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Day 1 - Thursday, March 04, 2027

Depart Newark to Tel Aviv, Israel

The tour begins at Newark International Airport for our departure flight to Israel. Depart Newark on Thu,  Mar 04 at 8:00 pm (El AL) - Arrive Tel Aviv on Fri, Mar 05 at 1:20 pm.
 

 A meaningful journey begins!

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Day 2 - Friday, March 05, 2027

Arrives to Israel, Joppa

Upon arriving in Tel Aviv, we will be welcomed by an IBMT representative. Then you will meet your Tour Leaders from The Friends of Israel and our Israeli tour guide, who will guide you through your time in the Holy Land. If time permits us, on our way to our hotel, we will visit the ancient port of Jaffa, where Jonah fled from God and Peter received a vision from God to take the gospel to the Gentiles, and enjoy lunch. Next, we headed to our hotel to check in. Accommodations tonight are at the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv, where we will enjoy our first Israeli dinner and a good night of sleep. Dinner & Overnight Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv Tel: 972 3-519-0190

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Day 3 - Saturday, March 06, 2027

Gaza Envelope, Nova Music Festival & Car Memorial, Ayalon Institute, Elah Valley

Our first full day of touring begins with a drive to the Gaza Envelope to visit the October 7th Nova Music Festival Memorial and Burnt Car Wall Memorial. Our journey continues with a visit to the Valley of Elah, where David confronts the mighty Goliath. Our final stop is the Ayalon Ammunition Factory Museum on Kibbutz Hill in Rehovot. The factory was established in 1946 and is now a tribute to the brave men and women who worked there in the most extreme conditions to help Israel defend against her enemies. Dinner & Overnight Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv Tel: 972 3-519-0190

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Day 4 - Sunday, March 07, 2027

Tel Aviv, Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Harod Stream

Our day begins with a bus tour of Tel Aviv as we head north to the ancient Roman city of Caesarea Maritime. On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, we will stand in the ancient amphitheater and remember men like Cornelius, Peter, Paul, and Pilate. After viewing the famous Roman aqueduct, we will continue north by way of Haifa to Mount Carmel, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal, and pass by a Second Temple Period tomb with a rolling stone. We will visit Tel Megiddo, the site of biblical Armageddon, and view from its summit the plain where the armies of the world will assemble for the last great battle of the Tribulation. On our way to our hotel, we will stop at Gideon’s Spring, the headwaters of Harod Stream, where Gideon brought the army of Israel to choose only 300 warriors who would join him in battle against the Midianites. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Ramot Resort, Sea of Galilee, Tel: 972 4-673-2636.

 

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Day 5 - Monday, March 08, 2027

Galilee Boat Ride, Ancient Boat (Ginosar), Caesarea Philippi, Syrian Overlook, Magdala, Lido

Galilee Boat Ride, after a boat ride and a devotional on the Sea of Galilee, we will disembark at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and see the first century “Jesus Boat” on display there. Next, we make our way north to the Hula Valley, where we will enjoy a breathtaking view of Mt. Hermon before arriving at Caesarea Philippi, which marks the headwaters of the Jordan River and the place of Peter’s great confession. Afterward, we will ascend the Golan Heights, view the Syrian overlook, and learn how important the Golan is to Israel’s survival. Descending from the Golan, we will visit the ancient town of Magdala on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, where we will see a synagogue from the time of Christ. It is likely that Jesus visited this synagogue in the town from which Mary Magdalene came. This evening, we will enjoy a special dinner at Lido Decks Restaurant Tiberias. Overnight accommodation at the Ramot Resort, Sea of Galilee Tel: 972 4-673-2636.

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Day 6 - Tuesday, March 09, 2027

Planting Trees, Nazareth Village, Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum

We will begin the day planting trees as lasting memorials to loved ones and the Land. Then we will visit Nazareth, experience a reenactment of a village from the time of Jesus, and enjoy a biblical meal for lunch. From Nazareth, we will follow our Lord’s steps to the rim of the Galilee to the Mount of Beatitudes, after which we will journey to Capernaum, where we will visit the ancient synagogue, standing precisely where the Lord Jesus and His disciples worshiped, taught, and ministered. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Ramot Resort, Sea of Galilee
Tel: 972 4-673-2636.

 

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Day 7 - Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Yardinet Baptismal Site, Beit She'an, Dead Sea Swim

Our morning will begin with a stop at the Jordan River for a baptismal service. Our next stop is at the magnificent ruins at Beit She'an, the Pompeii of the Middle East. Beit She'an was a Jewish city in biblical times and became a major Roman city in Israel. Our tour will take us south along the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea, where we will check into the hotel for a relaxing and enjoyable float on the Dead Sea. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Isrotel Nevo Dead Sea Tel: 972 8-668-9666

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Day 8 - Thursday, March 11, 2027

Masada, Qumran, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Rabbinic Tunnels

The wilderness of Judea holds many treasures, such as Masada, a monument to Israel’s continuing struggle for survival, our first stop of the day. We depart late morning for the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. From there we make our way to Jerusalem. On our way into the historic city of Jerusalem, we’ll stop on the Mount of Olives to see a stunning view of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, where Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah. The Garden of Gethsemane, the Kidron Valley, and the walled Old City of Jerusalem will all lie before us. We’ll open the Bible to study the significance of this mountain. Walking down the Mount, we will spend quiet time with the Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane. Our next stop is the Dan Panorama, our home for the next four nights. This evening will include an after-dinner tour of the Western Wall Tunnel, the famous rabbinic tunnel that runs along Herod’s ancient wall. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem Tel: 972 2-569-5695

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Day 9 - Friday, March 12, 2027

Davidson Center, Temple Institute, Jewish Quarter, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Saint Anne's, Pool of Bethesda, Garden Tomb

We begin our day on the southern end of the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center. Here, you will enter another world as the glass doors close behind you and you view the city’s glorious past, showcased through advanced visualization technology. Next, we visit the Temple Institute, where preparations are being made for a new Temple. We will walk through the Jewish Quarter, one of the four traditional quarters of the Old City, and enjoy lunch before visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the traditional sites of the Lord’s crucifixion and burial. Walking up the Via Dolorosa, we will stop singing in the naturally acoustic Saint Anne’s Church and visit the Pool of Bethesda. Our afternoon will conclude with a memorable visit to Gordon’s Calvary and the Garden Tomb. We will take communion at the Garden Tomb. If time permits, we will visit the Western Wall, where Jewish people gather to usher in Shabbat, a unique and inspiring experience. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem Tel: 972 2-569-5695.

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Day 10 - Saturday, March 13, 2027

Friends of Zion Museum, Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Shepherds' Field, Bethlehem

This morning, we’ll visit the Friends of Zion Museum for a unique multi-media experience. The Museum tells the amazing story of Christians who God used to help restore the Jewish people, the land of Israel, and rebirth the modern state. On our tour, we will drive across town through the New City of Jerusalem. The Israeli Knesset will be in full view as we move to the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept, and see the model of ancient Jerusalem. Before returning to our hotel, we will visit the village of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and visit the Shepherd’s field. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Tel: 972 2-569-5695

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Day 11 - Sunday, March 14, 2027

JJewish Agency, Yad Vashem, City of David, Canaanite Tunnel, Pool of Siloam

This morning, we will visit the Jewish Agency for Israel to hear the remarkable story of the formation of modern Israel’s government. Next, we go to Yad Vashem, a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, which is a must-visit for all Up to Jerusalem tours. After lunch, we will tour the biblical City of David and see the recent archaeological discoveries. Following this, we will explore a Canaanite tunnel, dug at the same time as the city's fortifications were established in the 18th century B.C. The tunnel emerges into the Pool of Siloam, our next stop, where a blind man had his sight restored. Overnight accommodation and dinner at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Tel: 972 2-569-5695

 

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Day 12 - Monday, March 15, 2027

Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, Mount Nebo, Madaba

After our breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and head east toward Jordan. We will cross into Jordan at the Allenby Bridge crossing and board a bus to Mount Nebo, where Moses met with God as His life ended. Next, we will see the famous Mosaic Map of Ancient Jerusalem, then enjoy a unique Jordanian meal in Madaba. After lunch, we will finish our day by driving south toward Petra and check into the Old Village Hotel in Wadi Musa, where we will enjoy dinner and spend the night. Dinner & Overnight Old Village Hotel, Wadi Musa (Petra) Tel: 962 32159555

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Day 13 - Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Petra - Wadi Musa - Allenby Bridge Border - Tel Aviv

We will rise early to begin our last full day in Jordan with an early morning visit to Petra. You will walk on the path through the canyon into the ancient city of Petra and see the buildings made famous by so many pictures and films. After lunch, we will head north and cross back into Israel at the Allenby Bridge crossing. We will enjoy a delicious dinner together at a restaurant in Abu Gosh before heading to the airport to catch our flight after midnight back to the United States.

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Day 14 - Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Depart Israel

Subject to change for better!

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Dates & Rates

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Departure date	Start Date	End Date	Starting At	Double Occupancy	Single Price	Child Price	Book
4 Mar 2027	5 Mar 2027	17 Mar 2027	$6,608	$8,449	$6,608	BOOK BOOK NOW

* All prices in USD

ISRAEL TOUR - SERVICES INCLUDED:

• Return Airfare from EWR (Newark) to TLV (Tel Aviv) 
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharge
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival/departure at Ben Gurion Airport by IBMT Tour Rep.
• The Friends of Israel Tour leader
• (Government-licensed) English-speaking tour guide.
• Arrival & departure group transfer
• IBMT hat and wallet
• 10 nights’ accommodation in a deluxe 4.5-stars hotels
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Daily dinner throughout the tour
• 1 Dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias
• 1 Lunch: “Traditional first-century meal”
• Nazareth Village program
• Western Wall Tunnel program
• Private room Farewell Dinner
• Bottled water provided
• Personal headsets
• 9 excursion days in a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
• Government-licensed English-speaking tour guide.
• Tips to Maître D, Chamber Maids, Porters, Reception desk
• All visits and entrance fees to sites as per your itinerary
• Porterage at hotels and airport

ISRAEL TOUR - SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunches
• A La Cart drinks
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for Guide & Driver: suggested Guide $6 per day; Driver $3 per day
• Expenses of a personal nature, services not mentioned above.

Important – Entry to Israel
Travelers from visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure.

What to know:

• Valid for up to 90 days in Israel.
• Good for 2 years or until your passport expires.
• New ETA required if your passport is renewed or changed.
• Cost: 25 ILS (~$7 USD / ~$10 CAD).
• Not required if you already need a visa for Israel.

Apply online: israel-entry.piba.gov.il
Help: eta@piba.gov.il

 

JORDAN EXTENSION - SERVICES INCLUDED:

• All transfers from Israel to Jordan and return
• 1 night accommodation at Hotel Old Village in Petra HB
• Meals: 2 buffet breakfast, 2 lunches on touring days, 1 Dinner in Petra Hotel
• 1 large bottle of mineral water for 4 people during lunch & Dinner
• 2 small bottles of mineral water during an excursion
• Farewell dinner at Naura in Abu Gosh
• 2 excursion days in a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
• Government Licensed English-speaking guide.
• All visits and entrance fees to sites as per your itinerary
• Porterage at hotels and airport

JORDAN EXTENSION - SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Jordanian Visa & border tax $140 p/p (Please add it at the time of booking online)
• A La Cart drinks
• Travel Insurance
• Tips - suggested Guide $6 per day; Driver $3 per day
• Expenses of a personal nature, services not mentioned above.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A $300 deposit per person is required at the time of booking
Cancellation: Outside to 60 days prior to departure = Deposit of $300 non-refundable 
Cancellation: Under 59 days prior to departure = 100% Non-Refundable
Travel Medical Insurance is highly recommended. We can assist you with this purchase.
Read our full IBMT Tours Terms & Conditions

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1.       A deposit of $300 can be made by any major credit with no fees.
2.       Any further tour payment can be paid by credit card with an additional 4% merchant fee 
3.       Direct deposit to Wells Fargo account below
4.      Send a cheque to our Miami office. IBMT Tours | 3800 S. Ocean Dr. Ste 216 | Hollywood, FL 33019

PAYMENT DIRECT DEPOSIT AT ANY WELLS FARGO BRANCH:
Account name: IBMT Tours Inc
Bank name: Wells Fargo Bank NA
Address: 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco CA 94104
ABA Routing: 121000248
Account number: 2000057899149.