Day 1
Day 1: Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport – Tel Aviv
Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, following passport control, our representative will greet you and guide you to your hotel in Tel Aviv using a modern deluxe bus. If time allows, we will stop by the Church of Saint Peter in Jaffa, the site where Peter experienced a vision on the rooftop of Simon the Tanner's house, a significant event in early Christian teachings. After this visit, we will check into the hotel in Tel Aviv for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Day 2: Tel Aviv – Caesarea Maritima – Mt. Carmel – Megiddo – Nazareth – Sea of Galilee
We kick off the day with a trip to Caesarea Maritima, an impressive Roman and Byzantine archaeological site where Peter baptized the Roman Centurion Cornelius. The tour will cover the Roman amphitheater, Herod’s Palace, and the aqueducts. Next, we will proceed to Mount Carmel’s El-Muhraqa, the location where Elijah faced the prophets of Baal. Continuing our journey, we will visit Tel Megiddo, known as the site of Armageddon, followed by the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, and the Mount of Precipice, which offers stunning panoramic views. After passing through Cana, we will make our way to our hotel by the Sea of Galilee for the night.
Day 3
Day 3: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride & Museum – Magdala – Valley of Doves – Capernaum – Tabgha – Mt. of Beatitudes – Yardenit
We begin with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and a visit to the Ancient Boat Museum, which features a 2000-year-old fishing boat. In Magdala, we will explore the first-century synagogue where Mary Magdalene lived. Our journey continues through the Valley of Doves, where we will visit Capernaum to see the house of Peter’s mother-in-law and an ancient synagogue. We will also visit the site at Tabgha where Jesus fed the 5,000, followed by the Mount of Beatitudes, where He delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Our final destination will be the Yardenit Baptismal Site on the River Jordan, providing an opportunity for spiritual reflection. We will return to our hotel on the Sea of Galilee for the night.
Day 4
Day 4: Sea of Galilee – Bet Shean – Bet Arabah – Jericho – Dead Sea
Following breakfast, we set off for Beth Shean, where we will explore the remnants of Roman and Byzantine cities and learn about the unfortunate demise of King Saul. Our journey continues to Jericho, recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, passing by Bet Arabah to visit Qasr el-Yahud, the location of Jesus' baptism. In Jericho, we will stop at the Sycamore Tree site, reflecting on Jesus' meeting with Zacchaeus. Afterwards, we will proceed to our hotel at the Dead Sea for check-in and some leisure time to enjoy the therapeutic waters.
Day 5
Day 5: Dead Sea – Masada – Ein Gedi – Qumran – Jerusalem
We will visit Masada, where King Herod constructed his fortress, followed by a trip to Ein Gedi, an oasis where David encountered King Saul. Next, we will head to Qumran, the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls, before making our way to Jerusalem. Upon our arrival in the city, we will check into our hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6
Day 6: Temple Mount – St. Anne’s Church & Pools of Bethesda – Israel Museum – Bethlehem – Shepherds’ Field
Our day begins at the Temple Mount, where we will visit the site of Solomon’s Temple and the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a man who was paralyzed. We will then explore the Israel Museum and its replica of Jerusalem from the 1st century, before traveling to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto of the Nativity. In the afternoon, we will visit the Shepherds' Field, where angels proclaimed the birth of Christ. We will return to our hotel in Jerusalem for the night.
Day 7
Day 7: Wailing Wall – Western Wall Tunnels – Mt. of Olives – Upper Room – Jewish Quarter
Our journey commences with a visit to the Wailing Wall, the most sacred site in Judaism, followed by a stroll through the Western Wall Tunnels. Next, we head to the Mount of Olives, making stops at Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Subsequently, we explore Mount Zion, which includes the Cenacle, the Upper Room, and King David’s Tomb. In the afternoon, we take a tour of the Old City, visiting the Jewish Quarter, Roman Cardo, Hurva Synagogue, and the Southern Steps, where Jesus imparted his teachings. We conclude the day by returning to our hotel in Jerusalem for the night.
Day 8
Day 8: Garden of Gethsemane – St. Peter in Gallicantu – Garden Tomb
This day is devoted to contemplating the Passion of Christ, starting at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and was arrested. We then proceed to St. Peter in Gallicantu, the site of Jesus' imprisonment, and the House of Caiaphas. In the afternoon, we visit the Garden Tomb, a place to reflect on Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The day wraps up with a farewell dinner in Jerusalem, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 9
Day 9: Jerusalem – Allenby Border Crossing – Mt. Nebo – Medaba – Petra
After breakfast, we leave Jerusalem and cross the Allenby border into Jordan. Our first stop is Mount Nebo, where Moses gazed upon the Promised Land, followed by a visit to Medaba to view the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. We then continue along the Kings Highway to Petra, where we will check in at our hotel for the night.
Day 10
Day 10: Petra – Amman
Today, we delve into Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site intricately carved into red sandstone cliffs. We walk through the Siq to admire the iconic Treasury, royal tombs, and the ancient Roman City. After our exploration, we drive to Amman, where we will check into our hotel for the night.
Day 11
Day 11: Departure from Amman or Tel Aviv
After enjoying breakfast, we will check out of the hotel in Amman or return to Israel via the Allenby crossing for a late-night flight from Tel Aviv.
