In the footsteps of Jesus

Day 2 – Mediterranean Coastline + Nazareth

After checkout, we’ll drive to the ancient Roman city of Caesarea.
Here, Paul was imprisoned for two years, and the Holy Spirit descended on the Gentiles (Acts 10).
We’ll proceed to Mount Carmel, a fertile mountain range, where Prophet Elijah defeated the Pagan prophets (1kings, 18).
After lunch, we’ll head to Megiddo, where many Biblical events took place and according to the prophecies, the battle of Armageddon will happen.
Next, we’ll drive to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, and visit the Basilica of Annunciation, where Mary received the announcement that she will conceive and bear a son ( Luke 1).

We’ll conclude this day and drive to our new hotel for dinner and rest. 

day 3 – Sea of Galilee

We’ll start off the day at Caesarea Philippi, one of the three sources of the Jordan River. Here, Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the Living God (Matthew 16).
We’ll continue to Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5).
We’ll proceed to The Church of Multiplication – a beautifully decorated 5th-century church with a stunning mosaic floor.
Here, Jesus fed the 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish (Matthew 14).
Then, we’ll visit the Church of Peter’s Primacy, where Jesus appeared before the disciples after his resurrection and instructed Peter “Feed my lambs… Tend my sheep… Feed my sheep” (John 21).
After lunch, we’ll drive to the ancient town of Capernaum, titled the “Town of Jesus”. We’ll explore the remains of the lavish synagogue and will see the house of Peter’s mother-in-law, while recounting the miracles that were performed here.
We will finish the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where we’ll get a chance to meditate and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area.

We’ll conclude this day and drive back to the hotel. 

Day 4 – Jordan valley + Mount of Olives

After check out we’ll travel to Magdala – the hometown of Mary Magdalene. We’ll see an amazingly preserved synagogue and marketplace that testify to its glorious heyday.
We’ll proceed to Yardenit – a baptismal site on the Jordan River. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with the Biblical event of Jesus’s baptism and baptize in the Jordan River.
We’ll travel along the Jorden Valley, drive-by Jericho, and ascend to the Holy city.
Welcome to Jerusalem!
We’ll stop at Mount of Olives. Here, we’ll enjoy the famous panoramic view of Jerusalem, a great spot to recount the Biblical events and prophecies of the future.
We’ll visit the Garden of Gethsemane with its precious olive trees. Here, Jesus prayed, ”O my father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, your will be done” (Matthew 26).

We’ll conclude this day and drive to our new hotel for dinner and rest.   

Day 5 – Old Jerusalem

Our first stop is the Temple Mount, where the first and the second Jewish Temples used to stand, and Jesus overturned the tables of the merchants (Matthew 21). Nowadays, it is a Muslim complex, with two famous shrines – Dome of the Rock and Al-Aksa Mosque.
On to the Pools of Bethesda & St. Anne’s Church, which is known for its acoustics, while the pools are identified as the location where Jesus healed the lame man on a Sabbath day (John 5).
We’ll walk the Via Dolorosa – the road where pilgrims can relate to the passion of Christ. We’ll continue walking until reaching the Holy Sepulchre Church – the celebrated site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
After having lunch in the Christian Quarter, we’ll proceed to Mt Zion and visit the Upper Room, where Jesus had the Last Supper with the disciples, and the Tomb of King David –  a synagogue that houses the tomb of the Glorious King.

We’ll conclude this day and drive back to the hotel. 

day 6 – Ancient Jerusalem + Bethlehem

We’ll begin by traveling to the City of David, where David conquered Jebus and Jeremiah was held in the pit.
Many Old Testament events unfold, as we take a walk among the palace remains and go down Warren’s Shaft.
We’ll continue to Davidson Center – an archaeological garden with astonishing remains. Here, we’ll see the main entrance to the Old Temple and visualize the last steps that a pilgrim would make upon completing the journey to Jerusalem.
After lunch, we’ll proceed to Bethlehem – the hometown of King David, and the birthplace of Jesus. Here, we’ll visit the Nativity Church, a 4th-century church built on the spot where Jesus was born, currently shared by three denominations.
Our last stop is the Machane Yehuda market. Prepare to overwhelm your senses with the colors, smells and flavors of Jerusalem’s main market.

We’ll conclude the day and return to the hotel.

Day 7 – Yad Vashem + the Judean Desert

After breakfast, we’ll travel to Yad Vashem – Israel’s official Holocaust memorial that bears witness to one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The well-arranged exhibitions and endless testimonies will leave you speechless.
After lunch, we’ll drive to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a magnificent fortress built by King Herod, which served as the arena for the last events of the Great Jewish Revolt.
Our last stop is the Dead Sea – the lowest place in the world.
Its buoyant waters are abundant with minerals and offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy a natural open-air spa.

We’ll conclude the day and return to the hotel.

Day 8 – Departure

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll travel to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Thank you for touring with us. We hope to see you again! 

Shalom U’Lehitraot.