VIRGILIO TRAVEL
This Holy Land pilgrimage is a last minute Pop Up for those who want to see it off-season and with very few people around. Tourism is slowly returning to the Holy Land with most pilgrimage companies planning to start visiting in spring, summer, or fall... but some are already going and I think we should beat the crowds!
We're going to have most of the holy sites to ourselves and honestly, it's a great way to help the local Christians who have been without work for almost 2 years.
It's going to be an amazing experience for those of you that want to do a "last minute" trip to the place Jesus walked!
JANUARY 17 - 25, 2026
$5,599/pp LAND-ONLY
This is a LAND ONLY trip.
You will be responsible for purchasing your own airfare though recommendations will be offered.
Your trip includes...
* 9 Days & 8 Nights *
with Lino Rulli
Your favorite voice from the radio will be your host, fellow traveler,
and dining companion all week!
* 8 Nights of Deluxe Hotel Accommodations *
No cheap hotels for our group! You'll stay on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and in the holy city of Jerusalem!
* Daily Mass with Fr. Mike Liliedahl *
You'll celebrate Mass at the most important places in Christendom,
where Biblical events actually happened.
* Visits to Iconic Landmarks & Holy Sites *
Lino's favorite and trusted local Christian guides will tour you through some of the Holy Land's most beautiful places and iconic landmarks; including a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and visits to Capernaum (the hometown of Jesus), Mt. Tabor, the Church in Cana (where couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows), Tabgha, the town of Magdala (hometown of Mary Magdalene), Nazareth, Jericho, the Church of the Nativity (in Bethlehem), the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Upper Room, the Western wall, the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (place of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection) and more!
* 7 Dinners & 6 Lunches *
Most pilgrimages have you eating at hotel buffets.
Our groups go out for amazing local meals and all our dinners include unlimited beer and wine.
* All Tips & Gratuities *
No hidden costs, extra fees or changes to the final price like many pilgrimages.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?
Do you listen to The Catholic Guy Show?
This pilgrimage has been created for listeners of The Catholic Guy Show. Lino will be your host the entire week. If you don't listen to the show, this is not the trip for you.
Are you in decent shape?
This pilgrimage involves a LOT of walking. With so much to see and do, there are long days without much down time, but we promise it will be worth it! You should plan on walking several miles a day; up and down hills, stairs and uneven pavement. If you or your plus-one would have trouble with this, this isn't the trip for you.
Do you like to have fun?
It's a pilgrimage, so of course there will be plenty of faith. We also have LOTS of fun. Lunches, dinners and even on the bus, you should plan on laughing along the way. This isn't a retreat. This will be fun! Sourpusses need not apply!
THE LOTTERY
Due to the popularity of these trips, a lottery is held to fill all available spots. While we usually announce a start time for the lottery and then leave it open for just 24 hours. In the interest of making it easier on you THE LOTTERY IS OPEN NOW AND WILL CLOSE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th at Midnight ET. Click the ENTER LOTTERY link at the top of this page to put your name in the hat. Winners will be drawn starting Sunday, November 9th.
