Duration: 10 Days (13 Days With Jordan)
Dates: December 5, 2023 to December 14, 2023 (Optional Jordan Ext. December 2 to December 5, 2023)
Departure City: Houston, Texas (IAH)

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Detailed Itinerary

Tuesday, December 5: Depart the USA for Israel - the trip of a lifetime begins!

Wednesday, December 6: Arrive in Tel Aviv! We’ll meet our local guide and stop by the ancient city of Jaffa on our way to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Tel Aviv.

Thursday, December 7:  Journey  north  up  the  Mediterranean  Coast  to  see  some incredible ancient ruins and make our way into the region of Galilee – where Jesus was raised and began his earthly ministry. We’ll have dinner and begin our two night stay in Tiberias - on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

Friday, December 8: Begin the day with a breathtaking boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and spend the day on its northern shore – from Capernaum to Magdala. We’ll end the day on the banks for the Jordan River at a site where those who wish to may be baptized in the Jordan.

Saturday, December 9: Make our way to the east side of the Jordan – to Caesarea Philippi. From there, we’ll spend the day working our way south to Jericho and then up to Jerusalem! We’ll unpack our bags here for the remainder of the journey.

Sunday, December 10: Set out from Jerusalem and travel through the wilderness of Judea, the place where Jesus was tempted. We’ll continue south and take in some spectacular sites along the way, from the ancient fortress of Masada to a moving stop at the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David took shelter from King Saul. We’ll arrive at the Dead Sea, where we’ll have an unforgettable weightless swim in its waters!

Monday, December 11: After breakfast at our hotel and an overview of Jerusalem, we will travel just a few miles south for some amazing

Wednesday, December 13: The last day in Jerusalem is the pinnacle of the  journey  together,  as  we  follow  the  journey  of  Jesus  leading  to  his death  and  resurrection.  Beginning  in  the  Garden  of  Gethsemane  and leading to a special communion service at the Garden Tomb, this is a day that combines robust teaching and life-changing moments.   We’ll end the day with a farewell dinner at our hotel.

Thursday, December 14: After breakfast, we’ll travel to the airport to board our flights home – and you will never read the Bible the same again!

December 2-6, 2023
For  those  who  with  to  enhance  your journey,  you’ll  have  an  opportunity  to get started a few days early and explore the sites in the nation of Jordan. This time East of the Jordan River includes visits to Mount Nebo, Petra, the site of Christ’s baptism, and more. You’ll stay two nights in Amman with one night in Petra in between before heading across the border to the nation of Israel for the rest of your tour.