The Holy Land

Our journey begins with a celebratory Mass in Cana, where couples can renew their wedding vows. Then, we’ll explore the history of Nazareth, visiting The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the old market. Next, we’ll ascend Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration. We’ll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Tiberias.

Today is significant as we visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount, followed by Tabgha, where the miracle of the fish and loaves occurred. We’ll also stop at the Church of Peter’s Primacy and continue to Capernaum, where Jesus began his ministry. In the afternoon, we’ll celebrate Mass on a boat on the Sea of Galilee. Afterward, we’ll head to Bethlehem for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

In Bethlehem, we’ll visit the Shepherd’s Fields and attend Mass at this sacred site. Then, we’ll see the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, and the Church of the Visitation, where Mary shared her Magnificat. Enjoy dinner and a restful night at your Bethlehem hotel.

Today, we start at the Mount of Olives and Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer. We’ll walk the Palm Sunday path and stop at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept for Jerusalem. In the Garden of Gethsemane, we’ll visit The Rock of Agony before celebrating Mass at the Church of All Nations. Then, we’ll head to the Chapel of the Ascension, where Jesus ascended into Heaven. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Mount Zion, including the Upper Room and St. Peter in Gallicantu. Finally, enjoy dinner and a comfortable stay at your Bethlehem hotel.

Today we’ll walk the Via Dolorosa, retracing Jesus’ last steps through the Old City’s markets while praying the Stations of the Cross. Our journey will conclude with Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We’ll pause for prayer at St. Anne’s Church and pass by the Ecce Homo site. Finally, we’ll visit the Wailing Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. The rest of the day is free for exploring or relaxing before dinner and a restful overnight stay in Bethlehem.

On this captivating day, we’ll visit Bethany, home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, and explore Lazarus Church. We’ll then renew our baptismal vows at the Jordan River before heading to Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, where we’ll celebrate Mass. We’ll also visit the Mt. of Temptation, exploring the archaeological sites of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Finally, we’ll have the chance to float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea before returning to Bethlehem for a farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel.

As our unforgettable pilgrimage comes to a close, we will transfer to the airport this morning for your flight back home.