
ISRAEL
Israel 2026 -2027
Catholic Pilgrimages Cultural Tour of the Holy Land
Day 1: Arrival in Tel Aviv – Jaffa – Caesarea – Haifa / Nazareth
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Arrival at Tel Aviv Airport and welcome by your guide.
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Visit St. Peter’s Church in Jaffa, where Peter raised Tabitha.
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Continue to Caesarea Maritima, ancient Roman city with amphitheater and aqueduct.
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Ascend Mount Carmel – Elijah’s Sanctuary (Muhraqa).
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Visit the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa, terraced gardens and peaceful spiritual site.
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Check-in at hotel in Nazareth, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Nazareth – Cana – Mount Tabor
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Visit Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
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Visit St. Joseph’s Church and the Virgin’s Fountain.
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Travel to Cana of Galilee for Renewal of Marriage Vows.
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Ascend Mount Tabor, site of the Transfiguration of Christ.
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Return to Nazareth / Tiberias area, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 3: Galilee – Magdala – Capernaum – Tabgha – Mount of Beatitudes – Banias
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Visit Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene.
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Explore Capernaum, including Capernaum Synagogue and St. Peter’s House.
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Visit Tabgha, site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes.
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Ascend the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
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Excursion to Banias (Caesarea Philippi), biblical site of Peter’s confession.
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Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Nazareth / Tiberias area.
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Day 4: Galilee – Jericho – Qumran – Dead Sea – Wadi Qelt – Transfer to Jerusalem
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Travel south toward Jerusalem.
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Stop in Jericho, oldest city in the world, with view of Mount of Temptation.
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Visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery.
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Visit the Dead Sea for reflection.
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Stop at Wadi Qelt, desert canyon with biblical significance.
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Transfer to Jerusalem, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 5: Jerusalem – Ein Karem – Bethlehem – Israel Museum – New City Jerusalem
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Visit Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John the Baptist.
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Continue to Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Shepherds’ Field.
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Visit the Israel Museum, including the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.
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Explore New City Jerusalem, panoramic view of the Knesset (Parliament).
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Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Jerusalem.
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Day 6: Jerusalem – Mount of Olives – Garden of Gethsemane – Old City Highlights
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Ascend Mount of Olives for panoramic views of Jerusalem.
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Visit Pater Noster, Chapel of Ascension, and Dominus Flevit.
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Walk along the Palm Sunday Path to Garden of Gethsemane.
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Explore Old City Jerusalem:
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Western Wall
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David Citadel
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Cardo (ancient Roman street)
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Jewish Quarter
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Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 7: Jerusalem – Mount Zion – Via Dolorosa – Holy Sepulchre
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Visit Mount Zion: Dormition Abbey, Room of the Last Supper, and King David’s Tomb.
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Enter the Old City and follow the Via Dolorosa, retracing Jesus’ path to Calvary.
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Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 8: Emmaus and City of David
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Excursion to Emmaus ,where Jesus appeared to the disciples after His Resurrection.
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Explore the City of David, highlighting Jerusalem’s ancient history and biblical heritage.
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Return to hotel, farewell dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 9: Departure
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Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, for departure.
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End of pilgrimage with lasting spiritual and cultural memories.


INCLUDED:
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Transportation in brand-new buses with Wi-Fi
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English-speaking guide
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Accommodation for 8 nights on Half-Board (HB) basis
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Entrance fees to all sites
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Pilgrimage map
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Pilgrimage certificate
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Hotels: Ramada Nazareth C Grand Court Jerusalem
NOT INCLUDED:
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Tipping
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Lunches
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Medical insurance
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International flights
Israel 2026 -2027
Catholic Pilgrimages Cultural Tour of the Holy Land
RATES PER PERSON (Double Room):
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20 + 1 Free: $1,880
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25 + 1 Free: $1,815
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30 + 2 Free: $1,810
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35 + 2 Free: $1,872 Single Supplement $990

