October 3

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.

October 4-6

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
• Mount Carmel
• Megiddo

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. Learn of ancient Jewish traditions in Capernaum’s 4th century synagogue. Gather on the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered millennia ago. And rededicate your faith while being baptized in 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)
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
• Tel Dan
• Mount Bental
• Baptism in the waters of the Jordan
• Caesarea Philippi

October 7-8

Lower Jordan River Valley & The Dead Sea

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. Journey into the wilderness of Ein Gedi, the rocky wilderness where David penned the Psalms. Open your Bible as your group takes turns sharing their favorite passages. 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. Enjoy relaxing in these mineral-rich waters.

Sites you'll see include:

• Belvoir Fortress
• Bet She'an (Roman decapolis city of Scythopolis)
• Qumran
• Dead Sea Swim
• Masada
• Ein Gedi

October 9-11

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 Judaism. 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 Jesus will walk through when He returns. Enjoy another delicious Mediterranean dinner recounting the day's adventures 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
• View Temple Mount
• Sisters 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
• Palm Sunday Road
• Dominus Flevit
• Garden of Gethsemane & Church of All Nations
• Garden Tomb
• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
• Friends of Zion Heritage Center

October 11

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.