Your first stop is Latrun. Here, nestled among olive groves and vineyards, stands the Latrun Monastery, home to a community of Trappist monks who have embraced a life of silence, prayer, and agricultural work. You’ll learn about the monks' way of life, their excellent local wines and olive oils, and the monastery’s role in the struggles surrounding Israel’s fight for independence.

You'll then arrive at Emmaus Nicopolis, one of the traditional sites where, according to the Gospel of Luke, the risen Jesus appeared to two disciples. Among the peaceful ruins of a once-thriving Roman-Byzantine city, you’ll walk through the remains of an ancient basilica and stone streets that have borne witness to centuries of faith.

From Emmaus, the journey leads to Abu Ghosh, a vibrant village famous for its history, its hospitality, and its ties to sacred traditions. Abu Ghosh is linked to Kiryat Ye'arim, where the Ark of the Covenant is believed to have rested before King David brought it to Jerusalem. You'll explore the remarkable Benedictine Abbey of St. Mary of the Resurrection, a perfectly preserved 12th-century Crusader church, where legend holds that the road to Emmaus once passed.