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A 10-Day Pilgrimage
to the Holy Landwith Fr. Scott Morgan & Fr. Robert Hale
October 5-14, 2026
Starting at $3,995 per person -
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Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
Join Fr. Scott Morgan & Fr. Robert Hale on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
Stand on sacred ground to trace the steps of Jesus on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Sacred Scripture comes to life as you walk in Christ’s footsteps—to re-live His holy life, teachings, and miracles. Walk where Jesus preached the first Gospels, performed miracles, and inspired His followers to embark on a journey of faith and fellowship.Float on the waters of the Dead Sea, pause in prayer and reflection at the Mount of Beatitudes, and explore Bethany beyond the Jordan. These inspiring experiences are just a few of the ways in which you’ll be awed by the places where the origin of Christianity was born.
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Pricing
Double Occupancy Price: $3,995*
Single Occupancy Price: $4,995*
*Price includes cash discount
*Price does not include airfare*Group airfare from Cincinnati (CVG) is available as an optional add-on. Group flight information (including cost) will become available 10 months prior to departure. If you would like to join the group flight, please select the option when registering for this pilgrimage.
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What's Included
- Accommodations at the best 4-star hotels with baggage handling
- All tours and transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach
- Breakfast, Lunch, & dinner every day
- Wine and bottled water included at all dinners
- Tips for hotel staff and restaurants
- Admission tickets and private tours through all shrines, monasteries, abbeys, and historical sites on our itinerary
- Whisper headsets
- A local, English-speaking pilgrimage escort & guide for the entire duration of the pilgrimage
- Daily Mass, confessions, and spiritual guidance with Fr. Scott Morgan & Fr. Robert Hale
- Two pre-departure information meetings
- A custom neck wallet and luggage tag for each pilgrim
What's not included:- Airfare (group airfare from Cincinnati CVG is available to pilgrims as an optional add-on)
- Tips for the local guide & driver(estimated $150 total)
- ETA "electronic travel authorization" fees (estimated $7/pilgrim)
- Travel Insurance (optional, but highly recommended)
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Our Itinerary
- Days 1 & 2 - Oct 5 & 6
- Day 3 - October 7
- Day 4 - October 8
- Day 5 - October 9
- Day 6 - October 10
- Day 7 - October 11
- Day 8 - October 12
- Day 9 & 10 - Oct 13 & 14
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Across the Atlantic ~ Arrival in Tel Aviv ~ NazarethDepart today on board your overnight transatlantic jet flight to Tel Aviv, arriving the following day. Enjoy a full meal service as well as in-flight entertainment such as movies, music, etc.
Upon our arrival in Tel Aviv, our local guide will meet us at the airport exit and escort us to our modern, deluxe motorcoach. After a short transfer, we will find ourselves at our hotel in Nazareth where we will unpack, relax, and adjust to the new time zone. Dinner is included and is our only activity as a group this day. Overnight in Nazareth. (D)
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Caesarea ~ Stella Maris ~ NazarethAfter breakfast, we will set out to explore the magnificent city and archaeological remains of Caesarea, once the capital of the Roman province. From Caesarea, we will travel north to the city of Haifa and visit Stella Maris, the Carmelite monastery consecrated to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which stands atop the cave where Elijah lived. Afterwards, we will travel to Nazareth. We will visit and celebrate Mass in the Church of the Annunciation that stands atop the house of Mary. While in Nazareth, we will also visit the Upper Basilica, the nearby archaeological museum, and the archaeological remains of Nazareth from the time of Jesus. We will end the night with dinner and an overnight in Nazareth. (B, L, D)
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Cana ~ Tabgha ~ St. Peter's Primacy ~ Capernaum ~ Mount of Beatitudes ~ Sea of GalileeAfter breakfast, we will start the day with Mass in Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed His first miracle changing water into wine at the request of His mother (John 2:1-11). In Cana, we will visit the Franciscan Chapel. Those among us who wish may renew their wedding vows in the chapel. Afterwards, we will drive to Tabgha on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000. We will also visit the site known as “Peter’s Primacy” where Jesus appeared to His disciples for the third time after His Resurrection and told Peter to “feed my lambs; feed my sheep” (John 21:9). We then take a short drive to Capernaum, the biblical village and hometown of Jesus. There we will see the house of the mother-in-law of Peter and an ancient synagogue that dates back to the time of Jesus and where much of His teaching took place. Enjoy St. Peter’s Fish for lunch. Then we will continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the scene of Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount. We will enjoy the view of the enchanting gardens while we reflect on Jesus’ sermon. Finish our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, followed by a visit to the Ancient Boat Museum that houses a 2000-year-old fishing boat, providing a good example of how fishing boats looked during the time of Jesus. Return to Nazareth for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
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Mount Tabor ~ Jericho ~ Jesus' Baptismal Site ~ JerusalemAfter breakfast and hotel check-out, we will depart for Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration. Here we will celebrate Mass in preparation for our journey to Jerusalem. Driving along the Jordan Valley, we will make our way to the ancient city of Jericho, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. The Mount of Temptation will also be in sight. During the tour of the ancient city, we will visit the Sycamore Tree Site reminding ourselves of the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. After Jericho, we will drive to the site where Jesus was baptized on the Jordan River (Bet Arabah). Here, we will have the chance to renew our baptismal promises. We conclude the day by driving to Jerusalem, checking into our hotel, and having dinner. (B, L, D)
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Bethlehem ~ Shepherds' Field ~ Ein KaremWe begin our day in Bethlehem at Manger Square, which stands in front of one of the oldest Christian churches: the Church of the Nativity. Here we will venerate the very spot where Jesus was born. Afterwards, we depart for the cave at Shepherds' Field where the angels appeared to the shepherds and announced the birth of our Lord. This field is also the setting of the book of Ruth. After lunch, a short drive will take us to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. We will visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. We conclude by returning to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight in our hotel. (B, L, D)
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Bethany ~ Masada ~ Qumran ~ Dead SeaAfter breakfast, we start the day with Mass at Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. This will be followed by a visit to the empty tomb. Later, we depart for Masada where we will visit the fortress built by King Herod the Great (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We will also have a dramatic ascent by cable car to the Masada mountaintop and see the archeological remains of this ancient community. After lunch, we travel along the shores of the Dead Sea to Qumran and visit the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. While there, we will see the buildings that formed the public center of the Essenes community. We will have some free time to enjoy a dip in the relaxing and healing waters of the Dead Sea. We return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
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Jerusalem: Mount of Olives ~ Gethsemane ~ Israel Museum ~ Mount Zion ~ Western WallAfter breakfast, we will drive to the Mount of Olives and take in the panoramic view of the holy city of Jerusalem. One of our earlier visits will be to the Church of Pater Noster, commonly believed to be the spot from where Jesus ascended to heaven. We will walk along the Palm Sunday path and stop at the beautiful church, Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept (Luke 19:41). We continue along the Jewish cemetery that overlooks the Eastern (Golden) Gate - known as the Thrones of Judgment (Psalm 122). Among the 2,000 year-old olive trees, we will visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations where we will see the Rock of Agony on which Jesus prayed. We will also visit the nearby Gethsemane cave where Jesus was arrested. Later on, we will make our way to the Israel Museum. Among many things on display, we will view the Shrine of the Book housing some of the Dead Sea Scrolls found in Qumran. Proceeding along the Kidron Valley to Mount Zion, we visit the House of Caiaphas and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. This will be followed by a visit to the Dormition Abbey, the place where our Lady fell to eternal sleep. Next, we journey to the cenacle that commemorates the Upper Room. We conclude the day with a journey into the Old City of Jerusalem, passing the Armenian and Jewish Quarter, where we will see the Roman Cardo, Hezekiah's broad wall that leads to the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall, a section of the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount and Judaism's holiest site. Evening return to our hotel for dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. (B, L, D)
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Via Dolorosa ~ Holy Sepulchre ~ St. Anne's Church ~ Pools of Bethesda ~ Our Journey HomeWe begin our final full day with a powerfully spiritual walk along the Via Dolorosa (the Sorrowful Way). We begin this walk at Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned to death by Pilate. We will walk along the Stations of the Cross and through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here is the site of Calvary and the empty tomb of Christ. It is here that we will celebrate Mass in the church. We then return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will visit the Pools of Bethesda, where the healing of the paralyzed took place (John 5). We will have the opportunity to praise the Lord with hymns in the nearby perfectly intact Crusader Church of Saint Anne. In the afternoon, we will have time to revisit the Old City of Jerusalem. We close this holy pilgrimage with a special farewell dinner in Jerusalem with music and folklore. Return to hotel and final overnight in Jerusalem. (B, L, D)
The next day, we wish everyone "shalom" and revel in our memories as the bus transports us to the airport for our flight home. (B)
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Additional Information
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Group Flight Reservation Details
- The group flight itinerary will be posted here on January 1st, 2026.
- Airlines can revise the itinerary at any time. The most current group flight itinerary is posted here.
- There are limitations that airlines impose on group flight reservations. These limitations include:
- Group flight tickets are in economy class and cannot be upgraded
- Airlines assign group flight seats at random. Seat preferences cannot be requested (including sitting next to one's spouse)
- Group flight tickets cannot deviate from the group flight itinerary (must arrive on the same date, time, and location as the rest of the group)
- Group flight tickets cannot be purchased with airline miles
If you wish to fly in an upgraded class, choose your seat assignment, arrive early or depart later, or use miles to pay for your airfare, please elect to arrange your own airfare separate from the group flight reservation. See the information below for arranging your own airfare as a land-only pilgrim.
Designated Arrival and Departure Times
If you are a land-only pilgrim and are arranging your own airfare, please reference the designated arrival and departure times when purchasing your airfare:- Arrival Information
- Arrive by: October 6, 2026
- Arrival time: TBD - The designated arrival time will be posted on January 1st, 2026. Please do NOT purchase your airfare until the designated arrival time has been posted
- Arrival Airport: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
- Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to the first activity on the itinerary.
- Departure Information
- Depart on: October 14, 2026
- Departure time: TBD - The designated departure time will be posted on January 1st, 2026. Please do NOT purchase your airfare until the designated departure time has been posted
- Departure airport: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
- Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the hotel to the Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?- Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the pilgrimage fee.
- We can assist you with arranging your private airport transfer. Contact us at [email protected].
- As a reminder, airport transfers to your home airport are not included in the pilgrimage fee and are on your own arrangement.
Want help arranging your flights?- Our flight specialist is standing by ready to assist you with arranging your airfare. Contact Jody at [email protected] or call (507) 446-3683.
After your flights have been arranged, please email us a copy of your flight itinerary to [email protected] - The group flight itinerary will be posted here on January 1st, 2026.
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Accommodations
- October 6-9, 2026 (3 nights) - Ramada Olivie Hotel - Nazareth - Derekh ha-Tsiyonut 29, Nazareth, Israel - +972 4-887-8888 - Website Link
- October 9-14, 2026 (5 nights) - Grand Court Hotel - Jerusalem - St George St 15, Jerusalem, Israel - +972 2-591-7777 - Website Link
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ETA-IL Travel Authorization
All pilgrims traveling to Israel are required to apply for the ETA-IL (electronic travel authorization):
- Each pilgrim holding a USA passport must apply for their ETA-IL individually, directly on the Israeli Government website: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
- St. Charles Pilgrimages LLC cannot submit applications on behalf of our pilgrims. It is the SOLE responsibility of the pilgrim to submit the ETA-IL application.
- The ETA-IL application costs approximately $7 USD and is paid via credit card at the conclusion of the application.
- Most people will receive their ETA-IL approval email within 72 hours. Print and save this approval email.
- Your ETA-IL will be valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
- Pilgrims should submit the ETA-IL application upon registering for their pilgrimage, but no later than 1 week prior to departure.
- If you do not have a USA passport, it your responsibility to check with your local government to see if you are required to submit an ETA-IL application to enter Israel.
- Remember, USA passport holders DO NOT need to request a B2 Visa. Only the ETA-IL is required.
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Travel Insurance
- We highly encourage each pilgrim to purchase a travel insurance policy. Ultimately, like all types of insurance, the level of coverage you purchase will have a direct correlation to the price of your policy.
- Some benefits (such as coverage for pre-existing medical conditions) are time-sensitive and must be purchased within 15 days of paying your initial deposit.
- To request a quote, please fill out this digital form:
Travel Insurance Request Form
* Please direct all travel insurance questions to Jody at [email protected] or call (507) 446-3683.
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Payment Schedule
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due upon registration.
- Final payment/remainder of balance is due by July 5, 2026.
- Late bookings after 90 days prior to departure require payment in full at time of booking.
Payment Options
You have three payment options:- Mailed Check (not applicable for the initial deposit): Zero fees. Make your check out to St. Charles Pilgrimages LLC and mail it to 399 Draher Lane, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
- ACH (eCheck): 1% + 0.30 cents processing fee
- Credit Card: 1% + 0.30 cents processing fee + 2.9% CC fee (AMEX is 3.9%)
Cancellation Policy- With the exception of the deposit, all payments are 100% refundable if a cancellation request is received before 90 days prior to departure.
- With the exception of the deposit, all payments are 50% refundable if a cancellation request is received from 90 days to 31 days prior to departure.
- There are no refunds for cancellation requests received after 30 days prior to departure.
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