Day 1: Departure from US (March 24)
Today we embark on our Journey to the Holy Land. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight…Tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked! 

Day 2:  Arrive Israel (March 25)
We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where we will be met by our Israeli guide who will accompany us during our entire stay in Israel. We travel northward to our hotel for one night in the coastal area near Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free to walk along the Mediterranean, relax, and have dinner. The time is right for a personal devotional with the sunset over the “Great Sea.”  Enjoy a time of prayer of thanks for safety and the special blessings ahead, a prayer for the people of this land, and a good night’s rest.

Day 3: Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Nazareth Village (March 26)
After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct.  Next we travel north east and inland to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah slain the prophets of Baal. From here we have an overview of the Jezreel Valley also known as Armageddon. We drive through the area of Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we visit the Nazareth Village - a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides. We then travel back to the coast and make our way to the “Golden City;” Jerusalem. We arrive later this afternoon for check in at our hotel where we have dinner and lodging the next four nights.

Day 4: Around Jerusalem, Bible Times, Holocaust Museum (March 27)
Passing by the Protestant Cemetery, we visit the "Upper Room" just outside the Zion Gate where the disciple whom Jesus loved laid his head on His breast and where later Thomas cried, "my Lord & my God."  An interesting and educational time awaits us at the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of centuries old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and then a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem will help to prepare you for what you will experience in the following days. We conclude the day with a visit to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, for a needed reminder of what the Jews have suffered as a people. We return to our hotel for Seder meal and overnight.

Day 5: Mt of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Wailing Wall & Messianic Lecture (March 28)
Today we walk where Jesus walked; beginning the day with a panoramic view of the city, then walking down the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection. Next we visit the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was beaten and spat upon.  See a pit where he may have been held for the evening and the ancient hillside steps he walked as he was taken to be condemned.  On our way into the city we will visit the Wailing Wall and then the fascinating Rabbinical Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era.  The tunnel and exhibit give a clear understanding of the amazing construction of the Temple Mount, giant stones, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment.  Before exiting the tunnel we see the immense cornerstone rejected by the builders. We move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation.  From here we will also be able to see the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate and St. Ann’s Church. This evening we enjoy a special lecture by a local believer prior to dinner, giving us a perspective of Messianic life in Israel. 

Day 6: Via Dolorosa, Garden Tomb, Bethlehem, King of Kings Congregation (March 29)
This morning we enter the city and immediately begin our tour by walking along the Via Dolorosa. We are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  Our guide will explain the differing opinions on the route that Christ was led and the actual place of crucifixion and burial. The climax of the day is the Garden Tomb, where we celebrate the resurrection with communion and a time of praise. The remainder of the day is free. Those who desire they may re-enter the Old City and visit the marketplace for shopping, while others may choose to visit Bethlehem. We regroup and gather for our final night in Jerusalem by making our way to the King of Kings Congregation for a Service before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Pentecost, Abraham's Tent, Ein Gedi, Masada, Dead Sea (March 30)
Today we visit the Southern Wall Excavations. This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools. From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money changers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place where Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost. We will enjoy a challenge from God’s word and a song before we depart Jerusalem and continue our program south to the Dead Sea.  Next, we take part in the Genesis Land Lunch in Abraham's Tent, where we enjoy a trip back in time: reliving life in the time of the Patriarchs, complete with costume, dramatic presentation, and authentic food. After lunch we visit Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. We end our day with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will share the history of the famous zealot stand. Afterwards we proceed to our lodging for the evening at the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth. Spend time in the special spa and enjoy a dip in the Dead Sea for a relaxing float before dinner.

Day 8: Jordan Valley, Mt Arbel, Baptismal Service (March 31)
We make our way north today, following the fertile Jordan Valley. Our guide will point out the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey,” the Kibbutz system and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. We follow the road north past the ancient city of Jericho, view from a distance this city famed as the oldest in the world. We arrive in the Galilee region with a trip to Mt. Arbel boasting wonderful views across the Sea of Galilee. From here we gain a perspective on the locations and geography of Christ’s Ministry. Before traveling to the hotel we visit the Yardenit Baptismal Sight to end our day with a service of baptism or re-dedication. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next two nights at our Kibbutz on the shores of the Galilee.

Day 9: Capernaum & Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee (April 1)
Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to a valuable northern site emphasizing the loss of God's blessing on Israel, Caesarea Philippi which, is also the site of Peter’s Confession.  In order to save valuable time, a box lunch will be provided. In Capernaum we will visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue and Peter’s home. Then we travel on to the site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Mount of the Beatitudes overlooking the Sea. After viewing the ancient Jesus Boat, a fisherman’s boat recently excavated dating back to Christ’s time, we enjoy our own cruise on the Sea of Galilee.  A time of worship and scripture reading will bring to life the experiences of Jesus and his disciples concluding a wonderful day. We have an early dinner and rest as we depart just after midnight making our way south to the airport for our fight home.

Day 10: Home (April 2)
A very early flight this morning from the Tel Aviv Airport allows for arrival home by
early afternoon.