April 27

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.

April 28 - May 1

Central Coast & Jezreel Valley

Worship and fellowship 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

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 Jordan as your entire group praises God.

Sites you'll see include:

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

May 2-5

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
• Davidson Center
• Western Wall & Plaza
• Jewish Quarter & Cardo
• Arab Quarter
• Christian Quarter
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Via Dolorosa
• 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
• Temple Mount View
• Palm Sunday Road
• Haas Promenade
• Dominus Flevit
• Garden of Gethsemane & Church of All Nations
• Garden Tomb
• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
• Friends of Zion Heritage Center
• Antonia Fortress
• Israel Museum: Model City & Shrine of the Book

Judean Wilderness & Dead Sea Regions

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. Relax with new friends in these mineral-rich waters.

Sites you'll see include:

• Masada
• Qumran
• Ein Gedi
• Dead Sea & Swim

Bethlehem

Venture into the birthplace of Jesus 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 and relive the account of Christ’s birth in a way you never have before. Reflect on the thought-provoking broadcasts and conversations you’ve experienced in Israel.

Sites you'll see include:

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

May 5

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.