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PREMIER BIBLE LAND JOURNEYS
With Dr Johnny King |
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Day 1 – Oct 30
Wednesday - Travel
Overnight flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. (Remember you lose a day during travel because it is an overnight flight. You will depart North America on Wednesday Oct 30 and arrive in Israel on Thursday, Oct 31.)
Day 2 – Oct 31
Thursday – Tel Aviv - Joppa
Arrive in Tel Aviv and check into your deluxe sea view room in the Tel Aviv Renaissance Hotel with views of the Mediterranean Sea. If you arrive early enough, explore the Port of Joppa where Jonah boarded a ship to escape from his call to Gentile ministry (Jonah 1:1-3), and where Peter stubbornly resisted God’s command to eat of meats that were not allowed under Jewish Law (Acts 10:5-23). Peter’s roof-top vision was God’s way to prepare him for ministry to the Gentiles. What happened here, in Joppa, had lasting significance for all Gentiles. Watch the sun set and enjoy a great view of the lights of Tel Aviv just over the water. You are free to experience top rated restaurants on your own.
Overnight in the Tel Aviv in the Renaissance Hotel.
Day 3 – Nov 1
Friday– Caesarea by the Sea – Mt Carmel – Tel Megiddo – Gideon’s Spring – Ancient Boat – Sea of Galilee
On your first full day in the Holy Land, visit Caesarea by the Sea where Peter first presented the Gospel to the Gentiles and they received the Holy Ghost (Acts 10:1-8, 24-48), and where Paul appeared before King Agrippa and appealed to Caesar (Acts 23:22-35, 24:1-27, 25:1-27, 26:1-32). Drive up to Mt. Carmel where Elijah faced off with the prophets of Baal, and God answered by fire (1 Kings 18:17-46). From Carmel see the panoramic view of the Valley of Armageddon. Walk through Tel Megiddo where 26 different levels of occupation have been discovered. Visit Gideon’s Spring, where his army was reduced to 300 men. Visit the museum to see the “Ancient Boat”, a 2000-year-old fishing boat found in the mud near the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Embark on a more modern boat to sail on the Sea of Galilee. Arrive at Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee!
Overnight in the Tiberius in the Sofia Hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Day 4 – Nov 2
Saturday – Capernaum – Chorazin – Hazor – Dan – Caesarea Philippi
An early start gets us to Capernaum for morning devotions. Capernaum is where Peter and his brother, Andrew, were called while they were fishing, and where Jesus did much of his ministry (Matthew 4:12-22, Mark 1:1-37, Matt 8:5-9:34), and Chorazin where Jesus did mighty works. Hazor, “the head of all those [Canaanite] kingdoms” (Joshua 11:10). Dan, the northernmost town in Old Testament Israel where Abraham passed while chasing the four kings of the north who had captured Lot (Gen 14:1-17). One of the golden calves was erected to draw worshippers away from Jerusalem (1 Kings 12:25-32). See the Abraham Gate. Visit Caesarea Philippi where Peter was given the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. Learn about “the Gates of Hell” (Matt 16:13-28). Possible visit to the site of Bethsaida, the “city of Andrew and Peter” (John 1:44; 12:21). Overnight in the Tiberius in the Sofia Hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Day 5 – Nov 3
Sunday – Jordan Valley – Bet She’an – Gilgal – Jericho – Jordan River – Dead Sea
Jordan Valley Drive. Bet She’an, where the bodies of Saul and his sons were hung on the wall following the battle of Mt. Gilboa (1 Sam 31). From Bet She’an we will drive south through the Jordan Valley. Visit the site of Gilgal where the Children of Israel made their first camp in the Promised Land. Lunch in Jericho (Barracuda Restaurant) and visit the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism on the Jordan River. Descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth at 1,300 feet below sea level. Float in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea if you like.
Overnight at the Samuel Herbert Hotel on the Dead Sea.
Day 6 – Nov 4
Monday – Masada – Qumran – En Gedi – St George Monastery – Jericho Road
After a refreshing night in the most oxygen rich place on Earth, rise well before dawn to climb the Snake Trail up to the Fortress of Masada built by Herod the Great OR sleep later and take the easy way up in the gondola. Walk through this pathos filled place where nearly a thousand Jewish Zealots took their own lives rather than surrender to the Roman army. Walk through the remains of Herod’s Masada Palace. View the remaining stone walls of Roman encampments surrounding Masada, and the siege ramp built by them to gain access. Hike En Gedi where David hid from King Saul (1 Sam 23:29) and explore Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. See the St George Monastery on the Jericho Road (Luke 10:25-37; Matt 20:29-34) on the exciting drive “up to Jerusalem!”
Overnight in Jerusalem in the Cassia Hotel.
Day 7 – Nov 5
Tuesday– Davidson Centre – Southern Steps – Western Wall Plaza – Rabbinical Tunnels – Pool of Bethseda – St Anne’s Church - Shiloh
Jerusalem! See archeological discoveries at the Davidson Centre near Temple Mount. Worship to the Psalms of Ascent on the Southern Steps to the Temple Mount (Acts 3:1-10). Walk on the first century road. Pray at the Wailing Wall in the Western Wall Plaza. Descend and walk through the Rabbinical Tunnels. Visit the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9). Sing to the amazing acoustics in 900-year-old St. Anne’s church. After lunch, visit Shiloh, the capital of Israel and dwelling place of the Ark for 369 years (Joshua 18:1, 8- 10; 19:51; 1 Samuel; Ps 78:60; Jer 7:12-14).
Evening - Sound and light show – Tower of David or City of David.
Overnight in Jerusalem at the Cassia Hotel.
Day 8 – Nov 6
Wednesday – Mount of Olives – Garden of Gethsemane – City of David – Warren’s Shaft – Pool of Siloam – Herodian Street – Israel Museum.
See majestic and historic “Old Jerusalem” from your vantage point on the Mount of Olives (2 Sam 15:30; Acts 1:1-12). Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:36-56). View the Kidron Valley. Descend underground to view the excavations of the City of David and Warren’s Shaft. Visit the Pool of Siloam which is currently under extensive excavation (John 9:1-12). The Herodian Street. Visit the Israel Museum where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. You are on your own this evening, free to visit Ben Yehuda Street or the Mahane Yehuda Market. Or you can just enjoy a relaxing evening at your deluxe hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem in the Cassia Hotel.
Day 9 – Nov 7
Thursday– Garden Tomb – Upper Room – King David’s Tomb – Gallicantu
Celebrate the Resurrection at the Garden Tomb with a Communion Service. Stand in the Upper Room situated over King David’s Tomb. Visit Gallicantu, the palace of Caiaphas the High Priest where the Council judged Jesus. It was here that Peter denied that he knew Jesus and went out into the night and wept bitterly (Matt. 26:57-75; Luke 22:54-62). View Kidron and Hinnom (Gehenna) Valleys. You are on your own this evening, free to visit Ben Yehuda Street or the Mahane Yehuda Market. Or you can just enjoy a relaxing evening at your deluxe hotel. (Possible hike around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.)
Overnight in Jerusalem in the Cassia Hotel.
Day 10 – Nov 8
Friday - Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and depart Jerusalem for Tel Aviv Airport. Say goodbye to your guide and enjoy a safe flight home, changed by your educational and inspirational journey in the Holy Land. Never be the same.
Revised 05/31/2023
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Special Note:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on the advice of our guide as to the safety or practicality of any locations. Tour companies classify this a "10 day tour" although there are only 8 nights spent in Israel. The 2 flight days are included in the 10 day total.
This itinerary is subject to change depending on the advice of our guide as to the safety or practicality of any locations. Tour companies classify this a "10 day tour" although there are only 8 nights spent in Israel. The 2 flight days are included in the 10 day total.