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The Holy Land – A Timeless Journey Through Faith, History & Civilisation
Holy Land Journey
This Holy Land Journey connects Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt through lands that shaped ancient civilisations and early Christian history.
The Holy Land is not merely a destination—it is a continuum of civilisations, beliefs, and landscapes that shaped the spiritual and cultural foundations of the world. From the rose-carved city of Petra to the ancient streets of Jerusalem, from the deserts of revelation to the rivers of early civilisation, this journey unfolds across lands where history, faith, and humanity intersect.
Curated by Christone Holidays, the Holy Land Journey connects Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt through thoughtfully designed experiences that honour heritage, reflection, and depth—inviting travellers to witness history not as monuments alone, but as a living legacy.
Across deserts, cities, and sacred landscapes — a journey shaped by time.
Sacred landmarks across desert landscapes
Walking the Lands That Shaped History and Faith
Walking through the lands where Jesus lived, taught, and transformed lives is an experience of deep reflection and understanding. Across the Holy Land, ancient streets, deserts, and sacred cities preserve moments that shaped spiritual history—his teachings, acts of compassion, crucifixion, and resurrection remain embedded in these landscapes.
Christone Holidays curates thoughtfully designed journeys that guide travellers through these historic and biblical sites with insight and reverence. Rather than merely visiting places, the journey invites a deeper connection to the narratives, environments, and cultures that continue to give meaning to these lands—offering an experience that is both enriching and timeless.
✨ The Holy Land – Where Scripture Became History
The Holy Land is not a concept shaped by borders or eras—it is a living landscape where sacred history unfolded across centuries. From the earliest biblical patriarchs to the life and teachings of Jesus, these lands witnessed events that shaped faith, civilisation, and human consciousness.
To walk through the Holy Land is to encounter history not as distant text, but as place—etched into deserts, hills, rivers, and ancient cities.
📜 The Old Testament Foundations – Promise, Prophets & Preparation
The story of the Holy Land begins long before the New Testament. These lands formed the stage for the earliest biblical narratives—of covenant, exile, prophecy, and hope.
From the wilderness journeys of the Israelites to the prophetic voices that echoed across Jerusalem, Jericho, and the Jordan Valley, the Old Testament established the spiritual and moral framework upon which later history would unfold. Deserts became places of testing and revelation; cities became centres of faith, struggle, and endurance.
“The story of the Holy Land begins long before the New Testament…”
Jerusalem : was the main city of Judea and the historical capital of the Kingdom of Judah, occupied at the time by Rome. It is the site of some of Jesus' teaching; of the Last Supper from which the Holy Eucharist evolved; of his crucifixion on a nearby hill, Golgotha or Calvary; and of his entombment.
Temple Mount: Jesus was brought as an infant to the Temple. He was found there at the age of twelve discussing with the elders. He threw out the money changers from the Temple grounds.
Golgotha: the site of Jesus' crucifixion and the Tomb of Jesus are traditionally located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Garden Tomb is an alternative site considered by Protestant Christians to be site of Golgotha.
Via Dolorosa : the traditional "Way of Sorrows" walked by Jesus from his trial by Pilate to the site of execution
🌊 A Turning Point – The Jordan River & the Beginning of a New Era
The transition from prophecy to fulfilment is marked at the Jordan River. Here, baptism symbolised renewal, calling, and the beginning of a transformative mission. The river’s quiet flow carries profound meaning, representing purification and the threshold between preparation and purpose.
Standing along these waters today evokes a powerful sense of continuity—where ancient promise meets living memory.
"Baptism & New Beginning"
Mount Zion : with the Cenacle (the site of the Last Supper) and the nearby site of the Dormition of Mary
Mount of Olives : whose western flank is facing Jerusalem (for sites on its eastern side see Bethany and Bethphage). Here are the traditional sites of a cave in which Jesus taught his disciples, of the Ascension of Jesus and, in the Orthodox tradition, of the Assumption of Mary
Gethsemane: the site of the Agony in the Garden marked by the Church of All Nations. Nearby is the Tomb of Mary.
Mount of Olives : (eastern flank, facing the Judaean desert; for its western side see Jerusalem) with Bethany (the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus) and Bethphage (Jesus' starting point towards his triumphal entry into Jerusalem; see Palm Sunday).
🌿 The Life & Teachings of Jesus – Among Hills, Villages & Shores
Jesus’ life unfolded across the towns and landscapes of the Holy Land. From his birth in Bethlehem to his formative years in Nazareth, these places remain humble yet profound.
In Galilee, along lakeshores and hillsides, teachings were shared through parables drawn from everyday life—seeds, fields, storms, and compassion. Miracles attributed to healing, restoration, and mercy are closely tied to these settings, grounding spiritual narratives in real geography.
These are not abstract stories; they belong to villages, roads, and open skies that still exist.
“Jesus’ life unfolded across the towns and landscapes of the Holy Land.”
Bethlehem : where the Church of the Nativity is believed to mark the birthplace of Jesus. The nearby Shepherds' Fields in the modern village of Beit Sahour is the traditional site of the angel's visitation to the shepherds to announce the birth of Christ.
Jericho : where Jesus restored sight to the blind Bartimeus and met with Zacchaeus
Mount of Temptation at Jericho : where Satan twice attempted to tempt Jesus (Matthew 4:8)
Mount of Temptation at Jericho : where Satan twice attempted to tempt Jesus (Matthew 4:8)
The road from Jericho to Jerusalem, along which the parable of the Good Samaritan is located
✝️ Jerusalem – Crucifixion, Sacrifice & Enduring Meaning
Jerusalem stands at the centre of the Holy Land narrative. Its ancient streets bear witness to some of the most profound moments in history—culminating in the crucifixion.
The city reflects tension, devotion, and transformation. Within its walls, faith was tested through suffering, sacrifice, and unwavering belief. The physical presence of Jerusalem intensifies the understanding of these events, offering a depth that no written account alone can convey.
"Jerusalem – Crucifixion, Sacrifice & Enduring Meaning"
The Jordan River, borders several regions from the time of Jesus - Gaulanitis and Galilee, Decapolis, Samaria, Perea and Judea.
The Jordan River: John the Baptist has preached and baptised at several sites along the river. The most important site is that of the Baptism of Jesus, traditionally identified with the site of Al-Maghtas on the East Bank in Jordan and extending onto the West Bank at Qasr al-Yahud.
Galilee : Biblical Galilee is nowadays mainly in Israel, with a small part in southern Lebanon. It was inhabited mainly by Jews, but with a substantial number of other communities.
Nazareth is Jesus's hometown and the scriptural place of the Annunciation, venerated at the Grotto of the Annunciation and the apocryphal site at Mary's Well, with a host of other minor holy places
🌅 Resurrection – Hope Beyond Time
The resurrection stands as the defining moment of the New Testament—a message of renewal, victory over death, and enduring hope. The sites associated with this event hold extraordinary significance, not through grandeur alone, but through the quiet power of belief that has endured for centuries.
It is here that sorrow turns to hope, and history transcends time.
Cana of the Galilee is the town where Jesus made his first miracle by turning the water into wine. Several sites have been venerated as biblical Cana, of which all but one is today in Israel and one in Lebanon.
Mount Tabor: traditional site of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Sepphoris : identified some Crusaders as the place where the Virgin Mary has spent her childhood, with a site in Jerusalem being another traditional contender
Sea of Galilee with Capernaum (the "city of Jesus"): Tabgha (traditional site of the feeding of the 5000 and the miraculous catch of fish), the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the lake, Kursi (Gergesa where Jesus exorcised the Gerasene demoniac) and Yardenit Baptismal Site, a baptism site located along the Jordan River, near Kibbutz Kvutzat Kinneret.
Samaria was a region inhabited mainly by Samaritans, a nation generally hostile to the Jews, and therefore mostly avoided by them. Today it is part of the West Bank, occupied by Israel and contested by Palestine.
Jacob's Well at "Sychar", a name used in the Gospels either for Shechem (today's Nablus) or a place nearby (John 4:5–6), where Jesus met the Samaritan woman and revealed to her that he was the Messiah
Mount Hermon, is a less accepted contender for being the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus (see Mount Tabor)
Red Sea and Sinai : The Red Sea, where Moses parted the sea in order to escape slavery
"Renewal Beyond Time"
Syria, the road to Damascus, where Saul of Tarsus, the persecutor of Christians, converted and became Paul, the apostle of Christianity
Damascus: the Umayyad Mosque is built at the site of the ancient Christian cathedral, which allegedly held as a relic the head of John the Baptist
Machaerus, the Herodian fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded
Mount Nebo, traditional site of the death of Moses and where he looked over to the "promised land"
Saint Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai, near Mount Sinai and associated with the burning bush (Exodus)
The road from Jericho to Jerusalem, along which the parable of the Good Samaritan is located
Jordan - Al-Maghtas : the traditional site of the Baptism of Jesus, situated on the West Bank in Jordan, recognized by all major traditional Christian Churches, and extending onto the East Bank at Qasr al-Yahud. It also contains a cave associated with John the Baptist, situated among the ruins of a Byzantine monastery (not to be confused with the "Cave of Saint John the Baptist" from Tzova near Jerusalem).
🧭 Why This Journey Must Be Experienced
Reading scripture informs the mind.
Walking the Holy Land transforms understanding.
This journey allows travellers to:
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See landscapes that shaped sacred history
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Feel the continuity between past and present
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Experience faith through place, silence, and reflection
Christone Holidays designs this Holy Land Journey with sensitivity, depth, and authenticity—ensuring that each step through these lands becomes a meaningful encounter with history, belief, and human legacy.
🔔 The Holy Land unfolds across many lands—each preserving a chapter of this sacred story. Begin exploring the journey country by country.
🌍 The Holy Land Across Nations
The Holy Land is not confined to a single country. Its story flows across regions shaped by prophecy, migration, revelation, exile, and faith.
Each land below represents a living chapter in the sacred history of the Holy Land — connected through scripture, geography, and centuries of belief.
🇮🇱 Israel – The Heart of the Holy Land
The centre of biblical history, Israel preserves the most significant events of the New Testament — the life, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, and Bethlehem form the spiritual core of Christian faith.
🇵🇸 Palestine – Promise & Birthplace
Palestine holds Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and many sites central to early Christian devotion. Its towns preserve the humility, hope, and origins of the Gospel narrative.
🇱🇧 Lebanon – Cedar Lands & Spiritual Refuge
Referenced repeatedly in biblical texts, Lebanon’s mountains and cedar forests symbolise strength, refuge, and divine provision. Its monasteries and ancient Christian communities protected faith through centuries of change.
🇯🇴 Jordan – Lands of Prophets & Revelation
Jordan connects the Old and New Testaments through prophetic history. From Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptised, this land bridges covenant and fulfilment.
🇸🇾 Syria – The Early Church & Apostolic Pathways
Syria shaped Christianity’s expansion beyond the Holy Land. Damascus marks the conversion of St. Paul, while Antioch became one of the earliest Christian centres, where believers were first called “Christians.”
🇪🇬 Egypt – Exile, Refuge & Sacred Learning
Egypt completes the Holy Land narrative. It sheltered the Holy Family during exile, preserved early monastic traditions, and shaped Christian theology through desert fathers and sacred learning along the Nile.
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Holy Land Tour Package Day 1: Arrive Tel Aviv Upon arrival to Tel Aviv Airport you will be met by our representative. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage, after which you will be escorted via Customs to meet your driver who will transfer you to the hotel. Evening at leisure in Tel Aviv. Overnight at the hotel in Tel Aviv. Day 2: Tel Aviv - Sea of Galilee - Tiberias Today after breakfast you will drive for a short visit of the city of Jaffa (Joppa) where you will take a short walking tour in picturesque alleys of the old, fortified town. You will pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hill top. Yop drive north along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. From there we go on to visit Megiddo where the book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called "Armageddon". It is an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6000-500 B.C.). After exploring the ancient ruins we drive toward the Sea of Galilee. Overnight at the hotel in Tiberias. Day 3 : Sea of Galilee Today after breakfast start the day from historic Tiberias, where Jesus lived, sojourned, and preached on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Our next destination will be Capernaum, the center of Jesus ministry. On to Tabgha, just north of Tiberias, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000 and at the Church of Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes. We drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea, where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and it is believed that Jesus picked his 12 apostles. We ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon, the rugged plateau of the Golan Heights, and beneath it the green pastoral Hula Valley. Visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site, located along the Jordan River, south of the Sea of Galilee. Overnight at the hotel in Tiberias. Day 4: Nazareth - Jordan Valley - Beit Shean - Jerusalem Today breakfast you will proceed to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. We proceed to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Drive through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean with its recently excavated amphitheater. Visit the excavations of this beautiful preserved Roman City which was destroyed in an earthquake. Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem. Day 5: Masada - Dead Sea Today after breakfast you will proceed to explore remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we continue to Masada which is situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert. The site was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and much more. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. En route to the Dead Sea, you will visit the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as if weather permits it’s possible to “float” on the salty, mineral rich, water. Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem Day 6 : Jerusalem (New City) Today after breakfast start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem. Day 7: Jerusalem (Old City) Today after breakfast enter the old city of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus. Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem. Day 8 : Depart Jerusalem This morning after breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for departure.
🧭 Together, these lands form Christone Holidays’ Signature Holy Land Journey — a thoughtfully curated pilgrimage across time, scripture, and civilisation.
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The Holy Land is not just a destination — it is a living continuum of faith, history, and sacred landscapes that shaped civilisation itself.
At Christone Holidays, we curate Holy Land journeys with deep historical insight, cultural sensitivity, and seamless regional connections across Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt — allowing travellers to experience scripture, heritage, and geography as one continuous narrative.
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🏛️ Official Tourism & Heritage Authorities
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Israel Ministry of Tourism
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Jordan Tourism Board
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Egypt Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
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Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
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Lebanon Ministry of Tourism
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Syria General Commission for Tourism
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Every Holy Land itinerary by Christone Holidays is designed to connect places, scripture, and lived history — offering travellers not just visits, but understanding, reflection, and timeless connection.