Israel Tour with Melvin Lapp

December 2nd | Caesarea to Galilee

• Jaffa Port– See the oldest seaport in the world. Jaffa Port is an important port on the Mediterranean Sea and the home of Simon the Tanner, where Peter received his vision. Visit the Palmach Museum and the Ayalon Institute.
• 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– The site of the Old Testament showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. 
• Drive to Galilee

December 3rd | Galilee

• Jesus Boat Museum– Kick off your day at the ancient fishing boat exhibit, a rare glimpse into life 2,000 years ago during the time of Jesus.
• 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. 
• 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.
• David’s Harp Lunch
• Boat on Galilee– Spend the rest of the afternoon on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee accompanied by a local Messianic worship leader.

December 4th | Caesarea Philippi & Golan Heights

• Dan Nature Reserve– 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.
• Caesarea 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.”
• Jeep in the Golan Heights– Venture deep into the Golan Heights and see one of the most contested areas between Israel and Syria. Enjoy a thrilling Jeep ride across the heights.
• Kibbutz Tour and Wine Tasting– Tour the Ein Zivan Kibbutz and visit it’s local winery for a tasting experience to round off the day.

December 5th | Jordan River Kayaking | Travel to the Dead Sea

• Kayak Experience Jordan River– Begin the day north of the Sea of Galilee kayaking in the Jordan River.
• Dead Sea– Head south from Galilee to the Dead Sea. Check into the hotel on the shore of the Dead Sea. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the Dead Sea resort.

December 6th | Masada

• Masada– See the fortress where the Israelites made their last stand against Rome after the Fall of Jerusalem. They committed mass suicide there to avoid becoming prisoners of Rome. This is also where David went while on the run from King Saul.
• En Gedi– Ruth and Naomi walked up the rugged mountain to Bethlehem, where Boaz would marry the Moabite, who became a follower of the God of Israel. This site has a spectacular waterfall and caves where David hid from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Samuel 23.
• Qumron– Visit the location where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
• Check-in to Jerusalem Hotel

December 7th | Mt. of Olives

• 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.
• Dominus Flevit– Visit the traditional site where Jesus wept over Jerusalem and the coming judgment on His people for rejecting Him.
• Garden of Gethsemane– The site where Jesus prayed and agonized before His arrest.
• Stephen’s Gate– Read from Acts 7 at the traditional site of the martyrdom of St. Stephen – one of the most beloved gates in Jerusalem’s Old City.
• Pools of Bethesda– The location where Jesus healed the paralyzed man in John 5.
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre– Walk through the ancient church that become the epicenter of Christianity in the 300’s.

December 8th | City of David

• 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.
• 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 which was carved during Hezekiah’s reign to keep
• Western Wall Tunnels– Explore an impressive series of underground tunnels below the Temple Mount.

December 9th | Jerusalem

• Free Time– Enjoy some free time on Shabbat in Jerusalem to rest, dine, shop and explore at your own pace.

December 10th | Elah Valley

• Latrun Tank Museum– Visit the museum which offers insight into the history of Israel’s armored warfare.
• Elah Valley– The location of the fight between David and Goliath.
• Olive Oil Factory– Visit an Israeli Olive Oil Factory and learn of the biblical significance of it being produced once again in the Judean Hills.
• Beit Govrin– Explore incredible archaeological ruins and caves.
• King of Kings Service– End the day visiting King of Kings Church in Jerusalem.

December 11th | Holocaust Museum

• Yad Vashem– Begin our day with a somber visit to Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
• Friends of Zion– This museum tells the stories of non-Jews who have contributed to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
• Afternoon EZ Raider Tour in Jerusalem
• Food Tour– Savor local cuisine with a food tour at bustling.
• Jerusalem House Of Prayer For All Nations– End the day with a visit to a special ministry in Jerusalem.

December 12th | Caliber 3

• Israel Museum– Home to an impressive collection of art and archeology from the Holy Land.
• Caliber 3– Experience the thrill of military and anti-terror training at Israel’s elite counter-terrorism training facility.

December 13th | Garden Tomb-Depart Israel

• Garden Tomb– This inspirational site may be the very place where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. We’ll celebrate The Lord’s Supper here to conclude our incredible time in the Land of the Bible.
• Depart Israel– Leave Israel on an evening flight.

December 14th | Arrive Home