The Pool of Bethesda is an ancient pool located in today’s Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem, a sacred destination you will explore on your Holy Land tour of Israel. Situated along the path of the Beth Zeta Valley, this biblical site is revered as the place where Jesus healed a paralyzed man, as recorded in John 5:2–9.
The Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of the Agony, is a Roman Catholic Church located on the Mount of Olives, beside the Garden of Gethsemane. This sacred site is a highlight of our Holy Land tour. It is built over a bedrock that, according to Christian tradition, marks the very place where Jesus prayed in deep anguish before His arrest (Mark 14:32–42).
A popular Christian pilgrimage destination on a Holy Land tour is the Franciscan Church of the Visitation in Ein Karem, located on the western slopes of Jerusalem. This sacred site commemorates the biblical visit of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39–56).
The famous and scenic Church of the Beatitudes stands atop the serene Mount of Beatitudes. Built between 1936 and 1938 by renowned architect Antonio Barluzzi, this sacred chapel honors the site traditionally believed to be where Jesus preached the life-changing Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7).
You’ll visit this holy and tranquil site on the 5th day of our signature Christian pilgrimage Holy Land Tour of Israel. Many pilgrims describe their visit here as one of the most memorable and spiritually moving moments in their journey through the Holy Land.
St. Peter's Church has long served as a spiritual lighthouse for pilgrims arriving by sea to the Holy Land. Positioned prominently in Jaffa, it continues to hold deep meaning for Christians traveling to the Holy Land today. This sacred site honors St. Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples. It was Peter to whom Jesus said, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18), affirming Peter’s foundational role in the Christian church.