Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Meet your guide and driver for the tour before transferring to the hotel for dinner and overnight.  

Lodging: 

Olive Tree Hotel

23 St George St Royal Plaza 

Jerusalem, Israel 97200 

Phone: +972 25 410410 

https://olivetreehotel.co.il/english.html

Begin the day with a visit to the Temple Mount, the site of the first headquarters of the Templar Knights. Please note that entrance is permitted but depends on current local security regulations. The entrance to the mosque is only permitted to Muslims. Afterwards explore the newly excavated Western Wall Tunnels. Continue to the Temple Institute. The Temple Institute is dedicated to all aspects of the Divine commandment for Israel to build a house for God's presence, the Holy Temple, on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. In the late afternoon visit the Tower of David Museum, where are Crusader castle was built in the French feudal style, including knight's halls, arches, and defensive walls, which were surrounded by a moat. The crusaders gave the citadel its current size and dimension. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Jerusalem. After dinner: Sound and Light Show Tower of David. 

Lodging:

Olive Tree Hotel

23 St George St Royal Plaza 

Jerusalem, Israel 97200 

Phone: +972 25 410410 

https://olivetreehotel.co.il/english.html

After breakfast, drive to Mount of Olives, a location of many biblical events. In the Old Testament, King David fled over the Mount of Olives to escape when his son Absalom rebelled (2 Samuel 15:30). Walk down the hill, to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night of His betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:32-41). Afterwards enter the old city via the Lions Gate. Also visit the St. Anne Church, built by Crusaders in the 12th century on the site where Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lived according to tradition. Walk along the Via Dolorosa or “Way of Sorrows” is the traditional route followed by Jesus from the Praetorium or Judgment Hall to Golgotha, the place of crucifixion. The approximate route followed by Jesus after His condemnation to death by Pilate (Matt 27:26; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:25; John 19:16). The path leads through the Muslim and Christian Quarters to the Holy Sepulcher, which according to the New Testament is where Jesus was crucified at Golgotha, “the place of the skull” (Matt. 27:33–35; Mark 15:22–25; John 19:17–24). Explore the Jewish Quarter and visit the famous Western / Wailing Wall, today the most sacred place for Jews. The Western Wall known in the West as the Wailing Wall, and in Islam as the Buraq Wall, is a portion of ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem that forms part of the larger retaining wall of the hill known to Jews and Christians as the Temple Mount. There is time for shopping in the markets before leaving the Old city. Enjoy Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Jerusalem.

Lodging

Olive Tree Hotel

23 St George St Royal Plaza 

Jerusalem, Israel 97200 

Phone: +972 25 410410 

https://olivetreehotel.co.il/english.html

Drive to the lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea. Time for a mud bath or floating on the Dead Sea on the Northern shorelines. Drive North along the Jordan Valley to Belvoir Fortress, a complete Crusader castle, one of a kind in Israel, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Gil’ad from the heights of the Lower Galilee. Visit Yardenit Baptismal Site and where there is an option to be baptized in the Jordan. “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove, and a voice came from heaven; ‘Thou art my beloved Son, with thee I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9-11 In the early afternoon reach Nazareth, where Jesus was raised. Visit the Church of Annunciation. Then continue to the Synagogue Church, hidden away in Nazareth's Old Market. This is an old church from the Crusader-era times which, according to tradition, was once the synagogue where Jesus used to pray. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Nazareth.

Lodging:

Golden Crown Hotel

2015 St.

Nazareth, Israel

Phone: +972 46 508000

https://www.goldencrown-hotels.com/index.php?dir=site&page=hotel&op=item&cs=5

After breakfast, drive through the upper Galilee to Caesarea Philippi. Caesarea Philippi is the site of an ancient spring in northern Israel where Jesus took his disciples to reveal his identity as the Messiah. This site was also an important stronghold for the Crusaders, due to its strategic location and religious importance. Continue to the Sea of Galilee and visit Capernaum. Matthew 4:13 tells us that Jesus left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum after meeting temptation in the wilderness. Here he met James, John, Peter, Andrew all fishermen and Matthew a tax collector, five of his future disciples. Here Jesus held many important sermons and performed some of his miracles. Continue with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked and His disciples fished. Drive up to the Mt. of Beatitudes overlooking the Galilee region where it is believed Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-7:28). Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Nazareth.

Lodging:

Golden Crown Hotel

2015 St.

Nazareth, Israel

Phone: +972 46 508000

https://www.goldencrown-hotels.com/index.php?dir=site&page=hotel&op=item&cs=5

Explore all day the fascinating city of Akko. One of the most important sites of the crusaders and the headquarters of the Knights Templar after they had to leave Jerusalem. The Old City is a designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Explore the Crusader Hall, the Fortress, the Templar Tunnels, the Turkish Bathhouse and the port area. At the end of the day, visit a Kibbutz, and learn about this unique community lifestyle. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Nazareth.

Lodging:

Golden Crown Hotel

2015 St.

Nazareth, Israel

Phone: +972 46 508000

https://www.goldencrown-hotels.com/index.php?dir=site&page=hotel&op=item&cs=5

Drive along the Mediterranean coastline to the impressive Caesarea Maritima, the ancient Herodian port where Peter brought the gospel message to Cornelius. Paul was also imprisoned in Caesarea before being taken to Rome for trial. Visit and explore the ancient Roman city, including the theater, hippodrome and Old city and port, which includes the famous crusader gate and wall promenade. In the afternoon reach the modern city of Tel Aviv. Short Tour of this vibrant city by bus, and then explore the Old City of Jaffa, including the Home of Simon the Tanner. According to tradition, Simon the Tanner hosted here Peter, Jesus’ Apostle, during his travels in the Land of Israel. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explore the Art Galleries and Cafes in the colorful Flea Market. 

Festive farewell dinner in a local restaurant. 

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for return flight. 

Depart from TLV between 11pm Sunday, November 10 to 1am Monday, November 11

Flight arrangements pending.