Day 1: Preparation & Departure
Our spiritual journey begins at Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos, where we will gather for a time of worship and prayer. Together, we will seek God’s guidance and blessings before heading to Muritala Muhammed International Airport for our departure to the Holy Land.

Day 2: Arrival – Joppa – Mount Carmel
Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, we will be warmly welcomed and assisted through immigration. Our first stop will be the ancient port of Joppa (Jaffa), where Saint Peter received the vision to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10:9-16) and performed the miracle of raising Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-43). After a refreshing lunch, we will proceed to Mount Carmel, the site of Elijah’s triumph over the prophets of Baal. We’ll then journey to Nazareth for our overnight stay.

Day 3: Boat Ride – Capernaum – Tabgha – Mount of Beatitudes
Today, we explore the Golan Heights and visit Banias and Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13-20), a source of the Jordan River. We’ll visit Megiddo, the site of the final battle, and then take a serene boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (John 6:16-21; Matthew 8:23-27). Our next stop is Capernaum (Mark 1:21-35), where Jesus often preached. We will visit Tabgha, the site of the Feeding of the Five Thousand (John 6:1-15), and the Church of the Multiplication. Our day concludes with a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Overnight in Nazareth.

Day 4: Nazareth – Cana – Mount Tabor – Yardenit – Jerusalem
Our journey continues in Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38). We’ll visit Mary’s Well and the Basilica of the Annunciation, then head to Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). Afterward, we will ascend Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Christ (Matthew 17:1-8), and then visit Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River where pilgrims can renew their baptismal vows. Overnight in Nazareth.

Day 5: Jericho – Dead Sea – Bethlehem
After breakfast, we travel to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We’ll take a cable car up to the Mount of Temptation and visit Elisha’s Spring (2 Kings 2:18-22), as well as the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus (Luke 19:1-10). After lunch, experience the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, where you can float effortlessly. We then proceed to Bethlehem for our overnight stay.

Day 6: Mount of Olives – Bethlehem
We start the day with a visit to the Mount of Olives, offering a breathtaking view of Jerusalem. Here, we’ll visit sites like the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:37-44), and the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested (Mark 14:32-52). In Bethlehem, we will visit the Church of the Nativity, built over the site where Jesus was born. Overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 7: Yad Vashem – Ein Karem – Mount Zion
We will visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, followed by a trip to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80). After lunch, we will explore Mount Zion, where we’ll visit King David’s Tomb, the Upper Room of the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-35), and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Jesus was interrogated (Matthew 26:57-75). Overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 8: Old City of Jerusalem – Wailing Wall – Garden Tomb
Today, we’ll take a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, entering through St. Stephen’s Gate. We will visit the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the crippled (John 5:1-9), and follow the Via Dolorosa to Calvary, retracing Jesus’ steps with the Fourteen Stations of the Cross. We will also visit the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and close the day with a Holy Communion at the Garden Tomb. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9: Time Elevator – Valley of Elah – Beth Shemesh
We’ll begin with a spiritual film experience at the Time Elevator, then visit the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. We will drive to Beit Shemesh, where the Ark of the Covenant was returned by the Philistines. We’ll also explore the Valley of Ayalon, where Joshua commanded the sun and moon to stand still (Joshua 10:12). Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 10: Departure
Our pilgrimage comes to an end as we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for our return flight to Lagos, Nigeria.

Thanksgiving Service and Certificate Ceremony
The following Sunday, we will gather at Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro for a special thanksgiving service to celebrate the success of the pilgrimage. Certificates will be presented to all participants who made the trip.