“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
11-Day Italy Tour with Chaplain Aaron Meadows and Reverend Neal Woods
Tour Dates: May 6, 2024 – May 16, 2024
Expereince the history and food of Italy, a country known for its exquisite culture!
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- 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
Relax and rest on your flight from the USA.
Day 2 Arrival in Rome
Upon arrival we will be met by our tour guide and transfer to our hotel.
Enjoy a free afternoon.
Day 3 Rome
Visit Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Basilica, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain Pantheon, and Navona Sp.
Day 4 Imperial Rome
Tour Imperial Rome with Baths of Caracalla, the Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, Colosseum, Arch of Titus, Arch of Constantine, St. Peter in Chains, Capitolium, and Piazza Venezia.
Day 5 Rome to Florence
Depart to Florence. Stop in Assisi for a visit of Basiclica of St. Francis and Basilica Santa Maria Degli Angeli. Continue to Florence.
Day 6 Florence
Enjoy a morning walking tour of Florence including Accademia Gallery, Duomo, Battistero, Giotto's Tower, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce. Visit the Accademia to admire Michelangelo's works.
Day 7 Pisa and Lucca
Enjoy the beauty of Lucca. Travel to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli.
Day 8 Tuscany
Travel by bus to Tuscany and visit a Chianti Wine Farm where you will enjoy a wine tasting and cooking class.
Day 9 Venice
Travel to Modena for a baslamic vinegar tasting and lunch. Arrive in Venice and enjoy a relaxing waterraxi rdie to your hotel.
Day 10 Venice
Cruise on a private boat around Venice. Enjoy a guided tour to see St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Clock Tower, Grand Canal.
Day 11 Return to the US
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