Planned Itinerary:See the Bible come alive at Old Testament sites including Samson and David & Goliath. Be immersed in the life of Abraham & the richness of biblical imagery in the wilderness. Climb Masada & hike the oasis of En Gedi. Float in the Dead Sea, a natural wonder. Enjoy lunch in Jericho on the way to Galilee. Experience Jesus' ministry & teachings in Capernaum, the Mt. of the Beatitudes, & Caesarea Philippi. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. See the wonders at Caesarea on the Mediterranean coast. Explore the holy city of Jerusalem by visiting the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, & more. Walk through the final week and hours of Jesus' life & resurrection, and then go out as the disciples did to share the story.
Monday, June 18 - Depart for Israel Tuesday, June 19 - Arrival and Shephelah Site: Gezer Wednesday, June 20 - Shephelah Sites: Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Cave of Adullam, Maresha/Beit Guvrin Thursday, June 21 - Desert Sites: Arad, Avdat Wadi Hike, Avdat, Machtesh Ramon Friday, June 22 - Desert Sites: Masada, En Gedi, Dead Sea Swim Saturday, June 23 - Desert to Galilee: Shepherd's Cave, Bet She'an, Magdala Sunday, June 24 - Galilee Sites: Mt. Arbel, Capernaum, Susita, Mt. of Beatitudes Monday, June 25 - Galilee Sites: Gamla, Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Hermon Tuesday, June 26 - To Jerusalem: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Nazareth Ridge, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Wednesday, June 27 - Bethlehem: Herodion, Tent of Nations/Al Basma, Church of the Nativity, Visit with Palestinian Christians Thursday, June 28 - Jerusalem: Jerusalem Model, Upper City, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnels, David’s City, Hezekiah’s Tunnel Friday, June 29 - Jerusalem vicinity: Jericho Road Hike, Qumran, Jordan River, Mt of Olives, Gethsemane Saturday, June 30 - Jerusalem: Garden Tomb, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Temple Mount, Southern Steps, Depart Israel for home late evening Sunday, July 1 - Arrive at home |