DAILY ITINERARY
Sacred Pathways & Ancient Wonders - 13 Days
Day 1 - Departure
Your pilgrimage kicks off today as you board your flight to Israel. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
Day 2 - Tel Aviv to Netanya
Welcome to Israel! Once you arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, you’ll meet your tour guide and head to Netanya. If there’s time, we'll make a quick stop for Mass at St. Peter’s Church in Jaffa. After a day of travel, dinner and a restful night at the hotel will be just what you need.
Day 3 - Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, & Haifa
After breakfast, we’ll explore Caesarea Maritima and continue to Mt. Carmel, where we’ll celebrate Mass at Deir Al-Muhraqa Monastery. Next, we'll visit Haifa City, before continuing to Tiberias, and checking into our hotel for the evening.
Day 4 – Cana, Nazareth, & Tiberias
We'll start the day with breakfast and then have Mass in Cana. After that, we'll head to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and other local sites. We’ll return to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 5 – Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, & Sea of Galilee
Today’s first visit is the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His “Sermon on the Mount.” We’ll also check out Tabgha, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with five fish and two loaves of bread. We’ll then check out Capernaum and celebrate Mass on board a boat on the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Dinner and an overnight stay await us in Bethlehem.
Day 6 - Bethlehem to Ein Karem
In Bethlehem, we’ll visit Shepherds' Field for Mass, explore the Nativity Church, and the Church of the Visitation in Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. After dinner, we’ll settle in for the night back in Bethlehem.
Day 7 – Jerusalem: Palm Sunday Road
Today is all about exploring sacred sites in Jerusalem! We’ll start at the Mount of Olives and Pater Noster, then take a reflective walk along the Palm Sunday route. We’ll visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations for Mass, plus stops at the Chapel of the Ascension and Mount Zion. After our faith-filled day, we’ll return to our Bethlehem hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 8 – Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa
We'll retrace Jesus' last steps on the Via Dolorosa, pray at the Stations of the Cross, and attend Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We'll also stop at St. Anne’s Church and the Wailing Wall, and you’ll have some free time for exploration. We’ll return to our Bethlehem hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 9 – Jordan Valley, Jericho, Dead Sea, & Sinai
Today is action-packed! We’ll renew our baptismal vows at the Jordan River, visit Jericho and the Mount of Temptation, and, if the weather’s nice, take a dip in the Dead Sea. After that, we’ll travel to Eilat, cross into Egypt, and arrive in Sinai in time for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10 - St. Catherine to Cairo
After breakfast, we’ll explore St. Catherine Monastery before heading to Cairo for dinner and some city sights.
Day 11 - Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, & Nile River Cruise
We’ve got a busy day ahead! First up is the Egyptian Museum, followed by the Great Pyramids of Giza and, of course, a glimpse of the Sphinx. Enjoy a delightful dinner cruise on the Nile tonight before we settle in for the night in Cairo.
Day 12 - Cairo
After breakfast, we’ll visit the Citadel, check out the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque, and browse the Khan Khalili Bazaars. After a delicious dinner, we’ll relax at our hotel.
Day 13 - Departure
As our incredible journey comes to an end, we’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home. We hope you’ve made wonderful memories to cherish!