You’ll visit all of the places one would expect on a tour of

the Holy Land, with our own special Theology of the Body lens added that will illuminate this land where Jesus was born and raised, where He proclaimed the Good News, and where He experienced his passion, death, and resurrection. You won't get this essential context on any other pilgrimage!

We arrive in Tel Aviv and make our way north to the quiet and solitude of the Sea of Galilee for our first three days. We then make our way to Cana, Nazareth and Bethlehem for two days before settling in Jerusalem for the remainder of the pilgrimage. Along the way, we'll also stop to float in the Dead Sea, visit Jesus' baptism site, visit Jericho (where Jesus healed the blind man Bartimaeus) and many other sites from Jesus' public ministry. 

We will celebrate private daily Masses in stunning churches each day, with liturgical music played by Jason Clark. Throughout the pilgrimage you will also have the opportunity for spiritual direction and to attend the sacrament of Reconciliation with our chaplains. 

Dr. Christopher West created an exclusive pilgrim booklet for his reflections, which will bring the Scriptures alive! Pilgrims will understand the Incarnational foundation of Christianity in ways that will forever change how you see your faith, pray, attend Mass and so much more. 

After finishing our main itinerary, you have the option to continue on for three more days and immerse yourself deeper into the country of Jordan. A major highlight of the extension is our day in the archeological wonder of Petra, home to an ancient city built into the rocks. You'll immediately recognize the Treasury, whose rock facade was made famous at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. You'll also visit a museum in Jordan that houses the famous tiled "map room" that inspired the map room scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Please note there are a limited amount of spots for the extension!

We stay in first-class hotels in great locations (i.e. our Galilee hotel is within walking distance of the sea) and will travel in air-conditioned buses. You will experience delicious local cuisine (including the famous St. Peter's Fish dish in Galilee). 

Dr. Christopher West will create an exclusive pilgrim booklet for his reflections, which will explore St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body while incorporating the wisdom and insight of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Pilgrims will discover the deep significance of: what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God; why God created us male and female; how the physical union of man and woman is innately oriented toward life and love; and how this union is the essential foundation for a life-affirming society — all in the light of spiritual childhood and the Little Way of St. Thérèse.

Christopher will be joined by his wife, Wendy; Fr. Luke Farabaugh, chaplain; and Jason and Jeanette Clark, TOBI Executive Director and Faculty.

We will begin and end our journey in Paris. In between, as we sail, we'll visit Lisieux to follow in the footsteps of St. Therese and her parents Sts. Marie and Louis (the first spouses to be canonized as a couple). Other highlights include Monet's Estate in Giverny; the Normandy Beaches of World War II; Rouen, where the trial and execution of St. Joan of Arc took place; and much more.

Christopher and Wendy West, hosts of Ask Christopher West (the world's most listened to podcast on Theology of the Body), will hold a special Q&A session that may turn into an episode or two!

Pilgrims have the options to relax on the ship each day or join us for fun excursions. Upon return to the ship, we will have fantastic meals on the ship and then it's up to the top deck for some wine, conversation or prayer, all while watching the beautiful scenery go by. 

You will have plenty of free time to explore the local cuisine, social life and sites not on the itinerary but you want to visit. Or you have the option to relax back on the ship — perhaps enjoy a drink on the top deck. Our motto is Faith, Food & Fun!