Friday, April 19 - DEPARTURE:
Depart Chicago O'Hare to Tel Aviv.

Saturday, April 20 - TEL AVIV / TIBERIAS:
Shabbat Shalom! We arrive in His Land as the Sabbath ends. Upon arrival we will be met and assisted to our motor coach. We proceed north to Tiberias and our hotel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

Sunday, April 21 - SEA OF GALILEE / MT. BEATITUDES / CAPERNAUM:
We begin our day with a boat ride across the Sea of Galillee landing at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar where we view the ancient Jesus boat. We continue to the site of Peter's restoration and the Mt. of the Beatitudes before enjoying a lunch of St. Peter's fish. Later we visit Capernaum, Jesus' ministry base with its ancient synagogue. Time permitting we will travel to Caesarea Philippi and the mouth of the Jordan River.

Monday, April 22 - MEGIDDO / MT. CARMEL/ TIBERIAS:
Today we travel southwest to the Valley of Armageddon and Megiddo. We continue to Mt. Carmel. We view Nazareth on our way back to the Sea of Galilee where we will end our day with an exciting Baptismal service at the Jordan River. If you wish to be baptized please bring a swimsuit.

Tuesday, April 23 - BET SHEAN / DEAD SEA:
This morning we have a short ride south to the city of Bet Shean. We continue south through the Jordan Valley to the shores of the Dead Sea to the beautiful Le Meridian Dead Sea hotel for the balance of the day to relax at the hotel pools, Dead Sea spa, mineral pools or to enjoy other special services. If you desire Spa services please book appointments to begin after 1PM online.

Wednesday, April 24 - MASADA / QUMRAN / JERUSALEM:
We begin today at Masada, truly a remarkable piece of history. We proceed to Qumran, the site where a Bedouin shepherd found the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 before we go up to the Holy City of Jerusalem! Enter HIS gates with gladness! Time permitting we will overview Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives before arriving at our hotel. Following dinner you will have the option of shopping at a local souvenir shop on the Mt. of Olives.

Thursday, April 25 - JERUSALEM / MOUNT OF OLIVES / GETHSEMANE / OLD CITY:
We begin our day on the top of the Mt. of Olives before taking the Palm Sunday path to the Garden of Gethsemane. We have a very special prayer service in a private garden next to Gethsemane. Later we enter the Old City through the Lion's Gate and visit the famous Church of St. Anne with its rich, deep acoustics and the Pool of Bethesda. We continue to the Sisters of Zion Convent to visit the site of Pilate's Judgment Hall/Antonio Fortress. We continue to the house of Caiaphas. Following dinner you will have the option of viewing a beautiful and informative Sound and Light show just inside the Jaffa Gate as well as a visit to Ben Yehuda Street.

Friday, April 26 - OLD CITY / WAILING WALL / TEMPLE MOUNT / SOUTHERN EXCAVATIONS:
Today we visit the Jewish Quarter, Wailing (Western) Wall and Temple Mount where we view the Dome of the Rock, the Al Aksa Mosque and the site where the Temple once stood. The Sabbath will begin this evening and you will notice some changes as everything closes a little early and remains closed until sundown Saturday.

Saturday, April 27 - GARDEN TOMB:
Today we visit the Garden Tomb for an exciting time of praise and worship. We will view Golgotha and then tour the Garden itself with a visit to the empty tomb. Time permitting we may visit additional sites before returning to our hotel to freshen up and have dinner before checking out for those doing the Israel only tour. We arrive at the airport for our overnight flight.

Sunday, April 28 - HOME:
We return with memories and new friends to last a lifetime and beyond.

Please Note - If a passenger is unable to get on and off the bus and walk without the assistance of another individual, the passenger must bring someone with them to assist them.

NOTE: The actual daily itinerary is subject to adjustment at the discretion of the tour operator.