Catholic Pilgrimage Holy Land 12-2025
Catholic Pilgrimage
Join us on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and renewal as we embark on a pilgrimage to a sacred destination. Whether you are seeking solace, seeking answers, or simply looking to connect with nature and find inner peace, this pilgrimage is the perfect opportunity for you.
Together, we will walk to the holy sites, and partake in meaningful, and spiritual ceremonies. This journey will not only nourish your soul but also provide a sense of community and connection with like-minded individuals.
Join us on this transformative experience and open your heart to new possibilities and a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on a journey of spiritual growth and enlightenment. Let's walk together towards a deeper connection with the sacred.
December 3 - 12, 2025
from $4198/person
Join us for 10 days on a Holy Land Catholic Pilgrimage departing from San Francisco, CA in 2025.
👉 You will see Bethlehem, Bethany, Ein Karem, Qasr El Yahud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran, the Dead Sea, Cana, Nazareth, Mount Precipice, Galilee, and more!
Your Pilgrimage Journey Starts Here...
Travel Details
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Depart USA
DAY 2 - Arrive Holy Land
DAY 3 - Bethlehem, Bethany & Ein Karem
DAY 4 - Qasr el Yahud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran & Dead Sea
DAY 5 - Cana, Nazareth & Mount Precipice
DAY 6 - The Galilee
DAY 7 - Mt Tabor, Mt Carmel & Emmaus
DAY 8 - Jerusalem
DAY 9 - Jerusalem & The Old City
DAY 10 - Return to USA OR Depart on an extension (Add on)
Your Flights
San Francisco To Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv to San Francisco
ONLY $500 DEPOSIT PER PERSON
Your Destinations
You will see Bethlehem, Bethany, Ein Karem, Qasr El Yahud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran, the Dead Sea, Cana, Nazareth, Mount Precipice, Galilee, and more!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
All Inclusive Pricing, First Class Hotels, Breakfast and Dinner Daily, Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches, Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes, Entrance and Program Fees, Guided Tours, International Airfare from SFO, Overseas Airport Transfers, Administrative Fee, Hotel Gratuities
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 - December 3
Your Pilgrimage Journey starts with an overnight flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.
Relax and enjoy the flight.
Day 2 - Welcome To The Holy Land
You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airport representative and transferred to your Bethlehem hotel. Enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.
Day 3 - Bethlehem, Bethany & Ein Karem
In Bethlehem, visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace, which now resides in the world’s oldest functioning church (Luke 2:1-7). Celebrate Mass in Bethlehem and then gaze out over Shepherds’ Field, where the angels first proclaimed the Good News. Visit Bethany, the home of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. Here, Jesus visited on several occasions and raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11). Travel to Ein Karem, the village where John the Baptist was born and the Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth prior to our Lord’s birth (Luke 1:26-40). Visit the Church of St. John, the birthplace of John the Baptist.
DAY 4 - Qasr el Yahud, Wadi Qelt, Jericho, Qumran & Dead Sea
Visit and renew your baptismal vows at the baptismal site of Qasr el Yahud, where tradition says Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Just off the Roman road that Jesus “walked” is the Wadi Qelt gorge, the site of the Monastery of St. George. Journey to Jericho (considered the oldest city in the world) to visit the ruins of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6:1). From Jericho, in the distance, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4:1). Celebrate Mass in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jericho near a sycamore tree and remember Zacchaeus, who climbed a sycamore to see Jesus (Luke 18-19). Travel to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. End your day with the opportunity to take a dip in the mineral-laden waters of the Dead Sea.
Day 5 - Cana, Nazareth & Mount Precipice
Visit the Franciscan Wedding Church at Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where He changed water into wine (John 2). Continue on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation. You will also see the House of the Holy Family, St. Joseph’s Workshop and St. Joseph’s Church (Luke 2:41-52; Matt. 2:19-23). Stand atop the Mount Precipice, where Luke describes how Jesus was rejected by those in the synagogue after He taught them. Filled with anger, they “led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong” (Luke 4: 29).
Day 6 - The Galilee
Enjoy beautiful Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, and visit the synagogue located on the site where Jesus taught (Matt. 4:13, 23). Sail across the Sea of Galilee, reflecting on the gospel stories of Jesus calming the storm. Listen to Jesus’ words from His Sermon on the Mount at the Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5-7) and celebrate Mass at the Church of the Beatitudes. At Tabgha, the traditional location of the feeding of the 5,000, explore the Church of the Loaves and Fish (Luke 9:10-17). Take a moment to reflect and pray in the Chapel of the Primacy, where Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue.
Day 7 - Mt Tabor, Mt Carmel & Emmaus
As you stand on Mount Tabor, contemplate what it must have been like for Saints Peter, James and John to behold the glory of the Transfigured Christ (Matt. 17:2). Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration. Continue on your journey to Mount Carmel, where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). Biblically, Mount Carmel is referenced most often as a symbol of beauty and fertility. To be given the “splendor of Carmel” was to be blessed indeed (Isa 35:2). In Emmaus, you’ll see the traditional site where Jesus appeared to two disciples after His resurrection.
Day 8 - Jerusalem
Be inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem (“the Golden City”) as you stand on the Mount of Olives, the place from which Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after His resurrection (Acts 1:9-12). Visit the Church of Pater Noster, walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping briefly at the tear-shaped Dominus Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Celebrate Mass in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion (Matt. 26:36-44). On Mount Zion, see the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned the night of His arrest (Matt. 26:57-65). Nearby is the Upper Room, revered as the location of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26). Conclude your day by visiting the Church of the Dormition of Mary.
Day 9 - Jerusalem & The Old City
Take time to pray at the Western Wall, which is all that remains of Herod’s Temple. Sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus once taught. Take a leisurely stroll down the Cardo, the main street of the Old City, where modern shops stand between ancient ones. View the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle of healing (John 5:1-31), and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne, renowned for its beautiful acoustics. At Herod’s Antonia Fortress, see where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1-11). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Day 10 - Return Home OR Depart on an extension
Your pilgrimage journey ends here or you continue on an extension (Add-on)
ASK US HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR PILGRIMAGE JOURNEY WITH THESE EXTENSIONS :
Wonders of Petra & The Dead Sea extension
Cairo & the Route of the Exodus
Rome Extension
Nice Cruise
Frequently Asked Questions
- Make sure you are wearing your name badge -this aids in identifying you with your group!
- Go through customs and passport control then collect your luggage.
- If you have missing or damaged luggage, fill out paperwork with the airline before leaving the baggage claim area.
- Exit baggage claim area, watch for signs – guides will remain in the area to locate guests
- Follow guide instructions for transferring to the bus and loading luggage.
- Tour pricing is per person, based on double occupancy.
- If requested, we can try to match you with a roommate, however, we cannot guarantee one will be available.
- Single room pricing, please inquire
- If you request a single room or a roommate cannot be found, the single room supplement will be added to your account.
- If your cancellation results in your roommate having a single room, your cancellation penalty will include coverage of their single room supplement charge
- Layer your clothing and keep it casual. No ‘dress up’ events are scheduled.
- Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
- Some religious sites such as monasteries require your knees & shoulders be covered (applies to both men & women).
- A sweater or jacket is recommended.
- Rooms have private showers, TV, phone, wifi (check with hotel concerning access & possible fees)
- Most hotels have blow dryers. Check hotel website for details.
- Double Rooms are made up of either two single beds or one double bed
- Single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one single bed.
- Most medications (prescriptions or supplements) are permitted for international travel, however, always check with TSA for current allowances and restrictions: TSA Medical Allowances
- Bring medication in its original container if possible.
- A written prescription of your medication(s) in generic form from your physician will assist in getting an emergency re-fill if needed while out of the country.
- Notify our office asap if you have medication that requires refrigeration.
- Prepaid gratuities are covered for the hotel staff (porters, dining, housekeeping, front desk)
- Additional tipping is appropriate for additional or special services requested from the hotel staff.
- Tips are appropriate when eating out.
- Tips are appreciated when using certain restrooms (Your guide will let you know when this is expected.).
- Voluntary Love Offerings for your guide and driver will be collected towards the end of your trip. Suggested Amounts for Love Offerings – Guide-$6 per person, per day; Driver-$3 per person, per day.
If you plan on taking pictures:
- Make sure you have plenty of memory or the ability to download your pictures.
- Bring extra batteries or battery backup.
- Be aware that certain sites do not allow photography and/or video- or may charge for the privilege. Your guide will keep you informed of such restrictions.
- While vaccinations are not required for most destinations, you must always verify current requirements for your destination. For this information we suggest: CDC Travel Info
- You may also wish to consult your physician for his/her personal advice for you.
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