Itinerary

Day 1: Annunciation Mystery in Nazareth and Apparition of Mariam Bouardy

Our pilgrimage begins in Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus and Mary, where we will explore the Church of the Annunciation, dedicated to this pivotal mystery and Marian apparitions worldwide. Following this, we’ll visit the village of Iblin to discover a surprising Marian apparition in Israel. The day concludes with a journey to Jerusalem (2-hour drive) for our overnight stay.

Day 2: Visitation Mystery and Apparition of Mary Alphonsine

Today’s focus is on the charming village of Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist and site of the Visitation Mystery. We’ll visit the Church of the Visitation designed by Barluzzi and explore other village highlights, including the Alphonse Ratisbonne Museum Room. We’ll learn about Mary Alphonsine’s Marian apparitions and visit sites in Ein Karem and Jerusalem related to her story. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 3: Birth in Bethlehem, Presentation, and Finding in the Temple Mysteries

We dedicate today to the Joyful Mysteries, visiting the Church of the Nativity and other significant sites in Bethlehem. The afternoon is spent exploring locations in Jerusalem associated with the Jewish Temple. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 4: Baptism in the Jordan and Proclamation of God’s Kingdom Mysteries

Traveling through the Jordan Valley, we visit sites pertinent to Jesus’ ministry on Earth, starting at the Jordan River baptism site near Jericho, then visiting Christian sites around the Sea of Galilee and the Mount of Beatitudes. Overnight near the Sea of Galilee.

Day 5: Wedding at Cana, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist Mysteries

Today, we visit Cana’s Wedding Church, Mount Tabor’s Church of the Transfiguration, and conclude with the Last Supper room in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6: The Sorrowful Mysteries in Jerusalem

We follow the path of the Sorrowful Mysteries, from the Agony in Gethsemane through the Scourging, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, and Crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7: Marian Apparition and Luminous Mysteries in Jerusalem

Dedicated to exploring Marian apparitions and worship within Jerusalem’s Old City, we complete our tour of the Holy Sepulchre, visit the Dormition Abbey, and explore the Catholic Patriarch Church and the Virgin Church in the Coptic Compound, where Mary appeared in 1954. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8: Ascension and Assumption Mysteries on the Mount of Olives, Rosary Sisters

On our final day, we visit the Ascension site and the Pater Noster Church atop the Mount of Olives, then descend to Mary’s Tomb in the Jehoshaphat Valley. We’ll discuss the Ascension and Assumption differences and visit the Rosary Sisters’ Mother Church in western Jerusalem, designed in the shape of a rosary as instructed by Marian apparition to Mary Alphonsine. This visit provides a profound conclusion to our pilgrimage, connecting us to the Coronation of Mary Mystery.