Christian Tour to Israel

Day 1

Enroute

Today we leave Jackson, Mississippi on our overnight flight to Israel.

Day 2

Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Upon our arrival, we will be met and transferred to our hotel on the Mediterranean Sea.

Overnight, Grand Beach Tel Aviv

Day 3

Coastal Route

After enjoying a huge Israeli breakfast at our hotel, we’ll begin our tour northwards to the Galilee.

We travel first to see King Herod’s great port city of Caesarea and its amazing ruins, built when Jesus was a carpenter in Nazareth.

Thereafter we drive past Mount Carmel, where the prophet Elijah defeated the false priests of Baal, and onto Haifa, where we can capture a beautiful panoramic view of the city with the Mediterranean below.

We’ll also visit the stunning Bahai Hanging Gardens.

In the afternoon we’ll drive inland to Megiddo, mentioned in the Book of Revelations as the site of the Battle of Armageddon.

We continue onto Tiberias to get a stunning view of the Sea of Galilee before heading to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Mercure Hotel Tiberias.

Day 4

Tiberias

Today we will spend in the beautiful North of Israel, starting our day with a refreshing Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, best known as the home of St. Peter.

Next we’ll drive up the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached his sermon on the mount.

We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, before heading to the archeological gem of Zippori.

Next we’ll proceed to Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine.

Overnight in Mercure Hotel, Tiberias.

Golan Heights

Tiberias

Day 5

Tiberias

After breakfast we’ll have a full day to tour the lovely North of Israel.

First we’ll visit the archeological site of Hazor, mentioned in the Old Testament as one of Solomon’s three main cities where he maintained his famous horse stables.

Next will visit the archeological site of Tel Dan before moving onto the famous city of Caesarea Philippi located about 25 miles north-east of the Sea of Galilee. Here, Jesus could be alone with His disciples and pass along His teachings.

Next we’ll take a drive through the Golan Heights, stopping to see a bunker that the Israelis used in the ’67 and ’73 Wars.

We will end our day at Yardenit on the Jordan River and if weather permitting will have a baptismal service in the Jordan river.

Afterwards we’ll return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight, Mercure Hotel, Tiberias

Day 6

Tiberias / Dead Sea / Massada / Jerusalem

After breakfast we start our long trip southwards to the Dead Sea.

We’ll also stop to see the ancient site of Beit She’an, which is full of archeological treasures.

We’ll proceed then to Qumran to see where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.

Next we’ll ascend by cable car on top of Massada, site of Herodians’ palaces. Used by the Zealots’ as the last stand against the Romans.

We will stop on the shores of the Dead Sea (time permitting-take a swim).

Continue to Jerusalem where we will stay for the next 3 nights.

Overnight in Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem

Church of the Nativity

Day 7

Jerusalem

We start the day with a visit to Gethsemane where Jesus prayed for the Lord’s will be done.

We will ascend to the Mount of Olives where Jesus ascended into Heaven after the resurrection.

Afterwards we’ll drive past the Knesset, Israel’s parliament building, and the Supreme Court.

We’ll continue on to the Shrine of the Book where the priceless Dead Sea Scrolls are kept.

Afterwards we’ll visit the Monastery of the Cross where it is believed the wood for Jesus’ cross was found.

We will visit The House of Caiphas the high priest where Jesus would stand trial before the religious leaders and Peter denied the Lord Jesus.

In the afternoon we’ll travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, for a visit to the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd’s Fields.

Then we’ll return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem.

Day 8

Jerusalem

Today we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.

We’ll start our tour at the Damascus Gate and walk to the Lion’s Gate.

We will visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the lame man.

We’ll continue along the Via Dolorosa, all the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

We’ll then proceed to the Temple Mount to see the Dome of the Rock, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Western Wall.

Next we’ll see the Burnt House and part of the excavation dating from the time of Jesus.

We’ll proceed to the Cardo, an excavation of Roman Ruins, and the Jewish Quarter.

In the afternoon we’ll partake in a communion service at the Garden Tomb.

Overnight, Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem

Day 9

Free day in Jerusalem

Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem.

In the afternoon drive to a restaurant for dinner (on your own).

Transfer to the airport for your night flight home.

Day 10

Enroute

En Route to the USA.

Arrive the U.S.A via of Atlanta then Jackson.