While you let your body float effortlessly in the seemingly magical waters of the Dead Sea, it’s your heart that will soar on this religious tour of Israel. The stories of Scripture don’t just come to life on this spiritual journey through the Holy Land – they truly jump off the page. See the location where Jesus was born, the field where the angels announced his birth, and the sites of some of the most repeated stories of the New Testament – including where Jesus walked on water, recruited four of his apostles, calmed the storm, and fed the multitude. From visiting the site of the first miracle in Cana to seeing the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion, this religious journey will fuel your faith and feed your soul.
Highlights:
- Tel Aviv
- Jaffa
- Caesarea
- Megiddo
- Muhraqa
- Cana
- Nazareth
- Sea of Galilee
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Tabgha
- Capernaum
- Magdala
- Jordan River
- Bet She'An
- Ein Karem
- Bethlehem
- Jerusalem
DAY 1 - Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel
Welcome to Tel Aviv. Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner, hosted by your Tour Director.
Meal: Dinner
DAY 2 - Tel Aviv– Jaffa–Caesarea–Megiddo–Muhraqa–Sea of Galilee
JAFFA- Begin with a guided walking tour in Israel’s ancient port city.
CAESAREA- Guided sightseeing includes the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress.
MEGIDDO- Take an orientation tour before driving to Mount Carmel.
MUHRAQA- Photo stop en route to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 - Sea of Galilee. Excursion to Cana & Nazareth
CANA- Take a guided visit to the city of Cana, where Jesus changed water into wine for the legendary wedding here.
NAZARETH- Visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church in the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter.
SEA OF GALILEE CRUISE- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias, see an ancient fishing boat said to be from the time of Christ, then enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 - Sea of Galilee–Mount of Beatitudes–Tabgha–Capernaum–Magdala-Jordan River-Bet She’an–Jerusalem
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES- Visit the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount.
TABGHA- Visit the Church of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy.
CAPERNAUM- Take an orientation tour followed by free time.
MAGDALA- Take an orientation tour followed by free time.
JORDAN RIVER- Visit a Baptismal site on the river where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
BET SHE’AN- Pass the Ancient Roman Archaeological Site en route to Jerusalem.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 - Jerusalem. Excursion To Ein Karem, Bethlehem & The Garden Tomb
EIN KAREM- Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Visitation, honoring Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth to share the news of the Immaculate Conception.
BETHLEHEM- Visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born.
JERUSALEM- Visit the Garden Tomb, believed to be the tomb from which Jesus rose from the dead.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 - Jerusalem. Excursion To The Old City
JERUSALEM- A guided walking tour of the Old City includes the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David.
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 7 - Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM- Enjoy a free day to explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 - Jerusalem. Excursion to Masada & The Dead Sea
MASADA- Ascend by cable-car to the clifftop fortress of Masada.
DEAD SEA RESORT- Spend free time this afternoon floating in the waters of the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM- Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 - Jerusalem
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv).
Meal: Breakfast
Contact us for pricing and availability.
Tour Code: GJ
