Holy Land Pilgrimage Itinerary
10 Days / 9 Nights – Israel
Day 1 – Departure
Depart from home country on overnight international flight
Prayer of commissioning before travel
Day 2 – Arrival in Tel Aviv & Transfer to Galilee
Theme: Entering the Land of the Bible
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
Meet Christian guide & group orientation
Travel north to Galilee
Hotel check-in & dinner
Evening reflection: “Walking Where Jesus Walked”
Day 3 – Galilee: Ministry of Jesus
Theme: The Beginning of the Gospel
Mount of Beatitudes
Church of the Multiplication (Tabgha)
Capernaum – Jesus’ ministry headquarters
Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee with worship & Scripture
Dinner & overnight in Galilee
Day 4 – Galilee to Jordan Valley
Theme: Faith & Obedience
Cana – site of Jesus’ first miracle (optional vow renewal)
Yardenit Baptismal Site (Jordan River baptism/rededication)
Travel through Jordan Valley
Overnight near Jericho
Day 5 – Dead Sea & Wilderness
Theme: Renewal & Restoration
Qumran – Dead Sea Scrolls discovery site
Float in the Dead Sea
En Gedi (David’s refuge)
Teaching: God meets us in the wilderness
Travel to Jerusalem
Dinner & overnight in Jerusalem
Day 6 – Jerusalem: Old City
Theme: Fulfillment of Prophecy
Mount of Olives (Panoramic view of Jerusalem)
Garden of Gethsemane
Old City walking tour
Pool of Bethesda
Via Dolorosa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Evening prayer at the Western Wall
Day 7 – Jerusalem: Death & Resurrection
Theme: The Cross and the Empty Tomb
Mount Zion
Upper Room
Caiaphas’ House
Garden Tomb & Communion service
Free time for prayer, shopping, or reflection
Day 8 – Bethlehem & Shepherds’ Fields
Theme: God With Us
Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity
Shepherds’ Fields worship service
Teaching on the birth of Christ
Return to Jerusalem
Day 9 – Reflection & Celebration
Theme: Living the Word
Teaching & group reflection
Testimonies & worship
Farewell dinner & celebration
Closing prayer & commissioning
Day 10 – Departure
Transfer to airport
Return home