Walk Where Jesus Walked in the Holy Land
Join Pastor Jordan for a Special Holy Land Tour of Israel
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with us as we dive into the sacred land of the Bible. Experience the footsteps of Jesus and his disciples as we traverse through the Holy Land, where our Savior performed miracles. Witness the Scriptures come alive as you explore destinations like Bethlehem, Jericho, the Mount of Olives, the Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem. Immerse yourself in the Dead Sea, uncover the wonders of Masada, and marvel at the Valley of Armageddon. This trip promises to be a profound spiritual encounter that will forever transform your perception of the Scriptures. Reserve your spot today! – Pastor Jordan Easley
ITINERARY
Day 01 (DEC 1): BEGINNING OF OUR TOUR – Depart USA for Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 02 (DEC 2): INTO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE – Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Netanya.
Day 03 (DEC 3): CAESAREA/MT CARMEL – Drive north along the Mediterranean coast to gorgeous Caesarea Maritima. Visit the Roman theater as well as Herod the Great’s seaside palace and its ruins. Continue to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. Journey through the Valley of Armageddon, a strategic valley connecting Egypt and Damascus and the site of many historic battles. Stand atop Mt. Precipice, where you will have a panoramic view of Nazareth, Cana, and the Jezreel Valley. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. Lunch provided.
Day 04 (DEC 4): MAGDALA/UPPER GALILEE – Begin the morning in Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, where ruins from a first-century synagogue and fishing village have been uncovered. Next, journey to the Golan Heights in Upper Galilee. Visit the sources of the Jordan River at Caesarea Philippi. Travel around the Sea of Galilee and see Kursi, the site where Jesus cast demons into a herd of pigs. The day concludes at Yardenit, where you will have a chance to be baptized in the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. Lunch provided.
Day 05 (DEC 5): SEA OF GALILEE /BEIT SHE’AN – The morning begins with a boat ride on the calm surface of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, the town where Jesus started His ministry and performed several miracles. Among the ruins, see the house of Peter and the location of the synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish and the Primacy of Peter, where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection. Drive to the top of the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area. Visit Beit She’an, the leading city in the Decapolis and the place where the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons on the city walls. Begin the journey south to Jerusalem, taking in the scenic countryside. Pass beneath the Mount of Olives and savor the dramatic entry into the Holy City. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.
Day 6 (DEC 6): MOUNTAINS OF JERUSALEM/BETHLEHEM – Begin the day on the Mount of Olives. View the Kidron Valley and take in the spectacular views of the Temple Mount. Follow the Palm Sunday path stopping at the Church of All Nations and spend time in quiet reflection and prayer as you visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Drive south to the little town of Bethlehem for a visit to the Church of Nativity and the caves where Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. Visit the Shepherd's Fields with views of the Fields of Boaz and Ruth. Take the opportunity to marvel at beautiful pieces of olive wood handcrafted by locals while shopping in Bethlehem. Time permitting, journey to the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.
Day 7 (DEC 7): MASADA/JERICHO/DEAD SEA – Travel along the ancient “Bloody Way” into the wilderness of the Judean Desert. Visit Wadi Qelt and see the Valley of the Shadow of Death from the high cliffs. See the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered by a shepherd boy. Proceed to Masada, the desert fortress built by Herod the Great and used by Jewish zealots as a stronghold during the revolt. See En Gedi before continuing to Jericho to see the ruins and excavations of the ancient city. View the Mount of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by Satan. Enjoy a beautiful drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and stop at the lowest point on earth to float in the healing, mineral-rich waters. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.
Day 8 (DEC 8 ): JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITY – Step into history as you enter the Old City of Jerusalem. Stroll along the narrow streets, experiencing the blend of several cultures revealed in the colorful bazaars, fragrant spices, and distinct neighborhoods as you make your way to the Temple Mount, where Solomon's Temple was built on Mount Moriah. Marvel at the Dome of the Rock enclosing the Rock of Sacrifice. Stand at the Western Wall where Jews have prayed to God for centuries. Walk the Southern Steps and see remnants from the days of the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. Enjoy lunch at your choice of restaurants in the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, visit the Church of Saint Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, Lithostrotos, Pilate's Judgment Hall, and Antonia Fortress. Follow the Via Dolorosa with its culmination at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 09 (DEC 9): MOUNT ZION/GARDEN TOMB – Begin at Mount Zion with a visit to the Upper Room, the presumed Tomb of King David, and the House of Caiaphas, where Jesus spent his last night before his crucifixion. Finish the day with a poignant visit to the Garden Tomb, where a communion service will be held. Enjoy a special farewell dinner with your guide and driver. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 10 (DEC 10): TEL AVIV/USA – Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!'
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and your tour guide’s discretion.
Day 01 (DEC 1): BEGINNING OF OUR TOUR – Depart USA for Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 02 (DEC 2): INTO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE – Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Netanya.
Day 03 (DEC 3): CAESAREA/MT CARMEL – Drive north along the Mediterranean coast to gorgeous Caesarea Maritima. Visit the Roman theater as well as Herod the Great’s seaside palace and its ruins. Continue to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. Journey through the Valley of Armageddon, a strategic valley connecting Egypt and Damascus and the site of many historic battles. Stand atop Mt. Precipice, where you will have a panoramic view of Nazareth, Cana, and the Jezreel Valley. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. Lunch provided.
Day 04 (DEC 4): MAGDALA/UPPER GALILEE – Begin the morning in Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, where ruins from a first-century synagogue and fishing village have been uncovered. Next, journey to the Golan Heights in Upper Galilee. Visit the sources of the Jordan River at Caesarea Philippi. Travel around the Sea of Galilee and see Kursi, the site where Jesus cast demons into a herd of pigs. The day concludes at Yardenit, where you will have a chance to be baptized in the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. Lunch provided.
Day 05 (DEC 5): SEA OF GALILEE /BEIT SHE’AN – The morning begins with a boat ride on the calm surface of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, the town where Jesus started His ministry and performed several miracles. Among the ruins, see the house of Peter and the location of the synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish and the Primacy of Peter, where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection. Drive to the top of the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area. Visit Beit She’an, the leading city in the Decapolis and the place where the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons on the city walls. Begin the journey south to Jerusalem, taking in the scenic countryside. Pass beneath the Mount of Olives and savor the dramatic entry into the Holy City. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.
Day 6 (DEC 6): MOUNTAINS OF JERUSALEM/BETHLEHEM – Begin the day on the Mount of Olives. View the Kidron Valley and take in the spectacular views of the Temple Mount. Follow the Palm Sunday path stopping at the Church of All Nations and spend time in quiet reflection and prayer as you visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Drive south to the little town of Bethlehem for a visit to the Church of Nativity and the caves where Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. Visit the Shepherd's Fields with views of the Fields of Boaz and Ruth. Take the opportunity to marvel at beautiful pieces of olive wood handcrafted by locals while shopping in Bethlehem. Time permitting, journey to the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.
Day 7 (DEC 7): MASADA/JERICHO/DEAD SEA – Travel along the ancient “Bloody Way” into the wilderness of the Judean Desert. Visit Wadi Qelt and see the Valley of the Shadow of Death from the high cliffs. See the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered by a shepherd boy. Proceed to Masada, the desert fortress built by Herod the Great and used by Jewish zealots as a stronghold during the revolt. See En Gedi before continuing to Jericho to see the ruins and excavations of the ancient city. View the Mount of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by Satan. Enjoy a beautiful drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and stop at the lowest point on earth to float in the healing, mineral-rich waters. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.
Day 8 (DEC 8 ): JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITY – Step into history as you enter the Old City of Jerusalem. Stroll along the narrow streets, experiencing the blend of several cultures revealed in the colorful bazaars, fragrant spices, and distinct neighborhoods as you make your way to the Temple Mount, where Solomon's Temple was built on Mount Moriah. Marvel at the Dome of the Rock enclosing the Rock of Sacrifice. Stand at the Western Wall where Jews have prayed to God for centuries. Walk the Southern Steps and see remnants from the days of the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. Enjoy lunch at your choice of restaurants in the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, visit the Church of Saint Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, Lithostrotos, Pilate's Judgment Hall, and Antonia Fortress. Follow the Via Dolorosa with its culmination at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 09 (DEC 9): MOUNT ZION/GARDEN TOMB – Begin at Mount Zion with a visit to the Upper Room, the presumed Tomb of King David, and the House of Caiaphas, where Jesus spent his last night before his crucifixion. Finish the day with a poignant visit to the Garden Tomb, where a communion service will be held. Enjoy a special farewell dinner with your guide and driver. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 10 (DEC 10): TEL AVIV/USA – Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!'
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and your tour guide’s discretion.