A Pilgrimage to
The Holy Land
November 13 – 23, 2021 / $4590.00
On this trip we will visit the many incredible sites throughout the Holy Land. The itinerary features five nights in Jerusalem, three nights in Tiberias and one night in Tel Aviv, with multiple excursions to many different sites along the way.
Our chaplain Father Langan will lead us in daily Mass and prayer, and our Christian tour guides will share with us their love and knowledge of the holy places. From Bethlehem to Bethany, Nazareth to Jerusalem, our Faith will come to life as we walk in Christ’s very footsteps.
This trip has been designed to be as comfortable as possible. We’ve arranged round-trip direct airfare from New York, beautiful four and five star hotels, and private transportation and tour services.
Special Features and Amenities
This trip has been designed to be as comfortable as possible so that you can make the most out of your pilgrimage, no matter your age or walking ability. From four-star hotels villas to our very own air-conditioned motor coach, you'll enjoy your trip thoroughly.
A Truly Fantastic Itinerary
Our itinerary is comprehensive and comfortable. We’ve selected two cities – Jerusalem and Tiberias – from where we will set out to explore the Holy Land.
Four Star Hotels & Amenities
Our hotel choices were made with you in mind; four stars, spacious rooms, large bathrooms, elevators, beautiful public spaces, fantastic restaurants, and so much more.
Catholic Tour Guides
This trip is staffed by dedicated Catholics who will earnestly share their love and knowledge of the faith for you. Believe it or not, our tour director is from Nazareth!
Private Transportation
We’ll have our very own private motor coach to take us all over the Holy Land. We will have to walk, however, as most cities don’t have streets bug enough for buses!
Planning Timeline
Register
In order to register simply fill out the form on this page! Your place on the trip is then secure!
Purchase Travel Insurance
Request a quote from ProRome directly. To cover preexisting conditions insurance must be made within two weeks of registration.
Get Your Passports Ready
Apply as soon as possible. NB - Passports that expire within six months of the travel dates are not valid to enter Europe.
Get Welcome Packet & Pack Your Bags
Two months before the trip we will send you Welcome Packets with lots of useful information. Pack your bags and get ready!
The Itinerary
November 13
Getting There
On November 13 we will meet at Newark International Airport EWR in New Jersey at 7:00 PM. We will then board UA 90 for Tel Aviv, with scheduled departure at 10:50 PM. The next day we arrive in Tel Aviv at 4:20 PM. Upon arrival we will be met by our tour director and private coach and then depart directly for Jerusalem, where we will check in at the five star Herbert Samuel Hotel.
After freshening up we will have Mass and dinner at the hotel.
November 14 - 19
Jerusalem and Environs
Today we will begin our exploration of the Holy Land by following the footsteps of Our Lord in the final hours leading up to His crucifixion. Entering the Old City through St. Stephen’s Gate (The Lion’s Gate), we will initially pause to visit the Crusader-constructed St. Anne’s Church and the site of the Pool of Bethesda. After that, our path will lead us along the Via Dolorosa, from the judgment seat of Pilate all the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Stations of the Cross are marked along this route.
After visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, we will make our way to the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall), which is the only structure of the Temple to have survived KEEP READING
November 19 - 22
Tiberias & Environs
After packing our bags and breakfasting, our private coach will take us northeast of Jerusalem to visit the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in an area formerly known as Bethany. From there, we will travel east across the desert to Jericho, on the outskirts of which lies the Mount of Temptation. In Jericho we will also visit the place of the sycamore tree where Jesus bade Zacheus “make haste and come down.”
Continuing east to the Jordan River, we will visit the site of Christ’s baptism by Saint John. After that, we will follow the river north until we come to the Sea of Galilee and the city of Tiberias (about a three hour trip). Upon arrival, we will have dinner, and then check KEEP READING
November 22 - 23
Tel Aviv
Our final day of pilgrimage will bring us to places of beginnings: Nazareth, the very point on earth where the Word was made flesh at the Annunciation, and Cana, where Christ performed His first miracle.
After checking out of our hotel in Tiberias, our bus will take us to Nazareth, where we will visit the churches of the Annunciation and St. Joseph. We will eat lunch in Nazareth before driving about 20 minutes northeast to visit Cana. While there, couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows.
From Cana, we will head west towards the Mediterranean coast, stopping to visit Mt. Carmel. This mountain, associated with the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings, was also home to the 12th century hermits from whom the Carmelite order traces its history. The rest of our day will be spent driving south along the coast until we reach Tel Aviv, where we will check into our hotel, the Leonardo Boutique. Here we will enjoy a farewell dinner together.
November 23
Coming Home
Following breakfast we will depart for Tel Aviv airport. We will then check-on and board United Airlines flight 85 for Newark, with scheduled departure at 11:25 AM. Scheduled arrival is at 4:35 PM.
TRIP DETAILS
Pricing & Registration
Meet the Team
Father William Langan
Chaplain, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Honesdale, PA
Margaret
Tour Coordinator, Office Administrator, ProRome
Joe Long
Tour Director, Founder & Managing Director, ProRome
Amer
Tour Director, Founder, BesTour
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Patron
Our trip patron is St. James the Greater. Following the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, St. James set out for Spain where he preached the good new. Following his missionary work in Spain, St. James returned to his home country and was eventually beheaded in Jerusalem, in 44 AD. His relics were returned to Spain but his head remained in Jerusalem, in the church of St. James. We’ll pay our patron a visit while in Jerusalem!
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.“
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