Catholic Holy Land Tours to Israel
Explore sacred biblical history by following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and Saint Peter on a Catholic pilgrimage, journeying through the famed Via Dolorosa and other historic sanctuaries. Experience the holy sites of Capernaum (including Peter’s House), Gethsemane, The Jordan River, Cana (the site of the miracle of water into wine) and many more. Immanuel Tours has a long history of working with Catholic pilgrimage Holy Land tours, handling tours for groups from Europe, USA, Canada, and Africa.
Immanuel Tours specializes in orchestrating immersive Catholic Holy Land pilgrimages, handling tours for groups from Europe, the USA, Canada, and Africa.
Prominent Catholic tours to Israel that have been planned include:
- The seminar of priests (Wiener Priesterseminar) led by His Eminence Cardinal Koenig of Austria.
- Pilgrimage organized by Kolpingwerk, Cologne, for a period of more than 15 years and led by the former General praeses.
- Prelate Heinrich Festing
- Annual pilgrimage tours of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria with the General Secretary Rev. Fr. George Ehusani
Daily Catholic Holy Mass Arrangements
Beyond managing the intricate details of your Catholic Holy Land tour, we also meticulously organize the daily celebration of Holy Mass for groups accompanied by a priest, ensuring spiritual fulfillment.
Our office works with the shrines of Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem and the Basilica of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor. All arrangements are made in collaboration with the Christian Information Center.
Accommodations Across the Holy Land
Our extensive network provides a range of accommodations, from comfortable hotels to revered Catholic retreats. We are able to accommodate groups in Catholic houses such as the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, the Guesthouse of the Pope, the Sisters of Zion Hospice located on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem, hospices in Nazareth, and much more throughout the country.
We enjoy crafting the quintessential Catholic pilgrimage that aligns with your spiritual and exploratory desires, whether that is one of our most popular tours that takes you to all of the most visited locations in Israel that interest Catholic Holy Land pilgrims, or a custom journey designed just for your unique group.
Our commitment for your Catholic holy land tour is to ensure you leave Israel with lasting memories, a meaningful experience and seeing the Bible come to life in the Holy Land, from the time you arrive in Tel Aviv until your departure!
Sites that can be on your pilgrimage visit all of the most important places including: Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (including Peter’s House), The Garden of Gesthemene, The Jordan River, Cana(the site of the miracle of water into wine), the Dead Sea, the Church of the Nativity, Jericho, The Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Caesarea, and many more.
Personalized Catholic Pilgrimage Experience
- Travel dates
- Number of days
- Expected group size
- Requested grade of hotel
- Desired sites
- Meetings with local congregations
- Special requests (masses, special speakers, religious ceremonies, etc)
Our Personalized Tour Package which includes:
- Bus Banner with your Church name and logo.
- Welcome banners at each hotel with your church name & logo.
- Help desk at hotel lobby with free e-mail access.
- Special welcome and farewell dinners.
- Items such as hats and t-shirts are also available.
- Personalized certificates for all participants.
At Immanuel Tours, we are dedicated to service with a personal touch!
Partner with a dedicated tour operator who will ensure your Catholic pilgrimage experience is personal, fulfilling, and seamlessly organized. The same tour operator who helped you plan your Catholic Holy Land tour will remain in contact with you throughout your visit, ensuring all your needs are taken care of and your questions answered. You will never be “just another group” to us!
Contact us for more information and to begin planning the most meaningful trip you will ever take!
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Popular Catholic Holy Land Tour Itineraries
Day 1 – Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
Day 2 – The ruins of ancient Caesarea
Day 3 – Lower Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Church of the Transfiguration, Sea of Galilee, boat ride across the sea to Kibbutz Ein Gev, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Magdala, “Jesus Boat”
Day 4 – River Jordan Yardenit baptismal site, Jordan Valley, ancient site of Gilgal, Mount of Temptation, Fountain of Elisha the Prophet, Dead Sea, Judea Desert,
Jerusalem
Day 5 – Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Chapel of Dominus Flevit, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, old walled city of Jerusalem, Pools of Bethesda,
14 Stations of the Cross, Pilate’s Judgement Seat, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western (Wailing) Wall, Mt. Zion, the “Roman Steps”
Day 6 – Israel Museum, Yad Vashem Museum, Ein Karem, “Juda”, The Chapel of The Visitation, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Field, Garden Tomb,
Gordon’s Golgotha
Day 7 – Temple Mount, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool of Siloam
Day 8 – Drive to Ben Gurion Airport
Day 1– Arrival at Israel
Day 2– Mt. Carmel, Meggido, Nazareth, Cana
Day 3– Lower Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Boat ride on the Galilee, Ein Gev, St. Peter’s Fish Lunch, Capernaum, Magdala, Tabgha, Mt of Beatitudes, Jesus Boat.
Day 4– Safed, Hula Valley, Golan Heights, Banias, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan
Day 5– Sea of Galilee, Yardenit Baptismal Site, Jordan Valley, Jericho, Jerusalem.
Day 6- Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gesthemene, Church of All Nations, Pools of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa.
Day 7– Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Ein Karem, Church of the Visitation, Bethlehem.
Day 8– Bethany, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Western Wall.
Day 9– Temple Mount, City of David, Pool of Siloam, Free time.
Day 10-Depart Israel.