ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival to Ben Gurion airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight Netanya.
Day 2:
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel valley and the lower Galilee. Continue to Nazareth (Hill Top), where Jesus was almost thrown from the brow of the hill. Visit Nazareth Village. Drive to Cana. On the way drive to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; Continue to Tiberias hotel for overnight.
Day 3:
Drive to Banias, site of the ancient Caesarea Philippe. It is here that Peter made his confession of faith in Jesus (Matthew 16:13). Enjoy a panoramic view of the Golan Heights from Mt. Bental. If visit Tel Dan
Day 4:
Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Visit Magdala 1st century synagogue.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; visit the Yigal Alon center where "Jesus boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Proceed touring – Sea of Galilee sites. end the day at the Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan river;. Return to Tiberias hotel for overnight.
Day 5:
Drive to Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater.
Visit the Gideon’s Spring, the story of Gideon.
Drive along the Jordan valley to Jerusalem Pass Jericho, Proceed to Camel ride.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 6:
Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; visit Shepherds' field; walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. Visit Yad Vashem + ein Carem (if time).
Day 7:
Drive to Massada. Ascend Massada by cable car. Explore the ancient excavation of Herod’s Palaces, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the ramp, and the oldest synagogue in the world. Depart Jerusalem and travel east to the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Continue to Ein Gedi, an oasis on the Dead Sea shore. Near the 200- meter high waterfall is a cave where David had his famous meeting with King Saul (First Samuel 24: 1-23). A walk around the reservation confirms that Ein Gedi is one of the most beautiful reserves in the world.
Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 8:
Walk up to the Temple site and view the Dome of the Rock and El Aqsa Mosque walk to – Pools of Bethesda. Visit the Western Wall, last remnant of the second Jewish Temple during the time of Jesulem & City of David and Warren's Shaft + Davidson Center (Southern Wall). Dinner & overnight in Jerusalem
Day 9:
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb and Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the Old City ; walk through the Cardo, the ancient roman road; visit the Jewish and Christian quarters; view the Temple Mount; walk along the Via Dolorosa and the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher. And the day in the Garden tomb with a communion service.
Dinner & overnight in Jerusalem