Saturday, April 1oth  – 2nd Timers group flies from USA to Israel arriving late afternoon on the 11th.

Sunday, April 11th  – Tel Aviv/Jerusalem – 2nd Timers arrive at Tel Aviv in the late afternoon ,bus to Jerusalem with Randall and Beverlee, check-in to the beautiful Dan Jerusalem hotel, and have a fine buffet dinner, and then retire for a good night’s rest before the Israel adventure begins early in the morning!

Monday, April 12^th –  Coastal Plain/Northern Border – Drive today to Then on to MT. CARMEL to visit the site of the Brook Kishon (MUHRAGHA), site of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Ba’al, and the DRUZE VILLAGE. Next we go north to ROSH HANIKRA (Misraphot Mayim), near the border of the Israelite tribes at the time of the Conquest (Joshua 13:6), and Jewish sages referred to by the Jewish Sages as the cliff as “The Ladder of Tyre.” We then tour the archaeological site of SEPPHORIS (Roman city in Galilee where Joseph and Jesus may have worked). Overnight in Tiberias at the new David’s Harp Hotel situated by the SEA OF GALILEE.

Tuesday, April 13^th – Golan Heights –Begin the day visiting GAMLA (the Masada of the north), then to QATZRIN and its restored Jewish town from the second-century AD. Next we head to the BANIAS to tour of the PALACE OF HEROD PHILIP at CAESARIA PHILLIPI. Our afternoon takes us to the modern city of SAFED (center of mystical Judaism in the past and present) and to HAZOR (city conquered by Joshua and later a Solomonic fortress). Return to the David’s Harp hotel. Evening at leisure

Wednesday, April 14^th – Galilee –Today we visit the New Testament sites of MAGDALA (site of a newly-excavated ancient synagogue), CHORAZIN (first-century town condemned by Jesus), KURSI (home of the Gadarene demoniac delivered by Jesus), and BETHSAIDA (Old Testament site of Geshur and possibly New Testament fishing village of Peter, Andrew, and Philip). End the afternoon with an easy climb up MOUNT ARBEL to view the entire Galilee and remember the battle fought there that established Herod’s reputation. Overnight again at the David’s Harp hotel.

Thursday, April 15^th –We start our day today at EIN HARROD (Gideon’s Spring) and then drive to JERICHO to visit KING HEROD’S WINTER PALACE. Next we go  GESHER EL YAHUD (possible site of John the Baptizer’s baptism of Jesus), and the INN OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN with its new archaeological museum. Returning to Jerusalem we visit the ECOLE BIBLOQUE and its First Temple period burial tomb complex. Overnight in Jerusalem at the Dan Jerusalem. Evening at leisure or optional evening activities.

Saturday- April 16th- Hebron/Gibeon/Gibeah – We begin our day with a new guide and driver so we are able to enter the territories under the Palestinian Authority. Our first stop is the site of HEBRON, the first capital of Israel under King David and the place of the MACPELAH CAVE (Tomb of the Patriarchs) and afterward enjoy the unique wares at the HEBRON GLASS FACTORY followed by a special cultural event lunch (included) at the TENT RESTAURANT. Our afternoon takes us to the site of ancient GIBEON (modern AL-JIB), famous as a wine-producing city in the 7th century BC. and site of the Pool of Gibeon (2 Sam. 2:13; Jer. 41:12), as well as the high place where Solomon received his famous dream (1 Kgs. 3). Then to the site of GIBEAH (modern TEL EL FUL), site of Saul’s palace with remains of King Hussein of Jordan’s abandoned palace from 1967. We end the day at TEL AL-NASBEH (the Bronze Age archeological site where Saul was crowned king, 1 Sam. 10:1). Visible ruins include a gate dating back to the 9th century BC and a massive wall. Return to Jerusalem for overnight at the Dan Jerusalem

Sunday, April 17th – Samaria- Today we continue in the territories under the Palestinian Authority to begin our day in Biblical SHECHEM (modern NABLUS), visiting the sites of MT. EBAL (site of Joshua’s altar) and MT. GERAZIM (site of the Samaritan Temple). Then to the Samaritan village in Nablus to meet the HIGH PRIEST of the SAMARITANS and see this people’s SACRIFICAL SITE (where sacrifices still take place every Passover). In the afternoon we go to the site of ancient SAMARIA to view the remains of King Ahab’s palace and of the Roman site of SEBASTAE. We return to Nablus to tour TEL BALATA (ancient Shechem) and its museum and to visit JOSEPH’S TOMB and JACOB’S WELL, where Jesus met the Samaritan woman (John 4). Return to Jerusalem for overnight at the Dan Jerusalem.

Monday, April 18th -We have a full day today as we regain our Israeli guide. We begin at the site of TEL SHILO (Biblical Shiloh) to see the remains of the city and the Tabernacle site, TEL MARASHA (site of fascinating Sidonian burial caves), the ELAH VALLEY (where David had his battle with Goliath), the ancient Judean city of SHARRIEM (Khirbet Qeiyafa) where a palce belonging to King David, an archive containing the oldest Hebrew/Canaanite inscription, and ritual vessels were recently discovered. Next we go to TEL ES SAFI, the site of the ancient Philistine city of GATH the city of the giant Goliath. and then to TEL EKRON (an ancient Philistine city) to view the outdoor display of Philistine culture at Kibbutz Revadim. We end our day at EMMAUS (site of the road walked by Jesus and the disciples after the resurrection).We leave in late afternoon to drive to the biblical city of JOPPA to enjoy a farewell dinner at a special beach restaurant before transferring to Ben-Gurion for our return late night flights to the USA.

Tuesday, April 19th – USA – Arrive early morning at East coast airport and transfer to domestic flights home with more wonderful memories of the Land of Israel.

Jordan Pre-Tour- April 22nd-27th, 2025 – 6 Days : $????

*Total price includes: 4 and 5 star Hotels with half board (Breakfast and Dinner),and all Guide/Bus/Tips cost.  Price given is cash price (payment by check). Credit Card can be accepted but with 3 percent upcharge.

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Meals are half-board (breakfast and dinner) daily within the hotels or guest houses, or outside restaurants as scheduled by the Tour Director. Lunch is not included, although time for a brief lunch break will be provided. At such times all food and beverage purchases are the sole responsibility of the participant. Missed meals (for whatever reason), substitution meals, and additional food and all beverage purchases at scheduled meals, room service, food items in store in the room, etc. are the sole responsibility of the participant. Snacks or meals at any time on the tour or in transit to the tour are the participant’s responsibility.

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