January 24

Arrive in Tel Aviv

The modern metropolis of Tel Aviv overlooks the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline. 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. After passing through the Ben Gurion Airport (voted one of the best in the world), meet the other pastors in your group and share your first delicious meal as you partake in invigorating conversations.

January 25-27

Central Coast & Jezreel Valley

Fellowship with like-minded leaders 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

Galilee Region

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. Imagine bringing your church here to preach where Jesus preached.

Sites you'll see include:

• Mount of Beatitudes
• Capernaum
• St. Peter's Primacy
• Magdala
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
• Baptisms in the Waters of the Jordan

Lower Jordan River Valley & Samaria

Journey through Samaria to Tel Shiloh, the site of the Tabernacle and the center of Jewish life for hundreds of years before the building of the Temple in Jerusalem. Then laugh, share and enjoy fellowship as you view unique sites and settings along the Jordan River like Jericho, the world’s oldest city, and Qasr El Yahud, the traditional site where John baptized Jesus at the start of his ministry.

Sites you'll see include:

• Shiloh
• Qasr-al-Yahud
• Israel Museum: Model City & Shrine of the Book
• Haas Promenade

January 28-30

Jerusalem & The Old City

Walk the gold stone streets of Old City Jerusalem and meet locals 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
• Western Wall & Plaza
• Jewish Quarter & Cardo
• Upper Room
• Davidson Center
• City of David
• 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
• Bethlehem

January 30

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.