About this trip
As with all The Catholic Traveler pilgrimages, this one includes daily Mass, my favorite local guide, excellent hotels, amazing meals in some of the best restaurants, wine with meals, and all your tips to our local guide, our driver, and our servers.
We are staying in some beautiful hotels, all but two lunches are included – most meals are outside the hotel in some wonderful restaurants.
Accommodations for 8 nights
We are staying one night at the Leonardo Boutique for the first two nights in Jerusalem.
We are staying two nights at the Magdala Hotel, right on the Sea of Galilee.
We are staying four nights at Notre Dame in Jerusalem, right across from the entrance into the Old City.
Breakfast daily plus 13 additional meals, including meals in some of my favorite restaurants.
Drinks, including wine, are included in all our lunches and dinners.
Wine tasting
Cooking class
Airport transfers
Once you’ve booked your flights, send me your flight info and I’ll arrange pick up.
All group ground transportation
We’ll be traveling in a private motor coach.
Full time service of a local tour guide
My local guide Shafik will be with us throughout the pilgrimage.
Full time service of a tour director
I’ll be with you at all times.
No hidden costs
If we do it as a group, it’s included in the price! You are responsible only for things you do on your own, souvenirs you wish to buy, and Mass donations directly to the churches.
Guaranteed price
Once I receive your deposit, your tour price will not go up!
All tips for group meals, guides, and drivers
Would you believe that many tour companies require you to tip as you go? Not only does that add to the advertised sticker price of a tour, it’s also a huge hassle to you! No need to worry about that here. Tips are already included.
Entry fees and tours
All entry fees and tours to our included group activities.
You time
We have a lot planned, but time on your own is important. We take our time in churches to give you the opportunity for prayer and reflection. We also include free time for you to explore, shop, relax, even get tattoos on your own.
What’s included
- Airport transfersOnce you’ve booked your flights, send me your flight info and I’ll arrange pick up.
- PriceAll entry fees and tours to our included group activities.
- Your flightsYou should fly into TLV no later than April 13th. Most flights from the US will depart late on the 12th, and arrive the afternoon of the 13th. Some people like to arrive a day or two early to get over
Available options
Itinerary
We begin our pilgrimage with a visit to Caesarea, Haifa, and Carmel. This afternoon we travel to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and celebrate Mass here. We will view the Jezreel Valley from Mount Precipice. Next we’ll visit the spot of the first miracle in Cana and have an opportunity for marriage vow renewals. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on the Sea of Galilee.