We begin our day with a visit to Caesarea Maritima, which was built by King Herod and later became the seat of government of the Roman governors, including Pontius Pilate who sat in judgment of Jesus Christ and sentenced him to be crucified. This was the same journey that Peter took to visit Cornelius (Acts 10). We continue to Mt. Carmel, where the Prophet Elijah challenged the Priest of Baal (1 Kings 18:17-40). We drive along the Jezreel Valley, visit Tel Megiddo. Continue to Nazareth, visit the Church of Annunciation. Our last stop will be in Cana (John 2, 1-11). Check into our hotel by the Sea of Galilee. Dinner& overnight. 

Today we drive up to the Golan Heights ץ Visit Tel Dan, which was the northernmost town in biblical Israel, hence the saying “from Dan to Beer Sheba”. This area played an important role in the Old Testament, including where Abraham went to rescue his nephew, Lot (Genesis 14:14). Then we go to Banias, the location of Caesarea Philippi, where the Apostle Peter made his great confession of faith in Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:13). Drive to the top of Mt. Ben-tal where there is an observation point of the Syrian border with the ghost town of Kuneitra and the “Road to Damascus”. You can see the Golan Heights spanning from the Northern border to the Sea of Galilee and learn about the strategic importance this region has played and will continue to play to the nation of Israel. Return to our hotel by the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight. 

After breakfast we depart for a full day touring of the Dead Sea area, the lowest spot on the face of the Earth. We drive along the Judean Desert passing by the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Qasr El-Yahud Baptismal Site - the place of the crossing and the baptism of Jesus. We drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, mountain fortress built by King Herod and the site of the last Jewish resistance against the Romans in 73 AC. From here we will continue to Ein Gedi National Park, where young King David hid in a cave when running from Saul and he composed several of his Psalms. This is a beautiful nature reserve where you can casually stroll to see the Oasis of King David and watch for the ibex and hyrax. Afterwards, we will continue to Qumran - the center of the Essenes. Qumran is the home of the ancient caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing float in the healthy waters of the Dead Sea. Return to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner & overnight. 

After an Early Breakfast we begin our day with a visit to the Temple Mount followed by a visit to the Western Wall, where Jews from around the world come to pray, to be as close to the Holy of Holies as they can be. Tour the incredible Rabbinical Tunnels. We will then visit the “Southern Steps” or “Hulda Steps”, where ancient Jews, including Jesus, ascended to the Temple. We visit the Jewish Quarter and Wohl Archeological Museum which was an opulent residential neighborhood dating back to the days of the Herod the Great dynasty. From there we will go to the City of David, which is the Jerusalem of King David’s time and includes Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Afternoon visit the Shepherds Fields. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. 

We will check out from our hotel after breakfast and drive to Ben Gurion Airport to catch our flight back to the USA.