“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 Rabbi Jeff Friedman & Children of Jacob for a Messianic Tour of
THE HOLY LAND
From a Jewish Perspective
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
Today our tour members meet at our International Airport for check in formalities. After we board our flight, dinner and breakfast are served aloft and we have time to rest.
Day 2 Arrive In Israel/ Caesarea Maritima/ Mt. Carmel/ Mt. of Beatitudes
You will be landing at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Following brief airport formalities, we board our motor coach and go to Caesarea Maritima. Travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Y’shua delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Overnight in Tiberius.
Day 3 Megiddo/ Nazareth Village/ Jordan River
Our tour continues to Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon. There will be time to visit the historical military fortress that controlled the highway between Egypt and Mesopotamia. See Nazareth Village, a representation of first century life in the Galilee. We proceed to the Jordan River where we will have an immersion service. We return to our hotel on the lovely shore of the Sea of Galilee for dinner and another overnight stay.
Day 4 Caesarea/ Golan/ Lebanese Border
Travel today to the Golan heights and visit Caesarea Phillipi. Travel to the
Lebanese border before returning to Tiberius for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Boat Ride/ Beit Shean/ Migdahl/ Capernaum/ Jerusalem
We will cruise across the Sea of Galilee. We will travel to the Jordan valley to vist Beit Shean, one of the Decapolis cities and the biggest remain of a complete Roman City. Afterwards, see the city of Migdahl, often identified as the home of Mary Magdalene. Travel to Capernaum, the town of Y’shua. Our first sight of the Golden City will be from the Mt. Of Olives area. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Day 6 Jerusalem
Today we will begin our day of touring at the Mount of Olives and descend on foot to the Garden of Gethsemane. Ancient olive trees stand there, some for more than 2000 years old. Next we visit the House of Caiaphas, where Y’shua was held the night before his crucifixion. Afterwards, we travel on to Mount Zion, King David’s Tomb, and the Upper Room. We will have a time to worship at the Western Wall, as well as a tour of the tunnels below the wall. Enjoy shopping time before we travel back to our hotel for dinner and another overnight stay.
Day 7 Dead Sea/ Masada/ Qumran
This morning we travel to Herod’s ancient fortess of Masada, which was built high atop a mountain on the edge of the Dead Sea. This afternoon we visit Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Today’s journey will end with time and relaxation on the shore of the Dead Sea. Dinner will be served at your hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 8 Mission Work/ Yad Vashem/ Museum/ Gaza Kibbutz
This morning enjoy time of service to a Jewish community. Visit the holocaust museum Yad Vashem. See the Jerusalem replica in the Museum, as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Experience life in Gaza through a visit to a Kibbutz.
Day 9 Old City Jerusalem/ Garden Tomb
Begin your last day of touring with a tour of Antonia Fortress. Afterwards you will travel to Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Afterwards see the Pools of Bethesda where the sick were healed. Continue to St. Anne’s Church, a medieval church in the Old City. Finish your day with a visit to the Garden Tomb, followed by a farewell dinner before an overnight flight home.
Day 10 Return to USA
Relax and reflect on your flight home.
Includes a trip to a synagogue and classes every night.
Contact Information
Jeff Friedman
Phone: (471) 631-1133
Email: rabbijefff@msn.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