Exploring the Holy Land – Israel
Galilee • Nazareth • Bethlehem • Magdala • Capernaum • Jerusalem • Cana • Masada
“A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land”
Walk in the footsteps of Christ through the sacred land where our faith began. From Nazareth and Bethlehem to the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem, experience the Gospel in a deeply personal way as Scripture comes alive before your eyes.
Pray and celebrate Mass at many of Christianity’s holiest sites, including the Church of the Nativity, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Follow the path of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa, reflect on His ministry beside the Sea of Galilee, and renew your baptismal promises at the Jordan River.
Blending faith, prayer, Scripture, and fellowship, this Catholic pilgrimage offers a life-changing opportunity to encounter Christ where He lived, taught, died, and rose again. Return home spiritually renewed, with a deeper understanding of the Gospel and a stronger connection to the roots of our Catholic faith.
What’s Typically Included
- Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfasts & dinners all days
- Lunch at Sea of Galilee
- Professional Catholic guide : Full days
- Daily Mass arrangements
- Luxury Motorcoach: Full days
- Assistance and one group transfers upon arrival and departure
- Gratuities for guide, driver & hotel staff
- Whisper phone headsets for touring
- Sea of Galilee Boat Ride
- Entrance to Mt. Beatitudes, Ancient Shilo, Jesus Boat Museum, Church of Holy Sepulcher, Pools of Bethesda – St. Anne, St. Peter in Gallicantu, Israel Museum, Nazareth Village, Magdala Tourist Center, Sea of Galilee, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, Capernaum and others depending on itinerary chosen
- Sacred Journey Tours Welcome Kit
- Customized Travel App that help make trip more enjoyable
Other Options Available
- Roundtrip airfare
- Multi-day excursion to Petra, Jordan
- Visit to Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls)
- Visit to Masada – round trip cable car
- King David Night Spectacular
- Genesis Land – Hebrew hospitality experience & camel ride
- Dead Sea Hotel & Spa
- Headsets at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
- City of David & 3D Movie & Davidson Center
- Additional lunches
- Travel interruption insurance
- Personalized assistance and group transfers upon arrival
- Pre and post tour hotel stays
- Facebook group specific to your trip
Sample Itinerary
9 Days / 8 Nights • Arriving and Departing from Tel Aviv (TLV)
Journey Overview
Begin in Galilee, continue through Nazareth and the Jordan River, and conclude with several deeply moving days in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Spiritual Highlights
Celebrate Mass in the land of Christ, renew vows in Cana, touch the waters of the Jordan, pray in Bethlehem, and walk the sacred path to the Empty Tomb.
Designed for Groups
Each day is thoughtfully paced to support prayer, pastoral leadership, fellowship, and a meaningful experience for parish pilgrims.
Day 1
Welcome to the Holy Land
- Focus: Arrival, welcome, and spiritual preparation
- Route: Tel Aviv to Galilee
- Overnight: Galilee
Arrive in Tel Aviv, meet your guide, and travel north to Galilee. Settle in, share a welcome dinner, and begin the pilgrimage with prayerful anticipation for the sacred days ahead.
Day 2
The Ministry of Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee
- Mass: Mount of Beatitudes Chapel
- Highlights: Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, Primacy of Peter, boat ride
- Overnight: Galilee
Reflect on the Sermon on the Mount and Christ’s call to discipleship while visiting the places where He taught, healed, and called His first followers.
Day 3
Nazareth, Cana, and Mount Tabor
- Mass: Basilica of the Annunciation
- Highlights: Cana, renewal of wedding vows, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, Mount Tabor
- Overnight: Galilee
Walk in the footsteps of the Holy Family and celebrate the places where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and where Jesus performed His first public miracle.
Day 4
Jordan River and Journey to Jerusalem
- Mass: Chapel in the Galilee Region
- Highlights: Yardenit, renewal of baptismal promises, Jordan Valley, Mount Scopus, Mount of Olives
- Overnight: Jerusalem
As you travel south toward Jerusalem, renew your baptismal promises and take in your first breathtaking view of the Holy City.
Day 5
Bethlehem and Ein Karem
- Mass: Shepherds’ Field Chapel
- Highlights: Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, Milk Grotto, Visitation, St. John the Baptist
- Overnight: Jerusalem
Journey to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Our Savior, and visit Ein Karem, home of the Visitation and the birthplace of St. John the Baptist.
Day 6
Mount of Olives and Gethsemane
- Mass: Church of All Nations
- Highlights: Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church
- Overnight: Jerusalem
Spend the day reflecting on Christ’s final days before His Passion as you pray in Gethsemane and walk the sacred paths of Jerusalem.
Day 7
The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ
- Mass: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Highlights: Via Dolorosa, Stations of the Cross, Calvary, Holy Sepulchre, the Empty Tomb
- Overnight: Jerusalem
This day is often the spiritual high point of the pilgrimage as you walk the path of Christ’s Passion and pray at the site of His Resurrection.
Day 8
Mount Zion and Old Jerusalem
- Mass: St. Peter in Gallicantu
- Highlights: Upper Room, Dormition Abbey, Western Wall, free time in the Old City
- Overnight: Jerusalem
Enjoy time for prayer, reflection, and exploring the Old City before gathering for a farewell dinner with your fellow pilgrims.
Day 9
Return Home
- Focus: Final prayer and departure
- Departure: Transfer to Tel Aviv (TLV)
- Next Step: Return flight home
Depending on flight schedules, pilgrims may have the opportunity for a final prayer service before transferring to Ben Gurion International Airport for their journey home.
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