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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan. Journey through Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Petra, Amman, Jerash, and more! Explore sacred sites, deepen your faith, and experience these ancient lands’ rich history and culture. Engage in prayer, reflection, and Mass, guided by spiritual leaders, while forging connections with fellow pilgrims. This transformative journey offers a unique opportunity to walk in Jesus’s footsteps and explore the region’s wonders.
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 today as you depart on your overnight flight to Israel. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Today: Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Travel through customs and meet our guide-escort who will accompany you throughout your pilgrimage. Board your coach bus for the trip to your hotel in Netanya. If time permits, we make a stop in Jaffa city and celebrate Mass at St. Peters Church.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Netanya.
Today: We start the day at Caesarea Maritima, take a glimpse of the ancient remains of Herod’s. Proceed to Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery where we celebrate Mass, it is famous as the site of the Sacrifice of Elijah the Prophet, the Episode is dramatically recounted in the Bible (I Kgs. 18). Continue to visit Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel and then to Haifa City. Drive towards Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Tiberias.
Today: We start by celebrating Mass at Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle. Here couples may renew their wedding vows and certificate of renewal can be requested from the church. We then go to Nazareth where we visit The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well and the old market. We also visit Mount Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration. Return to Tiberias.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Tiberias.
Today: We go to visit Mount of Beatitudes (the location of Sermon on the Mount). Tabgha, the site where the miracle of the multiplication of fish and bread took place. Close by, is the Church of Peter’s Primacy the location of the Miraculous Fishing. Continue to Capernaum where Jesus lived, and started his ministry. In the afternoon, Mass will be celebrated on the Boat, on the Sea of Galilee, as was done in the time of Jesus. Drive towards Bethlehem.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: In Bethlehem we visit the Shepherd’s Fields, celebrate Mass here. We also visit the Church of the Nativity that stands upon the site where Jesus was born. In the afternoon, we go to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist and to the Church of the Visitation, where the Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the ‘Magnificat.’
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: We visit the Mt. of Olives and The Pater Noster where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. We walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. In the Garden of Gethsemane, we see The Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed his last prayer before his arrest. Mass will be here at the Church of all Nations. We make a stop at the Chapel of the Ascension, located on the site where Jesus ascended into Heaven after his resurrection. This afternoon, we drive to the hill of Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem. It is dominated by the Church of the Dormition. The location is identified in Christian tradition as the place where the Virgin Mary died or “fell asleep”, as the name suggests. End our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied our Lord thrice.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: This morning we drive to the hill of Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem, it is dominated by the Church of the Dormition. Visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper and end our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Him thrice. In the afternoon, go to Allenby Bridge, to enter Jordan. Drive to Medaba in central Jordan. Mt. Nebo (2,680 ft. above sea level) also the location of the Tomb of Moses. View a panorama of the Holy Land and the Jordan River Valley. Drive north to the modern capital city of Amman, Jordan.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Amman.
Today: Drive to Petra, city of carved and built structures, including the Monastery which was carved out of a sandstone rock face. We will enjoy lunch, and then return through the Siq to Wadi Musa for our drive back to Amman.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Amman.
Today: Cross back to the Holy Land. Go to Jordan Valley and stop at the oasis town of Jericho. Visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world. We view the Mt. of Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. We will then visit the excavations of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered. There is time for a swim (or rather a float!) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Jericho.
Today: This morning we will transfer to the airport to catch our 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
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can lead you to cancel your trip with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Travel insurance needs to be purchased as soon as you register. Your two options for travel insurance are:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.