8-Day Christian Israel Tour – Oct/Nov 2026

• Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
• Transfer to BY14 Hotel (or similar) – Tel Aviv (Breakfast Only)

Arrival Window: 16:00 – 21:00. Private transfers can be arranged for earlier/later arrivals.

• Drive up the Old Damascus Road (following in Paul’s footsteps).
• Jaffa: Explore the ancient port city, site of Peter’s Vision, Jonah and the Whale.
• Caesarea: Discover Herod’s impressive harbor city.
• Megiddo (Armageddon): Stand on the plains of prophecy.
• Mount Carmel: Where Elijah called down fire from heaven.
• El Muhraqa: Enjoy spectacular views of the Jezreel Valley and Plains of Armageddon.
• Views of the Jezreel Valley
• Continue to Galilee
• Accommodation: Ron Beach, Galilee (or similar) – Half Board

• Nazareth: Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation or the ruins from Jesus’ time.
• Cana: Site of Jesus’ first miracle, turning water into wine.
• Continue to the Sea of Galilee.
• Mount of Beatitudes: Reflect on the Sermon on the Mount.
• Capernaum: Explore “The Town of Jesus.”
• Tabgha: See the Church of the Loaves and Fishes.
• Accommodation: Ron Beach, Galilee (or similar) – Half Board

• Jesus Boat Museum: See an ancient fishing boat discovered in the Sea of Galilee.
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a praise and worship boat ride.
• Continue towards the Jordan River Valley.
• Beit She’an: Explore this impressive Roman Decapolis city.
• Qasr el Yahud (Bethany by the Jordan): The traditional site of Jesus’ baptism (baptisms available).
• Jericho: View the ancient city where the walls fell.
• View Mount of Temptation: See where Jesus was tempted after 40 days of fasting.
• Elisha’s Well (if time allows)
• Accommodation: Jericho Resort (or similar) – Half Board

• Travel South through the Judean Wilderness.
• Qumran: Site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
• Masada: Herod’s dramatic mountain fortress, a symbol of Jewish heroism.
• Ein Gedi: Oasis where David hid from Saul.
• Dead Sea: Experience a unique float in the mineral-rich waters.
• Ascend into Jerusalem
• Accommodation: Grand Court, Jerusalem (or similar) – Half Board

• Mount of Olives: Panoramic views of the Old City (Hinnom, Tyropoeon, Kidron Valleys, Southern Steps).

• Walk down the Mount of Olives, following Jesus’ Palm Sunday path.

• Dominus Flevit: “The Lord Wept” church.

• Garden of Gethsemane / Church of All Nations: Pray where Jesus prayed.

• Enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate.

• Pools of Bethesda (St. Ann’s Church): Site of Jesus’ healing miracle.

• Antonia Fortress: Where Jesus stood before Pilate.

• Via Dolorosa (Walk of Sorrows): Follow the Stations of the Cross.

• Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Revered site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.

• View Nehemiah’s Wall.

• Western Wall (Kotel/Temple Mount): The holiest site for Jewish prayer.

• Explore the Jewish Quarter.

• Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (or similar) – Half Board.

• Garden Tomb: A serene alternative site for reflection on the resurrection.

• City of David: Explore the ancient heart of Jerusalem.

• Hezekiah’s Tunnels: Walk through this ancient water tunnel.

• Pool of Siloam: Where Jesus healed the blind man.

• Mount Zion: Visit sacred sites.

• St. Peter in Gallicantu: Where Peter denied Jesus three times, and the House of Caiaphas.

• View the ancient steps Jesus would have used.

• Drive to Bethlehem.

• Church of the Nativity & Manger Square: Revered birthplace of Jesus.

• Shepherds’ Fields: Where the angels announced Jesus’ birth.

• Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (or similar) – Half Board.

• Plan for Late Flight Home.
• Israel Museum / Shrine of the Book: Home of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum): (Optional visit for reflection).
• Ein Karem: Traditional birthplace of John the Baptist.
• Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV): Arrive around 16:00 pm.
• Final goodbyes before your flight home.

Note: Earlier airport transfers can be arranged if needed.