The Holy Land: September 2027
14–24 September 2027 · The Holy Land
Registering interestAbout this pilgrimage
The Holy Land
Walk where Jesus walked — from Galilee to Jerusalem. Encounter the landscapes of the Gospels and let the Scriptures come alive in the places where they happened.
Physical demand and mobility
- Typical daily walking
- Around three hours of walking most days, broken up with free time, teaching stops and shorter days built in for rest.
- Terrain
- A mix of paved paths, gravel tracks and uneven ground at ancient sites, with a few days including gentle hills. Cobblestones and some short flights of steps with no ramp alternative are part of daily life in Jerusalem’s Old City.
- Pace
- A steady group pace with regular stops for prayer, teaching and photographs — nobody is rushed, but the days are active rather than sedentary.
- For limited mobility
- A pilgrim should be able to walk for up to three hours across uneven ground and manage occasional short flights of steps unaided. This pilgrimage does not currently have a wheelchair-accessible itinerary — several sites, including Jerusalem’s Old City and the ancient harbour at Galilee, have no paved or level alternative route.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Day 1: Arrival in the Holy Land
Pilgrims arrive in the Holy Land and come together as a group for the ten days ahead.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 2 Day 2: In Galilee
Galilee
The pilgrimage begins its time in Galilee, walking where the Gospels place much of Jesus’ ministry, by the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 3 Day 3: In Galilee
Galilee
Further time is spent in Galilee, at the steady group pace described in the physical-demand section above, with regular stops for prayer and teaching.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 4 Day 4: In Galilee
Galilee
The pilgrimage’s time in Galilee continues, before the group turns toward Jerusalem for the second half of the ten days.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 5 Day 5: Journeying toward Jerusalem
En route to Jerusalem
The group travels from Galilee toward Jerusalem — the shift this pilgrimage’s own summary describes as walking "from the shores of Galilee to Jerusalem".
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 6 Day 6: In Jerusalem
Jerusalem
The pilgrimage’s time in Jerusalem begins, including its Old City, where cobblestones and some short flights of steps with no ramp alternative are part of daily life, as the physical-demand section above already notes.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 7 Day 7: In Jerusalem
Jerusalem
The group’s time in Jerusalem continues, at the same unhurried, active pace as the rest of the pilgrimage.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 8 Day 8: In Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Further time is spent in Jerusalem, with the same regular stops for prayer, teaching and photographs described above.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 9 Day 9: In Jerusalem
Jerusalem
The pilgrimage’s final full day in Jerusalem, before departure the following day.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
Day 10 Day 10: Departure
The pilgrimage concludes and pilgrims depart the Holy Land.
This day’s specific detail — the exact sites beyond what is already named above, timings, meals and accommodation — is not yet confirmed. It is a provisional placeholder pending the real September 2027 itinerary document; replacing it is a file edit and one seed run, not a schema change.
What's included
Included
- Return airport transfers in the Holy Land
- Full-board accommodation for the whole pilgrimage
- A licensed local guide and Eremos Journeys’ own co-leaders throughout
- Entrance fees for every site on the itinerary
Not included
- Flights — you book these yourself; see our flight guidance.
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees, where applicable
- Personal spending money and souvenirs
Pricing
£1,895 per person, sharing Indicative — price to be confirmed
+ £350 single supplement for a private room.
£250 deposit to secure your place.
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Safety and practicalities
Do I need a visa as a British passport holder?
At the time of writing, British passport holders do not need to arrange a visa in advance for a short tourist stay in Israel and the Palestinian Territories — a visa is issued on arrival. Entry requirements can change, so please check the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s current travel advice before you travel, and your leaders will confirm anything specific closer to departure.
Is the water safe to drink?
Tap water across this itinerary is generally safe to drink. Bottled water is also widely available, and pilgrims are welcome to bring a reusable bottle to refill through the day.
How hot will it be, and what should I pack?
September days can be hot, particularly around Galilee and in Jerusalem’s Old City. Loose, lightweight clothing, a sun hat, sun cream and a reusable water bottle are all worth packing, and — as the physical-demand section above notes — the pace is unhurried, with regular stops built into each day.
Is it safe to travel there at the moment?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office publishes up-to-date travel advice for Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and Eremos Journeys reviews it before every departure. Your leaders will brief the group on anything specific to this itinerary before you travel.
What should I wear when visiting churches and holy sites?
Many of the churches and holy sites on this itinerary ask visitors to dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered, for both men and women. A light scarf or shawl is worth packing even in warm weather, for exactly this reason.
Your leaders
Revd David Eastwood
Prayerful Leadership & Theological Insight
An experienced Anglican Priest, David provides prayerful leadership and theological insight into the early Church's strategies at each biblical site.
Michael Harris
Discipleship & Early Church History
A Christian businessman and writer with a deep interest in discipleship and early Church history, bringing a lay perspective to the journey.
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