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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Embark on a transformative 10-day Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land, a spiritual journey that traces the sacred footsteps of Jesus Christ. This pilgrimage invites devout believers to explore the hallowed sites of Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, and other significant locations, immersing themselves in the region’s rich biblical history and cultural tapestry.
On pilgrimages offer a complete itinerary that includes round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, day-to-day transportation, daily Masses, and more under Nativity’s excellent organization, leadership, and knowledgeable, professional local tour guides.
ITINERARY
Today: Your pilgrimage begins as you depart on your overnight flight to Israel. Meals and drinks will be served in-flight.
Today: Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, travel through customs, meet your tour guide, and board your touring vehicle for the trip to your hotel in Netanya. If time permits, we will stop in Jaffa City to celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Church.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Netanya.
Today: Your day begins in Caesarea Maritima, taking a glimpse of the ancient remains of Herod’s palace. Next, you will proceed to Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We will celebrate Mass, then continue to Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel. Our final stop of the day will be Haifa City. You will then continue to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Tiberias.
Today: You will start by celebrating Mass in Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle. At the Wedding Church, couples may renew their wedding vows and receive a renewal certificate from the church. Afterward, we will go to Nazareth, where we visit The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the old market. Finally, you will visit the Church of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor before returning to Tiberias.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Tiberias.
Today: Your day begins on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. Next, you will continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of multiplication. Next, you will see the Church of Peter’s Primacy, where the Miraculous Fishing occurred. Afterward, you’ll continue to Capernaum, where Jesus lived and started his ministry. This afternoon, you will celebrate Mass on the Sea of Galilee while onboard a boat, as was done in the time of Jesus. Next, you will continue to Bethlehem for the evening.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: Your first stop will be at Shepherds’ Field, where you will celebrate Mass at the Chapel. Next, you will visit the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus. This afternoon, you will go to Ein Karem, the home of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation, where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth and proclaimed the ‘Magnificat.’
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: Your day begins on the Mt. of Olives at The Pater Noster Church, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. Afterward, you will walk the Palm Sunday route, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. In the Garden of Gethsemane, you will see The Rock of Agony, where Jesus prayed before his arrest. After celebrating Mass at the Church of All Nations, you will stop at the Chapel of the Ascension and continue to the hill of Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem. You’ll visit the Dormition Church, the Upper Room, and finally, the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied our Lord three times.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: You will retrace the last steps of Jesus as you walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City, praying the Stations of the Cross. Next, you will arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass. After Mass, you will continue to St. Anne’s Church, the home of the Virgin Mary and her parent, Saints Joachim and Anne. You will walk past the Ecce Homo on your way to the Wailing Wall, Judaism’s holiest site. The rest of the day, you are free to visit other Holy Sites, shop, or relax at your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: Your day begins in Bethany, where Lazarus lived with his sisters Martha and Maria. After visiting the Lazarus Church, you will continue to the Jordan River to renew your baptismal vows. You will then travel down the Jordan Valley to the oasis town of Jericho, the world’s oldest city. Today’s Mass will either be in Bethany or Jericho. Your tour continues to the Mt. of Temptation, where Satan tempted Jesus while he fasted in the wilderness. Next, you will visit the excavations of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered in 1947. On the way back, you’ll have time for a swim (or float) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. Finally, you will return to Bethlehem.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: You will transfer to the airport this morning to catch your return flight home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels
Prices based on double occupancy
Land transportation
Breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing/admissions fees
Daily Masses
Professional local guides
Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials
Medical Protection Plan
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Passport & visa costs
Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver
Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage ensures you a hassle-free travel experience. You don’t have to worry about logistics, such as flights, hotels, guides, drivers, transportation, etc. We do all the heavy lifting so you can direct your full attention to the pilgrimage experience.
Our expert team is always available to make sure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing, payment processing, travel documents, and anything else you can think of. We are here to walk you through all of your options to make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
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TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get cancel for any reason. There are 2 options for travel insurance:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.
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