Deepen Your Faith in the Holy Land, 11 Days

Meet with the fellow pilgrims at the airport and take your flight to Tel Aviv.

Arrive to Tel Aviv airport, meet with your guide and driver. Embark on an exciting journey from Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and head towards our lovely hotel in Tiberias/Nazareth. Indulge in a scrumptious dinner and rest well for the night.

We will embark on a spiritual journey to various biblical sites. Reflect on the humanity and divinity of Christ at the location of the Transfiguration in Mount Tabor. Our next stop will be Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, where we will visit Mary’s Well and the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel announced the good news to the Virgin Mary. We will attend the Celebration of Eucharist before exploring the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph, believed to be the workshop and home of the Holy Family. Our final destination will be Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water into wine. Our journey will conclude with a delicious dinner and overnight stay in Tiberias.

We will start our day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a journey to the Mount of Beatitudes. Here, Jesus delivered his Great Sermon on the Mount, inspiring generations with his wisdom and compassion. Our next destination is Tabgha, where Jesus performed the miracle of feeding 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish. We will also visit St. Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus appointed Peter as the church’s leader, a testament to the importance of leadership and faith. Following our optional lunch, we will continue our pilgrimage to Capernaum, the starting point of Jesus’ ministry. Here, see the synagogue where Jesus taught and gave his Sermon on the Bread of Life. Finally, a serene boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, experiencing the natural beauty that Jesus himself once witnessed. Our day will end at Tiberias Hotel; enjoy a hearty dinner and restful overnight stay.

An incredible journey to Mount Carmel, where history was made, and faith was strengthened. We start our day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before heading to the site of Elijah’s epic victory over the prophets of Baal. We visit Stella Maris Church, where Elijah once lived, and experience the beauty of the Eucharist. Afterwards, take in the stunning panoramic views of Haifa Bay and the Baha’i Gardens before going to Akko. Here, we will discover the rich history of the Old City, Crusader Fortress, and Bazaar. In this very place, the Siege of Acre occurred in 1291, marking the end of further crusades to the Levant. Have some free time to wander and explore before we return to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

We will begin our day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a journey to Jericho, the oldest city in the world, where Joshua achieved victory. Here, many experienced the miraculous power of the Lord Jesus, including Bartimaeus, who regained his sight, and Zacchaeus, the wealthy man who found salvation. Our visit to The Franciscan Church of the Good Shepherd for the Celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) will honor Jesus for being the Good Shepherd to these individuals. This church is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and is a must-see destination in Jericho. As we go to the baptismal site of Jesus (Qasr El Yahud) on the river Jordan, we will pass by the Beit She’an archaeological site. After an optional lunch, we will continue our journey to visit the Sycamore Tree, where Zacchaeus climbed, to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Finally, our day will culminate in a visit to the Mount of Temptations, where Jesus was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:8). We will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the inspiring experiences of the day.

After checking out of the hotel, we will visit the Church of the Nativity, which marks the birthplace of Jesus Christ. We will proceed to the Grotto of the Nativity, where a silver star beneath the altar marks the spot of His birth. Then, we’ll explore Saint Catherine’s Church and Saint Jerome’s Cave. After lunch, we’ll visit the Church of Milk Grotto and Shepherd Fields, where we will celebrate Mass and see the soot marks of fires that shepherds lit to keep warm. Finally, we will return to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

We will visit Bethany, where Jesus performed the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus. Later, we will visit St. Lazarus Roman Catholic Church and participate in the Eucharist Celebration (Mass) on the original mosaic floor. Our journey will continue to the Dead Sea, where we will have the opportunity to float, and then visit Qumran, where the 2,000-year-old ruins from the days of the Second Temple remain and where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Finally, we will return to Jerusalem for dinner and rest at the hotel.

We will begin our day with breakfast at the hotel and then head to the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection. From there, visit the Pater Noster Church, where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Our next stop will be at Dominus Flevit, a church commemorating where Jesus wept for Jerusalem, where we’ll celebrate Eucharist (Mass). Our journey will then take us down to the Garden of Gethsemane, where we’ll visit the Church of All Nations, the site of the “Rock of Agony,” where Jesus prayed alone on the night of His arrest. We’ll take some time to reflect on Christ’s agony that He experienced. After an optional lunch, we’ll tour Saint Ann’s Church and the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the disabled man. Finally, we’ll walk the Via Dolorosa and reflect upon the Stations of the Cross as we travel through the markets of the old city to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Calvary, and Jesus’ tomb site. Our day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Jerusalem. May this day be filled with peace, reflection, and inspiration as we follow the footsteps of Jesus.

Join us on a journey through history as we explore the sacred sites of Mount Zion. We will start our day at the Church of the Dormition, where Mary, Mother of Jesus, peacefully passed away. Our next destination will take us to the “Upper Room,” the Cenacle, where Jesus and His disciples shared their Last Supper. As we continue our pilgrimage, we will visit Saint Peter Gallicantu, where Jesus was once imprisoned before facing the Council in Jerusalem. Here, we will reflect on Peter’s Denial of Christ and the lessons we can learn from it. After a lovely lunch, we will pay our respects at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial, and visit the Knesset and Menorah. Our day will conclude with a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in Jerusalem.

Following breakfast at the hotel, we’ll check from our hotel and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.