7-Day Christian Holy Land Tour

After breakfast, the tour of Nazareth, the town of Jesus' upbringing, and the home of Mary and Joseph could begin. Places to visit include the Basilica of Annunciation, with some time to visit Joseph's workshop. The tour goes further to Cana and passes by Capernaum, the Church of the Beatitudes, and Tabgha, where the loaves and fish were multiplied. By then, you will have enjoyed a boat ride of a replica of an authentic Galilean fishing boat. When you disembark, marvel at the Galilean scenery surrounding you. Once more, St. Peter's House and the Church of the Primacy of Peter are on the itinerary shortly after. We finally cross through to the Jordan River, the site of Jesus’ first Baptism. Return and take dinner and overnight at Nazareth.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel south along the coast road toward Haifa, visiting the 17 Churches on Mount Carmel, a site sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Continue to Jaffa by car, passing through Caesarea, and then off to Jerusalem. On Mount Zion, explore and visit King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper.

Walk next to visit St. Peter's Church and the Church of the Dormition, then return to Jaffa to see the historical port, the Artists' Quarter, Mahmudje Mosque, Tanner Simon House, and the Franciscan Church. Proceed to Ein Karem, a delightful hillside village by a running stream known as the birthplace of John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth: visit the local church. Finally, continue to Bethlehem for hotel check-in and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Jericho, stopping briefly to see Qarantal, the traditional Mount of Temptation, and the Sycamore Tree. Continue toward the Dead Sea for a swim, passing by Qumran Caves, where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, with a view from the road. Afterward, proceed to Jerusalem and return to Bethlehem for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, keep on following the Via Dolorosa to call at the 14 Stations of the Cross and climb up to Golgotha. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cenacle (Room of the Last Supper), and King David's Tomb. After this, visit the Wailing Wall. Return to Bethlehem for a dinner by night and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, depart for the Mount of Olives to enjoy a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit the Sanctuary of Pater Noster and the Church of the Ascension. Walk along the Palm Sunday Road to reach the Chapel of Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane, including the Basilica of Agony and the Tomb of St. Mary. Continue to the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu and the traditional house of Caiaphas, the high priest.

Proceed to Bethlehem to visit the Shepherd’s Field in the province of Judah, followed by lunch. Explore the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, Manger Square, the City of David, the Crusaders’ Cloister, and the Grotto of St. Jerome, then stop at the Milk Grotto. Return for dinner and overnight stay. 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.