Jordan & Holy Land — 13 Days
Walk Where Jesus Walked!
On this special tour of the Holy Land begin in Jordan visiting Amman and Petra, located amongst rugged desert, canyons, and mountains. Discover the site of ancient cities like Kerak, Madaba, and Jerash. If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps.
Amman · Petra · Kerak · Madaba · Mt. Nebo · Jerash · Tel Aviv · Caesarea · Nazareth · Cana · Tiberias · Sea of Galilee · Jordan River · Mt. Tabor · Jerusalem · Gethsemane · Ein Karem · Bethlehem · Qumran · Jericho · Dead Sea · Mt. of Olives · Mt. Zion · Holy Sepulchre
“We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one.”
— Inscription at the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart for Jordan
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals will be served on board.
Arrive in Amman
Upon arrival in Amman, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the Arrival's Hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. Transfer to the hotel in Amman for check-in and enjoy dinner at the hotel before retiring for the evening.
Petra
This morning, you will transfer to the "lost" city of Petra! This city is located amongst rugged desert canyons and mountains. Enjoy a walking tour of the former capital and trading center. Your first stop will be a visit to the Siq, a mile-long gorge that contains a number of magnificent structures that are carved into the mountains. The walk will culminate with a visit to the Petra Museum, which holds numerous artifacts from the Neolithic period of the Nabataean history, architecture from the Romans, and a Byzantine chapel. Spend this afternoon at your own leisure. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Kerak – Madaba – Mt. Nebo
Today, after breakfast travel to the Castle of Kerak, the largest castle among mountain-top crusaders. Following this visit, transfer to the "City of Mosaics," Madaba. Visit St. George's Church, home to the oldest map of the Holy Land. Later, visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death in the land of Moab (Deuteronomy 34). The Bible notes that the exact location of his burial place remains unknown. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Amman – Jerash – Tel Aviv
Following breakfast, depart for Jerash, one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside of Italy. Its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares, baths, fountains, and city walls remain in exceptional condition. Later, cross the Jordanian border into the Holy Land and continue to Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Nazareth – Cana – Tiberias
Depart Tel Aviv to Caesarea Maritima, where St. Peter baptized the first gentile convert, Cornelius (Acts 10). Continue to Nazareth to visit the museum, archaeological garden, St. Joseph's Church, and the Church of the Annunciation — down to the Grotto of the Blessed Mother. Drive to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle. Celebrate Mass at the Wedding Church; married couples may renew their wedding vows. Continue to the hotel by the Sea of Galilee.
Tiberias: Sea of Galilee
Take a boat ride on the beautiful Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1). Visit Capernaum, the fishing town where Jesus lived and launched His ministry. See the Synagogue where Jesus taught and gave the Sermon on the Bread of Life. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, St. Peter's Primacy, and Mary Magdalene's birthplace in Magdala.
Mt. Tabor – Jericho – Jerusalem
Drive to the site of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-8). Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Transfiguration. Continue south to Jericho, the world's oldest inhabited city, and view the Mount of Temptation where the Devil tempted Jesus during His forty-day fast (Luke 4:1). Drive up to Jerusalem to check in to your hotel.
Jerusalem: Bethlehem & Ein Karem
Visit the Church of St John the Baptist in Ein Karem (Luke 1:5) and the Church of the Visitation. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the shepherds' fields, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity — proceeding down to the Grotto of the Nativity, which marks the place of Our Saviour's birth (Matthew 2:1-18). Celebrate Mass in Bethlehem, then return to Jerusalem.
Jordan River – Qumran – Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean wilderness to the Jordan River for reflection on the Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17). Visit the Essene site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in Qumran (Ezekiel 47:8-10). Enjoy time to swim or float on the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest place on Earth.
Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives – Gethsemane – Mt. Zion
Visit the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit the Pater Noster Shrine, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, the Western Wall, the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, and the Upper Room on Mt. Zion where Jesus celebrated the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30). Also visit the Benedictine Church of the Dormition.
Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa – Holy Sepulchre – Western Wall
Walk in prayerful procession along the Via Dolorosa, starting at the Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned to death. End at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, marking the place of the Crucifixion and Resurrection (Luke 23:26-33). Celebrate Mass, then revisit the Old City to see the Church of St. Anne's and the Pool of Bethesda. End the day at the Western Wall.
Return Flights Home
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for return flights home.
Centrally Located Hotels
Landmark Amman Hotel — Amman, Jordan
A 5-star, Jordanian-run luxury hotel and conference center located on Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street in Amman's diplomatic and business district. (3 nights)
Dan Panorama — Tel Aviv, Israel
A 5-star beachfront hotel located at 10 Kaufmann Street, situated opposite the Mediterranean Sea and near the Neve Tzedek and Jaffa areas. (1 night)
Magdala Guesthouse — Migdal, Israel
An upscale property located directly on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Migdal, sitting atop a first-century archaeological site. (2 nights)
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center — Jerusalem
A Vatican-owned pontifical institute and pilgrim guesthouse located right across from the New Gate of the Old City. (5 nights)
What's Included
- Round-trip airfare (see airfare note below)
- Prepaid seat assignments
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Catholic Priest — Mass daily & spiritual activities
- Hotel accommodations in double occupancy
- Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch included during the Holy Land portion (lunches in Jordan not included)
- Wine and mineral water with dinners
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Free WiFi & water on bus
- Assistance of local guide throughout
- Whisper headsets (where needed)
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Luggage handling — porterage & prepaid checked luggage (1 piece per person)
Not Included
- Lunches in Jordan
- Tips to your guide & driver
- Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA-IL)
- For land-only packages: checked luggage fees and seats not included
- Optional travel protection
2027 Dates
- January 21 – February 2, 2027
- February 18 – March 2, 2027
- March 4 – 16, 2027
- April 2 – 14, 2027
- April 22 – May 4, 2027
- May 7 – 19, 2027
- May 13 – 25, 2027
- June 3 – 15, 2027
- June 24 – July 6, 2027
- July 3 – 15, 2027
- July 15 – 27, 2027
- July 28 – August 9, 2027
- August 17 – 29, 2027
- September 9 – 21, 2027
- September 29 – October 11, 2027
- October 14 – 26, 2027
- October 21 – November 2, 2027
- November 4 – 16, 2027
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