Day 1 – International Travel

Day 2 – Welcome to Land of the Bible
Welcome to Israel! Meet your tour guide and start your tour. Drive along the Mediterranean coastline to see the ancient harbor city of Caesarea Maritima. Travel to Mount Carmel, probably the best view of the area of Elijah’s battle with the prophets of Baal. Explore the hilltop ‘chariot city’ of Megiddo, possibly the site of the final battle of Armageddon. Check into hotel in Tiberias. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 3 – Around the Sea of Galilee
Start your day with a short hike across the famous “Jesus Trail” on top of the Arbel Cliffs and continue on to the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum and Magdala for an in depth visit of Jesus’ footsteps throughout His Galilean ministry. Take an afternoon boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 4 – Upper Galilee & Golan
Traveling north, you will visit the Banias Springs, the site of Caesarea Philippi where the Lord asked the famous question, “who do you say that I am?” Step into Nazareth Biblical Village to see how life was experienced by Nazarenes 2,000 years ago. Drive by Cana where Jesus performed the first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding feast. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 5 – Jordan River Valley and Jerusalem
Drive along the Jordan River Valley and stop at Beit ‘Abara where John the Baptist spent much time baptizing here. Travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and hometown of David. Transfer to hotel in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 – Jerusalem the City of Gold
Start your day ascending the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city that Jesus wept over, pray at the Garden of Gethsemane, see the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic and follow the Via Dolorosa, and share Holy Communion at the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 – Jerusalem, New & Old
Visit the Temple Mount, walk on the Southern Steps and pray at the Western Wall. Explore the biblical archaeological site of the City of David and walk through the underground Hezekiah Tunnel. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8 – Masada and the Dead Sea
See Masada, a rugged natural fortress in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. View the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Continue to the Dead Sea and try floating at the lowest point on Earth. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9 – Tel Aviv and Jaffa
Proceed to ancient Jaffa with its fascinating art galleries and open markets. See modern Tel Aviv City and visit the historic Independence Hall where the State of Israel was born in 1948. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 10 – Flight home
Transfer to Tel Aviv International Airport for your flight home

Day 1 – International Travel

Day 2 – Welcome to Jordan
Welcome to Amman! Meet your tour guide and start your tour. Stop at Mount Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land and continue drive to Petra. Dinner and overnight in Petra.

Day 3 – Petra and Amman
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Red Rose City of Petra. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman.

Day 4 – Welcome to the Land of the Bible
Cross the border from Jordan to Israel via Allenby Bridge. Welcome to Israel! Stop at Beit ‘Abara where John the Baptist spent much time baptizing here. Proceed to Nazareth Biblical Village to see how life was experienced by Nazarenes 2,000 years ago. Drive by Cana where Jesus performed the first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding feast. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 5 – Around Sea of Galilee
Start your day with a short hike across the famous “Jesus Trail” on top of the Arbel Cliffs and continue on to the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum and Magdala for an in depth visit of Jesus’ footsteps throughout His Galilean ministry. Take an afternoon boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 6 – Upper Galilee and Golan
Traveling north, you will visit the Banias Springs, the site of Caesarea Philippi where the Lord asked the famous question, “who do you say that I am?” Explore the archaeological site of Tel Dan once the capital of the ancient northern kingdom. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 7 – Armageddon, Mount Carmel and Caesarea
Explore the hilltop ‘chariot city’ of Megiddo, possibly the site of the final battle of Armageddon. Visit Mount Carmel, probably the best view of the area of Elijah’s battle with the prophets of Baal. See the ancient harbour city Caesarea Maritima. Continue to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8 – Jerusalem the City of Gold
Start your day ascending the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city that Jesus wept over, pray at the Garden of Gethsemane, see the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic and follow the Via Dolorosa. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9 – Jerusalem, New and Old
Visit the Temple Mount, walk on the Southern Steps and pray at the Western Wall. Explore the biblical archaeological site of the City of David and walk through the underground Hezekiah Tunnel. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 10 – Masada and the Dead Sea
See Masada, a rugged natural fortress in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. Climb Ein Gedi and view the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Continue to the Dead Sea and try floating at the lowest point on Earth. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 11 – Bethlehem and Garden Tomb
Visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and hometown of David. Explore the Upper Room where the Last Supper took place and share Holy Communion and worship at Garden Tomb. Do some shopping at the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 12 – Transfer to Amman Airport for flight home
Cross the border from Israel to Jordan and transfer to Amman International Airport for your flight home

Day 1 – International Travel

Day 2 – Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Meet your tour guide and drive to the Old City. View the famous Blue Mosque, walk around Hippodrome of Constantinople and see the beautiful Byzantine mosaics of Hagia Sophia Museum. Take the unforgettable Bosphorus cruise and spend some time at Spice Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Thyateira
Cross the bridge over the Marmara Sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea. Continue to Thyateira, known as the “false” church that followed a seductive prophetess. Dinner and overnight in Sardis.

Day 4 – Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea and Pamukkale
Drive to Sardis, the “dead’ church that fell asleep as mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Travel to Philadephia an important Christian centre during Byzantine times. Explore the remnants of the ancient Laodicea. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis known for its white cotton-like terraces of mineral deposits. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 5 – Ephesus
Explore Ephesus, the church that had abandoned its first love for Christ and the most impressive archaeological site in Turkey. Visit the Basilica of St John and stop by the House of Virgin Mary atop Mount Coressos. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Smyrna and Pergamum
See the ruins of Smyrna in the modern city of Izmir. Take the cable car to the acropolis of Pergamum. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

Day 7 – Flight home
Return to Istanbul and transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight home.

Day 1 – International Travel

Day 2 – Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Meet your tour guide and drive to the Old City. View the famous Blue Mosque, walk around Hippodrome of Constantinople and see the beautiful Byzantine mosaics of Hagia Sophia Museum. Take the unforgettable Bosphorus cruise and spend some time at Spice Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Thyateira
Cross the bridge over the Marmara Sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea. Continue to Thyateira, known as the “false” church that followed a seductive prophetess. Dinner and overnight in Sardis.

Day 4 – Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea and Pamukkale
Drive to Sardis, the “dead’ church that fell asleep as mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Travel to Philadephia an important Christian centre during Byzantine times. Explore the remnants of the ancient Laodicea. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis known for its white cotton-like terraces of mineral deposits. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
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Day 5 – Ephesus
Explore Ephesus, the church that had abandoned its first love for Christ and the most impressive archaeological site in Turkey. Visit the Basilica of St John and stop by House of Virgin Mary on top Mount Coressos. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Smyrna and Pergamum
See the ruins of Smyrna in the modern city of Izmir. Take the cable car to the acropolis of Pergamum. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

Day 7 – Philippi and Kavala
Cross the border from Turkey to Greece. Proceed to Philippi and visit Lydia’s baptismal site. Dinner and overnight in Kavala.

Day 8 – Thessaloniki, Veria and Kalambaka
Explore Thessaloniki and stop at Veria to see the “bema” where Paul stood and preached. Proceed to Kalambaka, a small modern town at the foot of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 9 – Meteora and Athens
See Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for monasteries that are perched on the top of free-standing rocks. Continue to Athens. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 10 – Athens, Old and New
See the city of Athens, climb the Acropolis and see the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens and stop at Areopagos (Mars Hill) where Paul preached the gospel to the Athenians. Spend some time at the Acropolis Museum. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 11 – Corinth
See the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient Corinth where Paul lived and preached for one and a half years. Spend some time shopping at the Plaka area. Transfer to Athens Airport for flight home.