What if you could walk the very halls where priests once hid, stand at the sites where martyrs gave their lives, and trace the conversion of Newman and the faith journeys of Lewis and Tolkien?

The answer is a pilgrimage that brings history alive .

By joining our upcoming pilgrimage, you’ll transform your understanding of the impact of the Reformation, deepen your appreciation of the English martyrs, and inspire your own walk of faith.

Experience the vibrant life of English Catholicism!

Group Leaders

Dr. Marcus Peter is the Director of Theology at Ave Maria Radio. Dr. Marcus Peter went from militant atheist to passionate preacher after encountering Christ in 2008. Initially preaching against Catholicism, his prayerful study of Scripture, theology, philosophy, and the Church Fathers—alongside Mary’s intercession—led him back to the Catholic Church in 2010. Now a renowned Catholic speaker, biblical theologian, and author, Marcus has delivered over 10,000 dynamic talks worldwide. He hosts Ave Maria Radio’s international programs Ave Maria in the Afternoon and Unveiling the Covenants, regularly appearing on EWTN. Dr. Peter earned his doctorate in biblical studies from Pontifex University and is presently working on a Ph.D. in Biblical Covenant Theology and Ratzinger Studies with St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London. He is Director of Theology at Ave Maria Radio and the Kresta Institute. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife Stephanie and their children.

Dr. Billy Kangas Billy serves as Vice President of Mission at Ave Maria Radio, where he integrates scholarship, pastoral leadership, and creative outreach. He is a columnist for Patheos, regularly writing on theology, culture, and the Catholic imagination. Billy is also a featured guest and speaker across the Catholic world, contributing to conferences, podcasts, and media outlets. In addition, he teaches as an instructor for the Catholic Biblical School, bringing rigorous academic training and accessible teaching to students of Scripture. His work blends theological depth with practical mission, helping others encounter the richness of the faith in everyday life.

• Explore the Protestant Reformation

• Visit London to engage with England’s Catholic roots

• Explore hidden priest holes at Harvington Hall

• Discover the English Martyrs

• Tour the Tower of London

• Visit the execution sites of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher

• Trace St. John Henry Newman’s conversion

• Discover the newest Doctor of the Church in Oxford and Birmingham

• Follow the Footsteps of the Inklings

• Explore the early lives of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 – Sunday, September 20 Depart USA on overnight, independent flights to London.

Day 2 – Monday, September 21 | Twickenham & London

• Welcome Mass at St. Mary’s University Chapel

• Hotel check-in & welcome dinner

Day 3 – Tuesday, September 22 | London

• Tower of London & Tower Hill

• Tyburn Convent Mass & relics

• Charterhouse Square

Day 4 – Wednesday, September 23 | London

• Mass at Westminster Cathedral

• Trafalgar Square & St. Martin-in-the-Fields

• Westminster Abbey (optional Evensong)

Day 5 – Thursday, September 24 | London

• Mass at Brompton Oratory

• Free afternoon & group dinner

Day 6 – Friday, September 25 | London → Oxford

• Mass at Blackfriars Priory

• Walking tour: Oriel College & Christ Church

Day 7 – Saturday, September 26 | Oxford

• Mass at Oxford Oratory

• Martyrs’ Memorial, Magdalen College, Addison’s Walk

• Newman Friends Centre

Day 8 – Sunday, September 27 | Oxford → Birmingham → Harvington Hall

• Mass at Birmingham Oratory

• Tour Harvington Hall priest holes

Day 9 – Monday, September 28 | Oxford

• Mass at Oxford Oratory

• Visit The Kilns (home of C.S. Lewis)

• Farewell dinner

Day 10 – Tuesday, September 29 | Return to USA

• Transfer to Heathrow for flights home

About the Pilgrimage

Brochure & Itinerary

This is a beautiful time of the year to tour the Holy Land. Usually temperate but not hot or cold with very little chance of rain. It is our favorite time of year to visit Israel. We have the best Mass sites selected for you and we will visit every Rosary site and pray that Mystery while there. Join us!

Steve and Janet have partnered with the same Catholic Nazarene guide for every pilgrimage for almost two decades. We have done over 80 pilgrimages together. Amer is a practicing Catholic and a walking encyclopedia. We consider him the finest Christian guide in the Holy Land–and we are not alone in that assessment. Having a Christian guide is very important.

You’ll enjoy Steve and Janet’s trusted hotels and delicious meals including some amazing dinner experiences away from the typical hotel buffets.

Wine is provided with all dinners along with a wide range of cuisines to experience the Holy Land to it’s fullest.

You will receive their 110-page color handbook, daily YouTube videos so your family and friends can join you virtually every day and a fully edited movie of your trip upon your return home.

Steve personally teaches at the holy sites and shares experiences from over 200 previous trips to Israel and other biblical lands since 1995. We do everything we can to support the local Christians who only make up 1.5% of the population.

Remember, daily Mass at the holiest sites and Rosary Mysteries prayed at the sites. Also, pray the Stations of the Cross on the way to Calvary and Mass at the Tomb.

Enjoy a group of like-minded Catholics from around the country for a marvelous pilgrimage through the land of our Lord and Our Lady. And, we always have a marvelous and joyful priest that serves us throughout the trip with Mass, confessions, spiritual direction and to have a lot of fun as well.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Departure from USA

Depart from the United States on overnight flights to Tel Aviv. Day 2 Arrival in Israel | Galilee | Tiberias

Day 2 Arrival in Tel Aviv | Transfer to hotel in Tiberias

Arrival in Tel Aviv’s modern Ben Gurion Airport. Meet Steve and Janet Ray along with the local team. Transfer to Galilee. Mass and dinner on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 3 Mount of Beatitudes | Caesarea Philippi | Golan Heights |Tabgha | Tiberias

Mount of Beatitudes for Mass. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi where Jesus said, “You are Peter (Rock)!” (tentative based on situation). Lunch at Druze restaurant. Visit Tabgha where Jesus multiplied loaves and fishes. Visit the Primacy of Peter where Jesus said, “Feed My Sheep”. Dinner at Magdalena Restaurant. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 4 Mount of Transfiguration | Cana | Nazareth | Tiberias

Ascend the Mount of Transfiguration (Mount Tabor) early for Mass to miss the crowds; then depart for the Wedding Church in Cana for Renewal of Wedding Vows. After lunch in Nazareth, visit the Church of Annunciation. Visit the House of the Holy Family. Free time. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 5 Sea of Galilee | Capernaum | Jerusalem

Drive to Capernaum for Mass at St. Peter’s House and the synagogue where Jesus said “Eat My Flesh!” Hear Steve’s famous talk on the Eucharist. Next, enjoy a boat ride on Sea of Galilee. St. Peter’s fish for lunch. Drive to Jerusalem stopping along the way at Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 Bethlehem | Jerusalem

Spend the day in Bethlehem. Visit the Olive Wood store to support local Christians. Mass at Shepherd’s Field and visit the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner with the atmosphere of a Bedouin Tent with traditional dancing in Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 Via Dolorosa | Calvary | Western Wall | Jerusalem

Depart early this morning and travel along the Via Dolorosa. Arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and celebrate Mass. Touch the top of Mount Calvary and tour the church. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Depart for prayer at the Western Wall. Enjoy a group lunch together in Jerusalem. Free time this afternoon. Optional tour of the Shroud of Turin Exhibit. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8 Gethsemane | Mt. Olives | Mt. Zion | Jerusalem

Begin today with Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane. Drive to the Mount of Olives to visit the Church of Pater Noster. At the scenic Promenade, hear Steve give his invigorating History of Salvation in 20 minutes. Enjoy lunch at Jewish kibbutz. Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of the Mary Dormition and the Upper Room, ending at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner at the Cheese and Wine Restaurant on the roof of the Notre Dame Center, overlooking Jerusalem, and overnight in Jerusalem

Day 9 Free Day | Optional Dead Sea Excursion | Jerusalem

Celebrate morning Mass at Notre Dame Chapel. Free day for shopping, prayer, rest, personal visit to Holy Sepulchre or optional side trips. Optional Excursion (tour escort will advise price) to the Ancient Jerusalem Temple model and shrine of the Book, Qumran, Jericho and swimming in the Dead Sea. We will renew Baptismal vows at the authentic baptismal site of Jesus. We also have Sammie the Camel ready to give you a ride. We keep your room for you so you can return to the hotel for a shower, pack, rest and have dinner. This evening, get ready for flight, through the night, back home.

Day 10 : Return to USA

Depart on your return flight back to the USA.

* Itinerary subject to change

$8024 Regular price, per person after May 8, 2026

-100Early Booking Savings

-225Discount for payment entirely by cash or check*

$7699Early Booking / Cash Discount price per person (double occupancy)

The Good News Cruise is “festival” style programming, meaning that there are more events than any couple could or should try to attend.

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 We provide many options for different interests, and we suggest that each couple chooses and prioritizes those events that most interest you, but not try to attend every event. We encourage you to find time to spend alone on the shore and on the ship alone and mingling with other couples.

FEBRUARY 6 | Depart Fort Lauderdale, FL

FEBRUARY 7 | Day At Sea

FEBRUARY 8 | Miami, FL

FEBRUARY 9 | Day at Sea

FEBRUARY 10 | Nassau, Bahamas

FEBRUARY 11 | Day at Sea

FEBRUARY 12 | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

FEBRUARY 13 | Return to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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