8 Day Catholic Holy Land Private Tour Package

Our 8 day Catholic Holy Land Private Tour Package lets the stories of the Bible come to life as you explore the most important, righteous sites throughout Israel. Our tour grants the opportunity to visit and explore religious, spiritual and holy sites throughout Israel.

The 8 day tour package combines travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Galilee, and Tiberias, and you will create meaningful connections to these divine locations. Spend a full day in Jerusalem and the sacred sites such as the Via Dolorosa, the impressive Mount of Olives, and so much more. Visit Masada and enjoy a float in the famous Dead Sea. Travel north towards the Galilee Region, which holds many important Christian sites such as Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes and of course, the Sea of Galilee. Visit Nazareth, Caesarea, Bethlehem, and many more important sites throughout the region.

Our comprehensive tour showcases these Christian Holy sites in Israel and allows you to fulfill this once in a lifetime experience. Check out the Catholic Holy Land Tour itinerary below which includes optional airport transfer, hotel accommodation, breakfast daily, transportation, and guiding.

8 Day Catholic Holy Land Private Tour Package Highlights

Add optional tours to fascinating sites like Saint Peter's Church in Jaffa, or just enjoy free time in the cities to explore Israeli culture
Head north to visit the Herodian port of Caesarea, the storied slopes of Mount Carmel and the Stella Maris Monastery, and the very cave where Elijah hid from his persecutors
Cruise the serene waters of the Sea of Galilee, walk the charming streets of Capernaum, and marvel at the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount
Visit the famous "Jesus Boat" in Magdala, the fishing village where Mary Magdalene was born
Tour the Church of the Multiplication, also known as the Church of Loaves and Fishes, and the baptismal site along the Jordan River
Spend a morning in Nazareth visiting the Church of the Annunciation and walking the city streets before continuing on to Cana, Tzippori, Megiddo, and the Jezreel Valley for a stop at the Church of the Transfiguration
Stand atop the Mount of Olives and visit the Garden of Gethsemane before diving to the Old City of Jerusalem to walk the very path Jesus did for his crucifixion along Via Dolorosa
Explore Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, before uncovering the oldest and lowest city in the world, Jericho, and the Qasr al Yehud baptismal site
Soak in the famous waters of the Dead Sea and slather yourself with the mineral-rich mud

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8 Day Catholic Holy Land Private Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

Airport Pickup - or arrive at your hotel on your own
Check-in to your hotel in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv and enjoy free time to relax and acclimate to your new surroundings
If you are interested, this is also an opportunity to explore this relaxed, coastal city (optional tour of Old Jaffa and St. Peter’s Church - based on morning flight arrivals only)
Overnight in Tel Aviv - enjoy an evening on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast

Day 2 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Stella Maris, Elijah Cave

Pickup from your hotel in the morning
Begin your tour in Caesarea – this impressive city built between 25 to 13 B.C. by Herod The Great, and named for Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor responsible for ordering the census (Luke 2:1) that resulted in Joseph and Mary traveling down from Nazareth to Bethlehem
Travel to the foothills of Mount Carmel, this stunning coastal mountain known biblically as a symbol of beauty and fertility
Visit the impressive Stella Maris Monastery situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel
Here you can marvel at the main church in the Monastery which resembles the shape of a cross
Explore the holy site of Elijah’s Cave where you can find the walls etched with inscriptions from the Greeks, which date back to Byzantine era
As the ancient belief says, this cave is where Elijah hid from his persecutors
Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias

Day 3 - Boat ride on the Galilee, Capernaum, Mt of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi

Pickup from your hotel
Enjoy a 1-2 hour boat ride on the Galilee, a freshwater lake.It was the Sea of Galilee that Jesus walked on (Matthew 14:22–33)
Travel to Capernaum, the biblical village located in the upper Galilee region
Known as the place where Jesus made his home during the years of his ministry: “Leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum” (Matt 4:13)
Stroll along the beautiful seashore of the Sea of Galilee where you will come across the Mount of Beatitudes, the site where Jesus offered his famous Sermon of the Mount
Visit the Caesarea Philippi notably referenced by name in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias Region

Day 4 - Magdala, Nof Ginosar, Jesus Boat, Yardenit (baptism)

Pickup from your hotel in the morning
Explore Magdala, Ginosar and see the famous “Jesus Boat”, noted throughout the bible
When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart. (Matthew 14: 13)
Explore Tabgha - Church of Loaves and Fishes
Visit Yardenit Baptismal site along the Jordan River where you will have an opportunity for Baptism amid the breathtaking scenery and riverbanks
Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias

Day 5 - Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Mount of Precipice, Kfar Kanna, Megiddo

Pickup from your hotel
Make the journey to Nazareth and delve into the important sites including Church of Annunciation, Holy Grotto, the Ancient village of Nazareth and Saint Joseph’s workshop
You will explore within Cana, the wedding church, noted in (John 2:1-11), On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there
Wander through the ancient village of Sepphoris (also known as Zippori) and see the marvelous mosaic of the “Mona Lisa of the Galilee”.
Mount Tabor to visit the Church of the Transfiguration
Discover Megiddo, situated in the Jezreel Valley and stunning Mount Precipice
Overnight in historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 6 - Jerusalem Old City and Bethlehem

Pickup from your hotel
Stop at the Church of the Ascension, the place where it is believed that Jesus ascended to Heaven
Arrive at the Pater Noster and recite the Lord’s Prayer just as Jesus did
Explore the Dominus Flevit, the site in which Jesus foresaw Jerusalem’s destruction
Wander through the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of All Nations
Cross through the Kidron Valley, mentioned in the Book of Joel, that God will assemble all nations in the "Valley of Jehoshaphat" (Joel 3:2, Joel 3:12)
Enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate and arrive to the Pools of Bethesda
Visit the Church of St Anne and the famous room of the last supper
Explore the cellars of the Covenant of the SIsters of Zion in the Old City
Walk through the footsteps of Jesus and see the start of the Via Dolorosa
Make your way to Bethlehem and pass through Manger Square
Enter the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and one of the oldest and most significant churches in the world
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 7 -Mount of Olives, Qasr el Yehud, Masada and the Dead Sea

Pickup from your hotel in the morning
Enjoy a leisure stroll on the impressive Mount of Olives and marvel over one of the best views of the city
Travel towards the stunning fortress of Masada and choose to either hike the snake path or take the cable car to reach the top. Marvel in the limitless beauty of the view and the many ancient ruins which tell and incredible story as you explore
Stop at Qasr el Yahud baptismal site, believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
Travel down to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea and enjoy a float in the healing waters
Overnight in historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 8 - Departure day

Airport transfer to Ben Gurion

NB - all timings on 8 Day Catholic Holy Land Private Tour Package are approximate

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Daily pick up and drop off from your hotel

Hand-picked expert tour guide

7 overnights accommodation including breakfast

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Meals and drinks

Entrance fees

Personal travel insurance

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Comfortable clothing according to the season

Hat and sunscreen

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