Pilgrimage to The Holy Land

Under The Spiritual Direction Of Fr. Nathan Lopez

12 DAYS

FROM $3,799

Date

May 25 - June 5, 2026

Activity Level

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Pilgrimage Overview

Join us on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Nathan Lopez!

DAY 1

Departure

Depart to Tel Aviv

Depart for your overnight flights to Tel Aviv. Dinner on-board, relax, and anticipate your arrival tomorrow morning.

DAY 2

Tel Aviv

Arrive to The Holy Land

We are greeted upon arrival by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative who will accompany us throughout the pilgrimage. We then transfer to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

Ein Karem

Village of the Visitation

Begin your pilgrimage with an introduction to the Holy Land’s sacred geography and its significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Then journey to the serene village of Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John the Baptist. Visit the Church of the Visitation, where Mary proclaimed her Magnificat during her visit to Elizabeth. Take time to pray and reflect in this peaceful hill country before returning to Bethlehem.

DAY 4

Bethlehem

Shepherds’ Field / Birthplace of Our Savior

Today we visit Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced the birth of Christ to humble shepherds. Then we continue to the Church of the Nativity, one of Christianity’s most sacred sites, built over the grotto where Jesus was born. Descend into the cave to venerate the silver star marking His birthplace. This powerful day invites us to contemplate the humility and wonder of the Incarnation.

DAY 5

Haifa

Haifa and Nazareth

After breakfast, we journey to Haifa to visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite monastery on Mount Carmel housing the Madonna of Mt. Carmel. Enjoy the beauty of the Baha’i Gardens, a cascading staircase of nineteen terraces along the mountainside. We then travel to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer at this sacred site.

DAY 6

Tiberias

Boat Ride / The Ministry of Christ in the Galilee

Today we will take boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to see the synagogue and St Peter’s house, a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given, to Tabgha to see the splendid mosaic about the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter’s Primacy where Peter was told “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy or Mt Beatitudes. Next, we head the Magdala Center, the village of Mary Magdalene, where we visit the newly built church on site and the newly excavated ruins.

DAY 7

Cana

Mount Tabor / Journey to Bethlehem

This morning we visit Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle. Married couples will have the special opportunity to renew their wedding vows at the site of the Wedding Church. We then ascend Mount Tabor, the traditional site of the Transfiguration, where Jesus revealed His glory to Peter, James, and John. After time for reflection and prayer, we continue south to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8

Mt of Olives

The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours

We begin our day with a visit to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, continue to the church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Next, we walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then to Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest.

DAY 9

Mt. Zion

Dormition Abbey / Upper Room / Wailing Wall / Peter Gallicantu

Today we head to Mount Zion, visiting the cave of Assumption (Dormition Abbey) of Mary to heaven. We visit the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus three times. We end our day visiting the Wailing Wal before we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10

The Way of The Cross

The Way of The Cross: Via Dolorosa

After breakfast we head to Jerusalem and start our visit with St Anne Church (the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary). Continue to view the Sisters of Zion, Ecce Homo where Pilate proclaimed “Behold the man.” Next, we retrace the last steps of Jesus as we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City praying the Stations of the Cross at each station shrine, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Our walk ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Solemn Entry, where we will have exclusive and private access to the Church. This sacred area is home to the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, known as Calvary, as well as the Holy Tomb of Jesus Christ. We then continue to the Office of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem where you will be able to meet the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the new members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will receive their very own Pilgrim Shell. Following our visit, we will make our way to the Notre Dame Center in Vatican property, where we will visit the Museum of the Shroud of the Man (three-dimension replica of the Shroud of Jesus).

DAY 11

The Wilderness

Bethany / Jericho / Mt Temptation / Jordan River / Masada / Dead Sea

We begin our day with a visit to Bethany, where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. At the oasis town of Jericho, visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation, where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. We then visit the Jordan River and the authentic baptismal site of Our Lord. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the caves by a shepherd boy in 1947. Our final stop is the Dead Sea, where we enjoy a float in its mineral-rich, healing waters.

DAY 12

Return Home

We bid farewell to the Holy Land and will remember our pilgrimage for a lifetime.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Roundtrip Airfare from Albuquerque
Excursions per itinerary
10 Nights accommodation
Meals per Itinerary
Professional Catholic tour guides
Luxury Air-Conditioned Motor-coach
Whisper Headsets
Spiritual director
Daily Mass

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

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What Our Customers Are Saying

"We will always remember that experience - one of the greatest memories of our lifetime. So glad you were there! We appreciated the good experience of the travel guides. They made us feel comfortable, were very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot. George was incredible to watch and listen to. We appreciated the fact that he started every day with a scripture reading that was based on what we were going to see that day. He made the Holy Land come to life for us and was able to make everything so interesting.”

Artie Davidson

"I just wanted to personally thank you for such a blessed and grace-filled pilgrimage. It was amazing and I was very much impressed. Please extend my thanks to George for being the best tour guide that a pilgrim could have. On behalf of the group, thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to experience the Holy land in a spiritual and Christian way!!! I will keep in touch with you for the next Holy land pilgrimage.”

Alicia Policarpio

"There are so many things to thank you for, but let me say that all of us had a pilgrimage of a life-time; this was my third pilgrimage to the Holy Land and was by far the best."

Deacon Donato Lucero

"I want to thank you for the wonderful tour of the Holy Land and Jordan. It is always a joy and inspiration to lead these tours, and I know that our people enjoy the special accommodations and events."

Fr. Michael J. Shea

"My trip to the Holy Land arranged by Issa Qumsieh was above and beyond my expectations. All was organized down to the last detail. Our arrival in Tel Aviv was welcomed by our guide George and driver Basann, who were waiting at the airport. Throughout our trip, our guide and bus driver were always prompted and ensured our safety. They guaranteed visitation to all historical sites in a timely manner. All hotel accommodations were optimal with meals provided. In the future when traveling overseas I will leave all travel plans to Issa Qumsieh with Holy Land travel. I have great confidence any travels plans will be handled with efficiency and professionalism. I highly recommend Holy Land travel / Issa Qumsieh to my friends, relatives and peers."

Eleanor Miranda

"We’ve just returned from our visit to the Holy Land with Father Vitus and I must say, it was an experience of a lifetime thanks to you and your family. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the moment we landed safely back in Albuquerque your efforts to ensure we all had a wonderful and safe experience was evident. Even though you did not travel with us on this particular tour I felt you were with us every step of the way. Upon our departure from Albuquerque you were at the airport to wish us safe travels and you were there upon our return."

Catherine Penick

"We just came back home and cannot stop talking about the pilgrimage. We have been to the Holy Land before but this is much better. It was very well planned. It is an A+."

Larry Martinez

"Happy New Year! The trip was awesome and a wonderful experienced. You are right; Claudia was an excellent tour guide and Oscar Jordan too. Thanks for giving us these wonderful tour guide. Someday we plan to go back to this tour. It is addictive. We have been almost all over the world but this is emotionally moving."

Fe Buenconsejo

“Indeed, we had a most memorable experience visiting all the holy/cultural sites in France, Spain, and Portugal. In retrospect, this awesome pilgrimage, under the direction of our Spiritual Guide, Fr. Ven, has culminated into a deeper spiritual growth. How privileged we were to have him accompany us!"

Eddie and Phyllis

"Good day. I just want to say thanks for outstanding service we received during Holy Land tour last Oct 19-31 (with Fr. Ven's Group from San Diego, CA). We enjoyed it very much."

Val Cortez

"We are back safe home after 10 days away. I just want to thank you for the beautiful and spiritual trip. That it is a very memorable and experience pilgrimage. Especially we were able to visit your family. I made a picture with your Mom and also your sisters and family. Send my nice regards to them. I missed them. I appreciate that we could go to the milk grotto that was out of the itinerary. Thank you abundantly and I will recommend people to travel with your travel agent to Holy Land. God bless."

Mariani

"The Hotels, destinations, guides, food, busses were beyond my expectations. Everyone was professional, solicitous and friendly. I felt the guides were knowledgeable and eager to take us to places of interest to all the pilgrims."

Monsignor Richard Olona

"We were a small family group who folded into the larger Fr. Martin group from St. Louis. We felt welcomed and accepted into their 'family'. The pace was aggressive, which we needed to be able to see everything. Both guides, Enza in Rome and Nadi in Israel were wonderful about informing the group how far we would be walking to the next site and the terrain. They were awesome at making accommodations for those who needed to adjust the speed. Enza worked hard to get us tickets to the Sistine Chapel on short notice and Nadi dealt with several pilgrims with health issues on the trip. He made us comfortable with the care our family member was receiving at the Israeli hospital. They were both extremely knowledgeable. We felt safe and cared for the entire trip. We would whole heartedly endorse this trip to anyone who asks for a referral. Deacon Dennis and Kim Patrick Guthrie Center, Iowa"

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