Tour Hosts: Dan & Diane Horner
Tour Leaders: Tom & JoAnn Doyle
DATE
Mar 1–Mar 11, 2024
TRIP LENGTH
11 Days
COST
$5860 USD
*Based on Double Occupancy. Private rooms are an additional $2785 USD.
“YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH.”
Psalm 119:105
Join Tom and JoAnn Doyle from Uncharted Ministries and Dan and Diane Horner to the Land of the Bible. Experience the Scriptures on location, the rich cultures of both the Jews and Arabs, and hike among the historical sites where Jesus performed the miracles that shook the world and continue to do so today.
The cost includes accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, National Park passes, and transportation for 11 days! We guarantee you’ll be transformed, and how you read the Bible will never be the same.
*Please note this is a Land Only trip – flights are not included.
PARTAKE IN EVENING BAPTISMS IN THE JORDAN RIVER, WHERE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR HIMSELF WAS BAPTIZED BY JOHN THE BAPTIST.
SIT ON THE SOUTHERN STEPS IN JERUSALEM WHERE JESUS TAUGHT.
WALK THE STREETS WHERE MUCH OF THE BOOK OF ACTS TOOK PLACE.
REFLECT WHERE JESUS PRAYED AND AGONIZED ON THE NIGHT OF HIS ARREST IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. PRIVATE GARDEN WILL BE RESERVED FOR OUR GROUP.
EXPLORE ALL THAT ISRAEL HAS TO OFFER – FROM MODERN CITIES, TO SANDY BEACHES AND BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS, TO ANCIENT RUINS THAT MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE.
March 1st | Depart for Israel
March 2nd | Arrive at Tel Aviv Airport
March 3rd | Mediterranean Coast to Mt. Arbel
- Visit Jaffa Port– Begin the day by visiting the oldest seaport in the world. Jonah fled from the Lord here and Peter stayed here with Simon the Tanner, and received his vision that Gentiles were welcome in the 1st Church. Multiple events in the book of Acts took place here.
- Caesarea– The book of Acts comes alive as you tour the Roman headquarters in Israel during the 1st century. Peter, Philip, and Paul spread the Word of God here.
- Mt. Carmel– Walk the site of the Old Testament showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. Gaze over the Jezreel Valley, the site of the coming world battle at Armageddon.
- Mt. Arbel–Head up the mountain for a stunning view of the Sea of Galilee and look over the many of sites of Jesus’ miracles that stunned Israel and the world.
March 4th | Sea of Galilee
- Capernaum– Known as the “Home of Jesus” after our Savior left Nazareth. This site is rich with stories from the gospels as Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law and many others. Here He defeated the demons in the synagogue who cowered in His presence.
- Mt. of Beattitudes– This is most likely where Jesus spoke to the massive crowd just north of the Sea of Galilee in His famous sermon.
- Peter’s Primacy– The traditional site where Jesus revealed Himself to the disciples and commenced Peter’s ministry.
- Magdala– A first century village that is a unique crossroads of Jewish and Christian history on the shores of Galilee, hometown of Mary Magdalene.
- Baptisms– In the Jordan River.
March 5th | Northern Israel and the Sea of Galilee
- Tel Dan Nature Reserve Hike– Hike in a nature reserve in northern Israel that is the headwaters of the Jordan and Dan rivers. An impressive archeological site with remains of ancient Canaanite and Israelite cities. This is where Israel fell into idolatry under King Jeroboam.
- Caeserea Philippi– This important site in Jesus’ ministry is where He took the disciples to give them their marching orders with “Upon this Rock, I will build My Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.”
- Har Bental– Travel into the Golan Heights and a place where Israel has battled threatening nations for centuries. Here you can look into Syria.
- Sunset Boat Ride– On the Sea of Galilee
March 6th | Mt. Gerizim to the Mt. of Olives
- Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal– This is the site of Joshua 8 where the entire nation of Israel gathered and read all the words of Genesis through Deuteronomy to confirm their faith in Yahweh.
- Jacob’s Well– Adjacent to Shechem, at Jacob’s well, Jesus revealed Himself as the life-giving Messiah to a Samaritan woman.
- Shiloh– The spiritual capital of Israel shortly after Joshua and the Israelites conquered the land in 1406 B.C. The Tabernacle stood in Shiloh for 369 years.
- Mt. of Olives– Overlook Jerusalem from the highest of the three ridges surrounding Jerusalem, from here Jesus wept over the city. Jesus was standing on this mountain when He ascended to Heaven this is where He will return in His second coming, splitting the mountain in half.
- Holocaust Survivor Testimony
March 7th | Mt. of Olives and the Old City
- Mt. of Olives Overlook and Team Picture– Head up the Mt. of Olives for a team photo and a stunning view of Jerusalem.
- Palm Sunday Walk– We’ll stroll down the Palm Sunday route that Jesus rode a colt on as the massive crowds cried out “Hosanna!”
- Dominus Flevit– Visit this site that commemorates where Jesus wept over Jerusalem and how lost the people were in religion and the coming judgment on them for rejecting the Messiah.
- Garden of Gethsemane– The site where Jesus prayed and agonized before His arrest. Private garden will be reserved for group.
- Stephen’s Gate– The traditional site of the martyrdom of St. Stephen – one of the gates in Jerusalem’s Old City walls.
- Via Dolorosa Walk– The traditional route that Jesus carried His Cross on “The Way of Suffering.”
- Pools of Bethesda– The location where Jesus healed the paralyzed man in John 5.
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher– This historical church is a possible site of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection and we’ll tour the place that became the headquarters of the Christian faith for centuries.
- City of David– David left his city of Hebron, and went up to Jerusalem in order to unite Israel around one capital city this is where he settled.
- Hezekiah’s Tunnel– Walk through the tunnel which the king had dug to keep the water source of the Gihon Spring inside Jerusalem and away from the enemies of Israel.
March 8th | City of David
- Rabbinical Tunnel– The most significant remnants in Jerusalem from the days of the Second Temple.
- Western Wall– The last remaining outer support wall of the ancient Jewish temple, and an incredibly important site of modern Israeli history.
- Afternoon Break– Spend free time roaming and shopping throughout the city.
- Desert Dinner– At the Hill of Scapegoat
March 9th | Hebron and Bedouin Outreach
- Arad– Bedouin outreach and update on Bedouin Bible translation.
- Hebron, Hebron Lookout, & Hebron Steps of King David– Is home to the Patriarchs and considered the 2nd holiest city of Israel. Abraham and Sarah had two sons here-Isaac and Ishmael. 4,000 years later, their feud still drives Israel’s quest for peace.
March 10th | Temple Mount and Garden Tomb
- Temple Mount– Explore the site near the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque. This has been instilled as a place of conflict but, most notably, the very place where the Glory of God resided at the first and second temple.
- Davidson Archaeological Park– This must-see park displays many findings of ancient Temple and city ruins.
- Southern Steps– Sit on the Southern Steps where Jesus taught.
- Friends of Zion Museum– This incredible museum tells the story of Israel from the time of Abraham to the establishment of the modern Israel following World War II.
- Garden Tomb– Believed by many to be the authentic burial site of Jesus.
- Leave for Airport Night of March 10th or Morning of March 11th
March 11th | Early Morning Departure from Tel Aviv
Optional: Extended Jordan Trip (11th-14th) + $1325 USD
March 11th | Arrive in Jordan
- Cross Border Into Jordan– VIP Allenby Bridge near Jericho
- Drive to Petra
- Petra– Visit the world famous UNESCO Heritage Site, a settlement carved into the side of the mountains of southwest Jordan.
March 12th | Petra to Amman
- Petra– Continue our adventures at Petra.
- Mt. Nebo– Look over the Promised Land and see where Moses handed the baton to Joshua.
- Amman– Visit the capital city of Jordan and see the Roman Ruins of this important Decapolis City.
March 13th | Zarka and Jerash
- Zarka– Visit a modern day miracle and the new church God built through Uncharted.
- Jerash– Visit the well-preserved ancient Roman ruins of Jerash and the largest archaeological ruins in the Middle East.
March 14th | Depart Jordan from Amman
Flights
Below are some arrival and departure windows we recommend you do your best to book your flights within. If you choose to book your flights on other days or times, you may encounter a longer wait time at the airport and/or be responsible for paying the additional transportation costs of private transportation to/from the airport. (i.e. a private car service will cost $150-$200 USD in most cases.) If your arrival and departure dates are different from what is below you will also be responsible for paying for additional hotel nights.
ARRIVALS | Tel Aviv , Israel (TLV)
March 2nd, 2024 | TIME TBD
DEPARTURES | Tel Aviv , Israel (TLV)
March 10th/11th, 2024 | TIME TBD
NOTE: Many flights back to the US are “red eye” flights that depart around midnight.
We are confident that you can book your own flights, but should you desire assistance, we recommend contacting Butler Travel in
Butler Travel |Nathanael Martin | 503-879-5005 | nathan@butlertravel.com
NOTE: Butler Travel is based in Oregon (Pacific Time Zone)
Solo Travelers
We welcome solo travelers on all our trips! However, the advertised trip cost reflects a cost per person that assumes the person will share a room with another traveler (“double occupancy.”) We will do our best to pair you with another solo traveler (of the same gender) that also desires a roommate. It has worked out well for many people on our trips. If, however, we are unable to assign a roommate, you should anticipate that 1-2 months before trip departure, you will receive an additional invoice of $2785 USD from Uncharted Adventures to cover to costs of having a private room (“single supplement”) at all hotels during the trip. For solo travelers on the extended trip to Jordan, there will be an additional cost of $675 USD (“single supplement” in addition to the Israel portion of the trip) for a private room.
Passport Requirements
Its is very important that your passport does not expire six months before our return date. You will be denied entry into Israel if your passport expires earlier than this date.
If your passport expiration date looks good, please email a copy to info@unchartedadventures.co.
- Best: Color scan of your passport in .jpg, .png or .pdf format
- Good Enough: Up-close photo in .jpg or .png format (make sure there is no glare and all info is readable.)
- Make sure passport is SIGNED and that signature page is included in your scan or photo.
If your passport expires 6 months before we return from our trip, you will need to apply immediately for a passport renewal. Please click here for directions on how to renew your passport. NOTE: Routine renewal processing can take 12 weeks. Expedited (more expensive) is more like a 6 week turnaround.
If you do not have a valid passport, click here to apply for one.
Be aware, if you are traveling with us to Israel, customs may take longer if your passport contains stamps from Muslim-majority countries.
Weather
The average daily high temperature during the month of March is around 65-70 degrees (F) with evening temps around 50 (F). March is typically a very mild season in Israel and the weather is usually very pleasant, but the chance of rain does exist. Temperatures may differ in the south (desert) and Galilee (north) regions.
Clothing
- shirts, blouses, socks, underwear (pack limited supply – use wash-and-wear)
- shorts, slacks, jeans, skirts (pack limited supply)
- personal modesty kit (for entering holy places and conservative communities)
- heavy sweater or jacket
- swimsuit
- walking shoes (plenty of walking! Good shoes are very important!)
- flip-flops
- sunglasses
- hat
Toiletries/Medications
- shampoo
- toothbrush and paste
- deodorant
- personal soap
- comb and hairbrush
- shaving equipment
- eyedrops, contact lens solutions and cleaners
- other personal hygiene products
- band-aids
- diarrhea medicine (just in case!)
- cold remedy or decongestant tablets
- sleeping pills
- motion sickness pills
- aspirin
- sunscreen
- package of towelettes
- earplugs
Miscellaneous
- water bottle
- travel alarm
- plastic bags
- pen, notebook, small Bible
- adapter or converter
- tiny flashlight
- tissues
- small umbrella
- snacks
Carry-On Items
- airline tickets
- passport
- one-day change of clothes
- essential toiletries
- neck pillow and sleeping mask
- good book
Is Israel safe?
Israel is regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. Annually, the city of Chicago has more violent crimes than the entire country of Israel.
The safety of our travelers is of the highest priority to Uncharted Adventures and our partners. If for any reason safety is threatened by any factors the owners/operators reserve the right to make whatever changes deemed necessary for the safety of the team. This could include changing lodging or avoiding areas at short notice.
Passport Requirements
All participants must have a valid passport that will expire no sooner than six months past their scheduled date of return. You must always carry your passport on your person. Be aware, if you are traveling with us to Israel customs may take longer if your passport contains stamps from Muslim majority countries.
Do I need to buy travel insurance?
Basic Travel Insurance is included in your trip price. The insurance provides coverage for illness medical expenses, accident medical expenses, emergency and security evacuation, missed connection, trip delay, and lost baggage/passport assistance.
We highly recommend purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance. This will provide coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, and other unexpected occurrences. Cancellation insurance prices vary based on travelers age, length of stay, etc. You are welcome to use any insurance company you would like. The company we work with is Squaremouth Insurance they utilize multiple insurance companies to provide affordable policies. Using the above link will send your policy to Uncharted Adventures (which makes it easier for us to assist you should a claim arise). *Note: Trip Cancellation Insurance must be purchased no later than 21 days prior to trip departure.
How much personal money should I bring?
Almost all shops and stores in both Israel and Jordan accept Credit Cards. However, if you prefer to bring cash, we recommend bringing around $250 per person or $500 per couple. This will be more than enough for lunches and to buy souvenirs for yourself and those back at home.
Can I use my phone overseas?
Yes, however there will be additional cost for international calls and data usage. The simplest way to use your phone overseas is to add an international travel pass. Each carrier’s rules are different, so check with your provider. An option to avoid paying for international service is to turn your phones data and cellular network off and communicate by Wifi. The bus is equipped with wifi and all hotels have it as well.
What kind of power adapter will I need?
Israel and Jordan do not use the same plug sockets that we do in the U.S. Thankfully most devices do not require a power converter, they do however need an adapter to fit the socket. The adapter needed for Israel and Jordan is Type-C. You can also use a “Universal Adapter” that will work fine. *Note: If you have multiple devices you will be charging at the hotel such as cell phones, digital watch, camera, etc. it may be worth getting a portable power strip to plug all of your devices into.
COVID-19 Policy
To read the latest entry procedures required for tourists arriving and departing Israel, please click here.
Trip Cancellation
In the event that I choose to cancel my reservation, or it is cancelled due to reasons outside the control of Uncharted Adventures (including, but not limited to, political turmoil, natural disasters, acts of God, pandemic or epidemics), I will be responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred for me or on my behalf (including, but not limited to, airfare, airline cancellation fees, deposits, lodging etc.) Uncharted Adventures will strive to refund everything possible if the expedition is cancelled for reasons outside of our control.
Ready to Experience The Holy Land?
This is an invite-only trip. If you’ve been invited, read below on how to sign-up.
Payment Information
Option 1: Pay Full Amount
Pay 100% now.
Option 2: Pay 50/50
Pay 50% now. The balance will be billed 90 days before trip departure.
Option 3: Payment Plans
Pay $400 USD (nonrefundable) deposit per person at sign-up. This will secure your spot on the trip. The remaining balance will be split into two equal payments due 7 months and 3 months prior to departure.
Pricing Information
*Price per person based on double occupancy (two people in a hotel room) with final payment by check. Solo travelers will have the option to pick “Single Occupancy, Assign Roommate” or “Single Occupancy, Private Room.” We will do our best to assign a roommate to solo travelers if that is their preference. In the event we are unable to assign someone a roommate, an additional charge of $2785 USD per person will be assessed approximately two months before departure.
