Israel

Apr 4 MON Depart Atlanta - Fly Tel Aviv

Apr 5 TUE Arrive Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, you will be met by TUTKU representative with a “Fairview CHURCH– TUTKU” sign. After collecting our luggage we will head to meet our Tour Guide thereafter drive to the Hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight. (D)

Apr 6 WED Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Mt. Tabor – Tiberias
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Caesarea, a large city port, built by Herod the Great to honor Roman Caesar Augustus. His city included a theater, a hippodrome, and an aqueduct system stretching from the springs of Mt. Carmel to Caesarea. The book of Acts refers to Caesarea as the city Peter visited (Acts 10). Continue to Mt. Carmel where we visit the Carmelite Monastery of Muhraka to survey the site where God caused Elijah to defeat the priests of Ba’al and a wonderful view of the Jezreel Valley. On to Megiddo where archaeologists uncovered 20 civilizations built one upon another. At this site, King Solomon built his vast stables and, in 609 BC, good King Josiah died in battle. Drive to Mt. Tabor. Take a taxi to the top of the mountain and visit the Church of the Transfiguration. Enjoy an outstanding view of the Jezreel Valley where the battle of Deborah and the Canaanites took place (Judges 5). Continue on to the Sea of Galilee area for dinner & overnight. (B,D)

Apr 7 THU Hazor, Dan, Banias/Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights
Today travel north to visit Hazor, the largest Old Testament site in Israel (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We will then proceed to Dan, on the northern border of the biblical kingdom of Israel. There we will walk to one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and visit the extensive excavations. A short drive will take us to Banias/Caesarea Philippi, the place where Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ (Matt 16:16). From there drive up on to the Golan Heights and view into Syria (if local conditions permit). Time permitting visit Katzrin where there is a well– preserved Synagogue and reconstructed houses. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias. (B,D)

Apr 8 FRI             Sea of Galilee, Jesus’ Ministries , Sepphoris, Nazareth
Early Start - Begin our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, visit he first century fishing boat that is now in a museum and continue on to the well-preserved, first century A.D. synagogue at Magdala and the excavations.  We will continue on to visit the Mt. Of Beatitudes then Capernaum, Jesus’ “home” for a good portion of his earthly ministry.  Visit Corazim with its reconstructed synagogue. Proceed to Sepphoris, 3 miles north of Nazareth with its beautiful mosaic floors continue and visit Nazareth Village then passing Mount Precipice  with the magnificent view of the Jezreel Valley  where Naboth had his vineyard that was coveted by the Israelite King Ahab. Return to Tiberias for dinner & overnight. (B,D)

Apr 9 SAT           Jericho, Jordan River - Jerusalem
Start our day driving South to Beit Shean (I Samuel 31:10) to view the expansive excavations taking place at this ancient Roman Decapolis city. Continue south down the Jordan Valley and visit Old Testament Jericho where the “walls came tumbling down.” End our day at the Jordan River near where the Israelites entered the land of Canaan and where John was baptizing, continue  through the Judean hills to the City of Jerusalem for Dinner and overnight. (B.D)

Apr 10 SUN Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran
Drive east, from Jerusalem to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Thereafter drive to Masada, a natural fortress with majestic ruins overlooking the Dead Sea. Take a cable car to the top of the plateau for a tour. Jewish zealots held the rock for several months in 73AD under siege by the 10th Roman legion. The Romans finally took the fortress by way of a massive attack ramp. The camps and other fortifications that encircle the mesa constitute the most complete Roman siege works to have survived to the present day. Then, drive back North – stop at Kalia Beach on the Dead Sea for a possible float in the water. Continue to Jerusalem Dinner and overnight. (B.D )

Apr 11 MON Mt. Of Olives, Gethsemane, Old City, Holy Sepulcher, Garden Tomb
We begin our day with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives. As we walk down the mount, stop at Dominus Flevit, the church that commemorates Jesus weeping over Jerusalem, and the Garden of Gethsemane—the site of Jesus’ Passion.  We will view of the Kidron Valley. Afterwards enter the Old City at the Lion’s Gate.  We will visit St. Anne’s Church and Pools of Bethesda continuing on the Via Dolorosa to Umariyah Boys’ School for a view of Temple Mount and then to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher—the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. End our day at the Garden Tomb and Gordon’s Calvary.  Dinner & overnight. (B,D)

Apr 12 TUE Bethlehem, Herodium, Mt Zion, Western Wall
Start our day and drive to Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity and have some time for shopping. Drive to the Herodium, the palace/fortress where Herod the Great was eventually buried and then return to Jerusalem to Mt. Zion to visit the room of the last supper and King David tomb. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to view the holiest site for Judaism the Western (wailing) Wall. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Dinner & overnight (B,D)

Apr 13 WED City of David, Wohl Museum, Yad Vashem, Israel Museum
We start our day at the City of David where we will visit Warren’s Shaft, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, and the Pool of Siloam. Be sure to bring a flashlight and water shoes to walk through the tunnel. Anyone wanting to stay dry can walk through the dry Canaanite Tunnel. Continue to the Wohl museum. Then drive to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Museum.  Afterwards, continue on to visit the Israel Museum where we will see the model of Second Temple Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and archaeological highlights of the Israel Museum. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 14 THU Departure
You will be transferred to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport for your flight back home. End of our services.

• Roundtrip international air from Atlanta- estimated cost based on 2026 prices- prices may change for 2027.
• 1 night at the Prima City Hotel in Tel Aviv
• 3 Nights at the Emily hotel in Tiberias
• 5 Nights at the Prima Royale Jerusalem
• Daily breakfasts
• 9 Dinners at the hotels
• Airport assistance
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Boat tour Sea of Galilee
• English Speaking, bible-oriented tour guide during all touring days and transfers
• Entry fees to the sites and museums
• Service charges and local taxes
• Personal Headsets

• All personal expenses
• Travel Health Insurance
• Lunches and drinks and all dinners
• Tips to guide and driver