Day 1
Jerusalem + Temple Mount + Mount Zion
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Jerusalem.
The Dung Gate
The pinnacle of the temple and the archaeological
The Western Wall. (Write your prayers on a piece of paper, fold it into small size and insert it on the cracks in the Western Wall)
The Temple Mount
* The Dome of the Rock or the Golden Dome
* The Al Aqsa Mosque
* The ruins from the temple
The Muslim Quarter.
The Bethesda Pool where Jesus healed the crippled man.
The Via Dolorosa, the way of the cross. (The stations of the cross)
The Holy Sepulchre Church: the holiest site in Christianity
* Golgotha – the site of the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
* The Tomb of Jesus and the site of the resurrection.
The Christian Quarter.
The Jewish Quarter.
*** Lunch break
The Roman Cardo from the Byzantine Period.
The Broad Wall from King Hezekiah Period.
The Jewish Quarter plaza and the Golden Menorah.
The Hurva Synagogue.
Ascend to Mount Zion
The Dormition Abbey.
The Tomb of King David
The Last Supper Room
The Armenian Quarter
The King David Citadel.
The Jaffa Gate.
The Great Wall of Jerusalem.
Travel back to the hotel.
Day 2
Mount of Olives + Garden of Gethsemane + Bethlehem Tour
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Mount of Olives
The church of the Ascension (where Jesus ascended into heaven)
Travel to the 7 arches lookout to Jerusalem.
Dominos Flevit, where Jesus wept
The Garden of Gethsemane (The agony in the garden)
The Church of all Nations.
The burial site of Mary, the mother of Jesus
The cave dedicated to the betrayal of Jesus. (if open)
Travel to Bethlehem.
Tour Bethlehem;
The Shepherds’ Field
The Nativity Church;
*The star of Bethlehem
*The Manger
*The tomb of the innocents (if open)
The Manger Square;
The Milk Grotto;
The “I Love Bethlehem” sign for quick picture taking
Travel to Jaffa, Tel-aviv.
Tour Old city of Jaffa associated with Jonah and the whale.
Jaffa – the city built by Japheth, the son of Noah.
The Andromeda rock lookout
The wishing bridge
The monument of faith of the 3 fathers; Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The Hanging citrus tree.
The outdoor gallery museum
The house of Simon the tanner where Peter stayed when he visited Jaffa.
* Peter revived Tabitha in Jaffa.
Port of Jaffa.
Walk along the Mediterranean Seashores.
Travel back to the hotel.
Day 3
Chorasim + Mount of the Beatitudes + Capernaum + Tabgha + Magdala + Yardenit, the Baptismal site
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Chorazim, the city cursed by Jesus
* See ruins of: Synagogue, Ritual bath (mikveh), Dwellings, Arched Houses, Olive oil presses, etc.
Travel to the Mount of the Beatitudes.
* Recall Jesus’ preaching on the Mount.
Travel to the Sea of Galilee areas;
Tabgha – The church of the Multiplication of the fish and loaves.
The Primacy of St. Peter Church and The Mensa Christi where Jesus prepared breakfast for his disciples.
Capernaum – the town of Jesus.
***The white Synagogue
***The seashores of the Sea of Galilee.
***The Archaeological site.
***The house of St. Peter.
** Lunch in the Sea of Galilee areas.
Visit Magdala, the town of Mary Magdalene.
* Option: Sailing on the Sea of Galilee.
Travel to the Jordan River via the city of Tiberias.
Quick picture taking at the “I LOVE TIBERIAS”.
Yardenit – the baptismal site in the Jordan River *Option: to do baptism
Travel back to the hotel.
Day 4
Jericho + Mount of Temptation + The Jordan River + The Dead Sea
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to the Jordan Valley via the Judea Desert.
Travel to Qser El Yahud the Baptismal site in the Jordan River.
* option to do baptism (we need a priest or pastor)
Travel to Jericho, one of the most ancient cities in the world
See the ruins of the walls of Jericho.
Picture taking at the fountain of Prophet Elisha.
* Option to ride on a camel in Jericho.
Ride a cable car to the top of Mount of Temptation in Jericho.
The Greek Orthodox Monastery of Qarantal (closed on Fridays)
* enter the cave where Jesus stayed after fasting for 40 days
Ride a cable car back to the foot of the Mount of Temptation.
Lunch break in Jericho
See the famous Sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus.
Travel to the Dead Sea via the Judea Desert
Road Guiding about Masada and Ein Gedi.
Float on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth @ En Bokek Beach.
Refresh in the Dead Sea Mall.
Note: The Dead Sea Mall is closed on Shabbat.
Travel to the hotel
Day 5
The City of David + The Siloam Pool + Peter in Galicantu Church + The birthplace of John the baptist + The site of the visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth.
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Jerusalem
The City of David
*** Short film showing of how King David conquered Jerusalem.
*** See the ruins of the palace of King David.
*** See the ruins of the Canaanite walls of Jerusalem
*** Walk the Hezekiah tunnel (Wet tunnel) with water flowing from the Gihon spring to the Siloam pool; or walk the Canaanite tunnel (Dry tunnel) to the Siloam pool.
*** See the ruins of the Siloam pool where Jesus healed the blind man.
Travel to the Western Hill
Peter in Galicantu Church where Peter denied Jesus 3 times.
The lookout to Akel Dama. The piece of land bought by Judas, and where he ended his life.
*** The Prison of Jesus and the dungeon
*** The Roman road walked by Jesus from Mount Zion to the Mount of Olives.
Travel to Ein Kerem
Visit John Ba Harim Church which commemorates the birthplace of John the Baptist.
Stop at Mary’s spring
Ascend to the Church of the Visitation where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth.
Travel back to Tel-aviv.
Day 6
Caesarea + Haifa + Bahai Gardens + Mount Carmel
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Caesarea, the city built by King Herod.
The Caesarea aqueduct overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The Caesarea National Park
* The ruins of King Herod’s port
* short movie about king Herod
* The Roman bath houses
* The Hippodrome
* The prison of Paul, the apostle
* The Pontius Pilate inscription
* the ruins of King Herod’s Palace
* The Theater
Travel to Haifa
Visit the Bahai Gardens.
The Loui Promenade
The Stela Maris
The Cave of Prophet Elijah.
Travel to the top of Mount Carmel
Visit Dier el Muchraqa – where Prophet Elijah challenged the Baal Priests.
The lookout to Jezreel Valley.
Travel back to the hotel.
Day 7
Megiddo + Nazareth + Mount Precipice + Cana
Pick-up from the hotel in Tel aviv or at designated pick-up point along the way.
Travel to Mount Tavor, the Mount of Transfiguration of Jesus.
Travel to Nazareth.
Saint Gabriel Greek Orthodox Church.
* Mary’s well; possible to collect water.
The Church of the Annunciation – where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary.
The church of Joseph’s workshop.
Travel to Mount Precipice also known as the leap mountain.
Travel to Cana
The Wedding in Cana Church where Jesus turned the water into wine (Jesus’ first miracle).
*** Option to renew wedding vows in the church/chapel (by appointment).
Travel to Megiddo. There is bus guiding along the way.
Megiddo National Park
* Watch a short film about Tel Megiddo
* The lookout to Jezreel valley predicted to be where the battle between good and evil will take place in the end of times.
* The ruins of the Canaanite city gate, the cultic area, etc.
* The Israelite city gate, the granaries, the stables, the water system, etc.
Travel back to the hotel or to the airport. .