Pastor & Tour Host
Pastor Robb Williams invites you to join him for a life-changing journey through Israel. We have all studied the beauty and history of the Holy Land in Scripture; now, it is time to experience it for yourself.
Imagine the spiritual impact of sailing the Sea of Galilee, reading the Sermon on the Mount on the very ground where it was delivered, and literally walking the paths where Jesus walked. Pastor Robb will lead on-site meditations, giving you a chance to connect with God’s Word in the places Jesus called home.
Please look over the enclosed itinerary and feel free to reach out with any questions. Let’s make plans to walk the Holy Land together!
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Main Trip in Israel: Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Day 1: Saturday, October 3, 2026: Depart the United States
The day has arrived, and we depart the United States on an overnight air journey to Israel. Overnight in flight.
Day 2: Sunday, October 4, 2026: Arrive in Israel
We arrive in Israel at Ben Gurion Airport and are met by our Israeli guide. We will be greeted by our guide, and will make our way to our hotel. Take some time to rest or to explore the surrounding area. Tonight, we will enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel. Overnight Tel Aviv area. Grand Beach or similar. D.*
* Note: Due to flight arrival times, we do not have time to visit Caesarea Maritima on this day. Thus, instead of spending the night at the Sea of Galilee, we have reserved space at a hotel in the Tel Aviv area, so that we can visit Caesarea Maritima first thing the next day.
Day 3: Monday, October 5, 2026: Caesarea Maritima, Megiddo, Nazareth, Mount Arbel
This morning we drive north to Caesarea Maritima or Caesara-by-the-Sea. We explore this ancient harbor where Peter once travelled in order to preach the Gospel to Cornelius and those assembled at his house. We visit the Tel of Megiddo, where we take in views of the Valley of Armageddon. We continue on Nazareth, visiting Nazareth Village to better understand first-century Jewish life, followed by the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well. We take in panoramic views from Mount Arbel, overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area where Jesus ministered. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (Village Rooms) or similar. B, D.
Day 4: Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Boat Ride, Caesarea Phillipi, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Chorazin, Magdala
This morning we enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We then travel to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter declared Jesus to be the Christ. Our day continues at Capernaum, Jesus’ Galilean ministry base, and the place where Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law. We visit the the Mount of Beatitudes, Chorazin, and Magdala – all places where Jesus ministered in this region. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (Village rooms) or similar. B, L, D.
Day 5: Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Beth Shean, Gan HaShlosha, Jericho, Jerusalem
Leaving Galilee, we travel south through the Jordan Valley. We explore the Roman city of Beit Shean and then continue to Gan HaShlosha for an opportunity to be baptized. We visit Jericho, where we will see what could be the remains of the ramparts that Joshua and the Israelites brought down. We ascend to Jerusalem, visiting Mount Zion, the Western Wall, the Upper Room, and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Overnight Jerusalem. Ambassador Boutique Hotel or similar. B, D
Day 6: Thursday, October 8, 2026: Jerusalem, Bethlehem
We depart early to visit the Temple Mount, followed by the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed a paralytic. Traveling to Bethlehem, we visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds’ Fields, reflecting on Christ’s birth. In the afternoon, we explore the Herodian fortress before concluding the day at Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, and the Israel Museum, including the Shrine of the Book. Overnight Jerusalem. Ambassador Boutique Hotel or similar. B, D
Day 7: Friday, October 9, 2026: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Dead Sea*
Today we journey into the Judean Desert. We ascend Masada by cable car, visit Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul, and explore Qumran, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. We end the day floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea (conditions permitting) before returning to Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. Ambassador Boutique Hotel or similar. B, D.
*Note: The itinerary for this and the previous day have been switched because the Temple Mount will not be accessible on Friday.
Day 8: Saturday, October 10, 2026: Garden Tomb & Gordon’s Calvary, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
We begin at the Garden Tomb and Gordon’s Calvary, remembering Christ’s death and resurrection. We continue to the Mount of Olives where we will take in magnificent views of Jersualem. We visit the the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus agonized on the night before his crucifixion, and the nearby Church of All Nations. Walking the Via Dolorosa, we conclude at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the possible location of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner. If nor participating in the extension, your flight home may depart late tonight or the following day. If the following day and an overnight is required, or if participating in extension*, Overnight Jerusalem. Ambassador Boutique Hotel or similar. B, D.
*Note: According to the flights we currently have for the group, an overnight is required here for the group not doing the extension, as well as for the group doing the extension. This language of the itinerary leaves the question of whether or not an overnight will be required for non-extension passengers in case there is an unexpected alteration to the air itinerary.
Day 9: Sunday, October 11, 2026: Arrive at Home
If not participating in the extension, your flight may depart the previous night or today. If today and time allows, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back him at PIT or PHX.
Optional Jordan Extension Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Day 9: Sunday, October 11, 2026: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Mount Nebo
We depart early and cross into Jordan. Our first stop is Bethany Beyond the Jordan, traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus’ baptism. We continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, before traveling south to Petra and checking into our hotel. Overnight Petra area. Petra Guest House or similar. B, D.
Day 2: Tuesday, October 12, 2026: Petra
This morning we tour the rose-red city of Petra, entering through the Siq and emerging at the Treasury, with time to explore this remarkable Nabatean capital. In the late afternoon, we travel to Amman. Your flight home may depart either late tonight of the following day. If the following day and an overnight is required*, overnight Amman. Opal or similar. B, D.
*Note: While the itinerary leaves open the question of whether or not a final hotel will be needed, based on the flights we are currently holding (please see above), we are including a hotel night in Amman on this night.
Day 3: Wednesday, October 13, 2026: Arrive at Home
Your flight home may depart either the previous night or today. If today and time allows, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back at home in PIT or PHX.