NDAA Holy Land – November 2026

Pilgrimage to Holy Land

Trip Date:
Nov 5, 2026
- Nov 14, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3,980
Deposit $500
Hosted by
NDAA

Trip Overview

Follow in the earthly footsteps of Christ on a handcrafted pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, Galilee, Jerusalem — familiar names from Scripture find new meaning as you come face-to-face, in full color, with the mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption. From the top of Mt. Tabor to Mass in the empty tomb, from incredible hospitality to the best falafel you’ve ever had, encounter firsthand the story of salvation history and be transformed by God’s abundant presence in this land and its people.

What’s Included?

  • Licensed, local tour guides
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • Catholic Chaplain
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation on motor coach
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 7 dinners
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

November 5, 2026
  • Depart U.S. (flights not included in the package)
November 6, 2026
  • Arrive in Tel Aviv, and transfer to the hotel in one group
  • If time allows, explore the city or travel to Jaffa on your own
  • Opening Mass and Welcome dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Tel Aviv

Accommodations: Leonardo Gordon Beach or similar 4*

Meals included: Dinner

November 7, 2026
  • Spend a day in Mary’s hometown including Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation and a visit to St. Joseph’s Church
  • Visit Cana and have the opportunity to for a Renewal of Wedding Vows
  • Overnight in Tiberias

Accommodations: Pilgerhaus or similar 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 8, 2026
  • Morning boat ride with Mass on the Sea of Galilee
  • Lunch in a local restaurant, including the option to taste a local favorite, “St. Peter’s Fish”
  • Continue to the Sea of Galilee Churches, including Capernaum, Peter’s Primacy, Church of the Multiplication, Mount of Beatitudes, and Magdala
  • Overnight in Tiberias

Accommodations: Pilgerhaus or similar 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 9, 2026
  • Ascend Mount Tabor to the Basilica of the Transfiguration and celebrate Mass
  • Drive through the Jordan River Valley as you enter the West Bank
  • Visit the baptismal site of Jesus on the Jordan River and renew baptismal promises
  • Take a float in the Dead Sea at Kalia Beach before continuing to your hotel for the evening
  • Overnight in Jerusalem

Accommodations: Leonardo Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

November 10, 2026
  • Day in Bethlehem including Mass at the Church of the Nativity
  • Visit Shepherds’ Field
  • Shop at a Christian cooperative store supporting the small Christian community in the West Bank
  • Overnight in Jerusalem

Accommodations: Leonardo Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

November 11, 2026
  • Walk in Jesus’ footsteps by starting on the Mount of Olives including Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, the Garden of Gethsemane, and Mass in the Church of All Nations
  • Visit the iconic Western Wall to pray and learn of its significance
  • See Mount Zion, the home of St. Peter in Gallicantu, the Cenacle, and Dormition Abbey
  • Overnight in Jerusalem

Accommodations: Leonardo Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

November 12, 2026
  • Early-morning Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa
  • Mass at the tomb of Christ in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and prayer in the empty tomb
  • Optional visit to St. Anne’s Church and the Pools of Bethesda
  • Closing pilgrimage reflections and farewell dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Jerusalem

Accommodations: Leonardo Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

November 13, 2026
  • Visit Ein Karem including the Church of St. John the Baptist and Mass in the Church of the Visitation
  • Free time in the Old City to explore, shop, and reflect
  • Evening transfer to airport to depart for the U.S. on late night flights

Meals included: Breakfast

November 14, 2026
  • Arrive back in the U.S.
Extension Date: November 14, 2025
  • Transfer to Allenby Bridge and cross the border into Jordan
  • Continue to Mount Nebo to visit the Memorial Church of Moses and where Moses viewed the promised land before his death
  • Finish today’s visit at Madaba – the “City of Mosaics” – home of the “Madaba Map” inside the Church of St. George, a 6th Century mosaic that is known as the oldest surviving map of the Holy Land
  • Transfer to Petra
  • Overnight in Petra

Accommodations: Petra Moon Luxury or similar 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Extension Date: November 15, 2025
  • All-day exploration of Petra, the famous historical and archaeological site of the Nabataeans, including a tour and time for hiking the various trails throughout the ancient city
  • Group lunch in Petra
  • Transfer to Wadi Rum, dinner in Wadi Rum
  • Overnight in Wadi Rum

Accommodations: Captain’s Camp Panoramic tents or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Extension Date: November 16, 2025
  • Sunrise camel ride, followed by breakfast
  • Jeep tour in Wadi Rum, then transfer to Amman
  • Dinner in Amman
  • Overnight in Amman

Accommodations: Amman International Hotel or similar 4*

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Extension Date: November 17, 2025
  • Transfer to Amman airport
  • Depart Amman (flights not included in the package)

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Premium Accommodations

  • Tel Aviv: Leonardo Gordon Beach or similar 4*
  • Tiberias: Pilgerhaus or similar 4*
  • Jerusalem: Leonardo Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,980

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$1,400/person
Prepaid Gratuities
TBD
Extension - Petra, Jordan (November 14-17)
$1,998/person
Extension Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$575/person
Travel Protection
Travel protection price is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.*

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

*For your convenience, the Alumni Association has partnered with Travel Insurance Select (TIS) to provide travel insurance to travelers. We encourage you to call (800) 937-1387 or click here for details, coverage options, and to get a quote.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by: November 6, 2026
  • Arrival time: Between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Arrival airport: Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to the hotel in Tel Aviv.
  • Depart on: November 13, 2026
  • Departure time: 11:00 p.m. or later
  • Departure airport: Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.
  • If you have elected to add on the Extension package, please arrange your departing flight plan according to the following information.
    • Depart on: November 17, 2026
    • Departure time: Anytime 7:00 p.m. or later
    • Departure airport: Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (AMM)
    • Departure transfer: Pilgrims departing on November 17 at 7 p.m. or later will be transferred to the airport in groups according to departure time.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any lunches or other meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  • Final balance due 120 days prior to departure – Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.

Final package price is estimated. Prices are based on the exchange rate as of February 2025. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

Petra, Jordan Extension
November 14-17 (4 days, 3 nights)

Price: $1,998 /person in double occupancy room
Rates assume a minimum of 4 full-paying pilgrims. 

Single room supplement: $575 /person

Standard Accommodations

  • Petra: Petra Moon Luxury or similar 4*
  • Wadi Rum: Captain’s Camp Panoramic tents or similar 4*
  • Amman: Amman International Hotel or similar 4*

Extension includes:

  • English-speaking professional, licensed guide(s)
  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (groups 20 or more)
  • Private transportation
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary, including Jordanian visa and Allenby border tax
  • Premium accommodations
  • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners with wine
  • Audio headsets

Extension does not include:

  • Airfare
  • Passport or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Any meals not listed on itinerary
  • Drinks at meals, other than wine at dinners
  • Recommended travel insurance
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Arriving early or staying late? 

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times at the Tel Aviv airport, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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What is the latest I can register?

Registration closes when the pilgrimage reaches the maximum number of pilgrims. If the pilgrimage is filled when you register, you will be added to our waiting list, and contacted in the event that space on the pilgrimage becomes available. Don’t miss your chance – register now and begin your journey!
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Resources

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Pilgrims to the Holy Land on the Sea of Galilee.

6 Must-See Holy Land Sites

A diverse crowd of pilgrims at World Youth Day

A Shared Journey: How Pilgrimage Encourages Diversity and Unity

Celebrate St. Pope John Paul II’s Message of Love

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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