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Holy Land Tour: How to Plan an Unforgettable Journey

Catholic Holy Land Tour Adventure - visit the Holy Sepulchre and other wonders

Find Out Everything You Need to Go on a Spiritual Trip to the Holy Land

Did you ever dream of walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ? There is nothing better than seeing the sites from the Old and New Testament with your own eyes. A Holy Land tour may be the perfect way to do so. Going on a Holy Land tour with a local, professional guide that has dedicated her/his life to learning about the Holy Land can be a great way to learn more and make the most out of your visit to Israel. Though this can be done on a private basis, you can also organize your own group and go on this journey with your own spiritual community.

To help you start planning, we’ve made a list of the top 10 tips you must know before visiting.

1. What are the Must See Sites in the Holy Land?

There are so many significant sites to visit during your tour to Israel. With so many options, it can get pretty difficult to choose, but don’t worry – we’ve made a list of 11 sites you must visit.

Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation is an important place to Christians from different denominations and should not be missed, as Jesus of Nazareth spent a lot of time in this area.

Cana is famous as it is the place where the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine took place. Additionally, it is home to the popular “Wedding Church” where many happy couples renew their vows to this day.

Magdala is the place where Mary Magdalene was born. It is now possible to visit the remains of the ancient city and feel what it was like to live during Jesus’s time.

Mt. Beatitudes , where Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount”, also offers a beautiful view of the area. Look around and enjoy the view Jesus saw with his own eyes when giving the sermon!

Mt. Tabor , on the top of this beautiful mountain, is The Church of Transfiguration. It was built in honor of the transfiguration of Jesus himself, which according to tradition, took place right there.

Jericho is perhaps the oldest city in the world, located in the scenic Judean Desert. This is the place where the devil attempted to tempt Jesus Christ. Don’t miss the opportunity to ascend Mt. Temptation and witness it with your own eyes.

Bethlehem is a must. The Church of Nativity located at Manger Square is said to be built right where Jesus was born.

Mt. Olives is a cemetery that once was covered in olive groves. Now, it overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem and offer a breath-taking panoramic view of the city.

The Garden of Gethsemane is the very place where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion.

Via Dolorosa , the Stations of the Cross, is where you will literally walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Make your way past the very places Jesus saw on his way to the cross.

Church of the Holy Sepulcher , where Jesus was crucified, is another site to visit when in Jerusalem.

2. What Hotels are Best Suited for Pilgrims?

No tour can be complete without the right accommodation. Choosing the right hotels is a crucial part of any tour and can add a lot to the experience.

So what would our team recommend? There are many good accommodation options to choose from. If you would like to stay at traditional hotels, check out our post about hotel classes in Israel . If you would like a more authentic pilgrimage experience, these are our top 3 choices:

Magdala Guesthouse

The Magdala Guesthouse is located in beautiful Magdala and offers a pleasant home to any pilgrim.

Mt. Beatitudes Guesthouse

Clean, calm and full of kindness – this is a lovely way of experiencing the Galilee.

Notre Dame of Jerusalem

What better way is there to experience a historical city than to stay at a historical building? Notre Dame of Jerusalem has been welcoming guests since the end of the 19th century. Many pilgrims enjoyed the guesthouse’s hospitality and its excellent location, right next to the Old City’s walls and the New Gate.

3. How to Decide on your Group’s Size

We offer both Private Holy Land Tours for small group and individuals, as well as an option to organize a group and visit with your church and community. A private tour option is most recommended for couples and families, as it gives more flexibility when choosing sites to visit and determining a certain pace. Bigger groups, on the other hand, though less flexible, are often very meaningful for the participants. It lets a community unite in a beautiful, mutual experience, which is different than the regular routine at home.

Once you decide which option suits you best, simply contact our team and one of our experts would love to assist with organizing a tour for you and your loved ones.

4. Guides and Spiritual Leaders

We recommend that the group come with its own pastor/leader rather than searching for a local one. This will ensure that you will be accompanied by your own spiritual leader who resonates with you. It gives your Holy Land tour a warmer feel. Additionally, you will not need to depend on local clergyman in case you would like to have a Mass, baptize in the Jordan River or renew your vows in Cana.

5. How to Book Masses in the Holy Land

The one crucial factor to booking masses is very simple: book in advance to secure availability at your preferred churches. From our experience, masses are booked many months prior to arrival and availability becomes quite scarce as your arrival grows nearer.

Baptize at the Yardenit baptismal site at the Galilee Sea as part of your Holy Land journey.

The Galilee Sea, Israel

6. Where is the best Baptism Site?

A “literal” way of walking in the footsteps of Jesus is to baptize in the Jordan River. This is a great way of reconnecting and having a spiritual moment, though we may recommend reconsidering it in case you arrive during the cold winter…

The most popular baptism site to visit is the Yardenit , right near the Galilee Sea itself. It is a well-established site that’s been welcoming pilgrims for quite a while now. This site is considered one of the most important sites in the Galilee and we also include this in our Israel tour packages , which are suitable for all faiths. Another great option is the rising Qasr al-Yahud baptism site, located further to the South of the Jordan River, near Jericho.

If you plan to baptize in any of these sites, another important thing to keep in mind, there isn’t always a pastor available. It is best to have your own spiritual leader with you so you won’t rely on others for the ceremony.

7. Couples Activity: Renewal of Vows in Cana

One of the most meaningful moments of our lives is the day one marries a beloved partner. Sometimes, daily routine may make us forget why we decided to share our lives together. A great way to remind ourselves of the reasons is to renew the vows we took all those years ago. And what better time is there to do this than right now, in the Holy Land, where Jesus walked?

We are always thrilled to help our guests renew their vows at the Wedding Church in Cana. If you do not have a pastor travelling with you, we recommend booking this in advance, in order to secure avaialbiltiy for a clergyman. Let us know your preference and our team will handle the booking. Happy renewal!

8. How to book your Christmas Holy Land Tour

Christmas is one of the most popular times for pilgrims to visit. Going on a Holy Land tour during this time is definitely an unforgettable experience. Christmas trees are being lit in Nazareth, Jerusalem and of course, Bethlehem, Jesus’s birthplace. What better way to celebrate Jesus’s birth than to visit the very place he was born?

Many of our travellers find this a meaningful experience, whether they go on a private tour or join one of our Israel Chritmas tour packages – now available for 2020-2021 !

9. What to Know when Visiting during “Holy Week”?

Visits during Easter has its benefits and draw-backs. Visiting the holy sites during a holiday is certainly a unique experience. A big bonus is that the weather during Spring in Israel is usually perfect for travelling at this time: warm, but not too hot.

As Easter usually falls at the same time as Passover, a national Jewish holiday, the Holy Week is is a very busy time to visit Israel. Pilgrims and Jews love to visit during this time. Many sieze the opportunity to enjoy the nice weather so holy sites and nature reserves alike tend to be very crowded. Additionally, due to the large amounts of visitors, some churches may be closed for visitors.

10. Should You Take Pictures of you and your community, or Focus on Sites?

In today’s world, taking pictures is becoming a norm of everyday life. We recommend making your pictures personal: rather than taking pictures of a location that have been photographed time and time again, make sure to have your picture with loved ones taken there. This will transform the picture into a precious memory you’d love to look at when you’re back home.

11. Don’t Go Home Empty Handed! Pilgrimage Certificates through Noah Tours

We’d love you to take home some great memories from your Holy Land tour and what better way than a souvenir? Noah Tours arranges for a pilgrimage certificate for all of our pilgrim groups.

Any questions? Don’t be shy! Our team would be more than happy to speak with you. Contact us here for further information regarding Holy Land tours.

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To go on pilgrimage is not simply to visit a place to admire its treasures of nature, art or history. To go on pilgrimage really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God where he has revealed himself, where his grace has shone with particular splendor and produced rich fruits of conversion and holiness among those who believe. Above all, Christians go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to the places associated with the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection.

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What hotels will we be staying at for the Holy Land Jerusalem Pilgrimage?

For a list of the 4 and 5-Star hotels we typically use including the famous Notre Dame Center for the Holy Land Jerusalem Pilgrimage click here.

Do I need an electrical adapter in Israel? Yes, you will need an adapter for a pilgrimage to Israel .

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Have the Bishops said anything about a pilgrimage to the Holy Land? For Holy Land Pilgrimage Guidelines from the United States Catholic Bishops click here.

Are your guides Catholic? All of our guides are Roman Catholic! Absolutely! We are the only pilgrimage tour agency with a Roman Catholic priest on staff!

How do I meet up with the group if I make my own flight arrangements?

Arrival times vary between dates and within pilgrimages. If you make your own flight arrangements, we can arrange a private transfer from Ben Gurion Tel Aviv airport to the group hotel for $100 per person. We can also arrange a return transfer to the airport at the end of your pilgrimage for $100 per person. We recommend using our transfer service because they are known and trusted drivers. As soon as you have your flight information, email Marcelle .

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Fr. Dan Dashner

Each day, early in the morning on this Holy Land Pilgrimage we were off and running. The driver of the van was a very safe and considerate driver who not only ensured that we arrived at all our assigned destinations on time, but he also ensured that there was plenty of water for all of us to drink as the weather was very hot and we needed to constantly hydrate our bodies. All Holy Site visits were well-planned, and our tour guide was well known by the guards and site coordinators and several occasions we were even granted head of line privileges.

Every day of our journey was fruitful and fulfilling and we were given the opportunity to visit and spend ample time at each site identified in the Catholic Journey Pilgrimage Brochure. In fact, we even visited some sites that were not scheduled and not offered in the itinerary. Confession and spiritual direction were announced as available and was provided as requested and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated each day with the group. Every morning, on the tour motor coach, I led a recitation of The Holy Rosary or the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Everybody joined in and I’m sure that our pilgrimage was blessed and especially protected by the Blessed Virgin Mother of God because during this pilgrimage, I was hit from behind by an electric motor bike. However, I was not seriously hurt and there were no injuries to the operator of the electric motor bike.

On the last day of the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, we went to the Via Dolorosa, and I led stations of the cross all the way to Golgotha where I was privileged to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

This Holy Land Pilgrimage was a dream come true for me because when I was ordained to the presbyterate, I was scheduled to go to the Holy Land This trip was on my bucket list of things I wanted to do and an answer to my prayer. Due to our very close group interaction and relationships, we developed with each other, we now have new spiritual families (members of our pilgrimage group). Each of the nine members of our group have called or texted me and each other and assured us of their prayers & support.

Words cannot express my gratitude to Catholic Journeys for giving me this great opportunity to go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land as group Spiritual Director. I commend Catholic Journeys for hiring knowledgeable guides and skilled driver for these pilgrimages. May God continue to Bless & Protect You and All Pilgrims that make this Extraordinary Journey to the Holy Land through Catholic Journeys.

Reverend Father Daniel L. Dashner,

Patrick and Linda

We went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land on 9/17 and returned 9/26. We celebrated our 30th Anniversary first by renewing our vows in Cana and spending last full day on our actual Anniversary with a special Mass at Golgotha and a visit to the Tomb.

Our guide was an extraordinary mix of historian, geography, religion and Shepherd! He kept us all safe and taken care of whatever we needed.

Our Priest, Father Dan, is now the head of our Pilgrimage Family and we are grateful to God and everyone at Catholic Journeys for making this possible!

The pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land was wonderful and David, our guide, was fantastic. I was amazed at his knowledge and wish I could have recorded the entire trip. Unfortunately I became ill on the flight over so wasn’t able to fully enjoy trip. Sadly I have been diagnosed with cancer and would appreciate prayers. My roommate was also wonderful to me. Please add me to your prayer list. ✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Margaret and Richard

Our pilgrimage to the Holy Land was amazing. Everything was perfect from the time we were picked up at the airport until the day we departed. We had the best tour guide David. I felt blessed each day by his vast amount of knowledge. We were able to gain access to the most beautiful basilicas and had Mass each day. I felt very cared for and safe the entire pilgrimage. I would recommend Catholic Journey to everyone who is considering a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

The pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land was awesome despite the heat. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge. David, our tour guide was so passionate about his country and so willing to share his knowledge.

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Group Size: Up to 40 travelers

Duration: 10 Days Inspirational Journey to the Land of Israel

Activity Level: Average of 2 to 3 miles of walking per day

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For the last 16 years the Roots of your Faith tour has been our most popular fully escorted Christian Israel tours . This 5-star deluxe tour leads you through the Holy Land, where you will visit the most important Biblical and historical sites, as well as modern Israel. You will enjoy our 5-star hotel accommodations, full buffet breakfast and dinner every day, sightseeing with our renowned tour guides, transfers and much more.

What's unique about this tour?

Our tour includes a full-day itinerary! Most tour companies tour half-day only.
All entrance fees are included. Enjoy the sightseeing and don't worry about buying tickets or hidden fees.
Enjoy a luxurious stay at our 5-star hotels.
Everyone stays at the same hotel, which means more time for touring!
Our tour includes daily breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the most delicious and fresh local cuisine.
This tour is led by a government licensed tour guide, expert in Biblical and historical sites.
Walk where Jesus walked, our tour is life-changing and affordable.
This tour is exclusive to America Israel Tours, designed and operated only by us!

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Due to the length of this journey, we recommend arriving in Tel Aviv 1 day before the tour starts, with a Friday Departure from the US to arrive Saturday. This will allow you to rest and adjust to the time difference so you will be refreshed for the beginning of the tour. We have negotiated an amazing package that includes meet and assist at the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, transfer from the Airport to your hotel , extra night at the Tel Aviv hotel including breakfast & dinner.

Extra hotel night including breakfast and dinner $225 (per person in double room) $450 for 2 travelers
Meet and assist upon arrival at the airport + transfer Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv Hotel $100 per person
Total $325 (per person in a double room)
Total $580 (per single room)
Our journey begins today as we depart on our flight to the Holy Land!
Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv
Enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation meeting where you will meet your guide and the rest of the travelers in your group.

Evening Activity:

After the welcome dinner, we will meet our tour guide for an evening tour of Jaffa, the oldest port city in the world. Here you will see St. Peter's Church and enjoy a view of the Tel Aviv Shoreline from Jaffa’s Hilltop.

Enjoy a relaxing drive along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Visit Caesarea Maritima, the center of early Christianity.
Stop at Mount Carmel (Muhraka), where Elijah challenged the false prophets.
See Tel Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon, the site where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought according to Revelation 16:16.
Take in a view of Nazareth from Mt. Precipice, where it is believed to have been the site of the rejection of Jesus.
Visit Jesus' boyhood town of Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation , the traditional location of the angel Gabriel's appearance to Mary.
Drive by Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding feast.
Our drive will end at our hotel on the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias.
Board a wooden boat and sail on the Sea of Galilee before visiting the "Ancient Jesus Boat" - the remains of a 2,000 year old fishing boat that would have been the type used by Jesus' apostles.
Visit the Banias Spring in ancient Caesaria Philippi.
Visit Magdala, best known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Walk through the ruins of a first century Jewish town where a synagogue from the time of Christ's ministry was found.
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5:8.
Drive up to the beautiful Golan Heights.
See Tagbha, where Jesus fed the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and 2 fish. Here you will visit the Church of Multiplication and enjoy its remarkable 4th century Byzantine mosaic floor.
End the day by visiting the 2,000 year old remains at Capernaum and stand in the synagogue remains, where Jesus ministered.
Visit the baptismal site of Yardenit. The site on the River Jordan, where it is believed that the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist took place. For those who would like to be baptized today, a white robe can be obtained for $15 per person.
Enjoy travelling in the Beit She'an Valley and visit the archaeological site of Beit Shean, which is now protected as an Israeli National Park.
Drive through the Jordanian Valley
Relax and float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.

Jordan River Baptism:

Take the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River (required donation of $15).

FREE AFTERNOON TO ENJOY THE DEAD SEA:

Optional mud, mineral and spa treatments at our 5 star Herods Hotel, Dead Sea

Climb by cable car to the mountaintop stronghold of Masada and explore the ancient sites while learning about the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
Enjoy a view of the oasis of Ein Gedi where David wrote many of his Psalms as he hid from Saul.
Visit the ancient Essene Community of Qumran where the ancient biblical texts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947.
Ascend to Jerusalem - the holy city if Zion.
Visit Bethlehem, to see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd's Field

Optional Sound and Light Spectacular on Jerusalem Old City wall.

* Please be advised that Bethlehem is administered by the Palestinian Authority and it is not part of the State of Israel, therefore a passport is required to enter Bethlehem. Due to an increase in tourists visiting the region, please expect long lines to visit the Grotto. If you wish not to visit Bethlehem and remain in Jerusalem during that time, please advise your tour guide at least 1 day in advance.

Stand on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and reflect on the Lord's ascension into heaven. Pass by Pater Noster Church and Dominus Flevit.
Take the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Explore the Old City of Jerusalem via the Dung Gate.
Visit The Davidson Center Museum and the Southern Temple Mount archaeological excavations.
Visit the Western Wall also known as the Wailing Wall and surrounding Plaza in the Jewish quarter, including Robinson's Arch.
Visit the Tomb of King David and the Upper Room on Mt. Zion.
End the day with a visit to St. Peter of Galicantu commemorating Christ's prophesy that Peter would deny him three times before the cock crows. Galli-cantu means cockcrow in Latin.
Enter the Christian Quarter of the Old City via the Lion's Gate and walk along the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Stations of the Cross, which is the route that Jesus walked from the prison to the crucifixion.
The Judgment Hall of Pilate.
St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda.
Take time for reflection at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally marked as the place of Golgotha – the site of the crucifixion.
Walk through the historic Christian & Jewish quarters of the Old City. Take a break and shop at the bazaars.
Celebrate the resurrection with prayer and communion at the Garden Tomb.
Meet together to say goodbye at our conclusion meeting and farewell dinner!
Check-out and store your luggage by noon.
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem. Attend church service, shop, dine or revisit any of your favorite sites.
Return to the hotel in the early evening to gather your luggage for our departure transfer back to the airport.

RECOMMENDED SITES FOR YOUR FREE DAY EXPLORATION:

The Western Wall Tunnels, Friends of Zion Heritage Center, the Israel Museum (Holy Land Model / Shrine of the Book) & the City of David, Yad Vashem Holocaust museum.

If you would like to visit any of these sites, please ask the host or tour guide.

PLEASE NOTE:

Complimentary departure transfer from Jerusalem to the airport is provided at the end of the tour on Sunday evening for those taking night flights.

The sequence of your sightseeing may be subject to ground condition and tour guide recommendation.

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* In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.

ON SALE FOR 2024 and 2025 – Save up to $600 per person on our famous and bestselling 10 days Roots of Your Faith Tour. We’ve worked with hotels to lower our costs, and we’re passing the savings along to you. We offer small groups & greater value: Every journey is limited to a maximum of just 40 travelers – guaranteed.

Land package prices listed are per person in U.S. dollars. Rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes. A single supplement fee of $1095 (2024) or $1,295 (2025) is required for travelers without a roommate.

***On final Sunday, please book your departure flight to depart Tel Aviv Airport on SUNDAY NIGHT, 10:30 PM or later – see transfer remarks: CLICK HERE TO SEE TRANSFER REMARKS

*Due to Israel Independence day, the itinerary sequence is subject to change

Traveler Reviews

98% Average from 128 Customer Reviews

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I had a fabulous trip to Israel going on the Roots of Your Faith tour. Life changing and so amazing. Yeshay, also known as Jessie, my tour guide, was so knowledgeable, organized, funny, and kind. He was very attentive to everyone on the tour. I learned so much from him about life in Israel, its people, culture, and most importantly all of the significant biblical history at each holy site we visited. Aaron, our driver, was charming, jovial, and professional to make sure he got everyone to each destination with ease. The hotel accommodations were lovely with wonderful food, shout out to all the great chefs, and pleasant hotel staff. Thank you AIT!

Roots of Your Faith Oct 2022

An AMAZING experience from start to finish with AIT! I booked the Roots of our Faith tour to travel with my Father since Israel was on the top of his list to see in life. It turned out to be the most memorable trip of our lives for both of us!! Our tour guide Barak Berkovich was beyond phenomenal!! We are so incredibly fortunate to have had a guide so unbelievably knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor, along with possessing the rare ability to make us feel safe and secure the entire time! I have traveled extensively around the world, taking many tours, and I have never had a better guide than Barak! He was absolutely captivating (even after our 8-10 hour days of sightseeing) he kept us wanting to see and hear more!! If you are considering traveling to Israel, dont wait! Call them to book today! The process was flawless. Skyler in booking took care of every detail for us, including flight suggestions that worked out perfectly. We were picked up as soon as we landed at the airport and received the red carpet treatment the remainder of the trip. The food and hotels provided were wonderful. Our fellow group travelers were some of the most loving and faithful people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! The itinerary was everything we could have ever hoped to see and more!!! Thank you AIT for the most extraordinary pilgrimage of a lifetime!! The memories will live on for the rest of our lives!

Roots of Your Faith Nov 2022

Our tour guide, Bruce, was wonderful, very knowledgeable and helpful. Hearing about the Biblical events from a Jewish perspective was enlightening for me. This tour was a whirlwind of sights and history for a solid week, but I highly recommend it.

The trip was worth the wait after Covid. Skylar & Regan from AIT answered all questions & sent pertinent paperwork as needed to get us started on a memorable journey. The first week is the Roots tour with Jordan as an extension. Forty-one started with 18 going on to Jordan. If you get Yair as a tour guide in Israel, you are getting the best guide. Not only is he knowledgeable & very personable, but also funny making each stop memorable. Menahem, the bus driver, uses his driving skills in difficult situations. If women had short sleeve tops, a shawl was not necessary, but definitely needed for sleeveless tops. No need to change dollars which were accepted when credit cards couldn't be used. Have plenty of $1 bills especially for water which was sold everywhere. Crossing the border to Jordan for 2 extra nights was definitely worthwhile. Jerash ruins show a huge ancient city, but Petra is a true wonder of the world. There is a lot of walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces & uphill. An electric cart (for a fee) can be taken between the Visitors Center & the Treasury if you are unable to walk long distances. You can ride a horse part way which is included in the ticket price, but the handler will expect a tip. Once reaching the Treasury, a very short camel ride can be taken (about $5). Our guide Saleh was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. This trip not only enriched my faith as so many others have said, but I got to see different cultures and met a lot of great people.

Roots of Your Faith Sep 2022

Only day three of our Roots of Your Faith tour with Jordon and Egypt extension and AIT has provided service beyond expectations. As we travel the remainder of our nearly three week trip I am confident the experience will continue to be exceptional. Yair, our tour guide, is knowledgeable not only of the historic perspective but also biblically and delivers the information with clarity.

We booked our 10 Day "Roots of Your Faith " with AIT Since 2020. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we could not travel. We finally got cleared and traveled at end of August! AIT staff especially Skyler and Raegan always communicated with us and kept us informed about everything that was happening! Words cannot express our experience because it was that amazing. Well planned and executed in all apsects. Great hotels, sightseeing opportunities and great local spots to visit. Our tour guide Yoram was very knowledgable, passionate and lead us on our journey from day 1. We got to see so many of the Holy Sights and learned so much during our trip. I would definitely recommend this company and travel with them again!

Roots of Your Faith Aug 2022

Recently returned from an AIT “Roots of Your Faith” tour with visits to both sides of the Jordan. WOW! It was amazing! Both the California and Israeli based administrative teams who planned and organized the trip did so with precision and made our way comfortable and easy. We wanted to see “everything” and we did. Yair, our tour guide in Israel, made historical sites and Biblical events come alive with his knowledge, insight and presentation; and he did so in a way that faded the hectic atmosphere of some crowded sites. Our guide in Bethlehem and Emdad in Jordan enhanced our visits as well. The accommodations and hospitality at our hotels and dining rooms was excellent, particularly in Jerusalem and in Aman. Would I go with AIT again? Absolutely, in a heartbeat!

Roots of Your Faith Oct 2019

Early November is a fabulous time to visit Israel with the wonderful AIT crew. They looked after us the whole way through. They don’t talk up the Isrotel Hotel at the Dead Sea enough. That has to be the finest hotel on the water. It’s 5 stars by any standard! The peace and the beauty of the land is surprising... from the news you’d think this place is going to kick off at any moment. Our experience has been fantastic so far. If you’ve not been to Israel... you are missing a unique corner of the world... Come to Israel!!!

Roots of Your Faith Nov 2019

We had a really amazing tour From Old Jaffa to the Old city of Jerusalem Hotel and food accommodations were great , Our tour guide Yoram was really Informative and always willing to answer questions , Our experienced Driver Moshe always made us feel safe on the road . This tour will always be memorable to my heart and I totally recommend it . Zaida Humphrey

My husband & I have been enjoying our first visit to Israel on the America Israel Tour (AIT) company's "Roots of your Faith” tour. It has been a surprise to see so many other tours operating at the same time, and of course, all wanting to visit the same sites. We believe what make our tour special is our guide: Yoram Black. He has been professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, efficient, analytical, thoughtful and courteous. We have been on other tours in other countries and Yoram seems to be the hardest working and most prepared guide we have had the pleasure of touring with. I don’t know if it is Yoram or AIT that coordinates the timing of each day, but our itinerary seems to help us avoid the worst of the crowds. The company’s “Whisper” system of communication helps us all hear every word and feel like we are next to the guide, even if we are wandering the site, and regardless of the other tours. The tour is highly recommended. Karen and Indy from Sanibel Island, FL

Join America Israel Tours' exciting and life-changing tours of the Holy Land.

Included in your tour package:

Our Holy Land travel packages include the following:

1 night Tel Aviv: Herods Hotel
2 nights Sea of Galilee: Leonardo Plaza Tiberias (former Sheraton Tiberias)
1 night Herods, Dead Sea
3 nights Jerusalem: Leonardo Plaza (Former Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem)
In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.
14 meals: 7 Israeli buffet breakfasts and 7 buffet dinners throughout the tour
All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary plus: Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus Boat museum, Masada Cable car, Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Davidson Center, Garden Tomb and much more.
6 full days of touring and sightseeing with top professional, government-licensed, biblically oriented, English speaking tour guide
Evening tour to Old Jaffa on arrival day
Private transportation in deluxe air-conditioned coach
Arrival transfer from the airport to your Tel Aviv hotel for flights arriving between 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Departure transfer from Jerusalem to the airport (please check below for transfer remarks)
Headsets – Provided to each guest on this tour. This device will allow you to hear your tour guide clearly from a distance.
Ground Assistance – Our in-country representative / host will be available to assist you with any needs while on our tour.
Porter fees at all hotels
All land service and local taxes

Transfer Remarks:

Arrival transfers are provided FREE for travelers arriving in Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport on flights arriving between 2pm to 6pm on the tour arrival day only Sundays ONLY.
Transfers are included based on double room occupancy for those sharing a room and arriving on different flights only 1 transfer will be covered in the tour cost.
Our Group Departure bus transfer is provided at the end of the Tour Sunday evening. Provided for travelers flying on night flights departing AFTER 10:30 PM SUNDAY NIGHT ONLY

Not Included:

International flights: please call us toll free at (877) 248-8687 to arrange your flights
Tips to tour guide, bus driver and hotel staff ($85 total tips per passenger)
Lunches daily and last night dinner in Jerusalem on your free day before flight departure
Travel Insurance (highly recommended – please call us for travel insurance info)

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance package to protect your travel investment.

Journey Highlights:

Visit Old Jaffa at night, where Peter stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner
Visit the impressive Caesarea Maritima, built in honor of Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great (Acts 10 & 25)
Visit Mount Carmel, where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets.
Explore Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon (Revelation 16)
Experience a breathtaking panoramic view of Nazareth from the top of Mt. Precipice
Drive by Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle- the turning of water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1-11)
Sail on the Sea of Galilee on a wooden boat as the disciples did 2,000 years ago
Visit the “Ancient Jesus Boat” at Kibbutz Nof Geonsar
Visit Yardenit – the baptismal site on the Jordan River
Stand atop the Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5-8), where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount
Ascend to Masada by cable car and discover this ancient fortress built by King Herod
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at our Dead Sea resort hotel, where you can enjoy the famous Dead Sea Spa treatments
Experience a breathtaking panoramic view From the Mount of Olives toward Old City Jerusalem
Explore the Southern Temple Mount archaeological excavations and the Davidson Center Museum
Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherd’s Field
Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb
Walk through the ancient Old City of Jerusalem

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Accommodations

Compare our 5 star hotels with any other Holy Land tour… America Israel Tours offers the best value and the best travel services! Our incredible hotels are another good reason to choose your Holy Land vacation with us and we include daily breakfast and dinners. (In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.)

Many of our travelers feel that after flying that far, they should see as much as possible! We offer two pre-tour extensions for the “Roots of Your Faith” tour which include visits to the historical and Biblical sites in Israel. Experience the beauty and history of Petra and Eilat.

Please choose from the following options:

3 Days / 2 Nights Jordan Extension including Petra

This is an extension available for our Roots of Your Faith tour. Please request the extension while planning your tour or select the extension during your online registration.

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While we continue to pray for our entire AIT team in Israel, as well as their families and all innocents affected in Israel, we remain thankful for all passengers who returned home with us safely. We will be updating each of our passengers on the status of their October 2023 tours. Please check your email for updates from our Staff, and email or call us at 877-248-8687 with any questions, or if you don’t think you have received an email update(s). We appreciate your patience while we work with our many passengers.

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In the Footsteps of Christ Tour │ 10 Day Christian Israel Tour Package

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Certified Bible Expert Guides

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Your Selection of 5 Star or 4 Star Hotels

Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner Included and more

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All Entrance Fees and Attractions Included

Journey on a Holy Land Israel tour of a lifetime and “walk where Jesus walked.”

On this extraordinary journey you'll visit the Galilee and sail on a boat ride as the disciples did on the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum- referred as Jesus “own town,” stand on the Mount of Beatitudes and imagine listening to Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount. Travel to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and experience Jerusalem the Holy City chosen by God. Walk the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, stand at the Mount of Olives, where it's written Jesus ascended in to heaven. Join us on a experience of a lifetime you'll never forget.

Tour Overview include:

10 Days / 7 Nights Fully Escorted Christian Group Tour of Israel
Tour departs Saturday and arrives Sunday in Tel Aviv Israel
Join our Signature Designed Christian Tour to Israel Operated by Us
Small Group Touring All Day Every Day (some companies only tour half day)
This is a small group tour and it is also available as a private tour (contact us for pricing)
7 Nights stay in 5 Star Deluxe Hotel or 4 Star First Class Hotel Accommodations
Special visit to Magdala, known as the home of Mary Magdalene
Boat ride sailing on the Sea of Galilee
Stay one night in the Dead Sea Resort area
Dead Sea spa gift products courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel for our guest
Daily Israeli Buffet Breakfast
A Special St. Peter's Fish Lunch in the Galilee
Daily Dinner
English speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian sites and teachings
Professional Tour Guide Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS , BY CHECK, OR PAYPAL, AND WITH NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT FEES.

Travel with us on journey of a lifetime on the Footsteps of Christ Holy Land Tour offering the most complete itinerary to the Holy Land focusing on the life and times of Jesus. Our professional guides are government certified- whom know the Bible and Christian sites and teachings.

Departure on your way to Israel the Land of the Bible.

W elcome to the land of Israel for your Holy Land tour. On arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, our airport representatives will meet and assist you. Transfer to your hotel in Previous Left arrow key Next Right arrow key Close Tel Aviv – Israel's largest and modern city and nearby Jaffa. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight rest from your flight. Your hotel is located conveniently close to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and close to Tel Aviv lively city center with shopping, family attractions, and the popular promendade sidewalk with outdoor stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Time permitting, visit the artistic neighborhood of Neve Tzedek . Overnight Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Star First Class hotel accommodations.

In the morning visit to Old Jaffa , walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world and where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon's Temple ( 2 Chronicles 2:16 ). See St. Peter's Church and take a spectacular view of Tel Aviv shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. Peter came to Jaffa ( Joppa ) from Lydda to raise Tabitha ( Dorcas ) from the dead (Acts 9:36-43) . While in Jaffa , the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner . St. Peter's Church marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16) . Depart Tel Aviv driving north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. This is where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26) . We'll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka) , where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24) . We continue and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16) , the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16) where it is prophesied the gathering of the armies for the battle of the end of times will take place. See the remains from Solomon’s days, view the valley where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought (Revelation 16:14-16) . Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo , including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23) . We'll take a beautiful view from the top of Mount Precipice , also known as Mount of Precipitation , or Mount of the Leap of the Lord . It's believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30) , continue to the Basilica of Annunciation if time permits, and we'll drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11) , and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias . The hotels situated right on town’s center and the shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the lake and explore the town of Tiberias. Overnight Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.

We begin this day with a special visit to Magdala (Matthew 15:39) a unique Holy Land site, known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Here we'll explore a first century Jewish city where Jesus' healed the afflicted, and the oldest excavated synagogue in the Galilee from the time of Jesus' ministry where surely he taught. After we board a wooden boat and sail on as the disciples did 2,000 years ago on the Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25) , and where he made one of the most dramatic miracles, walking on water (Mark 6:47-52) . It was along the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus appeared for a third time after being raised from the dead, and asked his disciples to throw their net to the right side of the boat and caught many fish, and where the Lord made the disciples breakfast (John 21) . We'll dock at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and visit the " Ancient Jesus Boat " the remains of a 2,000 years old boat that was discovered in 1986. This boat was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. We will drive to the beautiful Golan Heights . Visit Banias - ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 and Mark 8:27) where Jesus said “On this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18) . Continue to the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee, returning to the Sea of Galilee and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit on the Jordan River, where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters where the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven, when John the Baptist baptized Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17) . Overnight Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Special St. Peter fish lunch in the Galilee.

Today we visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount , see the famous Church of the Beatitudes chapel, constructed between 1936 and 1938 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi and enjoy the view. Visit Tabgha - the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21) , Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, Capernaum (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) where is believed to have been Jesus' home and the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered, and where he preformed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed (Luke 4:38-40) . Drive through the Valley of Beit She'an to the ancient city of Beit She'an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31) , view the archeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean (2 Samuel 21:12-14) , continue through the Jordan Valley past the city of Jericho and arrive to the Dead Sea , the lowest place on earth. Check in at the Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel located at the shores of the Dead Sea, and receive in room special spa gift products, Dead Sea rich minerals mud and Dead Sea salt pack courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel for our guest. Enjoy optional spa treatments and a massage, swim and float on the salty water of the Dead Sea or take a dip in the hotel pool. Overnight Dead Sea- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Special Dead Sea spa gift products; mineral mud and salt pack courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel.

Today on your Holy Land tour visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of Masada famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We will ascend to Masada by cable car and discover the first century Synagogue, King Herod’s Bathhouse and other sites atop of Masada. Descend and continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi , where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (1 Samuel 23) , it was here that David composed several of his Psalms. Next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts, the Dead Sea Scroll's were discovered in 1947. Continue to the Golden City of Jerusalem and proceed to a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus and take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1) we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 43) . We pass by Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord wept" as he beheld the Holy City (Luke 19:41-44) . Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36) where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. In the Garden of Gethsemane the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39) and his disciples customarily visited, which allowed Judas to find him on that fateful night of his arrest (Luke 22:47-52) . It's in Gethsemane where an angel from heaven appears to strenghen Jesus (Luke 22:43) and where he found his disciples sleeping and awakes them and tells them to get up and pray (Luke 22:46) . Then to the Western Wall - The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple. We will visit the Western Wall Tunnels running along the base of the Western Wall which lead us through the Second Temple era and reveal the amazing construction of the Temple Mount water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Continue to St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5) . We will walk the Stations of the Cross - the Via Dolorosa including Station 2 Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33) , located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross , all the way to the final Station 14 inside Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10) . In the afternoon you will enjoy time to shop the colorful bazaars (markets). We'll join the prayer at the Western Wall and after return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

We begin the day going to Mount Zion , visit the Upper room (Luke 22) , Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb , and walk through the Jewish Quarter . Drive through the New City and pass the Knesset (Israel Parliament) and continue to Ein Karem , the birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80) , the one to announce the coming of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3) . Visit the Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus', to Elizabeth , the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39-56) , then continue to Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5) , and visit the Church of Nativity . Proceed to see the Shepherd’s Field where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:8-20) . In the afternoon visit The Garden Tomb , to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer. Enjoy a evening farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem. Later in the day transfer to Ben Gurion airport according to your flight schedule. After Breakfast, and by 12 noon, check out from your hotel and store your luggage at the hotel storage room to enjoy your free day in Jerusalem. Passengers that booked 4 Stars First class hotels in Jerusalem, the Grand Court hotel is within walking distance to the Old City. Passengers that booked 5 stars Deluxe hotels in Jerusalem, the Leonardo Plaza hotel is within walking distance from the Old City and the center of West Jerusalem. You can visit again the Holy sites and the colorful bazaars, visit Yad Vashem Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, The Davidson Center at the Western Wall, Ben Yehuda street with shopping stores, restaurant and coffee shops, Mahaneh Yehuda market, with authentic Jerusalem Restaurants, and food markets. Explore on your own the newly renovated Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book . Transfer from the lobby of your hotel to Ben Gurion International Airport 4 hours Prior to flight departure.

Transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to the Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight back home or to your next destination.

Transfers. The drive from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion International Airport or Sdeh Dov Domestic Airport in Tel Aviv is about 50 to 60 minutes. International flights require that you check-in at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTRA TRANSFER CHARGES ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ANY TIME AND ANY DAY.

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2024 & 2025 HOLY LAND TOUR NOW ON SALE - Reserve our Signature Footsteps of Christ Holy Land Tour to Israel with a deposit of $200 dollars only. We offer the best value with no hidden or added fees and guarantee a small group experience of 17-48 people only.

Categories & Hotels available on tour.

Prices are land package prices based on double occupancy and are per person in U.S. dollars inclusive of all taxes.

We’re proud to offer 5 star, and 4 star first class hotels- all carefully inspected by one of our holy land tour specialists, each providing superior amenities combined with privileged locations; whether it’s on the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, along the Sea of Galilee, the shores of the Dead Sea- where you can swim and float, or the ideal location near the Old City Jerusalem you’ll find we offer the best value hotels during a trip to the Holy Land.

(A) 5 Star Deluxe Hotels

(b) 4 star first class hotels.

*Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category hotel accommodations.

Join us on a experience of a lifetime and “walk where Jesus walked.” Our 10 day fully escorted Holy Land tour offer exceptional amenities and outstanding services including free transfers on arrival and departure, deluxe first class superior hotels, daily Israeli buffet breakfast and buffet dinners at your hotel, private government-licensed tour guides, dedicated private group driver, all entrance fees and attractions and much more.

Transfers: Escorted group transfers included- meet & assistance on arrival and departure at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
Small group experience from 12-48 tour passengers.
7 nights at your choice of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Start First Class hotel accommodations. 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Sea of Galilee 1 night Dead Sea 3 nights Jerusalem
Meals: Full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners at hotels included daily, plus a special St. Peter fish lunch at a fine local restaurant in the Galilee.
Porterage at airport and hotels.
6 fully escorted touring days with a government-certified English speaking professional tour guide that know the Bible and are experts in Christian sites and teachings.
Dedicated and private driver during full group tour.
Private air-conditioned modern motor coach.
All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary including Caesarea, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar & the Ancient Jesus Boat museum, Yardenit baptismal site, Beit She’an, Masada, Davidson Center, Garden Tomb, and many more amazing holy land sites.
A special boat ride sailing on the Sea of Galilee.
Receive in room at the Dead Sea resort special spa gift products; rich mineral mud, and Dead Sea salt pack courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel for our guest.
No added fees for credit card payment .

Not included services in our tour rates: 1. Tips to guide/driver and hotel/restaurant staff. 2. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above. 3. Lunches.

Here are just some of the amazing Holy Land sites you have been reading and hearing about all your life from the bible which you’ll get to see and experience on the Footsteps of Christ Holy Land Tour.

Old Jaffa where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). Where Peter came from Lydda to raise Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-42), and where the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner.
Caesarea (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) the center of early Christians, and today an impressive archaeological site. Built by King Herod, this is where Paul made his defense before Festus before his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26)
Mount Carmel where Elijah issued his challenge of the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24)
Meggido (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16) the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16).
Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23) the childhood home of Jesus.
Mt. Precipice believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30).
Church of Annunciation the church and site that celebrates the news from Gabriel that Mary would give birth to Jesus (Luke 1).
If time permits see Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11).
Magdala (Matthew 15:39), known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Here you'll find the ruins of a first century Jewish town where a synagogue from the time of Jesus’ ministry was found.
Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25), and where the dramatic miracle walking on water (Mark 6:47-52) took place.
Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and see the Ancient Jesus Boat the remains of a 2,000 year old boat that was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples.
Banias by ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 Mark 8:27) where the Lord said “On this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18).
St. Peter Fish Lunch a special complimentary St. Peter Fish lunch by the Sea of Galilee to remember when Jesus asked Peter to cast his net on the other side of the boat (John 21).
Yardenit on the Jordan River where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17).
Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, see the famous Church of the Beatitudes chapel .
Tabgha the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21), see the Church of Multiplication .
Capernaum (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) the center of the Lords ministry, and where he preformed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed (Luke 4:38-40).
Beit She'an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31), view the impressive archaeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean (2 Samuel 21:12-14).
The Dead Sea - where you’ll have an opportunity to swim and float on the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth.
Masada the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
Ein Gedi , an oasis in Israel where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (1 Samuel 23).
Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll were discovered.
Jerusalem the city chosen by God.
Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1).
Dominus Flevit where “The Lord wept” as he beheld the holy city (Luke 19:41-44).
Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36) where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ, and the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39).
Western Wall - The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple.
St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda , where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5).
The Via Dolorosa where we'll walk the Stations of the Cross including the Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33), located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross .
Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10) where you'll find the last Station 14 of the cross, and where pilgrims celebrate and mark the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
Mt. Zion , visit the Upper room (Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb , and walk through the Jewish Quarter .
Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus', to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39-56).
Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5), and visit the Church of the Nativity .
The Garden Tomb , to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer.

All of this and so much more to experience during our signature tour to the Holy Land. Read our tour itinerary for more detail trip description.

Make the most of your journey to the Holy Land with an optional tour extension to Eilat, the popular Israel resort town by the Red Sea to relax and enjoy the warm sun, or travel to Jordan to see the capitol Amman and Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World known as "Sela Edom" or red rock city (Isaiah 2:10).

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Israel: Christian Holyland Tour

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This Holy Land tour is a personal, deeply spiritual experience; highlights include visits to the beautiful Christian sites of Nazareth, Megiddo, and Bethlehem. Explore the ancient streets of Jerusalem where Jesus carried His Cross and learn about Israel’s rich cultural history at every turn. Gil Travel’s Christian Israel tours will leave you with a sense of fulfillment and wonder that can only come from walking in the very footsteps of Jesus.

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Join us on a Christian Tour in Israel to explore a country that is rich in culture and history, the foundation of three major religions, and one of the most modern and tech-savvy countries.

Depart from the USA for your Christian Holyland Tour

Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to the arrival hall.

Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv.

Overnight Tel Aviv

Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman Theater, and the aqueduct.

Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel Valley and the lower Galilee.

Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon. Learn the impressive history of this battlefield as you visit the archaeological excavations, including the well-preserved water supply system. Onto Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, and visit the local market and harbor.

Overnight Kibbutz Lavi Guesthouse

After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Visit the Yigal Allon Center where the “Jesus Boat,” an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed.

Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd-century synagogue.

Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th-century mosaic floor. Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan Heights.

Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine.

Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop, and Mary’s well.

Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River

Followed by a stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater.

Drive along the Jordan Valley towards Jerusalem.

Overnight Jerusalem

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city.

Visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion.

Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, the ancient Roman road.

Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters; see the Jewish Wailing Wall; view the Temple Mount.

walk along the Via Dolorosa and the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher.

Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance.

Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation.

Proceed to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust.

Visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period.

Proceed to *Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus; visit Shepherds’ Field; walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. * Visit subject to security conditions.

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea-the lowest point on earth. Then, visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.

Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, and bathhouse. Descend by cable car.

Continue to the Dead Sea; Cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea*which many believe will offer therapeutic effects.

Transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport for departure.

*Itinerary is subject to change

Accommodation

The Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem with its dignified architecture and honey-colored Jerusalem stone exterior resonates with the spirit of this legendary city. The Dan Panorama Hotel boasts an exceptional location that enables you to explore Jerusalem’s multifaceted attractions simply by stepping outside.

The Dan Panorama is furnished with contemporary flair and highlighted by splendid views, the Dan Panorama Hotel features elegantly appointed guestrooms that blend luxury with the efficacy of advanced technology. Across the street is the Mediterranean Sea so you can be on the inviting sandy beach within minutes.

The hotel is located in Kibbutz Lavi, an area of lush vegetation surrounded by green fields. Guests and visitors have magnificent views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. The design combines happiness and colors with serenity and harmony; this is a place that tells you to sit down and relax!

Just a minute’s walk from Tel Aviv’s Metzizim Beach, the exquisitely renovated Tal by the Beach is the ultimate location for those seeking the most fun from the White City. Combining upscale style and design, the beautiful property offers guests a superb Israeli buffet breakfast, in addition to lunch and dinner options, a range of seminar halls, a breezy rooftop and also a gym and sauna. The definition of comfort and convenience, the hotel resides at the epicenter of all things Tel Aviv, including trendy restaurants, bars, nightclubs, the port, the designer boutiques of Dizengoff St and the sprawling beaches.

The Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem is overlooking and within easy walking distance from the old city of Jerusalem, with it’s important holy and ancient archaeological sites and it’s colorful bazaars.

In the heart of the bustling city of Tel Aviv, the Grand Beach Hotel offers you spacious rooms, stylish urban design, and the unmatched sensation of a truly relaxing vacation.

Conveniently located at Jerusalem’s entrance, Hotel Prima Park Jerusalem is an ideal starting point for touring and exploring Jerusalem sites, surroundings and superb wineries, whether on leisure, excursions or business. Our impressively designed 217-room Jerusalem hotel, with contemporary interior design and décor, toned with shades of earthy and light brown, burgundy, leafy green and champagne, illuminated with soft, warm, intimate lighting, is made for comfort and unwinding

The Jerusalem Gate Hotel conceptualizes everything that a Jerusalem hotel in the Holy City has. It embodies a spirit of health, happiness & high standards of service. Its easily accessible to any part of the city.

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For 8-nights call Jerusalem “home” as you explore the Holy Land in luxury. Unpack once to make the most of your experience in this Sacred place. Discover the rich history of the Holy Land while enjoying the modern-day culture. With 206 Tours arranging every detail for your comfort, you can cast your worries aside and enjoy convenient travel, high class accommodations, local delicacies, experienced local Christian guides, and Catholic Mass daily. Witness the Scripture come alive and focus solely on deepening your faith and connection to Jesus through the life changing act of Pilgrimage.

On this luxury Holy Land Pilgrimage, you will…

Enjoy the best cultural elements the Holy Land has to offer. Learn about the spices and herbs that have been used for thousands of years in a Nazareth market. Sample simple delicacies like fresh pomegranate juice, handmade bread from a bakery inside the Old City, humus made by generations of the same family, and more. Eat in some of the best restaurants in the country, experiencing the height of modern Israeli cuisine at Satya, and try ancient recipes from Galilee at Magdalena.

Relax in iconic locations. Go wine tasting at the American Colony Hotel courtyard and dine at the Notre Dame rooftop boasting a stunning panoramic view of the Old City.

Engage in local life and become one with the community. Visit a school for disadvantaged children where you experience a project where local Christians and meet with local Catholic clergy to learn about their life and work in Jerusalem.

Explore early in the morning and late in the evening. Enjoy an early morning stroll on the Temple Mount. The plaza around the Dome of the Rock is easily one of the most contested pieces of land in the world. For Jews it is the site of the Second Temple, destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. For Muslims it is their third most important holy site and where the Dome of the Rock is situated. This stroll provides an opportunity to walk on the sacred ground where Abraham intended to sacrifice his son and where the Temple housed the Ark of the Covenant. Circle the Dome of the Rock and to take in the tremendous history and tensions of this Holy site.

Take an evening walk through the spiritual epicenter of Jerusalem. On Mt Zion see the Tomb of David, the Upper Room, the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was imprisoned before crucifixion and the Dormition Abbey where Mary fell into eternal sleep. Walk from this powerful place into the Old City though the Jewish Quarter and down to view the lit up Western Wall with the Dome of the Rock in the background. Continue along part of the Via Dolorosa though the Christian Quarter past the empty Tomb of Christ in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and up to the Jaffa Gate. This walk takes in the special atmosphere of the evening light of the Old City and traverses 3,000 years of human history as you reflect on your own pilgrimage of faith in the city where Jesus died and rose again.

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Round-trip airfare from your desired Airport * or book without airfare (land only option)
All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
Optional - Additional Cost: ◦ Solo Traveler: No Roomate ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request

Breakfast each morning
Dinners each evening
Two (2) Specials Dinners will be at local Five Star rated Restaurants
Lunches daily with Soda/Juice (Seated at local Restaurants)
Wine and Mineral Water with all Dinners
Catholic Priest, Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Transportation by a Luxury motor coach (Free WiFi) or car
Free Water on motor coach
Assistance of Christian guide throughout
All Touring and Admission Fees as per itinerary
Whisper Headsets each day for Touring
Porterage Fees at Hotel and Airport
Tips to all Staff Members (Hotel, Restaurants, and Luggage handlers)

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Inbal Hotel

Group Size may vary between 18 to maximum 33, always accompanied by a Catholic Priest and Tour Guide throughout.

*Renew Wedding Vows in Cana – Couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during a ceremony led by their Spiritual Director on Day 4, (Each couple will receive a commemorative Certificate following the ceremony) Please note: It is NOT a Mass, but a ceremony.

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Tips to your guide & driver.

Travel Protection

Providing you coverage for situations that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.

Cancel For Any Reason Waiver

A Cancellation Waiver – allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime – up until 48 hours prior to departure.

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Day 1: Depart for the Holy Land

Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals are served on board.

Day 2: Arrive in Tel Aviv - Jerusalem

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will follow the signs to “Baggage Claim” where you will collect your luggage, and then continue on to the Arrival’s Hall where you will be greeted by a Tour Guide and/or 206 Tours Rep. They will escort you out to the Bus, where your checked-bag will be placed underneath the Bus – and you will board the Group Bus and transfer to your Five Star Hotel in Jerusalem. Upon arrival, the Porters will collect your luggage and send them up to your room. You will exit the Bus, into the Lobby of the Hotel, where you will receive your Room Key and Welcome Letter. There will be free time to relax and unpack before we make our way to celebrate Mass in the evening, followed by dinner and a restful night’s sleep.

Day 3: Ein Karem – Temple Model – Bethelehem – Jerusalem

This morning, you will have breakfast and then depart for a day in Jerusalem, which houses the temple to which Jesus was Presented (Luke 2:22). You will start the day with a visit to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. It is known that there are two churches in Ein Karem, both representing the two homes of Zechariah and Elizabeth. The first is in a valley where the birth of St. John the Baptist is commemorated (Luke 1:39-80) in the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The second is on a hill where Elizabeth spent five months in seclusion (Luke 1:24) at the Church of the Visitation. Your group will visit both of these churches and have the opportunity to pray the Mystery of the Rosary as you walk up the hill to the Church of the Visitation. From there, we will make a short drive to visit a model of the Second Temple, as it was in the time of Jesus. We will stop for lunch, and then make your way to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. In Bethlehem, you will have the opportunity to view Shepherd’s Fields (Luke 2:8). In the caves of these fields, you are still able to see the soot marks of fires that shepherds lit to keep warm. We will stop for lunch and then continue on the tour at the Manger Square, which stands in front of the Church of the Nativity. As you enter the Church, you will proceed down to the Grotto of the Nativity, which marks the spot of Our Savior’s birth (Matthew 2:1-18). Beneath the Altar, there is a silver star and a Latin inscription that states: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary). Following Mass in this Sacred space, your group will return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Mount Tabor – Nazareth – Cana - Jerusalem

After breakfast, we will board the bus and head to the site of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-50). At this site, you will have some time to reflect on Christ’s Humanity and Divinity. Your group will also have the opportunity to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Transfiguration. We will stop for lunch at the famous restaurant – Tishreen (Arabic for “October”), and then your group will drive to Nazareth. Upon arrival, you will experience the town where Mary once lived and where Jesus lived as a child (Matthew 2:23). During the visit to Nazareth, your group will visit the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph, to which tradition identifies as the workshop and home of the Holy Family. Also, your group will visit Mary’s Well where the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God (Luke 1:30-34). Your tour continues to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle changing water to wine, visit the wedding church where married couples will renew wedding vows. After, we will return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Mount of Olives – Gethsemane – Mt. Zion – St. Peter in Gallicantu - Jerusalem

Wake up and enjoy breakfast, and then make our way to the Mount of Olives, where you will be able to take in the beautiful, panoramic view of Jerusalem. Historically, the Mount of Olives was a mandatory transit point for Jesus during many iconic moments. Then start the day with a tour to Gethsemane, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Jesus brought His disciples here to pray the night before He was crucified (Luke 22:29-53). The Garden still contains trees with roots that date back to the time of Jesus. Beside the Garden is your next stop, the Church of All Nations, built over the “Rock of Agony”. This is where Jesus prayed alone on the night of His arrest. Throughout this time, you are invited to remain in prayer and to reflect on Christ’s agony that he experienced. Your group will have the opportunity to visit the Western Wall, which is the last remnant of the Jewish Temple after it was destroyed in 70 C.E. Your group will visit the Pater Noster Shrine, where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer (Pater Noster) (Luke 11:1-4). You will have the opportunity to stop at Dominus Flevit, which is a Church that commemorates where Jesus wept for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41). and then visit the Upper Room on Mt. Zion. The Upper Room is where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) and, where Jesus appeared to His disciples after His Death and Resurrection (Mark 16:14). In addition, your group will visit the nearby Benedictine Church of the Dormition. Tradition tells us that this Church is where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, “fell asleep.” The tour continues as you will visit the house of the High Priest Caiaphas (Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu). This Church commemorates where Jesus was examined and eventually imprisoned before the Council in Jerusalem. It also commemorates Peter’s Denial of Christ (John 18:15-18), Peters’ repentance, and Jesus’ forgiveness of Peter. Return to the Hotel in time to freshen up before we make our way to dinner at the popular restaurant – Satya – fronted by famous Chef Ilan Grossi (of the popular Chakra Restaurant). The menu has Mediterranean influences, with a variety of meat, fish, and seafood dishes. Return to the Hotel for a restful night’s sleep.

Day 6: Jerusalem – Tiberias: Sea of Galilee – Tabgha – Mount of Beatitudes – Capernaum - Jerusalem

Your group will begin this day with breakfast at the hotel, and then board your bus and make your way towards Tiberias. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful and scenic, Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1). During this ride, your group will also view the remains of a boat that dates back to the time of Jesus. Following the Sea of Galilee, we Near the Mount, is Tabgha, one of Jesus’ miracle sites. At Tabgha, Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people from five loaves of bread and two fish (Luke 9:10-17). Also, in Tabgha is St. Peter’s Primacy where Jesus bestowed church leadership upon Peter (John 21:9). From there we will stop for lunch and then continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus proclaimed His great Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:20-49). Then we will visit the birthplace of Mary Magdalene in Magdala. During the time of Jesus, this village was a prosperous fishing village that exported fish and garum (a fish sauce reduction; popular in Roman cooking). Your day concludes at Capernaum, the launching place of Jesus’ ministry. In Capernaum, see the Synagogue where Jesus taught (Mark 1:21-29) and gave His sermon on the Bread of Life. Return to the Hotel where your group will enjoy dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa – Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Old City Tour of Christian Quarters – Church of St. Anne – Pool of Bethesda

Your group will have a very early morning wake-up, which will begin the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross) at the Antonia Fortress. This is the spot where Jesus was condemned to death by Pontius Pilate (John 18:28-19:16). Following His condemnation, He was taken (on the Road to Calvary) to His place of Crucifixion. Your group will reflect upon the Stations of the Cross as you travel through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Luke 23:26-33). This Sacred destination is the site of Calvary (Jesus’ crucifixion place) and, His tomb (Luke 23: 50-55). Your group will celebrate Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Following Mass, your group will return to the Hotel to enjoy a late breakfast. The tour continues through the Christian Quarters, and then a visit to the Church of St. Anne’s, the home of Jesus’ maternal grandparents (Anne and Joachim); and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the crippled man (John 5:1-9). Return to the Hotel where we will have some free time before dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Western Wall and Jewish Quarters - Jericho – Jordan River - Qumran - Dead Sea

Gather for breakfast, and then board your bus to visit the Western Wall, which is the last remnant of the Jewish Temple after it was destroyed in 70 C.E. From there, we will tour the Jewish Quarters, before we break for lunch. After, we will board our bus and begin our journey south towards the Jordan Valley, to the oldest inhabited city in the world, Jericho (Joshua 6:12-25). In Jericho, you view the exact location, the Mount of Temptation, where the Devil tempted Jesus during his forty-day fast (Luke 4:1). Following the visit to this mountain, continue to Jesus’ baptismal site on the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17). After some time at the Jordan River, you will travel down the Jordan Valley to Qumran. Qumran is made up of 2,000-year-old ruins from the days of the Second Temple and also the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written and discovered (Ezekial 47:8-10). These writings have helped further the understanding of Jewish background in Christianity. Time and weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to take a float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest spot on Earth. Continue as you travel through the Judean wilderness, the site where Jesus spent His 40 days of fasting. Return to your Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Jerusalem – Caesarea – Emmaus - Jerusalem

This morning, you will have breakfast, and head to Caesarea, the former capital of Judea. You will have the opportunity to visit the archaeological remains of this ancient port, which aided as a base for the Herodian navy. Shortly after the time of Jesus Christ, it was revealed to Peter, in Caesarea, that the Good News (to repent) is not only intended for Jewish people but also, the entire world. This is also the place that officially ended the tradition of adhering to the Jewish ceremonial laws. As a result, Peter baptized a group of gentiles, the Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and his family. From here, we will see the Roman Theater, Herod’s Palace, view the Hippodrome, and the harbor from where St. Paul sailed on his journeys. From there, we will visit the site of Emmaus, the town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke from the New Testament, where Luke reports that Jesus appeared after his death and resurrection. Return to the Hotel for some time to refresh before we make our way to the famous Rooftop Bar “Wine and Cheese” located on the top of Notre Dame. Is it here, at this Vatican owned property – we will celebrate our Farewell Dinner before returning to our hotel for overnight.

Day 10: Return Flights Home

After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for return flights home.

*206 Tours Disclaimer: Occasionally local religious and national holidays, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of events or the missing of certain events/places. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of events and places to be visited.

Why Book “With Airfare” from 206 Tours

Depart from city of your choice. 206 Tours will book your flights from airport of your choice (flights offered from over 200 US and Canada airports)
In case your flight is delayed, interrupted, cancelled, airline rebooks you to another flight, 206 Tours will be able to see your new flight routing.
Your driver for transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel, provided that you advise emergency contact provided on your final instructions.
You don’t have to buy airline tickets on your own, often times those tickets are non-refundable.
In the rare event your tour is cancelled by 206 Tours, you will not be stuck with an airline ticket.
Your seats will be assigned by 206 Tours. You don’t want to be separated from your loved one of seated in middle of the plane. Airlines no longer include this fee on advertised prices and charge up to $200 -300 additional (if 4-6 segments international ticket). Our competitors do not include this service.
If you want to travel a day or two before, stay a few days later (on own), or make a stop-over in another city, we will be happy to arrange any deviation for you at additional cost.
If you wish to upgrade your tickets to business or premium class, we have special fares.
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What Sites Should Be on Your Holy Land Tour Itinerary?

What sites should be on your holy land itinerary

You’ve decided to start planning for a Holy Land Tour. You’re looking at different tour groups, their leaders, and their itineraries. They look the same, with a few differences here and there. You can’t decide because you want to know what sites should be on your Holy Land Tour itinerary.

What sites should be on a Holy Land tour itinerary?

In Galilee : Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Tagbha, and the Mount of Beatitudes.
In Jerusalem : the Temple Mount, the Israel Museum, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, The Western Wall, the Western Wall tunnels, the Southern Steps, the Via Dolorosa, and the Garden Tomb.
Around Jerusalem : Bethlehem and the Judean Wilderness.
In the Rift Valley ; Jericho, the Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, and the Jordan River.

This is a long list. For a ten-day excursion, it’s almost too long, but it can be done. The problem with this list is that it barely touches the surface of what the Holy Land has to offer. But it covers most of the important sites in Jesus’s ministry and the period in which he lived.

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Before I begin, let’s talk about the concept of tradition . In the Old Testament, Moses routinely marks places where God interacted with His people. Often, he built a stone pile that contrasted the landscape. They were tangible reminders of spiritual events.

Though the tradition of placing a pile of rocks seems to have died with him, establishing a tradition of commemoration did not. Throughout history, both Jews and Christians have sought to commemorate significant events in the relationship between God and His people. Because communities and cultures rise and fall, sometimes these locations are forgotten. Or tribal knowledge inadvertently shifts the location where an event happened. Or commemoration was delayed because of political and cultural influences.

These questions don’t mean that tradition in the absence of definitive knowledge weakens the significance of an event. We must remember that the location is just a tangible reminder of the event. We visit the Holy Land to immerse ourselves in the place where God interacted with His people. And where His Son, Jesus, walked among His people.

During your tour, you will come across many archaeological digs which provide evidence of biblical places. You will also visit numerous sites that lay claim to the same event.

There are TWO Gardens of Gethsemane!! There are between TWO and FIVE sites, which claim to be the location where Jesus was born. Archaeologists have argued for decades over where Golgotha is.

The thing to remember is that competing claims do not lead to a flimsy argument for the existence of God. All these sites have strong arguments in favor of their claims. The arguments have never been over the legitimacy of the events. Rather, they have been over where the pile of rocks should be placed.

Almost every Holy Land tour hits Galilee first. It’s too important for Christians to miss, so it’s usually front-loaded in case scheduling problems arise.

Galilee is important because the majority of Jesus’s ministry happened here. Almost every site you’ll visit has had a church or some kind of worship center built on it. You may feel robbed of an authentic experience because of this. Just think of it as the modern-day version of a pile of rocks.

Nazareth is a thriving city, so there isn’t much to see historically. However, the Church of the Annunciation is where you will most likely go. It’s a beautiful structure, both inside and outside. The church sits on top of the plot of land in which tradition believes the angel Gabriel informed Mary she would give birth to Jesus.

Just to the north of Nazareth is Kanna , better known in the Bible as Cana. John 2 tells the story of Jesus’s first miracle, the turning of water into wine, during a wedding feast at Cana. The Wedding Church in Kanna is the usual tourist stop.

Mount Precipice is on the south side of Nazareth and offers a fantastic view of the Jezreel Valley. Luke 4:29-30 tells the story of when the people of Nazareth seek to throw Jesus from “the brow of the hill on which the town was built.” But he passes through them and disappears. Mount Precipice is the traditional site of this event.

There is no hiking required as the parking lot is right next to the lookout. This is an easy site to visit and can offer a serene atmosphere for an early morning prayer service.

What you will probably miss in Galilee.

The Wedding Church at Cana is nice. But to the northeast of the town of Kanna is something far more interesting. A mound that archaeologists think is the first-century location of Cana sits hidden in the small hills. Ostraca and shards of pottery bearing the name of the city have been found there. Once funding is obtained and approval granted, biblical historians and archaeologists will descend on the site to excavate it.

The site is difficult to get to at the moment. It is off the beaten path and requires a mile hike along a dirt road through some farmland. The road eventually ends, and you’ll have to make your own path to the top of the mound.

There’s nothing of particular importance on top, but you can say you possibly visited the ‘real’ Cana .

Sepphoris was a town near Nazareth and the capital of the Galilee region in Jesus’s time. Under Herod, the city underwent a good amount of construction going. Although not mentioned in the Bible, Sepphoris is a place of interest because of its first-century building projects.

Biblical historians have suggested that Joseph might have worked there as a carpenter. He may have even taken Jesus with him to learn how to build.

The archaeological remains at Sepphoris have been well preserved and offer great insight into life in the first century.

The Sea of Galilee.

Otherwise known as Lake Gennesaret, the Sea of Galilee is home to several important sites.

If your group takes a boat ride on the sea , you’ve chosen wisely. If you’re lucky, you’ll get dropped off in Tiberias next to the Jesus Boat Museum . Inside, the preserved hull of a first-century fishing boat is on display. The boat was found encased in mud off the nearby shore of the lake in the mid-1980s. It will give you an idea of the boats Jesus and the Disciples sailed in.

To the north, Capernaum was the home of Peter and the headquarters of sorts for Jesus’s ministry. At the site, you’ll find a fourth-century synagogue and the ruins of some first-century housing structures. One of the homes is believed to have been Peter’s.

Above the ruins is a church built as a memorial to Peter. Pews are situated around the outside of the sanctuary. The center of the sanctuary floor is glass so that visitors can see the ruins below.

Tabgha is the traditional site of the feeding of the Five-thousand ( Matt 14 ; Mark 6 ; Luke 9 ; and John 6 ). Nothing exists in terms of ruins because the event took place in a field. However, today the Church of the Multiplication stands as a memorial to the event.

The Sermon on the Mount ( Matt 5-7 ) is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. It also occurred on an undeveloped plot of land. Tradition and the Bible, place it on the slopes of the Chorazin Plateau overlooking Tabgha and Capernaum. A Roman Catholic church has adorned the landscape of the plateau since the 1930s.

If you chose a good tour group, you will walk along a trail leading away from the Mount of Beatitudes Church down to Tabgha.

What you’ll probably miss at the Sea of Galilee.

To the west of Tabgha is a site that was discovered more recently than the ones above. The name of the town was Magdala . The town of Mary Magdalene, or rather Mary of Magdala. The site is small, but archaeologists have been working on it fervently. A worship center has been built at the site to memorialize the women of the Bible.

The list of Christian holy and historical sites in Jerusalem is vast. However, the majority are situated in and around the Old City. Because of this, your time in Jerusalem will be spent walking a lot. So be prepared.

Israel Museum . Don’t miss the model of the Old City.
Mount of Olives. Your tour bus will take you there. But if you can hike up for a sunrise alone or with your spouse, you’ll thank me.
Kidron Valley. Stay with your group!
Church of All Nations (Garden of Gethsemene)
Dominus Flavit. Traditional site where Jesus wept.
Western Wall
Western Wall Tunnels. Fascinating. You’ll see part of a first-century sidewalk and stones the size of half a football field.
Temple Mount. A must-see.
Via Dolorosa. It can be cliché to carry the cross through the stations of the cross. But if that’s on your list, own it and never look back.
The old City Market. Check out Zak’s for some decent antiquities.
The Garden Tomb. Probably not THE tomb, but it provides a great look at how first-century tombs looked.
The Upper Room. The traditional site where Jesus and the disciples had the last supper. ‘Traditional’ is the operative word here.
The Southern Steps. Here you’ll find pieces of the original temple wall and some original mikvahs.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher. A church built over the traditional site of the tomb Jesus was placed in. Get in line to see the stone bench. Stay for the door ceremony at the end of the day.
Church of Saint Anne. Located next to the pools of Bethesda, the Via Dolorosa starts here.
Mount Scopus Lookout. Another lookout of the Temple Mount from the North East.

What you will probably miss in Jerusalem.

The City of David archaeological dig ( Official Website ) is something relatively new. At least in the last decade. For centuries the site was covered by houses. As land opened up, archaeologists have been able to dig and uncover parts of the original city from the time of David. The dig is across the street from the Southern Steps.

One of the fascinating finds was the original city wall about halfway up the slope from the Kidron Valley. Even more fascinating is another wall just a little higher up than the main wall. Archaeologists have determined this to be Nehemiah’s Wall .

In the book of his namesake, Nehemiah leads a building campaign to rebuild the wall. The Israelites accomplish the feat in 56 days. Though the book does not say how they built it so fast, because the wall was higher up, its perimeter is shorter.

Hezekiah’s Tunnel ( 2 Kings 20 ). When the Assyrians invaded Jerusalem in 701 BCE, King Hezekiah had a tunnel carved that lead from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. Known as Hezekiah’s Tunnel, tourists can walk through it from the City of David to the pool. If the tunnel is on your itinerary, wear sandals or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. And be prepared for a few tight spaces.

Around Jerusalem.

One site I recommend you put on your ‘must-see, no compromises’ list is the Judean Wilderness . There are a couple of lookout points that are frequented by tourists. It doesn’t matter which one you choose. What you’ll see is miles and miles of untamed wilderness. The exact same wilderness Abraham, David, and Jesus saw.

Some tours skip the lookout points because they can be a bit of a detour. If it’s not on your itinerary and you have a day off in Jerusalem, I recommend finding a way to get out there. The lookouts aren’t far. The whole trip might take an hour or two at most. Your quiet time with God will thank you.

Bethlehem is a bit of a dump these days, but it’s a must-see for any Holy Land tour. You’ll stop at the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherds Field . Both have some kind of claim as the birthplace of Jesus. Beware of the so-called ‘tour guides’ that will bombard you at the Church of the Nativity. They aren’t tour guides, nor is the price worth it.

What you’ll probably miss around Jerusalem.

The Herodian is a palace complex built into a hill. Although Herod was a horrible person, one of the things he did was commission several epic engineering projects. The Temple rebuild was one; another was the port at Caesarea. For the Herodian, his engineers carved out the center of a hill and constructed a fortified compound inside.

Herod knew he was not liked. So, he built several fortified palace compounds where he could escape to during a revolt. The Herodian is replete with all the amenities a rich ruler could want. Including a small theater so he could entertain his Roman guests.

The Rift valley.

The journey east can often be accomplished in a day if done right. The sites you’ll visit are the 1) dig site at Jericho, 2) Qumran, 3) the Dead Sea, and 4) Masada.

Also known as Tell es-Sultan, Archaeologists first dug the ancient city of Jericho up in the 1800s. In the 1950s, Kathleen Kenyon uncovered a great amount of detail, including the Tower of Jericho.

Qumran is where the Dead Sea Scrolls were unearthed in 1948. To date, ten caves have been discovered. The Essenes were a monastic culture that lived and worked at Qumran. They maintained strict rules making new copies of scrolls and properly disposing of old ones.

The Dead Sea needs no introduction. Every tour stops at one of the many tourist swimming spots. Make sure to have your suit and your sandals ready to go. Most places will have gift shops where you can buy Dead Sea mineral lotions as well.

Masada is a mountain fortress built by Herod’s engineers for him. The compound sits on top of a mesa overlooking the Dead Sea. The engineers designed it to be self-sustaining. An intricate labyrinth of gutters and cisterns replenish and hold water year-round. It even had fields for growing crops and tending to farm animals. In 73 CE, a small band of Jewish rebels led by Josephus barricaded themselves on top.

For nine months, the Tenth Roman Legion laid siege to Masada. Jewish slaves built a ramp to the top. Twigs, branches, and grass matting were used to create stabilizing layers as dirt piled up. The weaved vegetation gave structure to the ramp and made it sturdy. The ramp still exists today. If the bus drops you off on the west side of the park, you get to walk up the ramp!

What you’ll probably miss in the Rift Valley.

Ein Gedi ( 1 Samuel 24 ) is where David and his band of marauders hid from Saul. We don’t know which cave David hid from Saul in. Today, there is a tourist stop where travelers and city dwellers can cool off in the natural springs. A trail leads from the main pools into a ravine. It’s a short little hike and can give you a great idea for how David and his men possibly lived during exile.

Final Thoughts.

The list above is not exhaustive by any means. And I didn’t even get to Southern Israel or Samaria. Both areas have interesting and significant sites you should see someday.

It’s probably a good idea for you to set some expectations for your tour right now.

If you think this is all you’re going to get, focus on the experience over the site list. Make sure you get a good group leader and group. Any tour with a good leader will make sure you hit the good sites.

The desire to go on a tour of the Holy Land is a great desire to have. Whether this trip will be your only trip or the first or one of many, God has you on the right path. Like the debates about where the pile of rocks should go, you don’t need a hard point to interact with God. he will meet you wherever and whenever He wants. He may even wait until you’re home to have that interaction.

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Thursday, day 1 arrive at ben gurion airport - israel - transfer to tel aviv.

Shalom and welcome to the Heritage of the Holy Land Tour. Meet and greet by a Trips Israel representative. Tel Aviv Hotel transfer and check in.

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Friday, Day 2 Caesarea, Megiddo, Cana to the Galilee

Following our first breakfast in Israel, we will leave the city of Tel Aviv and drive north along the Mediterranean coast and see the following:

See the ancient Roman theater, built by Herod and once the capital of Judea. Here Paul embarked on his journey to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Cornelius and his family (the first Gentile believers) lived. Caesarea is also where Pontius Pilate had his base; and where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30 Acts 10 24-48) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Explore the restored Roman amphitheater, with its acoustic and theatrical sound. It was used for many performances throughout the centuries. Walk through the excavated fortress and view the aqueduct, once used for conveying water to the city.

One of King Solomon’s walled, fortified cities (1st Kings 9:15; 10:26), with the ruins of 20 levels of civilization, including the well-preserved water supply system. From here, the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel.

Stop at a wedding church, to see the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where he turned water into wine at a wedding ceremony.

Afternoon/evening:

Drive through the Pastoral Hills of the Galilee and to our hotel for check-in.

Overnight in the Galilee

Saturday, Day 3 Tiberias, Wester Galilee, Banias (Golan Heights)

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After breakfast, start the day with a visit to the north shores of the Sea of Galilee, the stage for many events in Jesus’ life. Continue with the following visits:

Center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt. 8:5; 14-17; 9:1-7; 17:18). ”. Here Jesus spent much of His time healing the sick and performing miracles. Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue.

Site of the the “Loaves and Fishes”, including the Church of the multiplication (John 6:1-14), a 4th century mosaic floor. Here, Jesus fed the 5,000. See the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes, and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter, commemorating Jesus’ reinstatement of Peter as chief among the Apostles.

Mount of Beatitudes:

Where Jesus delivered perhaps the most famous sermon preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt. 5) and it is believed that he picked his 12 apostles.

Golan Heights:

For a panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon and the rugged Golan plateau.

Banias Springs and Caesarea Phillipi:

One of the sources of the River Jordan. It’s believed Caesaria Philippi and and Simon identified and made their confession of Jesus as the messiah (Matt. 16:16). It is believed, Jesus took his disciples, revealing his purpose and His Church before his last trip to Jerusalem.

A Baptismal site in the Jordan River. Here we will have the chance of being Baptized.

Evening at leisure.

Overnight in the Galilee.

Sunday, Day 4 Nazareth, Beit Alpha, Jordan Valley to Jerusalem

Breakfast at hotel. Visits will include:

(Optional – additional cost) Boat Cruise:

Cruise on the Sea of Galilee for a biblical revival in a Jesus boat replica. Sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee).

The boyhood home of Jesus. Here we will visit the Grotto of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. These churches are located over the traditional site where Mary and Joseph lived. We will also visit the site of the ancient City Well, believed to be the site, where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary.

Beit Alpha – Gilboa Mountains:

Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains, which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel.A Baptismal site in the Jordan River. Here we will have the chance of being Baptized.

Jordan Valley:

See the dessert bloom with flowers and vegetation, prophesied by Isaiah in chapter 35:1-2.

Arrive Jerusalem and check in to our hotel. Suggested stroll at the streets in Jerusalem.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Monday, Day 5 Massada and the Dead Sea area

Early breakfast and start the day with a drive drive south towards the Dead Sea. Start to descend to the lowest point on earth at 1305 feet (398m) below sea level, as the drive gets closer to the shores of the Dead Sea. Visits around the Dead Sea region will include:

Ascend by cable car to the legendary mountaintop plateau of Masada to see where the Jewish Zealots struggled against the Romans. The Zealots held out for three years against the legions of Flavius Silva. They chose to die as free men at their own hands in preference to Roman slavery and torture.

Where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by a young shepherd boy.

Enjoy a float at the unsinkable shores of the Dead Sea and use the natural mud to cover your body in mud (weather permitting). The Dead Sea is uniquely formulated in a small body of water (similar to a lake) and includes 11%-13% salt and other natural ingredients.

Tuesday, Day 6 New City Bethlehem

After breakfast, start the day at:

Israel Museum:

See the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed. View the scale model of Jerusalem, as it used to look in the 2nd Temple period.

The birthplace of John the Baptist and where his parents enjoyed their summer house. View this picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions.

Yad Vashem:

Israeli memorial for the Holocaust, where six million Jews perished in WWII.

It is believed by many Christians, this was the site of where Jesus was born at the Church of the Nativity.

Wednesday, Day 7 Jerusalem: The Old City

Breakfast at hotel. Today, visits will include – Jerusalem and the Old City.

Western Wall (The Kotel):

It is the last remaining structure of a much greater wall from the Second Temple period. The temple was built by Herod and is the holiest place for Jews. The Western Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, near the Dung Gate.

Via Dolorosa:

Is known as the “Stations of the Cross” and the Way of the Cross to Jesus’ Crucifixion. Today, the Via Dolorosa hold many colorful bazaars and marketplace.

Church of the Holy Seplechre

Believed to be by many Catholic and Orthodox Christians; this was the site of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.

The Upper Room at Mt. Zion:

Located above David’s Tomb compound at Mt. Zion, it is considered to be the room where Jesus had His last Passover meal (Room of the Last Supper).

Mount of Olives

Mount of Olives is situated on the east side of the Old City. On top of the mountain, is a beautiful panoramic view of the Old City and the Golden Gates. At the bottom of the mount, is an urban garden, most famous for the site where Jesus prayed in many occasions prior to His crucifixion.

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Thursday, Day 8 Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

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8 days/7 nights accommodations.

1 night in Tel Aviv
2 nights in the Galilee
4 nights in Jerusalem
Hotel taxes and service charges

Tours and guiding

Touring in a Deluxe vehicle/motor-coach with a professional licensed driver
A professional government licensed English speaking guide – hand picked
Entrance fees to all sites and parks

Meet, assist and transfers

Meet and assist at Ben Gurion Airport, immediately after passport control
Transfers on arrivals and departures from and to Ben Gurion Airport

Meals included

Israeli style buffet breakfast daily

Please note: Dinner packages are available. If you wish to add dinners, please see below costs:

$557 – per person in deluxe hotel plan
$350 – per person in superior hotel plan
$190 – per person in moderate hotel plan
$168 – per person in tourist hotel plan

The above dinner packages include 6 dinners. No dinner on the 1st night.

Not included

International airfare
Travel insurance
Tips to guide and driver
lunch daily

Highlights - Heritage Holy Land Tour

Tel aviv and surrounding area, jerusalem – new city.

Israel Museum
Garden of Gethemane
Mount Zion: Tomb of King David, Upper Room

Dead Sea and surrounding regions

Dead Sea swim facility

Mediterranean Coast and surrounding area

Galilee and surrounding regions.

Casrea Phillippi
Sea of Galilee cruise
Mount of the Beatitudes
Baptismal site at the Jordan River

Jerusalem – Old City

Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem
Via Dolorosa
Kotel – Western Wall

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Individual Costs: $2,800 USD

This cost can change depending on individual preferences and location.

To keep our trips as affordable as possible, we allow individuals to book their own lodging and airfare. Also, to see as many sites as possible and keep costs down, we have folks pack a sack lunch. The hotels will provide breakfast and dinners if desired. We recommend eating breakfast at the hotels for time and convenience sake. For those desiring to experience the culture, you can enjoy eating dinners out at the local restaurants of your choice.

Items to be covered by each individual:

The costs below are close estimates. Your price may vary depending on airfare from your location, room selections, and how expensive you want to eat.

Sack Lunch & Dinner Meals in Israel $450 per person

(Breakfast included in Hotel cost)

Lodging in Israel (found on the itinerary) $1,200 per person (Based on private, double occupancy rooms.)

Airfare $1,100 per person

Personal transportation In Israel $50 per person

Note: Personal transportation means travel from Ben Gurion Airport to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv, and from Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport. Taxis are the best method for this transportation. Due to multiple arrivals and departures from passengers, it is not possible for us to attend everyone’s various time schedules. However, we are happy to help in any way possible with these arrangements.

Total Estimated Cost of Trip

Holy Land Site Fee $1,850

Individual Costs $2,800

Total $4,650 USD

THIS IS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED TRIP

If you want to spend more time in Israel and see more holy sites, then this trip is designed for you. Most trips to the Holy Land allow only around 7-8 full days in Israel. This severely limits what can be seen. Therefore, most who go to the Holy Land miss out on many significant holy sites as a result. This trip will have you in Israel for 13 full touring days. You will, therefore, see almost everything significant there is to see in Israel.

A 17-day trip like this normally is quite expensive (if you can find one). Why can we do it so inexpensively? Because we are eliminating tour companies, travel agencies, tour guides, etc., and are providing these services instead. We are also allowing you to book your own airfare, lodging, and some of your meals. And lastly, we are staying in nice, clean hotels /hostels instead of expensive hotels. It is our pleasure to serve you and our Lord Jesus Christ in offering you this special and affordable trip of a lifetime.

Because this is a custom trip, each participant will be required to book their own airfare, lodging, and purchase some of their own meals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This trip is not for the weak and faint of heart! There will be a fair amount of walking, some hiking, climbing stairs, times when it could be warm (Dead Sea area), etc. Those considering this trip need to be in good shape and able to withstand some discomfort at times due to heat, walking, stairs, steps, hiking, etc. Our estimated walking distance will be about 3 - 5 miles (4 - 7 km.) a day. Those considering this trip need to be prepared for a rewarding but full schedule of about 8 - 9 hours a day. However, if at any time you want to take time off for rest during the trip, you are welcome to do so.

GROUP SIZE LIMIT

In order to have a more intimate and better experience, we limit our group size to around 35 - 40 people. This allows us to be more efficient and see more places in Israel. Larger teams bring a different dynamic that slows things down and makes travel more difficult.

Each person will be responsible for booking their own air travel to Israel (to and from Ben Gurion Airport). Please make plans to arrive with plenty of time to attend our required orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm at our Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic.

Note: For those having the time and resources, arriving a day early will give you a chance to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.

TRANSPORTATION IN ISRAEL

We will be transported via a large, air-conditioned motorcoach . Our bus driver is an Arab Christian who is able to take us to all sites in Israel, even in the West Bank.

LODGING IN ISRAEL

We will be staying at hotels with private rooms and bathrooms during our time in Israel. Our itinerary shows the hotels where we will stay (a total of three: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, and Jerusalem). Click here for hotel reservation links

LUGGAGE SIZE AND AMOUNT

We don't have a luggage size and number allowance per person, but we suggest not exceeding over 40-50 lbs (18-22 kg) per piece of luggage as it makes it hard to handle. The lighter, the better. You will be responsible for handling your own luggage on the trip, so don't pack any heavier than what you can lift.

MEALS IN ISRAEL

Each person will be responsible for paying for their own lunches and dinners.

Breakfast - The hotels will provide breakfast if desired. Some will provide dinners as well. These can be paid for when you book your lodging or at the hotels. It's ideal to eat breakfast at the hotels as it's handy. However, you can eat your breakfast if desired at a local restaurant or made by hand.

Lunch - Because eating out is expensive in Israel, time-consuming with a large group, and we will not always be close to a restaurant, each trip participant will prepare themself a daily sack lunch. Each day around noon, we will take a break to eat, or you can eat and snack as you wish. Lunch items can be purchased at local grocery stores or extra items from the breakfasts buffets at the hotels can be taken (the hotels seem okay with this). The hotels will have refrigerators in the rooms if needed.

Dinner – On your own. Enjoy the local culture as you eat at local restaurants or the hotel if you prefer.

PARK & ENTRANCE PASSES

Holy Land Site Ministries will pay for all park and entrance fees to all sites. You will be responsible for paying for any entrance fees you want to see during your free time.

WHAT WILL OUR VISITS TO EACH SITE BE LIKE?

Our visits will normally last around two hours. We will begin with some orientation of the site. Then we'll do a walking tour to see the site and its points of interest. Afterward, we'll find a quiet spot to reflect on the main events from the Bible that happened at the site and close with a faith lesson to learn the key truths God would desire to teach us. Some of the Bible teachings might be filmed for publishing on our website. We'll then end our visit with some free time.

A valid U.S. Passport is required. Passports must have at least six months left before they expire for travel to Israel.

TRIP PREPARATION

Please utilize the videos and info on our website that provide help and orientation to better understand many of the biblical sites we will be visiting, the history of Israel, and other helpful info. In addition, we will provide helpful info leading up to our trip that will help prepare you to get the most out of your holy land experience.

We also ask that you acquaint yourself with our Travel Orientation Material found on our website. You will find it extremely helpful.

TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS TRIP

We’ve chosen these dates to visit Israel because the weather is stable, the days are longer, and there are no Jewish Holidays that will interfere with our travels.

DAILY ITINERARY

Please take into consideration that there might be slight adjustments to the schedule depending on things out of our control. Additionally, if the team would like some flexibility in seeing sights, we are happy to do this if possible.

MONEY IN ISRAEL

Credit cards and Dollars are readily accepted, and Shekels can be drawn from ATMs.

INTERNET IN ISRAEL

Phone SIM cards can be purchased for around $39.99 if you want Internet service at all times while in Israel. You can also activate your phone for international service.

If you don't have Internet via your phone service, at each hotel where we will be staying, free Internet service is provided. Also, the tour bus has free Internet service as well.

DIGITAL MAPS OF DAILY TRIP ITINERARY

For each tour trip itinerary , you will see at the bottom of each day's itiner ary a link to see a Google Map of the route and sites we'll be seeing each day. Here's an example:

Tour Day 1: G oogle Map Itinerary

DAILY SCHEDULE

We will leave our place of lodging each day at 7:45 am and return around 4:00 - 5:00 pm. From this time on, you will have free time to eat, relax, see the local sites and culture, etc.

PERSONAL TRAVEL IN ISRAEL

You can take a taxi, walk, use the bus or light rail train system. The best option is to make sure you have Internet in Israel (you can activate your phone or get an Israeli SIM card) and use Google Maps. It will tell you exactly which bus, light rail train, or walking route will best suit you. It also works in real-time, so you can see exactly when buses and trains are arriving and departing.

The minimum age for trip participants is 12 years old unless other arrangements have been made with tour hosts.

Please see our detailed itinerary below.

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TRIP REGISTRATION INFO

How to register & confirm your spot.

1. P lease fill out the online registration form, and we will notify you of your acceptance on the tour trip team.

2. A fter being notified of your acceptance on the tour team, please pay your non-refundable registration deposit of $500 USD. Your deposit is what confirms your spot on the tour team.

REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, AND FINAL PAYMENT LINKS

Final Payment ~ $1,350 USD

REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE

Your trip registration, deposit, and final payment deadline is March 1 , 2024 . Tourism is growing quite rapidly in Israel, and things need to be done earlier than in previous years. Therefore, booking lodging, bus transportation in Israel, etc., needs to be done no later than 2 months before trip departure to ensure availability (booking lodging is even recommended 6 months in advance for best availability). For these reasons, we have set March 1 , 2024 , as the deadline for trip registration. For those who desire to attend this trip after March 1 , 2024 , we will handle each person on a space availability case basis. Thanks for your understanding.

CANCEL ATIONS & REFUNDS

Deposit Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

All deposit payments are non-refundable.

Refund of Final Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

1. If you need to cancel your trip for personal reasons before March 1 , 2024 , Holy Land Site Ministries will only be able to refund one-half of your final payment.

2. If you must cancel your trip for personal reasons after March 1 , 2024 , Holy Land Site Ministries will not be able to refund any of your final payment due to expenses already incurred that cannot recuperated.

Transferring Payments to a Different Tour Trip Date

No payments to Holy Land Site Ministries can be transferred from one tour trip to a different tour trip.

Refunds from Purchases of Airline Tickets, Lodging, etc.

Holy Land Site Ministries will not refund any of these funds because they were not paid to Holy Land Site Ministries.

Refund if Trip is Canceled Due to Events Out of Our Control like Covid, Other Viruses, War, and So Forth

1. 100% of the final payment to Holy Land Site Ministries will be refunded.

2. Refunds from flights and lodging will be the responsibility of each person as these were booked personally.

TRIP PROTECTION INSURANCE

If you would like trip protection insurance to protect you, or if the trip is canceled for any reason, many third-party insurance agencies provide travel protection insurance in the case of cancelations due to unforeseen reasons.

Travel Protection Agencies (Rated the Highest by Forbes.com)

Forbes.com Adviser (compares many companies):

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Allianz Travel Insurance: allianztravelinsurance.com

Travel Guard (AIG): travelguard.com/travel-insurance/plans

Seven Corners: sevencorners.com

WHEN TO BOOK AIRFARE & LODGING

Please book your lodging at your earliest convenience, as lodging fills up quickly in Israel. You can book your flights around 6 months before trip departure or as desired.

HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKING LINKS

We show Bookings.com as an option because they offer no upfront charges, and cancelations can be done 72 hours in advance with no fees. However, if you want to book using another booking platform, you are welcome to do so.

Kfar Maccabiah Business & Sport Hotel , 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv

Check-in: May 4, Check-out: May 5. One night stay.

Hotel Reservation Link: Bookings.com or Kfar Maccabiah Direct Booking (It seems best to book directly with this hotel as bookings on Bookings.com aren't available until around six months before the dates.)

Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel, El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias

Check-in: May 5, Check-out: May 9. Four nights stay.

Hotel Reservation Link: Bookings.com

Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem

Check-in: May 9, Check-out: May 18. Nine nights stay.

Note: For those with the time and resources, arriving a day early will allow you to rest up and better prepare for your experience in Israel.

If, for some reason, the hotels are full, just book a hotel of your choice nearby and meet us at the check-in lobby of the main hotel by 7:45 am. Bus departure is scheduled daily at 8:00 am from each hotel.

CONTACT INFO:

Phone: (541) 603-0881

Email: holylandsite.com@gmailcom

Website : HolyLandSite.com

FRI, MAY 3 DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND

Please make plans to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, no later than May 4, by 3:00 pm if possible. This will give you plenty of time to attend our orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm. We'll meet at the main check-in lobby of the Kfar Maccabiah & Suites Hotel and then go to our meeting place.

Note: For those with the time and resources, arriving a day early will allow you to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.

Clic k to see "Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Orientation Video"

SAT, MAY 4 TEL AVIV

After arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, you will proceed through customs. Please don’t lose your small tourist visa provided to you. Afterward, you can take a taxi to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow approximately 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. Orientation and get acquainted meeting 7:00 pm. Please meet in the main hotel lobby. Free time afterward.

Lodging at Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. One night total.

Google Map from Ben Gurion to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel

SUN, MAY 5 TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE AREA

Refreshed from a good night's sleep, we’ll visit Old Jaffa (Joppa), the traditional home of Simon the Tanner, the port from which Jonah sailed and the logs arrived for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. We’ll then pass through the fast-growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon en route to Caesarea Maritima , where the Holy Spirit came to the Gentiles and the site of major events in the lives of Peter and Paul. We’ll drive through the rolling hills of Galilee to Nazareth , where Jesus grew up, and visit the Church of the Annunciation , where the angel, Gabriel, announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah. We'll then drive through Cana , where Christ performed His first public miracle. Then it’s on to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee , which will be our base for the next 4 nights. Free time afterward.

Lodging at Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel, El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias. Four nights total.

Tour Day 1: Google Map Itinerary

MON, MAY 6 SEA OF GALILEE AREA

This day alone is worth the trip! We are now literally walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We'll start the day at Ginosar , where we'll see an ancient boat (Beit Yigal Allon Museum) from the time of Jesus. We'll take a most memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in a replica of an ancient wooden boat used in Jesus’ day. We’ll visit the Mount of Beatitudes , the location of the beautiful Sermon on the Mount, where Christ preached his longest and most famous sermon. From the Mount of Beatitudes, we'll walk in the footsteps of Jesus down the hill to Tabgha by the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Capernaum , where Jesus set up His home ministry base and often preached in the ancient synagogue. We will continue our drive around the Sea of Galilee to Kursi , where Christ cast out a legion of demons out of a demon-possessed man. Time permitting, w e'll end the day at a breathtaking spot overlooking the Sea of Galilee , where we'll see many sites around its shore, one of which is where the Feeding of the 5,000 took place. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 2: Google Map Itinerary

TUES, MAY 7 SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll journey north to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matt. 16:16). We’ll visit Chorazin , one of the cursed towns, which has one of the most preserved synagogues in the Galilee area. Then it's on to visit the most likely place Jesus called many of His disciples and the area where Peter was reconciled with Christ after denying Him three times. We'll wrap up the day with a visit to Magdala , the hometown of Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out seven demons. At Magdala, we will visit a natural beach where you can dip your feet in the Sea of Galilee or swim if you'd like. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 3: Google Map Itinerary

WED, MAY 8 SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll drive along the Jordan Valley to Beth Shean , a stunning Roman Decapolis city and the place where Saul and his son’s bodies were hanged after defeat in battle. We’ll visit Gideon’s Spring , where Gideon selected his soldiers to battle against the Midianites. We’ll return to the Sea of Galilee and finish the day on top of Mt. Arbel , the believed place where Christ gave the Great Commission, and which provides a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 4: Google Map Itinerary

THURS, MAY 9 JORDAN VALLEY AREA

We’ll drive south along the Jordan Valley, following the footsteps that Jesus and His disciples would have walked, arriving at the Baptismal Site of Jesus, where Jesus was baptized by John. We'll provide an option for those who would like to get baptized to do so. Then to Jericho , the oldest known walled city and the first place Joshua and the Israelites conquered upon entering the Promised Land. We’ll then visit Qumran , where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Then, we'll ascend and enter Jerusalem as pilgrims did since ancient times to fulfill the words of the prophet "I was glad when they said unto me: 'Our feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem'" (Psalms 122:1–2). Free time afterward.

Lodging at Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem. Nine nights total.

Tour Day 5: Google Map Itinerary

FRI, MAY 10 DEAD SEA AREA

We’ll begin the day by driving to Masada , a massive fortress rock column that overlooks the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth). We'll ascend Masada by cable car to visit the remnants of Herod's Palace, where in 73 AD, the Zealots made their last stand against the might of Rome. We’ll visit ancient Gomorrah , one of the cities God destroyed by fire and brimstone due to their wickedness. Then, what would a visit to Israel be without taking a dip, or rather a float, in the Dead Sea ? Free time afterward.

Tour Day 6: Google Map Itinerary

SAT, MAY 11 BETHLEHEM – JUDAH AREA

We'll begin the day with a visit to Bethlehem, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. We'll then visit the magnificent Herodian Fortress. While there, we'll view the Shepherds' Fields, the Fields of Boaz and Ruth, and see where David kept his sheep as a young man . We’ll then travel to the Valley of Elah , where David slew Goliath. Then on to Beth Shemesh , where key events in the life of Samson took place and where the Ark of the Covenant miraculously was returned to the Israelites by the Philistines. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 7: Google Map Itinerary

SUN, MAY 12 SAMARIA AREA Today we’ll travel north to the ancient Samaria region of the Bible. We visit Shechem , where Abraham first entered the Promised Land and erected an altar. We’ll see and drink from Jacob’s Well , where Jesus talked with the Samaritan woman. We’ll see where Joseph’s bones were buried at the Tomb of Joseph . We’ll see ancient Shiloh , where the Tabernacle resided for 369 years and where Hannah prayed for a son (Samuel). Then it’s on to ancient Bethel , where Jacob saw a ladder to heaven, where the tabernacle resided, and where Jeroboam erected a Golden Calf. We'll drive by the site of ancient Ai , the second city Joshua and the Israelites destroyed. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 8: Google Map Itinerary

MON, MAY 13 JERUSALEM

We’ll start the day with a magnificent view of the Old City from the top of the Mt. of Olives and orient ourselves to the layout and places of Jerusalem . We’ll then visit the Chapel of Ascension , where Christ ascended back to heaven and where His feet will touch down at His glorious second coming. We'll visit Pater Noster Church , where Christ taught His disciples how to pray. We'll see the Tombs of the Prophets , where Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are believed to be buried. We’ll take the Palm Sunday Walk to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations . Along the way, we’ll visit Dominus Flevit , where Christ wept over Jerusalem. We’ll see Mary’s Tomb and underground caves that were part of Gethsemane . Free time afterward.

Tour Day 9: Google Map Itinerary

TUES, MAY 14 JERUSALEM

Today, we’ ll visit and walk on the Temple Mount , the location where Solomon’s Temple was and the holiest and most battled-over piece of land in the world. We'll then see the Western Wall , the Jew’s most holy site in Israel. We’ll visit the Southern Stairs Area , which was the main entrance to the Temple Mount, a place Christ and His disciples would have often been, and the likely place where those who received Christ at Pentecost were baptized. We’ll then walk through part of the Cardo , an original Roman street, and then see the amazing remains of the massive Broad Wall built by King Hezekiah. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 10 : Google Map Itinerary

WED, MAY 15 JERUSALEM

Today we will visit the Upper Room , the location of the Last Supper and the place an early church/synagogue was built by early Christians shortly after the time of Christ. Next, we'll see the House of Caiaphas , where Christ was tried before Caiaphas, Peter denied Christ three times, and where Christ was beaten and spent the night in a dungeon . While at the House of Caiaphas, we'll see a model of Jerusalem from around 135 AD . Then we'll have the privilege of visiting the City of David , where everything began in Jerusalem. While in the City of David, we'll see David's Palace , ancient ruins, the remains of Nehemiah's Wall, and King David's Tomb. For those who would like, you can walk through Hezekiah's Water Tunnel , which diverts the water from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. For the others, you can walk the Canaanite Dry Tunnel . We'll then all meet and see the Pool of Siloam , where Christ healed a blind man. We’ll then walk part of the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), where God’s winepress of wrath will be poured out on the gathered nations at Christ's second coming and from where the blood (the height of a horse’s bridle) will flow to the Dead Sea and beyond. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 11: Google Map Itinerary

THURS, MAY 16 NEGEV AREA

Today, we’ll travel to Hebron , where Abraham had many encounters with God and from where King David reigned over Judah for 7 1/2 years. We'll begin by visiting the Oaks of Mamre , a preserved site over the place where Abraham lived for a period of time and had several amazing encounters with God. Just a short distance from the Oaks of Mamre is the place where the patriarchs are buried in the Cave of Machpelah . Close to Machpelah are the ruins of ancient Tel Hebron . We’ll then travel to Beersheba , where Abraham lived and made a covenant with Abimelech. Farew ell Dinner at 6:30 pm. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 12: Google Map Itinerary

FRI, MAY 17 JERUSALEM

We’ll begin the day by seeing Pilate’s Palace and Gabbatha (stone pavement and judgment place where Christ was condemned to crucifixion). From there, we'll walk the biblical Via Dolorosa (painful path to the Cross) to Golgotha , where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is today. We'll then visit and explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see why it's the best candidate for Golgotha. We’ll walk the traditional path of the Via Dolorosa and see the Stations of the Cross . Then we'll walk to the Lions' Gate and see the famous Eastern Gate and Eastern Wall , where we'll see ancient stones dating back to the time of Solomon and see the evidence of the original Temple Mount and its expansions over the years. Then we'll see the Church of St. Anne, where the Pool of Bethesda is located, the place Jesus healed a sick man after he had waited 38 long years. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 13: Google Map Itinerary

SAT, MAY 18 ISRAEL - HOME

Unless you plan on continuing your stay in Israel, you’ll transfer to the airport and arrive home with wonderful memories of a visit to the Land of the Bible!

The hotel in Jerusalem (Prima Park) provides several options for direct transportation to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv right from the hotel. All of them can be prearranged so you have no waiting time whatsoever. It is recommended to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport at least 4 hours in advance. This means you should leave Jerusalem 5 hours before your flight departure.

Following are your transportation options:

1. Taxi: C osts around $100 USD for up to 4 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

2. Shuttle Taxi: Costs around $120 USD for up to 6 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

3. 12-passenger Shuttle Bus: Costs around $25.00 USD per person.

Please arrange transportation with the hotel front desk a day in advance. All transportation options take about an hour to reach the airport and run every day of the week, even on Shabbat (Saturday), the Sabbath.

Google Map from Prima Park Hotel to Ben Gurion Airport

C li ck t o see "Ben Gurion Airport Departure Orientation Video"

SUN, MAY 19 ARRIVE HOME

Return home filled with an overflowing heart knowing that you walked in the footsteps of Christ and experienced the actual places where many of the events in the Bible took place.

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Israel Overview Tour of All Biblical Sites

Jerusalem Sites

Jerusalem Overview

Jerusalem Holy Sites Overview

Antonia Fortress

Bethany: Tomb of Lazarus

Chapel of the Ascension: Ascension & Return of Christ

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Church of Mary Magdalene

City of David Overview

Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ

Dominus Flevit Church

Eastern Gate

Garden of Gethsemane: Church of All Nations

Gordon's Garden Tomb

Gethsemane to Golgotha:

Christ's Path to the Cross

Herod/Pilate's Palace: Trial of Jesus

Hezekiah's Broad Wall

Hezekiah's Water Tunnel

Hinnom Valley Overview

History Of Jerusalem's Walls and Gates

House of Caiaphas: Peter's Denial of Christ

Kidron Valley: Judgment of God

Mary's Tomb & Gethsemane Cave

Mount of Olives Overview

Pater Noster Church: Lord's Prayer, Olivet Discourse

Pools of Bethesda & St. Anne

Pool of Siloam

Prophecy, Proof t he Bible Is True: Mount of Olives

Solomon's Temple

Southern Stairs/Davidson Archaeological Site

Temple Mount Overview

Temple Location

Temple Mount: Pentecost

Temple Cleansing by Jesus

Temple & the Early Church

Tomb of King David

Tombs of the Prophets

The Old Testament Feasts & Jesus

The Upper Room

Triumphal Entry

Via Dolorosa

Western Wall & Tunnels Tour

Other Sites In Jerusalem

Sea of Galilee Sites

Sea of Galilee Overview

Calling of the Disciples

Capernaum: Jesus' Ministry Base

Feeding the 5,000

Gennesaret, Ginosar: Jesus Boat

Jesus Walks on Water, Calms the Sea

Kursi: Demonic Man Healed

Magdala: Mary Magdalene

Mount Arbel: The Great Commission

Mount of Beatitudes

Sower's Cove: Parables of the Kingdom

Tabgha: Restoration of Peter

Yardenit Baptismal Site

Other Sites Around the Sea of Galilee

Northern Israel Sites

Beth Shean Amphitheater

Caesarea Maritima Overview

Caesarea Maritima: Holy Spirit Given to the Gentiles

Caesarea Philippi

Cana: First Miracle of Jesus

Church of the Annunciation & St. Joseph Church

Dan (City of Dan)

Gideon's Spring

J ezreel Overview

Jordan River Overview

Megiddo: Armageddon

Mount Carmel & Elijah

Mount Tabor: Transfiguration of Christ

Nazareth Overview

Nazareth: Mt. Precipice

Sepphoris (Tsipori, Zippori)

Other Sites In Northern Israel

Central Israel Sites

Beth-Shemesh

Ein Karem (Kerem)

Emmaus Road

Gezer: On Crossroads of the World

Gibeon - Nabi Samwil

Inn of the Good Samaritan

Jericho ~ Tell Es-Sultan

Joppa (Jaffa, Yafo) Overview

Jordan River: Crossing into the Promised Land

Jordan River Baptismal Site of Jesus (Qsar al-Yahud)

Judean Wilderness

Judean Wilderness: Testing of Jesus

M oun t Nebo & Moses

Philistine Cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod, Gaza, Ekron, Gath

Qumran: Dead Sea Scrolls

Samaria (Sabastia)

Shechem: Jacob's Well

Shiloh: Center of Worship

St. George's Monastery (Wadi Qelt)

Timnah: Life of Samson

Valley of Elah: David & Goliath

Other Sites In Central Israel

Southern Israel Sites

Beer Sheba: The Patriarchs

Bethlehem Overview

Bethlehem: Church of Nativity

Bethlehem: David & the Psalms

Bethlehem: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz

Bethlehem: Shepherds' Field

Dead Sea Area

En-Gedi: Living Waters

Exodus, Red Sea Crossing, Mt. Sinai

Tel Hebron Overview

Hebron Caves of Machpelah

Herodian (Herodiu m) Fortress

Oaks of Mamre, Hebron

Kadesh Barnea

Mount Sinai

Sodom & Gomorrah

The Philistines & Their City Strongholds

Timna Park: Tabernacle, Moses

Other Sites In Southern Israel

Other Biblical Sites

Garden of Eden Location

Madaba ( Map), Jordan

Mount Nebo & Moses

Noah's Ark & the Great Flood

Noah's Ark Location

Petra, Jordan

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Places You’ll See

Ride a cable car to Masada's ancient fortress
Float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea
Explore the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem
Walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City
Visit the Church of Annunciation in Nazareth
Introduction
Day 1 Masada National Park / Dead Sea / View of Qumran
Day 2 Bethlehem / Jericho / Church of Nativity / view of Shepherds' Field
Day 3 In the Footsteps of Jesus / Garden of Gethsemane / Notre Dame De Sion
Day 4 Jerusalem Old & New / Via Dolorosa / Western Wall / Church of Holy Sepulchre
Day 5 Nazareth / Tiberias / Sea of Galilee / Capernaum / Jordan River / Yardenit

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Overall Rating Good 3.4
Itinerary Excellent 4.3
Guide Excellent 4.3
Transport Excellent 4.3
Accommodation Good 4.0
Food Good 3.3
Tour Operator Click Tours 3.9
SS Sharon · 23rd September 2023 The 5 day Holy Tour of Jerusalem booked with Click Tours was the worst tour I have ever booked. I take tours 3-4 times a year, so have many tour group comparisons. Although asked, Click Tours would not advise hotel locations until a few days before the... Show more Trip date: September 2023
RW Roy · 19th September 2023 Outstanding experience!!! Guides were all excellent and the sites selected for the tours checked all of the boxes. Visiting the ruins at Jericho, the worlds oldest city was the highlight of the trip for me. Gathering water from the Jordan River where... Show more Trip date: September 2023

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HC Heather · 21st May 2023 The worst thing that happened was that our guide and bus left 11 of the 33 people. We called for support and the company was no help. We had to find our own way home. The other guides were very careful not to lose anyone. Would be better if the groups... Show more Trip date: May 2023

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Day 2 Tel Aviv - Overnight on the Mediterranean Coast

Day 3 En route to Galilee: Caesarea - Mt Carmel - Stella Maris - Carmelites - Cana - Nazareth - Basilica of the Annunciation

Day 4 Ministry of Christ in Galilee: Tiberias - Boat ride - Sea of Galilee - Capernaum - Mt. Beatitudes - Caesarea Philippi

Day 5 Mt Tabor - Sepphoris - Jerusalem

Day 6 Jerusalem the Holy City - Bethlehem the Nativity - Mt Olives - Church of Visitation - Shepherd’s Fields - Church of the Nativity

Day 7 Jerusalem: The Passion of Jesus' Last Hours: - Bethany, Mt Olives, Palm Sunday, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Cave of Betrayal, Cave of Assumption, Pater Noster

Day 8 Stations of the Cross - Church of the Holy Sepulchre - St Anne’s Church - Ecce Homo - Western Wall - Upper Room - Dormition Abbey

Day 9 The Wilderness - Bethany - Jericho - Mt Temptation - Dead Sea

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