*Itinerary subject to change while touring for the best interest of the group

Day 1 – Departure

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Today we embark on our Journey to the land of Israel. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight… tomorrow you will be walking where Yeshua (Jesus) walked!

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Day 3 – From the Mediterranean to the Galil (Galilee)

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After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea Maritime. This is one of seven palaces built by King Herod.  It was here Shimon Kefa (Peter) first shared the gospel with Gentiles, and where Cornelius was immersed. This headquarter of Pontius Pilate was also where the apostle Paul was imprisoned for two years and preached to King Agrippa II. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre which can seat nearly 5000 people, a hippodrome, where roman chariot races and other games took place, a film on the history and the remains of this famous port city and aqueduct.  

We will then journey on to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Our lunch will be at a colorful Druze village.

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Day 4 – Yeshua’s Ministry in the Galil

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On top of the Mt. of Beatitudes we will hear some of the greatest sermon ever given. The breeze may be

more than wind at this incredible moment in your journey.

As we go to the ancient port of Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene,

we will get to take in the recent excavation of a first century Synagogue

and well preserved village. Magdala is one of the most interesting

Biblical sites in Israel. Later in the afternoon we will visit a kibbutz and

set out on the Sea of Galilee for a most memorable time on the water. 

Then back to the hotel  for dinner and an evening guest who may surprise us.

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Day 5 – North to the Golan Heights and the Headwaters of the Jordan

Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two valuable northern sites. At Tel Dan we see two different time periods. One of promise and one of paganism. An ancient gate, over 4000 years old, has been located and exposed. This is the ancient place where Abraham encountered the people of Cannon when he entered the promise land. Later this same city would be where the tribe of Dan fell into pagan worship and Israel fell from the L-rd.

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Also, here we see the headwaters of the Jordan river.

Beautiful.

 

Then we go to Caesarea Philippi which is also the site of Shimon Kefa’s (Peter’s) Confession.  Here we see how paganism had grown and at the “gates of hades”, Shimon has the revelation from G-d that Yeshua is the promised Messiah. Here the claim is made that the “gates of Hades” will not prevail. From there we travel to the top of Mt. Bental and look over into Syria and the Damascus road. See the miralce of G-d as he saved Israel again in the 67’ war. Each trip is a little different but on this day we always try to stop by a local oil factory or winery as time permits for a local flavored tour.

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Day 6 – Galil to the Judean Desert

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We begin the day traveling southward to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean.  

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We pass ancient Jericho, viewing from a distance this city famed as the oldest in the world, before coming to the  Jordan River (Queser El Yehud), the Israeli side of Bethany.  Beyond the Jordan, the place where Yeshua (Jesus) was  immersed, where Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan as  well as the area where the children of Israel led by Joshua  entered the Promised land. Here you will have an                         opportunity to be immersed just as Yeshua was.

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We head to Masada. Here we will enjoy a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress. At the top we will tour the ruins of another of Herods ancient palaces. This was the place of last stand for the Jews from 67-70 CE. Your view will be amazing, your mind will be shocked at the buildings and palaces and your heart will be emotional as you hear of the events that took place on this great mountain.

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​We end our day checking into a luxury resort on the Dead Sea. Spend time in the spa and enjoy

a relaxing float in the Dead Sea before dinner.

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Day 7 – Judean Desert up to Jerusalem

After a wonderul nights rest we move north to Ein Gedi,

"Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the

Dead Sea.

Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of

water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant

plants and date palm groves. This is where King David

hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies

of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King

Jehoshaphat.

Next, we pass by the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This afternoon we go to Abrahams Tent and revisit life in the time of the Patriarchs. Here, complete with costumes, dramatic presentation, and camel rides we enjoy a delicious meal in a desert tent.

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Next, we go up to Jerusalem. Our bus will take us to several amazing vantage points to see the city of David, the city of G-d. We will travel by the US Embassy and if permitted stop for a picture. The Haas Promenade will provide great photos of these first moments in Jerusalem.  We walk where Yeshua (Jesus) walked, beginning with a panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem from atop the Mt. of Olives, the site where Yeshua (Jesus) will return.

Then on to the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? Walking between the ancient olive trees, read Yeshua’s (Jesus’) prayer and take time for personal reflection. We continue this reflective time by going to the famous Western Wall. Here you will touch the remnant of the ancient city and a wall where you can join the millions who have touched and prayed here. A holy site it most assuredly is.  We then check in to our hotel and enjoy dinner together.

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Day 8 – Jerusalem Yesterday and Today  

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Today an interesting and educational time awaits us at the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of centuries-old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and then a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem will give a view to the past. We will walk through the streets that Messiah walked and see the places of many miracles, such as the pools of Bethesda. Then on to the birthplace of Messiah, Bethlehem. We will come back to enjoy a special evening together at our hotel. 

 

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Day 9 –  Power of Jerusalem

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After breakfast, we travel to the Temple Mount (subject to availability). Here centuries ago the temple of Solomon and the Temple of Herod once stood. Here Yeshua spoke. From there we go beneath this great place. Below the Western Wall is a series of tunnels once used by rabbis of the first and even earlier centuries. We will walk these tunnels and be brought to the closest point allowed in the temple area to where the Holy of Holies once stood. Even more, we will be near the spot where Abraham and Isaac ascended the hill called Mt. Moriah. This place is special.

Then we walk across the street to the City of David. It was here where the ancient king first built his city. We will see the palace and remains of quarters. We will see a film explaining the layout and growth of the ancient city. We will go to the pool where the first waters first came. We will walk through the dry tunnel.

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We will then go to the Ancient Southern Steps. Here excavation has unearthed Solomon era mikvah’s. Here we see the steps that Yeshua would have ascended to enter the Temple areas. Here we see where he and many others have spoken and given their word to the people. A film is also shown giving us a true understanding of this powerful place.

In the afternoon we go to Yad Vashem. A sobering reminder of the holocaust and its atrocities. May we never forget. We then return to the hotel for dinner and a special evening.

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Day 10 – Jerusalem

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We begin this final day of touring at the Wol Museum. Here is the home of a first century High Priest and his servants. Also is a courtyard that many believe is the very place Peter denied knowing the L-rd. We will spend some time in the old city, the Jewish Quarter and the Cardo for shopping and lunch.

Then we head to Golgotha, the place of the skull and possible crucifixion spot of Yeshua. We end our tour at the Garden Tomb where we will hear history and passion about the temporary resting place of Yeshua. We shall have Zikaron (Remembrance, Communion) together and you will receive an olive wood cup to take home with you. Then dinner, shower and rest before leaving for Tel Aviv to fly home.

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Day 11: Arrive Home

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Arrive in America and begin to unpack all that G-d did on the Journey of a Lifetime. Welcome Home!