The Holy Land, Flock

Choose Your Program

We run three versions of the Holy Land pilgrimage, a Catholic-focused 9-day, a Catholic extended 11-day, and a deep Orthodox program. All are built from real operational itineraries, run with real groups, and staffed by our own guides who know these sites by heart.

Holy Land, 9 Days, Catholic Focus

Galilee to Jerusalem, the arc of Jesus' earthly ministry

7 nights Catholic / Ecumenical 20+ travelers

Day	Location	Sites & Experiences
Day 1	USA → Israel	Overnight departure flight to Ben Gurion Airport.
Day 2	Arrival → Galilee	Transfer to Galilee hotel. Evening orientation + opening prayer service at the Sea of Galilee.
Day 3	Galilee, Jesus' Ministry	Capernaum (where Jesus lived and taught) · Mount of Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) · Tabgha (Multiplication of Loaves) · Sea of Galilee boat ride
Day 4	Nazareth, The Incarnation	Basilica of the Annunciation (over the grotto of the Angel Gabriel's appearance) · St. Joseph's Church · Mary's Well · Cana of Galilee (Jesus' first miracle, renewal of wedding vows)
Day 5	Mount Tabor + Jordan River → Jerusalem	Ascend Mount Tabor (Transfiguration) · Drive Jordan Valley to Qasr el Yahud (baptism site of Jesus), renewal of baptismal vows · Evening arrival Jerusalem
Day 6	Jerusalem, Mount of Olives & Zion	Church of All Nations / Gethsemane · Pater Noster Church · Mount Zion (Upper Room / Cenacle, Last Supper + Pentecost) · Dormition Abbey · St. Peter in Gallicantu (Peter's denial)
Day 7	Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa	Walk the 14 Stations of the Cross · Church of the Holy Sepulchre (crucifixion, burial, and resurrection) · St. Anne's Church · Pool of Bethesda · Western Wall
Day 8	Bethlehem, The Nativity	Church of the Nativity (built over the cave of Jesus' birth) · Shepherds' Field · Ein Karem (Church of the Visitation, Mary and Elizabeth, birthplace of St. John the Baptist)
Day 9	Departure	Final Mass + closing reflection · Last-minute prayer and shopping · Transfer Ben Gurion Airport · Overnight flight home

How the routing works: Galilee and Jerusalem are 2+ hours apart with deep content at each. The program is structured so Galilee days (2 to 4) and Jerusalem days (6 to 8) never overlap. Day 5 is the natural transition, Tabor + Jordan River en route south. This is how the real logistics work, and why your group doesn't feel rushed.

Holy Land, 11 Days, Extended Catholic Program

Deeper immersion, Caesarea, Dead Sea, Emmaus, and more time at every site

9 nights Catholic / Ecumenical Best for older groups

Day	Location	Sites & Experiences
Day 1	USA → Israel	Overnight departure flight to Ben Gurion Airport.
Day 2	Arrival → Galilee	Transfer to Galilee hotel. Evening orientation and opening reflection.
Day 3	Galilee	Tabgha · Capernaum · Mount of Beatitudes · Sea of Galilee boat ride
Day 4	Nazareth	Basilica of Annunciation · St. Joseph's Church · Mary's Well · Cana
Day 5	Caesarea + Mount Carmel → Jerusalem	Caesarea Maritima (St. Paul imprisoned; St. Peter baptized Cornelius, beginning of the Gentile mission) · Stella Maris Monastery on Mount Carmel · Transfer to Jerusalem (evening)
Day 6	Jerusalem, Mount of Olives & Zion	Gethsemane · Pater Noster · Mount Zion (Upper Room, Cenacle) · Dormition Abbey · St. Peter in Gallicantu
Day 7	Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa	Stations of the Cross · Holy Sepulchre · St. Anne's Church · Pool of Bethesda · Western Wall · Jewish Quarter
Day 8	Judean Desert, Jordan River + Dead Sea	Drive through Judean Desert · Jericho (world's oldest city) · Jordan River / Qasr el Yahud (baptism site, renewal of vows) · Dead Sea (float in the salt waters)
Day 9	Bethlehem	Church of the Nativity · Shepherds' Field · Ein Karem (birthplace of St. John the Baptist)
Day 10	Emmaus + Free Time Jerusalem	Option A: Road to Emmaus (risen Jesus + disciples, Eucharistic significance) · Option B: Community service · Option C: Personal prayer. Sacrament of Reconciliation available.
Day 11	Departure	Final Mass · Last-minute shopping and prayer · Ben Gurion Airport

Why 11 days: The Judean Desert (Jericho + Dead Sea) and Emmaus each deserve their own full days, on the 9-day program they're not included. This extended version is ideal for groups with older travelers who benefit from a slower pace, or communities that want every major New Testament site, not just highlights.

Holy Land, 9 Days, Orthodox Program

Jerusalem-based immersion, Patriarchate, Midnight Liturgy, Judean monasteries

Jerusalem base Greek / Antiochian / Orthodox Midnight Liturgy option

Day	Location	Sites & Experiences
Day 1	JFK → Tel Aviv	Departure 17:00. Overnight flight.
Day 2	Arrival → Jerusalem	Arrival 10:30. En route: Tomb of Holy Great Martyr St. George in Lydda. Check in Jerusalem, dinner, overnight.
Day 3	Jerusalem, Old City	Patriarchate (audience with Patriarch if scheduled) · Holy Sepulchre (Golgotha, Apokathelosis, Holy Tomb) · Prison of Apostle Peter · Sheep's Pool / Probatica · Praetorium · House of Joachim and Anna · Lion's Gate · Gethsemane: Tomb of the Virgin Mary, betrayal site · Mount of Olives / Ascension site
Day 4	Tiberias / Galilee (day trip)	Monastery of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor · Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth · Cana of Galilee (first miracle) · Holy Monastery of the Holy Apostles in Tiberias · Sea of Galilee boat ride (optional)
Day 5	Jericho + Jordan River (day trip)	Monastery of Martha and Mary in Bethany · Monastery of St. George of Hozevita · Jericho: Quarantania / Mount of Temptation · Monastery of Prophet Elisha · St. Gerasimos Monastery · Jordan River baptism site. Evening: Midnight Divine Liturgy at the Holy Sepulchre.
Day 6	Jerusalem, Zion + Monasteries	Agia Sion (Patriarchal School, Tomb of David, Upper Room, house of St. John the Theologian) · Monastery of the Holy Cross · Ein Karem: birthplace of St. John the Baptist · Katamon (Tomb of St. Simeon)
Day 7	Bethlehem + Judean Desert Monasteries	Cave of the Nativity + Basilica of Bethlehem · Monastery of St. Theodosius the Cenobiarch (Cave of the Three Magi) · Monastery of St. Sabba the Sanctified (Mar Saba, carved into the cliff face)
Day 8	Jerusalem, Free Time + Final Veneration	Free time in Old City (shopping, prayer, quiet walks) · Final veneration at Holy Sepulchre · Monasteries within the city
Day 9	Jerusalem → Tel Aviv → New York	Panoramic Tel Aviv (Jaffa, Old Jaffa). Dinner. Midnight flight New York. Arrive 5:45 AM.

Orthodox program structure: The itinerary is Jerusalem-based (6 nights), with day trips to Galilee (Day 4), Jericho / Jordan River (Day 5), and Bethlehem / Mar Saba (Day 7). This reflects Orthodox pilgrimage priorities, depth in Jerusalem rather than moving between two hotel bases. The Midnight Liturgy at the Holy Sepulchre is operational and arranged through the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate.

Everything That's Included

4-Star Hotels

Centrally located at each base, Galilee and Jerusalem. Breakfast included daily.

Private Coach Throughout

Own fleet, modern, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, restrooms. No shared transport.

Licensed Expert Guide

Full-time local guide with deep biblical and historical knowledge. Same guide throughout.

Liturgical Coordination

Divine Liturgy or Mass arranged at sacred sites. Midnight Liturgy at Holy Sepulchre (Orthodox). Coordination with local clergy.

24/7 On-Ground Support

Our team is reachable throughout the trip. No calling a US toll-free number from Jerusalem.

Sea of Galilee Boat Ride

Private boat excursion on the Sea of Galilee, included in all programs.

Jordan River Baptism

Visit to Qasr el Yahud, the historically authenticated baptism site. White baptismal robes provided.

Daily Breakfast + Select Dinners

Breakfast daily at hotel. Welcome and farewell dinners included. Lunches on own for flexibility.

Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend every traveler arranges their own coverage before departure.

Why Flock for the Holy Land

What separates us from the US pilgrimage operators your community has used before.

65+

Years of Holy Land programs

The founding family first organized pilgrimages to Jerusalem in 1959, overland, through Turkey and Syria, before modern infrastructure existed. Three generations later, this is still the core program.

Partner

Partner-friendly model

Same 4-star hotels, same sacred sites, same quality. Built for creators and community leaders who want a managed pilgrimage their audience can trust.

Direct

Patriarchate relationships

Divine Liturgy at the Holy Sepulchre and audience with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem are arranged through decades-long direct relationships, not email requests to a general inbox.