Itinerary
Thursday, June 17
Depart the U.S.
Our spiritual adventure begins as we depart from the U.S. for our long-awaited destination!
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Friday, June 18
Welcome to Israel
Your Day Includes
- Arrive Tel Aviv (TLV) - you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel
Accommodations
David’s Harp Netanya – Netanya
Israel
Caesarea Aqueduct
Saturday, June 19
Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Ein Harod, Tel Jezreel, Mount Gilboa
This morning, we begin our tour of biblical sites at CAESAREA BY THE SEA, where Peter proclaimed the Good News to the Roman Centurion. We will also explore MEGIDDO and MOUNT CARMEL, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Then we drive to EIN HAROD, the spring where Gideon chose his 300. Afterwards, we will visit TEL JEZREEL, the city of Ahab and Jezebel. The final site for the day is a stunning overlook from MOUNT GILBOA, where King Saul died.
Accommodations
Magdala Hotel – Migdal
Sunday, June 20
Capernaum, Chorazin, Mt. of Beatitudes, Primacy of Peter, Ancient Boat Museum, Boat Ride, Magdala
We begin our day at CAPERNAUM, Jesus’ base for His ministry. Then we make our way to CHORAZIN, one of the cities Jesus cursed for not repenting. At the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, we’ll revisit the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. Next, we’ll visit the CHURCH OF THE PRIMACY OF PETER, where Jesus called Peter and later restored him. We’ll experience the ANCIENT BOAT MUSEUM and conclude our day by taking a BOAT RIDE ON THE SEA OF GALILEE. Then, we see the newly discovered site of MAGDALA and the synagogue where Jesus likely taught.
Accommodations
Magdala Hotel – Migdal
Sea of Galilee
Ancient Dan
Monday, June 21
Mt. Arbel, Bethsaida, Hazor, Tel Dan, Banias, Caesarea Philippi
This morning, we begin at BETHSAIDA where Jesus healed a blind man. Then, we drive north through the Hula Valley to the Old Testament site of HAZOR. At TEL DAN, we’ll see the altar of Jeroboam and the ancient gates of the city. After arriving at CAESAREA PHILIPPI, we’ll stand in the pagan Roman worship center and recall Peter’s profession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Then, we proceed to MOUNT ARBEL and see the Sea of Galilee from a one-of-a-kind perspective.
Accommodations
Magdala Hotel – Migdal
Tuesday, June 22
Beit Shean, Mt. Gerizim, Shiloh, Michmash (drive by only), overnight Jerusalem
Today we begin by heading south to BEIT SHEAN, one of the best-preserved cities of the Decapolis and where King Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls after being defeated by the Philistines. We’ll drive to the top of MOUNT GERIZIM and overlook ancient Shechem. Then we visit Old Testament SHILOH, where the Tabernacle stood for centuries and where the Prophet Samuel grew up. Next, we’ll overlook the cliffs of MICHMASH where Jonathan and his armor bearer faced the Philistines. Finally, we arrive in the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Accommodations
Dan Panorama Hotel – Jerusalem
Shiloh
Garden of Gethsemane
Wednesday, June 23
Mt. of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Garden of Gethsemane, St. Peter in Gallicantu, Upper Room, Museum
After breakfast, we drive to the top of the MOUNT OF OLIVES and walk down to the DOMINUS FLEVIT CHURCH and consider why Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then we will enjoy a private section of the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE and contemplate Jesus pleading in prayer with the Father. We will visit SAINT PETER IN GALLICANTU - the traditional location of Caiaphas’ House where Jesus was taken after His arrest. Next we’ll see the UPPER ROOM - the location of the Last Supper. Next, we will visit the ISRAEL MUSEUM and its model of 1st-century Jerusalem - as well as key biblical finds in archaeology.
Accommodations
Dan Panorama Hotel – Jerusalem
Thursday, June 24
Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, City of David
We begin our journey today atop the TEMPLE MOUNT, where Jesus taught and cleansed the Temple. From the temple area, we make our way past Lion’s Gate to sing in ST. ANNE'S CHURCH, beside the POOLS OF BETHESDA. We proceed along the VIA DOLOROSA toward the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER. We’ll walk on the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. Afterwards, we proceed to the CITY OF DAVID and venture through HEZEKIAH'S TUNNEL ending with a visit to the POOL OF SILOAM.
Accommodations
Dan Panorama Hotel – Jerusalem
Southern Temple Steps
Masada
Friday, June 25
Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Jordan River
After breakfast, we drive down to the shore of the Dead Sea toward MASADA where we ascend by cable car to King Herod’s amazing fortress. From here, we head to EIN GEDI where David hid from King Saul. Next, we stop at QUMRAN, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Finally, we see the JORDAN RIVER and the location where Jesus was baptized.
Accommodations
Dan Panorama Hotel – Jerusalem
Saturday, June 26
Jerusalem, Free Time, and Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a day of free time in the OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM. Bargain with shopkeepers, return to a site that held special meaning, see something new, or sip coffee at a sidewalk café. This evening we’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner at the beautiful rooftop NOTRE DAME CHEESE AND WINE RESTAURANT - as we rejoice and reminisce over the extraordinary days spent together.
Accommodations
Dan Panorama Hotel – Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Old City
Sunday, June 27
Fly home
We will transfer to the Ben Gurion Airport for our flight back home. With heart-changing memories of our walk in the land of the Bible, we arrive back home.
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*Itinerary is subject to change. To best serve the group, the schedule may be altered or substitutions made at the discretion of your tour leader and guide.