Bible Journeys

Israel & Palestine Tour

from a Christian Perspective

10 Days / 8 Nights

Operates All Year

 

Christians from around the world come to the Holy Land each year to experience the most popular sites from the life of Christ.  This 10-Day program visits Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, and other major points of interest from His life.  Key landmarks include the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, the Mount of Olives, the Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Carmel, and important places in Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, the Via Dolorosa, and many others.  This tour will enrich your mind and your life by allowing you to experience the Holy Places you have come to know through your Bible studies.  The Biblical references we will provide you allow you to prepare for this journey that will change your life forever!

Sample Group Itinerary 


Day 1  -  Depart USAView Toward Jerusalem from Mt. of Olives 
Depart the USA via overnight flight destined for Tel Aviv.

Day 2  -  Arrive Tel Aviv  -  Jerusalem
Arrival at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport, where we are met by our Tour Director.  We drive to Jerusalem, where we spend the next five nights.  Dinner at the hotel.  (D)

Day 3  -  Jerusalem  -  Mount of Olives  -  Jerusalem
This morning we begin our enlightening tour of the Holy Land with a trip to the Mount of Olives, where we can appreciate a spectacular view of the “Golden City” of Jerusalem.  We’ll visit the Church of Pater Noster and the Chapel of Ascension.  Then we walk the “Palm Sunday
Road” to reach the Chapel of Dominus FlevitJerusalem - St. Anne's Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.  We continue
to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, commemorating the Agony in the Garden.  This afternoon we’ll visit the Old City of Jerusalem, and walk its winding streets.  We’ll visit the Church of St. Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, the Chapel of Flagellation, Lithostrotos, and the Ecce Homo Arch.  We’ll proceed along the Via Dolorosa (the “Way of the Cross”) to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  (B,D)

Day 4  -  Jerusalem  -  Bethlehem  -  Jerusalem
This morning we proceed to the Haas Promenade, where we enjoy a panoramic view of both the Old and New City.  Then we continue to Bethlehem, where we visit the Church of the
NativityBethlehem - Church of the Nativity, the Manger, the Church of St. Catherine, Grotto of St. Jerome, and the Shepherd’s
Fields.  Returning to Jerusalem, we travel to the New City to visit the Temple Model, a scale model of Jerusalem as it was during the time of Jesus.  We proceed past the Israeli Knesset (Parliament), to the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed.  We also stop at the Hadassah Medical Center to see the famous stained-glass windows, designed by Chagall, representing the 12 Tribes of Israel.  (B,D)

Day 5  -  Jerusalem
This morning we continue exploring the Old City of Jerusalem, including the Dome of the Rock at the Temple AreaSt. Peter's Church in Gallicantu, the Al Aqsa Mosque, and the Wailing Wall.  We’ll stand in the Upper Room, where Jesus ate the Last Supper with His disciples.  Then we’ll see the Dormition Abbey, the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, commemorating Peter’s triple rejection of Jesus, and King David’s Tomb.  This afternoon will be free to further explore Jerusalem on your own.  (B,D)

Day 6  -  Jerusalem  -  Bethany  -  Dead Sea  -  Jericho  -  Jerusalem
This morning we drive to Bethany, site of the house of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.  We continue along the Dead Sea, and ascend via a cable car to Massada.  We proceed to the
Ein Gedi Oasis on the Dead Sea, which is the lowest spot on earth.  Massada & View Toward Dead SeaThen it’s on to Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.  We drive on to ancient Jericho.  We’ll enjoy a great view of Elisha’s Fountain and the Mount of Temptation, before returning to Jerusalem.  (B,D)

Day 7  -  Jerusalem  -  Tiberias
We depart Jerusalem, and travel north past Biblical sites such as Bethel, Shilo and Lebona.  We stop at Nablus to visit Jacob’s Well, and to view Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerazim.  We continue to Megiddo, the Armageddon of the Book of Revelations, where it is said that the final battle between good and evil will occur.  We proceed to the Sea of Galilee, and visit the baptismal site by the River Jordan.  On arrival in Tiberias we check-in at our hotel and have dinner.  (B,D)Sea of Galilee from Tiberias

Day 8  -  Tiberias  -  Capernaum  -  Tabgha  -  Mount of the Beatitudes  -  Golan Heights  -  Tiberias
An enjoyable boat ride takes us across the Sea of Galilee to the Kibbutz Nof Ginosar.  We’ll see a well-preserved, 2000-year-old boat uncovered here.  Then on to Capernaum, the home of Jesus during His ministry.  We visit the synagogue where He taught, and then drive to Tabgha, the site of the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes.  Drive on to the Mount of the Beatitudes and visit the site of the Sermon on the Mount.  Continue to Hazor, a city rebuilt by King Solomon.  We ascend the Golan Heights to visit Caesarea Philippi, at the foot ofMount of the Beatitudes
Mt. Herman.  (B,D)

Day 9  -  Tiberias  -  Cana of Galilee  -  Nazareth  -  Mount Carmel  -  Haifa  -  Caesarea  -  Tel Aviv
We drive to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed the first miracle – turning water into wine at the wedding feast.  Continue to Nazareth to visit the Annunciation Church, Joseph’s Workshop, and Mary’s Well.  On the way to Haifa we ascend Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the sea and port.  Continue to Caesarea, and via the Sharon Valley to reach Tel Aviv, where we have a farewell dinner and overnight.  (B,D)Haifa & the Bay from Mt. Carmel

Day 10  -  Tel Aviv to USA
This morning we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport, where we board our return flight back to the USA.  We arrive back home the same day.  (B)


Included Meal Codes:
B  -  Breakfast
D  -  Dinner.


Tour Price Includes:
• Round-Trip Airfare from USA to Tel Aviv
• Hotel Accommodations for 8 nights
• Land transportation by modern vehicles
• Breakfast and Dinner daily, on a table d’hote basis
• Sightseeing as indicated, including the services of expert local English-speaking Biblical guides
• Admission fees for included visits

Tour Price Does Not Include:
• Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, and other fees applicable to the airfare
• Tips to guides and driver
• Excess baggage fees
• Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, internet access fees, laundry, etc.

 

 

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