24 Nov to 5 Dec 2026
12 Days 10 Nights

Depart from KLIA to ISTANBUL

We will gather at KLIA Terminal 1 to begin our journey, boarding an overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur with a layover in Istanbul. We will layover in the Istanbul Airport.

ISTANBUL to AMMAN

We will then continue our journey to Amman. After completing the immigration formalities, we will have lunch.

Afterwards, we will visit Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics” for its remarkable Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. We will then proceed to the Memorial Church of Moses on Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land before his death.

Finally, we will have Mass at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the traditional site of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist along the Jordan River.

Overnight in Amman.

AMMAN

On the second day, we will visit Petra, the ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs, famed for its Treasury, rock-cut tombs, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

We will have Mass at the Church of Martyrs of Jordan or Mary of Nazareth Church.

Overnight in Amman.

AMMAN > ABU GOSH > HAIFA > NAZARETH

Today, we will cross over to Israel.

Once we cross over, we will celebrate Mass at the Saxum Visitor Center, a Catholic centre for formation and pilgrimage that offers an introduction to the Holy Land and its biblical significance.

Afterwards, we will have lunch and then proceed to Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery.

We will then check in to our hotel in Nazareth.

Overnight in Nazareth.

NAZARETH

Early in the morning on day 5, we will have Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration, a holy site described in the Gospel where Jesus was transfigured before his disciples. 

Next, we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, which was built over the site where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Then, we will visit St. Joseph's Church, which was constructed over the carpentry workshop of Mary's husband.

In the afternoon, we will attend Mass at the Cana Catholic Wedding Church, which commemorates Jesus' first miracle and Magdala's Chapel, a 1st-century synagogue where Jesus may have preached.

Overnight in Nazareth

NAZARETH > BETHLEHEM

In the morning, we will explore Galilee and visit several important religious sites. We begin with Mass at the Church of the Beatitudes, commemorating the Sermon on the Mount. We then proceed to the Church of the Multiplication at Tabgha, traditionally associated with the miracle of the loaves and fishes, followed by the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, where the Risen Lord reaffirmed Peter’s mission. 

We will also visit Capernaum National Park, walking among the ruins of a first-century fishing village closely connected with the public ministry of Jesus.

Lastly, we will visit Magdala, including its first-century synagogue where Jesus is believed to have preached.

 After completing our visits in Galilee, we will travel to Bethlehem.

Overnight in Bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM

In Bethlehem, we will spend time exploring the town and celebrate Mass at the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus. We will then visit the Shepherds' Field, where angels announced Christ’s birth to the shepherds. 

After lunch, we will continue to the Church of the Visitation, commemorating Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, followed by the Church of St. John the Baptist, honouring the birthplace of John the Baptist.

Overnight in Bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM > JERUSALEM

Today, we will start at the Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room. Afterward, we will attend Mass at St. Peter in Gallicantu, which is believed to be where Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. 

Following lunch, we will explore the Western Wall Tunnels, a network of underground passages and chambers beneath the Old City of Jerusalem. Next, we will visit the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock. 

Finally, we will visit the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a paralysed man, and the Church of St. Anne, the birthplace of the Virgin Mary.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Today, we will explore the Mount of Olives, starting with the Chapel of the Ascension, the Pater Noster Church, and the Church of Dominus Flevit, which commemorates the spot where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Jerusalem. Then, we will attend Mass at the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of the Agony. We will visit the Tomb of the Virgin, which is believed to be the burial place of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

After lunch, we will have some time to shop for religious articles and then return to the hotel to rest.

In the night, we return to the Basilica of the Agony for a Holy Hour prayer at 8pm.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM 

In the morning, we follow the Via Dolorosa through the Old City of Jerusalem. Then we attend Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

After lunch, we will visit St. James Cathedral Church. In the evening, we will join the 5pm processions by the Franciscans at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

At night, we will head back to the Tower of David for the 8:30pm Night Spectacular, an innovative Sound and Light show.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM > DEAD SEA > AMMAM

After checking out, we will have mass at the Church of Saint Lazarus in Al-Eizariya. This church is located near the tomb of Lazarus and the house of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, according to Christian tradition. Next, we will head to the Mount of Temptation, believed to be the site where Jesus was tempted by the devil.

Then, we will stop at the Ahava Visitor Center for some quick shopping before heading to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. We will have some time to relax and float in the salt-rich water.

Overnight at Amman.

AMMAN>KUL

Home sweet home!