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Holy Land – Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Walk in the footsteps of Christ, from Bethlehem to the Holy Sepulchre, in fervour and serenity.
Duration8 days
Best timeMar.–May, Sept.–Nov.
FlightsIstanbul or Addis Ababa
From950,000 FCFA
A pilgrimage that brings the Gospels to life: the Basilica of the Nativity, the Via Dolorosa, the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Each stage is accompanied by times of prayer and reflection, at the pace of a close-knit group.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Tel Aviv via Istanbul or Addis Ababa
- Day 2 — Arrival, transfer to Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation
- Day 3 — Sea of Galilee: Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, boat crossing
- Day 4 — Jordan River (renewal of baptism), drive to Jerusalem
- Day 5 — Jerusalem: Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Western Wall
- Day 6 — Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, then Bethlehem and the Basilica of the Nativity
- Day 7 — Dead Sea: swimming and free time, Mass of thanksgiving
- Day 8 — Transfer to the airport and return flight to Abidjan
Highlights
- Mass or prayer at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulchre
- Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane and Western Wall
- Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth
- Boat crossing on the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum
- Renewal of baptismal promises at the Jordan River
- Swimming and floating in the Dead Sea
Our 4 packages
Découvertefrom 950,000 FCFAReturn flights, 2-3★ hotel, breakfast, airport transfers, group tour of Jerusalem, WhatsApp support
Essentielfrom 1,460,000 FCFAReturn flights, 3★ hotel, breakfast, full group tour with French-speaking guide, transfers
Confortfrom 2,010,000 FCFAReturn flights, 4★ hotel, half board, guide and spiritual companion, site entrance fees, private transfers
Prestigefrom 3,290,000 FCFAReturn flights, 5★ hotel, full board, private guide and driver, Mass celebrated for a small group, priority access to sites
Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.
Practical information
- Flights
- Abidjan → Tel Aviv via Istanbul or Addis Ababa, approximately 10 to 13 hours including a stopover
- Climate
- Hot and dry from May to October, mild in spring and autumn, cool and sometimes rainy in winter
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS); dollars and euros often accepted in tourist areas
- Health
- No specific vaccinations required; bring a hat, water and good walking shoes
- Good to know
- Travel advice is checked at the time of booking and before departure; clothing covering shoulders and knees is required at holy sites