Dr. Sri likes to keep the group small so that we can travel all together comfortably in just one bus. In the past, he's had anywhere from 30 to 45 pilgrims. There are many advantages to traveling in smaller number:

• Everyone travels together

• Get to know each other better

• Shorter lines for bathrooms, restaurants, museums, etc.

• Easier to travel

• Ability to see more sites and linger more at each site

• Dr. Sri can get more time with each pilgrim

Prices are set for each trip. In recent years, prices per person (for a double room) have ranged from $4,800 to $5,700 depending on the time of year and type of package

To see a sample itinerary and a list of all the package includes, please click HERE for a brochure for the January 2026 trip which describes all the trip details and itinerary. Please note: the prices for January 2026 trip were much lower than they normally are since there were fewer groups going at that time.

Walking is a beautiful part of the nearly 2,000 year tradition of Christian pilgrimages. There is a lot of walking on the trip, so stamina and good shoes are key. Most days you will be on your feet a lot, but there is not a lot of distance walking. The most "strenuous" days are when you visit the old Jerusalem city. The Jerusalem days (and perhaps the few hours in Nazareth) requires your ability to keep up with the group which will move with deliberate, somewhat quick pace through the cities in order to maximize our time at the holy sites. The tour bus will alleviate the distance and time for rest too.

Yes, there will be a pilgrimage chaplain. He will say daily Mass for the group and will be available for confession.

Breakfasts in Israel are always dairy, eggs, and pastries (sometimes fish is served), and dinner is always a rich choice including many vegetable dishes (fresh and cooked) and there is usually an option of meat as well as fish.

Meals in Israel are usually buffet, so it's not a problem. Our Israel guide will select places en-route and ensure that there will always be a vegetarian option.

Our restaurants are usually able to accommodate our pilgrims’ dietary needs.

Future dates have not been set, so there is no waitlist. The only way to hear about the announcement of a pilgrimage is to be on the email list. Please click HERE if you would like to be on the email distribution list and you will receive information on all future Dr. Sri pilgrimages when they become available.

Pro-Tip: Once a trip is announced, act quickly. Dr. Sri’s pilgrimages typically fill up within 48 hours of the email announcement

Dates can change each year, but he typically leads a group that departs the first week November. He sometimes offers a second pilgrimage in January or some other month.