Arrive Tel Aviv - Bethlehem

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we are greeted by our representative and transferred to Bethlehem for dinner and rest.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Dinner)

Bethlehem - Nativity & Shepherds

Begin our pilgrimage at the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Christ. Visit the Grotto of St. Jerome, Church of St. Catherine, and Milk Grotto, then continue to the Shepherds' Field for prayer and reflection.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Ein Karem - Visitation & Birth of St. John

Travel to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist. Visit the Church of the Visitation (Mary's visit to Elizabeth) and the Church of St. John the Baptist. Return to Bethlehem for Dinner.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Caesarea - Mt. Carmel - Tiberias

Depart for Caesarea Maritima, where St. Peter preached and St. Paul was imprisoned. Continue to Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel for Mass at the Carmelite Monastery of Elijah. Proceed to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight: Tiberias/Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

Nazareth - Cana - Mt. Tabor

Visit Nazareth, home of the Holy Family: the Grotto of the Annunciation and St. Joseph's Workshop. Continue to Cana of Galilee, where couples may renew their wedding vows. Ascend Mt. Tabor, site of the Transfiguration, for Mass and panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley.

Overnight: Tiberias/Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

Sea of Galilee - Capernaum - Magdala

Celebrate Mass on the Sea of Galilee shore at Tabgha, site of the loaves and fishes. Visit Capernaum, the home of Jesus, and the Mount of Beatitudes where He preached the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Magdala, then conclude with a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight: Tiberias/Nazareth (Breakfast, Dinner)

Jordan River - Jericho - Dead Sea - Bethlehem

Depart Galilee and drive south through the Jordan Valley. Renew baptismal vows at the Jordan River, visit Jericho, the world's oldest city, and see the Mount of Temptation. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, then enjoy a float in the Dead Sea before returning to Bethlehem.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Jerusalem - Mt. Zion - Temple Mount

Begin at the Model city of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum, then visit the Temple Mount and Western Wall. Continue to Mt. Zion for the Upper Room (Last Supper), Dormition Abbey, and St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied Christ.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Mt. of Olives - Gethsemane - Via Dolorosa

Ascend the Mount of Olives for panoramic views of Jerusalem. Visit Pater Noster, Chapel of the Ascension, and Dominus Flevit for Mass. Walk the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, then follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, visiting Calvary, the Stone of Anointing, and the Empty Tomb.

Overnight: Bethlehem (Breakfast, Dinner)

Return to USA

Bid farewell to the Holy Land, carrying home blessing and memories from walking in the footsteps of Jesus, Mary and the Apostles.

Meals: Breakfast