Day 1 - Wed, May 12
NEWARK -TEL AVIV
Depart Wednesday evening from Newark International for flight to Israel.
Day 2 - Thu, May 13
TEL-AVIV (BEN GURION)
We will arrive early morning on Thursday at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel-Aviv, Israel and visit Joppa and Caesarea Maritima on our way to our hotel in Netanya on the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 3 - Fri, May 14
PLAIN OF SHARON/JEZREEL VALLEY
From an overlook high above modern Haifa, we will see the Bai Hai Gardens and then visit Mukraka where Elijah faced the false prophets on Mt. Carmel, Next a Middle Eastern lunch in a Druze restaurant, and then on to view Megiddo and its prophetic landscape. After lunch we will visit Nazareth Village and the Hill of the Precipice for a spectacular view of the Jezreel Valley. We will be spending the next few nights on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Day 4 - Sat, May 15
SEA OF GALILEE/GOLAN HEIGHTS/HULA BASIN
We begin the day with a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee from the Golan Heights, then view, from a high overlook, Gamla (the Masada of the North). We will see Syria and Lebanon on our way to Caesarea Philippi, and walk through the ruins and the National Park at Tel Dan.
Day 5 - Sun, May 1
SEA OF GALILEE
Begin the day with a sunrise service on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Mount Arbel and see the Biblical Sites around the Sea of Galilee (Capernaum, Tabgha, the first century boat) along with a memorable boat ride on the Sea. The day ends with a walk on the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus taught.
Day 6 - Mon, May 17
JORDAN VALLEY/DEAD SEA
Begin the day with a drink from Gideon’s spring at En Harod; explore the vast Roman and Old Testament ruins at Beth Shean, then travel down the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea Scrolls caves of Qumran. End the day at our hotel to float in the Dead Sea and relax in the spa.
Day7 - Tue, May 18
DEAD SEA
Ascend Masada by cable car or foot to investigate the historic site. Hike in the refreshing En Gedi Nature Reserve where David fled from Saul.
Day 8 - Wed, May 19
SHEPHELAH/JERUSALEM
Depart the Dead Sea for the Shephelah. Experience our own dig in the chalk caves at Bet Guvrin National Park. View the Valley of Elah (Goliath’s defeat) from Azekah. Travel up to Jerusalem, and conclude the day with a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial. After dinner take an inspiring walk to the Western Wall.
Day 9 - Thu, May 20
JERUSALEM
Enter the Old City through Zion Gate; visit the Jewish Quarter, the Broad Wall, tour the Southern Temple Mount, the City of David excavations, with an optional trek through Hezekiah’s tunnel ending at the Pool of Siloam. After dinner take a walk to the shopping area at Zion Square and Ben Yehuda Street.
Day 10 - Fri, May 21
JERUSALEM
Begin the day at the Wadi Qelt overlook and then have lunch with Abraham overlooking the wilderness of Judea. Visit Herod’s fortress, the Herodium, and return to Jerusalem.
Day 11 - Sat, May 22
JERUSALEM
See a magnificent panorama of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives, the Dome of the Ascension. Descend to the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Pool of Bethesda and St. Anne’s and walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The day concludes with the Lord’s Supper at the Garden Tomb.
Day 12 - Sun, May 23
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV (BEN GURION)
Begin the day with an early morning worship time and then checkout of the hotel. A free day of touring and a late-night departure from Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion. Transfer from Hotel to Ben Gurion for our return flight to Newark.
Your flight will depart after midnight.
Day 13 - Mon, May 24
TEL AVIV- NEWARK
Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion for our return flight to Newark arriving at Newark International early Monday morning the 24th.
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| Departure date | Start Date | End Date | Starting At | Double Occupancy | Single Price | Child Price | Book |
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| 12 May 2027 | 13 May 2027 | 24 May 2027 | $5,129 | $6,481 | $5,129 |
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Included:
- Return air fare from Newark – Tel Aviv
- Departure taxes
- Meet and assistance upon arrival/departure at Ben Gurion Airport by IBMT Tour Rep.
- Complimentary arrival and departure airport transfers are included for guests traveling on the group's scheduled flights.
- Touring by air-conditioned bus
- IBMT hat and wallet
- 10 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Daily dinners at hotels
- 1 Lunch on route (Druze Lunch)
- Government Licensed English-speaking guide.
- Porterage at hotels and airport
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Tips for guide and driver on touring days
- Tips to Maître D’ & hotel staff
Services not included:
- No late check-out on 23 May
- Any guiding fees in the museums
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance (could be purchase from our agents at (1.877.977.4268) or by clicking on this link
AIG Insurance - Any meals not mentioned above
