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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Embark on a transformative 9-day Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land, tracing the footsteps of Jesus and immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of biblical history. Your journey begins in Jerusalem, the heart of spirituality, where you’ll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and pray at the Western Wall. Explore Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and stand in awe at the Church of the Nativity. Journey to Galilee, where Jesus performed miracles, and reflect on his teachings atop the Mount of Beatitudes. Walk along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Trace the path of Jesus’ final days in Jericho and Bethany and much more! Throughout this sacred voyage, deepen your faith, foster spiritual growth, and create lasting memories as you connect with the holiest sites of Christianity.
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 & beverages 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 and celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Church.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Netanya.
Today: Your day begins by celebrating Mass in Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. At the Wedding Church, couples may renew their wedding vows and receive a certificate of renewal from the church. You will then go to Nazareth, where you will visit The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the old market. Your last stop will be at Mount Tabor, to visit the Church of the Transfiguration before continuing to Tiberias for the evening.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Tiberias.
Today: You will begin your day at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. You will continue to Tabgha, where the miracle of the multiplication of fish and bread took place. Next is the Church of Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus performed the Miracle of the Miraculous Fishing. You will then continue to Capernaum, where Jesus lived and started his ministry. Later, this afternoon, Mass will be celebrated on a Boat, on the Sea of Galilee. Afterward, you will drive to Bethlehem, where you’ll spend the evening.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: First, in Bethlehem, you will visit Shepherds’ Field and celebrate Mass. Next, you will visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. This afternoon, you will continue 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: You will begin on the Mt. of Olives at The Church of the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. You will walk the Palm Sunday route, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Next, in the Garden of Gethsemane, you will see The Rock of Agony, where Jesus prayed before his arrest. You will then celebrate Mass at the Church of All Nations. Afterward, you will stop at the Chapel of the Ascension, where Jesus ascended into Heaven, and continue to Mount Zion to visit the Church of the Dormition, the Upper Room, and St. Peter in Gallicantu.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: You will retrace the last steps of Jesus by walking along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City. You will pray at the Stations of the Cross, before arriving 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 parents, 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 is open for visits to other Holy Sites, shopping, or resting at your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Bethlehem.
Today: You will begin in Bethany, where Lazarus lived with his sisters Martha and Maria. After visiting Lazarus church, you will continue to the Jordan River Baptism Site to renew your baptismal vows. Next, you will continue down the Jordan Valley to the oasis town of Jericho, the world’s oldest city. Today’s Mass will be in either Bethany or Jericho. You will view the Mt. of Temptation, where Satan tempted Jesus as 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, there is time for a swim (or float) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. You will then 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
(note: your passport must be current up to 6 months after your return date)
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.
TRAVEL INSURANCE