Day 1: USA to Tel Aviv
Our pilgrimage journey to Israel to Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ starts with our flight to Tel Aviv.
Day 2: Arrival in the Holy Land
Holy Mass at the Church of St. Peter
Arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, meet with your professional guide who will be with you during your visit to the Holy Land. Check in to the hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight stay.
Our pilgrimage journey to Israel to Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ starts with our flight to Tel Aviv.
Day 2: Arrival in the Holy Land
Holy Mass at the Church of St. Peter
Arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, meet with your professional guide who will be with you during your visit to the Holy Land. Check in to the hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Bethlehem - Shepherd's Field - Herodion
Holy Mass at the Nativity Church
After breakfast, start the day by celebrating Mass at the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. In the Grotto of the Nativity go into the crypt under the main alter where Jesus was born. Continue on to visit the Manger Square, the Church of St. Catherine and the Grotto of St. Jerome and Milk Grotto. Continue to Beit Sahour to visit Shepherd's Field. Visit Herodion, the summer Palace of Herod the Great and his burial site. Overnight in Bethlehem.
Holy Mass at the Nativity Church
After breakfast, start the day by celebrating Mass at the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. In the Grotto of the Nativity go into the crypt under the main alter where Jesus was born. Continue on to visit the Manger Square, the Church of St. Catherine and the Grotto of St. Jerome and Milk Grotto. Continue to Beit Sahour to visit Shepherd's Field. Visit Herodion, the summer Palace of Herod the Great and his burial site. Overnight in Bethlehem.
Day 4: Bethany - Judean Wilderness - Qumran - Dead Sea - Baptismal Site
Holy Mass at the Church of Bethany - Tomb of Lazarus
After breakfast, drive to Bethany, visit the Church of the Tomb of Lazarus, celebrate Holy Mass there, then drive through the Judean Wilderness. Stop there to see the old Jericho Road and the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Continue on to Jericho, to see the oldest city in the world, and the sycamore tree. View Mount Temptation. Later, after lunch, we drive to the Jordan River - beyond Jordan, for the renewal of the Baptismal Vows. Later, we will have the opportunity to see Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. The end of the day will be at the Dead Sea to experience floating on the lowest surface on the earth. Return to hotel, refresh and then experience the local cuisine for dinner. Overnight in Bethlehem.
Holy Mass at the Church of Bethany - Tomb of Lazarus
After breakfast, drive to Bethany, visit the Church of the Tomb of Lazarus, celebrate Holy Mass there, then drive through the Judean Wilderness. Stop there to see the old Jericho Road and the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Continue on to Jericho, to see the oldest city in the world, and the sycamore tree. View Mount Temptation. Later, after lunch, we drive to the Jordan River - beyond Jordan, for the renewal of the Baptismal Vows. Later, we will have the opportunity to see Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. The end of the day will be at the Dead Sea to experience floating on the lowest surface on the earth. Return to hotel, refresh and then experience the local cuisine for dinner. Overnight in Bethlehem.
Day 5: Via Dolorosa - Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Mount Zion - the Shrine of the Book
Holy Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Early start to walk through the Via Dolorosa "the Stations of the Cross" to reach the most sacred place for Christians, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to visit Golgotha and the Tomb of our Lord. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, see the Cardo, the Roman Street to Mount Zion. Visit the Cenacle, where the Last Supper took place, and the Tomb of King David. Nearby, see the Dormition Abbey; the site where our Blessed Mother fell into eternal sleep. Walk down to St. Peter in Gallicantu to visit the Dungeon where our Lord spent the night after he was arrested from the Garden of Gethsemane. Later, drive to West Jerusalem to visit the Shrine of the Book and the Model of Jerusalem, second temple period. Back to hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Jerusalem.
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Day 6: Free Day, Evening at Garden of Gethsemane
A day to sleep in, catch your breath or site see on your own. Suggestions will be offered such as exploring the old city of Jerusalem or visiting Ein Karem where Mary visited Elizabeth. Dinner at your hotel in Jerusalem. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations for HOLY HOUR. Overnight in Jerusalem. |
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Day 7: Emmaus - Caesarea - Muhraka - Megiddo
Holy Mass at Emmaus
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel to move toward Galilee. On the way we will stop at Emmaus for Holy Mass. Continue on to Caesarea Maritima, the capital of the Roman province at the time of Jesus. Drive to Muhraka, The where Elijah confronted the Baal priests, and enjoy a panoramic view of Jezrael Valley. Continue on to Tel Megiddo, the most important city in the old days, which was mentioned later in the book of Revelations. Drive to Tiberius to check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
Holy Mass at Emmaus
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel to move toward Galilee. On the way we will stop at Emmaus for Holy Mass. Continue on to Caesarea Maritima, the capital of the Roman province at the time of Jesus. Drive to Muhraka, The where Elijah confronted the Baal priests, and enjoy a panoramic view of Jezrael Valley. Continue on to Tel Megiddo, the most important city in the old days, which was mentioned later in the book of Revelations. Drive to Tiberius to check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
Day 8: Boat ride - Mount of Beatitudes - Capernaum - Tabgha - St. Peters Primacy - Caesarea Philippi
Holy Mass at the Mount of Beatitudes
After breakfast, start the day by enjoying a scenic boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Continue on to Capernaum: the home of our Lord during His ministry, visit the synagogue. Drive to the site of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes "Tabgha", continue on to visit the Church of St. Peter's Primacy. Ascend to the top of Mount of Beatitudes to celebrate Mass. Drive up to Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told St. Peter "You are the rock, and upon this rock I will build my church". Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
Holy Mass at the Mount of Beatitudes
After breakfast, start the day by enjoying a scenic boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Continue on to Capernaum: the home of our Lord during His ministry, visit the synagogue. Drive to the site of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes "Tabgha", continue on to visit the Church of St. Peter's Primacy. Ascend to the top of Mount of Beatitudes to celebrate Mass. Drive up to Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus told St. Peter "You are the rock, and upon this rock I will build my church". Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
Day 9: Mount Tabor - Nazareth - Cana of Galilee
Holy Mass at Mount Tabor
After breakfast, drive to Mount Tabor to visit the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus and enjoy the amazing scenery of Jezrael Valley. Celebrate Mass at the top of the mount. Drive to Nazareth: the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Byzantine church of St. Joseph and Mary's Well. Continue on to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed His first miracle changing the water into wine, Renewal of Wedding Vows. Drive to Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
Holy Mass at Mount Tabor
After breakfast, drive to Mount Tabor to visit the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus and enjoy the amazing scenery of Jezrael Valley. Celebrate Mass at the top of the mount. Drive to Nazareth: the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Byzantine church of St. Joseph and Mary's Well. Continue on to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed His first miracle changing the water into wine, Renewal of Wedding Vows. Drive to Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius.
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Day 10: Stella Maris Holy Mass at Stella Maris After breakfast, drive to Haifa, ascend to Mount Carmel for the amazing panoramic view of the City of Haifa and the Port. Celebrate Holy Mass at the Church of Stella Maris and the Cave of Elijah. Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight stay in Tiberius. |
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Day 11: Jaffa, Depart Israel
Travel to the city of Jaffa. Visit the house of Simon, the Tanner. Continue on to the Church of St. Peter with the possibility of Mass there. Then visit the ancient Port and the old town of Jaffa. Enjoy dinner, then drive to the airport in Tel Aviv to board your evening flight back to the USA.
Day 12: Arrive Home in the USA
Arrive home, forever changed with wonderful memories of the Holy Land having "Walked Where Jesus Walked".
Travel to the city of Jaffa. Visit the house of Simon, the Tanner. Continue on to the Church of St. Peter with the possibility of Mass there. Then visit the ancient Port and the old town of Jaffa. Enjoy dinner, then drive to the airport in Tel Aviv to board your evening flight back to the USA.
Day 12: Arrive Home in the USA
Arrive home, forever changed with wonderful memories of the Holy Land having "Walked Where Jesus Walked".