9 Day Tour
Introducing the Holy Land
This tour will leave you amazed… so much packed into 9 days.
Day 1
Embark on the
Journey of a Lifetime
Depart from the US
Lodging
Plane
Day 2
Welcome
to Israel!
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Transfer to the Hotel
Lodging
Netanya
Day 3
From the Ancient
to the Future
Caesarea: Visit the ancient Roman capital, including Herod’s aqueducts, where Peter first shared the Gospel with the Gentiles and Apostle Paul gave his defense.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder and site of the final apocalypse.
Cana: Where Jesus turned water into wine.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder and site of the final apocalypse.
Cana: Where Jesus turned water into wine.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 4
The Golan Heights
& Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee
Tel Dan: Nature walk along the Dan River to the ancient Biblical city.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Peter’s Fish Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and symbolic dish.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount of Beatitudes: Drive by the site where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Magdala: The newly discovered port city from the times of Jesus.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Peter’s Fish Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and symbolic dish.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount of Beatitudes: Drive by the site where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Magdala: The newly discovered port city from the times of Jesus.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 5
Fountains of Blessing
Baptism: A baptism in the Jordan River.
Beit She’an: Fascinating remains of a Roman city.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
Beit She’an: Fascinating remains of a Roman city.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
Lodging
Dead Sea
Day 6
The Lowest Place on Earth
Masada: Herod’s mountain fortress.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Qumran: The caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Genesis Land: Walking the footsteps of Abraham.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Qumran: The caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Genesis Land: Walking the footsteps of Abraham.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 7
Jerusalem: The Eternal City
Western Wall & Tunnel: A place for prayer.
Pool of Bethesda: Site of healing waters.
The Church of Saint Anne: A place of worship.
Southern Steps: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Free time or Bethlehem: Explore the Holy City or visit the birthplace of Jesus.
Pool of Bethesda: Site of healing waters.
The Church of Saint Anne: A place of worship.
Southern Steps: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Free time or Bethlehem: Explore the Holy City or visit the birthplace of Jesus.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 8
Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps
Mount of Olives: The site from which Jesus ascended to heaven.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
Via Dolorosa: The Way of the Cross.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Traditional site of the Resurrection.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion.
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
Via Dolorosa: The Way of the Cross.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Traditional site of the Resurrection.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion.
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 9
Until Next Time
Depart from Israel and arrive home
10 Day Tour
Exploring Israel
This tour will leave you amazed… so much packed into 10 days.
Day 1
Embark on the
Journey of a Lifetime
Depart from the US
Lodging
Plane
Day 2
Welcome to Israel!
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Transfer to the Hotel
Lodging
Netanya
Day 3
From the Ancient to the Future
Caesarea: Visit the ancient Roman capital, including Herod’s aqueducts, where Peter first shared the Gospel with the Gentiles and Apostle Paul gave his defense.
Mount Carmel: Where Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba’al.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder, and site of the final apocalypse.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
The Well of Harod: Gideon’s spring, from the Book of Judges.
Mount Carmel: Where Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba’al.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder, and site of the final apocalypse.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
The Well of Harod: Gideon’s spring, from the Book of Judges.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 4
Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Mount of Beatitudes: Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Tabgha: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Baptism: A baptism in the Jordan River.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Mount of Beatitudes: Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Tabgha: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Baptism: A baptism in the Jordan River.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 5
The Golan Heights
Tel Dan: Nature walk along the Dan River to the ancient Biblical city.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Nimrod’s Castle: Drive by the impressive ancient fortress.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Nimrod’s Castle: Drive by the impressive ancient fortress.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 6
The Lowest Place on Earth
Beit She’an: Fascinating remains of a Roman city.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
Qumran: Drive by the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Masada: Herod’s mountain fortress.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
Qumran: Drive by the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Masada: Herod’s mountain fortress.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 7
Jerusalem: City of Kings and Prophets
Mount of Olives: The site from which Jesus ascended to heaven.
Palm Sunday Road: A spiritual journey in Jesus’ footsteps.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
City of David: Including Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Palm Sunday Road: A spiritual journey in Jesus’ footsteps.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
City of David: Including Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 8
The Eternal City
The Israel Museum: Home to a model of Second Temple Period Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Southern Steps: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Western Wall & Tunnel: A place for prayer.
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Yad Vashem: The national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Southern Steps: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Western Wall & Tunnel: A place for prayer.
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Yad Vashem: The national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 9
Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps
Pool of Bethesda: Site of healing waters.
The Church of Saint Anne: A place of worship.
The Temple Institute: Planning for the Third Temple.
Via Dolorosa: The Way of the Cross.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion.
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Traditional site of the Resurrection.
The Church of Saint Anne: A place of worship.
The Temple Institute: Planning for the Third Temple.
Via Dolorosa: The Way of the Cross.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion.
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Traditional site of the Resurrection.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 10
Until Next Time
Depart from Israel and arrive home
12 Day Tour
Epic Israel
This tour will leave you amazed… so much packed into 12 days.
Day 1
Embark on the
Journey of a Lifetime
Depart from the US
Lodging
Plane
Day 2
Welcome to Israel!
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Transfer to the Hotel
Lodging
Netanya
Day 3
From the Ancient to the Future
Caesarea: Visit the ancient Roman capital, including Herod’s aqueducts, where Peter first shared the Gospel with the Gentiles and Apostle Paul gave his defense.
Mount Carmel: Where Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba’al.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder, and site of the final apocalypse.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
Mount Carmel: Where Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba’al.
Megiddo: A fascinating archeological wonder, and site of the final apocalypse.
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 4
Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Mount of Beatitudes: Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Tabgha: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Baptism: A baptism in the Jordan River.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Mount of Beatitudes: Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
Capernaum: The home of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Tabgha: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Baptism: A baptism in the Jordan River.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 5
The Golan Heights
Tel Dan: Nature walk along the Dan River to the ancient Biblical city.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Nimrod’s Castle: Drive by the impressive ancient fortress.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Caesarea Philippi: Where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ.
Nimrod’s Castle: Drive by the impressive ancient fortress.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 6
Fountains of Blessing
Beit She’an: Fascinating remains of a Roman city.
The Well of Harod: Gideon’s spring, from the Book of Judges.
Sachne Pools: Referred to as the Garden of Eden in Israel.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
The Well of Harod: Gideon’s spring, from the Book of Judges.
Sachne Pools: Referred to as the Garden of Eden in Israel.
Dead Sea: Float in the mineral-rich salt waters.
Lodging
Dead Sea
Day 7
The Judean Desert
Masada: Herod’s mountain fortress.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Qumran: The caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Genesis Land: Walking the footsteps of the Biblical Patriarchs.
Ein Gedi: An oasis in the desert.
Qumran: The caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Genesis Land: Walking the footsteps of the Biblical Patriarchs.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 8
Jerusalem: City of Kings and Prophets
Mount of Olives: The site from which Jesus ascended to heaven.
Palm Sunday Road: A spiritual journey in Jesus’ footsteps.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
City of David: Including Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Western Wall & Tunnel: A place for prayer.
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Palm Sunday Road: A spiritual journey in Jesus’ footsteps.
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed on the eve of the Crucifixion.
City of David: Including Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Western Wall & Tunnel: A place for prayer.
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 9
The Road Through the Philistine Country
Philistine Region: Bring Biblical stories to life driving through this historic area.
Elah Valley: Where a young King David defeated Goliath.
View of Bethlehem: The birthplace of Jesus.
The Israel Museum: Home to a model of Second Temple Period Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Elah Valley: Where a young King David defeated Goliath.
View of Bethlehem: The birthplace of Jesus.
The Israel Museum: Home to a model of Second Temple Period Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 10
Finding Life in Ancient Stones
Pool of Bethesda: Site of healing waters.
The Church of Saint Anne: A Roman Catholic place of worship.
The Temple Institute: Bringing ancient worship to life.
Southern Steps and the Davidson Center: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Burnt House Museum: Connect to the destruction of Jerusalem.
Jewish Quarter: Explore the alleyways of the Old City.
The Church of Saint Anne: A Roman Catholic place of worship.
The Temple Institute: Bringing ancient worship to life.
Southern Steps and the Davidson Center: Step into the world of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
Burnt House Museum: Connect to the destruction of Jerusalem.
Jewish Quarter: Explore the alleyways of the Old City.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 11
Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps
Via Dolorosa: The Way of the Cross.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The tomb of Jesus.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
Free Time: Explore the Holy City.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The tomb of Jesus.
Calvary: The site of the Crucifixion
The Garden Tomb: The site of the Resurrection.
Free Time: Explore the Holy City.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 12
Until Next Time
Depart from Israel and arrive home
10 Day Tour for Returnees
Welcome Home
Day 1
Embark on the
Journey of a Lifetime
Depart from the US
Lodging
Plane
Day 2
Welcome to Israel!
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Transfer to the Hotel
Lodging
Tel Aviv
Day 3
Mountains and Mosaics
Nazareth Village: Where the life and times of Jesus come alive.
Mount Precipice: The Site of the Rejection of Jesus.
Sepphoris: The ancient Galilean capital.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Mount Precipice: The Site of the Rejection of Jesus.
Sepphoris: The ancient Galilean capital.
Mount Arbel: A breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 4
Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee
Magdala: The newly discovered port city from the times of Jesus.
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Peter’s Fish Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and symbolic dish.
Mensa Christi Church: Traditional site of the rock on which Jesus dined with his disciples in Nazareth after the Resurrection.
Bethsaida: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Sea of Galilee: Set sail on the sea where Jesus rescued his disciples.
Jesus Boat: The ancient vessel from the times of Jesus.
Peter’s Fish Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and symbolic dish.
Mensa Christi Church: Traditional site of the rock on which Jesus dined with his disciples in Nazareth after the Resurrection.
Bethsaida: Possible site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish.
Kursi: Where Jesus delivered the Demoniac.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 5
From Water to Land
The Well of Harod: Gideon’s spring, from the Book of Judges.
Qasr el Yahud: Baptism at the very site where Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
Genesis Land or Tree Planting: Walk the footsteps of Abraham in the Judean Desert or root yourself deep into the Holy Land.
Qasr el Yahud: Baptism at the very site where Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
Genesis Land or Tree Planting: Walk the footsteps of Abraham in the Judean Desert or root yourself deep into the Holy Land.
Lodging
Galilee
Day 6
Bringing the Scriptures to Life
Dig for a Day: Uncover the ancient secrets of the land in a hands-on archeological dig.
Tel Be’er Sheva: The remains of the biblical town of Beersheba, where Abraham dug his wells.
Tel Be’er Sheva: The remains of the biblical town of Beersheba, where Abraham dug his wells.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 7
Jerusalem: City of Kings and Prophets
City of David: Including Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Western Wall Tunnel: Uncover 2,000 years of ancient Jerusalem.
The Temple Institute: Planning for the Third Temple.
The Garden Tomb: Communion at the site of the Resurrection.
Shabbat of a Lifetime: Experience the unique atmosphere of the Jewish Sabbath in Jerusalem, including a traditional dinner with local families.
Western Wall Tunnel: Uncover 2,000 years of ancient Jerusalem.
The Temple Institute: Planning for the Third Temple.
The Garden Tomb: Communion at the site of the Resurrection.
Shabbat of a Lifetime: Experience the unique atmosphere of the Jewish Sabbath in Jerusalem, including a traditional dinner with local families.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 8
The Eternal City
Friends of Zion Museum: Experience the rebirth of the nation of Israel, and see the strength of the Jewish-Christian bond during a moving multi-media experience in Jerusalem.
Tower of David Night Spectacular: The story of ancient Jerusalem through light and music.
Tower of David Night Spectacular: The story of ancient Jerusalem through light and music.
Lodging
Jerusalem
Day 9
Finding Life in Ancient Stones
Old City: Explore the ancient alleyways.
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Yad Vashem: The national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Farewell Dinner
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
The Temple Mount: Site of the Temple.
Yad Vashem: The national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Farewell Dinner
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
Lodging
Plane
Day 10
Until Next Time
Depart from Israel and arrive home
Optional Additions
Deepen Your Experience
Whether your group is exploring the Holy Land for the first time or coming back for a new experience, consider adding some of these unique activities to your trip:
Magdala
Visit the newly discovered port city from the times of Jesus on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Friends of Zion Museum
Experience the rebirth of the nation of Israel, and see the strength of the Jewish-Christian bond during a moving multi-media experience in Jerusalem.
The Biblical Heartland
Bring the Scriptures to life in Shiloh, the Home of the Tabernacle, and at the Shechem panorama, overlooking Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal.
Shabbat of a Lifetime
Experience the unique atmosphere of the Jewish Sabbath in Jerusalem, including a traditional dinner with local families.
Tree Planting
Root yourself deep in the Holy Land and leave an eternal mark.
Dig for a Day
Uncover the ancient secrets of the land in a hands-on archeological dig.
Petra Extension
Israel and Beyond
Day 1
Welcome to Israel!
Transfer to Sde Dov or Ben Gurion Airport for a domestic flight to Eilat.
Lodging
Plane
Day 2
Exploring Jordan
Enter Jordan via the Arava Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing and meet your Jordanian guide.
Drive to the ancient city of Petra, carved into the red mountains of the Jordan desert.
Walk the famous Al-Siq, a narrow gorge with a winding trail, ending at the legendary Treasury Monument.
Explore the sites along the dry riverbed, including the Amphitheatre, Kings’ Tombs, and Roman Market Road.
Travel back to the border for a short tour of Aqaba (time permitting).
Border crossing and transfer back to Eilat.
Drive to the ancient city of Petra, carved into the red mountains of the Jordan desert.
Walk the famous Al-Siq, a narrow gorge with a winding trail, ending at the legendary Treasury Monument.
Explore the sites along the dry riverbed, including the Amphitheatre, Kings’ Tombs, and Roman Market Road.
Travel back to the border for a short tour of Aqaba (time permitting).
Border crossing and transfer back to Eilat.
Lodging
Eilat
Day 3
Fun in the Sun in Eilat
Free day to take in the beautiful views, enjoy the watersports, and walk the lively boardwalk in Israel’s southernmost city.
Lodging
Eilat
Day 10
Until Next Time
Domestic flight from Eilat to Ben Gurion Airport and depart from Israel