September 29 – October 9, 2026

Join Frs. Michael Dandurand and Joseph Poggemeyer on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! The Holy Scriptures will be illuminated for our pilgrims through the very environment in which God chose to become man. Breathe in the sea air at the sites around the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Capharnaum, Cana, Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, and Caesarea Philippi. Pray at the birth place of our Lord in Bethlehem. Renew your baptismal vows at the Jordan River. Ascend to Jerusalem to visit the Upper Room, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, descend into the pit where Jesus was held after being arrested, walk the Via Dolorosa, stand where Our Sorrowful Mother stood at the foot of the cross, and enter into the Empty Tomb. Your faith will never be the same. Your chaplains will offer the Sacrifice of Holy Mass at many of these holy sites.

The founder of Catholic Faith Journeys, Maggie McDaniel, is a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, whose mission is to care for the Holy sites and Christians in the Holy Land. Right now, our Christian brothers and sisters in the Holy Land have lost the ability to work, due to the lack of tourism. Our mission is to support the Christians in the Holy Land. We use hotels that are run by or who employ Christians whenever possible. Our guides are Christian and we will go to Christian restaurants where available. Please join us in supporting our brothers and sisters in Christ in person. Together let us help the Christians return to work by visiting the Holy Land. While they rely on our continued prayers, and gratefully except any donations, all our Christian brothers and sisters really want to do is work. 

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Travel Itinerary*
*Subject to change

Day 1 – TUESDAY – Sep 29:  Depart USA
Depart for overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2 – WEDNESDAY – Sep 30:  Arrive in Tel Aviv
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv we will be met by our Catholic Tour Guide and proceed to our hotel in Tiberias. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias (D)

Day 3 – THURSDAY – Oct 1:  Nazareth / Cana
Drive to Nazareth, the site of Mary’s home and the town where Jesus played as a child, learned a trade, and grew to manhood. We will celebrate Mass in the Church of the Annunciation. Afterwards, and time permitting, we will visit St. Joseph Church and the synagogue. This afternoon we will travel to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the request of his mother. We will visit the Franciscan chapel for a renewal of wedding vows, pending to confirmation. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 4 – FRIDAY – Oct 2:  Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we will board a boat for a brief excursion on the Sea of Galilee. We will also visit Tabgha where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000. A short distance away is what is known as “Peter’s Primacy”, the site where, after His resurrection, Jesus met with his disciples and told Peter to “feed my lambs; feed my sheep.” Here we will celebrate Mass. Today we will have the opportunity to have “St. Peter’s Fish” for lunch, included. We continue to Capernaum where Jesus began his Galilean ministry, see the synagogue which dates to the time of Jesus and the site of Peter’s home. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias (B, L, D)

Day 5 – SATURDAY – Oct 3:  Mt. of Beatitudes / Caesarea Philippi / Valley of Doves
This morning we visit the Mount of Beatitudes for Mass and time for reflection. We will then drive to the Golan Heights to see Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus asked his disciples “Who do People say that I am”. Following in Jesus’ footsteps we will stop in the Valley of the Doves. Return to hotel for our last night on the Sea of Galilee. (B, D)

Day 6 – SUNDAY – Oct 4:  Mt. Tabor, Jerusalem
Today we begin our journey with Jesus to Jerusalem where He is condemned crucified and is raised from the dead. We begin that journey as Jesus did by a trip to Mount Tabor, where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James and John and they glimpse a sign of his glory before they witness His passion and death. Following Mass we will make our way to Jerusalem to check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 7 – MONDAY – Oct 5:  Shepherd’s Field / Bethlehem / Ein Karem
Today we travel to the Shepherds’ Field for Mass in the Shepherds’ Cave. We enter the town of Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity to see the place where Our Lord was born. We continue to Ein Karem to visit the site the site of the Visitation. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 8 – TUESDAY – Oct 6:  Jerusalem
This morning the bus takes us to the hillside overlooking the city of Jerusalem where Jesus wept over the city. We continue with a walk down the hill to visit the Garden of Gethsemane along with the Church of All Nations. We then travel by bus across the Kidron Valley to the site of Caiaphas’ Palace where Jesus experienced the Jewish portion of His trial. The site is known today as St. Peter in Gallicantu. We will also visit the upper Room where Jesus had his last Supper and the Dormition Abbey, where Mary “fell asleep”. This evening, pending confirmation, we may have the opportunity for a Holy Hour in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed the night before he was crucified. (B, D)

Day 9 – WEDNESDAY – Oct 7:  Qumran / Jericho
We begin our day with a visit to Lazarus’ Tomb, subject to confirmation. Afterward we head into the Judean desert to visit the site of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered. We continue to the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, here we renew our Baptismal Promises. Afterwards we head to Jericho for Mass at the Good Shepherd’s Church. We will then view the Mount of Temptation and see a Sycamore Tree to remember the story of Zacchaeus. Time permitting we may have the opportunity to go in the Dead Sea for a float before we drive back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem (B, D)

Day 10 – THURSDAY – Oct 8:  Jerusalem
We begin the morning early as we gather at the Antonia Palace to walk the Via Dolorosa. Following the Via Dolorosa, we proceed to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site where Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead. Here we celebrate Mass. We then return to the hotel for breakfast before heading out to St. Stephen’s Gate and the Church of St. Anne where we will visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic. We then head to the Western retaining Wall of the Temple. The remainder of the day is free to walk in the Old City or to return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem (B, D)

NOTE: Departure could range from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Last days itinerary will depend on the return flight time.

Day 11 – FRIDAY – Oct 9:  Return to the USA

NOTES:  While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when sequence and days of visits may change and certain alterations become necessary due to changes beyond our control. I understand that Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC is not responsible for any changes / cancellation / interruptions cause by force majeure. Arriving and departing flights may affect the first and last day itinerary. All Mass locations are subject to final confirmation.

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LAND-ONLY COST

The LAND-ONLY discount price of $3,499.00 per person is enjoyed by those paying with Cash or Check (based on a minimum of 25-30 participants with double occupancy). Credit card payments are welcome for the full price of the tour: $3,674.00 per person.

Option to add international airfare from Detroit (DTW) air discounted price of $1519.00 paying cash/check, or full price of $1594.00 paying with credit card.

International airfare is NOT included in this price. Pilgrims may leave from ANY AIRPORT, but please contact Maggie to arrange flights from another domestic or international airport. DO NOT BOOK AIRFARE WITHOUT SPEAKING WITH MAGGIE!

Included

9 nights in hotels
Breakfast and Dinner daily + 1 Lunch
English speaking tour escort / guide throughout
Private motor coach throughout
Entrance fees as noted in itinerary
Private Mass arrangements daily. (All Masses listed are pending confirmation.)
Tips for guide, driver, porters, wait staff, etc.
Water provided on the bus

Not Included

International roundtrip airfare from Detroit Metro (DTW to TLV) – Option to add air from DTW to TLV discount $1519.00 paying cash/check, or full price $1594.00 paying with credit card.
Optional Travel insurance – (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! )
Lunches & beverages with meals (except where noted in the itinerary)
Transportation to/from Domestic Airport
Items of personal nature
Any item(s) not specifically mentioned
Any unforeseen requirements / tests that may become necessary for travel in the future
Airline-imposed baggage fees
NEW REQUIREMENT TO ENTER ISRAEL: Please visit: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il to complete the required Electronic Travel Authorization to visit Israel. Please do this at least 48 hours before departure, but we strongly recommend one (1) month before departure.
Limited Single rooms for an additional cost. Call Maggie at 419-290-8782 for availability and cost.

**Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any warning or advisory issued by the State Department or Center of Disease Control, or the occurrence of any terror, health or other incident in one or more of the places this pilgrimage is scheduled to visit. All cancellation penalties remain in full force and effect. You are strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect your financial investment and any health issues you may have while traveling.

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