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Pilgrimages by Tradition
Orthodox, Black churches, Protestant and Catholic, each with its own worship and calendar. Find your church below and we will shape the journey around it
Calendar
Fasts and feasts planned around yours
Worship
Liturgy, Mass or praise at the holy sites
Language
Guides who understand your tradition
Leader
A free place for group leaders, scaled to the group
One Holy Land, Cherished by Every Tradition
We do not believe in one size fits all pilgrimages. From your sacred rites and liturgical calendars to your own language and praise, we tailor every detail so your congregation experiences the Holy Land as an extension of its own church home.
Choose your tradition to begin
Every tradition here is planned with the same care.
Orthodox in the Diaspora
Eastern and Oriental, two families of ancient churches carried across the world by their people. Each has its own liturgy, calendar and saints, and we plan around yours.
See Orthodox Journeys
Eastern Orthodox
The Greek, Antiochian and Slavic churches of the diaspora
Eastern Orthodox
The church of the Greek speaking Orthodox world and of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, guardian of many holy sites.
LiturgyGreek, with local languages
In the Holy LandA principal custodian of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Eastern Orthodox
Arabic speaking Orthodox of Syria and Lebanon, and a large church across North America.
LiturgyArabic and English
In the Holy LandArab Orthodox communities in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee
Eastern Orthodox
The largest Orthodox church in the world, with a long tradition of pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
LiturgyChurch Slavonic
In the Holy LandSaint Mary Magdalene Church on the Mount of Olives and the Russian Compound
Eastern Orthodox
A church shaped by its monasteries and saints, and by a deep devotion to pilgrimage.
LiturgyChurch Slavonic and Serbian
Eastern Orthodox
A Latin rooted Orthodox church with a warm liturgical life and a large community abroad.
LiturgyRomanian
Eastern Orthodox
One of the oldest Christian nations, linked to the Holy Land since the early centuries.
LiturgyGeorgian
In the Holy LandThe Monastery of the Cross in Jerusalem
Eastern Orthodox
Slavic and Balkan churches, each with its own calendar, saints and customs.
LiturgyChurch Slavonic and local languages
Oriental Orthodox
The Tewahedo, Coptic, Syriac, Armenian and Indian churches of the diaspora
Oriental Orthodox
One of the oldest churches in Africa, with a Holy Week and Easter pilgrimage rooted in Jerusalem.
LiturgyGe'ez, with Amharic
In the Holy LandA continuous monastic presence through centuries of prayer, at the beloved rooftop monastery of Deir es Sultan at the Holy Sepulchre and at the historic Debre Ganet Monastery in Jerusalem
Oriental Orthodox
Sister church of the Ethiopian tradition, self governing since the country's independence and with its own Patriarchate established in 1998, keeping Holy Week in Ge'ez and Tigrinya.
LiturgyGe'ez, with Tigrinya
In the Holy LandHoly Week and Fasika in Jerusalem
Oriental Orthodox
The Church of Egypt, which looks to Saint Mark as its founder and to the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt as its story.
LiturgyCoptic and Arabic
In the Holy LandA journey can follow the Holy Family trail in Egypt on to Jerusalem
Oriental Orthodox
The church of Antioch, still praying in Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke.
LiturgySyriac and Arabic
In the Holy LandSaint Mark's Church in the Old City of Jerusalem
Oriental Orthodox
The first nation to adopt Christianity as its state faith, in 301, with a living quarter in Jerusalem.
LiturgyClassical Armenian
In the Holy LandThe Armenian Quarter and the Cathedral of Saint James
Oriental Orthodox
The Orthodox church of Kerala, whose Christians trace their faith to the apostle Thomas.
LiturgyMalayalam and Syriac
For Black Churches and the Diaspora
From Harlem to London, Kingston to Accra, the Black church has always sung of Jordan and Jerusalem. Now your congregation can walk there.
Whether your church belongs to a historic denomination or stands on its own under its own pastor, we plan the journey around your people, your worship and your calendar.
Historic Black denominations
The National Baptist Convention USA, the National Baptist Convention of America and the Progressive National Baptist Convention.
Journey ideasRenewal of baptism in the Jordan River and communion at the Garden Tomb
Historic Black denominations
The African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion and Christian Methodist Episcopal churches, grown out of the struggle for freedom and dignity.
Journey ideasPrayer on the Mount of Olives and the walk of the Via Dolorosa
Historic Black denominations
The Church of God in Christ, the largest Black Pentecostal church, with Apostolic, Holiness and Full Gospel Baptist congregations.
Journey ideasPraise and worship by the Sea of Galilee
Independent churches
Congregations that stand on their own under a pastor and a leadership team, with no denominational ties, many of them large and growing.
Journey ideasYour pastor leads, and our team carries everything else
African and Caribbean churches
Churches founded by families from Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Haiti and across the continent and the islands, including the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Journey ideasGroups from several countries, arriving as one in Jerusalem
Black Catholic communities
Black Catholic parishes and ministries, with the joy of gospel Mass and a long devotion to the saints.
Journey ideasMass with your priest at the holy sites
Protestant and Evangelical
From the churches of the Reformation to Pentecostal and non-denominational congregations, journeys built around Scripture, worship and fellowship.
See Protestant Journeys
Reformation churches
Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican
Reformation churches
Churches of the Reformation tradition of Martin Luther, from the Lutheran World Federation family to confessional Lutherans.
In the Holy LandThe Church of the Redeemer in the Old City
Reformation churches
Churches of the Reformed tradition of Calvin and Knox, in Presbyterian, Reformed and United congregations.
In the Holy LandSaint Andrew's Scots Memorial Church in Jerusalem
Reformation churches
Churches of the Anglican Communion, in the Church of England, Episcopal and Anglican traditions.
In the Holy LandSaint George's Cathedral and Christ Church at Jaffa Gate
Free and evangelical churches
Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist and independent churches
Free and evangelical churches
Bible centred congregations, from small churches to large ministries, who come to walk the Gospels.
In the Holy LandThe Garden Tomb and the Sea of Galilee
Free and evangelical churches
Churches of believer's baptism, from Southern Baptist to independent and international Baptist congregations.
In the Holy LandRenewal of baptism in the Jordan River
Free and evangelical churches
Spirit filled churches such as Assemblies of God, Church of God and Foursquare, who come to pray and praise in the land of the Bible.
In the Holy LandWorship by the Sea of Galilee and on the Mount of Olives
Free and evangelical churches
Churches in the tradition of John and Charles Wesley, including Methodist, Wesleyan, Free Methodist and Nazarene.
In the Holy LandScripture, song and fellowship at the holy sites
Free and evangelical churches
A Sabbath keeping church with a deep love of Scripture, on a journey planned around the Sabbath.
In the Holy LandSabbath rest and worship kept along the way
Free and evangelical churches
Mennonite, Brethren, Quaker, Moravian, Salvation Army and independent fellowships.
In the Holy LandA journey shaped around how your church worships
Ethiopian and Eritrean Protestant
With dedicated pages in their own communities
Ethiopian and Eritrean Protestant
Evangelical and Pentecostal believers of the Ethiopian community, among them the Mekane Yesus and Full Gospel churches.
In the Holy LandBaptism renewal in the Jordan and communion at the Garden Tomb
Ethiopian and Eritrean Protestant
Evangelical and Pentecostal believers of the Eritrean community, including the Evangelical Church of Eritrea and Full Gospel congregations.
In the Holy LandBaptism renewal in the Jordan and communion at the Garden Tomb
Catholic
One Church with many rites, journeying as a parish, a diocese, a religious community or a movement.
See Catholic Journeys
Roman and Eastern Catholic
It brings together the Roman, or Latin, parishes and dioceses and the twenty three Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See, among them the Melkite Greek Catholic, Maronite, Chaldean, Syro Malabar, Armenian and Ukrainian Greek Catholic.
WorshipMass at the holy sites, with your priest as celebrant
In the Holy LandThe Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land cares for many of the shrines
Not Listed Here
Mixed groups, smaller traditions and churches not listed are always welcome. Tell us who you are bringing and we will plan around you.
Latin Catholic priests are welcome to bring their alb, stole and celebret. Orthodox clergy should bring their epitrachelion, felon and a letter of blessing from their bishop. Protestant ministers who plan to lead a private Communion, for example at the Garden Tomb, are encouraged to bring their robes and Communion vessels. We handle the arrangements at each site, so you can simply lead your people in worship.
Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted across hotels, large pilgrim centers, and major stores in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Tiberias. For daily incidentals, small souvenir vendors in the Old City, and tipping, US Dollars (USD) in clean, crisp, small bills ($1, $5, $10, and $20) are widely accepted across Israel, Jordan, and Bethlehem. Local currency (New Israeli Shekels / Jordanian Dinars) can also be obtained easily via standard bank ATMs near your hotel.
For multi-country itineraries connecting Israel with Jordan (Petra, Mount Nebo) or Egypt (Mount Sinai), an AJET border liaison escorts your group through both departure and arrival terminals. We coordinate advance border manifests, assist with luggage transfers across the neutral zone shuttle, and guide you through immigration control step-by-step to minimize transit wait times.
Border Exit Fees: The Israeli land border departure tax (at Allenby/King Hussein or Sheikh Hussein) is mandated by the Israel Airports Authority and is payable in local currency (currently ~185–195 NIS, approximately $50–$55 USD per person). The Jordanian departure tax is 10 JOD (approx. $15 USD). Border departure taxes and terminal shuttle bus transfers are paid locally at the border counters; our guide coordinates the collection and payment as a single group so you never have to navigate the cashier counters alone.
All site entry fees, national park permits, and personal whisper audio transmitter systems are 100% included in your package price. We never surprise our guests with on-site ticket requests. The only items not included are discretionary personal souvenirs, international airfare (unless your group package specifies group flights), and driver/guide tips, which follow transparent industry guidelines ($8–$10/day for guides, $5–$7/day for drivers).
Our journeys are designed with balanced, contemplative pacing rather than hurried sightseeing. While walking on historic stone pavements in the Old City of Jerusalem is a central part of the journey, our modern luxury motorcoaches drop groups as close to site entrances as legally permitted. We integrate regular shaded rest stops, provide comfortable whisper audio headsets so you never have to strain to hear, and our team provides advance notice on stair-heavy days so you can pace yourself comfortably.
Yes. Unlike generic tour operators, AJET specializes in faith-based journeys. We coordinate directly with our partner first class, 4-star hotel kitchens (with deluxe 5-star properties available on custom private itineraries) to provide authentic fasting-compliant meals (including vegan/vegetarian Tsom menus for Ethiopian and Eastern Orthodox pilgrims, Catholic Friday abstinence, and Halal or Kosher requirements) throughout your stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Galilee.
Pilgrimages by Tradition
Tell us your tradition and your hopes for the journey, and we will shape an itinerary around how your church worships.