HOLY LAND

Discover Holy Land 2020

8 Days / 7 Nights

Discover sites of biblical and historical importance on our Holy Land tour. A 7 night guided tour of the Holy Land with a focus on Christianity.

Visit sites that played an important role in Jesus’ life – Bethlehem; Tiberias and the shores of the Sea of Galilee; Nazareth and Cana, where he performed his first miracle; Jerusalem, where he was betrayed, crucified and resurrected, including the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Other key sites visited on the tour include Caesarea, Megiddo (Armageddon), Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea, Ein Karem.

Highlights:

Explore ancient excavations in Caesarea and Megiddo, see the underground city and crypt in Acre, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and stand on the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount

Journey to Tabgha to commemorate the miracle of the loaves and the fishes

Visit Cana and the wedding church where Jesus performed his first miracle

Delve into Old Jerusalem visiting the Mount of Olives, King David's Tomb, and the Room where the Last Supper took place

Marvel at the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and see the artifacts at Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book

Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to soak in the therapeutic, hyper-saline Dead Sea.

Sunday October 18, 2020 (Departure from USA Saturday Oct 17, 2020)

Arrival - Tel Aviv (Israel)

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. The beginning of your journey in the Holy Land. Upon arrival, you will meet our representative and be transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in and overnight.

Monday October 19,2020

Tel Aviv / Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre/Galile

Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre, and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon, and learn the impressive history of this battlefield as you visit the archaeological excavations. Next, it’s on to Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt. Continue to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B.D)

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias / Sea of Galilee

After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus Boat," an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd-century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves & Fishes, and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th-century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B.D)

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Cana / Nazareth / Jordan River / Beit Shean / Jerusalem

Head out to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop, and Mary’s well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Next, stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem for overnight. (B.D)

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Jerusalem (Old City)

After breakfast, drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the Old City and walk through the Cardo, the ancient Roman road. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters and view the Temple Mount. Then take a stroll along the Via Dolorosa and drive to the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Next, motor on to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B.D)

Friday, October 23, 2020

Jerusalem (New City) / Bethlehem

Today’s adventure commences in Ein Karem with a visit to the Church of the Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, the place where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem*, the birthplace of Jesus. Here you will explore Shepherds’ Field and walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of the Nativity. Return to Jerusalem for your overnight stay. (B.D)

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea

Mystery and history unfold before you today starting with a drive through the Judean hills to Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod. Here you will discover the remains of the walls, see the water cistern, and visit Herod’s Palace before descending by cable car. Continue on to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with mineral-rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem for overnight. (B.D)

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Jerusalem

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight back home or to Hotel in Tel Aviv for your trip extension to Jordan. (B)

(B) Breakfast (D) Dinner

Optional Jordan extension tour (4 Days/ 3 Nights)

Sunday, October 25 - Thursday, October 28, 2020

Highlights:

This tour allows you to witness the exotic Middle Eastern landscapes an in-depth visit of the two most iconic wonders in Jordan.

Petra is also known as the rose-red city, a name it gets from the wonderful color of the rock from which many of the city’s structures were carved. One of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Wadi Rum Protected Area, one of the world's outstandings desert landscapes. Stay overnight in a Bedouin tent and gaze at the amazing panoply of stars.