Catholic Journey to the Holy Land including Egypt and Jordan

Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. Once you have settled in, you can unwind and get ready for the exciting days of exploration and pilgrimage ahead.

Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, we will head to the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which are emblematic of the magnificence of ancient Egypt. We will also visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses invaluable artifacts, including those belonging to King Tutankhamun. This day will provide insight into Egypt's rich history, laying the groundwork for the remainder of the pilgrimage.

Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, we will explore Old Cairo and the Christian Quarter, a place of great importance for Catholics. Here, we will visit significant Christian landmarks, including Coptic Cairo and its historic churches. Following this, we will tour the National Museum, which highlights Egypt's rich cultural legacy. In the evening, we will enjoy a serene dinner cruise on the Nile River, reflecting on the day's events. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, we will check out and start our journey to Mt. Sinai. Upon arrival, we will check in and have the remainder of the day to contemplate and relax in this sacred location, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Dinner and overnight at St. Catherine Monastery.

In the early morning, we will ascend Mt. Sinai to witness the sunrise, a profoundly spiritual experience at the site where Moses received divine revelations. After our descent, we will visit St. Catherine Monastery, one of the oldest continuously functioning monasteries in the world. Later, we will travel to Taba, cross the border into Israel, and proceed to Jericho for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight in Jericho.

We will explore Jericho, where we will see the Sycamore Tree that Zacchaeus climbed to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Following this, we will proceed to Bet Arabah on the Jordan River for a baptismal renewal ceremony. Afterward, our journey will take us to Nazareth, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well, and St. Joseph's Church, all significant locations in the early life of Jesus. Dinner and overnight stay in Nazareth.

After breakfast, we will head to Cana, the location of Jesus’ first miracle at a wedding feast, where pilgrims have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. Next, we will visit the Sea of Galilee for a full-day pilgrimage tour, which includes Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue, the Mt. of Beatitudes, where He delivered the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha, where He performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Additionally, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, following in the footsteps of Christ. Dinner and overnight stay in Nazareth.

After breakfast and check-out, we will visit Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. We will then continue to Bethlehem, where we will visit the Church of the Nativity, built over the birthplace of Jesus, and the Shepherd’s Field, where the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.
 

Following breakfast, we will head to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, beginning with the Church of the Ascension and the Pater Noster Church. We will also stroll along the Palm Sunday Road and visit Dominus Flevit, the site where Jesus wept over Jerusalem, as well as the Garden of Gethsemane, where He prayed prior to His arrest. After lunch, we will delve into Mount Zion, which includes the Last Supper Room, St. Peter in Gallicantu, and Dormition Abbey. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.

In the early morning, we will walk the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus took while carrying His cross to His crucifixion, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the location of Calvary and Christ's tomb. After breakfast, we will explore the Jewish Quarter and visit the Wailing Wall, one of the most sacred sites in Judaism. We will also stop by St. Anna Church before heading to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, where we will visit the Church of the Visitation and the Church of St. John the Baptist. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem.

After breakfast and check-out, we will cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan and visit Mount Nebo, where Moses beheld the Promised Land before his passing. We will also explore the town of Madaba, famous for its ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.

After breakfast and check-out, we will spend half a day discovering Petra, the ancient city carved into the rock. In the afternoon, we will transfer to the Dead Sea for a soothing swim in its mineral-rich waters. Dinner and overnight stay at the Dead Sea.

After breakfast and check-out, we will transfer to Amman airport for your flight home, enriched with the spiritual memories and experiences from this extraordinary Catholic pilgrimage journey.