Winter Holy Land Familiarization Tour | Jan. 26, 2025
Join us on a Holy Land Familiarization Tour starting at $2299* from Newark for Advisors or $2449 for Non-Advisors on January 26, 2025. You will see Bethlehem, Jericho, the Jordan River, Masada, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, Magdala, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Davidson Center, the Southern Wall Excavations, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Pool of Siloam, the Old City of Jerusalem, and much more!
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- International Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Guided Tours
- Administrative Fee
- Hotel Gratuities
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 January 26 - USA to the Holy Land
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.
Day 2 January 27 - Welcome to the Holy Land
Our representative will welcome you at the Tel Aviv airport and transfer you to your hotel in Jerusalem. There, you will enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.
Day 3 January 28 – Bethlehem, Jericho & the Jordan River
In Bethlehem, visit the cave where Jesus was born (Luke 2:1-7) and the Church of the Nativity. Gaze out over the Shepherds’ Field, where angels first proclaimed the Good News. Time permitting, visit a local hotel in Bethlehem for a site inspection. Travel to Jericho to view the ruins of the city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6:1, 2, 20). In the distance, you can also see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). Visit the baptismal site of Qasr el Yehud, where tradition says Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Day 4 January 29 – Masada and the Dead Sea
Ascend by cable car to Masada, Herod’s legendary mountaintop fortress that became the last desperate stronghold of the Jewish Zealots against the Romans. You can still look down on the remains of the Roman camps and the siege ramp below. Visit the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth.
Day 5 January 30 - The Galilee
Worship as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matthew 4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5-7). Explore the Church of the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. Visit a local winery to sample local cheeses and wines developed in the region. Time permitting, visit a hotel in the Galilee region for a site inspection.
Day 6 January 31 - Jerusalem
Stand on the Mount of Olives and enjoy a remarkable view of the Golden City of Jerusalem. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven from this place (Acts 1:9-12). Walk to the Garden of Gethsemane and pray beneath the ancient olive trees (Matthew 26:36-44). Explore the Davidson Center and the Southern Wall Excavations, including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. After lunch, wander through the excavations of the City of David. Explore Hezekiah’s Tunnel, an amazing engineering feat that was dug from either end and met in the middle! (Note: Those who are claustrophobic may want to meet the group at the other end of the tunnel!). Visit the Pool of Siloam, recently uncovered at the foot of the city. Dinner and your overnight stay are in Jerusalem.
Day 7 February 1 - Jerusalem
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem along the Cardo, once the main street of the city. Remember how Jesus healed on the Sabbath when you visit the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-18). At Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23:1), see where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate. Walk the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of the Cross”) and remember the Lord’s sacrificial love at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Share communion together at the Garden Tomb in celebration of His Resurrection. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Jerusalem on your own.
Day 8 February 2 - Return to the USA
Return to the USA
Departure Dates
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Sunday, January 26, 2025From $2299 Register Now!