Journey to the Holy Land Egypt & Jordan with Fathers Doyle & Ruzika
This pilgrimage follows salvation history across three lands: Sinai, where the Law was given; Jordan, where Moses looked into the Promised Land and where Christ was baptized; and the Holy Land, where the Word was made flesh, taught, suffered, and rose. Together we will climb Mount Sinai at dawn, walk the Siq of Petra, renew our baptismal vows at the Jordan, sail the Sea of Galilee, kneel at the Grotto of the Nativity, and pray the Way of the Cross to the Holy Sepulchre.
Spiritual & Sightseeing Highlights
- Pastoral leadership under Father Dennis Doyle
- Holy Mass at holy places
- St. Catherine's Monastery
- Sunrise at Mount Sinai
- Rose City of Petra
- Machaerus fortress
- Madaba mosaic map
- Bethany beyond the Jordan
- Mount Nebo and Franciscan Memorial Church of Moses
- Mount Tabor transfiguration site
- Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana
- Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth
- Stella Maris Monastery on Mount Carmel
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Capernaum and the house of Peter
- Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Magdala synagogue
Your Journey
Day 1. Departure
Day 2. Arrival in Tel Aviv and the road south
Day 3. Taba crossing and St. Catherine's Monastery
Day 4. Mount Sinai and crossing into Jordan
Day 5. Petra, the Rose City
Day 6. Machaerus, Madaba, and Bethany beyond the Jordan
Day 7. Mount Nebo and Mount Tabor
Day 8. Cana, Nazareth, and Mount Carmel
Day 9. Beatitudes, Capernaum, and the Sea of Galilee
Day 10. Tabgha, Jericho, and arrival in Bethlehem
Day 11. Bethlehem, City of the Nativity
Day 12. Bethany, the Jordan, and the Dead Sea
Day 13. Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, and Ein Karem
Day 14. Mount Zion and Holy Hour in Gethsemane
Day 15. Via Dolorosa and the Holy Sepulchre
Day 16. Emmaus, Jaffa, and departure
Day 17. Return home
What's Included
- Spiritual leadership and daily Mass
- 14 nights hotel accommodations
- 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 15 dinners
- Special regional meals
- Private motorcoach transportation
- Border crossing assistance
- Sea of Galilee boat ride
- Sacramental vow renewals and devotions
- Guided tours and entrance fees
Physical Requirements
This pilgrimage involves a moderate level of physical activity. On many days you can expect to walk 4–5 miles, often on uneven ground, cobblestones, hills and stairs, and sometimes in hot weather. Some holy sites can only be reached on foot, and coaches often have to park some distance away. The group travels together on a full daily schedule. If you have any mobility needs, please tell us on this form so we can talk with you about them before you travel.
Questions about this pilgrimage? Call us at 636.391.1000
Reserve your place
A deposit secures your spot. Our team is here to answer every question and walk you through registration.