#1 Sunday January 13th, 2013 |
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Ben Gurion: Arrival at the airport, met by a Zealous representative
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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Note: If you arrive earlier than Sunday, January 13th, you will need to pay for an extra nights accommodation
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#2 Monday January 14th, 2013 |
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Caesarea National Park
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Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
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Accommodation: North
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#3 Tuesday January 15th, 2013 |
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Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Gold Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
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Nimrod's Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel's largest crusader castle
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Valley of Tears: Watch a movie about a hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the impact this personal story had on the future of the State of Israel
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Mt. Benthal: The Valley of Tears, the sight of one of the fiercest battles in the 1973 Yom Kippur War
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North of Israel: Discover the north of Israel on quadbikes/ATVs
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Accommodation: North
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#4 Wednesday January 16th, 2013 |
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Mt. of Beatitudes: Overlook the Sea of Galilee
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Capernaum: Where the synagogue of Capernuam has been rediscovered and partially restored by archaeologists
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Tabgah: Where Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love me?"
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Ancient Boat: Musuem of a 2000 year old fishing boat
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Sea of Galilee: Boat ride
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Yardenit: Jordan River baptismal sight
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Accommodation: Tiberius
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#5 Thursday January 17th, 2013 |
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Beit She'an: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
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Qumran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene Community
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Kfar Hanokdim: Camel ride
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Accommodation: Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin village
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#6 Friday January 18th, 2013 |
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Masada: Hike up the ramp to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome. Descend by cable car.
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Dead Sea Spa: Float in the Dead Sea
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Ein Gedi: Where David hid from King Saul as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#7 Saturday January 19th, 2013 |
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Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back
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Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city - Luke 19:41-44
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Via Dolorosa
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Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus wept
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House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus trial occurred - Matt. 26:57
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Garden Tomb: A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
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David Tower Museum Light Show (Evening)
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#8 Sunday January 20th, 2013 |
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Kotel Tunnel: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
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Hurva Synagogue: Visit the restored, famous synagogue from the 19th century in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City
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Jewish Quarter of the Old City
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Temple Mount: The site of the two temples
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Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
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City of David: The original site of Jerusalem from the time of King David
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Hezekiah's Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:3
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#9 Monday January 21st, 2013 |
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Ya Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Bridges for Peace: Jerusalem Assistance Center and International Headquarters
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David Project: An Israel advocacy organization that helps people undertsand the political dynamics of the modern State of Israel
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#10 Tuesday January 22nd, 2013 |
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Beit Guvrim: Visit ancient chalk caves of the Canaanites
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Gush Etzyion: Feel the thril of zip lining on a 600meter cable over 180 meters from the ground.
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Efrat Center for Jewish/Christian Understanding and Cooperation: Take part in an interactive Bible study with an Orthodox Rabbi
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#11 Wednesday January 23rd, 2013 |
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Project in Community: Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the people of Israel
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Holy Land Spirit: An evening with Jewish folk music, dance, and story telling.
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#12 Thursday January 24th, 2013 |
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Project in Community
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Academy Awards: Closing evening of the tour
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Accommodation: Jerusalem
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#13 Friday January 25th, 2013 |
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Free Day: Explore Jerusalem and the Old City
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Leave for the airport (*Note: If you depart later than Friday, January 25th you will need to pay for extra night's accommodation)
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