Top to Bottom: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem; Walled port city of Akko; Mosaic of Loaves and Fish in the Church of the Multiplication; Old City Jerusalem; Herod's fortress and the Dead Sea

10 Days • 17 Meals
Walk in the footsteps of the prophets. Discover scenic beauty, fascinating culture and bountiful history as it weaves a colorful tapestry of Israel, home to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Experience the land of the Bible as it comes alive!

Tel Aviv -- Jewel on the Mediterranean
The second largest city in Israel on the Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv is a bustling metropolis with a diverse population. Often called “The White City” for its UNESCO-designated Bauhaus architecture, Tel Aviv boasts an amazing blend of ancient and contemporary sites. Drive along the shoreline to the 4.000 year old port city of Jaffa. See the Ottoman Clock Tower, a prominent landmark, Church of St. Peter and Andromeda’s Rock from Greek mythology. Visit Rabin Square, Independence Hall where David Ben Gurion declared Israel's independence in May 1948, Neve Tzedek with its historic homes and art galleries. Continue on to Caesarea, built by King Herod and its ancient Roman theatre, still used today. It was from here that Paul the Apostle, as a prisoner, sailed on his hazardous journey to Rome. Stand in awe of the ancient hippodrome, the Crusader moat and massive aqueduct.

Discover Biblical History - Mount of the Beatitudes and Tabgha
Drive along the Sea of Galilee as Biblical sites come into view. Stop at the Mount of Beatitudes, the church with the octagonal dome where Jesus blessed his disciplines some 2000 years ago and gave his sermon on the mount. Go to Tabgha, where Jesus fed the 5,000 with two fish and five loaves of bread. Visit the Church of the Primacy of St Peter and Capernaum, where Jesus performed many miracles during his ministry. Enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s Fish lunch at Ein Gev and experience first-hand what daily life is really like on a kibbutz, Israel’s communal living system. Sail across the Sea of Galilee and see the Yardenit Baptismal Site on the Jordan River. Optional Excursion to Akko and Nazareth

On the Mediterranean coast lies the walled city of Akko, where remains of medieval Crusader structures are located, both above and underground. Get an understanding of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem as you walk through Crusader City and Crusader Halls. In Nazareth, visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where Archangel Gabriel told Mary she would have a son. Continue on to Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine.

Beit Shean - Remarkable Excavations of Roman and Byzantine Cities
Explore the fascinating ruins of Beit Shean, one of the most magnificent Roman archeological sites in Israel. Walk among the ruins of the Roman baths, theatre and amphitheatre. Then pass by Jericho along the winding desert highway ascending some 4,000 feet to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem - The Eternal City
Your city tour includes many Biblical and historical sites important in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Drive up to the Mt. of Olives for beautiful panoramic views of the Holy City. Next visit the Church of Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Garden of Gethsmane, the Basilica of Agony and the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Enter through Damascus Gate and enjoy a walking tour of the Old City through the Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Armenian quarters. Walk up the Via Dolorosa to Calvary Hill, regarded in Catholicism as the site, where Christ was crucified and ascended into heaven. After lunch, walk through the narrow “souk” of Jerusalem to the Western Wall - the only remaining wall of Herod’s Temple and through the rebuilt Jewish Quarter. Wander through the Cardo, the reconstructed shopping arcade of Roman times.

Optional Excursion to the Dead Sea and Masada
Drive through the Jordan Valley and the Judean Wilderness. Pass by the beautiful waterfalls of Ein Gedi, an oasis some 1,200 feet below sea level. Ascend by cable car to to Masada and marvel at the ancient ruins of King Herod’s fortress, the last stronghold of the Jewish Rebellion against the Romans. Witness the well-preserved fortifications, waterworks, temples and palaces. Take a swim (or float) in the Dead Sea. See the Qumran Caves, where the earliest Biblical documents, the Dead Sea Scrolls, were discovered, supposedly written by the first century sect, the Essenes.

Optional Excursion to Bethlehem and Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
Visit the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem. See Manger Square, Church and of the Nativity where Jesus was born and Grotto of the Nativity, buried under the Greek monastery and Shepherds Field.

On another optional excursion, tour the Jewish Holocaust museum of Yad Vashem, a memorial to the Six Million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. This living museum has been entrusted with documenting the history of the Jewish people during the Holocaust period, preserving the memory and story of each of the six million victims, and imparting the legacy of the Holocaust for generations to come.

Join us on this journey of a lifetime.

Hotel Accommodations
Day Two – Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv, Israel
Days Three through Five – Caesar Hotel, Tiberias, Israel
Days Six through Nine – Prima Kings, Jerusalem, Israel