Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2025

The planned 2024 pilgrimage has been rescheduled to October, 2025.  Please join us in praying for the people of the Holy Land. 

Highlights

• Sea of Galilee: Sail where Jesus sailed as we explore the region and visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes and the city of Capernaum. 
• Cana and Nazareth: Take a tour of Jesus’ hometown and get a chance to renew your marriage vows at Cana. Then, head west to see the sights at Mt. Tabor.
• Bethlehem: See the Church of the Nativity, built on the grounds of Jesus’ birth, and travel to the Shepherds’ Field, where Christ’s birth was announced by angels.
• Jericho: Explore a city rich in Judeo-Christian history. Along the way, see the Tree of Zacchaeus and Mount of Temptations, and stop at the Jordan River to renew your baptismal promises.
• Qumran Caves: Drive through the Judean desert to the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
• Jerusalem: Experience religious history at Gethsemane, the Tomb of King David and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, among many other sites of biblical significance.
• Petra: Enter into Jordan to marvel at Petra, the ancient city hewn from the sides of cliffs and stones.

  

Included with Trip

• Hotel accommodations at various stops during the trip
  • Breakfast and dinner buffets
  • Porterage services
• Licensed and professional English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees to all sites
• Transportation with free Wi-Fi
• Entry visa to Jordan (passport information required; see registration link below)
• Departure taxes from Israel to Jordan and Jordan to airport (where taxes apply)
• 600-meter horse ride in Petra (excludes tips)
• Two-hour Jeep tour of the Wadi Rum desert (excludes tips)
• Headsets for tours
• Daily Mass
• Gratuities/Tips (except for horse ride and Wadi Rum tour)
• Gifts from Jumana Tours, the company accommodating the pilgrimage

Not Included

• Flights to and from the United States
• Personal Expenses
• Medical insurance or tests (including COVID-19 tests)
• Beverages with meals
• Lunches
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary (follow link below for more details)

Costs (in USD)

$3,300 per person for a double/twin room
$1,910 for single supplement
Any added costs associated with services not included (as listed above and in the itinerary)