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Holy Land Pilgrimage Israel 2026 – In the Footsteps of the Saviour (By Plane)
Period: 9–15 November 2026 (7 days / 6 nights)
Direct HiSky flights București (OTP) – Tel Aviv (TLV) – București (OTP). Confirmed accommodation: Nazareth, 2 nights, Ramada Nazareth Hotel or similar, and Jerusalem, 4 nights, Olive Tree Hotel or similar.
Programme highlights
Follow an exceptional spiritual itinerary through the places where the history of our salvation was written. From blessed Galilee to the majesty of Jerusalem, this pilgrimage is designed to offer a profound experience with excellent transport, accommodation and theological guidance.
Flights
Outbound, 9 November 2026: București (OTP) 10:30 – Tel Aviv (TLV) 13:00, direct HiSky flight.
Return, 15 November 2026: Tel Aviv (TLV) 09:30 – București (OTP) 12:00, direct HiSky flight. Airport check-in at 06:30.
Pilgrimage rates
Standard rate: EUR 1,420 per person sharing a double or triple room.
Single-room supplement: +EUR 560 per person.
The rate is calculated for a base group of at least 30 paying participants.
Children aged 2–12 receive a 50% accommodation discount when sharing with their parents. Children under 2 travel free of charge.
What the package includes
Confirmed HiSky flights București (OTP) – Tel Aviv (TLV) – București (OTP), with one 90 cm cabin bag (40×30×20 cm) and checked baggage up to 23 kg.
6 nights’ half-board accommodation (breakfast and dinner): 2 nights in Nazareth at Ramada Nazareth Hotel or similar, and 4 nights in Jerusalem at Olive Tree Hotel or similar.
Local transport by modern tourist coach throughout the itinerary.
Licensed Romanian-speaking guide specialising in theological and historical pilgrimages.
Admission included to the listed sites: Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount Tabor (transfer included), Mount of Beatitudes and Saint Sabbas Monastery.
Full airport assistance on arrival and departure.
Spiritual cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
What the package does not include
Mandatory tips for the driver, local guides, restaurants and hotels: USD 35 per person, payable locally.
ETA-IL electronic travel authorisation: approximately USD 10 per person, valid for 2 years.
Optional lunch with beach voucher at Qumran/Dead Sea: approximately USD 30 for a full meal, plus approximately USD 10–15 beach admission.
Optional night service at the Holy Sepulchre, including transfer/local arrangements: approximately USD 15 per person.
Medical and cancellation insurance, recommended.
Itinerary
Day 1: Monday, 9 November
We begin the pilgrimage by setting foot on holy ground and discovering some of the oldest places steeped in history.
Route and sights: Arrival at the airport and transfer to Jaffa, where we visit Saint Peter’s Church.
Unforgettable experience: We travel to Jerusalem and stop on Mount Scopus for a spectacular first panoramic view of the Holy City.
Accommodation and dinner: Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 2: Tuesday, 10 November
A day dedicated to holy places of profound spiritual importance, alternating between Bethlehem and Jerusalem’s historic sites.
Pilgrimage route in Bethlehem: Visit to Saint Sabbas Monastery and Saint Theodosius Monastery, followed by a stop at the Church of the Shepherds’ Field.
Special moments: Visit to the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto, with an included lunch break in the area.
Jerusalem, Mount Zion: We ascend Mount Zion to visit the Cenacle, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey, commemorating the Dormition of the Mother of God.
Accommodation and dinner: Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 3: Wednesday, 11 November
Experience an intense spiritual journey in the footsteps of the Saviour in the heart of Jerusalem.
Mount of Olives: We visit the Church of the Ascension, the celebrated Garden of Gethsemane and the Tomb of the Virgin Mary.
The Holy City: We enter the Old City through the Lions’ Gate and follow the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) step by step.
Highlight: Visit and prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Accommodation and dinner: Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 4: Thursday, 12 November
A journey through the lowest landforms on Earth, filled with mysticism and unique desert landscapes.
Sacred places: Departure for the Jordan Valley, stopping at Qasr al-Yahud, the authentic site of the Baptism of the Lord.
Optional, subject to conditions: Descent to the spectacular Saint George of Choziba Monastery.
Jericho: Visit to the Romanian Settlement and panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation.
Relaxation and history: Lunch at Qumran and free time to swim in the Dead Sea, weather permitting.
Accommodation and dinner: Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day 5: Friday, 13 November
We leave Jerusalem and travel towards the green region of Galilee, with flexible options for the morning.
Options for the first part of the day: A brief visit to the archaeological site of Caesarea Maritima or a peaceful walk in Ein Karem, the birthplace of Saint John the Baptist.
Haifa: We discover the coastal city, the famous Bahá’í Gardens and Stella Maris Church on Mount Carmel.
Nazareth: We visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Spring, Maayan Miriam.
Accommodation and dinner: Ramada Hotel, Nazareth.
Day 6: Saturday, 14 November
A day of reconnection and spectacular scenery around Israel’s freshwater lake.
Mount Tabor: We ascend the mountain where the Transfiguration took place.
Sea of Galilee and surroundings: We visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, the site of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, and Capernaum, the city of Jesus.
Culinary and leisure experiences: Optional lunch where you can enjoy the famous Saint Peter’s Fish, approximately USD 30–32. The day ends magically with a cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
Accommodation and dinner: Galilee / Nazareth area.
Day 7: Sunday, 15 November
Programme: Packed breakfast and organised transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Included
Confirmed HiSky flights București (OTP) – Tel Aviv (TLV) – București (OTP), with one 90 cm cabin bag (40×30×20 cm) and checked baggage up to 23 kg.
6 nights’ half-board accommodation: 2 nights in Nazareth at Ramada Nazareth Hotel or similar, and 4 nights in Jerusalem at Olive Tree Hotel or similar.
Local transport by modern tourist coach throughout the itinerary.
Licensed Romanian-speaking guide.
Admission included: Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount Tabor (transfer included), Mount of Beatitudes and Saint Sabbas Monastery.
Full airport assistance on arrival and departure.
Spiritual cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
Not included
Mandatory tips: USD 35 per person.
ETA-IL: approximately USD 10 per person.
Optional lunch at Qumran/Dead Sea and beach admission.
Optional night service at the Holy Sepulchre: approximately USD 15 per person.
Medical and cancellation insurance.
Personal expenses and any other services not listed as included.
Terms
The rate is calculated for a base group of at least 30 paying participants. Children aged 2–12 receive a 50% accommodation discount when sharing with their parents. Children under 2 travel free of charge. The programme may be adjusted according to local regulations, traffic conditions, site opening hours and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate’s regulations for night services.
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