50+ Years
Catholic pilgrimages led
Daily Mass
Daily Mass celebrated throughout the pilgrimage
Optional Catholic Accommodations
Notre Dame, Sisters of Zion and more
Worldwide Groups
Groups from all around the world
WHY IMMANUEL TOURS
A Catholic Pilgrimage to Israel, Done the Right Way
Embarking on a Catholic pilgrimage to Israel is one of the most profound acts of faith a Christian can undertake. Immanuel Tours has been entrusted with this responsibility for more than fifty years — serving parish groups, dioceses, religious orders, and national Catholic organizations from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa.
What sets our Catholic Holy Land Tours apart is the personal care, deep local relationships, and spiritual understanding behind every pilgrimage we create. For over 50 years, we have worked closely with Catholic shrines, religious communities, and custodians of the holy sites throughout Israel and the Holy Land to provide meaningful, faith-centered experiences for pilgrims from around the world.
The same dedicated coordinator who plans your itinerary remains your point of contact from the first call through your final departure from Ben Gurion Airport. You will never be handed off to a call center. You will never be “just another perish.”
Our mission is not simply to organize tours, but to help pilgrims walk through Scripture, deepen their faith, and experience the Holy Land in a personal and unforgettable way.
Daily Mass
Sacred Mass celebrations arranged at holy sites throughout Israel for your pilgrimage group.
Exclusive Catholic Stays
Unique Catholic guesthouses and peaceful accommodations reserved for pilgrimage travelers.
Fully Custom Itineraries
Personalized pilgrimage plans designed around your group's goals, schedule, and spiritual journey.
Worldwide Groups
Welcoming Catholic groups, parishes, schools, and organizations from around the world to the Holy Land.
Liturgy & Sacraments
Daily Mass
For Catholic pilgrims, the celebration of the Eucharist at the most sacred sites in Christendom is the heart of the Holy Land experience. Immanuel Tours organizes the daily celebration of Holy Mass at the following sights for Catholic pilgrimage groups:
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
- Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth
- Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
- Basilica of the Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor
- Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane
- The Upper Room (Cenacle), Jerusalem
- Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, Sea of Galilee
Our itineraries are intentionally structured around the timing of Holy Mass at each sacred site, ensuring the pilgrimage flows through prayer rather than logistics. In doing so, the spiritual rhythm leads the journey – not the schedule – setting a pilgrimage apart from a standard sightseeing tour.
Where You Will Go
Catholic Holy Land Tour Sites & Itineraries
Our Catholic pilgrimage itineraries to Israel are fully custom — built around your group’s spiritual priorities, the liturgical calendar, and any special requests such as Stations of the Cross, Rosary at Marian shrines, or meetings with local Catholic communities. We offer 8-day and 10-day frameworks as starting points.
- Mount of Olives — Panoramic view of Jerusalem and site of Jesus' Ascension
- Garden of Gethsemane — Where Jesus prayed before His arrest
- Via Dolorosa — The traditional path of Christ's Passion
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre — Site of the Crucifixion and Resurrection
- St. Anne's Church & Pools of Bethesda — Traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary and site of Jesus' healing miracle
- Mount Zion — Traditional site of the Last Supper, Dormition Abbey, and King David's Tomb
- Western Wall — One of Judaism's holiest sites located beside the Temple Mount
- Basilica of the Annunciation — Where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth
- Sea of Galilee — Boat ride across the waters where Jesus ministered
- Capernaum — House of Saint Peter — Jesus' base of ministry and home of Saint Peter
- Mount of Beatitudes — Site of the Sermon on the Mount
- Cana of Galilee — Site of Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine
- Basilica of the Transfiguration — Mount Tabor, where Christ was transfigured
- River Jordan — Yardenit — Baptismal site on the Jordan River
- Church of the Nativity — Birthplace of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
- Shepherd's Field — Where the angels announced Christ's birth to the shepherds
- Jericho — Home to the Mount of Temptation and one of the world's oldest cities
- The Dead Sea — Float in the mineral-rich waters of the lowest point on earth
- Masada — Ancient fortress overlooking the Judean Desert and Dead Sea
Catholic Holy Land Tour
Experience an inspiring 8-day Catholic pilgrimage visiting sacred shrines, holy landmarks, and significant Christian sites while deepening your faith and understanding of Church history.
Catholic Holy Land Tour
Explore iconic Catholic pilgrimage sites, historic churches, and biblical destinations on a comprehensive 10-day faith journey designed for spiritual growth, prayer, and discovery.
Our Track Record
Trusted by the Catholic Church for 50+ Years
Our Catholic pilgrimage partnerships span continents and decades. These are not one-off bookings — they are long-term institutional relationships built on trust, liturgical sensitivity, and flawless execution.
Diocese of Bismarck Centennial Pilgrimage — Celebrating 100 Years
Immanuel Tours coordinated the Diocese of Bismarck's Centennial Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, bringing 90 pilgrims led by Bishop Paul Zipfel and Fr. Chad Gion to the sacred sites of Israel.
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria — Annual National Pilgrimage
Immanuel Tours organizes the annual pilgrimage of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria with Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, guiding large national groups year after year in deeply structured faith journeys.
Kolpingwerk Cologne — 15+ Years of Continuous Partnership
For more than fifteen consecutive years, Immanuel Tours has served as the Holy Land partner for the Kolpingwerk pilgrimage program in Cologne under Prelate Heinrich Festing.
Where You Will Stay
Exclusive Catholic Accommodations in the Holy Land
At Immanuel Tours, we work with trusted hotel partners across Israel and the Holy Land, including leading hotel chains and optional Catholic guesthouses and pilgrim hospices, allowing us to tailor each pilgrimage to the spiritual and comfort needs of every group.
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
Pontifical guesthouse opposite the New Gate, managed by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Comfort, history, and spiritual depth.
Sisters of Zion Hospice
Located on the Via Dolorosa itself — pilgrims awaken steps from the Way of the Cross. The most spiritually intimate stay in Jerusalem.
The Guesthouse of the Pope
The residence used by the Holy Father during papal visits to Jerusalem — available to select pilgrim groups through our exclusive network.
Pilgrim Hospices in Nazareth
Catholic hospices in the city of the Annunciation — placing your group in the town where Jesus grew up and began His ministry.
The journey to the land of Israel is not just travel — it is an answer to something ancient calling you home. Come and walk where faith, history, and light meet.
“For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land… a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills.”
— Deuteronomy 8:7