May 5

Arrive in Israel

After passing through Ben Gurion Airport (voted one of the best in the world), you will meet your group and drive to Tiberias, the capital of Galilee. Share your first meal, and spend time getting to know one another. Explore Tiberias, a city with an impressive history and spiritual significance.

May 6-8

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:

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

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 where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, millennia ago. Rededicate your faith while being baptized in the waters of the Jordanas your entire group worships and praises God.

Sites you'll see include:

• Mount of Beatitudes
• Capernaum
• Magdala
• St. Peter’s Primacy
• Baptisms in the waters of the Jordan
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
• Tel Dan
• Mount Bental

May 9

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, laugh, share and enjoy fellowship in unique settings like Jericho, the world’s oldest city. After your group shares this experience, wrap up your evening with heartfelt worship and a timely message.

Sites you'll see include:

• Bet She'an
• Israel Museum: Model City & Dead Sea Scrolls
• Haas Promenade
• Qasr-al-Yahud

May 10-14

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

Judean Wilderness & Dead Sea Regions

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 tour with new friends by relaxing in these mineral-rich waters.

Sites you'll see include:

• Masada
• Qumran
• Ein Gedi
• Dead Sea

May 14

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.