“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
Join Clay Cunningham and Dr. Terry Carter in The Holy Land
Tour Dates: Dec 27, 2024 – Jan 3, 2025
Where Scripture Comes Alive!
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart USA.
Day 2 Arrive in The Holy Land
You will be landing at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Afterwards, we board our motor coach and go to our hotel on the beautiful Sea of Galilee. After we have checked into our hotel, we enjoy a dinner together and time to relax.
Day 3 Galilee
Lead worship as you take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Travel to Capernaum (Matt. 4: 13,23). Recall the sermon on the Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5-7). Tour Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9: 10-17). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy (John 21). Visit the Jordan River and have the chance for an optional baptism (Mark 1:5).
Day 4 Valley of Armageddon
Visit Caesarea where Paul was imprisoned (Acts 10, 23). Travel to Megiddo also known as Armageddon (Rev. 16). Read scripture in Cana, the site of Christ’s first miracle (John 2). Spend the afternoon visiting Mount Precipice.
Day 5 Dead Sea & Jerusalem
This morning we will drive to the Dead Sea. You will begin your day visiting Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. You will have time to relax on the shore of the Dead Sea. On your way to Jerusalem, you will visit the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Have dinner and overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Day 6 Old City of Jerusalem
Today you will begin your day at the Israel Museum. Next you will tour Mt. of Olives and descend on foot to the Garden of Gethsemane. You will visit the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was held the night before his crucifixion. Afterwards, you travel on to Mt. Zion and the Upper Room where you will have time for devotions and worship. Then visit Bethlehem where you will see the Church of the nativity, the Shephard’s field and the fields of Boaz and Ruth. Travel back to your hotel for dinner and another overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Day 7 Garden Tomb
You will start your day visiting the “Wailing Wall” and Mount Moriah, which is called Temple Mount. See the Antonia Fortress, the site of the trial of Jesus. You will walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. You will then do a Western Tunnel Tour. You will travel to the Garden Tomb where you will have worship service and communion. A farewell dinner will be served, and then we travel to Tel Aviv to board the overnight flight to the U.S.A.
Day 8 Return to USA
Relax and reflect on your flight home.
Tour Host Information:
Pastor Clay Cunningham
501-778-2271
clay.cunningham@fbcbenton.org
Travel with Friends:
501-379-9226
friends@travelwithfriends.com
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill