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Catholic pilgrimage guide · Holy Land

Jerusalem,
the city of the Passion.

Follow the places of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, then continue through Mount Zion, Ein Karem, Bethlehem and the landscapes of the Gospel.

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26 sacred places3 devotional areas1–3 day journeys

The essential pilgrimage

Passion and Resurrection

Move prayerfully from the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane through the Via Dolorosa to Calvary and the empty tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

ShrineMount of Olives — Chapel of the AscensionJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineChurch of the Pater NosterJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineDominus FlevitJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineGarden of Gethsemane & Basilica of the AgonyJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineVia DolorosaJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineChurch of the Holy SepulchreJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

Choose your pace

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

Passion and Resurrection

A demanding but coherent day from the Mount of Olives to the Holy Sepulchre.

  1. Day 1 · Early morningMount of Olives — Chapel of the AscensionBegin at the summit of the Mount of Olives.
  2. Day 1 · MorningChurch of the Pater NosterPray near the traditional place of the Our Father.
  3. Day 1 · MorningDominus FlevitDescend to Dominus Flevit.
  4. Day 1 · Late morningGarden of Gethsemane & Basilica of the AgonyPause at Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony.
  5. Day 1 · AfternoonVia DolorosaWalk the Via Dolorosa prayerfully.
  6. Day 1 · Late afternoonChurch of the Holy SepulchreConclude at Calvary and the Holy Tomb.
2 days

Jerusalem and Mount Zion

Give the Passion route a full day, then visit the Upper Room tradition, Dormition Abbey, St. Peter in Gallicantu and Ein Karem.

  1. Day 1 · MorningMount of Olives — Chapel of the AscensionMount of Olives.
  2. Day 1 · MorningDominus FlevitDominus Flevit.
  3. Day 1 · MiddayGarden of Gethsemane & Basilica of the AgonyGethsemane.
  4. Day 1 · AfternoonVia DolorosaVia Dolorosa.
  5. Day 1 · Late afternoonChurch of the Holy SepulchreHoly Sepulchre.
  6. Day 2 · MorningCenacle — Upper RoomThe Cenacle and Upper Room tradition.
  7. Day 2 · MorningDormition AbbeyDormition Abbey.
  8. Day 2 · MiddayChurch of St. Peter in GallicantuSt. Peter in Gallicantu.
  9. Day 2 · AfternoonChurch of the VisitationChurch of the Visitation in Ein Karem.
  10. Day 2 · Late afternoonChurch of St. John Ba HarimSt. John Ba Harim.
3 days

Jerusalem, Ein Karem and Bethlehem

A three-day devotional framework spanning the Passion, Mount Zion, Marian Ein Karem and the Nativity.

  1. Day 1 · MorningMount of Olives — Chapel of the AscensionMount of Olives.
  2. Day 1 · MorningDominus FlevitDominus Flevit.
  3. Day 1 · MiddayGarden of Gethsemane & Basilica of the AgonyGethsemane.
  4. Day 1 · AfternoonVia DolorosaVia Dolorosa.
  5. Day 1 · Late afternoonChurch of the Holy SepulchreHoly Sepulchre.
  6. Day 2 · MorningCenacle — Upper RoomCenacle.
  7. Day 2 · MorningDormition AbbeyDormition Abbey.
  8. Day 2 · MiddayChurch of St. Peter in GallicantuSt. Peter in Gallicantu.
  9. Day 2 · AfternoonChurch of the VisitationVisitation.
  10. Day 2 · Late afternoonChurch of St. John Ba HarimSt. John Ba Harim.
  11. Day 3 · MorningChurch of the NativityChurch of the Nativity, subject to current access.
  12. Day 3 · AfternoonShepherds’ FieldShepherds’ Field, subject to current access.

Sacred ways

Pilgrimage routes and historic paths

Every route card states its form of recognition so an official Catholic pilgrimage, a devotional tradition, and an independent modern trail are never treated as the same thing.

Historic Catholic devotional route

Via Dolorosa

Jerusalem Old City

Distance
About 600 m
Typical time
1.5–3 hours prayerfully

The fourteen Stations lead from the Franciscan Sanctuary of the Flagellation through the Old City to Calvary and the Holy Tomb inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Franciscan Catholic traditionStation access and the Friday Franciscan procession can change with security conditions.Route information ↗
Modern Christian pilgrimage trail

Jesus Trail

Lower Galilee: Nazareth to Capernaum

Distance
About 65 km
Typical time
Usually 4 days

A waymarked hiking route through Cana, the Horns of Hattin, Arbel, Tabgha, the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum, linking landscapes associated with Christ’s Galilean ministry.

Independent route; not an official Catholic designationRequires hiking preparation, current trail-condition checks and regional security review.Route information ↗
Public Christian pilgrimage and recreation trail

Gospel Trail

Galilee: Nazareth to Capernaum

Distance
About 62 km
Typical time
4 segments

A parallel Galilee route for walkers and cyclists, organized in segments with access to Nazareth, Cana, Mount Tabor, Magdala, Tabgha, the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum.

Not a Catholic ecclesial designationCheck present trail maintenance, transport and local access before departure.Route information ↗
Biblical and historical walking trail

Emmaus Trail

Jerusalem Hills: Saxum to Emmaus-Nicopolis

Distance
About 20 km
Typical time
A full walking day

A walking pilgrimage inspired by Luke 24, beginning at the Saxum Visitor Center and ending at the Emmaus-Nicopolis tradition.

Christian pilgrimage initiative; not a Vatican designationRoute logistics and current regional access should be confirmed directly with the organizer.Route information ↗

The Upper City

Mount Zion and St. Peter

Visit the traditional Upper Room, Dormition Abbey and the place associated with Peter’s denial and repentance.

ShrineCenacle — Upper RoomJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →MonasteryDormition AbbeyJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineChurch of St. Peter in GallicantuJerusalem, Holy LandOpen guide →

Beyond the Old City

Ein Karem and Bethlehem

Continue to the places of the Visitation, St. John the Baptist and the Nativity, subject to current checkpoint and regional access conditions.

ShrineChurch of the VisitationEin Karem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineChurch of St. John Ba HarimEin Karem, Holy LandOpen guide →BasilicaChurch of the NativityBethlehem, Holy LandOpen guide →ShrineShepherds’ FieldBeit Sahour, Holy LandOpen guide →

The complete collection

Every mapped sacred place

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Church of the Holy SepulchreShrine · Jerusalem
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Garden of Gethsemane & Basilica of the AgonyShrine · Jerusalem
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Mount of Olives — Chapel of the AscensionShrine · Jerusalem
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Dominus FlevitShrine · Jerusalem
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Church of the Pater NosterShrine · Jerusalem
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Cenacle — Upper RoomShrine · Jerusalem
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Dormition AbbeyMonastery · Jerusalem
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Church of St. Peter in GallicantuShrine · Jerusalem
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Via DolorosaShrine · Jerusalem
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Church of the VisitationShrine · Ein Karem
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Church of St. John Ba HarimShrine · Ein Karem
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Church of St. LazarusShrine · Bethany
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Emmaus Al-Qubeibeh Franciscan ShrineShrine · Al-Qubeibeh
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Church of the NativityBasilica · Bethlehem
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Shepherds’ FieldShrine · Beit Sahour
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Basilica of the AnnunciationBasilica · Nazareth
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Church of St. JosephShrine · Nazareth
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Wedding Church at CanaShrine · Kafr Kanna
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Capernaum — House of St. PeterArchaeological Site · Capernaum
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Tabgha — Church of the MultiplicationShrine · Tabgha
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Church of the Primacy of St. PeterShrine · Tabgha
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Mount of BeatitudesShrine · Korazim Plateau
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Magdala Archaeological Park & Duc In AltumArchaeological Site · Migdal
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Basilica of the TransfigurationBasilica · Mount Tabor
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Stella Maris Carmelite MonasteryMonastery · Haifa
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Muhraka Carmelite MonasteryMonastery · Daliyat al-Karmel
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A pilgrim’s note

Leave room for grace.

Opening hours, liturgies, security arrangements and route access can change. Confirm every major detail shortly before your visit.

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