Description
Israel Excursion Strengthen Your Faith in God
Tour Schedule
Day 1
International Travel
Day 2
Welcome to the Land of the Bible.
Arrival at TLV International Airport. Reception, assistance, and a beautiful drive to the Sea of Galilee. Check into our resort hotel on the lakeshore for orientation,
dinner and rest. Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 3
Around the Sea of Galilee
Taking in the sites of New Testament parables and miracles around the Sea of Galilee, we will hike the epic Arbel Cliff on the famous “Jesus Trail” for a panoramic view of the region and an opening lecture from a local Messianic teacher. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum, we will visit the famous “Jesus Boat” and sail across the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
Day 4
Upper Galilee & Golan
Traveling to northern Galilee, we will hike through the Dan Nature Reserve on the Jordan River, explore the great city of Dan and continue to the Banias Springs, the site biblical Caesarea Philippi where the Lord asked the famous question, “who do you say that I am?” Traveling up the Golan Heights we will visit Kibbutz El-rom, the site of the largest tank battle of the 1973 War and the observation point into Syria and return to our Tiberias hotel for dinner and rest.
Day 5
K’far-Kedem, Armageddon, Mt. Carmel & Caesarea
Traveling through the Galilee, you will be introduced to biblical lifestyle at K’far-Kedem biblical village, discover the plains of Armageddon, ascend Mt. Carmel where the Prophet Elijah called on God who answered by fire, worship with Israeli Believers at the Carmel Congregation, and continue to Caesarea, Rome’s capital on the Mediterranean Coast. Arrive to our Jerusalem hotel for dinner and rest. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6
Jerusalem, the City of Gold
We will start our day ascending Mount of Olives for a beautiful panoramic view of the city that Jesus wept over and continue to the Garden of Gethsemane for a prayer meeting with a local Israeli Bible teacher among the ancient olive trees. We will walk through the Old City of Jerusalem, share Communion & worship at the Garden Tomb and visit Bethlehem ‘s Shepherd Fields to meet a Palestinian Christian Pastor. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7
Jerusalem, New & Old
Our morning starts at the Israel Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and a visit the Holocaust Memorial museum, followed by an eye-opening study visit at the Friends of Zion interactive museum. We will visit the site of the “City of David” where ancient Jerusalem is literally “shaking off her dust,” walk through the underground Hezekiah Tunnel, and continue to the Western Wall for pray and worship. Evening meeting with local Messianic worship leader. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8
Shilo and the Biblical Gardens at Yad-8
Deep in the mountains of Samaria, you will explore Shilo, the central point of worship and government for ancient Israel where the Ark of the Covenant stood for hundreds of years. Following, we will participate in Humanitarian Aid relief work with the staff of Joseph Project, reaching out to Jewish and Arab communities with the love of God. and during the afternoon we will visit the Biblical Gardens of Yad-8 village, the only Messianic community in Israel, and hear the witness of local Messianic Believers. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 9
Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, and Abraham’s Tent
Traveling into the Judean desert we will arrive at the Dead Sea, earth’s lowest point, hike through David’s desert oasis of Ein Gedi and continue to Kefar Hanokdeem in the Judean desert to experience and learn of the ancient Hebraic biblical culture and hospitality. Overnight at Abraham’s Tent.
Day 10
Masada, Emmaus Road, Tel Aviv
Ascending the Masada wilderness fortress by cable car high above the Dead Sea, you will witness one of Israel’s epic historic chapters. Driving through the Judean hill country we’ll continue to Emmaus Road prayer & worship, and continue to Tel Aviv for a evening walk across the Mediterranean promenade and the open markets. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 11
Tel Aviv, Jaffa & departure
During our final day in Israel you’ll enjoy a walking tour of ancient Jaffa & Modern Tel Aviv, visit the historic Independence Hall where the State of Israel was born in 1948, pray at the Tel Aviv Prayer Tower for God’s Spirit to move in Israel’s largest city, and enjoy a special evening farewell dinner before transferring to the International Airport for your departing night flight back home.