The Holy Land Blog

Stories, guides, and local knowledge from Elijah Tours — written by people who live here

Visiting Acre (Akko) in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Crusader City, Underground Tunnels, and Old City Markets
Visiting Acre (Akko) in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Crusader City, Underground Tunnels, and Old City MarketsWhat to see in bethlehem: Visiting Acre (Akko) in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Crusader City, Underground ... Read more
Galilee in 2026: A Complete Pilgrim's Guide to the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, and Tabgha
Galilee in 2026: A Complete Pilgrim's Guide to the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, and TabghaGalilee is where Jesus spent most of his ministry years. This complete pilgrim's guide covers the Sea of Ga... Read more
The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem 2026: What It Is, What You'll See, and Why It Moves People
The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem 2026: What It Is, What You'll See, and Why It Moves PeopleThe Garden Tomb is a rock-cut first-century tomb in Jerusalem near the Damascus Gate, believed by many Prot... Read more
Visiting the Dead Sea in 2026: A Complete Guide to Floating, Ein Gedi, and the Masada Combo That Actually Works
Visiting the Dead Sea in 2026: A Complete Guide to Floating, Ein Gedi, and the Masada Combo That Actually WorksWhat to see in bethlehem: Visiting the Dead Sea in 2026: A Complete Guide to Floating, Ein Gedi, and the Ma... Read more
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem 2026: A Complete Visitor Guide
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem 2026: A Complete Visitor GuideWhat to see in bethlehem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem 2026: A Complete Visitor Guide As local... Read more
Visiting Masada in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Sunrise Hike, Cable Car, and What You'll Actually See
Visiting Masada in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Sunrise Hike, Cable Car, and What You'll Actually SeeWhat to see in bethlehem: Visiting Masada in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Sunrise Hike, Cable Car, and Wha... Read more
How to Walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in 2026: A Complete Guide to the 14 Stations of the Cross
How to Walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in 2026: A Complete Guide to the 14 Stations of the CrossWhat to see in bethlehem: How to Walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in 2026: A Complete Guide to the 14 Sta... Read more
From Jerusalem to Bethlehem in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Checkpoint 300, Bus 231, and Private Tour Options
From Jerusalem to Bethlehem in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Checkpoint 300, Bus 231, and Private Tour OptionsHow to plan a holy land pilgrimage: From Jerusalem to Bethlehem in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Checkpoint ... Read more
Shepherd's Field in Bethlehem 2026: What the Bible Says and What You'll Actually See
Shepherd's Field in Bethlehem 2026: What the Bible Says and What You'll Actually SeeWhat to see in bethlehem: Shepherd's Field in Bethlehem 2026: What the Bible Says and What You'll Actually ... Read more
The Mount of Olives Jerusalem Guide 2026: What to See, When to Go, and How to Do It Right
The Mount of Olives Jerusalem Guide 2026: What to See, When to Go, and How to Do It RightThe Mount of Olives is a ridge just east of Jerusalem's Old City, across the Kidron Valley. Read more
The Holy Land in Autumn 2026: Why Fall Is the Best-Kept Secret Season for Christian Pilgrims
The Holy Land in Autumn 2026: Why Fall Is the Best-Kept Secret Season for Christian PilgrimsAutumn (late September to November) is the best-kept-secret season for a Holy Land pilgrimage: mild weather... Read more
Jericho Holy Land Guide 2026: The World's Oldest City for Christian Pilgrims
Jericho Holy Land Guide 2026: The World's Oldest City for Christian PilgrimsJericho is honestly the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth. It sits 250 meters below sea level in ... Read more