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October 2nd | Mediterranean to Galilee

• 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. 
• Megiddo– One of the Chariot Cities of King Solomon from 1 Kings 9. Here you can survey Jezreel Valley, where the battle of Armageddon will occur, as seen in Revelation 16. 
• Sunset Boat Ride – Take a leisurely evening cruise on the Sea of Galilee and worship Jesus as the sun sets over the water.

October 3rd | Sea of Galilee

• Mt. Arbel – This mountain overlooks the very place where much of Jesus’ earthly ministry took place. After a short hike, take in a stunning view of the Sea of Galilee. 
• Capernaum– Known as the “Home of Jesus.” after our Savior left Nazareth, this site is rich with miraculous accounts from the gospels. 
• Mt. of Beatitudes– The traditional site where Jesus spoke to the massive crowd just north of the Sea of Galilee in His most famous sermon. 
• Magdala– A first-century village that is a unique crossroads of Israel’s history and the launch of Jesus’ Church on the shores of Galilee. It’s also the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
• Peter’s Primacy– A peaceful site on the northern shore of Galilee where Jesus restored Peter after he denied Him three times.
• Baptism at the Jordan River– Refresh your faith in Christ in the river Jesus was baptized in.

October 4th | Upper Galilee

• Tel Dan Nature Reserve– Hike in Northern Israel and walk along the headwaters of the Jordan River. This impressive archeological site has remains of ancient Canaanite and Israelite cities. Visit the very spot 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.”
• Golan Heights– Venture deep into the Golan Heights and see one of the most contested areas between Israel and Syria. 
• Mt. Bental– Travel further into the Golan Heights and see where Israel has battled threatening nations for centuries. Here you can look into Syria and after the sun goes down, you can see the lights of Damascus.

October 5th | Jerusalem

• Jericho– The lowest city on earth, Jericho was captured by Joshua and the Israelites after they followed God’s commands to march around the city for 7 days. The massive Jericho walls fell down, here we can see the city’s remains.
• Mt. of Olives– The highest of the three ridges surrounding Jerusalem, from here Jesus wept over the city. Jesus also was standing on this mountain when He ascended to Heaven where He will return for His second coming and the mountain will split in half.
• Western Wall– The last remaining outer support wall of the 2nd Jewish Temple, and a national symbol of the modern State of Israel.

October 6th | Jerusalem

• Palm Sunday Walk– Stroll down the Palm Sunday route that Jesus rode a colt on as the massive crowds cried out “Hosanna!”
• Garden of Gethsemane– Reflect at the site where Jesus prayed and agonized before His arrest. 
• Dominus Flevit– The site that commemorates where Jesus wept over Jerusalem because of how lost the people were in religion. Jesus agonized over the coming judgment on them for rejecting the Messiah.
• Lion’s Gate or 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.
• St. Anne’s Church– Near the Lion’s gate, the church is one of the few that remained standing after the conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin. Here we will also visit the Pools of Bethesda, the location where Jesus healed the paralyzed man in John 5.
• Via Dolorosa– “The Way of Suffering” traces the steps of Christ to the Cross.
• The Church of the Holy Sepulcher- Walk through the ancient church that became the epicenter of Christianity since the 300’s
• Dine in the Judean Desert – After a thrilling 4×4 Jeep ride, visit the Hill of the Scapegoat which played a significant role in Israel’s annual Passover. Dinner will be created by an award-winning Israeli chef. Enjoy this elegant “Kibbutz to Table” as you dine on Holy Ground.

October 7th | Dead Sea

• 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.
• Qumran – The location where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and confirmed the legitimacy of the Scriptures we read today.
• Dead Sea Float – The lowest elevation and the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth is the Dead Sea. It has 10 times the amount of salt that the oceans do.

October 8th | Bethlehem | Jerusalem

• Bethlehem– The church of the Nativity is the traditional birthplace of Jesus. Commissioned by Constantine, the church is built over the ruins of the site believed to be where Jesus was born.
• The Shepherd’s Fields– See the very place where sheep are still raised just like in Jesus’ day when they supplied the Temple sacrifices.
• Garden Tomb– Believed by many to be the authentic burial site of Jesus. Private garden reserved for communion. 
• Temple Mount– Explore Mt. Moriah where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac and where Jesus was crucified for our sins. Islam’s Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque are presently on the site but will one day be gone when Jesus returns.
• Rabbi Tunnels – Go underground below the Temple Mount to see some of the foundation stones of the 1st and 2nd Temples.
• 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.
• Southern Steps– Sit on the Southern Steps where Jesus taught the last week of his earthly life and where the Church was born on Pentecost.
• Pool of Siloam – Visit the newly discovered place where Jesus healed the blind man.
• Garden Tomb– Believed by many to be the authentic burial site of Jesus. Private garden reserved for communion 
• Farewell Dinner – Relive the memories with your new family from your trip of a lifetime!

October 9th | Depart Tel Aviv for the USA