Day 1 Fly to Israel
Today, embark on a journey to the Holy Land, and prepare yourself for a lifechanging experience. Tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked!

Day 2 Arrive Israel (D)
Meet your local Israeli guide who will accompany you throughout your entire stay. Travel northward to your hotel near the coastal area of Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free to walk along the Mediterranean and relax.

Day 3 Caesarea / Mt. Caramel / Nazareth / Sea of Galilee (B, D)
Travel along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea where Peter was baptized. Then, journey to Mt. Caramel and on to Megiddo where archeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. Continue on to Cana and Nazareth where costumed guides will recreate biblical times. Spend two nights in the Tiberius area on the Sea of Galilee.

Day 4 Capernaum / Caesarea / Sermon on the Mount Site / Sea of Galilee Cruise (B, D)
Today, visit Caesarea, the site of Peter’s confession, and also Capernaum and the ancient synagogue as well as Peter’s home. Travel onto the site of the Sermon on the Mount where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish occurred. This evening, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee.

Day 5 Jordan River Baptism Site / Dead Sea (B, D)
Begin your day with a visit to the Jordan River Baptismal Site. Also today, see the Ruins of Scythopolis in the Jordan valley. A huge number of Roman Byzantine Ruins have been uncovered. You’ll see the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey,” and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. Overnight at the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth.

Day 6 Fortress of Masada / Dead Sea Scrolls Cave / Abraham’s Tent Dinner (B, D)
Take a cable car ride to the mountain-top Fortress of Masada. Then, proceed to Ein Gedi where it’s said that David hid from Saul. Visit the Qumran Cave where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Later this evening, enjoy a dinner in Abraham’s Tent and relive the life and times of the

patriarchs. Lodging for the next four nights will be in Jerusalem.

Day 7 Jerusalem / Holocaust Museum (B, D)
Visit the Upper Room just outside the Zion Gate as well as time to visit the Israeli Museum and see collections of centuries old artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls. Walk through an accurately-detailed model of biblical Jerusalem and conclude your day with a visit to the Holocaust Museum.

Day 8 Mount of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane / House of Caiaphas / The Wailing Wall (B, D)
Step back into biblical times in the life of Jesus today. You’ll have a panoramic view of the city from atop the Mount of Olives. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the House of Caiaphas and walk in Jesus’ steps to visit the Wailing Wall. The Rabbinical Tunnels will lead you through the Second Temple Era and provide an understanding of the amazing construction of the Temple Mount. See the Pool of Bethesda, Steven’s Gate, and St. Ann’s Church.

Day 9 Way of Suffering / Garden Tomb / Optional Tour To Bethlehem (B, D)
See the actual place of the crucifixion of Jesus and the burial area. The climax of your day is a visit to Golgotha and the Garden Tomb. See the area where Jesus drove out the vendors at the Temple Mount. This afternoon, you may choose to shop the city marketplace or take an optional tour to Bethlehem.

Day 10 Travel Home (B)
It’s been an awesome journey into the biblical past where you “walked the walk” at the places you’ve read so much about. This wasn’t just a trip, it was an indelible experience to be treasured for a lifetime.

Important Note: Although this itinerary obviously emphasizes the spiritual aspect of this marvelous country, the guides are experts in, and passionate about, the miracle of the return of the Jews and the restoration of the State of Israel. This fact, along with many modern-day topics (military, political, education and other cultural aspects), will be woven into the commentary in order to provide you well-rounded information.