{"product_id":"7-day-holy-land-pilgrimage-tour","title":"7-Day Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Galilee \u0026 Dead Sea","description":"\u003c!-- grotto-note --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9b96b;background:#fdf6e3;color:#5c4a1a;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grotto of the Nativity is undergoing major restoration (the first in 600+ years), so access to the Grotto itself may be limited or closed during your visit through 2026. The Church of the Nativity and the rest of the tour remain fully open.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend seven unforgettable days walking where Jesus walked, guided by a local team that calls this land home. This Holy Land pilgrimage carries you from the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem, down to the Jordan River where he was baptized, up to the Galilee of his ministry, and into the Jerusalem of his passion and resurrection, with a relaxing float in the Dead Sea along the way. You join our regular departures, so you can begin your week on any day you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour 7-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eDay 1, Arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport (optional transfer) and transfer to your Bethlehem hotel. Settle in and meet your guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⛪ \u003cstrong\u003eDay 2, Bethlehem, Jericho \u0026amp; the Jordan River.\u003c\/strong\u003e Church of the Nativity, Shepherds' Field, the Milk Grotto and the Banksy wall, then Qasr al-Yahud (the Jordan River baptism site), Jericho the oldest city on earth, and the Mount of Temptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜 \u003cstrong\u003eDay 3, Masada \u0026amp; the Dead Sea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cable car up to Herod's mountaintop fortress of Masada, then float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕊 \u003cstrong\u003eDay 4, Free Day in Bethlehem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rest, explore the old city and market, or shop for handmade olive wood. Your guide is on call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✝ \u003cstrong\u003eDay 5, Jerusalem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⛵ \u003cstrong\u003eDay 6, Galilee.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nazareth and the Basilica of the Annunciation, Cana, Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes and the Sea of Galilee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛫 \u003cstrong\u003eDay 7, Departure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast, then transfer to the airport (optional) whenever you fly, or extend your stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand inside the Church of the Nativity, built over the birthplace of Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenew your faith at Qasr al-Yahud, the Jordan River site of Jesus' baptism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion and resurrection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat effortlessly in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSail the Sea of Galilee and visit Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel with local guides born and raised in the Holy Land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seven-day journey is built around the life of Jesus and the living land that holds his story. You are based in Bethlehem, his birthplace, and travel out each day to a different chapter of the Holy Land, returning each evening to rest. Because you join our regular departures, the week works whether you land on a Sunday or a Wednesday. You simply pick up the rotation from the day you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou begin in Bethlehem and the Jordan Valley, standing where Jesus was born and where he was baptized. You spend a day at Masada and the Dead Sea, then take a free day to breathe, pray and explore the old city at your own pace. The week builds toward Jerusalem, where you walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and finishes in the green hills of Galilee where Jesus taught and called his first disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, you travel with local guides who were born and raised here and know both the history and the quiet corners most visitors never see. This is a shared tour, so you meet fellow travelers along the way, and you book directly with the local company that runs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 nights hotel in Bethlehem with daily breakfast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 full guided touring days with a licensed local guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll ground transport on tour days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhatsApp support before and throughout your trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite entrance fees (paid as you go).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport transfers (available as an add-on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Booking Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e$1,895 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same price for any group size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 2 travelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrive any day, depart any day. We build your week around your arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook at least 14 days ahead. A 25 percent deposit reserves your dates; bookings made within 30 days of arrival are paid in full at booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Tour Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian pilgrims who want the major Holy Land sites in one trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouples, families and small groups of friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time visitors who want a relaxed, well-paced week rather than a rushed bus tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChurch groups, ask us about group rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Elijah Tours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a Christian-owned company based in Bethlehem, with local guides born and raised in the Holy Land. We have guided more than a thousand tours and hold a 5.0 rating from over 449 reviews on TripAdvisor. You book directly with the local operator, not a call center or a reseller, and we reach places across the West Bank that the big operators cannot. Most tours take you to the places. We take you into the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to visit the Holy Land right now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We run tours every week and take you only to sites that are open and accessible. We monitor conditions daily and adjust the route when needed. Thousands of pilgrims continue to visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem and the Galilee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a private or a shared tour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a shared tour. You join our regular departures alongside other travelers, which keeps the price down while you still travel with a local guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to book my flights through you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The price is land only. You book your own flights to Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion). We can add a private airport pickup and drop-off as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I start the tour on any day of the week?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The tours run on a fixed weekly rotation, so you join from the day you arrive and complete the full program across the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre entrance fees included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEntrance fees are paid as you go and are not included, so you only pay for the sites you choose to enter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the deposit and cancellation policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 25 percent deposit reserves your dates and the balance is due 30 days before arrival. 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