Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. 

You will pass through Israel’s immigration, gather your luggage, and be greeted by a Philip’s House representative. Look for the smiling face holding the Philip’s House sign! 

You will spend the night at David's Harp Hotel in Netanya on the Mediterranean Sea. This is near the spot where Jonah set out on his ill-fated adventure, where Peter saw a vision that changed history (Acts 15), and later met the Roman General Cornelius.

After breakfast, you will begin traveling to Galilee, the home country of Jesus.

On your way, stop at the ruins Caesarea Maritima, the home of Cornelius, the house of Philip, and the prison of Paul. 

Tour Old Nazareth with Pastor Salim Salash. This congregation of Arab-Israelis is called Home of Jesus the King Church. They are committed to blessing Israel and serving the Jewish community near them. Salim grew up in the old city of Jesus’ childhood. Visit his favorite spice shop. Hear his vision for ministry from Israeli Arabs to Jews.

Experience Nazareth Village an open-air museum that reconstructs and reenacts village life in the Galilee in the time of Jesus.

Tonight you will be staying at the new David's Harp Hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee and directly across the street from Capernaum the hometown of Jesus. 

Optional: a dawn climb of Mount Arbel where Jesus often climbed and prayed.

Discover the newly unearthed archaeological site of Beitsaida, home of Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathaniel. 

Walk through Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus.

The Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus drew from the local scenery to illustrate the Sermon on the Mount.

Enjoy St Peter’s Fish Restaurant in Migdal. (Lunch is at your own cost.)

Explore the Sea of Galilee with a boat cruise on the water where Jesus walked.

Experience a boat from the days of Jesus at the Ginasaur Boat Museum.

Stand at the threshold of a synagogue where Jesus taught at the Magdala village, home of Mary Magdalene. 

Step into the Jordan River to experience baptism at the Yardenit Baptismal site. 

Return to David's Harp Hotel for dinner and your rest on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Today we see the grand vision of Jesus for regional transformation. 

You are invited on an optional dawn hike along a natural trail on the waterfront of the Sea of Galilee, between Capernaum and the site where Jesus called Peter to follow him.

Journey an hour north to Caesarea Philippi and touch the red bedrock where Peter stood, see the literal Gates of Hell, and the spiritual significance of announcing on this spot the church--the "called out ones." 

Take in the 4,000-year-old Gates of Dan, where Abraham took his 318 servants to defeat physical and spiritual forces and how his story connects with Jesus' story.

Hike the rapids of Banias Falls, that inspired King David to write Psalm 42 and later Jesus would walk on his way up to Mount Hermon, the place of the Transfiguration.

Ascend to Sussita one of the Ten Cities of the Decapolis. Take in not just the vista of the Sea of Galilee, but also understand Jesus' vision to overcome demonic powers in Galilee and to bring his kingdom over generations in Galilee. Imagine what he can do in your city.

Return to David's Harp Hotel for dinner and rest.

Descend with Joshua, David, John the Baptist and Jesus into the desert. Discover how the desert strips everything away to see God.

See the world's best-preserved Roman city ruins at Beit She'an, renowned for its well-preserved Roman and Byzantine ruins, including a grand theater, public baths, and a stunning archaeological site.

See the desert monastery of Qumran, located near the Dead Sea. Here, the Dead Sea Scrolls were prepared and later discovered. John the Baptist was familiar with this place.

En Gedi, a beautiful desert oasis near the Dead Sea, is where King David hid from Saul, the ibex deer helped him to write Psalm 42, while he hid in the cave under the waterfall.

Experience luxury and relaxation at David Resort & Spa, a premier Dead Sea retreat offering world-class amenities, stunning sea views, therapeutic mineral-rich pools, and rejuvenating spa treatments.

Enjoy floating in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. It's fun!

Scale Masada in a gondola and explore King Herod's desert fortress. Built as an opulent palace to defend against Cleopatra’s armies, it was used by Jewish fighters in their last stand against the Romans in AD 73 or 74.

Travel to Ashdod, one of the five cities of the Philistines. Also known as "Azotus", this is the place where Samson pulled down the temple of Dagon, Jonah was buried, and Philip landed. It's home to one of Israel's leading messianic congregations.

Join the Beit Hallel Congregation for their Shabbat Service with Pastor Israel Pochtar. This congregation has started 7 other churches in biblical Judah and does remarkable humanitarian work with refugees coming to Israel on Alyiah.

Enjoy the Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Ashdod, a luxurious beachfront retreat offering elegant accommodations, gourmet dining, and stunning Mediterranean Sea views.

Visit the Nova Festival site and pay our respects to those affected by the October 7, 2023 attack.

See the Burnt Car Memorial, where hundreds of cars were left unclaimed by those murdered in the terror attack.

Visit Sderot, a resilient town that has long faced challenges, and gain a unique perspective overlooking Gaza and meet Pastor Michael Beener and the congregation at City of Life. Feel the healing work of believers in Messiah in the land.

Stop at the Valley of Elah where David won a victory over Goliath and pray for the people of Israel.

Tonight you are checking into the Lady Stern Hotel. You are steps away from the flavors of Mahane Yehuda Market and a 30-minute walk to the Old City of Jerusalem.

Take in Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives Rehavam Overlook, then follow the triumphal route of Jesus down the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane.

Step into Dominus Flevit, the church commemorating where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.

Walk the Palm Sunday route down to the Garden of Gethsemane, in a private garden among ancient olive trees (Matthew 26:36-56). 

Enter Jerusalem through the Lion's Gate. Visit the Crusader-era St. Anne's Church, known for its extraordinary acoustics, near the Pool of Bethesda. 

Step into the Upper Room where Jesus hosted the first communion and visit the Tomb of David on the lower floor. 

Walk through the Jewish Quarter and see the Golden Menorah prepared for the Third Temple. See the Cardo Romano, a marketplace Jesus would have used.

Peer over the railing to look at the Broad Wall built by the leadership of Nehemiah and his team of volunteers.

Experience the history of Jerusalem at the Davidson Center and sit on the Southern Steps where Jesus taught.

Pray at the Western Wall.

Dinner and overnight at Lady Stern Hotel.

Enter into the Jerusalem that Abraham and David knew in the excavations of The City of David.

Take in the sweeping outlook of Jerusalem, then walk through the ruins of David’s palace, past walls Abraham saw, the city Solomon and the prophets knew, and then choose your adventure.

For the adventurous: choose Hezekiah's Tunnel. Bring a flashlight, and shoes and clothes that can get wet. The water will come up to your knees. This is the water course chiseled out during the days of Senacharib’s threat to Jerusalem. 

For those who want to keep dry, take the dry Canaanite era tunnel.

See the Pool of Siloam where Jesus sent the blind man to wash his eyes to be cleansed.

See the Dead Sea scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and watch your imagination come alive with the Model of Jesus’ Jerusalem at the Israel Museum.

Ponder God’s plan for Israel at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.

Insert yourself into the story of modern Israel at the Friends of Zion Museum. Some report that this is one of the most powerful places they have visited in the land.

Dinner and overnight at Lady Stern Hotel Jerusalem

Today is your last day in Jerusalem. "If I forget you Jerusalem..." the Psalmist wrote so we will open our heart to God's love for the Holy City (Psalm 137:5). 

Today is a day to absorb the words, "For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity." Psalm 102:14.

Visit the Garden Tomb and its realistic depiction of a first-century grave and experience communion as never before.

Step into the Church of the Holy Sepulcher built around the Golgotha Hill where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Today, seven church denominations oversee the building, showing its significance to believers.

Enjoy some free time shopping and exploring in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Reflect on your journey with a celebration dinner in a local restaurant and transport to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure. Please consult with your tour host for airport departure time.

You now have social media friends in Israel. A part of yourself is left in the Holy Land. You want to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and go back one day soon.

You need to arrive at the airport 3 hours before your departure time for immigration processing. 

You now have social media friends in Israel. You've left a part of yourself in the Holy Land. You want to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and go back one day soon.

Thanks to the time zone, you will arrive home on the same day!