

Programme manager:
Martin Hoegger
+41 79 774 41 49
mhoegger@jc2033.world

Logistics Manager:
Barbara Allan 
emmaus@jc2033.world

JC2033: +41 76 241 38 55 

JC2033 follows the recommendations of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the situation in Israel. This means that if he advises against going there, the trip will be postponed. In this case, if you wish, your registration will be taken into account for the following year. Travel Advice - Israel. For British and American nationals, please click on the links below to find the recommendations for your country. 
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