Christian Tour- off the beaten track (10 days)

Arrive at the Ben-Gurion airport, welcome to Israel! Our representative will meet you at the door of the plane, holding a sign with your name on it. He will then proceed to assist you through all arrival procedures and bring you to your driver who will transfer you to the Galilee.

Check into your hotel and enjoy some time to relax and refresh after your flight.

Meet your guide. Explore the Biblical Sites around the Sea of Galilee.

Absorb the views from atop the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount.

Visit the historic northern Galilean fishing village of Capernaum, at the center of Jesus’ activities.

Tour the magnificent church and impressive ruins at Magdala, Mary Magdalene’s hometown.

See the ancient Jesus boat discovered in the lake. The Jesus Boat was discovered in 1986 in the Sea of the Galilee.

Sail a boat on the Sea of Galilee and enjoy the calm scenery.

Start your day with a beautiful hike at nature in a local canyon.

Savor Israeli vintages at the Chateau Golan boutique winery and indulge in a light lunch.

Visit the Banias, aka Caesarea-Philippi, and hike the lush, relaxing green trails of the Banias waterfalls.

Look over into Syria from the bunkers on Mount Bental, a dormant volcano on the Golan Heights.

In Nazareth, stop at the Church of Annunciation, built directly over the home of the Virgin Mary.

Tour the Church of the Transfiguration, the Franciscan church on Mount Tavor where Jesus was transfigured and spoke with Moses and Elijah.

View the impressive and extensive mosaic floors during a tour of Tzipori, seat of the Sanhedrin and where the Mishnah was written.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure.

Tour Akko, home to five ancient cultures and one of the Crusaders’ capital cities.

Visit Caesarea, the largest port city in the Roman empire, built by King Herod the Great. The architectural remains include a magnificent outdoor theater.

Be blown away at the Caesarea Glass Studio where you can practice the fragile art of glass blowing.

Arrive to Tel Aviv.

Begin your morning with an interactive tour at the Palmach Museum. The experiential museum has you follow a group of young recruits as they face many challenged during their time in this pre-state army force.

Enjoy a delicious "Culinary Tour" of Tel-Aviv's major food market, with tasting.

Take a walking tour of Tel Aviv, the best way to meet this brash and lively city. A must is a walk down the grand Rothschild Boulevard famous for its architecture and great for people watching! Meander through the charming alleys of Old Jaffa, nestled against the Mediterranean Sea. Hear about the street culture of Tel Aviv, as led by one of our local experts.

Drive to Jerusalem.

Familiarize yourselves with the geography of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city, as you examine the panoramic view from the Mount of Olives.

Walk down the Palm Sunday Road.

Stroll through the ancient church and tranquil gardens at Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed with his disciples the night before his crucifixion.

Explore the Christian Quarter in the Old City and visit sites holy to Christianity.

Walk the Via Dolorosa—the path Jesus walked to his crucifixion—and mark the Stations of the Cross.

See the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the place of Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.

Drink in the sights, smells, and sounds of the Arab souk.

Absorb the view from Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem, location of the Room of the Last Supper and the tomb of King David.

Explore the Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall and it's underground tunnels.

For dinner, head to Abu Ghosh for a home-cooked meal, combined with a musical workshop - a great way to meet the locals!

Visit Ein Karem - birthplace of John the Baptist.

Journey to the Church of the Nativity in the city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

Tour Herodion and the tomb of King Herod the Great. The immense complex served as summer palace, fortress, monument, burial ground, and district capital.

Descend toward the Dead Sea, whose surface is 1,300 feet below sea level.

Visit the Mount of Temptation in Jericho with a gravity-defying monastery clinging to its sheer face, traditionally regarded as the mountain on which Christ was tempted by the devil during his 40-day fast.

Visit the Baptismal Site on the River Jordan.

Ride the cable car to the historic zealot fortress of Masada to learn this iconic site’s strategic and dramatic history.

Body-float on the salty, mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, at one of the region’s best hotels. Enjoy a buffet lunch and use the spa facilities.

Return to Jerusalem.

Enjoy the Night Spectacular, a sound and light show projected against the Tower of David walls.

You will be collected and transfered to the airport for your departure flight, with VIP assistance all the way!

Shalom from Israel