Holy Land Tour with Tom & JoAnn Doyle

Day 3: Nazareth Village, Zippori National Park, Cana Wedding Church

We begin at Nazareth Village, an authentic first century farm, and an accurate archaeological recreation of Nazarene life in the time of Jesus. After lunch, we travel north of Nazareth to Zippori National Park. Zippori, also known as Sepphoris was regarded as the jewel of Galilee and was a major cosmopolitan Roman city during the time of Christ. We finish the day at the Cana Wedding Church. An ancient church that was built over what is thought to be the early church marking the place of Jesus first miracle when He turned water to wine in John 2.

Day 4: Mt. Arbel, Magdala, Capernaum, Jordan River Baptism

Start the day at a breathtaking overlook of the Sea of Galilee to see the region where Jesus performed most of his miracles. Travel to the shore of the Sea of Galilee to visit Magdala, a recent archaeological discovery. Magdala is a crossroads of Jewish and Christian history and hometown of Mary Magdalene. After lunch we arrive at Capernaum, an important town in the time of Christ where He did many miracles. It’s also an important city for the fishing community of Galilee and is located on the international highway of the time known as The Via Maris. Our day concludes with a baptism service where the Sea of Galilee merges with the Jordan River.

Day 5: Jesus Boat, Mt. of Beatitudes, Dan Nature Reserve, Golan Heights Overlook into Syria.

Our third day of exploring begins at the Jesus boat museum. In 1986, the hull of a boat, old enough to have been on the water in the time of Christ was discovered and restored. We then travel on the Sea of Galilee in a modern-day wooden boat. Then we’re on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus’ most famous sermon from Matthew 5 took place. After lunch we’ll travel north to the Dan Nature Reserve for a fun hike and see an ancient gate that Abraham walked through. Over 4,000 years ago. We conclude the day by traveling to the overlook into Syria and Jordan on a famous mountain in the Golan Heights.

Day 6: Church of the 10 Lepers, Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal, Synagogue of the Samaritans, Shiloh

We say goodbye to the Sea of Galilee in the morning and drive into the West Bank to the town of Burqin and the Church of the Ten Lepers. This is the location where Jesus healed the ten men in Luke 17:11-13 and only one came back to thank Him. Travel to Mt. Gerizim, Mt. Ebal and the Synagogue of the Samaritans. Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal are the locations where God pronounced his blessing and curses on the Jewish people written in the book of Deuteronomy.

We then visit Shiloh, the first worship site for Israelites prior to Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem. The Tabernacle was stationary in Shiloh for 440 years. After dinner inside the Old City of Jerusalem, we’ll have the incredible opportunity to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Day 7: Knesset, Holocaust Museum. Holocaust Survivor Lunch, Free Time

The Knesset is the Israeli equivalent to the United States Capitol building where the country’s government operates. We will meet with some of our friends in the Israeli government to discuss the current state of affairs. Afterwards we will visit Yad Vashem, the very moving Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. This is a somber visit to help us never forget what happened to Jewish people in Europe during WW2. Following the museum, we will have lunch with a group of Holocaust Survivors who are ministered to by the Uncharted Israel team. It’s a chance to love on these special people, listen to their stories, learn about their experiences, and show the love to Christ to them. Next, free time will be given to explore the Old City and shop.

Day 8: Temple Mount, The Mount of Olives, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher

The Temple Mount is where Judaism, Islam, and Christianity clash. It is the site of where the Third Temple will be located. Next, we head to the Mount of Olives which offers an unparalleled view of the Old City of Jerusalem. This is the location where Jesus wept over the city during the He would give His life as the Lamb of God. As we walk through Jerusalem on the “Way of Suffering” also known as the Via Dolorosa we’ll stop at the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a paralytic man in John 5. As we make our way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, we’ll stay on the modern-day processional route marking where Jesus carried the cross. At the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, we see the traditional site where Christ was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead!

Day 9: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, The Dead Sea

Our Judean Desert Day begins as we leave Jerusalem and travel to the Dead Sea. Our first stop is Masada, a rock plateau mentioned in the Old Testament several times. This famous location is where Jewish rebels committed mass suicide to prevent capture from the Romans in 74 A.D. We will travel north to Ein Gedi, an oasis, and a place of refuge for David as he fled from an angry King Saul. From here we will visit Qumran where an ancient settlement existed in the time of Christ. This is the location where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd. Our last stop will be the Dead Sea itself. Here we visit the lowest spot on earth and have the opportunity to float in the saltiest body of water in the world.

Day 10: The Rabbi Tunnels, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Garden Tomb

On our last full day together in Jerusalem we begin by visiting the ancient Rabbi Tunnels. These tunnels allow us to see the foundation of the Solomon’s Temple, not visible above ground. After, we will travel to Hezekiah’s Tunnel which is located underneath the City of David. The tunnel was carved underground by order of King Hezekiah to prepare Jerusalem for siege by the Assyrians. Finally, we will visit the Garden Tomb, a beautiful garden that many Bible teachers believe is the actual location for the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. What a joy it will be to conclude our pilgrimage with the Lord’s Supper and Worship at the Garden Tomb.