Bible Land Pilgrimages
Discover the Lands of the Bible:
The Holy Land, Greece & Turkey Pilgrimages
Pope Benedict XVI's May 2009 Holy Land Visit Sparks Interest in Bible Land Pilgrimages
Pope Benedict XVI's May 2009 Holy Land pilgrimage marked the first Papal visit since Pope John Paul II's trip in 2000 and only the third time a Pope has visited the area. The Holy Father said he wanted to promote peace and follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict's pilgrimage is already encouraging pilgrims around the world to follow his lead and make their own plans to trace the path of Jesus.
Jordan
During his visit to Jordan the Holy Father said, “I come to Jordan as a pilgrim to venerate holy places that have played such an important part in some of the key events of Biblical history.” He stopped at Jesus' traditional baptism site on the Jordan River and made a pilgrimage to Mount Nebo where Moses once looked out on the Promised Land.
Holy Mass in Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Nazareth
The highlight of the Pope's visit to the Lands of the Bible was Holy Mass in Jerusalem near the Garden of Gethsemane, where thousands participated. The Pope made a day-long visit to Bethlehem with Mass in Manger Square and celebrated Holy Mass on the Mount of Precipice in Nazareth. He also visited Gethsemane Church and the Church of Annunciation.
“The empty tomb speaks to us of hope, the hope that does not disappoint because it is the gift of the Spirit of life.”
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Holy Father ended his Holy Land Pilgrimage with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus died, was buried and rose from the dead. “I wish to proclaim anew, to the men and women of our time, the Church’s firm faith that Jesus Christ was crucified, died and was buried, and that on the third day he rose from the dead. Exalted at the right hand of the Father, he has sent us his Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. Apart from him, whom God has made Lord and Christ, there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we are to be saved,” he declared.
Nawas Holy Land Pilgrimages
Nawas was founded on the concept of taking pilgrims to the Holy Land and it's still our most popular pilgrimage. After the Holy Father's visit we expect an even stronger interest in visiting the Lands of the Bible. Nawas travelers have the added benefit of working with a company with 60 years of experience planning and operating pilgrimages. Nawas has its own office in Jerusalem offering clients on-site quality control and immediate, personalized service, and the most competitive prices.
THE HOLY LAND
Following in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land is the spiritual experience of a lifetime. Here's a chance to walk where Jesus walked, where every page of the Bible comes alive. On a Holy Land pilgrimage you can cruise on the Sea of Galilee, climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem, walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane and more.
STEPS OF ST. PAUL IN GREECE & TURKEY
When St. Paul converted to Christianity, the religion he once persecuted, he became a "slave of Jesus Christ" and discovered "the glorious freedom of the children of God." As he traveled throughout Greece and Asia Minor, he brought Jesus' message to the masses and established new churches wherever he went. Now you can trace St. Paul's amazing evangelical journeys with Nawas in Greece and Turkey, including ancient Ephesus.
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10 Days the Holy Land
Make a pilgrimage to the land where it all began ... walk where Jesus walked ... visit the Old City of Jerusalem ... cruise the Sea of Galilee ... climb the Mount of Olives ... visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity. Opportunity to visit the ancient "Rose Red" city of Petra, carved from multi-hued rocks, or Cairo.
11 Days Best of Greece & Greek Isles
Travel in the footsteps of St. Paul to Greece. See the famous Acropolis in Athens ... visit Corinth where he lived and worked with Priscilla and Aquila ... take a three-day Greek Isles cruise with a chance to walk the streets of ancient Ephesus ... visit Thessaloniki and Philippi.
11 Days Athens & Greek Isles Cruise
Visit Athens and ancient Corinth ... take an exciting seven-day cruise to the Greek Isles of Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, and Patmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation ... stop in Kusadasi with a chance to see fascinating Ephesus, plus exotic Istanbul.
12 Days Biblical Turkey & the Steps of St. Paul
Start in Istanbul where you tour Topkapi Palace...visit Ankara, capital of Turkey...see the amazing rock churches in Cappadocia...visit the limestone terraced hot springs at Pamukkale...Laodicea and Thyatira...tour Ephesus, where St. Paul lived and preached...visit Troy and see the archaeological wonders at Pergamum.
12 Days Turkey & Greek Isles Cruise
Begin in Istanbul and tour Topkapi Palace ... visit the ancient cities of Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus and Smyrna, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation ... enjoy a three-day Greek Isles cruise, ending with a stay in Athens and a visit to Corinth to see where Paul lived and preached.
11 Days Egypt & Nile Cruise
Visit Cairo, gateway to Egypt ... view the great Pyramids and Sphinx. Set sail on an unforgettable five-day Nile River cruise including visits to Luxor and the Valley of Kings.