The Holy Land Blog

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

How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days vs 10
How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days vs 10How to plan a holy land pilgrimage: How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days vs 10 Days vs 14 D... Read more
Planning a Church Group Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2026
Planning a Church Group Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2026How to plan a holy land pilgrimage: Planning a Church Group Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2026: A Practica... Read more
Christmas in Bethlehem 2026: The Complete Guide to Being There on December 25
Christmas in Bethlehem 2026: The Complete Guide to Being There on December 25"I have brought families to Bethlehem at Christmas for over twenty years. The moment the bells start in Man... Read more
The Western Wall in Jerusalem 2026: What Christian Pilgrims Actually Need to Know Before They Visit
The Western Wall in Jerusalem 2026: What Christian Pilgrims Actually Need to Know Before They VisitThe Western Wall in Jerusalem: free, open 24/7, welcoming to all faiths. A 2026 guide covering history, dre... Read more
Jerusalem Old City Guide 2026: The Four Quarters, Top Sites, and How to Visit Like a Local
Jerusalem Old City Guide 2026: The Four Quarters, Top Sites, and How to Visit Like a LocalJerusalem Old City guide for 2026: the four quarters, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Western W... Read more
The Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem 2026: What Happened Here, What You'll See, and Why No Pilgrim Should Skip It
The Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem 2026: What Happened Here, What You'll See, and Why No Pilgrim Should Skip ItWhat to see in bethlehem: The Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem 2026: What Happened Here, What You'll See, ... Read more
How to Plan a 10-Day Holy Land Itinerary in 2026: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Dead Sea, Masada, and Petra
How to Plan a 10-Day Holy Land Itinerary in 2026: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Dead Sea, Masada, and PetraWhat to see in bethlehem: How to Plan a 10-Day Holy Land Itinerary in 2026: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, ... Read more
Visiting Petra from Jerusalem in 2026: Day Trip vs Overnight, What to See, and What No One Tells You First
Visiting Petra from Jerusalem in 2026: Day Trip vs Overnight, What to See, and What No One Tells You FirstWhat to see in bethlehem: Visiting Petra from Jerusalem in 2026: Day Trip vs Overnight, What to See, and Wh... Read more
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