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! 

Please advise Philip’s House of your arrival time to ensure we can meet and transport you to your hotel. There will be an arrival time for most arriving tour members. If your arrival is outside of this arrival time, extra charges for transportation may apply. Talk with Philip’s House for more details.

You will spend the night at David's Harp Galilee Resort.

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

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

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

Walk through Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus. See the synagogue where he worshipped and the ruins of the house of Peter's mother-in-law where the disabled man was lowered through the roof.

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

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

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.

From Mount Bental take in breath-taking views of Mount Hermon, where Jesus was transfigured, where Moses stood in the Promised Land, and the mountain where Elijah the prophet gave counsel to the Messiah about the cross.

David’s Harp Galilee Resort welcomes you back for another evening of rest and relaxation.

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

Tour Old Nazareth with Pastor Saleem 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. Saleem grew up in the old city of Jesus’ childhood. Visit his favorite spice shop. Hear his vision for ministry from Israeli Arabs to Jews.

Tonight the David's Harp Hotel in Galilee will welcome you for a restful night's sleep.

See Tel Shiloh or Ancient Shiloh Israel’s religious heart before Jerusalem. The Tabernacle stood here for 369 years. With engaging technology, you can almost see Samuel and David walking by and smell the incense burning on the altar.

Your trip to Jerusalem is called an "aliyah" or ascent upward because Jerusalem is 2,474 feet above Sea Level. Factor in the depth of the Dead Sea at 1,300 feet below Sea Level and Jerusalem stands 3,774 feet above the lowest point of the land. 

The Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) were written to be sung on your way up.

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.

Tonight you will be staying at the Dan Panorama Hotel. From here you may walk to the Jaffa Gate or to the Mamilla Mall for upscale shopping in an open-air environment.

Ascend to the Temple Mount, a massive platform constructed by Kind Herod, where once the Temples of Solomon and Zerubbabel stood. On the Foundation Stone, Abraham offered Isaac, David stopped the plague with his intercession, Solomon prayed at the dedication and fire fell, the Babylonians and Romans demolished, and Jesus taught. One day He will return through the Eastern Gate.

Pray at the Western Wall and touch the stones that made the disciples marvel.

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

Enter into the Jerusalem that Abraham and David knew in the excavations of the City of David. Take in the sweeping outlook of Jerusalem and a movie that reviews the story of the destruction and rebuilding of Jerusalem over many centuries. Next walk through the ruins of David's palace, past walls Abraham saw, the city Solomon and the prophets knew.

For the adventurous: choose to walk Hezekiah's Tunnel. Bring a flashlight, 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 Canaanite era tunnel.

The Dan Panorama Hotel will be waiting for you at the end of your day.

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

Step into the olive groves of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before his arrest and surrendered to the Father's will.

Take a bus transfer for easy walking to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Today 7 different church bodies oversee the building, showing it's significance to believers.

Meet Deanna Dolan, and hear her gripping testimony of conversion from Islam to Jesus Christ.

Science has researched the Shroud of Turin more than any human-made object. See the evidence for the burial and resurrection of Jesus at Notre Dame. Take in the stunning view of Jerusalem.

Enjoy a stunning view of Jerusalem and fine dining at the Notre Dame Restaurant near the New Gate. (Dinner is at your expense.)

You'll spend another peaceful night at the Dan Panorama Hotel.

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

Visit the Nova Festival site and, to 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.

Drive to the seaside city of Ashdod to join the Beit Hallel Congregation for their Shabbat Service.

Enjoy dinner in the city of Ashdod .

The Dan Panorama Hotel will be waiting for you with open arms.

Today we follow Jesus into the desert.

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.

Scale Masada with the Romans if you are up to the challenge or ride the gondola to the top of Masada, the desert fortress of King Herod.

Take in your first view of the Dead Sea at Kalia Beach. Have a float in the Dead Sea if you want something fun!

Your accommodations at the Dan Panorama Hotel will be waiting for you.

Today, you are free to explore the city of Jerusalem.

You will have a map, and recommendations of shops, restaurants, museums, and sites.

Spend the day shopping or meditating!

In the evening, explore underground around the Temple Mount with the Great Stone Route tunnel tour. This is the closest access to the Holy of Holies.

Your convenient accommodation is at the Dan Panorama Hotel.

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

Consult with your Tour Guide to confirm your departure time from the hotel.

Leave Friends in Israel and Go Home to Greater Influence

You now have 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.