Holy Land Tour Trip to Israel
The Holy Land Experience Trip of a Lifetime
October 20~November 5, 2023
17-Day Trip
Would you like to have a life-changing and never-to-be-forgotten experience? If so, it is our joy to invite you to join us on a trip of a lifetime to the Land of the Bible, where you will find a new dimension in understanding the Bible and the life of Jesus. We will take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, visit places where Jesus walked, lived, taught, performed miracles, walked on the water, calmed the sea, and where He was crucified and raised from the dead. We will immerse ourselves in the Land of the Bible and experience it to the depths of our souls. You will never be the same or read your Bible the same after a trip like this.
If it's Bible you want, then this trip is for you. At each site, we will give biblical and historical teaching along with a faith lesson. Therefore, this trip is designed to provide an in-depth study and perspective from the Scriptures of the events and places of the Bible.
We are delighted to share that Israel has removed every Covid vaccination mandate plus every other restriction, so visiting Israel is normal with no burdens whatsoever. As a result, we are rejoicing and really excited about our upcoming trips to Israel.
Our Holy Land Trips are open to anyone around the world that is able to travel to Israel with a valid Passport.
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"An absolutely amazing trip with a guy who knows his Bible and can relate it to you in-country. I've gone with this dear friend of mine to Israel twice. It's an 11 out of 10 trip!"
Dan Reeves
Quick Links
Holy Land Trip Registration Form (Required for each person)
Deposit Payment ~ $500 USD
Final Payment ~ $1,350 USD
Hotel Reservation Booking Section
About Your Tour Hosts
Holy Land Trip Travel Orientation
Helpful Holy Land Learning Resources
The Holy Land Experience!
17-Day Trip
Holy Land Site Fee: $1,850 USD
Items covered by Holy Land Site Ministries:
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Transportation in Israel Via a Deluxe A/C Motorcoach
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All Park & Entrance Passes
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Holy Land Site Tour Guide and Bible Teacher, Dr. Todd Fink
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Wireless Headsets for a Better Listening Experience
Individual Costs: $2,800 USD
This cost can change depending on individual preferences and location.
To keep our trips as affordable as possible, we allow individuals to book their own lodging and airfare. Also, to see as many sites as possible and keep costs down, we have folks pack a sack lunch. The hotels will provide breakfast and dinners if desired. We recommend eating breakfast at the hotels for time and convenience sake. For those desiring to experience the culture, you can enjoy eating dinners out at the local restaurants of your choice.
Items to be covered by each individual:
The costs below are close estimates. Your price may vary depending on airfare from your location, room selections, and how expensive you want to eat.
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Sack Lunch & Dinner Meals in Israel ...... $450 per person
(Breakfast included in Hotel cost)
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Lodging in Israel (found on itinerary) ... $1,200 per person (Based on private, double occupancy rooms.)
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Airfare ...................................................... $1,100 per person
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Personal transportation In Israel ................ $50 per person
Note: Personal transportation means travel from Ben Gurion Airport to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv, and from Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport. Taxis are the best method for this transportation. Due to multiple arrivals and departures from passengers, it is not possible for us to attend everyone’s various time schedules. However, we are happy to help in any way possible with these arrangements.
Total Estimated Cost of Trip
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Holy Land Site Fee $1,850
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Individual Costs $2,800
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Total $4,650.00 USD
THIS IS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED TRIP
If you want to spend more time in Israel and see more holy sites, then this trip is designed for you. Most trips to the Holy Land allow only around 7-8 full days in Israel. This severely limits what can be seen. Therefore, most who go to the Holy Land miss out on many significant holy sites as a result. This trip will have you in Israel for 13 full touring days. You will, therefore, see almost everything significant there is to see in Israel.
A 17-day trip like this normally is quite expensive (if you can find one). Why can we do it so inexpensively? Because we are eliminating tour companies, travel agencies, tour guides, etc., and are providing these services instead. We are also allowing you to book your own airfare, lodging, and some of your meals. And lastly, we are staying in nice, clean hotels/hostels instead of expensive hotels. It is our pleasure to serve you and our Lord Jesus Christ in offering you this special and affordable trip of a lifetime.
Because this is a custom trip, each participant will be required to book their own airfare, lodging, and purchase some of their own meals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This trip is not for the weak and faint of heart! There will be a fair amount of walking, some hiking, climbing stairs, times when it could be warm (Dead Sea area), etc. Those considering this trip need to be in good shape and able to withstand some discomfort at times due to heat, walking, stairs, steps, hiking, etc. Our estimated walking distance will be about 3 - 5 miles (4 - 7 km.) a day. Those considering this trip need to be prepared for a rewarding but full schedule of about 8 - 9 hours a day. However, if at any time you want to take time off for rest during the trip, you are welcome to do so.
GROUP SIZE LIMIT
In order to have a more intimate and better experience, we limit our group size to around 35 - 40 people. This allows us to be more efficient and see more places in Israel. Larger teams bring a different dynamic that slows things down and makes travel more difficult.
AIR TRAVEL
Each person will be responsible for booking their own air travel to Israel (to and from Ben Gurion Airport). Please make plans to arrive with plenty of time to attend our required orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm at the Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic.
Note: For those having the time and resources, arriving a day early will give you a chance to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.
TRANSPORTATION IN ISRAEL
We will be transported via a large, air-conditioned motorcoach. Our bus driver is an Arab Christian who is able to take us to all sites in Israel, even in the West Bank.
LODGING IN ISRAEL
We will be staying at hotels with private rooms and bathrooms during our time in Israel. Our itinerary shows the hotels where we will stay (a total of three: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, and Jerusalem). Click here for hotel reservation links.
LUGGAGE SIZE AND AMOUNT
We don't have a luggage size and number allowance per person, but we suggest not exceeding over 40-50 lbs (18-22 kg) per piece of luggage as it makes it hard to handle. The lighter, the better. You will be responsible for handling your own luggage on the trip, so don't pack any heavier than what you can lift.
MEALS IN ISRAEL
Each person will be responsible for paying for their own lunches and dinners.
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Breakfast - The hotels will provide breakfast if desired. Some will provide dinners as well. These can be paid for when you book your lodging or at the hotels. It's ideal to eat breakfast at the hotels as it's handy. However, you can eat your breakfast if desired at a local restaurant or made by hand.
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Lunch - Because eating out is expensive in Israel, time-consuming with a large group, and we will not always be close to a restaurant, each trip participant will prepare themself a daily sack lunch. Each day around noon, we will take a break to eat, or you can eat and snack as you wish. Lunch items can be purchased at local grocery stores or extra items from the breakfasts buffets at the hotels can be taken (the hotels seem okay with this). The hotels will have refrigerators in the rooms if needed.
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Dinner – On your own. Enjoy the local culture as you eat at local restaurants or the hotel if you prefer.
PARK & ENTRANCE PASSES
Holy Land Site Ministries will pay for all park and entrance fees to all sites. You will be responsible for paying for any entrance fees you want to see during your free time.
WHAT WILL OUR VISITS TO EACH SITE BE LIKE?
Our visits will normally last around two hours. We will begin with some orientation of the site. Then we'll do a walking tour to see the site and its points of interest. Afterward, we'll find a quiet spot to reflect on the main events from the Bible that happened at the site and close with a faith lesson to learn the key truths God would desire to teach us. Some of the Bible teachings might be filmed for publishing on our website. We'll then end our visit with some free time.
DOCUMENTS
A valid U.S. Passport is required. Passports must have at least six months left before they expire for travel to Israel.
TRIP PREPARATION
Please utilize the videos and info on our website that provide help and orientation to better understand many of the biblical sites we will be visiting, the history of Israel, and other helpful info. In addition, we will provide helpful info leading up to our trip that will help prepare you to get the most out of your holy land experience.
We also ask that you acquaint yourself with our Travel Orientation Material found on our website. You will find it extremely helpful.
TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS TRIP
We’ve chosen these dates to visit Israel because the weather is stable, the days are longer, and there are no Jewish Holidays that will interfere with our travels.
DAILY ITINERARY
Please take into consideration that there might be slight adjustments to the schedule depending on things out of our control. Additionally, if the team would like some flexibility in seeing sights, we are happy to do this if possible.
MONEY IN ISRAEL
Credit cards and Dollars are readily accepted, and Shekels can be drawn from ATMs.
INTERNET IN ISRAEL
Phone SIM cards can be purchased for around $39.99 if you want Internet service at all times while in Israel. You can also activate your phone for international service.
If you don't have Internet via your phone service, at each hotel where we will be staying, free Internet service is provided. Also, the tour bus has free Internet service as well.
DIGITAL MAPS OF DAILY TRIP ITINERARY
For each tour trip itinerary, you will see at the bottom of each day's itinerary a link to see a Google Map of the route and sites we'll be seeing each day. Here's an example:
Tour Day 1: Google Map Itinerary
DAILY SCHEDULE
We will leave our place of lodging each day at 7:45 am and return around 4:00 - 5:00 pm. From this time on, you will have free time to eat, relax, see the local sites and culture, etc.
PERSONAL TRAVEL IN ISRAEL
You can take a taxi, walk, or use the bus or light rail train system. The best option is to make sure you have Internet in Israel (you can activate your phone or get an Israeli SIM card) and use Google Maps. It will tell you exactly which bus, light rail train, or walking route to use. It also works in real-time, so you can see exactly when buses or trains are arriving and departing.
AGE LIMIT
The minimum age for trip participants is 12 years old unless other arrangements have been made with tour hosts.
ITINERARY
Please see our detailed itinerary below.
TRIP REGISTRATION INFO
HOLY LAND TRIP NEWS
Israel is open for tourism and has no vaccination mandates or restrictions at this time.
REGISTRATION DEPOSIT
A registration deposit of $500 USD is required to register and secure your spot on the Holy Land Experience Team. Before paying your deposit, please fill out the online registration form. We will then notify you of your acceptance into the trip team, and payment of your deposit can then be made. After being notified of your acceptance on the team, you can pay your deposit at your earliest convenience. This will ensure your spot in the group.
REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, AND FINAL PAYMENT LINKS
Holy Land Trip Registration Form (Required for each person)
Deposit Payment ~ $500 USD
Final Payment ~ $1,350 USD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE
Your trip registration, deposit, and final payment deadline is August 1, 2023. Tourism is growing quite rapidly in Israel, and things need to be done earlier than in previous years. Therefore, booking lodging, bus transportation in Israel, etc., needs to be done no later than 2 months before trip departure to ensure availability (booking lodging is even recommended 6 months in advance for best availability). For these reasons, we have set August 1, 2023, as the deadline for trip registration for everyone. For those who desire to attend this trip after August 1, 2023, we will handle each person on a space availability case basis. Thanks for your understanding.
CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS
Deposit Refund Paid to Holy Land Site Ministries
In the unfortunate case you may need to cancel your trip due to personal reasons on or before the August 1, 2023, deadline, Holy Land Site Ministries will only be able to refund one-half ($250) of your $500 deposit.
Deposit Transfer
If you would like to transfer your deposit to another person, you can do so. Just kindly have this person pay you and let us know.
Refunds of All Funds Paid to Holy Land Site Ministries
In the unfortunate case you may need to cancel your trip due to personal reasons before August 1, 2023, Holy Land Site Ministries will only be able to refund one-half of your final payment.
If you must cancel your trip due to personal reasons after August 1, 2023, Holy Land Site Ministries will be unable to refund any of your final payment due to expenses we will have already incurred and cannot recuperate.
Full Payments Transfer
If you would like to transfer your $500 deposit or final payment to another person, you can do so. Just kindly have this person pay you and let us know.
Refunds from Personal Purchases of Airline Tickets, Lodging, etc.
Because these purchases will be the responsibility of each person, Holy Land Site Ministries will be unable to refund any of these funds because they were not paid to Holy Land Site Ministries.
Refunds if Trip is Canceled Due to Events Out of Our Control, i.e., Covid-19, Other Viruses, War, and So Forth
Refunds from flights and lodging will be the responsibility of each person as these were booked personally.
All funds paid to Holy Land Site Ministries will be cheerfully refunded except the $500 deposit, as Holy Land Site Ministries has overhead expenses that cannot be recuperated.
If you want full protection for trip expenses, we suggest you get trip insurance to protect all your expenses, i.e., flights, lodging, Holy Land Site Ministries fees, etc.
TRIP PROTECTION INSURANCE
If you would like trip protection insurance to protect you, or if the trip is canceled for any reason, many third-party insurance agencies provide travel protection insurance in the case of cancelations due to unforeseen reasons.
Travel Protection Agencies (Rated the Highest by Forbes.com)
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Forbes.com Adviser (compares many companies):
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Allianz Travel Insurance: allianztravelinsurance.com
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Travel Guard (AIG): travelguard.com/travel-insurance/plans
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Seven Corners: sevencorners.com
WHEN TO BOOK AIRFARE & LODGING
Please do not book any flights or lodging until you receive your trip confirmation from Holy Land Site Ministries.
HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKING LINKS
Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv
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Check-in: October 21, Check-out: October 22, One night
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Hotel Reservation Link: Bookings.com
Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel, El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias
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Check-in: October 22, Check-out: October 26, Four nights
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Hotel Reservation Link: Bookings.com
Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem
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Check-in: October 26, Check-out: November 4, Nine nights
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Hotel Reservation Link: Bookings.com
Note: For those having the time and resources, arriving a day early will give you a chance to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.
If, for some reason, the hotels are full, just book a hotel of your choice nearby and meet us at the check-in lobby of the main hotel by 7:45 am. Bus departure is scheduled daily at 8:00 am from each hotel.
CONTACT INFO:
Todd Fink
Phone: (541) 603-0881
Email: holylandsite.com@gmailcom
Website: HolyLandSite.com
DAILY ITINERARY
FRI, OCT 20 DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND
Please make plans to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, on October 21, 2023. Please arrive by 3:00 pm. This will give you plenty of time to attend our orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm. We'll meet at the main check-in lobby of the Kfar Maccabiah & Suites Hotel and then find a meeting place.
Note: For those having the time and resources, arriving a day early will give you a chance to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.
Click to see "Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Orientation Video"
SAT, OCT 21 TEL AVIV
After arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, you will proceed through customs. Please don’t lose your small tourist visa provided to you. Afterward, you can take a taxi to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow approximately 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. Orientation and get acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm. Please meet in the main hotel lobby. Free time afterward.
Lodging at Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. One night total.
Google Map from Ben Gurion to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel
SUN, OCT 22 TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE AREA
Refreshed from a good night's sleep, we’ll visit Old Jaffa (Joppa), the traditional home of Simon the Tanner, the port from which Jonah sailed and the logs arrived for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. We’ll then pass through the fast-growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon en route to Caesarea Maritima, where the Holy Spirit came to the Gentiles and the site of major events in the lives of Peter and Paul. We’ll drive through the rolling hills of Galilee to Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, and visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the angel, Gabriel, announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah. We'll then drive through Cana, where Christ performed His first public miracle. Then it’s on to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, which will be our base for the next 4 nights. Free time afterward.
Lodging at Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel, El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias. Four nights total.
Tour Day 1: Google Map Itinerary
MON, OCT 23 SEA OF GALILEE AREA
This day alone is worth the trip! We are now literally walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We'll start the day at Ginasor, where we'll see an ancient boat (Beit Yigal Allon Museum) from the time of Jesus. We'll take a most memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in a replica of an ancient wooden boat used in Jesus’ day. We’ll visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the location of the beautiful Sermon on the Mount, where Christ preached his longest and most famous sermon. From the Mount of Beatitudes, we'll walk in the footsteps of Jesus down the hill to Tabgha by the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Capernaum, where Jesus set up His home ministry base and often preached in the ancient synagogue. We will continue our drive around the Sea of Galilee to Kursi, where Christ cast out a legion of demons out of a demon-possessed man. Time permitting, we'll end the day at a breathtaking spot overlooking the Sea of Galilee, where we'll see many sites around its shore, one of which is where the Feeding of the 5,000 took place. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 2: Google Map Itinerary
TUES, OCT 24 SEA OF GALILEE AREA
We’ll journey north to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matt. 16:16). We’ll visit Chorazin, one of the cursed towns, which has one of the most preserved synagogues in the Galilee area. Then it's on to visit the most likely place Jesus called many of His disciples and the area where Peter was reconciled with Christ after denying Him three times. We'll wrap up the day with a visit to Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out seven demons. At Magdala, we will visit a natural beach where you can dip your feet in the Sea of Galilee or swim if you'd like. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 3: Google Map Itinerary
WED, OCT 25 SEA OF GALILEE AREA
We’ll drive along the Jordan Valley to Beth Shean, a stunning Roman Decapolis city and the place where Saul and his son’s bodies were hanged after defeat in battle. We’ll visit Gideon’s Spring, where Gideon selected his soldiers to battle against the Midianites. We’ll return to the Sea of Galilee and finish the day on top of Mt. Arbel, the believed place where Christ gave the Great Commission, and which provides a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 4: Google Map Itinerary
THURS, OCT 26 JORDAN VALLEY AREA
We’ll drive south along the Jordan Valley, following the footsteps that Jesus and His disciples would have walked, arriving at the Baptismal Site of Jesus, where Jesus was baptized by John. We'll provide an option for those who would like to get baptized to do so. Then to Jericho, the oldest known walled city and the first place Joshua and the Israelites conquered upon entering the Promised Land. We’ll then visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Then, we'll ascend and enter Jerusalem as pilgrims did since ancient times to fulfill the words of the prophet "I was glad when they said unto me: 'Our feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem'" (Psalms 122:1–2). Free time afterward.
Lodging at Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem. Nine nights total.
Tour Day 5: Google Map Itinerary
FRI, OCT 27 DEAD SEA AREA
We’ll begin the day by driving to Masada, a massive fortress rock column that overlooks the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth). We'll ascend Masada by cable car to visit the remnants of Herod's Palace, where in 73 AD, the Zealots made their last stand against the might of Rome. We’ll visit ancient Gomorrah, one of the cities God destroyed by fire and brimstone due to their wickedness. Then, what would a visit to Israel be without taking a dip, or rather a float, in the Dead Sea? Free time afterward.
Tour Day 6: Google Map Itinerary
SAT, OCT 28 BETHLEHEM – JUDAH AREA
We'll begin the day with a visit to Bethlehem, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. We'll then visit the magnificent Herodian Fortress. While there, we'll view the Shepherds' Fields, the Fields of Boaz and Ruth, and see where David kept his sheep as a young man. We’ll then travel to the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath. Then on to Beth Shemesh, where key events in the life of Samson took place and where the Ark of the Covenant miraculously was returned to the Israelites by the Philistines. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 7: Google Map Itinerary
SUN, OCT 29 SAMARIA AREA
Today we’ll travel north to the ancient Samaria region of the Bible. We visit Shechem, where Abraham first entered the Promised Land and erected an altar. We’ll see and drink out of Jacob’s Well, the place where Jesus talked with the Samaritan woman. We’ll see where Joseph’s bones were buried at the Tomb of Joseph. We’ll see ancient Shiloh, where the Tabernacle resided for 369 years, and where Hannah prayed for a son (Samuel). Then it’s on to ancient Bethel, where Jacob saw a ladder to heaven, where the tabernacle resided, and where Jeroboam erected a Golden Calf. We'll drive by the site of ancient Ai, the second city Joshua and the Israelites destroyed. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 8: Google Map Itinerary
MON, OCT 30 JERUSALEM
We’ll start the day with a magnificent view of the Old City from the top of the Mt. of Olives and orient ourselves to the layout and places of Jerusalem. We’ll then visit the Chapel of Ascension, where Christ ascended back to heaven and where His feet will touch down at His glorious second coming. We'll visit Pater Noster Church, where Christ taught His disciples how to pray. We'll see the Tombs of the Prophets, where Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are believed to be buried. We’ll take the Palm Sunday Walk to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Along the way, we’ll visit Dominus Flevit, where Christ wept over Jerusalem. We’ll see Mary’s Tomb and underground caves that were part of Gethsemane. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 9: Google Map Itinerary
TUES, OCT 31 JERUSALEM
Today, we’ll visit and walk on the Temple Mount, where Solomon’s Temple was and the holiest and most battled-over piece of land in the world. We'll then see the Western Wall, the Jew’s most holy site in Israel. We’ll visit the Southern Stairs Area, which was the main entrance to the Temple Mount, a place Christ and His disciples would have often been, and the likely place where those who received Christ at Pentecost were baptized. We’ll then walk through part of the Cardo, an original Roman street, and then see the amazing remains of the massive Broad Wall built by King Hezekiah. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 10: Google Map Itinerary
WED, NOV 1 JERUSALEM
Today we will visit the Upper Room, the location of the Last Supper, and where early Christians built an early church/synagogue shortly after the time of Christ. Next, we'll see the House of Caiaphas, where Christ was tried before Caiaphas, Peter denied Christ three times, and where Christ was beaten and spent the night in a dungeon. While at the House of Caiaphas, we'll see a model of Jerusalem from around 135 AD. Then we'll have the privilege of visiting the City of David, where everything began in Jerusalem. While in the City of David, we'll see David's Palace, ancient ruins, the remains of Nehemiah's Wall, and King David's Tomb. For those who would like, you can walk through Hezekiah's Water Tunnel, which diverts the water from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. For the others, you can walk the Canaanite Dry Tunnel. We'll then all meet and see the Pool of Siloam, where Christ healed a blind man. We’ll then walk part of the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), where God’s winepress of wrath will be poured out on the gathered nations at Christ's second coming and from where the blood (the height of a horse’s bridle) will flow to the Dead Sea and beyond. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 11: Google Map Itinerary
THURS, NOV 2 NEGEV AREA
Today, we’ll travel to Hebron, where Abraham had many encounters with God and from where King David reigned over Judah for 7 1/2 years. We'll begin by visiting the Oaks of Mamre, a preserved site over the place where Abraham lived for a period of time and had several amazing encounters with God. Just a short distance from the Oaks of Mamre is the place where the patriarchs are buried in the Cave of Machpelah. Close to Machpelah are the ruins of ancient Tel Hebron. We’ll then travel to Beersheba, where Abraham lived and made a covenant with Abimelech. Farewell Dinner at 6:30 pm. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 12: Google Map Itinerary
FRI, NOV 3 JERUSALEM
We’ll begin the day by seeing Pilate’s Palace and Gabbatha (stone pavement and judgment place where Christ was condemned to crucifixion). From there, we'll walk the biblical Via Dolorosa (painful path to the Cross) to Golgotha, where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is today. We'll then visit and explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see why it's the best candidate for Golgotha. We’ll walk the traditional path of the Via Dolorosa and see the Stations of the Cross. Then we'll walk to the Lions' Gate and see the famous Eastern Gate and Eastern Wall, where we'll see ancient stones dating back to the time of Solomon and see the evidence of the original Temple Mount and its expansions over the years. Then we'll see the Church of St. Anne, where the Pool of Bethesda is located, the place Jesus healed a sick man after he had waited 38 long years. Free time afterward.
Tour Day 13: Google Map Itinerary
SAT, NOV 4 ISRAEL - HOME
Unless you plan on continuing your stay in Israel, you’ll transfer to the airport and arrive home with wonderful memories of a visit to the Land of the Bible!
The hotel in Jerusalem (Prima Park) provides several options for direct transportation to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv right from the hotel. All of them can be prearranged, so you have no waiting time whatsoever. It is recommended to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport at least 4 hours in advance. This means you should leave Jerusalem 5 hours before your flight departure.
Following are your transportation options:
1. Taxi: Costs around $100 USD for up to 4 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).
2. Shuttle Taxi: Costs around $120 USD for up to 6 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).
3. 12-passenger Shuttle Bus: Costs around $25.00 USD per person.
Please arrange transportation with the hotel front desk a day in advance. All transportation options take about an hour to reach the airport and run every day of the week, even on Shabbat (Saturday), the Sabbath.
Google Map from Prima Park Hotel to Ben Gurion Airport
Click to see "Ben Gurion Airport Departure Orientation Video"
SUN, NOV 5 ARRIVE HOME
Return home filled with an overflowing heart, knowing that you walked in the footsteps of Christ and experienced the actual places where many of the events in the Bible took place.
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Jerusalem Sites
Chapel of the Ascension: Ascension & Return of Christ
Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ
Garden of Gethsemane: Church of All Nations
Herod/Pilate's Palace: Trial of Jesus
House of Caiaphas: Peter's Denial of Christ
Kidron Valley: Judgment of God
Pater Noster Church: Lord's Prayer, Olivet Discourse
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Tomb of Mary & Gethsemane Cave
The Old Testament Feasts & Jesus
Zedekiah's Cave & Solomon's Quarry
Sea of Galilee Sites
Capernaum: Jesus' Ministry Base
Gennesaret, Ginosar: Jesus Boat
Jesus Walks on Water, Calms the Sea
Mount Arbel: The Great Commission
Sower's Cove: Parables of the Kingdom
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Caesarea Maritima: Holy Spirit Given to the Gentiles
Church of the Annunciation & St. Joseph Church
Mount Tabor: Transfiguration of Christ
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Gezer: On Crossroads of the World
Jordan River: Crossing into the Promised Land
Jordan River Baptismal Site of Jesus (Qsar al-Yahud)
Judean Wilderness: Testing of Jesus
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Valley of Elah: David & Goliath
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