Catholic Bible tour in Israel
Catholic Bible tour in Israel emphasizes sites venerated in Catholic tradition, focusing on Jesus’ life, Mary, the apostles, and key pilgrimage sites. :
Northern Israel (Galilee & surroundings)
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Nazareth
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Basilica of the Annunciation – Where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary.
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St. Joseph’s Church – Workshop of Joseph; traditional family home of Jesus.
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Mount of the Beatitudes – Site of the Sermon on the Mount.
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Capernaum – Jesus’ ministry hub; visit St. Peter’s House and the 4th-century church ruins.
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Tabgha – Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes (fresco of Jesus blessing the loaves).
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Sea of Galilee – Optional boat ride; follow Jesus’ ministry locations.
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Mount Tabor – Church of the Transfiguration.
Central Israel
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Caesarea Maritima – Roman port; Peter baptized Cornelius.
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Joppa (Tel Aviv area) – Peter resurrected Tabitha; visit the old port city.
Jerusalem & Judean Hills
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Old City of Jerusalem
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
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Via Dolorosa – Stations of the Cross; walk in Jesus’ steps.
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Mount of Olives – Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Ascension site.
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Dormition Abbey – Tradition of Mary’s Assumption.
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Bethlehem
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Church of the Nativity – Jesus’ birthplace; grotto venerated by Catholics.
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Ein Karem (near Jerusalem) – Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth; birthplace of John the Baptist.
Jordan River / Dead Sea Region
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Yardenit – Traditional Catholic baptism site.
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Dead Sea / Ein Gedi – Optional reflection; biblical stories (David, Psalms).
Optional Northern Add-ons for Catholic Pilgrimage
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Caesarea Philippi – Peter’s confession (Matthew 16:13–20).
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Mount Hermon – Scenic backdrop of Transfiguration context.
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Magdala – Mary Magdalene’s hometown; recently excavated Catholic pilgrimage site.
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Nazareth
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Grotto of the Annunciation – Traditional site where Gabriel appeared to Mary.
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St. Joseph’s Church – Workshop of Joseph.
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Synagogue Church – Tradition of Jesus teaching in Nazareth.
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Mount of the Beatitudes – Sermon on the Mount; Catholic chapel for reflection and Mass.
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Capernaum –
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St. Peter’s House – Pilgrimage church built over Peter’s home.
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Capernaum Synagogue – 4th-century ruins.
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Tabgha – Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes; beautiful mosaics.
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Magdala – Mary Magdalene’s hometown; recently restored Catholic church and visitor center.
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Mount Tabor – Church of the Transfiguration; multiple chapels for meditation.
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Kursi / Decapolis – Site of the Miracle of the Swine (Mark 5); Catholic chapel nearby.
Central Israel
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Caesarea Maritima – Roman port; St. Peter baptized Cornelius.
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Joppa (Tel Aviv area) – Peter resurrected Tabitha; Catholic commemorative sites exist.
Jerusalem & Judean Hills
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Old City
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Crucifixion, burial, resurrection.
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Via Dolorosa – Walk the Stations of the Cross.
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Church of All Nations (Gethsemane) – Jesus’ agony in the garden.
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Dormition Abbey – Assumption of Mary.
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Dominus Flevit – Mount of Olives; where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
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St. Anne’s Church – Traditional site of Mary’s birth.
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Bethlehem
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Church of the Nativity – Jesus’ birthplace.
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Milk Grotto Chapel – Tradition of Mary nursing Jesus.
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Ein Karem – Birthplace of John the Baptist; Church of the Visitation.
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Emmaus Nicopolis – Catholic monastery commemorates the road to Emmaus (Luke 24).
Jordan River / Dead Sea Region
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Yardenit – Baptism site.
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Qasr el-Yahud – Traditional baptism site; Catholic chapels.
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Ein Gedi – David hid from Saul; optional reflection site.
Galilee Coast & Surroundings
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Haifa / Stella Maris Monastery – On Mount Carmel; devotion to the Virgin Mary.
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Tabgha & Sea of Galilee area – Multiple small chapels along the shore marking Jesus’ minis
The tour includes
Licensed tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off service at your hotel or private address
Customed to your request
The tour does not include: Entrance fees (If you choose to go to paid sites), Food and drink
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Our itinerary can include the sites featured on this page, as well as additional attractions selected from other pages of our website. Each tour is carefully planned according to your available time, preferences, and the geographical proximity of the sites.
Get in Touch
Dror Katzman
+972-52-255-4217
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