The Holy Land in 8 days. Fast and fun without sacrificing the experience of a lifetime!

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

Relax and rest on your flight from the USA.

Day 2 Arrive in Israel

Arrive in Israel

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 Sea of Galilee/ Boat Ride/ Capernaum/ Jordan River

Sea of Galilee/ Boat Ride/ Capernaum/ Jordan River

We rise early this morning to view the beautiful shore of the Sea of Galilee. After breakfast, we travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. We will cruise across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum. After our visit to the ruins of the 3rd century synagogue, we will proceed to Tabgha, the place of multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. A delicious St. Peter’s fish luncheon will be waiting for us at a famous resort along the Galilean seashore. Immediately following this meal we proceed to the Jordan River where we will have the chance for an optional baptism. We return to our hotel for dinner and another overnight stay.

Day 4 Caesarea/ Megiddo/ Nazareth/ Mount Carmel/ Jerusalem

Caesarea/ Megiddo/ Nazareth/ Mount Carmel/ Jerusalem

This morning we begin our day along the coastal plain and the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea; this ancient port was built by Herod the Great. It was here that the first Gentile, Cornelius the Centurion, and his household were baptized. Our tour continues to Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon. This will be a highlight in our journey, since a worship service will be held in this prophetic spot. There will be time to visit the historical military fortress that controlled the highway between Egypt and Mesopotamia. We will see the excavation and museum showing how this famous hill served such an important function in the wars of antiquity. We continue on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home. Travel to the top of Mount Carmel continue traveling to Jerusalem.

Day 5 Mount of Olives/ Mount Zion/ Upper Room/ Qumran

Mount of Olives/ Mount Zion/ Upper Room/ Qumran

Today we will begin our day of touring at the Mt. Of Olives and descend on foot to the Garden of Gethsemane. Ancient olive trees stand there, some for more than 2000 years. Next we visit the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was held the night before his crucifixion. Afterwards, we travel on to Mt. Zion and the Upper Room where we will have time for devotions and worship. 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. We travel hack to our hotel for dinner and another overnight stay in Jerusalem.

Day 6 Bethlehem/ Via Dolorosa/ Western Wall/ Garden Tomb

Bethlehem/ Via Dolorosa/ Western Wall/ Garden Tomb

Visit Bethlehem where you will see the Church of the Nativity, the Shepherd’s field and the fields of Boaz and Ruth. Today we will travel back-ward 2,000 years as we take a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. We begin at the remains of the Antonia Fortress, the site of the trial of Jesus. We will walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Jewish Quarter, then on to the “Wailing Wall” and Mount Moriah, which is called Temple Mount. We will travel to the Garden Tomb where you will have worship service and communion; this will be a truly memorable time on your tour. A farewell dinner will be served, and then we travel to Tel Aviv to board the overnight flight to the U.S.A.

Day 7 Jerusalem/Overnight Flight to USA

Jerusalem/Overnight Flight to USA

Enjoy a day in the Golden City. 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

Return to USA

Relax and reflect on your flight home.