December 1

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, also known as the Lake of Tiberias, where Jesus walked on water.

December 2-3

The Galilee, Golan Heights & Northern Boundary

Wake up to a sunrise on the Sea of Galilee and 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
• Nof Ginosar
• St. Peter’s Primacy
• Mount Precipice/ Nazareth
• Overlook
• Baptism in the waters of the Jordan
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
• Caesarea Philippi
• Tel Dan
• Mount Bental
• Nazareth Village

December 4

Central Coast & Jezreel Valley

Bond with your group as you explore 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 and enjoy invigorating conversations on Mount Carmel, where Elijah called down fire from heaven. And look out over the Valley of Armageddon (Megiddo), as you gain new insights.

Sites you'll see include:

• Caesarea by the Sea
• Mount Carmel
• Megiddo
• Israel Museum: Model City & Dead Sea Scrolls
• Book
• Haas Promenade

December 5-8

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, the holiest site in Jerusalem. Behold the famous Temple Mount, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and sing in the Upper Room. After exploring the Mount of Olives, 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. 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:

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

December 8

Night Departure

Actual departure time based on airline schedule.