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 Over the years we have found that the more prepared pilgrims are in every way, the more fulfilling their experiences have been. These are the ones who have taken care of all of the details before even leaving their own country. They already know what to pack, what to expect and some of the basic cultural rules. We have listed below the concerns that our pilgrims have had in the past. We hope this will help you to also be better prepared.

 

Remember that you are on pilgrimage for a short time. It is a chance to surrender to the mystery of the journey, without all the props and masks and distractions of daily routines. You have a unique opportunity to rest in the hands of your leaders, in the hospitality of the wonderful people in the Holy Land, and in the guiding love of God. Traveling lightly, including shedding your worries and preconceptions, will open your heart to the adventure and the Holy journey we will be sharing.

Travel Tips

Travel Documents

(Most Important)​

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival in Israel. • No visa needed for travelers from Australia, Canada, the U.S., and Western Europe. • Traveling to Jordan? - If leaving Israel for Jordan, get your Jordanian visa before arriving in Israel. - If coming from Jordan to Israel, you can get a visa at the Jordanian airport.

Language

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Books & Reading

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Travel Insurance

*(Required)

• Covers flight cancellations & trip interruptions. • Choose a policy that allows cancellations for any reason.

Climate

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Photography

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Extending Your Stay?

Extra nights? Let us know ASAP – rooms fill up fast!

Walking

& Free Time

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Coffee Lovers!

(Less important, but good to know!)

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TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
(Terminal 3)

For a smooth arrival, please keep these detailed directions with you. Providing your personal cell number will help us stay in touch via text for any delays, lost baggage, or timing updates. For any additional questions, please feel free to email us.

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** We highly recommend downloading WhatsApp we found that it is best to

communicate during your pilgrimage. **

Exiting Aircraft & Passport Control
 
  • Ignore travel agent signs
  • Obtain a blue slip from a self-service kiosk by scanning your passport and taking a photo.
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  • Keep this slip in your passport—it acts as your entry/exit visa. This slip of paper is issued in lieu of a stamp on your passport.
  • Proceed to passport control
Lost Luggage​
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  • Report missing bags at the Baggage Claim counter.
  • Request delivery to:
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St. George's Pilgrim Guest House,
Nablus Road 20, East Jerusalem. 
Contact: +972 (2) 628-3302
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  • Then proceed to the Arrival Hall to meet with your guide. ​
Passport Control
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  • Mention that you are on a pilgrimage and part of a group staying in a church accommodation.​​
Baggage Claim â€‹
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  • If you are traveling as a group, gather before leaving the baggage area and exit together. ​​
Customs & Exit​
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  • Use the green lane "Nothing to Declare" exit.​​
  • Your guide will meet you inside the arrival hall near Exit Gate 02.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Old City / Church of the Resurrection
    Briefing for the Holy Sepulcher. We then walk the Cardo to the Constantinian Entrance of the Holy Sepulcher. Lunch Continue our visit to the Holy Sepulcher. Dinner and overnight at Saint George’s Guest House

DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS

Reading List

Preparing through the reading list becomes a quiet act of devotion, allowing you to ground your intentions, deepen your understanding, and approach the journey with mindful reverence.

Travel Tips

Offering you both logistical support and gentle reminders to stay present and open throughout your pilgrimage.

Arrival Instructions

Designed to guide you smoothly through the first steps of your journey, ensuring a calm and grounded transition from arrival gate to sacred path.

ETA - IL

citizens of visa-exempt countries who intend to visit Israel for up to 90 days, including minors of any age, must obtain an ETA-IL prior to traveling to Israel.

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