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The Best of Israel 9 Day Tour

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9 days israel tour package.

Experience our unique fully guided Israel tour package of the Holy land. Discover the historical sites and incredible beauty of the Land of The Bible with Noah Tours' professional team & guides. Be part of a once in a lifetime journey. 

⬤ Day 1. Sunday.   Arrival  

Arrival to Tel Aviv International Airport. A Noah Tours representative will meet you after passport control and accompany you to your transfer to your hotel.

⬤ Day 2. Monday.   Jaffa – Caesarea – Haifa – Nazareth – Galilee

After breakfast drive through Jaffa, an ancient port city and the oldest part of Tel Aviv. Continue on to the ancient city of Caesarea that was built by King Herod the Great while driving along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We will then proceed to Haifa, passing by Mt. Carmel to see the famous Bahai Gardens. From Haifa, we will drive to Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation. Pass by Cana, where the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine took place.  End the day with an overnight in Tiberias/Galilee Sea.

⬤ Day 3. Tuesday.   Galilee – Mt. Beatitudes – Capernaum – Tabgha - Golan Heights 

Start the day with an exciting boat ride on the Galilee Sea. Continue to visit Biblical Magdala and its most recent excavations and discoveries. See the Ancient Synagogue, mentioned in the Bible, from the Period of Jesus. Ascend up to Mt. Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount”.  Continue the day in Capernaum, known as “The Town of Jesus”, visit the synagogue and Peter’s house. Take a lunch break with a delicious St. Peters fish lunch. Next, we will visit Tabgha, the place where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place. You will also have the amazing opportunity to see the famous mosaic under the altar of the ancient church of Tabgha. Proceed to the Golan Heights and have an overview from above. End the day at your hotel in the Galilee Sea for your overnight.

⬤ Day 4. Wednesday.   Jordan River – Qumran – Masada – Dead Sea

Begin the morning by driving along the Jordan River to Yardenit Baptismal Site. Visit Qumran and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Travel on to Masada where you will take a cable car up to the fortress. The history of the famous Jewish fortification will unfold before your eyes; the palaces built by King Herod, the synagogue and bathhouses used by the Jews. Descend Masada by cable car and drive to the Dead Sea for some relaxation and a dip in the water. Overnight at a Dead Sea hotel and spa where you will be able to take advantage of the spa facilities.

⬤ Day 5. Thursday.   Dead Sea - Mt. of Olives - Yad Vashem - Bethlehem - Mahane Yehuda

Check out from our hotel. Start our journey to Jerusalem ascending via the Judean Desert. Go up to the Mt. of Olives, a cemetery that once was covered in olive groves, where you will have a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem. A visit to Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem, located on Mt. Herzl. Depart for Bethlehem to see the Church of Nativity located at Manger Square. Overview of the Judean Desert and Shepherd's Field. Finish the day back in Jerusalem continue the day with an exciting tour of the Mahane Yehuda Marketplace (Shuk) and experience life as an Israeli. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for your overnight.

⬤ Day 6. Friday.  Jerusalem (Old City) - Via Dolorosa - Western Wall

The morning will begin with the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion. Make your way to Mt. Zion where you will visit David’s Tomb and the site of the Last Supper, also known as the “Upper Room”. We continue to the Christian Quarter where you will enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. From there, walk where Jesus walked and make your way down Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). The day will continue with a trip to The Cardo, what used to be a main street in the Old City during the time when Judea was under Roman rule. Go down to the Western Wall and spend some time in reflection and/or prayer. End the day in your Hotel.

⬤ Day 7. Saturday.   Jerusalem (New City)  

Today will begin with a short city tour in New Jerusalem, we will pass by the Israeli parliament “Knesset”, and if time permits, stop by the famous menorah. We will visit the Israel Museum, Israel’s national museum, where you will see the Dead Sea Scrolls as well as a model of the Second Temple.  End the day with an overnight in Tel Aviv. 

⬤ Day 8 Sunday. Jerusalem - Free Day - Explore Jerusalem on your own!

Enjoy your free day to explore the beautiful city and its rich and intriguing culture.  Do not miss the opportunity to visit the interesting museums and the magnificent sites of the city. End the day with an overnight in Jerusalem.

Optional: Jeep/ATV tour in the Jerusalem area. Contact us for the rate. 

⬤ Day 9. Monday. Departure Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your departure flight. Until next time!

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Comfort Class: Child (2-12) sharing parents' room-reduction of 20%.  Superior: Child up to age 18 sharing parents’ room –reduction of 30%.

Season Periods:

HIGH & PEAK SEASONS 2024: 

High Season:

• 22 Dec 2023 – 03 January 2024  (Christmas and New Year) 
• 01 July – 31 August 2024               (Summer holiday period)

Peak Season: 

• 21 – 30 April 2024:                             Passover (Jewish holiday)
• 11 – 13 June 2024:                              Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
• 02 – 04 October 2024:                    Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
• 11 – 12 October 2024:                        Yom Kippur – Not possible for touring
• 16 – 26 October 2024:                      Succoth (Jewish holiday)

HIGH & PEAK SEASON 2025

• Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.  
• 22 Dec 2024 – 03 January 2025  (Christmas and New Year) 
• 01 July – 31 August 2025               (Summer holiday period)
• 12 – 19 April 2025:                           Passover (Jewish holiday)
• 1 – 3 June 2025:                              Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
• 22 – 25 September 2025:             Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
• 1 – 2 October 2025:                        Yom Kippur – Not possible for touring
• 6 – 15 October 2025:                      Succoth (Jewish holiday)

Regular Season:

• Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
• 2 Transfers from/to the airport/hotel
• 8 Nights Hotel Accommodation including daily Israeli buffet breakfasts
• All entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Government licensed English speaking guide on touring days
• 6 full days sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach
• Anything mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tips to Guide, Driver, Hotel Staff, etc.
• Traveler's medical & baggage insurances
• Porterage at airport or hotels
• Beverages with meals
• Lunches en route at local restaurants
• Dinners (if client ordered breakfasts only)
• Supplement for private transfers other than mentioned in the including section.
• Anything not mentioned in the "rate includes" section.

Optional Services

vip meeting and assitance from the plane sleeve upon arrival USD 85 per person

Important Notes

• The tour departs Sundays with a transfer from the airport to the hotel.
• The group is limited to 18 people only .

Pick-up/ Starting times may vary & may be delayed depending on the number of guests picked up from hotels.

• Kibbutz Hotel is upon availability. In case of no availability, the overnight will be in Tiberias.
• Dead Sea Hotel is upon availability. In case of no availability, the overnight will be in Jerusalem.

All rooms are standard rooms. Optional room upgrades are available upon request for a supplement fee.

All categories of hotel class stay in the same Kibbutz Hotel in Galilee no matter which hotel class was booked.

In case the hotels mentioned in the table are not available, a similar hotel from the same category will be booked.

• Dinner Package including 3 dinners. 3 dinners only. On Day 2 and Day 3 in Galilee, and on Day 4 in Dead Sea.
• Reservations received less than 14 days prior to departure are on a request only basis.

It is possible to book additional nights at hotels if arriving before or departing after the tour dates.

The sequence of the tour, hotels used, and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.

Tours of holy sites require modest dress (should cover shoulders, no short sleeves, short skirts, or shorts).

Available extensions to Jordan and Egypt - for additional information please contact us.

We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express & Bank transfers.

Rates are in USD $.

A 3rd adult sharing a double room receives a 5% discount from the double room rate.

The program can be extended and tailor-made for groups or private tours.

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Tours to the Holy Land: Trips & Israel Tour Packages 2024, 2025

"Every place we visited was breathtakingly beautiful, with stunning landscapes and rich historical and cultural heritage. We highly recommend visiting Israel to anyone who wants to experience an unforgettable journey. We had a life-changing time there and are already planning to return." Simon L. and Beatriz G. – Tour to Israel/Egypt/Jordan February 2024 "I had a wonderful time in Israel. I felt while I was there the precautions that were taken for our safety were well in hand. I still got to experience many holy sites and be blessed by walking the path that Jesus walked. Every day was started in prayer, singing, or scripture reading which also extended the blessing of the trip." Quincie L. – Tour to Israel/Egypt/Jordan February 2024

Our Israel tours & Holy Land tours of 9-24 days for the Evangelical Protestant Bible believer are what Pilgrim Tours does best. Prepare yourself for a life-changing journey to walk where Jesus walked and visit Jerusalem, Galilee, & Samaria. Each of our Israel tours is led by a local guide who is an experienced expert on the historical, cultural, scenic, and spiritual history of the Holy Land. If you travel with 10 or more people, a private group tour can easily be arranged. Pilgrim Tours can customize an itinerary to fit your group needs with many options to choose from.

Concerned about safety? As a Christian tour operator, the staff at Pilgrim Tours takes a Biblical perspective regarding the current situation in the Middle East. We do not believe that peace in Israel is something that will occur until the Prince of Peace comes to restore His kingdom. Please do not make a reservation with us based on the hopes of a calm future. If you long for the special blessings only available in Israel, we will take you there. An expert driver and guide will carefully keep you from any areas that could present a problem and treat you to the riches of Israel as our special guest.

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Featured Sites in Israel

Explore a vast selection of beautiful historical and Biblical locations throughout Israel with our Israel Holy Land tour. You can visit Jerusalem, Galilee, and parts of Samaria, getting the life-changing opportunity to see where Jesus and many other Biblical figures lived and walked. We even offer Holy Land tours that allow you to see the Dead Sea, the Garden Tomb, and the Jordan River Baptism Site. Like all of our Europe tours , our Israel Holy Land tours are led by local guides who have extensive knowledge of the area and its history. If you want to experience the history of Israel and see the Bible come to life, our Holy Land tours give you that opportunity.

The city of Jerusalem offers a unique convergence of Judaism, Christianity, and the Muslim faith. For Christians who visit Jerusalem, you will learn about many stories of the Bible while walking her streets. Many actors in the Bible such as Abraham, King David, King Solomon, the twelve disciples and Jesus all lived, visited, or spent time there. The Passion week of Christ will be highlighted during our stay as we visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Western Wall, the Way of Suffering, and the Garden Tomb.

Sea of Galilee

Nowhere in Israel does the Bible come to life more than along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Pilgrims who visit the Galilee region have the opportunity to imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago and what Jesus and the twelve disciples experienced while fishing on the Sea of Galilee. The peaceful setting and the natural wonders of the Golan Heights to the east and Mt. Arbel to the west make for a great way to start your morning in quiet reflection. During our tour, we explore the Biblical towns of Capernaum, Magdala, and Nazareth and take a meaningful cruise on the Sea of Galilee.

The Dead Sea is not only the lowest and most lifeless lake in the world, but also nearly 10 times saltier than the ocean. Travelers will enjoy the beautiful colors of the blue water and the red mountains of Jordan to the east. Take time to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Dead Sea “float” either in the sea itself or at one of the warm salt water pools at our hotel. The Dead Sea experience is truly a bucket list visit you won’t want to miss!

Garden Tomb

Our visit to the Garden Tomb and its surrounding gardens is normally one of the highlights of our tour to Israel. The Garden Tomb is a rock-cut tomb in Jerusalem that was unearthed in 1867 and is considered by some Protestants to be the site of the burial and resurrection of Jesus. Our visit offers a unique time of prayer, reflection, communion, and praise, which will be a special life-long memory for many travelers.

Jordan River Baptism Site

The Jordan River Baptist Site or “Yardenit” is a baptism site located along the Jordan River just south of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel. This site is frequented by Christian Pilgrims who enjoy imagining the setting of the baptism of Jesus. For anyone who would like to be baptized in the Jordan River, Yardenit has been developed to be a peaceful setting with beautiful gardens, clean colored water, changing facilities, showers, and a nice souvenir shop.

Caesarea Philippi

To many Pilgrim travelers, Caesarea Philippi is a special surprise while on their tour. Located along the rushing springs of Mt. Hermon, the beautiful and natural setting is where Jesus asked his disciples “Who do men say that I am?” He asked this question while observing the pagan worship of the god Pan as worshipers offered their sacrifice at the “Gates of Hell.” Our time at Caesarea Philippi is one of many opportunities throughout our tour to see the lessons and message of the Bible come to light in a special way.

Israel Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month for the Holy Land tour?

Taking a trip to Israel during the spring or fall offers the most enjoyable weather of the year but normally has the largest crowds. If you want to enjoy a peaceful tour with fewer crowds, consider visiting between December and February or June and August. We offer Israel and Jordan tours throughout the year, so you can select a trip that works for your schedule.

How many days do you need for a Holy Land tour?

We offer several types of tours of the Holy Land, so the duration of your tour depends on the tour package you choose. The Best of Israel Tour is our most basic offering and includes a Sea of Galilee boat ride, a trip to the Jordan River Baptism Site, the Dead Sea, and many opportunities to walk on the same land Jesus walked on. This is our shortest trip at just 9 or 10 days. Our most involved trips allow you to experience a wide range of historical locations over the course of a few weeks. Egypt tours are included in some of these packages, as well as tours in Greece and other countries. These tours can take up to 24 days, giving you the chance to spend an extended period of time learning about and visiting different parts of the world. From our Turkey tours to all of our Israel Christian tours, all of our tours feature a first-class hotel rating for the country you visit. We do offer some upgraded tours that offer better lodging options. You can review our hotel categories at https://www.pilgrimtours.com/company/hotelcomparison.htm . Check out any of our tours to view a day-by-day itinerary and see what amenities are included with each tour.

What is the dress code in Israel?

The dress code in Israel is different from other parts of the world. There are a few dress code basics you should understand before booking Israel tours: When you’re in Israel, there is no strict dress code. You can wear what you feel comfortable wearing. However, both men and women should try to dress conservatively and cover their shoulders and knees when visiting any of the religious sites throughout Israel. Generally speaking, it’s best to avoid tank tops and shorts. Men need to cover their heads when visiting the Western Wall. Pilgrim Tours provides a Pilgrim Tours ball cap upon arrival in Israel, but you might consider purchasing an affordable kippa that you can bring when you visit Jewish sites. Some places may offer a free kippa, but these are generally low quality. (Women are not required to cover their heads at any sight.) You can figure out what you need to pack and how to dress each day by looking at the itinerary for our Holy Land tours. Guides normally offer guidance on how to dress for the next day while on tour. We also suggest looking at the extended weather forecast as you prepare and pack for your trip.

Is there a lot of walking involved on an Israel Tour?

Our Israel tours do require a significant amount of walking each day and you should be able to walk unassisted 3-4 miles per day on average. Make sure you have a comfortable pair of shoes that provide adequate support. While there are bus and boat rides during these tours, you have to walk quite a bit to explore some of the Biblical sites. Our tour guides normally give the group a few options at sites for those that have physical limitations. One thing to keep in mind is that there are many hills and valleys in Israel which can make walking even more taxing. The amount of walking you have to do may vary based on the tour you take, so look at the itinerary before choosing your tour. The good news is that Israel is a beautiful country to see on foot, and you’ll have several opportunities to sit down and give your feet a rest. As long as you have a good pair of shoes and comfortable clothes, it’s easy to forget about all the walking you’re doing and enjoy the tour.

What passport & visa information do I need for your Israel tours?

U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport with at least six months validity beyond their intended stay to enter Israel. Make two photocopies of your passport. Leave one copy at home and carry the other separately from your original. Israel: U.S. and Canadian Citizens do not need a Visa when entering Israel. Non U. S. /Canadian Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of destination. Contact your Consulate office for requirements.

What common languages will be spoken during your Israel tours?

Hebrew, Arabic and English.

What currency can I use on your Israel tours?

The U.S. dollar is widely accepted across Israel, and we suggest bringing about $30 for each day you’ll be on tour. U.S. dollars are recommended for use for small purchases and lunches. Lunches typically cost $15-20. It is important to bring about 20 $1 bills as some bathrooms charge a small fee for use. Credit cards may also be used for larger purchases. ATMs in Israel are all connected to European and American banking systems. Please be advised that the ATM machines dispense money in SHEKELS – NOT U.S. DOLLARS. Please notify your bank before traveling overseas.

Do I need to bring a converter for the Israel tour?

Israel uses the European plug with two round pins. You will need to bring along the necessary converters and adapters to operate any 120 volt appliances such as hair dryers and electric razors as well as camera and cell phone chargers. Electricity in Israel is 220 volts 50 Hz.

What is the time zone for your Israel tours?

The time zone for Israel is seven hours ahead of EST and two hours ahead of GMT.

What climate should I expect during your Israel tours?

In Israel the climate is temperate, and temperatures all year-round are reasonable. Israel has two main seasons: winter (from November to March) is cold and rainy in most parts of the country; summer (from April to October) is hot and dry with little or no rainfall. The desert areas can be extremely hot in summer time.

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"We had a great experience in Israel with Pilgrim Tours. Everything went very well and there were no glitches or problems of any kind. The bus and driver were top notch as were the hotels and daily breakfast buffets. Our tour guide was great as his depth of knowledge of the people, history and languages Israel was quite amazing. We will very likely use Pilgrim again in the future."

"We have toured with Pilgrim Tours three times and what a blessing. Accommodations, excursions, information and food were all high quality. Post pandemic, we were so thankful to return to Israel."

"I couldn't have asked for more for a trip to the Holy Land than what Pilgrim Tours provided me. It was the perfect balance of spiritual reverence, history, geography, and social issues. I am so grateful for the experience that I had on this trip."

"Our church group just returned from taking a "Best of Israel" ten day tour. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I am so glad we chose Pilgrim tours. From our excellent hotel accommodations, to our wonderful tour guide, we enjoyed everything. Our trip exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Pilgrim Tours to anyone who is planning a trip to the Holy Land. We definitely plan to travel with them again."

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Pilgrimage to The Holy Land, Qatar & Istanbul

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Join us on a Pilgrimage to The Holy Land, Qatar & Istanbul with Fr. Roger Noriega and Fr. Alex Aquino!

Depart for your flights to Qatar. Dinner on-board, relax, and anticipate your arrival the next day.

Arrive Qatar

We are greeted upon arrival by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative who will accompany us throughout the pilgrimage. We then transfer to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.

Embark on an extraordinary day of exploration and cultural immersion in Doha, Qatar. Stroll along the Corniche promenade and indulge in authentic Qatari cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Qatar at the Katara Cultural Village where we can witness traditional craftsmanship, and enjoy vibrant performances. Transfer to Villagio Mall for lunch and free time.

This morning we explore the bustling Souq Waqif where we will engage with friendly vendors, and discover unique treasures. We return to our hotel to rest and get ready for our evenings activities. Experience the thrill of a desert safari, capturing breathtaking sunset views, and savoring a Bedouin dinner amidst the dunes. We then return to our hotel for overnight.

Depart Qatar

Today we take our flights from Doha and fly to Tel Aviv. We are greeted upon arrival by our Holy Land Travel Center Representative who will accompany us throughout the pilgrimage. We then transfer to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.

Bethlehem / Ein Karem

On our first day in the Holy Land, we present an overview for a better understanding of its geography and some of the key sites surrounding the area and what makes it such a unique area to the three major religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We then head to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St John the Baptist and to the Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the ‘Magnificat’. In the afternoon we drive to the Shepherd’s Fields where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Then we visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem that stands upon the site where Jesus was born. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Caesarea / Haifa

After breakfast, we head to Caesarea by the Sea to visit the Roman Crusader remains before we continue to Haifa. Upon arrival in Haifa, we will visit Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery with the Madonna of Mt Carmel. Next, we stop at the Baha’i Gardens, which includes a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. We visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where we will celebrate Mass. We then continue to our hotel in Nazareth.

Today we will take boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to see the synagogue and St Peter’s house, a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was given, to Tabgha to see the splendid mosaic about the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the nearby Church of Peter’s Primacy where Peter was told “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” There will be an unforgettable Mass near the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the Primacy or Mt Beatitudes. Next, we head the Magdala Center, the village of Mary Magdalene, where we visit the newly built church on site and the newly excavated ruins.

Cana / Dead Sea / Jericho

After breakfast, we drive to Cana, where couples will have the opportunity to renew wedding vows. Continue to Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration. We then drive to the Jordan River to remember our Lord’s baptism. Then to the town of Jericho and visit the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view Mt. Temptation where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. On the way back there is time for a swim (or rather a float!) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties.

Mt of Olives

We begin our day with a visit to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, continue to the church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Next, we walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Then to Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed His last prayer before his arrest.

Today we head to Mount Zion, visiting the cave of Assumption (Dormition Abbey) of Mary to heaven. We visit the room of the Last Supper, and the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus three times. We end our day visiting the Wailing Wal before we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Old City Jerusalem

After breakfast we head to Jerusalem and start our visit with St Anne Church (the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary). Continue to view the Sisters of Zion, Ecco Homo where Pilate proclaimed “Behold the man.” Next, we retrace the last steps of Jesus as we walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), through the markets of the Old City praying the Stations of the Cross at each station shrine, we reflect on the greatness of His sacrifice. Finally, we arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass. Free time in the Old City of Jerusalem for prayers. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

This morning we board our short flights to Istanbul. After visa formalities, we transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

This morning we head to the Sultanahmet district. This World Heritage-listed district is crammed with historic buildings and enough magical atmospheres to keep you enthralled for days. Full day at the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque with its six minarets and thousands of blue tiles, the Basilica of St. Sofia, (church of the sacred wisdom), now a museum, converted to a mosque from a Christian Basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453.  Next, we see the century Basilica Cistern to learn how it protected the palace water supply, and why it was lost for hundreds of years.

Grand Bazaar

We begin our day with a visit to the Topkapi Palace; overlooking the Sea of Marmara. We then visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. The Grand Bazaar is an amazing place – literally a maze of streets. It is one of the largest undercover bazaars in the world and is even divided into areas like the leather section, or the rug section. After lunch get on a private boat for a cruise over the Bosphorous. Disembark at Hisar and step into Istanbul’s history at Rumeli Fortress, a 15th century fortification built by an iconic sultan.

Christian Istanbul

We explore the Eastern Orthodox Christian sites of Istanbul, known in Byzantine times as Constantinople. Visit the Orthodox Patriarchate in the beautiful Church of St George and check out other richly gilded places of worship including the Church of St Mary of the Mongols, and Chora Church, famous for its glittering Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. We then transfer to the Camlica Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey. Afterwards, we return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Return to USA

After breakfast, we board our flight home, carrying with us memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 4-5 Star Hotels
• Roundtrip Flights
• Excursions per itinerary
• 13 Nights Accommodation
• Tour Guides / Escorts
• All Meals per Itinerary
• Air-Conditioned Luxury Motor Coach
• Professional English-Speaking tour guides
• Spiritual Director

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Passport and Visas (Refer to the section below for Passports or Visas help)

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We are a leading Christian Pilgrimage Tour company based in Mumbai, India with an experience of 18 years in arranging Pilgrimage tours to Israel, Egypt & Jordan. We are first in India to introduce exclusive Christian pilgrimage tours to Greece and Turkey. Our Tour programs are designed keeping YOU in mind and they provide a Bible oriented journey. Our knowledge and expertise of the Holy Land and a focus on providing great customer service offer you an all together enjoyable and care free trip to the holy land hence making the Bible come alive. Our amazing guides help you discover this spiritual land and carefully selected hotels make your pilgrimage comfortable and enjoyable.

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We thank the LORD Almighty for giving us this great responsibility of taking our Christian friends to visit the Holy Land and in turn enhance their faith and their walk with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our aim is to be a connecting bridge between Christians around India and the Holy Land. Our vision is that our pilgrims will come more close to GOD and grow in their faith through their visit to the Holy Land. Our goal is that Christian believers should renew their relation with Israel and with the Word of GOD.

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8 Day Heritage of the Holy Land Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus in this wonderful Holy Land tour package. Let the Bible come to life from the hills of the Galilee to the alleys of Jerusalem. Visit the places you only read about, the Sea of Galilee the Dead Sea, Nazareth, Cana, Capenaum and more. Experience the Holy Land in a deep, meaningful and fun way.

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What’s included, essential information, thursday day 1: tel-aviv.

Our representative will be waiting to greet and assist you at Ben-Gurion airport. You will be taken to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The drive should take about 20-30 minutes drive, depending on traffic. Enjoy the afternoon in Tel-Aviv. Enjoy the beach, explore the wonderful food, vibe and night life!

Friday Day 2: Tel-Aviv / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias

A wonderful day, which includes a short visit to Jaffa and the magnificent ancient port city of Caesrea. On our way to the Galilee, we will stop in Megiddo, ending the day in Tiberias for overnight.

Enjoy a hearty and a healthy, typical Israeli breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, we will embark on our journey in the Holy Land.

The day will begin with a short visit to the city of Jaffa (Joppa), the ancient port city, which is part of Tel Aviv.

We will walk through the tranquil, cobbled alleys of the old town, passing by the house of Simon the Tanner, where St. Peter had stayed. Our next stop, will be a panoramic view of the beautiful Mediterranean and the Tel-Aviv coastline.

Next, we will drive along the coast to Caesarea, which in the time of Herod the Great was a thriving port city, with temples, baths, public buildings, an amphitheater and a splendid aqueduct. Today it is an impressive and beautiful archaeological site.

We will drive north, and pass through Megiddo, mentioned in the Book of Revelation 16:16. Overlooking the Jezreel valley, Megiddo was an ancient city. The city was strategically located on the Via Maris, the trade route which connected Egypt and Damascus.

After exploring the ancient ruins, we will drive towards the Sea of Galilee and Arrive at Tiberias. We will spend the night in Tiberias. Day 2 of the Holy Land tour has reached its end.

Saturday Day 3: Sea of Galilee

The third day of your Holy Land tour is a truly exciting day. Today, we will explore the route of Christianity and the youth of Jesus Christ. We will visit Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha and Mt. of Beatitudes. The background scenery for our day will be the beautiful Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. We will also visit the Yardenit the Baptismal site.

We will begin the day with a tour of historic Tiberias. Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias was in ancient times the capital of the Galilee. Our next destination will be Capernaum, the real hometown of Jesus Christ and where he began his preaching.

Tabgha, will be our next stop. This is the site of the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, (Mark 6:30-44). We will visit the Church of Multiplication, to see the beautifully preserved mosaic floor which depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes.

Heading next to Mt. Beatitudes, a serene spot with a magnificent view of the Sea of Galilee. It is here that Jesus preached the famous “Sermon on the Mount”, which opens with the 8 Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10).

Our Holy Land tour will continue with a drive up to the Golan Heights. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Mt. Hermon and the flourishing Hula Valley, spread out beneath us.

Our last stop for the day will be a visit to the Yardenit Baptismal Site, located along the Jordan River, south of the Sea of Galilee. A short drive and we will be back in Tiberias for a good night's rest.

Sunday Day 4: Nazareth / Jordan Valley / Beit Shean / Jerusalem

This special day will take us from the Galilee to Jerusalem. We will visit Cana to see the Wedding Church. We will then visit Nazareth including the Church of Annunciation and later drive to Beit Shean, one of the most fascinating archaeological site in the Middle East. Our day will end in Jerusalem, after a beautiful ride through the Jordan Valley.

After breakfast, we will leave Tiberias and travel to Cana. In Cana we will visit the Wedding Church. It is here that Jesus performed His first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).

After Cana we will continue to Nazareth. Located in a valley between Galilean hills, Nazareth was the childhood home of Jesus. We will visit the Church of Annunciation. It is believed that here was the site where the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-56). Next, a stop at Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church as well.

Next we will drive through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. We will visit the remains of this magnificent Hellenistic city . We will walk through the two impressive colonnaded streets, see the beautifully preserved bath houses, Theater and Roman temple.

our day will end with a scenic drive to Jerusalem through the Jordan Valley.

Monday Day 5: Masada & the Dead Sea

Today's journey includes history, breathtaking scenery and a lot of FUN! We will drive through the beautiful scenery of the Judean Dessert into the lowest place on Earth - The Dead Sea. Next we will head to Masada. A visit to the magnificent world heritage site which hold a remarkable story. We will then head to Qumeran, where the dead sea scrolls where found. We will end the day floating in the Dead Sea.

After breakfast we will drive to Masada, passing through the breathtaking view of the Judean Dessert and the Dead Sea.

Masada was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. This fortress/palace was built by Harod The Great as his personal hiding place and winter palace. During the great rebel of the Jews against the Roman Empire, Masada was the last stronghold of the rebels. Its defenders, men, women and children chose to die by their own swords, rather than become slaves.

We will take the cable car up to the fortress. Once inside, we will visit the King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and more. We will to visit the north palace and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Dead Sea and the Roman camps below.

En route to the Dead Sea, we will visit the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

Weather permitting, we will take a relaxing float in the Dead Sea and enjoy the famous mud and the healing effect of the water.

We will return to Jerusalem for overnight.

Tuesday Day 6: Jerusalem

An emotional first day in Jerusalem. A visit to the Dead Sea scroll in the Israeli Museum. Then, we will explore the village of Ein Karem with its beautiful monasteries. Next, a visit to Yad Vashem, the most important holocaust museum in the world. On the second part of the day we will visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and the Church of Nativity.

Today is our first day in Jerusalem, a diverse and fascinating city. A city of great importance to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike.

We will start the day with a visit to a detailed model of ancient Jerusalem (Second Temple period). Then we will head next door to the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Around lunch time, we will drive to Ein Karem. This lovely and picturesque artist village is believed to be the village where John the Baptist was born.

After lunch, we will head to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum, a living memorial to the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. The museum was established in 1953 and is located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl.

On our second part of the day, we will visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus Christ. We will visit Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity before we will head back to your hotel for overnight.

Wednesday Day 7: Jerusalem

Today we we will reach one of the heights of our Holy Land Tour. We will spend our day in the Old City of Jerusalem. The highlights of this wonderful day are the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre the Cardo and more. We will end the day in the Garden of Gethsemane, before returning to the hotel for overnight.

Today we will spend the day in the Old City of Jerusalem. Unlike "Old Cities" in other parts of the world, which are mainly a tourist attraction, the Old City of Jerusalem is a live city that hasn't changed much since biblical times. All of your senses will be stimulated as you will walk through the narrow allies of the city.

We will head to the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. We will walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.

Next we will head southwest, just outside the Old City, to Mount Zion, where the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper are located.

We will continue to a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem's highest peak that offers a wonderful view of the Old and New city.

We will end the day with a visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed in agony on the night of His betrayal by Judas. See the beautiful olive trees, masterfully sculptured by time, which are believed to be the same trees under which Jesus sheltered.

Return to hotel for overnight.

Thursday Day 8: Jerusalem - Ben-Gurion airport

Our Holy Land tour has reached its end and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we have enjoyed hosting you. We part with the Hebrew greeting of Shalom and Le-Hitraot and hope to welcome you again in the future. Transportation is provided from the hotel to the airport for your flight back home.

What’s included In This Holy Land Tour?

• 7 nights’ hotel accommodation including daily breakfasts
• Assistance at the airport upon arrival
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor coach
• Service of a government licensed guide on all touring days
• Entrance fees according to the itinerary.

Useful information

• Wi-Fi : available in all hotels and public places, restaurants, cafés.
• ATMs : are available in all big cities, it is advisable to exchange money in a bank or an exchange place and not in your hotel. You can exchange currency at the airport, after exiting through customs. Major credit cards are widely accepted in stores, restaurants and cafes.
• Cell phones : If you wish to rent a local cell phone for your stay, this can be done at the airport. You can also purchase a local SIM card. Suggested tipping on group tours is recommended at $5-10 per person per touring day for the guide and $3-5 per person per driving day for the driver. Customary tips in Israeli restaurants and cafes is between 10-15% depending on how pleased you are with your waiter/waitress. 10% is usually the minimum, with 12% an average tip. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped (locals do not tip in taxis).
• Weather : It is best to check updated weather conditions a couple of days prior to your departure and pack accordingly.
• Clothes : Israel is a liberal and modern country, there is no particular dress code and you are not expected to dress up for restaurants etc. When visiting Holy sites, shoulders must be covered, trousers/dresses/skirts must be below knee length.
• Documents : your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when entering the country. Check with us if you require an entry visa to Israel/Jordan/Egypt.
• Electricity : The Israeli power supply is single phase 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most sockets have a three-pin hole, although double pinned European plugs can also be used.

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Experience the spiritual significance of the Holy Land on an 8-day tour of Israel with Shalom Journeys. Explore ancient cities, visit important biblical sites, and learn about the rich history and culture of the country. Relax in the Galilee region and discover the beauty and significance of Jerusalem. Guided by knowledgeable representatives and staying in comfortable hotels, this tour will deepen your understanding of the Holy Land. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a meaningful and enriching journey.

Christian Holy Land Tour - 8 Days

Sunday, day 1: welcome to the holy land.

Welcome to the Holy Land, a place of great spiritual significance for people of many different faiths. We are excited to have you join us on this journey of discovery and enlightenment with Shalom Journeys.

• Upon arriving in Tel Aviv, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable representative from Shalom Journeys who will guide you to your hotel transfer.
• Arrive at your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in
• After settling into your hotel, you can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner
• Get a good night’s rest in preparation for the adventure ahead
• Overnight in Tel Aviv

Monday, Day 2: Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, Acre (Akko) to the Galilee

• Start the day with a tour of the ancient city of Caesarea. This city was built by Herod the Great in the 1st century BC and is known for its well-preserved Roman theater, amphitheater, and aqueduct.
• Next, visit Megiddo, an ancient city located in the Jezreel Valley. Megiddo has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age, and its ruins include the remains of 20 levels of civilization and a well-preserved water supply system.
• In the afternoon, tour the city of Haifa, which is located on the Mediterranean coast. During the tour, visit Mt. Carmel, a mountain range that is mentioned in the Bible and is home to the Muhraka, a shrine that marks the traditional site where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal.
• After the tour, drive to Galilee and check-in to your hotel in the region. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night.

Tuesday, Day 3: Tiberias, Wester Galilee, Banias (Golan Heights)

• Begin the day with a short tour of Tiberius, a city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
• Embark on a boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake with great religious significance.
• Visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and home to the remains of a 2nd-century synagogue.
• Head to Tabgha, a village on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, and visit the Church of the Multipication, marking the traditional site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
• Explore the Mount of Beatitudes, a hill believed to be the site of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
• In the afternoon, visit Banias Springs and Caesarea Philippi, two sites located in the Golan Heights.
• Banias Springs is a natural spring mentioned in the Bible and Caesarea Philippi is an ancient city built by Philip the Tetrarch, the son of Herod the Great.
• Return to the hotel for a relaxing dinner to end the day.

Wednesday, Day 4: Nazareth, Beit Shean

• Visit Cana of Galilee, a village located near Nazareth that is known as the site of Jesus’ first miracle, the transformation of water into wine.
• In the afternoon, visit Nazareth, the city where Jesus grew up. During the tour, visit the Grotto of the Annunciation, which marks the traditional site where the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, and the Church of St. Joseph, which is located near the ancient City Well.
• Continue to Yardenit, a baptismal site located on the Jordan River. This site is popular with Christian pilgrims and is believed to be the location where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
• Visit Beit Shean, an ancient city located in the Jordan Valley. Beit Shean is known for its well-preserved amphitheater, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics, and Roman bathhouses.
• After the tour, drive through the Jordan Valley and arrive in Jerusalem. Check-in to your hotel in the city and enjoy dinner. Spend the night in Jerusalem.

Thursday, Day 5: Jerusalem: The Old City

• To start the day, take a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, a historic walled city home to many significant religious sites.
• During the tour, visit the Western Wall, a highly revered retaining wall of the Temple Mount; the Via Dolorosa, a street marking the traditional route of Jesus’ walk to his crucifixion; and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a church marking the traditional site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
• In the afternoon, visit the Garden Tomb, a site outside the Old City believed by some to be the site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
• End the day with a visit to the Israel Museum, featuring a model of ancient Jerusalem and the Shrine of the Book, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Friday, Day 6: Jerusalem: New City and Bethlehem

• Start the day with a visit to Bethlehem, a city located in the West Bank that is known as the birthplace of Jesus. During the tour, visit the Church of the Nativity, a church that marks the traditional site of Jesus’ birthplace, and Shepherd’s Field, a site that is associated with the story of the shepherds who visited Jesus after his birth.
• In the afternoon, visit the Dead Sea, a salt lake that is located between Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea is known for its high salt concentration, which allows visitors to float on the surface of the water.
• Return to Jerusalem for dinner and spend the night in the city.

Saturday, Day 7: Masada and the Dead Sea

• Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel.
• Set out on a journey south toward the Dead Sea.
• As you approach the shores, descend to the lowest point on Earth, 1305 feet (398m) below sea level.
• Make your first stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were famously discovered.
• Next, ascend by cable car to the mountaintop plateau of Masada, where the Jewish Zealots fought against the Romans in the 1st century AD.
• After exploring these historical sites, visit the Dead Sea, a unique body of water with a salt content of 11%-13% and other natural ingredients. Weather permitting, float on the Dead Sea and cover yourselves in its therapeutic mud.
• In the afternoon and evening, return to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sunday, Day 8: Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport

It’s the final day of your tour! Today, you’ll be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure. Safe travels and we hope you had a great time on your Christian Holy Land Tour!

Included - Christian Holy Land tour

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

Airport service 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
• Everyday buffet dinners at hotels

Highlights included

• Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee
• Cruise on the Sea of Galilee
• Kotel (Western Wall)

Not included

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guide and driver
• lunch daily

Tel Aviv and surrounding area

Jerusalem – new city.

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

Dead Sea and surrounding regions

• Dead Sea swim facility

Mediterranean Coast and surrounding area

• Akko (Acre)

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
• Church of the Holy Seplechre
• Jewish Quarter
• Western Wall
• Kotel – Western Wall

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What Sites Should Be on Your Holy Land Tour 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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Sunday, day 1: welcome to the holy land meet & greet + hotel transfer.

Welcome to the Holy Land, a place of immense spiritual significance for people of many different faiths. We are excited to have you join us on a journey of discovery and enlightenment with Shalom Journeys Christian Israel Tours (CIT).

Upon arriving in Tel Aviv, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable representative from CIT. They will assist you with your hotel transfer and check-in, ensuring that your trip gets off to a smooth and stress-free start.

After settling into your hotel, you can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner before retiring for the night. Get a good night’s rest, because the adventure is just beginning!

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Monday, Day 2: Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, Acre (Akko) to the Galilee

Day 2 of our Israel tour will take us on a journey through the rich history and culture of the country. We will begin by exploring the ancient city of Caesarea, where we will see the Roman theater, the restored amphitheater, and the aqueduct. We will also learn about the important events that took place here, including Paul’s journey to Tarsus and the conversion of Cornelius and his family to Christianity.

Next, we will visit Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s fortified cities, where we will see the ruins of 20 levels of civilization and the well-preserved water supply system. This site is also mentioned in the Bible as the location of the final Battle of Armageddon.

We will then continue on to Haifa, where we will ascend Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of the city and the Bay of Haifa. We will also visit Muhraka, where Elijah fought the false prophets of Baal.

Our next stop will be in Akko, also known as Acre. Here, we will see the underground passages and secret rooms, as well as the prison.

In the afternoon/evening, we will drive through the Pastoral Hills of Galilee to our hotel for check-in. Dinner will be served at the hotel, and we will spend the night in the Galilee region.

Tuesday, Day 3: Tiberias, Wester Galilee, Banias (Golan Heights)

The day will start with a short tour of Tiberius, including a boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee in a Jesus boat replica. You will also visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles, and the remains of a 2nd-century synagogue.

Next, you will visit Tabgha, the site of the Loaves and Fishes, including the Church of the Multipication, with a 4th-century mosaic floor. You will then head to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, and Banias Springs and Caesarea Philippi, one of the sources of the River Jordan and the place where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ.

After a relaxing dinner at your hotel, you will have the evening at leisure. You will spend the night in the Galilee region.

Wednesday, Day 4: Nazareth, Beit Shean

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, before setting out on a full day of sightseeing in Israel. Your first stop is the site of Jesus’ first miracle, the Cana of Galilee, where he turned water into wine (John 2:1).

Next, visit the boyhood home of Jesus in Nazareth and see the Grotto of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph, which are built over the traditional site where Mary and Joseph lived. You’ll also visit the location of the ancient City Well, where it is believed that the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary.

After lunch, head to Yardenit, a Baptismal site in the Jordan River where you can be baptized if you choose. Afterward, visit the newly excavated and ongoing archaeological site of Beit Shean, where you’ll see the amphitheater, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics, and Roman bathhouses (1st Samuel 31:10).

As the day comes to a close, take a drive through the Jordan Valley and see the desert bloom with flowers and vegetation, as prophesied by Isaiah in chapter 35:1-2.

After arriving in Jerusalem in the afternoon, check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner. You may want to take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Jerusalem before retiring for the night. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Thursday, Day 5: Jerusalem: The Old City

On the fifth day of your Israel tour, you will have the opportunity to visit several important sites in Jerusalem and the Old City. You will begin the day with breakfast at the hotel, before setting out to see the Mount of Olives, a beautiful mountain with a panoramic view of the Old City and the Golden Gates, as well as an urban garden where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion. You will also visit the Upper Room, the site of Jesus’ last Passover meal, and the Jewish Quarter, a southeastern sector of the Old City with a restored marketplace called the Cardo.

Other notable sites on this day include the Western Wall, a holy place for Jews and the last remaining structure of the Second Temple, and the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross, which marks the route Jesus took to his crucifixion. You will also visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed by many Catholics and Orthodox Christians to be the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, and the Garden Tomb, a similar site revered by many Evangelical Christians.

After a full day of sightseeing, you will return to the hotel for the evening at leisure, with dinner provided. You will spend the night in Jerusalem.

Friday, Day 6: New City Bethlehem

“Welcome to Day 6 of our Israel Tour! Today, we will start the day in the beautiful village of Ein Kerem, known as the birthplace of John the Baptist and the location of his parent’s summer house.

Next, we will visit Yad Vashem, the Israeli memorial dedicated to the six million Jews who lost their lives during WWII.

After that, we will make our way to the Israel Museum, home to the Shrine of the Book and the stunning scale model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

In the afternoon, we will travel to Bethlehem, a significant site for many Christians as the believed birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity.

In the evening, we will return to our hotel for a special Shabbat dinner. We will spend the night in Jerusalem.

Join us for a memorable day of history, culture, and spirituality as we continue to explore the rich history and beauty of Israel.”

Saturday, Day 7: Massada and the Dead Sea area

Today, we will begin with an early breakfast at our hotel before setting out on a journey south toward the Dead Sea. As we approach the shores, we will descend to the lowest point on Earth – 1305 feet (398m) below sea level. Our first stop will be at Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were famously discovered by a young shepherd boy. Next, we will ascend by cable car to the mountaintop plateau of Masada, where the Jewish Zealots bravely fought against the Romans. The Zealots preferred death as free men over Roman slavery and torture and held out for three years against Flavius Silva’s legions.

After exploring these historical sites, we will make our way to the Dead Sea itself – a unique body of water with a salt content of 11%-13% and other natural ingredients. Weather permitting, we will float on the Dead Sea and cover ourselves in its therapeutic mud. In the afternoon and evening, we will return to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sunday, Day 8: Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport

It’s the final day of your tour! Today, you’ll be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure. Safe travels and we hope you had a great time on your Christian Holy Land Tour!

Included - Christian Holy Land tour

8 days hotel accommodations 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 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, 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 Meals included

• Israeli style buffet breakfast daily
• Everyday buffet dinners at hotels

Highlights included Highlights included

• Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee
• Cruise on the Sea of Galilee
• Kotel (Western Wall)

Not included Not included

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guide and driver
• lunch daily

Tel Aviv and surrounding area

Jerusalem and the new city jerusalem – new city.

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

Dead Sea and surrounding regions Dead Sea and surrounding regions

• Dead Sea swim facility

Mediterranean Coast and surrounding area Mediterranean Coast and surrounding area

• Akko (Acre)

Galilee and surrounding regions Galilee and surrounding regions

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

Old City of Jerusalem Jerusalem – Old City

• Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem
• Via Dolorosa
• Church of the Holy Seplechre
• Jewish Quarter
• Western Wall
• Kotel – Western Wall

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This one was no different! It totally surpassed the previous ones. My family’s first time in Israel was an incredible once in a lifetime experience thanks to your expertise in putting the tour together to accommodate each and everyone’s needs and desires.

There was excitement for my young grandchildren as there were things geared just for their age and desires. My family toured all of Israel for first time and missed out on nothing. Yet my daughter and I who had been there 4 times already found things never seen in our previous trips.

Your choice of guide all these years was the perfect one! Hillel made your efforts in putting everything together a total success. Looking forward to our next trip.

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Itinerary - Heritage Holy Land and Jordan Tour

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 to Tiberias for check-in.

Overnight in the Galilee

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

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.

Return back to hotel. 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 hotel. Suggested stroll at the streets in Jerusalem.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Monday, Day 5 Masada 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.

Return to hotel in Jerusalem.

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.

Return to hotel in Jerusalem. 

Thursday, Day 8 Jerusalem, Jerash - Amman

Last breakfast in Jerusalem, journey to the Sheik Hussain Border (Bridge). After border proceedings, visits will include:

City of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple.

Capital city of Jordan city tour.

Arrive hotel in Amman for check-in.

Overnight in Amman.

Friday, Day 9: Amman, Mt. Nebo to Petra

Jordanian buffet breakfast, journey south to the Nabatean City of Petra. Visits will include:

Mount Nebo:

Here, Moses viewed the Promised Land. Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor. Also see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea. 

At the Welcome Center in Petra. the tour begins with a short walk or horseback ride to the entrance of Petra (about 1.2 km).

Built by the Nabateans (an early Arab tribe), who settled in the South of Jordan more than 2000 years ago (3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D.). Petra is famous for its interesting monuments such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, the Court, the Roman Theater, the Roman Streets and the Qassier Rl-Bint. (Al Madhbah) – from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village. The city itself is almost 45 Square Km and is considered to be the second wonder of the world.

Afternoon-Evening:

Arrive Petra and check-in at hotel.

Overnight in Petra.

Saturday, Day 10: Petra to Wadi Rum and Jeep ride, Madaba to Amman

After breakfast at our hotel in Petra, leave Petra and drive north. Sites will include:

Just south of Petra, Wadi Rum has one of the most towering mountains and rock formations, which mesmerized Lawrence of Arabia. Drive through the stunning desert landscapes on a jeep safari, visiting the Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon.

An ancient mosaic floor map, the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the mosaic map of the Holy Land and Jerusalem.

Afternoon, evening:

Arrive Amman and overnight.

Sunday, Day 11: Amman, Jordan to Tel Aviv, Israel

After breakfast at hotel in Amman, drive to the Allenby Border (Jordanian-Israeli). After border crossing, transfer to hotel in Tel Aviv

Overnight in Tel Aviv

Monday, Day 12 Departure

Depending on flight times, breakfast at hotel in Tel Aviv.

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for flight back home.

Included - Heritage Holy Land and Jordan Tour

12 days/11 nights accommodations.

• 2 nights in Tel Aviv (1 at beginning and 1 at the end)
• 2 nights in the Galilee
• 4 nights in Jerusalem
• 2 nights in Amman
• 1 night in Petra
• 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 in Israel and Jordan

Meet, assist and transfers

• Meet and assist at Ben Gurion Airport, immediately after passport control
• Transfers on arrival
• Transfers on departure

VIP Meet and assist is available upon request

Meals included

• Israeli style buffet breakfast daily

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

• $644 per person – in deluxe hotel plan
• $431 per person – in superior hotel plan
• $237 per person – in moderate hotel plan
• $193 per person – in tourist hotel plan

The above dinner packages include 10 dinners. No dinner on the 1st night.

Not included

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guide and driver
• lunch daily
• Dinners (dinner packages available)

Highlights - Heritage Holy Land and Jordan 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

Hotels - Heritage Holy Land and Jordan Tour

Delux hotels - 4.5 to 5 stars, tel aviv hotels:.

Carlton Hotel – Tel Aviv

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