About
Holy Land Steps
Holy Land Steps was created with a simple purpose: to help travelers discover the Holy Land through meaningful, personal, and authentic experiences. Based in Jerusalem, we specialize in private and small-group tours, offering everything from carefully designed day tours to complete multi-day journeys across the Holy Land, including tours starting from Amman, Jordan.
Our tours take travelers far beyond Jerusalem, exploring Bethlehem, Jericho, the Dead Sea, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, and many of the region’s most important biblical, historical, and archaeological sites. We also offer dedicated Christian, Catholic, and Muslim itineraries designed around the places, traditions, and stories at the heart of each journey.
Whether you are visiting on a pilgrimage, following the footsteps of Jesus, discovering Islamic Jerusalem, exploring biblical history, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of this extraordinary land, every journey is designed with flexibility and personal attention in mind. From individual travelers and couples to families, pilgrims, churches, and small groups, we tailor the experience to your interests, pace, and purpose.
At the heart of Holy Land Steps is Tareq Hawari, a licensed tour guide in Jerusalem, born and raised in the Old City and passionate about sharing the land he calls home with visitors from around the world.
Meet Tareq Hawari
A Licensed Tour Guide in Jerusalem
Born and raised in Jerusalem’s Old City, I grew up in a place where history, faith, cultures, and traditions have been part of my everyday life from an early age.
Growing up in Jerusalem gave me a unique connection to the land and its people, while becoming a professional tour guide allowed me to turn that connection into a passion for sharing its stories. For me, guiding goes beyond dates and monuments—it is about helping travelers understand the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance behind the places they visit.
Experience & Expertise
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Licensed Tour Guide – Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
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9+ Years of Guiding Experience – Guiding visitors through the Holy Land since 2017
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100+ Groups Led – Welcoming travelers and pilgrims from six continents
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Five Languages – Guiding in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, and Indonesian
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Extensive Regional Experience – Guiding tours across Israel and the Palestinian territories
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Born & Raised in Jerusalem’s Old City – With a lifelong connection to its history, communities, cultures, and traditions.
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MBA Holder – Combining professional organization and planning with years of experience in tourism
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Passion for History & Culture – Bringing historical, biblical, religious, and cultural stories to life
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Personalized Guiding – Personalized Guiding – Adapting each journey to the interests, pace, and needs of every traveler
Christian Tours in the Holy Land
Follow the footsteps of Jesus and discover the places at the heart of Christian history and faith. Holy Land Steps offers Christian and Catholic tours throughout the Holy Land, from private day tours to carefully designed multi-day pilgrimages and biblical journeys.
Explore Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River and other important biblical destinations. From the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Mount of Olives to the Church of the Nativity and the shores of the Sea of Galilee, each journey combines biblical context, history, archaeology and local knowledge to bring the stories of the Bible to life.
Multi-Day Christian Tours & Pilgrimages
Popular Christian Day Tours
Islamic Heritage Tours in the Holy Land
Discover the profound Islamic heritage of the Holy Land through journeys that connect some of the region’s most sacred places, from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City of Jerusalem to Hebron, Bethlehem, Jericho, Acre, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee. Holy Land Steps offers both carefully designed day tours and complete multi-day Muslim journeys.
Explore the spiritual, historical, and cultural legacy of the Holy Land while gaining a deeper understanding of the places and events connected to Islamic history. Whether visiting Al-Aqsa, following the story of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi‘raj, exploring the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, or discovering centuries of Islamic heritage, each journey combines faith, history, and local knowledge in a meaningful experience.
Multi-Day Muslim Tours & Journeys
Popular Muslim Day Tours
Discover More of the Holy Land
Beyond faith-focused tours, Holy Land Steps offers private day tours that explore the remarkable history, archaeology, landscapes, and heritage of the region. Discover ancient cities and archaeological treasures, walk through centuries of history, and experience some of the Holy Land’s most impressive natural landscapes.
From Caesarea, Haifa, and Acre to Herodium, the Israel Museum, Jericho, Masada, and the Dead Sea, these tours offer a different perspective on the Holy Land and are ideal for travelers who want to explore beyond the traditional pilgrimage routes.
Popular Holy Land Day Tours
Airport & Cross-Border Transfers
In addition to guiding services, I can arrange reliable private transfers with experienced drivers, including transportation to and from Ben Gurion Airport and transfers to border crossings with Jordan and Egypt.
Whether you are arriving in the Holy Land, heading to the airport, or continuing your journey to a neighboring country, transfer arrangements can be coordinated according to your travel plans for a smooth and comfortable journey.
What Travelers Say
Msgr. Larry White
I want to personally thank you for your excellent job as our guide. You are the best that I have had in all my trips to the Holy Land. I will keep you and your family in my prayers especially during this time of Advent and Christmas. I would certainly recommend you as a guide on any future pilgrimages.
Stella Chao
I’m from Taiwan. We are lucky to have Tareq as our tour guide. He is not only professional but also funny, kind, and humorous. You can ask him anything and he will give you a subjunctive answer. He lives and raise in Jerusalem, so he definitely have the authority to show you around the holy land. Plus he probably knows bible, Torah and Quran from back to back.
Maritess Diagmel Lapuz
Me and my family highly recommend Holy land steps. We have such an amazing experience! Each day of our 1 week tour is full pack of action, no wasted time. Tariq is an excellent and outstanding tourguide, very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. Very kind,considerate and took his group's welfare very seriously.
Shaukat Rashid
Our family of five visited the "Holy Land" during the 1st week of Jan 2018. We were very blessed to be at the Holy Land and felt very privileged to have a very knowledgeable guide "Tareq" with us. His knowledge of history, geography, all religions and local culture was very enriching for our tour. On top of all that he took us to local markets where we enjoyed the local food, shopping and wonderful hospitality of the people. May Allah (SWT) bless him for his great efforts. (Ameen)