The Holy Land

Our day commences at the stunning ruins of Caesarea Maritima, home to Herod’s ancient palace. Next, we’ll celebrate Mass at Deir Al-Muhraqa, standing in the very place where Elijah confronted the Prophets of Baal and Asherah (1 Kings 18). The next stop is the serene Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel, followed by an exploration of beautiful Haifa City. Our journey will conclude as we drive to the enchanting Tiberias, where you can unwind and enjoy dinner at your hotel for the evening.

We will begin at the joyful site of Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle. At The Wedding Church, couples are invited to renew their wedding vows and receive a special certificate to commemorate their love. We will then explore Nazareth, visiting The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the vibrant old market. Afterward, we’ll ascend Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration, before returning to the comforts of Tiberias for dinner and a restful night.

Today begins at the serene Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered His profound Sermon on the Mount. We’ll then visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the “Feeding of the 5,000” took place, before seeing the Church of Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus performed the Miraculous Fishing. Next, we’ll explore Capernaum, the area where Jesus lived and began His ministry. This afternoon promises a unique experience: celebrating Mass aboard a boat on the magnificent Sea of Galilee, capturing the essence of the time of Jesus. Finally, we’ll head to our hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight accommodations.

We’ll begin our day by celebrating Mass at the serene Shepherd’s Field, a place rich with history and significance. Following this, we’ll visit the magnificent Church of the Nativity, a sacred site that marks the very spot where Jesus was born. In the afternoon, we will journey to Ein Karem, the enchanting birthplace of St. John the Baptist. While there, we’ll explore the Church of the Visitation, where the Virgin Mary shared her beautiful song of praise, the ‘Magnificat,’ with her cousin Elizabeth. After a fulfilling day, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and settle in for the night at our hotel in Bethlehem.

After breakfast, we’ll head to Bethany to visit the church dedicated to Lazarus and then continue to the serene Jordan River for the opportunity to renew our baptismal vows. We’ll stop in Jericho, the world’s oldest city, for today’s Mass. Next, we’ll visit the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus fasted, and Qumran, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Finally, we’ll enjoy floating in the mineral-rich Dead Sea before returning to our hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Today, we explore Jerusalem, starting at the Mount of Olives and the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer. We’ll walk the Palm Sunday route, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over the city. In the Garden of Gethsemane, we’ll reflect at The Rock of Agony, before celebrating Mass at the Church of All Nations. We’ll then visit the Chapel of the Ascension. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Mount Zion to explore the Upper Room, concluding our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus. We’ll return to our hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Our day begins with a reflective walk along the Via Dolorosa, retracing Jesus’ last steps through the Old City. We’ll meditate at each Station of the Cross before arriving at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Christianity’s holiest site, where Jesus was crucified and buried. After celebrating Mass, we’ll visit St. Anne’s Church, traditional home of the Virgin Mary. As we pass the Ecce Homo, where Pontius Pilate declared, “Behold the man!” we’ll feel a deep reverence. The journey culminates at the Wailing Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. The rest of the day is free for personal exploration or relaxation. We’ll end with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, celebrating our time together, before overnight accommodations at our Bethlehem hotel.

This morning, we’ll transfer to the airport to catch our flight home, carrying with us the rich experiences and memories from our uplifting journey.