📍 Day 1 | Thursday
Depart from San Francisco (SFO) to Amman
We begin our pilgrimage with hearts open to wonder, leaving from San Francisco and heading toward the land of promise.
📍 Day 3 | Saturday
Mount Tabour, Nazareth
After Breakfast and check-out, we head to the Sheik Hussein Border Crossing.
Mount Tabor
We meet our local guide and driver on the Israeli side and drive to Mount Tabor, the site of Jesus' Transfiguraation.
"This is my Son, whom I love…Listen to Him." Matthew 17:5
Church of the Anunciation
After lunch, we continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation the biggest bascilica in the Middle East.
"Let it be to me according to your word." Luke 1:38
Author & Professor
Dr. Rev. Yohanna Katanacho
Time of reflection and dialogue
We will meet with Theologian, Rev. Dr. Yohanna Katanacho for a time of reflection and dialogue.Rev. Dr. Yohanna Katanacho is a Palestinian-Israeli Evangelical theologian, Old Testament scholar, and the Academic Dean at Nazareth Evangelical College. He is the author of The Land of Christ: A Palestinian Cry, a powerful theological reflection on justice, identity, and the sacredness of the land through the lens of a Palestinian Christian. His work invites readers to see the Gospel as a call to peacemaking, compassion, and rooted hope in the midst of conflict..
Tiberius
We end our day with dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
📍 Day 4 | Sunday
Jesus' Ministry around Galilee
1
Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
Contemplating the stories of Jesus walking on water and calming the storm.
"Take courage, it is I. Don't be afraid." — Matthew 14:27
2
Mount of Beatitudes
Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. We celebrate Holy Communion overlooking the hills.
"Blessed are the peacemakers…" — Matthew 5:9
3
Capernaum
Where the Franciscans uncovered Peter's home and one of the earliest house churches — a domus ecclesia.
"He entered Simon's house…" — Luke 4:38
Lunch includes St. Peter's fish, followed by visits to:
Tabgha
- The site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. This 4th Century Mosaic depicts the loaves and the fish.
“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.” —John 6:11
St. Peter Primacy
- The church marking Jesus' third appearance after the resurrection, where He asked Peter three times, "Do you love me?" (John 21)
"Feed my sheep." — John 21:17
The archaeological site of Magdala
The first-century synagogue where Jesus may have taught.
"He taught in their synagogues…" — Luke 4:15
Return to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
📍 Day 5 | Monday
Prophets, Battles & Apostles
1
Megiddo
The site linked to the prophecy of Armageddon.
"They assembled at the place… called Armageddon." — Revelation 16:16
2
Mount Carmel
Visit Muhraqa ("The Burnt Offering") where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal.
"The Lord, He is God!" — 1 Kings 18:39
3
Caesarea Maritima
The Roman port city where Cornelius was baptized and Paul was imprisoned.
"I was in the city of Joppa praying…" — Acts 10:30-48"Paul remained in custody… two years." — Acts 24:27
After lunch, we drive south to Caesarea Maritima, then continue to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.
📍 Day 6 | Tuesday
The Birthplace of the Jesus
1
Shepherds' Field
Visit the beautiful, acoustically resonant church.
Those who love to sing, this is your moment!
"The glory of the Lord shone around them…" — Luke 2:9
2
Palestinian Lunch
Enjoy a family-style lunch and learn the Dabkeh, a traditional dance.
3
Church of the Nativity
The only Byzantine church that survived the Persian conquest.
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you…" — Luke 2:11
4
The Walled-Off Hotel
See artwork by Banksy and visit the exhibition.
Banksy is a world-renowned street artist known for provocative, politically charged artwork—and in Bethlehem, his work has become a striking form of resistance and storytelling. From the satirical Walled Off Hotel, located beside the Separation Wall, to haunting murals scattered throughout the city, Banksy uses art to spotlight the realities of occupation and the resilience of the Palestinian people. His work turns walls meant to divide into canvases that demand global attention.
In the evening, we drive to Jerusalem and check in to our hotel.
📍 Day 7 | Wednesday
Jesus' Final Hours in Jerusalem
The Mount of Olives
Overlooking the Old City and the Temple Mount, we walk down the Palm Sunday path, pausing at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
"If only you had known… what would bring you peace." — Luke 19:41–42
Garden of Gethsemane
A place of prayer, agony, and surrender.
"Not my will, but Yours be done." — Mark 14:36
Church of St. Anne & Pools of Bethesda
Visit these ancient sites mentioned in John 5.
Via Dolorosa
Retrace Jesus' steps from the Praetorium to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — a massive Crusader-era church that took 50 years to build.
"Carrying his own cross…" — John 19:17"He is not here; He has risen!" — Luke 24:6
After lunch, there's free time in the Old City's bazaars. We end our day at the Western Wall, a site of Jewish prayer and longing. Overnight in Jerusalem.
📍 Day 8 | Thursday
Baptism and the Dead Sea
After breakfast and check-out, we head east toward the King Hussein border checkpoint and cross to Jordan.
We visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized by John.
"This is my Son, whom I love…" — Matthew 3:17
After lunch, we drive south to the Dead Sea, where we'll enjoy floating, spa time, and the healing mineral-rich mud. Dinner and overnight on the shores of the Dead Sea.
After lunch, we drive south to the Dead Sea, where we'll enjoy floating, spa time, and the healing mineral-rich mud. Dinner and overnight on the shores of the Dead Sea.
📍 Day 10 Saturday
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head to Petra, the iconic archaeological site dating to around 300 B.C., once the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Entered through the narrow canyon known as Al Siq, Petra features tombs and temples carved into rose-colored cliffs, earning it the nickname “The Rose City.” Its most famous monument is Al Khazneh, or “The Treasury,” rising 45 meters high. We’ll continue past the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs to the Basin area, where we’ll enjoy lunch at the Basin Restaurant.
Petra was a crossroads of ancient trade and ideas. In the early centuries of the Church, some Nabataeans became Christians, and Petra even had a bishop who attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD—a reminder that the Gospel's reach extended deep into the desert.
"You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth."— Acts 1:8
📍 Day 11 Sunday
At the end of the tour, we will return to the visitor center and drive approximately two hours to the magical desert of Wadi Rum. Known as the “Valley of the Moon,” Wadi Rum is one of the world’s most unique and dramatic desert landscapes—and a top destination for glamping. This style of camping blends the immersive beauty of nature with the comfort and luxury of hotel-like accommodations, offering a truly unforgettable experience under the stars.
In the afternoon, we drive to Wadi Rum — the “Valley of the Moon” — for a unique glamping experience under the stars. Dinner and overnight in luxury desert tents.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." — Psalm 19:1
✨ Meet Our Guide: Sufian Abu Hanna
Archaeologist, Historian, and Theological Storyteller
Sufian Abu Hanna has been guiding pilgrims and seekers through the Holy Land for over 15 years, helping them encounter the Scriptures where history, theology, and archaeology meet. A graduate of Haifa University, he studied archaeology, history, and theology—and continues to deepen his theological understanding through personal study and devotion.
What sets Sufian apart is not just his expertise, but his passion: “It’s where archaeology meets the Book.” he explains.
Sufian doesn’t just guide you through the land. He invites you to listen to the stones, the stories, and the Spirit—to walk as disciples alongside Jesus in the very places where the Gospel was proclaimed.
Warning About the Food
The food in the Holy Land is dangerously delicious. Expect generous hospitality. Your hosts won't feel they've succeeded unless you've gained at least a few joyful pounds From Warm pita and fresh hummus to grilled meats, olives, za'atar, and pastries soaked in honey, meals are overflowing with flavor, color, and love. Resistance is futile - and why would you try?
