October 11

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. Look over the Sea of Galilee, the Lake of Tiberias.

October 12-15

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
• Caesarea by the Sea
• Mount Carmel
• Megiddo

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

October 16-19

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; sing in the Upper Room. Stand on the Mount of Olives and gaze at the gate Jesus will walk through when He returns. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean dinners recounting the tour'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
• Sisters of Zion
• Cardo
• 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
• Israel Museum: Model City & Shrine of the Book
• Dominus Flevit
• Garden of Gethsemane (Private Garden)
• Church of All Nations
• Garden Tomb
• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
• Friends of Zion Heritage Center
• Antonia Fortress
• Haas Promenade

Judean Wilderness & Dead Sea Regions

Journey into the wilderness of Ein Gedi. In this rocky refuge, 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. Relax with new friends in these mineral-rich waters. Then celebrate all God is doing with a time of testimony and praise.

Sites you'll see include:

• Masada
• Ein Gedi
• Dead Sea Swim
• Qumran

October 19

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.