“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej






with Fr. Gregory

Holy Land Pilgrimage
November 06 - 18, 2026

- Sarah Doriety -




Join Fr. Gregory on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. From November 6-18, 2026, we will journey through Cairo, Mount Sinai, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, and Galilee. 

For those who want a door-to-door experience from/to our Cathedral, this is what we are recommending:

  • Charter bus to ATL on November 6 (cost $100).
  • We have reserved group space on Lufthansa from ATL to Cairo on November 6 and back from Tel Aviv on November 18 (roundtrip cost is $1450).
  • The land portion of the trip is $2750/person (double occupancy / +$950 for single).
  • On the return on November 18, we will have a charter bus from ATL to bring us back to the Cathedral in Birmingham (cost $100).

The whole package, then — including charter buses, airfare, and land — totals $4400/person (double occupancy).

Additionally, Dna. Stephanie Cobb, a travel advisor, is offering travel insurance to those who are interested.  We highly recommend travel insurance, whether it is purchased through her or from another source.  If you'd like more information about the travel insurance she is offering, please email her at: stephanie.cobb@fora.travel

To secure the best accommodations, we need to ask for a 50% deposit by February 28, 2026. The remainder will be due by July 27. You may pay with a credit card but a 3% fee will be added to your total. For all financial questions, please ask our bookkeeper Lisa Heerten, who is kindly handling all of that. She can be contacted at: lheerten@holytrinity-holycross.org

For all air travel and insurance questions, please contact Dna. Stephanie Cobb at the email above.

For all questions related to the land portion of the trip, please ask me: frgregory@holytrinity-holycross.org.

Spaces are limited. We are looking for a group of about 25 people, so please register now.

Click below for the brochure on the land portion of the trip.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the final day of the trip, Day 12 on November 18, will be cut short due to the group’s early flight from Tel Aviv. We plan to cover the activities mentioned for that day prior in the trip.

 

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2026 Information Packet



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“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

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