Classic Israel Tour - 9 Days
Day 01: TEL AVIV AIRPORT/ TEL AVIV
Upon our arrival at the Tel Aviv airport we will begin the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus, driving to hotel in Tel Aviv, Dinner will be served at our hotel.
Day 02: THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA / CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON.
After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast we board our car to Caesarea by the sea. We will visit the Crusader’s Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. Driving through the Jezreel Valley we’ll visit Megiddo and continue to the fields of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16), continuing northward along the Mediterranean Sea to Haifa visit the Bahai Gardens, then continue to Mt. Carmel – the biblical site of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal (IKings:18). Back to our hotel on the shores of the beautiful Sea of Galilee.
Day 03: TIBERIAS / THE SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES
This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area after a delicious breakfast. We will depart from the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee (recalling how Jesus calmed the water, and we can have a special worship service) then to Capernaum (John 6:24) to visit the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt. 4:13-17). Then on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7) and to Tabgha – the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes – (Mark 6:34-44). We will then proceed to upper Galilee and the site of Peter’s confession (Matt. 16:16) at Caesarea Phillipi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12) the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We will follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the Sea. We will stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River we will spend some time celebrating special baptismal service, recalling how Jesus himself was baptized in the same place. Then after the service we return to our hotel for overnight.
Day 04: NAZARETH/ JERICHO/ JERUSALEM
Early morning departure to Cana and then on to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’s Fountain (Luke 4:16-22). We continue to Bethshean and then south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho where the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 17:1-6 and II Kings 2:19-22) and a commanding view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-11) and Elisha’s Fountain. Then up to Jerusalem through the Judean wilderness. Overnight at our hotel in the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Day 05: JERUSALEM
After a night of rest and a hearty breakfast this exciting day will begin with a drive to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives (Matt. 24:3) for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the chapel of the Ascension, the Church of Pater Noster and the Dominus Flevit. Walk along Hosanna Road to the Gethsemane to visit the Church of All Nations which stands on the Rock of Agony where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57). See the Pillar of Absalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gate and the Pinnacle of the Temple. We then drive to Mt. Zion where we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the site of Caiphas’ House, the Room of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and the Tomb of King David, back to our hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 06: BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM
This morning we start our tour with a visit to Bethlehem. We will visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, and Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:1-20) then the Field of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13). We return to Jerusalem passing Rachel’s Tomb.
In the afternoon we continue to The Garden Tomb and Golgotha – Place of the Skull, where we will spend some time for a special worship and communion service. We'll end our dau with a visit to Yad Vashem (The Holocaust Musuem) and the Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls along with the Model of Jerusalem during Jesus time. Return to our hotel for overnight.
Day 07: JERUSALEM/ OLD CITY
Today begins with a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. Starting at the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) where Jews convey their petitions to God, we continue to the Temple Area of Mt. Moriah. Visit the El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock that was built on the ancient site of Solomon’s Temple (Genesis 22:9-14) and over the Rock of Sacrifice where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22) and the ceremonial sacrifice of animals took place. A visit to the Western Wall Tunnel. After this we walk along the Via Dolorosa to Pilate’s Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo Arch (John 19:13) where Jesus was tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6). Then continue through the Old City bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 08: MASSADA/DEAD SEA/ QUMRAN/ BETHANY
This morning we drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth. Bring your swimming suites with you were we will have the chance to spend some time and float, and enjoy the healthy Dead Sea mud. A beautiful new road takes us south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, a truly remarkable piece of history. Ascend to Masada by cable car to visit the magnificent ruins of the fortress where from 70-73 A.D. the Jewish defenders made the last stand of the Judean Revolt against Rome and where the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth century Byzantine church are still on view. Return along the Dead Sea to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Visit the remains of the Community Center of the Essenes and the Caves of the Scrolls. We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). On the return to Jerusalem we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus (John 11:1-46). On to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight.
Days 09 : JERUSALEM/ AIRPORT
Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for Departure.
Israel at Glance Tour - 3 Days
Day 01: THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA / CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON.
We begin our day with a visit to Caesarea by the sea. We will visit the Crusader’s Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. continuing northward along the Mediterranean Sea to Haifa visit the Bahai Gardens, then continue to Mt. Carmel – the biblical site of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal (IKings:18) Driving through the Jezreel Valley we’ll visit Megiddo and continue to the fields of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16), . Overnight at Tiberias Hotel
Day 02: TIBERIAS / THE SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES/CAESAREA PHILLIPI /JORDAN RIVER BAPTISM
This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area after a delicious breakfast. We will depart from the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee (recalling how Jesus calmed the water, and we can have a special worship service) then to Capernaum (John 6:24) to visit the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt. 4:13-17). Then on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7) and to Tabgha – the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes – (Mark 6:34-44). We will then proceed to upper Galilee and the site of Peter’s confession (Matt. 16:16) at Caesarea Phillipi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12) the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We will follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the Sea. We will stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River we will spend some time celebrating special baptismal service, recalling how Jesus himself was baptized in the same place. Then after the service we return to our hotel for overnight.
Day 03: NAZARETH/ JERICHO/ JERUSALEM
Early morning departure to Cana and then on to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’s Fountain (Luke 4:16-22). We continue to Bethshean and then south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho where the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 17:1-6 and II Kings 2:19-22) and a commanding view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-11) and Elisha’s Fountain. Then up to Jerusalem through the Judean wilderness. Overnight at our hotel in the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Galilee in the footsteps of Jesus Tour - 1 Day
Our Day Trip Departs from either Haifa / Tiberia/ Acre. We will begin with a drive to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1) and then well continue to Cana (John 2); from Cana we will head to the Mt of Beatitudes (Matthew 5) and then on to Capernaum (the town of Jesus where you’ll visit the synagogue and the house of St. Peter) and Tabgha (here Jesus made the miracle of the fishes and loaves (Luke 9)).
From Tabgha, along the Sea of Galilee, to the Jordan River where you’ll visit the Baptismal Site.
We then proceed to drive under Mt. Tabor and you will see, as you drive, the Church of Transfiguration (Luke 9). Our journey will continue through the Jezreel Valley, passing by the place where the battle of Armageddon is prophesized to take place (Revelations 16:16) and then back to our Departure City.
Our price includes your guiding, transportation and all of your entrance fees. Lunch, personal expenses, travel insurance and your tip to your guide is not included in this fee.
Price : $550 for one to four people.
For each additional passenger the cost is an additional $60.
