Catholic

6 - 9 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Pilgrimage

DIFFICULTY

Low

MIN. AGE

18 years

Amazing Experience

Discover the Land of the Bible

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Tour Map

Day by Day

Welcome Tours & Travel offers a unique experience of the Holy Land that no other pilgrimage, tourism or travel agency can provide.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE TEL AVIV

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv we are greeted by our Holy Land travel Center Representative and continue to our hotel in Nazareth for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 - HAIFA, CANA, NAZARETH

This morning after breakfast, we begin our pilgrimage by visiting Haifa and the Summit of Mount Carmel, this magnificent garden features 19 terraces and its centerpiece, the gold-domed Shrine of the Bab. Later we head to Mt. Tabor, the site of Christ’s Transfiguration, and the beautiful scenery of the Valley of Jezreel. We visit the small village of Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast. Here, couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. Continue to Nazareth for overnight.

DAY 3 - TIBERIAS, SEA OF GALILEE

Begin the day with a visit to Capernaum where our Lord Jesus chose to center his ministry. Celebrate mass in the Church of St. Peter. At Tabgha, you will visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Fishes and Loaves, and visit the Chapel of Primacy of Peter. Then we take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where our Lord preached to the multitudes. We then head to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation for Mass at the Grotto, Mary's well. Drive to Bethlehem, dinner and overnight in your hotel in Bethlehem

DAY 4 - JERUSALEM: MT. OF OLIVES, GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE

This morning, drive to the top of the Mt. of Olives for a spectacular view of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Pater Noster, the Chapel of Ascension, and then walk the ``Palm Sunday Road`` to Dominus Flevit, where Our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations for Mass on the Rock of Agony. After lunch, we continue onto the Church of St. Peter in Gallicanctu (where Peter denied Christ), the House of Caiphas, the Church of the Dormition of Our Lady, and the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper. Drive to your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 - JERUSALEM: EXCURSION TO BETHLEHEM, EIN KAREM, CHURCH OF VISITATION

Today we start by celebrating Mass at Shepherds’ Field, and then visiting the Church of the Nativity, St. Jerome's Chapel, and _ St. Catherine's Church. After lunch we head to Ein Karem where we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. The balance of the day is at leisure to browse in the local markets. Drive back t your hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight

DAY 6 - JERUSALEM: THE OLD CITY, HOLY SEPULCHER

We begin today entering through Stephen's Gate, with a visit to the Church of St. Anne, marking the place of birth of the Blessed Mother, visiting as well the nearby Pools of Bethesda. We proceed to the Chapel of the Flagellation (where Our Lord was scourged), then carry the cross as we follow the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). After the Stations, we return to the Ecce Homo Arch and Lithostrotos, where we celebrate Mass. Balance of the day in the Old City, where we will have time to visit the Dome of the Rock & Temple Mount (conditions permitting). Dinner and overnight in your hotel in Bethlehem

DAY 7 - JERICHO, DEAD SEA

We depart early this morning towards Jericho to view the Mt. of Temptations. We then visit the “Dead Sea” for a day swim (bring your swim suit). At night, we all gather for a special dinner in Bethlehem and overnight.

DAY 8 - TEL AVIV

drive to Tel Aviv airport for departure