Catholic Holy Land Tour

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus through the land of the Bible.

Experience Israel through ten days of sacred sites, ancient cities, breathtaking landscapes, and places central to the life of Jesus and the history of Christianity. From Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea, this journey brings Scripture into the landscape—inviting you to encounter the places you have read about, prayed about, and imagined.

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Why Travel With Us

Visit the places at the heart of Catholic tradition, from the Church of the Annunciation and Mount of Beatitudes to Gethsemane, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Bethlehem. The itinerary is built to create space not only to see these sites, but to experience them spiritually.
Go beyond Jerusalem with a journey through Galilee, Nazareth, Caesarea, Jericho, the Jordan Valley, Masada, the Dead Sea, and more, connecting the landscapes of Scripture into one immersive experience.
Alongside sacred sites, experience the character of Israel itself, from a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and a Golan winery visit to ancient cities, Mediterranean Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea.

Tour Highlights

Explore the ancient streets of Jaffa, sail across the Sea of Galilee, visit the churches of Nazareth and Bethlehem, stand on the Mount of Olives, walk through Jerusalem’s Old City, and float in the waters of the Dead Sea.

Along the way, visit some of Israel’s most significant Christian and biblical sites, including the Church of the Annunciation, Mount of Beatitudes, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Qasr El-Yahud, and the Church of the Nativity.

The Journey

This is sample itinerary. All itineraries can be tailored to your group’s interests, passions and needs.

Day 1 — Welcome to Israel

Arrive in Israel and meet your local team before beginning your journey in ancient Jaffa. Visit St. Peter’s Church, explore the historic port city, and enjoy time along the Mediterranean before settling into your hotel.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 2 — Northern Exploration

Travel north to Caesarea, once the seat of the Roman procurator of Judea. Continue to Haifa for views of the Bahá’í Gardens and a visit to the Carmelite Church of Stella Maris.

End the day in Acre, where you’ll explore the remarkable subterranean Crusader Quarter.

Overnight: Northern Coast or Tel Aviv

Day 3 — Where Jesus Walked

Travel to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, with the opportunity for Mass.

Continue to Cana of Galilee and Mount Tabor before reaching Tiberias. End the day with a peaceful boat ride across the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight: Tiberias

Day 4 — The Life & Miracles of Jesus

Explore the Galilee, beginning with Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.

Visit Tabgha and the Church of the Multiplication before continuing north toward Banias and ancient Caesarea Philippi.

Complete the day with a visit to a winery in the Golan Heights.

Overnight: Tiberias

Day 5 — From Jericho to Jerusalem

Travel south through the biblical landscapes of the Jordan Valley.

Visit Beit Shean before continuing to Qasr El-Yahud, the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Pass Jericho, the Mount of Temptation, and the Monastery of St. George.

Arrive in Jerusalem and begin your experience of the city from the Mount of Olives.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6 — The Old City of Jerusalem

Begin at the Chapel of the Ascension before visiting Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane.

Enter Jerusalem’s Old City to experience the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock. Continue to the Pool of Bethesda and the remains of the Antonia Fortress.

Conclude the day at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 7 — The Days of the Prophets

Visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Continue toward the biblical landscapes associated with Samson and the Philistines before visiting Hebron and the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 8 — The Dead Sea

Ascend Masada and explore the remains of the dramatic mountaintop fortress overlooking the Judean Desert.

Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, before enjoying time floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea—the lowest point on Earth.

Overnight: Dead Sea