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Tour ID #1550498
BREATHTAKING CELEBRATIONS INSIGHTFUL TEACHINGS GLORIOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICES
On this tour, you will follow the footsteps of Jesus from His ministry in Galilee to His final days in Jerusalem. You will hear on-location Bible teachings from our hosts and teachers at the actual sites being described, and you will participate in informative fact-finding discussions and presentations throughout the Holy Land.
Depart from the US to Israel (overnight flight). If you make you own flight arrangements, please make sure you arrive in Israel in the afternoon of August 21th.
Arrive in Israel - Welcome Home! Next stop, beaches of Tel Aviv
This evening we will gather for a short service on the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, we will have our first day orientation meeting. We will meet our tour leaders, guides, drivers and each other.
Following the orientation we start our Galilean excursion. On our way to Galilee, we will visit the 2000 years old theater in ancient Caesarea. Here at Caesarea by the sea we will see the Crusaders' castle, the Roman amphitheater, and the seaport from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome.
We'll then continue along the coast to Mount Carmel to see the site of Elijah's triumph over the prophets of Baal. Here we will hear the biblical message and experience this magnificent site. From here we continue to Megiddo on the Plain of Armageddon of latter day prophecies, we will see the remnants of the King Solomon's northern fortress's stables and its famous water supply system. We will continue to the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight.
Evening: Praise & worship - teaching
We will start our day with a memorable boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. While cruising, we'll pause for a great praise and worship service right on the Sea of Galilee. We are sure to remember the many miracles our Lord performed in this area.
After docking at Ginosar, biblical Genesseret, we will visit the Primacy of Peter to see the area where Jesus asked Peter, Lovest thou me? Then we'll proceed to Capernaum to see the remains of an early church, the ruins of Peter's house, and the ancient synagogue. We will gather on the Mount of Beatitudes to read the Sermon on the Mount while overlooking the Sea of Galilee and have on location teaching session. We will also visit many of the places concerning the ministry of Jesus in this region, including the place of the multiplication, waking on the water and much more.
Later in the afternoon we will meet at the Jordan River for traditional Baptismal Service.
After the baptismal service we will proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Evening Program
Overnight: Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will start our day with a visit the little town of Cana where Jesus turned the water into wine at the wedding feast.
We continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and one of the world’s most panoramic sites, a view of the entire city of Nazareth, the valley of Armageddon, Mount Tabor of the transfiguration and the Gilboa range. This great vista is from the top of Mt. Precipice - the cliff where Jesus was chased away and was about to be thrown to his death by the worshipers at the synagogue. From here we will drive through the Jordan Valley ascending to the City of the Great King – Jerusalem!
Check into your hotel, followed by dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The Dead Sea area where Jesus spent time in solitude and the place of John the Baptist ministry. It is the deepest spot on earth, 1200 feet below sea level. We will visit Qumran where many of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and the surrounding wilderness where Jesus roamed for 40 days.
We will experience Masada, atop the mountain over-looking the sea below. Masada was the last pocket of insurrection in the Jewish rebellion against the Roman Empire where 960 men, women and children defied the might of Rome and fought for three years after the destruction of Jerusalem. We will visit king Herod's Palace, the synagogue, and a very sophisticated water and irrigation systems 2000 years old.
Later in the day a special treat awaits us as we go bathing in the heavy water of the Dead Sea.
Then return to Jerusalem.
This evening we will partake in a most fervent “Kabalat Shabbat” service - the receiving of the Sabbath service at the Western Wall. Here we will mingle with thousands of Jerusalem Jews in praise & worship, this place is the only remnant of the temple atop Mt. Moriah.
This is “a not to be missed event” where young and old worship in song and dance in a way most never experienced before. This great service will follow with dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will start our day with a Devotion Program in the City of the Great King! Following service, we will visit the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the city of Jerusalem. This is the spot where Jesus wept over the faith of Jerusalem.
From here we will descend to the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of the Agony. We'll then proceed to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room and the traditional Tomb of King David. This afternoon we will visit Bethlehem, here Joseph traveled with Mary whom was pregnant and where Jesus was born.
Visit the Church of the Nativity and proceed to see the Shepherd’s Field where any angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus
Evening: Ministry Program
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will start the day with a visit to the Temple Mount, here we will get a comprehensive brief about the geo political issues regarding this holy place and the ramifications it holds for all mankind.
From here we will trace the footsteps of Jesus in His last day, visiting on the way the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate and St. Ann's Church and on to the Via Dolorosa, the way of the agony and the Stations of the Cross. We are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The old city bazaar will be our next stop.
This afternoon visit the southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools.
We will gather on the slopes of the mount, under the pinnacle of the temple, at the southern steps… "Bring to the priest a sheaf of the first grain you harvest, he is to waive the sheaf before the Lord so it will be accepted on your behalf" (Lev. 23:11). Here at the very place where King David composed his Psalms and where the Holy Spirit was poured upon the early believers (Acts 2). Here we will have a unique bible class that will reveal the oneness of God. Here we no doubt will experience and feel the awesome outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money changers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place that Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost.
Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will then travel a short distance to the Yad Va'Shem, a museum built in memory of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis in World War II. It is also a commemoration the righteous gentiles who by risking their own lives, rescued Jews from certain death.
From Yad Vashem we will continue to the Israel Museum and a visit to the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept and the model of Jerusalem from the time of Jesus – a perfect spot to get oriented with what have experienced in the city of Jerusalem thus far.
Later in the day, following security clearance, we will visit the “Knesset” – The Israeli Parliament
Evening Program
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Mission Grand Finale
We will start our touring day in the little village of Ein Karem birthplace of John the Baptist and home of Elizabeth.
We are off now to to the old city bazaar - a little time for shopping and self-exploration.
We will continue our program with a Communion Service at the Garden Tomb. What a great place to celebrate, praise and worship and have time for devotion and prayers.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Individual flights home.
