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Walk the Land of the Bible

8-Day Biblical Israel Journey

A focused first journey — the Galilee, the Jordan River, the Judean desert and Jerusalem, arranged so nothing essential is missed.

8 Days / 7 Nights2 Nights Galilee4 Nights Jerusalem

Ideal for

Churches, pastors, evangelical ministries, Christian organizations, Bible-study groups, and first-time Israel travelers.

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Day by day

Walk the Land of the Bible

  1. 01

    Arrival in Israel

    Welcome to the Land

    • Arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport.
    • Caesarea MaritimaExplore Herod's magnificent city.
    • Continue north toward the Sea of Galilee.
    • Hotel check-in, welcome dinner and orientation.
    Overnight
    Galilee
    Meals
    Dinner

    The Bible becomes geography.

  2. 02

    The Sea of Galilee

    Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

    • Mount of BeatitudesThe Sermon on the Mount.
    • CapernaumJesus' Galilean ministry and ancient synagogue.
    • TabghaThe multiplication of the loaves and fishes.
    • Sea of Galilee Boat RideReflect on Jesus' miracles.
    • MagdalaFirst-century archaeology and ancient synagogue.
    • Yigal Alon Centre / Ancient Galilee Boat.
    Overnight
    Galilee
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    “Come, follow me.”

  3. 03

    Northern Israel

    Caesarea Philippi & the Jordan River

    • Caesarea Philippi / BaniasPeter's declaration.
    • Drive through the Golan Heights.
    • Jordan River BaptismOpportunity for baptism.
    • First View of JerusalemScripture and prayer.
    • Continue to Jerusalem and hotel check-in.
    Overnight
    Jerusalem
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    “Whom say ye that I am?”

  4. 04

    Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives & the Old City

    • Mount of OlivesPanoramic view and teaching.
    • Palm Sunday route.
    • Garden of GethsemaneScripture and prayer.
    • Old City of Jerusalem.
    • Pools of Bethesda / St. Anne'sJohn 5.
    • Via DolorosaWalk portions of the traditional path.
    • Western WallDiscuss the Temple Mount and its significance.
    Overnight
    Jerusalem
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    From the triumphal entry to Gethsemane.

  5. 05

    Biblical Jerusalem

    City of David & Temple Period

    • City of DavidThe earliest biblical Jerusalem.
    • Important archaeological discoveries.
    • Southern Steps / Davidson CenterSteps to the Temple.
    • Jewish Quarter and CardoAncient Roman thoroughfare.
    • Mount ZionUpper Room, traditional site of the Last Supper and Pentecost.
    • Israel MuseumSecond Temple model and biblical artifacts.
    Overnight
    Jerusalem
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    David's Jerusalem, the Temple and the birth of the Church.

  6. 06

    The Judean Desert

    Masada & the Dead Sea

    • Dead SeaTravel along the lowest place on earth.
    • MasadaHerod's fortress and the story of the Jewish revolt.
    • Dead Sea ExperienceFloat in the mineral-rich waters.
    • QumranWhere the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
    • Return to Jerusalem.
    Overnight
    Jerusalem
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    Faith, Scripture and perseverance.

  7. 07

    Bethlehem & the Garden Tomb

    From Birth to Resurrection

    • BethlehemVisit the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
    • Shepherds' FieldsThe angels appear to the shepherds.
    • Support local Christian families and artisans.
    • Garden TombScripture, worship, prayer and Communion.
    • Farewell DinnerCelebrate the journey together.
    Overnight
    Jerusalem
    Meals
    Breakfast & Dinner

    “He is not here: for He is risen.”

  8. 08

    Jerusalem

    Departure

    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Possible free time in Jerusalem (based on flight schedule).
    • Final group prayer.
    • Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport.
    Meals
    Breakfast

    The journey ends. The experience continues.

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