10 Day Christian Tour of Israel
10 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Israel including all transportation, 5 Star or 4 Star hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, daily dinner, sightseeing as per program, and entrance fees as per itinerary, plus as an extra one night stay in the Dead Sea resort area.
Holy Land Tour Package 2
12 Day Grand Holy Land Tour of Israel
12 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Israel with Petra including all transportation, 4 Star or 3 Star hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, daily dinner, sightseeing as per program, and entrance fees as per itinerary, plus as the resort destination of Eilat and an optional tour of Petra.
Holy Land Tour Package 3
15 Day Christian Tour of Egypt, Jordan & Israel
15 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Egypt, Jordan and Israel including all transportation, 5 Star or 4 Star hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch included in Cairo, and on drive from Sinai to Taba, sightseeing as per program, and entrance fees as per itinerary, plus extra nights stay in Petra, and the Dead Sea.
Israel Christian Tour Reviews
Linda M.
What an amazing adventure! So much history, archeology, current events. Larry and I had a great trip. Mark was an exceptional tour guide and Raffi was our driver for the entire trip. Always on time, safe and informative. We made lifetime friends during the 10 day trip of a lifetime.
Rachel V.
Truly an amazing spiritual experience of a lifetime! I highly recommend the Footsteps of Christ Holy Land tour. The guides were fabulous. Very knowledgeable. A visit to the Dead Sea and Petra are a must. Exceeded all my expectations.
Mike M.
I took my whole family on the ten day Holy Land Foot steps of Christ tour. It was a fantastic trip and tour guide was very knowledgeable on the bible. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
This 12 day journey to the holy land Israel is our most complete itinerary including an overnight stay by the Red Sea in Eilat. Marvel at the Promise Land and explore; Israel largest and modern city Tel Aviv, travel the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, and UNESCO World Heritage site Acre, stay in Tiberias, feel the breeze and sail in the Sea of Galilee, come to Capernaum–Jesus “own town,” then Banias, Nazereth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, explore Beit She’an an ancient Decapolis cities, after to the Golden City of Jerusalem; Old Jerusalem and Mount of Olives, Church of all Nations, Mount Zion, tomb of King David, Cardo, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Garden Tomb. New city; witness Yad Vashem, Ein Karem, and on to Bethlehem to Church of the Nativity. Travel to the lowest place on earth the Dead Sea, and ascend by cable car to the fortress of Masada, next to Timna, Eilat, Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, and return to Tel Aviv.
TRAVEL ON A CHRISTIAN TOUR IN ISRAEL
TOUR DEPARTS SATURDAY AND ARRIVES ON SUNDAY IN TEL AVIV ISRAEL
12 Days / 10 Nights Fully Escorted Christian Tour of Israel including Eilat and Optional Petra Tour excursion
Christian Holy Land Travel Tour Package
Stay two night in the popular Eilat Resort area
Breakfast Buffet Daily
Dinner Daily
English speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian sites and teachings
Professional Tour Guide Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
Departure on your way to Israel, The Land of the Bible.
Flights for your Israel tour: When booking your land tour with us we can also assist with your flights. Or you can also book your flights on your own if you prefer, and we will coordinate your arrival and departure airport transfers included in your tour, at no additional cost.
Day 2 - SUNDAY Tel Aviv Welcome to Israel, upon arrival into Ben Gurion International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our airport representative. Transfer to Tel Aviv – Israel largest and modern city with short distance to Jaffa. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight. Your hotel is conveniently located near the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and close to Tel Aviv city center, shopping and attractions, and famous promenade sidewalk's with outdoor shopping stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. If your time permit, visit the artistic neighborhood ofNeve Tzedek.
Overnight Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 3 – MONDAY Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre
Following a delicious Israeli buffet breakfast (which you will enjoy each morning prior to departing for your day of touring), depart Tel Aviv. Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48), capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4:28, 9, 15, 2 Kings 23, Kings 29 & Revelation 16:16), identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, the largest city in the north of Israel nestled on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the world famous Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to UNESCO World Heritage site Acre(Micah 1:10), capital of the Crusaders for more than a century. Visit the historic walled port ancient city and harbour before continuing eastwards across the plains of the Galilee to Kibbutz Hotel Lavi, not far from the Sea of Galilee, dinner and overnight. After dinner, an evening lecture by one of the Kibbutz members about life in a Kibbutz.
Overnight Kibbutz Lavi near Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 4 - TUESDAY Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias After a brief tour of the Kibbutz grounds we take a boat ride as the apostles once did across the Sea of Galilee and then on to Capernaum –referred in the Bible as Jesus “own town” (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 9:1, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) where is believed Jesus once lived, and the center and birth place of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the 2nd century synagogue in which Jesus must have ministered, and where he preformed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was cured. Proceed to Tabgha(Matthew 13, Mark 33:45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of Feeding of the 5000 with the multiplication of the fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes(Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, and see the Catholic Chapel, erected in 1939 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi, and enjoy the amazing view of the Galilee atop the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall(Matthew 16:13 and Mark 8:27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its incredible valleys, grazing land and snow capped mountains.
Overnight Kibbutz Lavi near Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 5 – WEDNESDAY Nazareth / Beit She'an Begin your holy land tour day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16 Luke 4:29, Matthew 2:23) via Cana of Galilee (John 2:1 -11). In Nazareth, we'll visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s well. Continuing on our program is the Jordan River Baptismal site of Jesus by John the Baptist. Continue to Beit She'an, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5:20, 7:31), and visit the Roman theatre and ancient ruins. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the walls (Samuel 31:10, Judges 1:27). Continue south along the shores of the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 6 – THURSDAY Jerusalem - Old City
On your Christian holy land tour today we'll visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our appreciation of this Golden City begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives where Jesus ascended into heaven (acts 1), overlooking the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Enter the Old City to begin exploring the narrow passages and the wonders of Jerusalem. Continue to a visit to the Church of All Nations. Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14:13, Luke 22:10-38, Matthew 26:17-29, Acts 1:13 and Acts 2 The Pentecost). Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall- The holiest site in Judaism and an original wall that retained the Temple. Walk along the Via Dolorosa on the Stations of the Cross, where Jesus suffered for our sins. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher(Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10). Experience the colors, flavors, and smells of Jerusalem and walk through the colourful Arab bazaar (a chance to test your negotiating skills). Continue to visit the Garden Tomb to reflect and celebrate the ressurection of Jesus.
Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 7 - FRIDAY Jerusalem – New City and Bethlehem
Today’s grand holy land tour program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Enjoy a visit to the mini model of ancient Jerusalem at the Holy Land Hotel. Continue to world renowned Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbors. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39 -80), visit the Church. This Spanish style church and Mary’s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth.
Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of the Nativity.
Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 8 - SATURDAY Dead Sea / Masada
After breakfast enjoy a drive through the breathtaking Judean desert in to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to swim and float on the Dead Sea. After we'll return to Jerusalem in time for dinner.
Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 9 - SUNDAY Timna / underwater observatory / Eilat
We'll travel south on our holy land journey through the Negev desert; Explore Timna valley and see the copper mines and King Solomon’s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations. Continue to Eilat and stop to visit the Eilat's underwater observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef.
Overnight Eilat- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 10 - MONDAY Day at leisure in Eilat
Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy
the water sport activities – on own or take optional tour to Petra.
Optional: Day tour to the Rose city of Petra.
Overnight Eilat- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 11 - TUESDAY Mitzpe Ramon / Sde Boker / Tel Aviv
We depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon; stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder; Proceed to Sde Boker Kibbutz and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificient Zin valley. Stop for a camel riding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent; learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's airforce museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Continue to Tel Aviv.
Overnight Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per day itinerary.
Dinner at your hotel.
Your selection of 4 Star Superior to 3 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Day 12 Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion Airport
Breakfast at your hotel, please check out from your room at 12 noon and leave your luggage with the Hotel Concierge. Pick up time from the hotel lobby to Ben Gurion airport will be 4 hours before your departure flight.
Transfers. The drive from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion International Airport or Sdeh Dov Domestic Airport in Tel Aviv is about 50 to 60 minutes. International flights require that you check-in at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTRA TRANSFER CHARGES ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ANY TIME AND ANY DAY.
Day 13
Arrive this morning and start planing your next memorable trip to the Holy Land with Israel Tourism Consultant.
If your flight departs in the morning you will arrive back in America the same day of your departure. If your flight departs in the night you will arrive back to America the following day of your departure.
This 12 day Holy Land itinerary program can be extended and tailor-made for groups.
Optional Excursions Tour Extensions and or Pre Arrival Tours: Petra Tour: 1 Day Tour of Petra. Jordan Tour : 3 Day Tour of Jordan with Petra excursion.
Rates
TWELVE DAY HOLY LAND TOUR TO ISRAEL
City
Nights
(A) 4 Star Superior Hotels │
(B) 4 Star Standard Hotels │
(C) 4 Star Moderate Hotels │
(D) 3 Star Standard Hotels │
Tel Aviv
2
Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel
Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel
Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel or Selina Beach Tel Aviv (Starting Mar 02, 2024)
Galilee
2
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi (Deluxe Room)
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi (Deluxe Room)
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi (Deluxe Room)
Kibbutz Hotel Lavi (Superior Room)
Jerusalem
4
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
Grand Court Jerusalem
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Eilat
2
Neptune Eilat
Neptune Eilat
Neptune Eilat
Prima Music Eilat
Prices are land package prices based on double occupancy and are per person in U.S. dollars inclusive of all taxes. Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category hotel accommodations.
Child rate: Childrens rate applies when sharing room with adult(s).
from
to
(A) 4 Star Superior
Child Rate 2 to 12 Years
(B) 4 Star Standard
Child Rate 2 to 12 Years
(C) 4 Star Moderate
Child Rate 2 to 12 Years
(D) 3 Star Standard
Child Rate 2 to 12 Years
Oct 18, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
$2937
$2567
$2247
$2176
Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2027
$2984
$2638
$2261
$2193
Supplement for Private Tour: This Tour can be operated by private car with guide/driver, and available same dates as regular departures listed above. Rates are supplement to cost of tour and are according to total number of passengers.
Private Passengers
Supplement Per Person in a Car
1
$8957
2
$4478
3
$2900
4
$1954
5
$1367
6
$971
7
$888
8
$654
Included
Included services in package:
1. Transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to and from your Hotel in Tel Aviv to Airport.
2. Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
3. Eight Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
4. Ten nights accommodation on half board (Buffet Breakfast and dinner in Hotels) basis at the hotels as mentioned above.
5. Professional certified English speaking Tour Guide.
6. Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach.
7. Entrance fees as per Holy Land Tour itinerary.
8. Meal arrangements: Half Board (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily).
9. No added fees for credit card payment.
Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and hotel/restaurant staff.
2. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
3. Lunches.
Tips during your Holy Land tour: It's important to consider your Tour Guides and Drivers work very hard to make your tour an experience of a lifetime, and most of their annual income comes from the generosity of those they are serving during the tours. It is recommended that tour guides are given at least $6.00 per touring day per person, and drivers are given at least $4.00 per touring day per person. Please consider also hotel staff during your stay, and other staff that will support you during your tour.
15 Days / 12 NightsDeparts Monday, arrives Tuesday in Cairo
Egypt • Jordan • IsraelLicensed guides in every country
5-Star or 4-StarYour choice of hotel class
From $4,019Per person, land package
Where It All Began
Travel on a Christian Tour of Egypt, Jordan & Israel
Trace the great story of Scripture across three nations in one journey. In Egypt, stand before the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Egyptian Museum, and visit Coptic Cairo, where tradition says the Holy Family found refuge. Follow the route of the Exodus across the Sinai past Marah, Elim, and Rephidim to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery.
In Jordan, discover the rose-red city of Petra, see the Madaba mosaic map, and look out over the Promised Land from Mount Nebo as Moses did. Then cross the Jordan into Israel and walk in the footsteps of Jesus — from Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem.
Tour departs Monday from the U.S. and arrives Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt. You fly home from Tel Aviv.
Your Route at a Glance
Cairo2 nights
Mt. Sinai1 night
Petra1 night
Amman1 night
Tel Aviv1 night
Galilee2 nights
Dead Sea1 night
Jerusalem3 nights
EgyptJordanIsrael
Tour Highlights
Signature itinerary designed and operated by us
Full-day small-group touring every day
Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum
Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
Exodus route across the Sinai to Mount Sinai
St. Catherine’s Monastery and an optional sunrise climb of Mt. Sinai
A night in Petra, minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Madaba mosaic map and the view from Mount Nebo
Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, and a Sea of Galilee boat ride
A night at the Dead Sea with complimentary spa products
Daily buffet breakfast and dinner, plus 4 included lunches
Egyptologist, Jordanian, and Israeli Ministry of Tourism–licensed guides
Airport transfers included on arrival and departure
No added fees for credit card payment
Day by Day
Your 15-Day Itinerary
From the land of the Pharaohs, through the wilderness of the Exodus, to the city where Christ rose from the dead.
Egypt · Days 1–5
Day1
Monday — Depart for Egypt
Your journey to the Land of the Pharaohs begins
Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.
Flights for your tour: Book our land package and we’ll be happy to help with flights. Prefer to book your own? We’ll coordinate your arrival transfer in Cairo and departure transfer in Israel at no extra cost. Your flight arrives in Cairo and returns from Tel Aviv.
Optional pre-tour night in Cairo: To ease jet lag, consider arriving one day early (Monday instead of Tuesday). The option includes a private transfer from Cairo International Airport and an extra night at a recommended hotel with breakfast and dinner. Let us know when booking and we’ll confirm the arrangements.
Day2
Tuesday — Welcome to Egypt
Cairo International Airport • Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! After clearing immigration and customs, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred privately to your hotel in Cairo. Evening at leisure.
Optional evening: Pyramids Sound & Light Show — $115 per person including hotel transfers. Please reserve before travel.
Overnight Cairo — Dinner included.
Included Today
Meet & assist and private transfer from Cairo International Airport to your hotel
Dinner at your hotel
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day3
Wednesday — Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo
Giza Pyramids • Sphinx • Egyptian Museum • Coptic Cairo • Ben Ezra • Khan el-Khalili
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and set out for the Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), built around 2560 B.C., is the largest of the three, followed by the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), guarded by the Great Sphinx, carved from a single mass of limestone. Take the chance for a camel ride with the pyramids as your backdrop.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum for a colorful introduction to 5,000 years of Egyptian history, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In Coptic Cairo, visit the Hanging Church (Al-Mu’allaqa), built atop a gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress, and the Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga), built over the cave where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered during their flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15). Nearby is the restored Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt. End in the medieval bazaar of Khan el-Khalili, alive with spices, silks, and crafts.
Optional evening: Nile dinner cruise with show — $120 per person including hotel transfers. Please reserve before departure.
Overnight Cairo — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Lunch at a local restaurant
Licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day4
Thursday — The Route of the Exodus
Suez Canal • Land of Goshen • Marah • Elim • Rephidim • Mount Sinai
After breakfast, travel by private air-conditioned coach through the tunnel beneath the Suez Canal into the Sinai Peninsula, following what is traditionally thought to be the route of the Exodus(Exodus 13–19). The drive to the Mount Sinai area is about 230 miles (roughly six hours) with stops along the way:
Marah — the desert springs by the Red Sea where the Israelites found the water bitter and the Lord made it sweet (Exodus 15:22-25).
Elim — the oasis of twelve springs and seventy palm trees (Exodus 15:27).
Wadi Feiran (Rephidim) — where Israel fought the Amalekites as Moses held up his hands (Exodus 17:8-13), beneath Mount Serbal.
Wadi el-Raha — the plain at the foot of Mount Sinai where tradition places the Israelite camp and the golden calf (Exodus 32).
Arrive at your hotel near Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery.
About the Sinai hotel: Lodging options in this remote area are very limited. Our hotel is the best available, but it is simpler than the other hotels on this tour.
Optional night climb of Mount Sinai: The climb begins around 2:00 AM to reach the summit for sunrise, returning about 9:00–9:30 AM. Bring warm clothing. A camel ride for about two-thirds of the way up can be arranged locally for about $25 per person.
Overnight Sinai — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Hotel near Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery
Day5
Friday — Mount Sinai to Petra
Mt. Sinai • St. Catherine’s Monastery • Taba • Eilat • Aqaba • Petra
Those who make the optional pre-dawn climb of Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa), about 7,500 feet high, reach the summit — the last 750 rock-cut steps — for sunrise, praise, and sweeping views over the wilderness where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19–20). Climbers rejoin the group for breakfast.
Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of the mountain, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century and one of the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monasteries in the world. It stands beside the traditional site of the Burning Bush(Exodus 3:1-6).
Drive along the eastern shore of the Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba to the Taba border, with lunch in the Taba area before crossing into Israel. Meet our Israeli representative for a short tour of Eilat, then continue to the Arava (Wadi Araba) border and cross into Jordan. Your Jordanian guide welcomes you in Aqaba before the drive north to Wadi Musa and Petra.
Border fees not included: Israel exit tax (currently about US $35 per person) plus a mandatory border shuttle of about US $2. Subject to change without notice.
Overnight Petra — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Lunch in the Taba area
Licensed guides, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Border assistance in Egypt, Israel, and Jordan
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Jordan · Days 6–7
Day6
Saturday — Petra, the Rose-Red City
The Siq • Treasury • Royal Tombs • Monastery • Amman
Spend the day exploring Petra, one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. Carved from solid rock by the Nabataeans, it flourished as their capital for centuries and lay largely forgotten in the West until 1812.
From the visitor center, an optional horse ride covers the first 800 meters to the entrance of the Siq, the dramatic narrow canyon. A 1.2 km walk through the Siq brings you face to face with the Treasury. Explore the Royal Tombs, the theater carved into the mountainside, the Colonnaded Street, the Byzantine Church, the Great Temple, the Lion Triclinium, the High Place of Sacrifice, and — for the energetic — the great Monastery (Ad Deir).
In the late afternoon, drive north to Amman, Jordan’s capital.
Overnight Amman — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Lunch in Petra
Licensed Jordanian guide, Petra entrance, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day7
Sunday — Into the Promised Land
Madaba • Mount Nebo • Bethany Beyond the Jordan • Allenby Bridge • Tel Aviv
Drive to Madaba, famous for its Byzantine mosaics. In the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, see the 6th-century Madaba Map, the oldest surviving map of the Holy Land.
Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death (Deuteronomy 34:1-6), with breathtaking views across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Pass near Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing (John 1:28), and cross into Israel at the Allenby Bridge — reflecting on Joshua leading the children of Israel into the Promised Land (Joshua 3).
Drive past Jericho and on to the Mediterranean coast and Tel Aviv, Israel’s largest modern city. Check in near the beach and enjoy a free evening.
Border fees not included: Jordan departure tax (currently about US $16 per person). Subject to change without notice.
Overnight Tel Aviv — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed guides, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Border assistance at the Allenby Bridge
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Israel · Days 8–15
Day8
Monday — Jaffa, the Coast & the Valley of Armageddon
Begin in Old Jaffa (Joppa), one of the oldest port cities in the world, where cedars of Lebanon arrived to build Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). Here Peter raised Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-43) and, at the house of Simon the Tanner, received his vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16) — a site marked today by St. Peter’s Church.
Drive north along the coast to Caesarea Maritima(Acts 10:24-48), Roman capital of Judea, where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa(Acts 25–26). See the Roman theater and seaside aqueduct.
Stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-39), then continue to Megiddo — Armageddon(Revelation 16:14-16) — with remains from Solomon’s era (1 Kings 9:15) and its ancient water system.
Cross the Jezreel Valley to Nazareth(Luke 4:16). Take in the view from Mount Precipice, traditional site of Jesus’ rejection (Luke 4:29-30), and, time permitting, visit the Basilica of the Annunciation(Luke 1:26-38). Continue to Cana of Galilee, site of the first miracle (John 2:1-11), and on to Tiberias on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Overnight Sea of Galilee — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed Israeli tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day9
Tuesday — Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights & the Jordan River
Magdala • Galilee Boat Ride • Jesus Boat • Banias • Hula Valley • Yardenit
Begin at Magdala(Matthew 15:39), home of Mary Magdalene, where archaeologists uncovered a first-century town and a synagogue from the time of Jesus’ ministry.
Board a wooden boat and sail the Sea of Galilee as the disciples did, on the waters where Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25) and walked on water (Mark 6:47-52). Dock at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar to see the Ancient Jesus Boat, discovered in 1986, and enjoy a special St. Peter’s Fish lunch.
Drive up to the Golan Heights and Banias — ancient Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13-18) — where Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ. Continue through the Hula Valley and Upper Galilee to Yardenit on the Jordan River, where many choose to be baptized (Matthew 3:13-17).
Overnight Sea of Galilee — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Sea of Galilee boat ride
Special St. Peter’s Fish lunch
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day10
Wednesday — Jesus’ Galilean Ministry & the Dead Sea
Mt. of Beatitudes • Tabgha • Capernaum • Beit She’an • Dead Sea
Mount of Beatitudes — site of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), with Antonio Barluzzi’s octagonal church overlooking the lake.
Tabgha — the Feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21) and the Primacy of Peter (John 21:15-17). See the Church of the Multiplication and its loaves-and-fishes mosaic.
Capernaum — Jesus’ “own town” (Matthew 4:13; 9:1). Stand in the ancient synagogue and at Peter’s house, where Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law (Luke 4:38-40).
Continue to Beit She’an, a city of the Decapolis (Mark 5:20), where the Philistines hung the bodies of Saul and his sons on the city walls (1 Samuel 31:10-12). Drive down the Jordan Valley past Jericho to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to float in its mineral waters or relax at the spa.
Overnight Dead Sea — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Dead Sea spa gift — mineral mud and salt pack, courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Deluxe Room (5-Star) or Standard Room (4-Star) at Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel
Day11
Thursday — Judean Desert to Jerusalem
Masada • Ein Gedi • Qumran • Mount Scopus • Jerusalem
Masada — ascend by cable car to Herod’s fortress, about 1,300 feet above the Dead Sea and the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome.
Ein Gedi — the oasis where David hid from Saul (1 Samuel 23:29–24:22).
Qumran — where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947.
Ascend to Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of the Holy City and a time of prayer. Check in to your hotel within walking distance of the Old City.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees (including Masada cable car), and sightseeing
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day12
Friday — Old Jerusalem & the Way of the Cross
Mount of Olives • Gethsemane • Western Wall Tunnels • Bethesda • Via Dolorosa • Holy Sepulchre
Begin atop the Mount of Olives, place of the Ascension (Acts 1:9-12), looking across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate(Ezekiel 43:1-4). Pass the Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44), then walk the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane(Luke 22:39-46).
Visit the Western Wall and the Western Wall Tunnels, revealing the Second Temple–era foundations of the Temple Mount. Continue to St. Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic (John 5:1-15).
Walk the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, from the traditional Judgment Hall of Pilate to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre(Matthew 27:27–28:10). Enjoy afternoon time in the Old City bazaars, then join evening prayers at the Western Wall before a special Shabbat dinner.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Shabbat Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and Shabbat dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day13
Saturday — Mount Zion, Bethlehem & the Garden Tomb
Upper Room • Jewish Quarter • Ein Karem • Bethlehem • Shepherds’ Field • Garden Tomb
Begin on Mount Zion at the Upper Room, traditional site of the Last Supper (Luke 22:7-20), then visit King David’s Tomb and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Drive through the New City past the Knesset to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist(Luke 1:57-80), and the Church of the Visitation(Luke 1:39-56).
Continue to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity(Luke 2:1-7), then the Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced His birth (Luke 2:8-20). In the afternoon, celebrate the resurrection with prayer at The Garden Tomb(Luke 24:1-7). Farewell dinner at your hotel.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Farewell Dinner included.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast and farewell dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day14
Sunday — Free Time in Jerusalem & Departure
Jerusalem • Ben Gurion Airport
After breakfast, check out by 12 noon and store your luggage at the hotel to enjoy free time before your flight. Both hotels are within walking distance of the Old City — the 5-Star Leonardo Plaza is also close to the center of West Jerusalem.
Revisit favorite holy sites and the Old City bazaars
Airport transfer: Your transfer departs the hotel lobby about 4 hours before your flight. The drive to Ben Gurion International Airport takes 50–60 minutes, and international check-in closes at least 3 hours before departure. No extra transfer charges, any day, any time.
Included Today
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
Transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to Ben Gurion International Airport
Day15
Monday — Arrive Home
Your journey from the Exodus to the empty tomb is complete
If your flight departs Israel in the morning, you’ll arrive home the same day.
If your flight departs at night, you’ll arrive home the following day.
The itinerary may be adjusted to prioritize the safety, security, and comfort of our travelers in response to unforeseen events.
Extensions & pre-tour options: This itinerary can be extended and tailor-made for groups. Popular add-ons include:
Nile Cruise & Sleeper Train2 nights sleeper train + 3 nights Nile cruise
Nile Cruise & Cairo3 nights Nile cruise + 1 night Cairo
Luxor & Aswan2 nights sleeper train + 1 night Luxor + 1 night Aswan
Luxor by Train2 nights sleeper train + 1 night Luxor
Prices are for land packages, per person in U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes. Children’s rates apply to ages 2–12 sharing a room with adult(s). International flights, visa fees, and border taxes not included. No credit card surcharges.
Your Hotels
City
★★★★★ 5-Star Deluxe
★★★★ 4-Star First Class
Cairo2 nights
Ramses Hilton
Barceló Cairo Pyramids
Mt. Sinai1 night
St. Catherine Village, Wadi El Raha
St. Catherine Village, Wadi El Raha
Petra1 night
The Old Village Hotel & Resort
Petra Moon Hotel
Amman1 night
Regency Palace Amman
Grand Palace Amman
Tel Aviv1 night
Herods Tel Aviv
Grand Beach Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee2 nights
Leonardo Plaza Tiberias
Leonardo Club Tiberias
Dead Sea1 night
Enjoy Dead Sea (Deluxe Room)
Enjoy Dead Sea (Standard Room)
Jerusalem3 nights
Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
Grand Court Jerusalem
▶ Egypt▶ Jordan▶ Israel
★★★★★ 5-Star Deluxe Hotels
Cairo (2 nights)Ramses Hilton
Sinai (1 night)St. Catherine Village, Wadi El Raha
Petra (1 night)The Old Village Hotel & Resort
Amman (1 night)Regency Palace Amman Hotel
Tel Aviv (1 night)Herods Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee (2 nights)Leonardo Plaza Tiberias
Dead Sea (1 night)Enjoy Dead Sea — Deluxe Rm
Jerusalem (3 nights)Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
★★★★ 4-Star First Class Hotels
Cairo (2 nights)Barceló Cairo Pyramids
Sinai (1 night)St. Catherine Village, Wadi El Raha
Petra (1 night)Petra Moon Hotel
Amman (1 night)Grand Palace Amman
Tel Aviv (1 night)Grand Beach Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee (2 nights)Leonardo Club Tiberias
Dead Sea (1 night)Enjoy Dead Sea — Standard Rm
Jerusalem (3 nights)Grand Court Jerusalem
Note on border crossing taxes: Israel border tax approx. US $35 + $2 shuttle (Egypt–Israel); Jordan border tax approx. US $16 (Jordan–Israel). These are not included in tour rates and are subject to change.
Prices are per person in USD, based on double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes (land package only).
Children’s rates apply ages 2–12 sharing a room with adults.
Single supplement rates shown per room. International flights not included.
Border crossing taxes not included (see note above).
Private Tour Supplement
The Israel portion of this tour can be operated privately with a dedicated car and guide/driver on the same departure dates. Supplements are added to the per-person tour price and vary by the number of travelers in your party.
Travelers
2026 Supplement (per person)
1
$6,845
2
$3,092
3
$1,841
4
$1,338
5
$938
6
$671
7
$510
8
$363
9
$249
10
$207
Interested in a private tour? Contact us and we’ll confirm your private supplement.
Package Details
What’s Included
Included in Your Tour
Arrival transfer at Cairo International Airport and departure transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport
12 nights in your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class hotels
2 Cairo
1 Sinai
1 Petra
1 Amman
1 Tel Aviv
2 Galilee
1 Dead Sea
3 Jerusalem
Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotels
4 lunches: Cairo, Taba, Petra, and a St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee
11 days of guided touring with licensed English-speaking guides — Egyptologists in Egypt, Jordanian Ministry of Tourism guides in Jordan, and Israeli Ministry of Tourism guides specializing in Christian sites
Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
All entrance fees and sightseeing per itinerary, including Petra and the Masada cable car
Sea of Galilee boat ride and Dead Sea spa gift
Porterage at airports and hotels
No added fees for credit card payment
Not Included
International airfare (we’re happy to help)
Visa and entry fees — U.S. and Canadian travelers can prepay the Egypt visa through us to skip the lines
A note about tipping: Your guides and drivers work hard to make this the journey of a lifetime, and much of their income comes from the generosity of the travelers they serve. We recommend:
$7+Tour guide — per person, per touring day
$5+Driver — per person, per touring day
OptionalHotel & restaurant staff, at your discretion
Three Nations. One Story of Redemption.
2026 & 2027 departures • From $4,019 per person • No credit card surcharges
U.S. and Canadian travelers need an Egypt visa, which we can arrange for you in advance so you skip the lines on arrival. Entry requirements for Jordan and Israel (including Israel’s ETA-IL electronic travel authorization) depend on your passport — our team will confirm what you need when you book. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date.
How do the border crossings work?
You cross by land three times: from Egypt into Israel at Taba, from Israel into Jordan at the Arava (Wadi Araba) crossing, and from Jordan back into Israel at the Allenby Bridge. Our representatives meet you on each side and assist you through. Border taxes are paid locally and are not included in the tour price.
Do I have to climb Mount Sinai?
No — the pre-dawn climb is entirely optional. It takes several hours on rocky paths and the final 750 steps, so it’s best for travelers in good physical condition. A camel can carry you about two-thirds of the way. Those who stay behind rejoin the group for breakfast and the visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery.
How much walking is involved?
Expect plenty of walking, often on uneven ground. Petra is the most demanding day, with several miles on foot, and Jerusalem’s Old City has many steps and cobblestones. If you have difficulty walking longer distances, please contact us before booking.
What should I wear and pack?
Many holy sites require modest dress covering shoulders and knees. Bring broken-in walking shoes, sun protection, warm layers for the Sinai (nights are cold, especially for the climb), and a swimsuit for the Dead Sea.
Can our church group book this tour together?
Absolutely. This itinerary can be tailor-made for church groups, with group pricing and custom departure dates. We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance. Request group pricing.
How do I book?
Use the request form below or call 1-800-933-4421 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM PST). A Travel Expert will confirm availability, deposit, and payment details. There are no added fees for credit card payment.
Groups & Inquiries
Join a Departure or Create Your Own Group
Traveling solo, as a couple, a family, or a church group — we’ll make your journey through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel seamless and spiritually meaningful.
10 Days / 7 NightsDeparts Saturday, arrives Sunday
Small Groups12–48 travelers, or go private
5-Star or 4-StarYour choice of hotel class
From $2,319Per person, land package
Footsteps of Christ Holy Land Tour
Travel on a Christian Tour of Israel
Trace the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus on a fully guided journey through the Holy Land. From the ancient streets of Nazareth and the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the Mount of Beatitudes, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, every day brings the pages of Scripture to life.
Your guides are licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and bring a deep understanding of the Bible and Christian history to every site — and unlike many tours that offer only half-day touring, ours are full-day small-group experiences.
Tour departs Saturday from the U.S. and arrives Sunday in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Exclusive Christian itinerary, designed and operated by our own experts
Full-day small-group touring — or travel privately (contact us)
7 nights in your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class hotels
Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene, and its first-century synagogue
Wooden-boat sail on the Sea of Galilee
Renewal of baptism at Yardenit on the Jordan River
A night at the Dead Sea with complimentary spa products
Daily Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner
Special St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee
English-speaking guides certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
Airport transfers included on any day, at any time
No added fees for credit card payment
Day by Day
Your 10-Day Holy Land Itinerary
The most comprehensive Christian itinerary in the Holy Land, centered on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Day1
Saturday — Depart for Israel
Your pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible begins
Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Israel, the Land of the Bible.
Flights for your tour: Book our land package and we’ll be happy to help you with flights. Prefer to book your own? No problem — we’ll coordinate your arrival and departure airport transfers, included at no extra cost.
Optional pre-tour night in Tel Aviv: To ease jet lag, consider arriving one day early (on Saturday instead of Sunday) so you start the tour rested. Enjoy the Mediterranean promenade or explore Tel Aviv at your own pace. The option includes airport transfer and one night with breakfast and dinner at the Renaissance Tel Aviv or the Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel. Let us know when booking and a Travel Expert will quote and confirm it for you.
Day2
Sunday — Welcome to Israel
Ben Gurion Airport • Tel Aviv
Welcome to Israel! On arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport you’ll be met by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel’s vibrant modern city, just steps from the ancient port of Jaffa.
Your hotel sits near the Mediterranean shore and close to the city center, with its lively beachfront promenade of shops, restaurants, and cafés. If time allows, stroll through Neve Tzedek, one of Tel Aviv’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods.
Overnight Tel Aviv — Dinner included.
Included Today
Meet & assist and transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel
Dinner at your hotel
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day3
Monday — Jaffa, the Coast & the Valley of Armageddon
Begin in Old Jaffa (Joppa), one of the oldest port cities in the world, where cedars of Lebanon arrived to build Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). Here Peter raised Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-43) and, while staying at the house of Simon the Tanner, received his vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16) — a site marked today by St. Peter’s Church. Enjoy sweeping views of the Tel Aviv shoreline from the Jaffa hilltop.
Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima(Acts 10:24-48), Roman capital of Judea and a center of early Christianity. Explore the Roman theater and aqueduct where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa before sailing to Rome (Acts 25-26).
Stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-39), with panoramic views over Haifa Bay and the Jezreel Valley. Continue to Megiddo — Armageddon(Revelation 16:14-16) — and explore remains from Solomon’s era (1 Kings 9:15), including its remarkable ancient water system.
Cross the Jezreel Valley to Nazareth(Luke 1:26; Luke 4:16), the hometown of Jesus. Take in the view from Mount Precipice, traditional site of His rejection by the people of Nazareth (Luke 4:29-30), and, time permitting, visit the Basilica of the Annunciation(Luke 1:26-38). Continue to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).
Arrive at the Sea of Galilee and check in to your hotel in Tiberias, right on the lakeshore — perfect for an evening walk along the water.
Overnight Sea of Galilee — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day4
Tuesday — Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights & the Jordan River
Magdala • Galilee Boat Ride • Jesus Boat • Banias • Hula Valley • Yardenit
Begin at Magdala(Matthew 15:39), home of Mary Magdalene. Explore a first-century Jewish town and the oldest excavated synagogue in the Galilee from the time of Jesus’ ministry — a place where He very likely taught.
Board a wooden boat and sail the Sea of Galilee as the disciples did 2,000 years ago, on the waters where Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25), walked on water (Mark 6:47-52), and, after His resurrection, told the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat before making them breakfast on the shore (John 21).
Dock at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar to see the Ancient Jesus Boat, a 2,000-year-old fishing boat discovered in 1986 and dating to the time of Jesus and His disciples. Enjoy a special St. Peter’s Fish lunch by the lake.
Drive up to the Golan Heights and visit Banias — ancient Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27) — where Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ and Jesus declared, “On this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18).
Continue through the Hula Valley and Upper Galilee, returning to the lake to visit Yardenit on the Jordan River. Many travelers choose to be immersed in the waters where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove (Matthew 3:13-17).
Overnight Sea of Galilee — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Sea of Galilee boat ride
Special St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day5
Wednesday — Jesus’ Galilean Ministry & the Dead Sea
Mt. of Beatitudes • Tabgha • Capernaum • Beit She’an • Dead Sea
Today we visit the heart of Jesus’ early ministry around the Sea of Galilee:
Mount of Beatitudes — site of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). See the octagonal Church of the Beatitudes by architect Antonio Barluzzi and its sweeping views over the lake.
Tabgha — site of the Feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21) and the Primacy of Peter (John 21:15-17). See the Church of the Multiplication and its famous 5th-century loaves-and-fishes mosaic.
Capernaum — Jesus’ home base during His ministry (Matthew 4:13; Mark 1:21-28). Walk among the ruins of the ancient synagogue and see the site of Peter’s house, where Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law (Luke 4:38-40).
Journey south to Beit She’an, one of the finest archaeological sites in Israel and a city of the Decapolis (Mark 5:20), where the Philistines hung the bodies of Saul and his sons on the city walls (1 Samuel 31:10-12). Continue down the Jordan Valley past Jericho to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.
At the Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel you’ll receive complimentary Dead Sea mud and salt spa products. Float in the mineral-rich water, relax at the pool, or book an optional spa treatment.
Overnight Dead Sea — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Dead Sea spa gift — mineral mud and salt pack, courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel
Deluxe Room (5-Star) or Standard Room (4-Star) at Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel
Day6
Thursday — Judean Desert to Jerusalem
Masada • Ein Gedi • Qumran • Mount Scopus • Jerusalem
Masada — ascend by cable car to King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, rising some 1,300 feet above the Dead Sea. Explore the first-century synagogue, Herod’s palaces and bathhouse, and the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome.
Ein Gedi — the desert oasis where David hid from Saul (1 Samuel 23:29–24:22) and where several Psalms are set.
Qumran — where the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Scriptures, were discovered in 1947.
Ascend through the Judean Desert to the Golden City of Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for a breathtaking panorama of the Holy City — a moving moment for prayer and reflection. Check in to your hotel, within walking distance of the Old City.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees (including Masada cable car), and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day7
Friday — Old Jerusalem & the Way of the Cross
Mount of Olives • Gethsemane • Western Wall Tunnels • Bethesda • Via Dolorosa • Holy Sepulchre
Begin atop the Mount of Olives, where the Lord ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9-12), looking across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate(Ezekiel 43:1-4). Pass the Pater Noster Church, where tradition places Jesus’ teaching of the Lord’s Prayer, and visit Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44).
Walk the Palm Sunday Road down to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and was strengthened by an angel before His arrest (Mark 14:32; Luke 22:39-46), among olive trees of remarkable age.
Visit the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, and descend into the Western Wall Tunnels to see the massive foundations of the Temple Mount from the time of Jesus. Continue to St. Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic (John 5:1-15).
Walk the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, from Station 2 at the Church of the Flagellation to Station 14 inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre(Matthew 27–28).
Spend the afternoon exploring the colorful bazaars of the Old City, then join evening prayers at the Western Wall before returning to your hotel for a special Shabbat dinner.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Shabbat Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and Shabbat dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day8
Saturday — Mount Zion, Bethlehem & the Garden Tomb
Upper Room • Jewish Quarter • Ein Karem • Bethlehem • Shepherds’ Field • Garden Tomb
Begin on Mount Zion at the Upper Room, traditional site of the Last Supper (Luke 22:7-20), then visit King David’s Tomb and walk through the Jewish Quarter.
Drive through the New City past the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament) to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist(Luke 1:57-80), who prepared the way of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3). Visit the Church of the Visitation, commemorating Mary’s visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56).
Continue to Bethlehem, where Joseph traveled with Mary and where Jesus was born (Luke 2:1-7). Visit the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, and the Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced His birth (Luke 2:8-20).
In the afternoon, celebrate the resurrection of Christ with a time of prayer at The Garden Tomb(Luke 24:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15). End the day with a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Overnight Jerusalem — Breakfast and Farewell Dinner included.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast and farewell dinner at your hotel
Licensed tour guide, entrance fees, and sightseeing per itinerary
Your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class accommodations
Day9
Sunday — Free Time in Jerusalem & Departure
Jerusalem • Ben Gurion Airport
After breakfast, check out by 12 noon and leave your luggage in the hotel’s storage room to enjoy free time in Jerusalem before your flight. Both hotels are within walking distance of the Old City — the 5-Star Leonardo Plaza is also close to the center of West Jerusalem.
Ideas for your free time:
Revisit favorite holy sites and the Old City bazaars
Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust
The Davidson Center archaeological park at the southern foot of the Temple Mount
The Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Ben Yehuda Street and the Mahane Yehuda Market for shopping and authentic Jerusalem food
Airport transfer: Your transfer departs the hotel lobby about 4 hours before your flight. The drive to Ben Gurion International Airport takes 50–60 minutes, and international flights require check-in at least 3 hours before departure. No extra transfer charges, any day, any time.
Included Today
Full Israeli buffet breakfast at your hotel
Transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to Ben Gurion International Airport
Day10
Monday — Arrive Home
Your Holy Land journey complete
If your flight departs Israel in the morning, you’ll arrive home the same day.
If your flight departs at night, you’ll arrive home the following day.
Extend your journey: Add a 3-day Eilat extension on the Red Sea or a Jordan & Petra tour from Israel. Ask us when booking.
The itinerary may be adjusted to prioritize the safety, security, and comfort of our travelers in response to unforeseen events.
2026 & 2027 Departures
Rates & Departure Dates
Prices are for land packages, per person in U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes. Children’s rates apply to ages 2–12 sharing a room with adult(s). International flights not included. No credit card surcharges.
★★★★★ 5-Star Deluxe
Tel Aviv · 1 night
Herods Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee · 2 nights
Leonardo Plaza Tiberias
Dead Sea · 1 night
Enjoy Dead Sea (Deluxe Room)
Jerusalem · 3 nights
Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
★★★★ 4-Star First Class
Tel Aviv · 1 night
Grand Beach Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee · 2 nights
Leonardo Club Tiberias
Dead Sea · 1 night
Enjoy Dead Sea (Standard Room)
Jerusalem · 3 nights
Grand Court Jerusalem
★★★★★ 5-Star Deluxe Hotels
Tel Aviv (1 night)Herods Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee (2 nights)Leonardo Plaza Tiberias
Dead Sea (1 night)Enjoy Dead Sea — Deluxe Rm
Jerusalem (3 nights)Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem
★★★★ 4-Star First Class Hotels
Tel Aviv (1 night)Grand Beach Tel Aviv
Sea of Galilee (2 nights)Leonardo Club Tiberias
Dead Sea (1 night)Enjoy Dead Sea — Standard Rm
Jerusalem (3 nights)Grand Court Jerusalem
Prices are per person in USD, based on double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes (land package only).
Children’s rates apply ages 2–12 sharing a room with adults.
Single supplement rates shown per room. Flights not included.
Private Tour Supplement
This tour can also be operated privately with a dedicated car and guide/driver on the same departure dates (Israel portion only). Supplements are added to the per-person tour price and vary by the number of travelers in your party.
Travelers
2026 Supplement (per person)
2027 Supplement (per person)
1
$6,845
$7,434
2
$3,092
$3,350
3
$1,841
$1,988
4
$1,338
$1,441
5
$938
$1,005
6
$671
$715
7
$510
$539
8
$363
$380
9
$249
$259
10
$207
$210
Interested in a private tour? Contact us and we’ll confirm your private supplement.
Package Details
What’s Included
Included in Your Tour
Meet & assist with transfers on arrival and departure at Ben Gurion International Airport
Small-group touring for 12–48 participants
7 nights in your choice of 5-Star Deluxe or 4-Star First Class hotels
1 night Tel Aviv
2 nights Sea of Galilee
1 night Dead Sea
3 nights Jerusalem
Daily full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner, plus a St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee
6 full days of touring with a Ministry of Tourism–certified, English-speaking guide specializing in Christian and biblical sites
Private air-conditioned motor coach with a dedicated driver
All entrance fees and sightseeing per itinerary — including Caesarea, the Jesus Boat Museum, Yardenit, Beit She’an, Masada, and the Garden Tomb
Sea of Galilee boat ride
Dead Sea spa gift of mineral mud and salt, courtesy of Enjoy Dead Sea Hotel
Porterage at airports and hotels
No added fees for credit card payment
Not Included
International airfare (we’re happy to help)
Lunches, except the St. Peter’s Fish lunch
Tips for guide, driver, and hotel/restaurant staff
Personal expenses and meals not listed
Optional pre-tour night and tour extensions
A note about tipping: Your guide and driver work hard to make your pilgrimage unforgettable, and much of their income comes from the generosity of the travelers they serve. We recommend:
$7+Tour guide — per person, per touring day
$5+Driver — per person, per touring day
OptionalHotel & restaurant staff, at your discretion
Ready to Walk Where Jesus Walked?
2026 & 2027 departures • From $2,319 per person • No credit card surcharges
The land package includes airport transfers, 7 nights’ hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast and dinner, a St. Peter’s Fish lunch, all entrance fees per the itinerary, a Ministry of Tourism–certified guide, a private air-conditioned motor coach, and porterage. International flights, lunches, and tips are not included.
Do I need a visa to visit Israel?
U.S. and Canadian citizens currently need an approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) applied for online before travel, but not a visa, for tourist visits. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure from Israel. Citizens of other countries should check requirements with the Israeli embassy or consulate.
How much walking is involved? Is this tour suitable for seniors?
Most days include 2 or more miles of walking, often on uneven ground, steps, and cobblestones — especially in Jerusalem’s Old City. Many of our travelers are seniors and do wonderfully. If you have difficulty walking longer distances, please contact us before booking; a private tour at a gentler pace is also available.
Can I be baptized in the Jordan River on this tour?
Yes. On Day 4 we visit Yardenit on the Jordan River, which offers changing rooms and white baptismal robes for rent or purchase. Baptism is entirely optional — let us know when booking if it is important to your group.
What should I wear?
Many holy sites require modest dress covering shoulders and knees for both men and women. Bring comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, sun protection, a light layer for cool evenings, and a swimsuit for the Dead Sea.
Can our church group book this tour together?
Absolutely. We organize Holy Land pilgrimages for congregations of every size, with group pricing, custom departure dates, and private-tour options. We recommend booking group departures 6–12 months in advance. Request group pricing.
How do I book?
Use the request form below or call 1-800-933-4421 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM PST). A Holy Land Travel Expert will confirm availability, deposit, and payment details. There are no added fees for credit card payment.
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