Israel

Price Per person double occupancy

Date	Price	Single Supplement
May 20 – June 1, 2027	$5,250*	$1,780
*Includes estimated airfare from Seattle; airfare to be confirmed in July 2026. Reservation Due: January 29, 2027 Final Payment Due: March 11, 2027

Included

Roundtrip airfare from Seattle including taxes and fees (air taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change), 11 nights lodging at 4-star hotels, Breakfast & dinner daily, 1 Bread & Fish Breakfast, 1 Abraham’s Tent Lunch, Full time English-speaking tour guide, Services of long-distance deluxe motor coach as appearing on itinerary, All entrances and transportation as appearing on itinerary, Porterage at hotels (1 piece), 1 group arrival transfer and 1 group departure transfer, Whisper/Listening devices, Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff, Pilgrim Payment Processing for check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover

Not Included

All lunches and drinks with meals except as noted in itinerary, Optional Travel Insurance – 7.95% or 10.85% of tour cost (rates current as of quote date), Israel VAT tax (missing passport fee) - $160 fee waived upon receipt of valid passport(s), ETA-IL Entry Permit: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il (valid for 2 years after purchase)

Day 1 – Thursday, May 20: Departure

We board our overnight flight to Tel Aviv. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the in-flight entertainment.

Day 2 – Friday, May 21: Arrive Tel Aviv, Jaffa

Upon arriving at the Tel Aviv Airport, we will be met by our guide and driver for our transfer to our Tel Aviv hotel. If we arrive in the morning, we will visit Ancient Joppa (Jaffa) en route to see Simon the Tanner’s House and the port from which Jonah ran from God. If scheduling allows, we may visit these sites on foot later in the day instead. The remainder of your time today is free. 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 the "Promised Land," and a good night’s rest.

Day 3 – Saturday, May 22: Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Cana, Nazareth

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, hippodrome, a film on history and remains of this famous port city, and aqueduct, and then journey on to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Next we travel through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, the Armageddon Battlefield, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. 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 will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next three nights in the Tiberias area on the Sea of Galilee.

Day 4 – Sunday, May 23: Morning Worship Time, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Jordan River Baptisms

This morning we will enjoy a special experience – a fish and bread breakfast on the shores of the Sea of Galilee just like Jesus and the disciples enjoyed together so many years ago. We will spend some time in worship and in Scripture as we are reminded of this special encounter between the disciples and Jesus. Following our time by the sea, our travels take us to two valuable northern sites. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of alternative sacrifice and Caesarea Philippi is the site of Peter’s Confession and pagan worship. As we return southward along the base of the Golan Heights, we pass the possible site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes in Bethsaida and the Mount of the Beatitudes. We end the day with the opportunity to be baptized at the Yar Denit baptism site along the Jordan River.

Day 5 – Monday, May 24: Capernaum, Magdala, Jesus Boat, Galilee Leisure Time

We begin the day viewing the excavations of the seaside village of Capernaum and Peter’s home followed by a visit to Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. The recent excavation of the First Century Synagogue and well-preserved village makes Magdala one of the most interesting Biblical sites in Israel. After a visit to see the nearby ancient Fisherman Boat (or Jesus Boat), the remainder of the day is our own to use as we please. Some may wish to stay close to the hotel or on the beach and rest, others may want to explore further along the lake shores. For those who wish to do something a little more active, we will go with our guide to hike up Mt. Arbel for a bird’s eye view of the Gailee region. We will all meet again over dinner this evening.

Day 6 – Tuesday, May 25: Beth Shean, *Jacob’s Well, Jericho

We begin our day traveling southward to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. During the time of Jesus, Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of the Decapolis - a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and government. Following the fertile Jordan Valley southward, your guide will point out the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey” and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. *If conditions permit, we will make a detour for a short visit to Sychar to see Jacob’s Well. Arriving in ancient Jericho, the oldest city in the world, we will visit Elisha’s Spring and view the Mount of Temptation. To the east of Jericho along the Jordan River Valley (Queser El Yehud) is the Israeli side of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. In this area Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan, as well as where the children of Israel, led by Joshua, entered the Promised Land. We arrive this evening in the holy city of Jerusalem where we will lodge for the next seven evenings.

Day 7 – Wednesday, May 26: City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Jewish Quarter

This morning, our guide will take us to an overview of the city from the hillside overlooking Jerusalem and the Gehenna Valley. This meaningful teaching time will bring together the many things that you have seen to date. We continue our sightseeing just outside the Dung Gate on the southeastern hill below the Temple Mount in the City of David. It was during the time of Solomon that the city limits extended past this part of Jerusalem. We visit Gihon Springs, the original water source for Jerusalem, view new excavations including a typical Israelite four-room house, and the lower city wall. A highlight today will be a water walk through the incredible Hezekiah's Tunnel to the pool of Siloam, the place of Jesus' miracle in John 9. Ascending to the Jewish Quarter we see the gold Menorah built for the next Temple, the Temple Institute, the Burnt House, a wall built by King Hezekiah, and the Roman Cardo. The rest of our day is at Mt. Zion to see David’s Tomb, and the first Church Grotto. We then walk to visit David’s Citadel and go inside to climb the tower for a view of Old Jerusalem and to see the remains of Herod’s palace and possible place of Pilate’s trial of Jesus.

Day 8 – Thursday, May 27: Temple Mount, Western Wall Tunnels, Pool of Bethesda, Southern Steps

Conditions permitting we will visit the Temple Mount, with commentary on the Temple Periods, and the variety of belief systems past and present that make this area so valuable. Next 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 afternoon 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 exchangers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place that Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost.

Day 9 – Friday, May 28: Morning Leisure Time, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane

Our time is our own this morning to use as we please. Relax, do some exploring on your own, and catch up on any shopping you have been wanting to do. Keep in mind that shops will begin closing in the early afternoon ahead of Sabbath beginning, so morning is the time to complete your shopping. Later this afternoon we will enjoy a beautiful view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives and then 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 is important here.

Day 10 – Saturday, May 29: Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Scrolls, Dead Sea Swim

Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand. Afterwards we proceed to 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. Next, we visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This afternoon we have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.

Day 11 – Sunday, May 30: Worship Locally, Jesus’ Steps, Garden Tomb

Today if arrangements can be made, we will worship locally with other believers. This afternoon we will walk along portions of the Via Dolorosa as we are reminded of His way of suffering, including a view of the Holy Sepulcher. Our guide will explain the differing opinions regarding the route on which Christ was led; the actual place of crucifixion and burial is a very interesting study. The climax of the day is the area of Golgotha (place of the skull) and the Garden Tomb, where we celebrate the resurrection with communion and a time of praise.

Day 12 – Monday, May 31: Israel Museum, Yad Vashem

An interesting and educational time awaits us today at the Israel 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. This model will help put into perspective all that you have seen over the previous days of touring. Sufficient time will be allowed here for additional exploration. In the afternoon, we visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, for a needed reminder of what the Jews have suffered as a people.

Day 13 – Tuesday, June 1: Return Home

We transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport for our flight home.

Itinerary subject to change while touring for the best interest of the group.