JOURNEY IN ISRAEL

DAY 1:

We depart USA in the afternoon for Tel Aviv. After dinner is served, sit back and relax, enjoying the on-board entertainment as you prepare for this exciting adventure of a lifetime – walking where Jesus walked.

DAY 2:

Upon arrival at Tel Aviv airport, we are met by our agent who assists us through customs and security. We transfer to our motor coach for a short drive to our hotel in Tel Aviv in time for our welcome dinner and overnight beside the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

DAY 3:

Today we depart for the Galilee, visiting the following Biblical sites: Caesarea where Peter proclaimed the Good News to the Roman Centurion (Acts 9 & 25), Megiddo, Mt. Carmel where Elijah prayed and God defeated 450 prophets of Baal with fire from heaven (1 Kings 18). Time permitting we’ll stop at the Druze Village. We continue to Nazareth (Luke 1 & 2) and Cana (John 2). We will drive past both Nazareth and Cana on our way to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. We will arrive in Tiberias for dinner and overnight on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

DAY 4:

We begin our sightseeing with a drive to Nazareth to visit the “Nazareth Village” with detailed explanation of what life was like during the time of Jesus. Afterwards we make our way to the Mt. of Beatitudes (Matthew 5-7), with time for reflection and worship. We make our way to Capernaum (Jesus’ base for His early ministry.), then board a replica wooden “Jesus Boat” for our boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Afterwards we see Gadara and then make our way to the River Jordan and the opportunity to step into that special river as well as for baptisms. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 5:

After breakfast we travel north for the Golan Heights and view the area from a special lookout. We drive to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made the good confession of Christ as “the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16.). We will have a short hike/walk to Tel Dan where we will see the gate of Jeroboam and Gideon Springs. Afterwards, we visit to Beit Shean, one of the best preserved Decapolis Roman cities. In Beit She’an, the bodies of King Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls (1 Samuel 31:10-12) after they were defeated by the Philistines. We then ascend to the majestic city of Jerusalem in time for dinner and overnight. “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’ Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.” (Psalm 122:1-2 NASB)

DAY 6:

We begin the day on the beautiful Mt. of Olives to behold the breathtaking panorama of the Holy City. Our pilgrimage will proceed down the Old Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive grove, and the Church of Agony, where tradition holds that Jesus prayed. We will enter Jerusalem through the Zion Gate, and walk to the holiest site in the whole Jewish world, the Western (Wailing) Wall of Herod's temple. Beyond the wall lies the 35-acre temple area purchased by King David (2 Samuel. 24:18-25). On this site now stand El-Aksa Mosque, and the magnificent Dome of the Rock (the third holiest shrine in Islam). From the temple area, we make our way to St. Stephen's Gate, to walk the Via Dolorosa – including St. Anne's Crusader Church, Pools of Bethesda, the Pavement (where Jesus stood while being tried by Pilate), Ecce Homo Arch, and the ancient Cardo. We continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A short walk takes us to stand on the original steps that Jesus walked on as he entered the Temple area. We conclude our sightseeing with a visit to Bethlehem. We pass by Rachel's tomb on the outskirts, and visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd's Field. We will have dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. After dinner we return to the Western Wall to visit the Rabbis’ Tunnel.

DAY 7:

After breakfast, we drive to Ein Gedi where David hid from King Saul. From here we make our way to Qumran and the settlement of the first century sect known as the Essenes, authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Following the road south along the western shore of the Dead Sea, we visit Masada, ascending the wilderness mountain by way of cable car to the fortress built by King Herod. Here we survey the ruins of fortifications, waterworks, synagogue, temples and palaces. We will make a special stop at the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth) for a short swim. During today’s sightseeing, we will enjoy a brief Sunday worship service together, including Communion. Time and conditions permitting, we’ll include a short visit to Jericho. The road from the Dead Sea area to Jerusalem is an ascent of 4,000 feet in 13 miles. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 8:

After breakfast we visit the Temple Mount to stand next to the Golden Dome. Then we travel to the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. You will be fascinated by the 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem as it would have appeared in Jesus' time. Afterwards we visit Golgotha and the Garden Tomb for worship and communion. Following the visit to the Garden Tomb, we will head to Joppa, an ancient port city believed to be one of the oldest in the world. Then we drive to Tel Aviv and check in at our hotel. Tonight we will enjoy Farewell Dinner at our hotel.

DAY 9:

Early this morning we will be transferred to Tel Aviv airport and board our flight to USA. We arrive home later this afternoon from our memorable trip.

The close of an unforgettable tour ~ hopefully bringing lasting memories of the Old and New Testament, a renewal of faith, and a greater understanding of the life and ministry of our Lord.

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