June 17

Arrive in Tel Aviv

The modern metropolis of Tel Aviv overlooks the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline. After passing through Ben Gurion Airport (voted one of the best in the world), you will meet your group, share your first meal and spend time getting to know one another. Built on the ancient port of Jaffa, where Peter had his rooftop vision, Tel Aviv is home to one of the oldest harbors in the world.

June 18

Central Coast & Jezreel Valley

Worship and bond with your group as you get to know this lush valley, which produces much of the fresh fruit and vegetables you’ll enjoy every day of your tour. Visit Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth. Encounter God on Mount Carmel, where Elijah called down fire from heaven. And look out over the Valley of Armageddon (Megiddo), as you gain new insights into biblical prophecy.

Sites you'll see include:

• Mount Precipice / Nazareth Overlook
• Nazareth Village
• Megiddo
• Mount Carmel
• Caesarea by the Sea

June 19-20

The Galilee, Golan Heights, & Northern Boundary

Wake up to a sunrise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. Then sail these same waters in a first century replica boat. Gather on the Mount of Beatitudes with praise and music where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, millennia ago. And view the waters of the Jordan as your entire group worships and praises God.

Sites you'll see include:

• Mount of Beatitudes
• Capernaum
• Magdala
• Nof Ginosar (Jesus Boat Museum)
• Baptism in the waters of the Jordan
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
• Caesarea Philippi
• Tel Dan
• Mount Bental

June 21

Lower Jordan River Valley

Tour the ancient Roman ruins of this desert oasis as you learn little known facts about its fortresses and walled cities, like Bet She’an. Then, share and enjoy fellowship in unique settings like archaeological site, Qumran.

Sites you'll see include:

• Bet She'an (Roman decapolis city of Scythopolis)
• Jericho Tel
• Israel Museum: Model City & Dead Sea Scrolls
• Haas Promenade

June 22-25

Jerusalem and the Old City

Walk the gold stone streets of Old City Jerusalem and meet Israelis shopping with you in the marketplace. Leave your own prayer at the Western Wall as you stand beside God’s chosen people at the holiest site in Jerusalem. Behold the famous Temple Mount; pray in the Garden of Gethsemane; sing in the Upper Room. Stand on the Mount of Olives and gaze at the gate that Jesus will walk through when He returns. Enjoy another delicious Mediterranean dinner recounting the day’s adventure with new friends.

Sites you'll see include:

• Southern Steps
• Davidson Center
• Western Wall & Plaza
• Jewish Quarter & Cardo
• Arab Quarter
• Christian Quarter
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Via Dolorosa
• Sister's of Zion
• Saint Anne’s Church
• Pool of Bethesda
• Armenian Quarter
• Mount Zion
• Upper Room
• Saint Peter's in Gallicantu
• City of David
• Mount of Olives
• View Temple Mount
• Palm Sunday Road
• Dominus Flevit
• Garden of Gethsemane & Church of All Nations
• Garden Tomb
• Friends of Zion Heritage Center
• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)

Judean Wilderness & The Dead Sea

Journey into the wilderness of Ein Gedi, the rocky wilderness where David penned the Psalms. Get a bird’s eye view from the famous Fortress of Masada. Then, enjoy the beautiful descent down to the lowest point on Earth: the Dead Sea. Conclude your time with new friends by relaxing in these mineral-rich waters. Then celebrate what God has done during your tour with a time of testimony and praise.

Sites you'll see include:

• Qasr al-Yahud (Jesus Baptismal Site)
• Masada
• Qumran
• Ein Gedi
• Dead Sea & Swim

Bethlehem

Venture into the birthplace of your Savior as you set foot in this “little town” now famous the world over. Visit the Church of the Nativity, where a house of worship has stood since Constantine built a chapel here in the 4th century. Eat and browse in the bustling plaza of Manger Square. Look out over the picturesque Shepherd’s Field. Relive the account of Christ’s birth in a way you never have before—and worship Jesus where He began His life on earth.

• Church of the Nativity
• Manger Square
• Shepherd's Field

June 25

Night Departure