8 Days / 7 Nights (Sunday arrival)

Package rate in USD 1412up

per person based on twin-sharing
 

 

ITINERARY:

Day 1  (Sunday):       Arrival  Israel
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where we will be met by our Israeli guide who will accompany us during our entire stay in Israel. We travel northward to our hotel for one night in the coastal area of Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free to walk along the Mediterranean, relax and have dinner.

Day 2  (Monday):      Caesarea,  Armageddon,  Cana, Nazareth
After breakfast, travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. See the Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct. Then journey on to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah hid from King Ahab, and through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. In the afternoon, continue on to Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus drive by Mt. Tabor the site of the transfiguration of our Lord , from here we will view the geographic layout of Jesus' early ministry.  We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next two nights in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.

Day 3  (Tuesday):     Capernaum and Mount of Beatitudes
Following breakfast, travel to Caesarea Philippi, site of Peter’s Confession. A relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee with easy viewing of the nearby Golan Heights brings to life the experiences of the fishermen disciples. In Capernaum visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue and Peter’s home. Then travel on to the site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Mount of the Beatitudes overlooking the Sea where our guide will reenact Jesus’ famous “Sermon on the Mount”. Overnight Tiberias .

Day 4  (Wednesday):  Jordan River, Beth Shean and Jerusalem
Begin our sightseeing with a visit to the Jordan River Baptismal site, and then turn southward to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis -- The most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. (1 Sam 31:10-12) have During the time of Jesus, Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of the Decapolis--a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and government. Continue to Tel Jesreel and walk the Biblical  trail , next is the spring of Gideon this is  were Gideon have chosen his warriors in his battle with the Midienites , Drive to Jrusalem

Day 5  (Thursday):      Massada, Dead Sea Scrolls,Ein Gedi                                                            
Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Massada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand.  We'll visit Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.  Afterwards proceed to Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. (1 Sam 23:29; 24 Song of Songs 1:14).
Return to Jerusalem .     
 
Day 6  (Friday):          Around Jerusalem, Jesus‘Steps’         

Today we walk where Jesus walked.  Begin the day with a panoramic view of the city, Mount Moriah and the Dome of the Rock from atop the Mount of Olives and  then the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment. To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection is important here.  Next, we enter the Old City through Stephen's Gate, and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured a cripple. We move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering, view the Church of the Sepulcher before we arrive at the climax of our tour - the Garden Tomb. Your faith, that blessed hope and communion with Christ, will take on a tremendous new meaning today.

Day 7  (Saturday) :   Bible Time in Israel                                                                                

An interesting and educational day of touring awaits us today beginning at a scale model of the ancient city of Jerusalem.  Our guide will walk us through an accurately detailed smaller version of Biblical times in Jerusalem as well as the architecture and décor of the Temple, next we will visit the Shrine of the Book with time to enjoy the museum, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and the absolute miracle of God’s preserved Word .
Next we travel to Mount Zion to visit  the house of Caiphas and the “Upper Room” where the disciple whom Jesus loved laid his head on His Breast and where later Thomas cried; “my Lord & my God”. From here we will see the ancient Roman Cardo, and Western Wall .
Later we travel to Bethlehem to visit the site of the Nativity of Christ .
Dinner and overnight Jerusalem .
  

Day 8  (Sunday):      Departure Israel

Fly back to home country
 

   ***End of Tour***
 

Includes:

• Total 7 nights hotel accommodations on a 4 star hotel based on twin-sharing
• Transfers
• Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
• Tours as specified
• Breakfast
• Admission fees as specified in the itinerary

Excludes:

• International ticket
• Tips to Driver and Guide
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Others not mentioned in the itinerary