From Tel Aviv to the Sea of Galilee, Mediterranean Coast and the Valley of Armageddon
Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias
In the morning visit to the Old Town Jaffa, walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa,
believed to be the oldest Port City in the world, see St. Peter Church and take a spectacular
view of Tel Aviv Shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. St. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to
raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9: 36. 42). While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the
house of Simon the Tanner. The Church of St. Peter marks the traditional site of Peter’s
vision of the Great Sheet. Depart Tel Aviv and drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea
Maritime (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of
Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and
aqueduct, here where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his
final journey to Rome (Acts 25 & 26). We'll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah
issued his challenge to the False Prophets. We continue and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic
view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9, 15,
2 Kings 23, 29 & Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16), see
the remains from Solomon days view the site where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought.
Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well preserved water supply
system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29,
we will take a beautiful view from the top of Mt. Precipice, also known as Mount of Precipitation, or Mount of the Leap of the Lord. It's believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus, described on (Luke 4:29-30), continue to the Church of Annunciation if time permits, we drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2.1-11), and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias. The hotels situated right on town’s center and the Shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the Sea of
Galilee and explore the town of Tiberias.
Overnight Sea of Galilee at LEONARDO PLAZA HOTEL, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner included.
DAY 3
In the morning, visit Old Jaffa, walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world and where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon's Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). See St. Peter's Church and take a spectacular view of Tel Aviv shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36-43). While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner. St. Peter's Church marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16). Depart Tel Aviv driving north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima(Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. This is where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26). We'll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24). We'll continue and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16), the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16) where it is prophesied the gathering of the armies for the battle of the end of times will take place. See the remains from Solomon’s days, view the valley where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought (Revelation 16:14-16). Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23). We'll take a beautiful view from the top of Mount Precipice, also known as Mount of Precipitation, or Mount of the Leap of the Lord. It's believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30), continue to the Basilica of Annunciation if time permits, and we'll drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11), and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias. The hotels situated on town’s center and the shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the lake and explore the town of Tiberias.
DAY 4
Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River
Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beath Shean / Dead Sea
Today will visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes
(Matt, 5, 6, 7, 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, see the famous Chapel,
constructed in 1939 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi and enjoy the view. Visit Tabgha
- the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matt, 13, Mark, 33, 45, & John
21), Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, Capernaum (Matt, 4.13,
13.54,17.24,Luke 7, Marl 1.2, John 4.46.54) where is believed to have been Jesus' home and
the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the Synagogue in which Jesus
Ministered, and where he performed many Miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s
mother-in-law lived and was healed. Through the Valley of Beth Shean to the ancient city of
Beth Shean (Mark 5.20, 7.31), view the archeological site. It was here that after defeating
Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit
Shean, continue through the Jordan Valley past the city of Jericho and arrive to the Dead
Sea, the lowest place on earth. Overnight, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 5
Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jerusalem
Today on your Holy Land tour will visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of Masada famous
for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We will ascend to
Masada by cable car and discover the first century Synagogue, King Herod’s Bathhouse and
other sites atop of Masada, descend and continue to the Oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid
in a cave when running from Saul (Samuel 23), it was here that David composed several of
his Psalms, next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient Biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll
were discovered in 1947. Continue to the Golden City of Jerusalem, and proceed to a
panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus, and take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel
conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City Jerusalem.
Overnight in Jerusalem at LEONARDO PLAZA HOTEL, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner included.
DAY 6
Old Jerusalem, Temple Mount in Jesus times, Mount of Olives / Kidron Valley / Garden
of Gethsemane / Western Wall (Kotel Tunnels) / Pool of Bethesda / Church of Holy
Sepulcher / Via Dolorosa / Christian Quarter
From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (Acts 1) we will have a
view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter
(Ezekiel 44). We pass by Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord
wept" as he beheld the Holy City. Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the
Gethsemane where you will see 2,000 years old Olive Trees that date back to the time of
Christ. Then to the Western Wall- The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that
retained the Temple. We will visit the Western Wall Tunnels running along the base of the
Western Wall will lead us through the Second Temple era and reveal the amazing
construction of the Temple Mount, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to
judgment. Continue to St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda. We will walk the
“Stations of the Cross” – the Via Dolorosa to visit Judgment Hall of Pilate all the way to the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matt, 27, 33.57, 28.10). In the afternoon you will enjoy time to
shop in the Colorful Bazaars (markets). We'll join the prayer at the Western Wall, return to
the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner.
Overnight in Jerusalem at LEONARDO PLAZA HOTEL, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner included.
DAY 7
Jerusalem Old and New City
Mt. Zion / Upper Room / King David Tomb / Jewish Quarter / Ein Kerem / Bethlehem /
Church of the Nativity / Shepherd’s Field / Garden Tomb
Drive to Mt. Zion, visit the Upper room (Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, and
walk through the Jewish Quarter. Drive through the New City pass the Israel Parliament
(Knesset) and continue to Ein Karem, the Birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1.39-80), visit
Church then Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity (Luke 2: 1-7). Visit the
Shepherd’s Field (Luke 2:8-20), where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus. In
the afternoon visit the Garden Tomb, to celebrate the resurrection with a time for prayer (Luke
23). Enjoy a evening farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem at LEONARDO PLAZA HOTEL, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner included.
LAST DAY
Enjoy a Free Day in Jerusalem later in the day transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem to
Ben Gurion International airport according to your flight departure time
After Breakfast, and by 12 noon, check out from your hotel and store your luggage at the hotel
storage room to enjoy free day in Jerusalem, your hotel is located within walking distance from
the Old City and the center of West Jerusalem. You can visit again the Holy sites and the
colorful Bazaars, Ben Yehuda Street with Shopping stores, restaurants and Coffee shops,
Machaneh Yehuda Market, with authentic Jerusalem Restaurants, and food markets.
Explore on your own the newly renovated ISRAEL MUSEUM and SHRINE OF THE BOOK.