12 Days Pilgrimage to Holy Land and Rome

Welcome to the Holy Land! Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our driver and transferred to our hotel. Take time to unpack, relax, and settle in before enjoying dinner with your fellow pilgrims. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Visit the Church of the Nativity and St. Jerome's Chapel, traditionally associated with the place where St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. Continue to Shepherds' Field in nearby Beit Sahour, where tradition commemorates the angels' announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

After breakfast, we travel to the heart of Jerusalem's Old City. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus' Crucifixion, burial, and Resurrection. We then walk through the historic Old City, following the Via Dolorosa and visiting important sites associated with Christ's Passion. Take time for prayer and reflection as we journey through these sacred places. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Today we ascend the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old City. Visit the Chapel of the Ascension and Pater Noster, where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord's Prayer. Continue to Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem, and descend to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane. We then visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, traditionally associated with the House of Caiaphas, followed by the Church of the Dormition and the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Today we travel to Mount Tabor, the traditional site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Take time for prayer and reflection while enjoying the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Continue to Cana, the site of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding feast, where married couples may have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. Dinner and overnight in Sea of Galilee.

Continue to Capernaum, the center of Jesus' Galilean ministry, and visit Tabgha, commemorating the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Today we visit the Baptismal Site on the Jordan River, where pilgrims may have the opportunity to renew their baptismal vows. Dinner and overnight.

Today we board our flight to Rome. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our driver and transferred to our hotel. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Rome, passing iconic landmarks including Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Today we visit Vatican City, beginning with the Vatican Museums, home to centuries of Christian art and history, including Michelangelo's renowned Sistine Chapel. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, built over the traditional tomb of St. Peter the Apostle. Take time for prayer and reflection in this magnificent center of Catholic faith. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

This morning, we attend the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, subject to the Holy Father's schedule. Join pilgrims from around the world for this special spiritual experience. We then visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome's four major basilicas and an important Marian pilgrimage site. Take time for prayer and reflection. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Today we explore the rich Christian heritage of Rome. Visit the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the oldest and highest-ranking papal basilica in Rome, followed by the Scala Sancta, traditionally associated with the steps Jesus climbed before Pontius Pilate. Continue to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the traditional tomb of St. Paul the Apostle. We then visit the Colosseum and continue through the historic heart of Rome. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our return flight home. This concludes our pilgrimage and services. Thank you for traveling with Holy Travel.