Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – October 6-15, 2026

Franciscan Holy Land Pilgrimage

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and the Apostles on this Franciscan‑led pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Your journey begins in Tel Aviv and continues north where you will visit a number of holy sites in Tiberias, Cana, Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, Capernaum, and the Mount of the Beatitudes. Sail on the Sea of Galilee and visit Caesarea Philippi and Bethsaida. The pilgrimage then proceeds to Jerusalem, stopping along the Jordan River to renew our Baptismal Promises. Visit the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of the Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives. Walk through the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Basilica of the Agony before traveling to the Dead Sea. Venerate the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Explore Ein Karem, home to the birthplace of John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, honoring the sites of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of Jesus. Conclude your journey with a farewell dinner before returning to the United States.

These unforgettable moments are only part of what awaits you on this remarkable pilgrimage. Click “View Tour Details” to explore the full itinerary and begin your journey of faith.