January 12-22, 2026

Join Msgr. William Kubacki 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. Msgr. Kubacki 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 life’s 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 employee, 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

MONDAY – JAN 12: DEPART USA
Depart for your overnight flight to Tel Aviv with Complimentary meals and beverages served aloft.

TUESDAY – JAN 13: ARRIVE TEL AVIV / TRANSFER TO HOTEL
On arrival proceed to the hotel in Netanya on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. (D) Important: You will receive your entry visa to the country printed on a blue ticket. Please keep this blue ticket with you for the entire duration of the trip.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 14: CAESAREA / MUHRAQA / TIBERIAS
After breakfast we check out and travel towards Caesarea Maritima where we will have a brief visit to the magnificent city with the Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader ruins. Here we will elaborate on the story of the baptism of Cornelius, the first gentile convert into Christianity. Continue to Mount Carmel where we hear about the Prophet Elijah and the false prophets of Baal. We end the day near the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

THURSDAY– JAN 15: TIBERIAS: SEA OF GALILEE SITES
After breakfast, we will board a boat for a brief excursion on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Mount of Beatitudes for visit and time for prayer. We will visit Tabgha where fed the crowd of 5000. 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.” Taste “St. Peter’s Fish” for lunch After lunch we will visit Capernaum where Jesus began his Galilean ministry, see the synagogue which dates to the time of Jesus and the site of Peter’s home. We return to our hotel for dinner and an evening of relaxation. (B, L, D)

FRIDAY – JAN 16: TIBERIAS: 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 have Mass in the Church of the Annunciation, and an opportunity to visit the church of St. Joseph. We will then travel to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the request of his mother. There we will visit the Franciscan chapel for a renewal of wedding promises. Return to Tiberias for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

SATURDAY – JAN 17: MT TABOR / BETHLEHEM
Today we begin our day with 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 on Mount Tabor, we continue to Bethlehem where we will visit Hogar Nino Dios (pending confirmation), before continuing to check-in into our hotel in Bethlehem. Dinner and overnight stay in Bethlehem. (B, D)

SUNDAY – JAN 18: BETHLEHEM
Today we travel to the Shepherds’ Field for Mass in the Shepherds’ Cave where the angels appeared to the shepherds and announced the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We enter the town of Bethlehem to visit the Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity located above the birthplace of Christ. Bending low as we enter through the Door of Humility, we enter the church and descend into the Grotto of Nativity. Beneath the altar, a 14-pointed silver star marks the exact spot surrounded by the Latin inscription: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary). Return to our hotel in Bethlehem for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Note: The visit to the Caritas Baby Hospital is scheduled for this day. The specific time will be confirmed closer to the date.

MONDAY – JAN 19: BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM: MT. OF OLIVES & MT. ZION
This morning after check-out the bus takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane along with the Church of All Nations where we will celebrate Mass. Afterwards we continue up the hill where we overlook the city of Jerusalem where Jesus wept over the city. We continue across the Kidron Valley to the site of Caiaphas’ Palace, (St. Peter in Gallicantu), where Jesus experienced the Jewish portion of His trial. We will also visit the upper Room where Jesus had his last Supper. Return to our hotel for dinner. After dinner, pending confirmation, we will have the opportunity to spend some time in meditation in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed the night before he was crucified, Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Jerusalem. (B, D)

TUESDAY – JAN 20: JERUSALEM: LATIN PATRIARCHATE / JERICHO / JORDAN RIVER
After breakfast, we will meet with the Cardinal or his deputy at the Latin Patriarchate. After the meeting we will head to Jericho for Mass at the Good Shepherd Church after which we view the Mount of Temptation and see a Sycamore Tree to remember the story of Zacchaeus. After lunch on your own, we will drive to the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, here we renew our Baptismal Promises. Drive back to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Note: Our meeting with His Beatitude (or his deputy) is scheduled for 10:00 A.M.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 21: JERUSALEM: VIA DOLOROSA & HOLY SEPULCHRE
We begin the morning early to walk the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, which ends in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site where Jesus was crucified and where he was buried. Here we celebrate Mass then return to the hotel for breakfast. Later that morning we return to the old City to visit the St. Stephen’s Gate and the Church of St. Anne. We will visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic and the Western Retaining Wall of the Temple. The remaining portion of the day will be free to relax, shop or walk in the Old City. (B, D)

THURSDAY – JAN 22: JERUSALEM / USA
Return home. Note: Schedule on this day is subject to confirmation depending on flight details. You need to be at the airport at least 3 hours prior to your flight’s departure time. Flights could be late Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

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 $2,979.00 per person is enjoyed by those paying with Cash or Check (based on a minimum of 25 participants with double occupancy). Credit card payments are welcome for the full price of the tour: $3,127.00 per person. International airfare is NOT included in this price. Please book your flight to arrive in Tel Aviv (airport code: TLV) on 13 January 2026 and proceed to the hotel. (Hotel information will be provided before travel.) If we have enough people interested in group air, either out of Detroit and/or Chicago we will look at group air. (A minimum of 10 people are need to obtain group air. Invite your friends to travel with you!)

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
Tips for guide, driver, porters, wait staff, etc.
Water provided on the bus

Not Included

International roundtrip airfare – Please book your flight to arrive in Tel Aviv (airport code: TLV) on 13 January 2026 and proceed to the hotel. (Hotel information will be provided before travel.) If we have enough people interested in group air, either out of Detroit and/or Chicago we will look at group air. (A minimum of 10 people are need to obtain group air. Invite your friends to travel with you!)
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
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: 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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