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You are a click away from fulfilling your life’s dream – a tour of Israel with the most dedicated, professional and experienced Christian tour operator.

Israel Christian Tours mission is to provide our customers with the most comprehensive spiritual and fun Holy Land experience while keeping our prices unbeatable.

Join one of our tour packages and explore Israel with our superb tour guides, all experts in the history of Christianity in the Holy Land. Stay in the best hotels, see and visit more and most importantly – we are here for you throughout the tour.

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• Over 40 Years of Experience
• The Most Knowledgeable and Attentive Tour Guides – Each of our guides is an authority to Christian history of the Holy Land.
• The Highest Standards of Travel Services – Including the best hotels and new and luxurious tour buses and minivans.
• The Most Comprehensive Tour Packages – We carefully plan each tour and make sure to update our itineraries according to our customers’  feedback.
• World Class Service – Before, during and even after you tour, we are always here to assist you with any information you may need.

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• Attractive all inclusive Holy Land tour packages with Christian orientation.
• Custom made private tours for small groups and individuals.
• Wonderful Israel Day Tours departing daily from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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8 Day Heritage of the Holy Land Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus in this wonderful Holy Land tour package. Let the Bible come to life from the hills of the Galilee to the alleys of Jerusalem. Visit the places you only read about, the Sea of Galilee the Dead Sea, Nazareth, Cana, Capenaum and more. Experience the Holy Land in a deep, meaningful and fun way.

• Sea of Galilee
• Mt. Beatitudes
• Qumran caves

11 Days Pilgrim Tour of Israel & Jordan

This pilgrim tour of Israel and Jordan is an extension of our 8 day Heritage of the Holy Land Tour . In addition to the 8 days itinerary in Israel you will get 3 full days of the highlight of Jordan. In Jordan you will visit the beautiful Red City of Petra and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the desert with an exciting jeep safari in Wadi Rum. So hop and join us for for an unforgettable experience of Israel and Jordan.

• Mt. of Beatitudes
• Dead Sea, Israel
• Amman, Jordan
• Jerash, Jordan
• Petra, Jordan
• Wadi Rum jeep safari
• Madaba, Jordan

Private Christian Tours

Looking for an intimate, custom-made christian tour of Israel? We will be happy to tailor-made a tour that will perfectly meet your interests, budget and needs. Our travel adviser, will talk to you, and offer a draft itinerary which you will be able to edit or change, anyway you like.

Custom Christian Group Tours

If you are clergy, a tour operator or even just a family member who wish to lead a group tour to Israel, we will be happy to tailor made a program for your group that will perfectly match your interests, needs and special interests.

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Christian Day Tours Departing Daily from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Eilat | Starting at US$159

Early morning pick up from your Eilat hotel. Travel to the Taba border and cross over to Sinai. Travel along the shores of the Red Sea and the across the desert to the St. Catherine monastery, laying at the foot of Mt. Sinai. See the Burning Bush and the Well of Jethro. On our way back to the border, enjoy lunch at one of the sea side restaurants in Nuweiba. Cross the border, drop off at your Eilat hotel.

Jerusalem & Bethlehem | Starting at $106

Discover Jerusalem and Bethlehem, two of the most important Christian sites in the world. In the first half of the day, you will visit the Old City of Jerusalem including all the must see holy sites for Christians. In the second part of the day, you will cross to Bethlehem (about 30 minutes drive) and visit the Church of Nativity and other important Christian Sites. A not-to-be-missed tour.

Petra Tour from Eilat | Starting at $245

Cross the Arava border into Jordan. Drive through Wadi Rum, where Lawrence of Arabia joined and fought with the Bedouins. Visit the magnificent Rose City of Petra. Walk along the Siq up to the Treasury, see the tombs, ancient monuments and the amphitheatre. Stop for a sit-down lunch. Take a short tour of Aqaba , cross the border back into Israel and return to your hotel in Eilat

Nazareth & Galilee Day Tour | Starting at $89

Christianity was born in the Galilee. This wonderful tour will take you through all the major stations in the early life of Jesus. Learn about these places from the most experienced guides, feel the spiritual presence and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Get baptized in the Jordan river or just enjoy the view.

Masada & the Dead Sea Tour | Starting at $108

Travel through the remarkable scenery of the Judean Desert to the lowest place on earth. Take a cable car up to the UNESCO world heritage site - Masada. Visit the magnificent remains of King Herod's fortress and learn first hand of its remarkable history. Finally, enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon in a private Dead Sea beach resort.

Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra & Acre Tour | Starting at $89

A wonderful day tour that explores the rich coastline of Central and Northern Israel. Enjoy a lovely drive along the coast, stopping to visit the ancient ruins of Caesrea, once the capital of the Roman province. See the beautiful Baha'i gardens in Haifa and the magnificent grottoes of Rosh Hanikra, located at the most Northern point in Israel. On the way back, visit the Crusader fortress of Acre with its impressive port and knights halls.

Jerusalem Old & New Day Tour | Starting at $89

Visit the major sites in the Old city of Jerusalem, enjoy the Holy Christian sites and the buzy bazaar, see the ancient Cardo and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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Guides were knowledgeable and friendly

Guides were knowledgeable and friendly, utilizing headsets so that they could talk in crowd and be heard. Hotel accommodations and buses were first class. We were fortunate enough to have 2 pastors on our tour, one as a rep of Pilgrim tours that gave biblical background on the sites we were visiting, as well as daily prayer.

Date of experience : July 24, 2024

Transfers were handled easily Accomodations were very nice, clean and safe Dinner was not included the last two days We were told we'd have to walk 3 miles a day but three days it was 6 A Christian tour should have Christian tour guides We were promised adjoining rooms and sometimes weren't even on the same floor We had to leave early the last day because someone else had an earlier flight One morning we had to get up at 3am to make a flight

Date of experience : July 17, 2024

Absolutely Love Pilgrim Tours

I would highly recommend the 16 day tour of the seven churches of Revelation in Turkey and the footsteps of Paul. This was a trip of a lifetime! Pilgrim Tours took care of everything! They are very Professional and Knowledgeable! Absolutely Loved Every Minute! Looking forward to my next trip with Pilgrim Tours!

Date of experience : June 21, 2024

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Excellent experience and It's my safety tour thanks a lot every pilgrimage tour members 👍🏻😊

Date of experience : August 03, 2024

Safety was a priority

Despite the tensions with Hamas and the missile attack by Iran while we were in Israel, we NEVER felt unsafe and our tour guide was superb with finding alternate sites for us to visit when normal sites were considered too risky. We trusted Pilgram Tour implicitly to ensure our safety and they did. They were very helpful and reassuring to our daughter, who was terrified for our safely after the attacks (not realizing we were well north of that area), and even contacted us to ensure that all was well. We do not regret at all going to Israel when we did. And the balance of the trip (Turkey and Greece) were all led by extremely knowledgeable and helpful tour guides.

Date of experience : April 09, 2024

BEST TOUR EVER

We had the most amazing time on our 10 day Israel tour. The guide assigned to us was extremely knowledgeable which helped us fully grasp the entire history of the areas toured from Bible times to present. She directed us to Bible passages that related to what we were seeing so we could fully understand the significance of each location in history. She also arranged for topic specific experts to teach us and answer our questions at special locations. The Jewish people expressed great gratitude that we would come to Israel during such a time as this, and we were treated like kings. We were even welcomed with open arms by the Christians in Palestinian controlled Bethlehem. Contrary to the news in America of the conflict, we felt absolutely safe. We will definitely use Pilgrim Tours again.

Date of experience : May 28, 2024

From Israel to Costa Rica…

We were slated to go to Israel with Pilgrim Tours. Then the war broke out, so we quickly changed course and booked the Costa Rica Tour. We were told that our "tour" would be very intimate since there would only be 5 people on the tour. The communication from PT before the tour was great. The what to pack and how to be prepared was very helpful. Unfortunately, our "tour" had a few mishaps. We paid for airport transfers to/from the airport. The other couple on our tour arrived at the San Jose an hour earlier than us. It took them an hour to clear customs and they were supposed to wait for us and we would all be transported to the hotel together. Unfortunately, customs had a shift change at 3:00 p.m. and closed all but one line. By the time we made it through customs 2 hours later, our driver was no where to be found. We did find out that it was not PT fault. Our other couple on the tour was tired of waiting and demanded to be taken to the hotel. PT did refund our transfer fee. However, much stress and angst could have been avoided had the driver contacted us to let us know. We ended up having to pay $50 for the Verizon travel pass because of all the phone calls we needed to make to PT and the Costa Rican Travel company. All of our pre-trip documentation stated we would have a guide. We found out after the day 2 that this was not so. PT contracted with a Costa Rican travel company and we had a dedicated driver for the hotel to hotel and hotel to airport. Everything else we farmed out to Costa Rican public tours. I wish we would have been informed of this. The pre-tour information was vague. The information from the Costa Rica travel company was detailed, however, we didn't receive that until Day 2. Again, much angst could have been avoided with more communication if we would have had the detail before departure. We also paid $125/per person for a tour which the Costa Rican Travel company had no knowledge of. PT did refund our money for that. Pilgrim Tours was very apologetic about all the mishaps, however, much could have been avoided with more clarity and communication. Costa Rica was beautiful and despite the mishaps I'm glad we went. The hotels and food that are included with the tour are fabulous.

Date of experience : May 17, 2024

co-led a tour of Turkey

co-led a tour of Turkey, the Islands, and Greece for our St. Stephen's University (SSU.CA) travel module for two weeks. The attendees described it as the trip of a lifetime, featuring amazing bucket-list sites, VERY warm and knowledgeable guides, and Pilgrim Tour's ability to create a fast and flexible solution when we faced a city-wide bus, taxi, and Uber strike on the day we needed to get to the airport. We have been with Pilgrim many times, found this same consistency, and when our previous trip was cancelled due to COVID, they are able to recover for more of our deposits than was their obligation under the contract. This last trip was so good that one of our attendees immediately booked two more tours with them. We have shopped around for alternatives before, but clearly won't need to do that in the future.

Date of experience : April 01, 2024

Thank you for making our tour-Nov…

Thank you for making our tour-Nov 23-30, 2023 an amazing experience! Not once, from landing in Cairo until we departed from Amman did we feel unsafe. We couldn’t have asked for better guides or drivers, they took care of everything, from our border crossings to checking us in at Amman airport. We loved being a part of the different cultures, seeing the Deserts of Egypt, Mt Sinai, the Red Sea, Mt Nebo, brought the exodus of the children of Israel alive. We are thankful we went, thankful for the dedicated services provided and encourage others to take the tour! Your guides are waiting and will give you an incredible experience! David & Lily Bear - Ohio

Date of experience : November 23, 2023

I would leave 6 stars but I can't

I would leave 6 stars but I can't. We have been on tour 3 times to Israel with Pilgrim Tours and every time has been over the top.we have great transportation, 5 star hotels, and educated guides. In our 3 trips we have not had any complaints and we went at the end of covid and this time during war! We were always safe. We never felt afraid and would go back, well actually we are already planning our 4th trip! We love Pilgrim Tours

Date of experience : May 13, 2024

Pilgrim Tours provide enriching experiences

Pilgrim Tours provide knowledgeable guides. We were told about the history of the sites as well as the importance of each site Enough opportunities were provided to investigate on our own The guides brought us to places where we could taste authentic middle eastern foods I appreciated that each day had a unique itinerary which was shared ahead of time A great experience I would do it again

Date of experience : January 03, 2023

Greece -- Nothing was left out of our trip

Greece was our first trip with Pilgrim Tours. Our guide was very helpful and professional. She had traveled many times to Greece and was able to share her personal experiences with us which made our experience even better. While we were there, we were able to see just about everything! Having traveled with other touring companies, our Pilgrim experience was top notch and we recommended them to our friends.

Date of experience : January 15, 2021

Wonderful tour schedule in Turkey and…

Wonderful tour schedule in Turkey and Greece as we visited the cities mentioned in the Gospels and Revelation. Tour guides were excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable about the area we traveled in. Still friends with them. All details were seen too and no problems. Would gladly use Pilgrim again. Tom Johnson, Camden Arkansas

Date of experience : January 18, 2021

First Class

From my first phone call to Pilgrim Tours til I arrived safely back home from our trip, my every need was met. Their staff is thorough, competent, professional and caring. They always answered any questions I had to my satisfaction. Every detail of our trip was taken care of with professionalism. I positively have nothing negative to say about Pilgrim Tours. We wouldn’t consider using any one else.

Pilgrim Tours is great!

Pilgrim Tours is great! Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. He provided us with whisper devices so that we could clearly hear him as we toured the different sites, and he even helped our group when language and cultural barriers lead to a lack of communication and understanding. Also, our driver always made sure his bus was clean and comfortable, with water bottles we could purchase as we went from place to place. The sites were beautiful, and the hotels we were taken to were clean, well kept, and overall comfortable.

Date of experience : March 18, 2021

Our guide was Eshcar and I can’t say…

Our guide was Eshcar and I can’t say enough about him! He was so incredibly knowledgeable about Israel, the Bible, people in general, and he discussed ways the past relates to the present. He was so kind and genuinely wanted us to understand and appreciate his country. He had a gentle firmness about keeping our group of 24 quiet when he was talking so we could all enjoy what he was saying. He even told us his personal story, which was amazing. This trip for me was life altering and I highly recommend anyone going to Israel to have a licensed guide….like Escher!

Date of experience : April 26, 2023

Exodus Tour, just the beginning

In 2018 our family of 5 went on the Exodus Tour with Pilgrim. We are Canadian and there aren’t a lot of these kinds of tours within our budget. I spent quite a bit of time researching various tour groups, mindful of both experience and safety-we are so glad we went with Pilgrim. While I love the variety of experiences in each segment of our tour, I was blown away with the rich Christian history in Egypt. Each tour guide was amazing with their knowledge and personal touch. We are looking at the Footsteps of Paul tour with Pilgrim, once travel restrictions lighten up. Our daughter’s were 18,16,14 on this trip and we have wonderful lasting memories.

Date of experience : January 21, 2021

From my first phone call to my return home ...

From my first phone call to my return home, Pilgrim Tour folks met every need with action and compassion, in spite of a canceled flight out of Boston. They met every promise they made and my experience was beyond what I expected because of the kindness of the tour guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc. The guide in Jordan wasn't at such a high level which cost a star. I plan to return to Israel and will go through Pilgrim Tours again.

Date of experience : January 13, 2021

Thank you Pilgrim for unforgettable Turkey trip!

Thank you Pilgrim for planning our amazing trip to Turkey!!!🇹🇷 Started off traveling through the city of Istanbul, then stayed in a beautiful cave hotel in Cappadocia where we had the best views. Ended our trip with a week on a private Gullet boat, with the best crew and talented chef (trust me, I’m a picky eater😁), traveling through the Aegean Sea!! Highly recommend !!!🇹🇷

Date of experience : September 29, 2021

An exceptional experience in Israel!

Our experience with Pilgrim Tours was exceptional! There were 43 states and 12 countries represented by our group and the chemistry among us was amazing, due mostly to our guide, Yatzuk. I had the privilege to be our group’s pastor and we had wonderful times of prayer and fellowship together. Our accommodations were great and the food was always delicious. We would do the entire trip over again! We just can’t say enough!

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Israel needs no introduction. However, your valued memories are shaped by the approach to this history-laden land. The key to absolutely loving Israel is our individually-guided groups for a more personal experience. From the north to the south, our tours will help you explore all of what the Holy Land has to offer. The most sacred places on earth will come alive for you.

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I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the House of the LORD” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem – built as a city that is bound firmly together. To it the tribe go up, the tribes of the LORD, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. – Psalm 122:1-4 (NRSV)

Holy Land pilgrimages are the principal journey of faith for Christians and those seeking to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, deepen their religion and bring themselves closer God.

Our tried and tested itineraries offer the incredible opportunity to see the Gospel come to life. Immerse yourself in the ancient history and rich spirituality of shrines in the Holy Land, following the life of Jesus from Bethlehem to Nazareth, from Galilee to Jerusalem. It is often described as a life-changing experience, such is the power and influence of his teachings.

Intentions for going on pilgrimage have largely remained the same since the 4th century and the first written account in Bordeaux Itinerarium . Modes of travel, however, have been adapted for modern times. All of our pilgrimages include non-stop return flights from the UK (although anyone can join from abroad), touring on an air-conditioned coach, and are always escorted by a professional English-speaking guide. A reasonable level of fitness is still needed for daily walking, but pilgrimage has never been more accessible than it is today.

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Pilgrimages are wonderful for bringing religious communities closer together. New bonds of friendship are often formed among fellow pilgrims, and old bonds strengthened as you celebrate holy communion every day in various shrines around the Holy Land.

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Holy Land Pilgrimage & Jerusalem Pilgrimage – Our classic Holy Land pilgrimage we have offered for over 20 years!

Nothing brings the Gospels to life like a Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour to the Holy Land with a Jerusalem stay in 2024 or 2025. During this pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Israel, you will walk in the Footsteps of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the Apostles, visiting and celebrating daily Mass in the most important Shrines and Basilicas of Christianity. You will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the Angel of the Lord appeared to the Virgin Mary, and she professed her Magnificat. You will visit Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Christ at the Church of the Nativity .  During this Holy Land Pilgrimage tour, you can renew your baptismal vows at the Jordon River and your wedding vows in Cana, where Jesus performed His first Miracle. You will spend two days around the Sea of Galilee where Jesus began His ministry, preaching to thousands as He gave His sermon on the Mount of Beatitudes, and miraculously fed the multitudes with fish and loaves of bread. The highlight of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour will be the pilgrimage to Jerusalem where you will pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and experience the Lord’s Passion along the Via Dolorosa , also known as the Way of the Cross, on the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which marks the place where Jesus was put to death on Calvary, and was buried and rose again! Visits to Mount Tabor,  Sepphoris , Bethany, and Jericho are just some of the other places that you will visit on this Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour.  Look at the wonderful Holy Land Pilgrimage tour guidelines issued by the USCCB.   Why don’t you go ahead and book the Holy Land & Jerusalem Pilgrimage Tour for 2025 today?

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• Airfares - Round trip airfare is included for most major airports in the USA and Canada Or you can choose land only and make your own flight arrangements from anywhere in the world.
• 1 Checked Bag with Airlines
• Hotel Accommodations - First Class 4 and 5-Star Hotels with Porterage
• Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Wine & bottled water with dinners
• All transportation in destination location Air-conditioned Motorcoach with Bottled Water and WiFi available onboard
• Tour Guide - Professional English Speaking Guides -- always Catholic
• Entrance Fees - Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary Whisper Headsets where needed
• Catholic Priest, Daily Mass and Spiritual Activities Coordinated

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• Travel Insurance -- optional but recommended
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Itinerary for Holy Land & Jerusalem Pilgrimage Tour

Day 1 depart for tel aviv.

Day 2 Tel Aviv - Overnight on the Mediterranean Coast

Day 3 Galilee: Caesarea - Mount Carmel - Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery - Wedding Church in Cana - Nazareth - Basilica of the Annunciation

Day 4 Boat ride - Sea of Galilee - Capernaum - Mount of Beatitudes - Tabgha Loaves & Fishes - Church Peter's Primacy - Caesarea Philippi

Day 5 Mt Tabor - Sepphoris - Jerusalem

Day 6 Jerusalem the Holy City - Bethlehem the Nativity - Mt Olives - Church of Visitation - Shepherd’s Fields - Church of the Nativity

Day 7 Bethany - Mt Olives - Dominus Flevit - Gethsemane - Cave of Betrayal - Cave of Assumption - Church of the Pater Noster

Day 8 Stations of the Cross - Church of the Holy Sepulchre - St Anne’s Church - Ecce Homo - Western Wall - Upper Room - Dormition Abbey

Day 9 Jericho - Mount of Temptation - Dead Sea

Day 10 Return Home

Your Holy Land and Jerusalem pilgrimage comes to an end.  Today you will board your flights home.

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a special time of spiritual journey for Christians. It is a time when we recommit ourselves to living a Christian life as a life of pilgrimage.  

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To go on pilgrimage is not simply to visit a place to admire its treasures of nature, art or history. To go on pilgrimage really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God where he has revealed himself, where his grace has shone with particular splendor and produced rich fruits of conversion and holiness among those who believe. Above all, Christians go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to the places associated with the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection.

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FAQ about the Holy Land and Jerusalem Pilgrimage Tour

What hotels will we be staying at for the Holy Land Jerusalem Pilgrimage?

For a list of the 4 and 5-Star hotels we typically use including the famous Notre Dame Center for the Holy Land Jerusalem Pilgrimage click here.

Do I need an electrical adapter in Israel?    Yes, you will need an adapter for a pilgrimage to Israel .

Is a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jerusalem important?  For additional information for pilgrims to the Holy Land please click here.

Have the Bishops said anything about a pilgrimage to the Holy Land?   For Holy Land Pilgrimage Guidelines from the United States Catholic Bishops click here.

Are your guides Catholic?  All of our guides are Roman Catholic!  Absolutely!  We are the only pilgrimage tour agency with a Roman Catholic priest on staff!

How do I meet up with the group if I make my own flight arrangements? 

Arrival times vary between dates and within pilgrimages.  If you make your own flight arrangements, we can arrange a private transfer from Ben Gurion Tel Aviv airport to the group hotel for $100 per person.  We can also arrange a return transfer to the airport at the end of your pilgrimage for $100 per person.  We recommend using our transfer service because they are known and trusted drivers.  As soon as you have your flight information, email Marcelle .

Would you like to lead your parish or group on this pilgrimage?   Click Here to get started.

Do you have other pilgrimage tours to the Holy Land?   Yes!  See our Holy Land Pilgrimage with Jordan and Petra Tour. Prices start at $3,199.  We also have the delectable Holy Land Pilgrimages to Israel featuring Foodies Tours designed for Catholic Foodies.  We also have our brand new budget-friendly Holy Land Pilgrimage with Bethlehem Stay.

Do you have FAQs for airlines, passports, vaccinations, travel insurance, tipping, packing, mobility, and others?   Yes. FAQ for all Catholic Journeys Pilgrimage Tours

Can I obtain Cancel for Any Reason Coverage for a pilgrimage to Israel?  Yes! Click here for insurance plan details — see the Select Plan with CFAR upgrade.

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Fr. Dan Dashner

Each day, early in the morning on this Holy Land Pilgrimage we were off and running. The driver of the van was a very safe and considerate driver who not only ensured that we arrived at all our assigned destinations on time, but he also ensured that there was plenty of water for all of us to drink as the weather was very hot and we needed to constantly hydrate our bodies. All Holy Site visits were well-planned, and our tour guide was well known by the guards and site coordinators and several occasions we were even granted head of line privileges.

Every day of our journey was fruitful and fulfilling and we were given the opportunity to visit and spend ample time at each site identified in the Catholic Journey Pilgrimage Brochure. In fact, we even visited some sites that were not scheduled and not offered in the itinerary. Confession and spiritual direction were announced as available and was provided as requested and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated each day with the group. Every morning, on the tour motor coach, I led a recitation of The Holy Rosary or the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Everybody joined in and I’m sure that our pilgrimage was blessed and especially protected by the Blessed Virgin Mother of God because during this pilgrimage, I was hit from behind by an electric motor bike. However, I was not seriously hurt and there were no injuries to the operator of the electric motor bike.

On the last day of the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, we went to the Via Dolorosa, and I led stations of the cross all the way to Golgotha where I was privileged to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

This Holy Land Pilgrimage was a dream come true for me because when I was ordained to the presbyterate, I was scheduled to go to the Holy Land This trip was on my bucket list of things I wanted to do and an answer to my prayer. Due to our very close group interaction and relationships, we developed with each other, we now have new spiritual families (members of our pilgrimage group). Each of the nine members of our group have called or texted me and each other and assured us of their prayers & support.

Words cannot express my gratitude to Catholic Journeys for giving me this great opportunity to go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land as group Spiritual Director. I commend Catholic Journeys for hiring knowledgeable guides and skilled driver for these pilgrimages. May God continue to Bless & Protect You and All Pilgrims that make this Extraordinary Journey to the Holy Land through Catholic Journeys.

Reverend Father Daniel L. Dashner,

Patrick and Linda

We went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land on 9/17 and returned 9/26. We celebrated our 30th Anniversary first by renewing our vows in Cana and spending last full day on our actual Anniversary with a special Mass at Golgotha and a visit to the Tomb.

Our guide was an extraordinary mix of historian, geography, religion and Shepherd! He kept us all safe and taken care of whatever we needed.

Our Priest, Father Dan, is now the head of our Pilgrimage Family and we are grateful to God and everyone at Catholic Journeys for making this possible!

The pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land was wonderful and David, our guide, was fantastic. I was amazed at his knowledge and wish I could have recorded the entire trip. Unfortunately I became ill on the flight over so wasn’t able to fully enjoy trip. Sadly I have been diagnosed with cancer and would appreciate prayers. My roommate was also wonderful to me. Please add me to your prayer list. ✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Margaret and Richard

Our pilgrimage to the Holy Land was amazing. Everything was perfect from the time we were picked up at the airport until the day we departed. We had the best tour guide David. I felt blessed each day by his vast amount of knowledge. We were able to gain access to the most beautiful basilicas and had Mass each day. I felt very cared for and safe the entire pilgrimage. I would recommend Catholic Journey to everyone who is considering a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

The pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land was awesome despite the heat. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge. David, our tour guide was so passionate about his country and so willing to share his knowledge.

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Christian Holy Land Israel Tour, 7 Days

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Take the ultimate Christian pilgrimage to Israel with this 7 day tour package that covers significant Biblical landmarks across the country. In Jerusalem walk in Jesus’ footsteps. In Nazareth visit the Church of the Annunciation and in Bethlehem see where Jesus was born. Visit places where Jesus performed miracles and where he lived in Kfar Nahum. The tour also includes iconic Holy Land destinations sites like Masada, the Dead Sea and Jericho. 

Tour Overview

This Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour begins with a drive up the coastal road, then we turn off towards the Valley of Armageddon. From here we can see Megiddo. We pass by Mt. Precipice and arrive in Nazareth. Here we tour the beautiful Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. On route to the Sea of Galilee, we pass Cana, where Christ transformed water into wine. From a distance, we see Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount and stop in Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. In Tabgha, we tour the Roman Catholic Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. We pass Tiberias on the edge of the Sea of Galilee and stop at Yardenit. This River Jordan baptismal site could have been where John baptized Jesus. On our return journey, we pass Mt. Tabor where the Transfiguration took place.

This tour heads to southern Israel through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo-op then continue our descent further and further down beneath sea level towards the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada where we take a cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055 year old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun. 

Take this Bethlehem and Jericho tour past the Inn of the Good Samaritan and descend beneath sea level to the ancient city of Jericho. In Jericho see the sycamore tree climbed by Zacchaeus when he tried to get a better look at Jesus. Recall the biblical tale of Joshua marching his troops around Jericho’s city walls until they fell. The tour leaves Jericho passing the Mount of Temptation and continues to Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. Then the tour visits Bethlehem where Jesus was born just over 2,000 years ago. The Bethlehem tour stops in Manger Square and we enter the Church of the Nativity which holds the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. The tour visits the adjacent Church of St. Catherine and its subterranean caves holding ancient tombs and shrines. From here the tour passes Shepherds Field and returns to Jerusalem.

We take in the panoramic views of Jerusalem from the top of Mount of Scopus then travel down the mount passing the biblical Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, and Kidron Valley which holds monumental Jewish tombs. In the Jewish Quarter, we see the Cardo; the Byzantine-era main street of Jerusalem. We stop at the sacred Western Wall to place a prayer note between the ancient stones of the wall. The tour follows part of the Via Dolorosa to the stunning Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here we see the site of Christ’s crucifixion and his burial tomb. After a lunch break and walk through the Old City bazaar we travel to new Jerusalem. Driving through the modern city we reach Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. The museum’s exhibits include authentic artifacts, original documents, photos, and video testimonials of Holocaust survivors.

Join our Christian Jerusalem Jesus Tour to trace Jesus' footsteps on the Mount of Olives, visiting sites like the Church of the Ascension and Garden of Gethsemane. Explore historical landmarks such as the Pools of Bethesda and Via Dolorosa. Note: The tour covers over 5 miles in hilly terrain, and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues

Highlights - Christian Israel Tour, 7 Days

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• The price shown is per person in double room.
• A single supplement of 639 will apply for choosing 1 adult.
• High Season supplement will apply in Holidays and Summer Time.
• The hotels might be replaced with similar ones due to lack of availability.
• A single supplement of 831 will apply for choosing 1 adult.
• A single supplement of 1023 will apply for choosing 1 adult.
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Additional Information - Christian Israel Tour, 7 Days

The tour includes:.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Entrance fees on days 2, 3, 4 & 5 
• 5 fully guided tour days with a local qualified and licensed tour guide
• 6 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

The tour does not include:

• Lunch, dinner, drinks
• Airport transfers
• Entrance fees on day 6 - Jerusalem In the footsteps of Jesus
• Comfortable walking shoes, hat and water are recommended
• For visits to the Dead Sea we recommend that you bring hats, bathing suits, towels and sun protection
• Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to visit Yad Vashem due to the sensitive content
• Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
• Airport transfers can be scheduled during the booking process as an optional extra
• Passport compulsory for visit to Bethlehem and Jericho
• Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited
• Tour itinerary order may change according to your day of departure
• Final sequence of tour days will appear in your confirmation email
• Single traveler supplement is required
• High season supplement is required
• Booking is subject to  terms and conditions

Cancellation Policy

• 4% charge for notification up to 14 days or more before the start time of the tour.
• 25% charge for notification between 13 to 8 days before the start time of the tour.
• 50% charge for notification between 7 to 4 days before the start time of the tour.
• 100% charge for notification of 3 days or less days before the start time of the tour.

Tour Packages are the easiest and cheapest way to travel in Israel. Our packages integrate day tours with lodgings and are from 2 to 12 days long. The tours operate several times a week and include breakfast and transportation from hotel to hotel. Every morning you will join a new group led by one of the best and most professional tour guides Israel has to offer.

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- Pickup and drop-off (When you book a package, we book your accommodation according to the chosen class, unless stated otherwise on a tour page. Since we have a specific pickup/drop-off route, the pickup/drop-off hotels may be within walking distance from the accommodation hotel (approximately 5-10 minutes);

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In general, the packages are offered with different levels of accommodation (tourist, first, superior, luxury) so you have the option of choosing between them unless stated otherwise on the tour package page. All you have to do is to choose your preferred option during the booking process.

It depends on a specific package and its departure day. The tour packages are open to minor changes only such as switching particular tours when possible. If you have a specific question in this regard you’re welcome to contact us by mail: [email protected]

Yes. Our cancellation policy is very considerate and clear, you can find these conditions on each tour page and in the confirmation email.

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ISRAEL IN DEPTH 14 DAY TOUR MAY 10 – MAY 23, 2025 JORDAN,EGYPT EXTENSIONS MAY 23 – JUNE 1 SAMARIA,JUDEA EXTENSION (PRETOUR) MAY 5 – MAY 11

14 day tour, hotels, two meals a day, private motor coach, and Israeli guide. Since most who go to Israel can do it only once in their lifetime, see basically all Biblical related sites that are accessible. After creating and successfully leading this tour 19 times from 2005-2023, once again this will be led by John Hodges, an experienced traveler who has visited Israel 26 times in the last 26 years, plus much of the Middle East. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, and has been a student and teacher of the Bible, Israel, Biblical history, and Bible prophecy for many years. This is an excellent tour for laypersons, retirees, students (high school, college, seminary), and pastors. This is a private led tour by John Hodges and involves more walking than a standard tour. John is not an employee of Pilgrim Tours but uses Pilgrim Tours as his administrative agency. For additional information contact John Hodges at: [email protected] or 708-331-4440 or cell: 708-606-4441.

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Israel in Depth Price Includes: 12 nights lodging in 4 star hotels, buffet breakfast and dinner daily, Abrahamic lunch, St. Peter’s Fish lunch, full time English speaking Israeli tour guide, 1 airport arrival transfer / 1 airport departure transfer, gratuities (guide, driver, hotel staff), ear whisper system, porterage (1 Bag).

Israel in Depth Not Included: Flight arrangements (low cost fares available nationwide), lunches, optional Travel Insurance. Many choose to arrive a day or two early to help get over jet lag, to allow for possible flight delays, and/or to explore places on their own. Most choose to stay in Jerusalem and a few pick Tel Aviv.

Arrival & Departure Transfers: For arrivals on Sunday, May 11, your flight needs to arrive before 4:30PM to ride the complimentary transfer to the hotel and attend a mandatory orientation meeting that evening. For departures for the main Israel Tour only, the bus departs the hotel on Friday May 23 at 7:45AM, arriving at Ben Gurion Airport about 9:00AM. Check in for return flights begin 3 hours before departure times. If another time is desired for airport/hotel transfers, a complimentary one time private transfers will be provided up to two days before and two days after the tour ends.

Jordan/Southern Israel Extension Price Includes: 3 nights lodging in 4 star hotels (Dead Sea, Petra & Eilat), breakfast and dinner daily, full time English speaking Jordanian tour guide, porterage (1 Bag), border Taxes / Jordan Visa, gratuities (guide, driver, hotel staff), all guides, entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary

Jordan/Southern Israel Extension Not Included: All air flights and air taxes, lunches, optional travel insurance. Optional flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv (Approximate $105 - $150, subject to confirmation).

Samaria/Judea/Hebron Pre Tour Extension Price Includes: 6 nights lodging in 4 star hotels (Ariel & Jerusalem), breakfast and dinner daily, full time English speaking Israeli tour guide, porterage (1 Bag), gratuities (guide, driver, hotel staff), ear whisper system, services of long distance deluxe motor coach, all guides, entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary

Samaria/Judea/Hebron Pre Tour Extension Not Included: All air flights and air taxes, lunches, optional travel insurance.

Samaria Arrival Transfers: For airport arrivals at Ben Gurion Airport a complimentary private transfer is included if one is also doing the following main Israel tour. Your flight arrival should be no later than 4:30PM on Tuesday, May 6. If another time is desired for airport/hotel transfer, a complimentary one time private transfer will be provided up to two days before the tour begins.

Egypt Extension Price Includes: 6 nights lodging in 4 star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, full time English speaking Israeli tour guide, porterage (1 Bag), gratuities (guide, driver, hotel staff), services of long distance deluxe motor coach, all guides, entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary

Egypt Extension Not Included: All air flights and air taxes, lunches, optional travel insurance.

Egypt Departure Transfers: TBD

Please Note: Travelers from Visa Exempt countries visiting Israel must apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online at Israel ETA-IL Application | Apply for your Israel eVisa online (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) . Once approved, an ETA confirmation will be emailed to you. There is no need to print this confirmation; simply save it on your phone. The cost of the ETA permit is 25 shekels (approximately 7 USD), and it permits stays of up to 90 days. The permit remains valid for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first. Failure to meet these entry requirements may result in loss of tour participation and associated penalties.

*Customers traveling to Israel that do not provide their full passport information will incur an additional fee of $160 per person to cover the Israel VAT (value-add tax) on their final invoice.

Deposit Required: A $300 per person US Dollar deposit (which includes a $100 non-refundable service fee) is required to secure a reservation.

Final Payment: 60 days before departure

Day 1, Sat. May 10 - Departure from home for an overnight flight to Israel

Day 2, Sun. May 11 - Tel Aviv, Hotel in Jerusalem

Tour members arrive in Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion Airport, then by motor coach or private transfer we drive past Lydda, Emmaus, and the Aijalon Valley on a scenic drive up to Jerusalem and arrive at our hotel for our first dinner together and a six-night stay.

Day 3, Mon. May 12 - Jerusalem, City of David, Judean Wilderness, Wadi Qelt, Jericho

We begin the day by touring the City of David to see a film, its Canaanite and Israelite ruins, Jeremiah’s cistern, King David’s palace, an optional walk thru Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel, view recently discovered 2nd Temple road, finishing at the Pool of Siloam where Jesus healed a blind man. For lunch we have a Biblical type dinner in Abraham’s Tent and optional ride on camels. We visit nearby En Mabo’a Spring and walk on the ancient Jericho Road We drive further east thru the West Bank and Judean Wilderness to stop for a scenic view of the Wadi Qelt, St. George’s Monastery, and ancient Jericho Road. We continue on past Bedouin camps to Jericho to see Herod’s winter palace, Zaccheus’ sycamore fig tree, Elisha’s Spring, then enter ancient Tel Jericho to see remains of fallen walls, and view the Mount of Temptation where Satan tempted Jesus.

Day 4, Tue. May 13 - West Jerusalem, Gibeah, Gibeon, Emmaus, Aijalon Valley, Joppa, Holocaust Museum, Israel Museum

This day begins with a stop at ancient Gibeah where King Saul had his palace. We then travel to West Jerusalem to the tomb of the prophet Samuel and a view of his hometown Ramah, and the high place at Gibeon where the Lord appeared to King Solomon before he built the Temple. We continue westward to a possible location of Emmaus where Jesus appeared to two disciples. We walk to a scenic view of the Aijalon Valley where Joshua prayed for the sun and moon to remain still. We drive past Lydda where Peter healed a paralyzed man and arrive at the ancient port of Joppa where Jonah and Peter spent time. We return to Jerusalem past the harp bridge before arriving at Yad Vashem for a somber tour of the Holocaust Museum. We end the day going past the Knesset and visit the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls), and a model of 1st Century Jerusalem.

Day 5, Wed. May 14 - Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Promenade, Bethlehem

Today we ascend to the top of the Temple Mount to observe columns and steps from the Temple where Jesus taught, Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock shrine, the Golden Gate, then exit to the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed a paralyzed man. We see a stone pavement from the Roman times then walk the 14 stations of the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Our next stop is at the Promenade for the view that Abraham first had of Mt. Moriah. We drive to visit Rachel’s tomb and then enter into Bethlehem to tour the Church of the Nativity that displays where Jesus was born, shop at the olive wood factory, then by bus we visit David’s well, the Shepherd’s Field, ending at Herod’s palace and tomb on top of Herodium.

Day 6, Thu. May 15 - Jerusalem, Wailing Wall, Temple Mount Steps, Jewish Quarter, Mount Zion

With excitement we begin our extensive tour of the Old City of Jerusalem by visiting the Wailing or Western Wall and walk thru the excavated Rabbinical Tunnel to see a massive Herodian stone wall and street from the time of Jesus. We then witness the many Bar Mitzvah celebrations at the outside wall and have an opportunity to pray there. Strolling to the Archaeological Park we see a free film, original 2nd Temple stones, and southern steps that Jesus walked on. Ascending up to the Jewish Quarter we see the gold Menorah built for the next Temple, the Temple Institute, the Burnt House, a 1st Temple period model of Jerusalem, a wall built by King Hezekiah, and the Roman Cardo. The rest of our day is at Mt. Zion to see the Upper Room, David’s Tomb, and the first Church Grotto.

Day 7, Fri. May 16 - Mount of Olives, Bethany, Kidron Valley, Hinnom Valley, Garden Tomb

This final day in Jerusalem begins with an ascent to the top of the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Bethphage, and Bethany. We view the large Jewish cemetery and tomb of the prophets Zechariah, Haggai, and Malachi located on the mountain in expectation the Messiah will come there. We remember the last week of Jesus’ life on earth and descend the Messianic path where He rode on a donkey, visiting where He wept over Jerusalem, then tour the Garden of Gethsemane where He was arrested, then walk across the Kidron Valley to ancient tombs. We continue up to the Temple Mount and high Pinnacle Wall where Satan tempted Jesus when He began His ministry. Next we visit David’s Citadel and go to the top of a tower for a view of Old Jerusalem and to see the remains of Herod’s palace and possible place of Pilate’s trial of Jesus. Our next stop is to enter Caiaphas’ House to see a 1st Century road and prison where traditionally Jesus was put on trial by the high priest and where Peter denied knowing Him. We overlook the Hinnom Valley, also called Gehenna, and the Potter’s Field where Judas was buried. The afternoon finishes with a quiet visit, tour, and communion together at the Garden Tomb and Place of the Skull called Golgotha or Calvary.

Day 8, Sat. May 17 - Ein Kerem, Sorek Valley, Beth Shemesh, Elah Valley, Philistia, Beersheba, Negev Desert, Dead Sea

Leaving Jerusalem we stop at Ein Kerem the traditional birthplace of John The Baptist, then drive past Hadassah Hospital named after Biblical Esther. We travel west thru beautiful mountains and the Sorek Valley to Beth Shemesh where the Ark of the Covenant was carried from the Philistines by two cows pulling a cart. The next stop is Tel Azekah and the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. We make stops where battles were fought at Mareshah and Lachish, then we drive thru the land of the Philistines, passing the city of Gath. We continue on to Beersheba and see Abraham’s well. Next, we go east with a drive thru the Negev contrasted with Bedouin tents and herds of camels, donkeys, sheep, and blossoms of the Israeli desert agriculture that is fulfilling prophesy from Isaiah. Our desert tour ends with stops at the traditional locations of Biblical Arad, Zoar, Sodom, and salt stone of Lot’s wife, then a relaxing swim in the Dead Sea by our luxurious hotel.

Day 9, Sun. May 18 - Masada, Engedi, Qumran, Bethany Beyond The Jordan, Sea of Galilee

We see a film and ascend by cable car to the ancient fortress of Masada. After digesting its history and viewing ancient Gomorrah, we visit the oasis of Engedi where David hid from King Saul, then on to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We head north and stop for a look where Jesus was probably baptized at Bethany Beyond The Jordan. We then continue thru the Jordan Valley and Samaria, with a stop near Belvoir Fortress. We soon make our first drive along the shore of the Sea of Galilee past ancient Roman ruins and a theatre before entering the city of Tiberias (known for its ancient Roman hot springs which still exist today) to begin a four-night stay at a lake shore hotel.

Day 10, Mon. May 19 - Northern Galilee, Hazor, Hula, Dan, Golan Heights, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Hermon

We head north and soon depart from the lake to pass thru the Hula Valley with a stop at Tel Hazor, seeing mud brick ruins from Canaanite times, stone structures built by King Solomon, and a huge water well built by King Ahab. Next we see a film about migrating birds at the Hula Nature Reserve. We continue north to see the headwaters of the Jordan River at Tel Dan, plus we see the ancient Israelite city of Dan. Back on the bus, we visit Banias and its Hermon Stream (Biblical Caesarea Philippi where Jesus visited), then we ascend up Mt. Hermon to tour Nimrod’s Castle with a beautiful view of the Hula Valley. Our bus continues on to the picturesque volcanic crater at Lake Ram and then ascends up Mt. Bental with a magnificent view of Lebanon, Syria, and snowcapped Mt. Hermon. The day ends by driving thru the Golan Heights of ancient Bashan with a stop at a high observation point for a panoramic view of the Sea of Galilee. We arrive back at Tiberias.

Day 11, Tue. May 20 - Sea of Galilee, Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin, Bethsaida, Kursi, Gadara

Today we concentrate on the primary places of Jesus’ ministry. We take a quiet cruise on the Sea of Galilee in the Jesus Boat, and then disembark to tour the Boat Museum. Next, we visit Magdala, the Mount of the Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, fish lunch, Chorazin, Bethsaida, the miracle feedings of the multitudes and the place of the demoniacs and pigs at Kursi, Hippos, and Gadara. Our final stop is for water baptisms and mikvahs to be done at the Jordan River baptismal site. We finish our full circle of the lake by arriving at our hotel.

Day 12, Wed. May 21 - Central Galilee, Beth Shan, Mt. Gilboa, Nazareth, Sepphoris, Cana, Mt. Arbel

We begin by heading south to visit the extensive Roman ruins and Tel of the ancient city of Beth Shan. We then drive up Mt. Gilboa to where King Saul was killed, to take pictures of the fertile Beth Shan Valley. We drive across the Jezreel Valley past Shunem where Elisha raised a boy from the dead, and by Ophrah where Gideon resided. We ascend Mt. Precipice for a view of Nazareth, Mt. Tabor where Deborah defeated the Canaanites, and northern Armageddon. After driving by the Church of the Annunciation, we have a guided tour of Nazareth Village. Next, we go to visit the nearby ancient city of Sepphoris where likely Joseph and Jesus worked as builders. Leaving the area, we drive thru Cana where Jesus turned the water into wine, and end the day at Mt. Arbel for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee. Back on the bus we make a final scenic stop overlooking Tiberias along the lake. We return to our lakeshore hotel.

Day 13, Thu. May 22 - Western Galilee, Mt. Tabor, hill of Moreh, Harod Springs, Tel Jezreel, Jezreel Valley, Megiddo, Armageddon, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea, Sharon Plain

On our last day in Galilee, by bus we pass thru the Biblical places of Kadesh, Mt. Tabor, Endor, Nain, and hill of Moreh. We stop at Harod Springs where Gideon downsized his army to 300. Our next stop is at Tel Jezreel in the Jezreel Valley, the city of Ahab and Jezebel. We continue to travel west to take a tour of ancient Tel Megiddo, overlooking southern Armageddon. We then ascend to Elijah’s Mt. Carmel where he dueled with the 450 prophets of Baal. We have a wonderful western view of the Jezreel Valley. We descend back down the mountain to our last stop at the ancient seaport and Roman Capital of Biblical Caesarea, where Pontius Pilate resided. This was also where Peter preached to the Roman Centurion Cornelius and saw the entire household believe. Paul was put on trial here before sailing for Rome. We drive outside the city to take pictures of its ancient Herodian Roman aqueduct. We then drive thru the Sharon Plain to our hotel perched on cliffs above the beach and Mediterranean Sea for one last night in Israel and for reflections about everything that we have seen and heard.

Day 14, Fri. May 23 - Tel Aviv

Some members leave from Ben Gurion airport on their return flight home with lots of great memories and information, while others will continue on the Jordan/Southern Israel Extension.

Available Extensions:

If you do this tour and the two related extensions you will see almost all of Israel and its Biblical sites. The focus of the tour and all the extensions are ancient Biblical sites instead of ancient pagan sites.

Jordan, Southern Israel 4 Day Extension Add-on (May 23 – May 26)

Day 14, Fri. May 23: Pella, Gadara, Jerash, Jabbok River, Amman, Dead Sea An early departure from our hotel in Netanya, Israel takes us to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge. After meeting our guide and completing passport formalities, we enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. By motor coach we travel to a scenic overlook of Pella, where the Jerusalem Church fled in 65 A.D. We then continue to Jordan’s northern border driving thru the picturesque Yarmouk River Valley as we ascend to visit the ancient ruins of Gadara, the mountain top city center of the Gadarene Demoniacs. From there we will be able to view the nearby Sea of Galilee where Jesus had His encounter with them. We head back south to Jerash, ancient Gerasa of Roman Times, the city center of the Gerasenes, one of the best-preserved and most complete provincial Roman cities. Gerasa was one of the cities of the Decapolis, a confederation of 10 Graeco-Roman cities dating from the 1st century BC situated in Jordan, Syria and Israel. Known for its extraordinary state of preservation, the ruins indicate human occupations at this location for more than 2,500 years. The most well-known monuments include the colonnaded street with sewers, the Temple of Zeus, the theatre, the Forum, and Hadrian’s Arch. Next, we drive further south thru the area that once was settled by the ancient Ammonites and Amorites, but later became part of ancient Israel where 2½ tribes settled. We cross over the Jabbok River where Jacob wrestled with God, then past the present capital of Amman, which once was the Decapolis city of Philadelphia and Old Testament Ammonite city of Rabbah. We arrive at our luxurious hotel by the Dead Sea with an optional swim in its pools or the Sea. Day 15, Sat. May 24: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Sodom, Mt Nebo, Medeba, Macaerus, Arnon River, Moses’ Spring We begin the day with a visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John The Baptist did some baptizing and likely spot where he baptized Jesus. It was in this vicinity that the Prophets Elijah and Elisha did some ministry, and where Joshua and the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land thru the parted Jordan River. We take a leisurely walk thru the thickets to see John the Baptist Spring and then we continue to the Jordan River. As we exit we see the hill where tradition says Elijah was taken to Heaven. We then visit Tall el-Hammam which some scholars believe is the destroyed Biblical city of Sodom. By bus we then follow the reverse path of the Israelites on their way from the wilderness to the Promised Land. For a spectacular view of the area we ascend to the top of Mount Nebo where it is believed Moses saw the Promised Land and was buried in the adjacent valley. We see restored mosaics on the floor of the new Basilica. Our drive continues to the town of Madaba, the biblical Medeba, where we see the well preserved ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. Next we drive south onto the Biblical King’s Highway. Soon we leave the main highway for a paid picture stop of the mountain palace of Herod Antipas where tradition says he beheaded John The Baptist. Returning, we make a brief stop at ancient Biblical Tel Dhiban, then continue driving south to the ancient border of Moab for a picture stop at the Arnon River Canyon. We then head east and enter the Desert Highway traveling south thru ancient Edom. We stop to see Moses’ Spring and then arrive at our Petra hotel. Day 16, Sun. May 25: Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat This morning we make a complete visit of Petra where we walk or take optional carriages thru the “Siq”, an immense colorful sandstone canyon, to the city of ancient Petra. Over 2000 years ago the Nabateans carved this city out of the rose red rock. The Treasury or El Khazneh, is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity. The canyon walls on both sides have hundreds of carved and built structures, and further in we see the conquering Romans also added structures to the city. We also offer an optional walk up the 852 steps to the Monastery. As we leave Petra in the afternoon, we make a picturesque stop to see Petra from a distance and Mount Hor where tradition says Aaron, Moses’ brother was buried. Our next stop is at Wadi Rum for a tour to see the breath taking beauty in the park. Our time in Jordan soon ends as we head into ancient Midian, where the fugitive Moses settled for forty years. We arrive near the Red Sea or Gulf of Aqaba at the outskirts of Aqaba, Biblical Ezion Geber, where King Solomon based his fleet of ships. We cross the Arava Border into Israel and drive to Eilat on the Red Sea shore, which is Biblical Elath, for a one night stay at our hotel. Day 17, Mon. May 26: Eilat, Red Sea, Tabernacle, Ariel Today we visit the National Park Fish Observatory to see aquatic fish in their natural habitat among coral reefs. Next, we drive north to visit a life-size Biblical Tabernacle model and see colorful rock formations in the area of closed copper mines from the times of King Solomon and the ancient Egyptians. We then drive to Ktura to see Herodian ancient date palm trees. We travel either by bus to the border crossing for the Egypt Extension or by air to Tel Aviv to return home.

Egypt 6 Day Extension Add-on (May 26 – June 1)

Day 17, Mon. May 26: Red Sea, Eilat, Taba From Eilat Israel we travel by bus to the border at Taba, Egypt where we meet our Egyptian guide and then travel a short distance to our seaside resort hotel for a relaxing time on the beach and optional swim in the Biblical Red Sea. Many call Egypt part of the Holy Land as Abraham, Joseph, Jacob, Israelites, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Jeroboam, Joahaz, Jeremiah, Joseph, Mary and Jesus all lived there. Day 18, Tue. May 27: Nuweiba Red Sea Crossing, Egyptian Mount Sinai, St. Catherine Monastery By bus we drive south along the shores of the Red Sea and arrive at Nuweiba. The Israelites possibly crossed the Red Sea from this large sandbar beach and where Pharaoh’s army drowned over three millennia ago. We view the Wadi Watir canyon road where the Israelites might have traveled as they fled Egypt, where the pillar of fire protected them from the Egyptians held back in the canyon, the large sandbar where they camped and were boxed in by the Red Sea, and the granite column believed to have been placed by King Solomon to commemorate the Red Sea crossing from here. We continue driving a short distance to the traditional Mount Sinai or Mount Horeb, the Mountain of God, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, Jewish Laws, and Tabernacle Plans. Elijah fled from Jezebel and King Ahab to a cave there. At its base our tour begins with St. Catherine Monastery that has a live unburnt bush and stores some of the oldest manuscript copies of the Greek New Testament in existence today. For those who are able, the group will ascend to the 7,500-foot summit of the second highest mountain in Egypt either by camel or by walking. We get a panoramic view of the mountains that have changing shades of colors as the sun crosses the sky. After a terrific view of the Sinai desert and hidden patches of grass used by grazing flocks, we descend by walking back down the conquered mountain and retire to our nearby hotel. Day 19, Wed. May 28: Sinai Desert, Suez Canal, Bitter Lakes, Ismailia We leave Mount Sinai for our long drive in an air conditioned motor coach across the Sinai Desert, Wilderness of Paran, Wilderness of Sin, and Wilderness of Shur, the path the Israelites possibly used when fleeing Egypt during the Exodus. Our visits along the way are at the traditional stops of the Israelites at Rephidim where Moses struck the rock to get water and where they battled the Amalekites, the Oasis of Elim along the Gulf of Suez, the site of many springs and palm trees, and Marah Springs, where bitter waters were turned sweet for Israelite consumption. We turn and cross under the manmade Suez Canal connecting the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea. We then head north passing the Canal connected southern Small Bitter Lake and much larger northern Great Bitter Lake where ships are able to pass each other, park, or turn around. We arrive for an overnight stay in Ismailia which is located on Lake Timsah and the west bank of the Canal at the halfway point for ships passing by. Day 20, Thu. May 29: Goshen, On, Cairo, Cave Church, Hanging Church, Nile River This morning we drive thru the fertile Land of Goshen where Joseph settled his family and Hebrew brethren. We stop to see where many believe is Biblical Succoth which was the first staging area of the Exodus for the Israelites after they left Avaris/Pi-Rameses. Next we stop to see remains of the ancient storage city of Biblical Pithom and the island city of Pi-Rameses built by Pharoah Ramesse II (1279-1213BC) to be his new capital and the third religious capital city of Egypt after Memphis and Thebes. Next we visit the nearby more ancient city of Avaris which was the capital of the invader Hyksos kings (1750-1521BC) until their defeat by native Egyptian Pharoah Ahmose I. These two ruling groups were the enslavers of the Hebrews until the Exodus (1446BC). We depart on the bus and continue driving thru the green Nile Delta toward Cairo. We arrive at the suburbs of the capital city of Cairo and go to the Old City to take a picture of the red granite obelisk of Biblical On, where Joseph’s father-in-law Potiphera was a priest. We then drive into Cairo by Saladin’s fortress, Mohammed Ali mosque, and residences of many government officials to visit The Cave Church nearby. From there we drive to visit The Hanging Church. Heading west, we cross the famous Nile River flowing thru the middle of the city, the centerpiece of Egypt’s long history. We see busy boat traffic, lush vegetation, palm trees and hearty crops created by millenniums of irrigation practices and methods. Our long distance travel ends at the hotel in Giza for a three nights stay. After dinner we see the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Day 21, Fri. May 30: El Faiyum, Memphis, Sakkara, Abusir, Dahshur Our morning drive takes us to Lake Qarun believed to be built by Joseph to prepare for the seven years of famine, then we go to pyramids at Hawara and El Lahun, where we see his water canal and grain storage silos. We return north and drive along Nile fed canals and lush vegetation, farms and farm animals. Our next stop is at the ancient capital of Memphis that dates back to 3100 BC. We see a female Sphinx carved out of Alabaster Stone and the famous Colossus of Ramses. Our bus then takes us to neighboring Sakkara. Suddenly the vegetation stops and is contrasted by totally barren desert and the presence of the majestic pyramids and tombs. These were built as early as 2560 BC and have intrigued engineers ever since on how they did it. We view the Step Pyramid built in 2650 BC, which is the oldest of the 97 Pyramids found in Egypt. The afternoon is ended with visits or a view to the many Pyramids and tombs at Abusir, Dahshur, Abu Ghauob, El-Lisht, and Maidum. Day 22, Sat. May 31: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egypt Museum, Pharaonic Village, Nile River Our final day of touring is spent around Cairo by driving to see the Giza Pyramid Complex and the Great Pyramid of Khufu, or Cheops, originally at 482 feet, was the tallest human structure on the Earth until the 1800’s AD. It is the only remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Renovations now allow entrance to this ancient tomb in the heart of the Pyramid through original tunnel shafts. Next to the large Giza Pyramids, we visit the famous male Sphinx statue with a lion’s body and human face. This mammoth statue was carved out of the original bedrock as early as 2550 BC. Though the Sphinx has been covered numerous times by the desert sand, it is completely exposed today for our enjoyment. We then drive to the world famous Egyptian Museum (or Grand Egyptian Museum if open?) that has the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Realistic statues of Pharaohs, queens, and officials are there with eyes that make them look alive. Ancient weapons of war and expensive items laden with gold, gems and ivory are on display, plus many well preserved mummies. Most of the items were recovered from Pyramids and tombs. Our next visit is to the Pharaonic Village for a boat tour seeing displays and actors of ancient Egyptian life. Afterward we end the day with a short relaxing felluca sailboat ride on the Nile River. Day 23, Sun. June 1: Cairo, return flight home We leave the ancient sites in our memories as we return to modern times, departing from the Cairo airport for our return flight home.

Samaria/ Judea/ Hebron 7 Day Pre Tour Extension Add-on (May 5 – May 11)

Day (1), Mon. May 5: Departure from home for an overnight flight to Israel Day (2), Tue. May 6: Tel Aviv, Ariel Tour members arrive in Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion Airport, then by motor coach or private transfer we drive to our hotel in the city of Ariel in Biblical Samaria. Ariel in Hebrew means “lion of God” and the city was founded in 1978. In the Bible, Ariel was another name for Jerusalem (Isaiah 29:1-8). Day (3), Wed. May 7: Shiloh, Aphek, Mountain of Abraham, Mt. Gerizim, Mt. Ebal, Joshua’s Altars, Shechem, Samaria We begin the day by driving south to the extensive ancient ruins of the Biblical city of Shiloh perched on a mountain. We see a film there and have a guided tour of the excavated ruins where the Mosaic Tabernacle once stood for many years, with this structure being the center of Israelite worship. This was also where Samuel the prophet grew up as a child under Eli the High Priest. Near here was Biblical Aphek and Ebenezar where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines who also captured the Ark of the Covenant. Later the Philistines destroyed Shiloh. Next, we drive further to climb by bus another mountain which is called the Mountain of Abraham or Elon Moreh (oak of Moreh). This was where God made his first appearance to Abraham after he entered the promised Land. From here we have a fantastic view of all of Samaria. We then drive up the adjoining mountain to the National Park at the top of Mount Gerizim where Joshua promised the Israelites blessings from God for obedience. While up there we visit a modern day Samaritan temple where Samaritans still perform animal sacrifices. We then travel by bus part way up traditional Mt. Ebal which is the mountain where Joshua pronounced curses on Israel if they disobeyed God’s Word. The next drive is into Biblical Shechem where Jacob bought a piece of land to pitch his tent and there we visit Jacob’s Well. Nearby, the bones of his son Joseph were buried there when the Israelites entered the Land after the Exodus and we visit his tomb. This is also the place of Sychar where Jesus talked to the Samaritan woman. We visit Tel Balata where we see ancient Canaanite ruins and a small stone altar traditionally attributed to Joshua where just before he died he made a covenant with Israel for both to follow the Lord in the future. Our next stop is at the ancient ruins of the Biblical city of Samaria or Shomron, with the same name as the region it was located in and was its ancient capital. We see where King Ahab’s ivory palace once stood. We then visit the recently discovered huge altar of uncut stones on Mt. Ebal likely built by Joshua to remember the mountain of curses and the other mountain of blessings. Our final stop will be to see the traditional tombs of Joshua and his good friend Caleb, the only two spies who came back with a good report and were allowed to enter the Promised Land 40 years later. We drive to our nearby hotel. Day (4), Thu. May 8: Ai, Bethel, Michmash, Geba, Ramah, Anathoth, Bethany, Tekoa, Hebron, Solomon’s Pools We depart our hotel and head south leaving Samaria as we enter into Judea. Our first stop for the day is to visit the excavation site of Ai one of three Canaanite cities Joshua burned. Next, we stop at Bethel (house of God) which was named by Jacob after he had a vision here of a stairway reaching to Heaven and saw angels and the Lord around it. Then the Lord spoke to him and reaffirmed His covenant promise of the Land and future generations. Later, God appeared again to him here and changed his name from Jacob to Israel. Next we make a picture stop at the Michmash Valley where King Saul’s son Jonathan defeated the Philistine garrison. Back on the bus we pass by Biblical Geba where Saul camped with his army, then we go by Ramah the hometown of Samuel the Prophet. We go past Anathoth, a city of priests where Jeremiah lived. We arrive at Bethany where Lazarus, Mary, and Martha lived to see the traditional tomb where Lazarus was raised from the dead. We walk nearby to see the ruins where the house was located of Simon the leper who entertained Jesus at His last Shabbat evening meal when Mary anointed Him before His crucifixion. Back on the bus, we drive past Tekoa where the prophet Amos was a shepherd. We continue on to the city of Hebron to go inside the building Herod The Great built over the original cave tomb of the Patriarchs and their wives Abraham/Sarah, Isaac/Rebekah and Jacob/Leah. Next, we do a voluntary visit to the top of Tel Hebron (Tel Rumeida) to see ancient ruins from the time of Abraham, King David, and King Herod, plus have a spectacular view of the city. We then drive to the traditional location of the Oaks of Mamre where Abraham pitched his tent and built an altar to the Lord. Back on the bus we make a stop to take pictures of the large ancient Solomon’s Pools that Herod expanded to store the water to feed his aqueducts that ran to his palace at Herodium and to his palace and the Temple Mount at Jerusalem. The day ends with a relaxing stay at a lodge in the quiet picturesque countryside of the Judean Hills. Day (5), Fri. May 9: Gezer, Kiriath Jearim, Har Adar For our last day of touring we explore the extensive archaeological site of Biblical ancient Gezer. It was a Canaanite city stronghold and later became a stronghold for King Solomon where he built another one of his trademark six chamber city gates. We then ascend by bus to the location where the Ark Of The Covenant was kept for 20 years at the high place at Kiriath Jearim before it was taken to Jerusalem by King David. Our final stop is for a scenic distant view of Jerusalem and Samuel’s tomb from Har Adar. We return to our country lodge hotel. Day (6-7), Sat.-Sun. May 10-11: Jerusalem We transfer to our Jerusalem hotel where we have free time to explore, shop, or rest in the nearby Old City until the start of the main tour.

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