Catholic Tours
The Holy Land
From
$1106.00
Duration
5 days
Tour Type
Overview
Embark on a profound spiritual pilgrimage to the heart of the Holy Land with our exclusive Christian tour of Jerusalem. This transformative journey will take you through the sacred streets, historical sites, and holy places that have shaped the Christian faith for centuries. Walk in the footsteps of biblical figures, explore ancient churches, and connect with the rich history of Jerusalem in a way that few can truly comprehend.
Included/Exclude
- 4 nights at above mentioned hotels on HB Basis
- 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
- Morning Arrival at Sheikh Hussein Crossing Bridge: Your journey begins with your arrival at the Sheikh Hussein Crossing Bridge, which is located near Lake Tiberias.
- Cana Wedding Church (John 2:1-11): After crossing the bridge, your first stop is the Cana Wedding Church. This is where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding. It's a significant site for Christians and a place where couples often choose to renew their wedding vows. The miracle symbolizes the transformation of ordinary things into extraordinary ones through faith.
- Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-9): Next, you'll visit Mount Tabor, traditionally believed to be the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. It's where Jesus appeared in a divine and glorified form before Peter, James, and John, confirming His identity as the Son of God.
- Conclude our day with a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee.
- Check-in at your hotel in Tiberias: After exploring these sites, you'll check in at your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12): Start your day at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. It's a place where Jesus taught about the Beatitudes, emphasizing opportunity to view the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus was tempted by Satan, and the qualities like humility, mercy, and peacemaking.
- Tabgha (Feeding of the 5000 - Matthew 14:13-21): Continue to Tabgha, where the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 people took place. It's a reminder of God's abundant provision.
- St. Peter's Primacy (John 21:15-19): Visit the site where Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him, reaffirming Peter's role in leading the early Church.
- Capernaum (Matthew 4:13-16): Explore the ancient fishing village of Capernaum, where Jesus performed many miracles, including healing the paralytic. It's also where He taught in the synagogue.
- Drive south on Road 90 to Qasr el Yahoud Baptismal Site: This is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The visit here signifies the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.
- View Mount Temptation and the Sycamore Tree: As you continue your journey, you'll have the Sycamore Tree, associated with the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).
- Check in at your hotel in Bethlehem or Jerusalem: Your day ends with a check-in at your hotel in either Bethlehem or Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Shepherd's Field (Luke 2:8-20): Begin your day by visiting Shepherd's Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. It's a place of great significance for the Christmas story.
- Nativity Church (Luke 2:1-20): Explore the Nativity Church, where Jesus is believed to have been born. It's a holy site that commemorates the birth of Jesus.
- Mount Zion (Psalm 48:2): Head to Mount Zion, often associated with the location of the Last Supper, and various other biblical events.
- Upper Room (Mark 14:12-26): Visit the Upper Room, traditionally considered the place where Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples.
- Dormition Abbey: Explore the Dormition Abbey, a church that commemorates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
- Peter in Gallicantu (Mark 14:66-72): Visit the Church of Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus three times.
- Western Wall (Wailing Wall): Conclude your day at the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism and an important place for prayer and reflection.
- Return to your hotel for the night.
- Breakfast at the hotel: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.
- Panoramic View of Old Jerusalem: Begin with a panoramic view of Old Jerusalem, taking in the historic cityscape.
- Ascension Church (Luke 24:50-51): Visit the Ascension Church, which commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
- Pater Noster (Matthew 6:9-13): Explore the Pater Noster Church, traditionally associated with the Lord's Prayer.
- Dominus Flevit: Visit Dominus Flevit, a church that marks the spot where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44).
- Church of All Nations (Gethsemane): Explore the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed on the night of His arrest (Matthew 26:36-46).
- Via Dolorosa: Walk along the Via Dolorosa, the path believed to be the route Jesus took on His way to the crucifixion, marked by the Stations of the Cross.
- Holy Sepulcher: Conclude your day at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where it is believed that Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.
- Breakfast at the hotel: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.
- Check out our hotel , transfer to Ben Gurion international airport to board your flight back home
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Max Guests
50
Min Age
12+
4.8
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
5
This was not our first time going to here. It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
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