DAY 1: MON, MAR 9 – DEPART FOR ISRAEL
Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Tel Aviv, beginning an unforgettable journey through the land of the Bible.

DAY 2: TUE, MAR 10 – ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, go through customs and meet your guide. If time allows, explore Jaffa, the ancient port city where Jonah set sail and Peter had his rooftop vision. Transfer to your hotel along Israel’s beautiful Mediterranean coastline for a restful evening.

DAY 3: WED, MAR 11 – ALONG THE COAST
Begin the day with a visit to Caesarea, the grand port city built by Herod the Great, where Paul stood trial before Felix. Continue to Mount Carmel, the site of Elijah’s dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal. Explore the ancient ruins of Megiddo, a strategic site tied to biblical prophecy. If time allows, visit Mount Arbel for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Sea of Galilee before arriving in Tiberias for the night.

DAY 4: THU, MAR 12 – MINISTRY IN GALILEE
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where He delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Kursi, the site associated with the miracle of the swine. Explore Capernaum, the home base of Jesus’ ministry, and enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch along the lakeshore. Set sail on the Sea of Galilee for a time of worship and reflection. Conclude the day with a visit to Yardenit, where those desiring can participate in a baptism in the Jordan River.

DAY 5: FRI, MAR 13 – NORTHERN SITES
Journey into the Golan Heights, a region rich in biblical and modern history. Visit Caesarea Philippi, where Peter declared Jesus as the Messiah, and explore the lush nature reserve of Tel Dan, one of Israel’s northernmost biblical sites. Wrap up the day with a visit to Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, where recent excavations have uncovered a first-century synagogue.

DAY 6: SAT, MAR 14 – THE JORDAN VALLEY
Travel south through the Jordan Valley, stopping at Beit Shean, one of Israel’s best-preserved Roman cities and a place of great biblical significance. Visit Gideon’s Spring, where Gideon’s army was chosen, and then journey to the wilderness oasis of En Gedi, where David hid from King Saul. Arrive in Jerusalem and settle into your hotel for the next several nights.

DAY 7: SUN, MAR 15 – MASADA & JERUSALEM
Begin the day with an ascent to Masada, the legendary fortress where Jewish zealots made their final stand against Rome. Return to Jerusalem for a visit to Mt. Scopus, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Holy City. Explore the Friends of Zion Museum, which highlights Christian support for Israel, followed by a visit to the Israel Museum, home to the Model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple period and the Dead Sea Scrolls (Shrine of the Book).

DAY 8: MON, MAR 16 – WALKING THROUGH JERUSALEM
Begin at the Mount of Olives, where Jesus wept over the city, and follow the Palm Sunday Road down to the Garden of Gethsemane, the site of His agony in prayer. Visit Mount Zion, home to the Upper Room and the traditional site of King David’s Tomb. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, visit the Western Wall, and, if time allows, explore the Temple Mount—one of the most significant sites in biblical history.

DAY 9: TUE, MAR 17 – EXPLORING ANCIENT JERUSALEM
Step back in time at the City of David, where archaeological discoveries bring biblical history to life. Explore Jeremiah’s Cistern, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, and the Pool of Siloam, where Jesus healed the blind man. Walk up the Southern Steps leading to the Temple, visit the Pools of Bethesda, and experience the acoustics of St. Anne’s Church. Reflect at the Garden Tomb, a powerful site that commemorates Jesus’ resurrection.

DAY 10: WED, MAR 18 – RETURN HOME
Transfer to the airport for an early morning flight back to the USA, carrying home unforgettable memories of your time in the Holy Land.