8-Day Pilgrimage Tour: The Holy Land
Overview
Embark on a captivating 8-day pilgrimage through the Holy Land, a journey that immerses you in the historical and spiritual landmarks of the region. This meticulously planned tour combines visits to ancient cities, biblical sites, and culturally rich destinations, offering a profound experience for all travelers. From the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the sacred Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and from the Mount of Olives to the revered Western Wall in Jerusalem, every moment is designed to deepen your connection to the region’s rich heritage. Join us on this unforgettable voyage and explore the cradle of Christianity, witnessing firsthand the places where pivotal events in biblical history unfolded.
Included/Exclude
- All tours and transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach
- Deluxe Bus Motor Coach
- Licensed Tour Guide throughout the trip
- Entrance fees as per the program: Taxi Tabor - Capernaum - Boat Ride - Accesionsion Chapel - Pater Noster - Peter in Gallicantu
- Taba Exit Tax 35 $ PP
- Parking fees
- Anything not mentioned above
- Tips for hotel staff, local guides & driver
- Personal expenses
- Lunches Supplement 18$ per person per meal
- Drinks at meals
- Audio Guide earphones (whispers) Sup. 10$ PP for the whole trip (recommended)
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, our representative will escort you to your hotel in Tiberias by the Sea of Galilee.
- Visit Cana (John 2:1-11) where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding, and celebrate mass at the Wedding Church.
- Continue to Nazareth, the hometown of Mary, where Jesus lived as a child, visiting the Church of the Annunciation and Mary's Well.
- Return to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
- Start with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to experience where Jesus walked on water and performed miracles.
- Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, and Peter's Primacy.
- Explore Capernaum, where Jesus performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue.
- Journey to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter identified Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the Living God, and return to the hotel in Tiberias.
- Head to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration, for reflection on Christ's divine nature and celebrate mass at the Church of the Transfiguration.
- Drive to Bethlehem.
- Check in at your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.
- Explore Bethlehem with a visit to Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus. Beneath the Altar, there is a silver star with the Latin inscription: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary).
- Continue to the Milk Grotto and visit the Cave of the Shepherds' Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds.
- Return to your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.
- Mass at Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, and visit his empty tomb.
- Drive to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and explore the Qumran Caves.
- Visit the Baptismal Site on the River Jordan and Jericho, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
- Return to your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.
- Begin with a visit to the Mount of Olives, enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem, and reflect on Jesus' teachings.
- Explore Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and was arrested, and visit the Church of All Nations.
- Walk the Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus took to His crucifixion, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally believed to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial.
- Visit the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Jewish Second Temple, and reflect on its significance.
- Return to your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your departure.