Pilgrim Highlights

Visit Bethlehem and see the Silver Star that marks the spot where baby Jesus was born

Worship at the Shepherds’ Field 2000-year-old Grotto where the news from the angels was received

Experience the passion of Christ as we pray and walk the stations of the Cross in the Old City streets of Jerusalem

Bow low at the altar of Calvary and touch the very rock of Golgotha where Jesus was crucified

Engage in inspiring encounters with Palestinian Christian Descendants and hear their stories of faith and resilience

Visit the Mount of Olives and pray amidst ancient Olive Trees

Experience Saint Peter’s Fish lunch, ride a boat on the beautiful sea of Galilee

Hike the Mount of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil

Unique Farewell dinner with local folklore dance group

Safe access to controversial Israeli\Palestinian conflict sites

Gift, hand carved from native Olive Trees

Daily mass at thousand-year-old churches

TUE, AUG 13, 2024 (Departure): Departure from STL to TLV Airport.

WED, AUG 14, 2024 (Arrival)

Arrive at Tel Aviv Airport. Meet your bus driver & guide. Transit to Hotel. Dinner & overnight in Nazareth.

THU, AUG 15, 2024 (Galilee)

Tabgha, Site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Village of Capernaum.

Peter’s Primacy. Site of Magdala. Mass atop the Mt. of the Beatitudes. 45-minute boat ride with rosary prayer on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner & overnight in Nazareth.

FRI, AUG 16, 2024 (Nazareth)

Cana of Galilee, the wedding feast scene (renewal of vows). Town of Nazareth. Pray rosary at Basilica of the Annunciation. St Joseph’s Church. Mary’s Well. Worship at Mt. Tabor, site of the Transfiguration. Dinner & overnight in Nazareth.

SAT, AUG 17, 2024 (Mediterranean Coast)

Visit Mt. Carmel “Place of Sacrifice”. Mass at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Cave of Prophet Elijah “The Muhraka”. Ruins of Caesarea Maritima, where Pontius Pilate governed. Drive towards Bethlehem, and check into the hotel. Dinner & overnight in Bethlehem.

SUN, AUG 18, 2024 (Bethlehem)

Souvenir shop. Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born. Rosary at Milk Grotto. Mass at the Shepherds’ field caves. Traditional biblical lunch at a Bedouin-style restaurant. Geopolitical tour of Bethlehem. Dinner & overnight in Bethlehem.

MON, AUG 19, 2024 (Jerusalem)

A Panoramic view then Ascension Hill from atop the Mount of Olives. Mass at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Chapel of Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept. Mt Zion. Upper Room. Tomb of King David. Rosary at the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ prayed on the night of his betrayal. Dinner & overnight in Bethlehem.

TUE, AUG 20, 2024 (Jerusalem)

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Al Aqsa Mosque. Rosary and Mass at St. Anne’s Church, Birth Place of the Blessed Mother. Pools of Bethesda. Walk the stations of the cross, ending at the Church of Holy Sepulcher, Calvary, and Holy Tomb. Israeli Museum, model of old Jerusalem in the Second Temple period. Shrine of the Book. Dinner & overnight in Bethlehem.

WED, AUG 21, 2024 (Jericho)

Qumran, where the biblical Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Hike the Mount of Temptation or Cable car ride to the top of the mountain. Lunch and free time to float at the Dead Sea. Visit Jordan River, renewal of Baptismal promises. Dinner & overnight in Bethlehem.

THU, AUG 22, 2024 (Nablus)

The Samaritan community at Mount Gerizim in Nablus. Rosary and Mass at Jacob’s Well Church. Shopping at the Old City market in Nablus. Eat traditional sweets (Knafeh). Farewell, dinner with Palestinian Folklore Dancing in Bethlehem.

FRI, AUG 23, 2024 (Departure): Hotel Checkout. Flight from Tel Aviv airport to STL.

All-Inclusive one price 

Superior 4-star Accommodations • 3 Meals a day

(Traditional Palestinian meals included)

Air-conditioned coach touring • Professional

Pilgrimage Escort • Local Catholic Guide •

Sightseeing and Entrance Fees 

Round trip Airfare • One Stop Flight