10-Day Tour of
Israel
January 1, 2027 to January 10, 2027
Your journey begins as you board your flight to Israel, anticipation building for the days ahead. After arriving in Tel Aviv and meeting your guide, you’ll trace the rich history of the land through breathtaking sites like Caesarea Maritima, Megiddo, and Mount Carmel before heading north to the peaceful shores of the Sea of Galilee. In Galilee, you’ll stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, explore Capernaum and Magdala, sail across the water on a replica Jesus boat, and visit the Jordan River before traveling through the Golan Heights, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan, and Beit Shean on your way up to Jerusalem. There, you’ll take in panoramic views from the Mount of Olives, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, walk the Via Dolorosa, visit the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and reflect in Bethlehem. Your experience continues through the wilderness landscapes of Qumran, Ein Gedi, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Qelt, along with powerful moments at the City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Garden Tomb, the Shrine of the Book, the Elah Valley, and Khirbet Qeiyafa. You’ll return home with unforgettable memories, a deeper understanding of Scripture, and a renewed connection to the places where the biblical story unfolded.
Level 1: Easy
This trip is comparable to a sightseeing bus tour. Most of the travel will be from the comforts of our air-conditioned motor coaches. There may be limited walking, sometimes even across uneven surfaces. Nearly all sites will be wheelchair accessible.
Level 2: Relaxed
This trip consists of light walking, potentially 1-3 miles per day at most. Most of your time will be spent on the bus, at museums or other sites with frequent stops, or places with similar accommodations. Occasionally there will be uneven paths, however most sites will be wheelchair accessible.
Level 3: Moderately Active (Most Common)
This trip is our most popular and standardized for our most common programs. On average you’ll be walking 3-5 miles per day, with a handful of sites having uneven pathways. Some sites may be wheelchair accessible, however some will not. Some sites may be inaccessible due to stairs or rugged terrain. There will be frequent stops throughout the day to rest and catch your breath.
Level 4: Very Active
This trip is a bit more energetic, featuring the occasional hike or even potentially a dig site. You’ll be walking anywhere between 4-7 miles per day, many sites will have uneven or unpaved walkways. Several sites will be wheelchair accessible, and have wheelchair specific areas, however many sites do contain stairs or other similar obstacles. Travelers are welcome to sit on the bus or meet with the group at the end of certain sites if they do not wish to participate.
Level 5: Energetic
This is our most energetic program! We’ve specifically aimed these programs at students and young adults, as they may consist of 6-10 miles of walking per day, along with hikes and other adventurous obstacles. This tour is more strenuous than most tour programs. While some sites may offer accommodations for wheelchairs or walkers, travelers may want to opt out from certain sites due to uneven terrain and unpaved pathways. Some programs also include early dusk or dawn hikes or walks, which could be difficult for some with impaired vision in darker settings.
Departure ID: 4289
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Note: the map indicates the general route of the tour, and may not reflect the
exact route that will be taken on the trip.
ITINERARY
Tour members meet for our flight (not included) to Israel. After dinner, relax and enjoy on-board entertainment as we prepare for this exciting adventure.
** This denotes this part of the itinerary is part of an optional extension.
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