Arrival to Israel - Welcome to the Holy Land

Jerusalem - Welcome to Israel for your Holy Land tour. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, a representative or driver will greet you in the arrival hall with a sign displaying your name, ensuring you won’t miss them. You’ll be transferred to your hotel by our company driver. We ensure your check-in is smooth and everything is in order. Depending on your arrival time, you can freshen up and explore the area around your hotel in Jerusalem.

Masada Cable Car Ride & Relaxation in the Dead Sea

Masada - Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Jerusalem. Travel to the Judean Desert via the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Drive along the Dead Sea shores to Masada, where you’ll learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. Ascend Masada by cable car to explore the 2000-year-old fortress and palace built by King Herod, where the first-century Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. This site is the largest and most complete Roman siege camp remaining today. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths, and other findings. In 2001, UNESCO declared Masada a World Heritage Site. Descend by cable car.

Drive via Ein Gedi, passing by Qumran, where you’ll get a side view of the Qumran caves, the discovery site of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Dead Sea Region - Continue to the Dead Sea. Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at 400m below sea level. Enjoy a mud bath and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Experience the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with mineral-rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return transfer to the pick-up point, to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem & Bethlehem Christmas Eve to Watch Midnight Mass on Screen, Held at the Church of the Nativity

Jerusalem - After hotel pick-up at 15:30 pm, stop at Mount Scopus for a magnificent view of the illuminated Old and New cities. Drive through the New City, passing by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament house, and the Israel Museum. Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate and the local bazaar, follow the steps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Bethlehem - Christmas in Bethlehem’s Manger Square is one of the most iconic settings for celebrating Christmas Eve. Bethlehem, the Palestinian town where Jesus was born, is located in the West Bank, just a few minutes south of Jerusalem. While entering the Church of the Nativity is not possible, watching performances on the large stage in Manger Square, along with other surrounding activities, and soaking in the unique Christmas atmosphere, is a powerful experience.
At around 20:00, proceed to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Walk through Manger Square, enjoying the festive Christmas decorations illuminating the city’s main square and the Church of the Nativity.

Stop at a local restaurant specially decorated for the holidays and enjoy a festive Christmas dinner. Watch the Midnight Mass broadcast live on TV. If the mass is broadcast on screens at Manger Square (subject to Palestinian authority’s approval), proceed to the spot.

Free Day in Jerusalem

Jerusalem - Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Jerusalem. In the Old City, head to the Via Dolorosa and watch pilgrims from around the world walk this famous route with the cross of Christ over their shoulders, made even more special with the Christmas atmosphere.

Western Israel - Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra & Akko

Caesarea National Park - Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Jerusalem. Start the full-day tour of Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, and Akko. Drive along the coastal highway to Caesarea, a city where the past and future converge. While new Caesarea boasts magnificent modern homes, ancient Caesarea offers tourists the ruins of unique, impressive buildings. A tour of the national park is like walking through a story, and wandering between the ancient buildings, one can sense how people lived here thousands of years ago and enjoy modern experiences, such as the enthralling musical performances held in the beautiful Roman Theater.

The Baha’i Gardens - Next, proceed to Haifa, the highlight of this tour. As Israel’s third-largest city and one of its prettiest, Haifa offers much to visitors. It has Israel’s largest port, a particularly active beach, and is home to the World Center of the Bahai Faith. The Bahai’s originated in the Bab sect, which separated from Iran’s Shi’ite Islam in 1844. The Bahai World Center, an expansive and well-designed complex on the slope of the Carmel, is famous for its magnificent gardens. It includes the exquisitely landscaped “Hanging Gardens,” which run about a kilometer along the Louis Promenade until Ha-Gefen Street. At the center is the impressive, gold-domed Shrine of the Bab, the burial place of the Bab, the founder of the faith. One can enjoy enchanting spots while strolling through the beautiful gardens by day, but with special lighting, an evening visit provides equal pleasure and a peaceful, romantic atmosphere.

Rosh Hanikra - Continue via Naharia to Rosh Hanikra. The gleaming white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra and the beautiful stretch of beach below are a magnificent sight to behold. The real excitement begins when you board the cable car for your two-minute ride down the 210-foot cliff.

Acre - The last visit is in Acre, also known as Akko. Acre’s walls, fortresses, castles, churches, mosques, synagogues, and other structures tell the story of the many rulers who governed, fought for, built, and adorned the city. Visiting Acre is an emotional journey to a glorious past and a unique experience, an exciting visit to an ancient city with a young soul – a city declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Return transfer after the tour to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Check-in to your hotel in Tel Aviv and enjoy your evening.

Nazareth, Sea of Galilee & Jordan River Baptismal Site

Nazareth - Pick-up from your hotel in Tel Aviv after breakfast. Head to Northern Israel. The destination is Nazareth, Tabgha, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordan River Yardenit.

The first gem of your tour will be Nazareth, a city of religion and faith, spirituality and holiness, but also a city with a rich history, fascinating archaeology, modern culture, and Middle Eastern charm. Nazareth, which began as a small Jewish village about 2,000 years ago, became a stronghold of Christianity in the Byzantine period, just a few hundred years later. During that period, the name of Nazareth spread far and wide, and the yearnings to see the place where the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ had lived turned the city into a popular pilgrimage site. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Josef.

Capernaum - After Nazareth, continue through Kana to Tiberias, Sea of Galilee. Drive along Kineret Lake to visit Capernaum.

Tabgha - Next, visit Tabgha, located at the foot of the Golan Heights, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves.

Yardenit - Proceed to Yardenit, situated on the banks of the Jordan River, flowing from the Sea of Galilee. The baptismal site of Yardenit welcomes over half a million tourists and pilgrims annually who come to experience the spirituality and pastoral beauty of the waters of the River Jordan, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

According to the Christian faith, the Jordan River Yardenit is considered the third most holy site in the Holy Land, just after the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem and Golgotha in Jerusalem, because it is the site of the most important event of Jesus’ life – his baptism and the beginning of his ministry. The site offers 12 separate baptismal pools, enabling different groups to comfortably conduct private worship ceremonies. Return transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv after the tour.

Departure from Israel. Return Private Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport - On this final day, you will be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your journey home. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel 4 hours before your flight to transfer you to Ben Gurion Airport. Having experienced a variety of what Israel, the Holy Land, has to offer, you will surely cherish fond memories of your spiritual adventure with us. If you ever wish to repeat the authentic experience and spiritual feelings, we will always be here to assist you.

• 4 full day group tours per the Christmas Tour itinerary
• 2 nights in a Tel Aviv hotel, double room (e.g., Tel Aviv Olympia)
• Daily breakfast and dinner included
• Private airport pickup on arrival at Ben Gurion airport
• All transport provided during tours
• Entrance fees to all itinerary sites covered
• Private airport return transfer on departure day
• 4 nights in a Jerusalem hotel, double room (e.g., Prima Park Jerusalem)
• Tour guide certified in biblical and Christian teachings

• Personal expenses
• Lunches and dinners
• All not mentioned within the includes
• Personal and medical insurance

Join this holiday season on an exciting tour package to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, where the birthplace of Jesus comes alive with vibrant festivities, music, delicious food, and a joyful atmosphere. Explore the Christian highlights of the Holy Land with a Catholic Christmas tour package in the Bible Land of Israel for 7 days and 6 nights. This Catholic Christmas Tour of the Holy Land will take you to historical and spiritual sites. Places you have read about in the Bible will come to life, offering the chance to walk in Jesus’s footsteps. Our tour packages are led by the most qualified Israeli tour guides. Begin your journey a few days before Christmas on December 22, 2026. It is recommended to book the tour package in advance. A minimum of 2 people is required per reservation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.