Israel Expedition with Jeff Walter

Day 1: Monday, April 19, 2027 | Departure from CLE
We depart from Cleveland today on our overnight international flight to Israel, beginning our journey to the land where the events of Scripture unfolded in real places and real history.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | Arrival Day – Netanya
We arrive in Israel today and transfer to Netanya. After checking into our hotel, we settle in and enjoy dinner together. Overnight Netanya area. Medi Terra Hotel or similar. D.

Day 3: Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | Northern Nature & Border
We begin our day at Caesarea by the Sea, the great Roman port built by Herod the Great and later the administrative center of Roman Judea. It was here that Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to Christianity and where the Apostle Paul stood trial before Roman authorities. We also visit the nearby Caesarea Aqueduct, which once carried fresh water into the city from Mount Carmel. After lunch, we continue north to Rosh Hanikra, where dramatic limestone cliffs and sea grottos mark Israel’s northern border. We then travel to Mount Carmel, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Leonardo Tiberias or similar. B, D.

Day 4: Thursday, April 22, 2027 | Galilee Biblical Sites
Today we visit Caesarea Philippi, the setting of Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ and where Jesus declared, “On this rock I will build My church.” We continue to Tel Dan, near the headwaters of the Jordan River and associated with Israel’s tribal history. We then visit Capernaum, Jesus’ Galilean ministry base along the Sea of Galilee. After lunch featuring St. Peter’s Fish (included), we visit the Mount of Beatitudes, traditionally recognized as the site of the Sermon on the Mount. We conclude the day at Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Leonardo Tiberias or similar. B, L, D.

Day 5: Friday, April 23, 2027 | Lake & Village + Transfer
We begin the day at Nazareth Village, offering insight into daily life during the time of Jesus. We then visit the Ginosar Museum, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, recalling the calling of the disciples and the miracles performed on these waters. We continue to Tabgha, where Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection (John 21). We conclude at Yardenit, on the Jordan River, for baptism (conditions permitting). We then drive south to Jerusalem, enjoy dinner, and check into our hotel. Overnight Jerusalem. Prima Kings Hotel or similar. B, D.

Day 6: Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Bethlehem & Mt. Zion
Today we travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus. We continue to the Shepherds’ Field, traditionally associated with the angelic announcement of Christ’s birth, followed by a visit to Herodium, Herod the Great’s palace-fortress. In the afternoon, we visit Mount Zion, home to the Upper Room, the traditional site of the Last Supper, and King David’s Tomb. Overnight Jerusalem. Prima Kings Hotel or similar. B, D.

Day 7: Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Desert Adventure Day
We travel to Masada, the desert fortress overlooking the Dead Sea and a powerful symbol of Jewish resistance during the Roman period. We continue to Ein Gedi, an oasis in the Judean Desert where David once hid while fleeing from King Saul, and to Qumran, the site associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls. We then visit Jericho, taking in a view of Mt. Quarantal, traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus’ temptation, with time for souvenir shopping. We conclude the day with a float in the Dead Sea (conditions permitting). Overnight Jerusalem. Prima Kings Hotel or similar. B, D.

Day 8: Monday, April 26, 2027 | Jerusalem + Mahane Yehuda
We begin the day at the Temple Mount and Western Wall, the most sacred area in Judaism. We continue to the City of David, including the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah’s Tunnel, and walk the Pilgrim’s Path used by ancient worshipers ascending to the Temple. We then visit the Southern Steps and the Pool of Bethesda. After dinner, we will explore the Mahane Yehuda Market for local culture and street food. Overnight Jerusalem. Prima Kings Hotel or similar. B, D.

Day 9: Tuesday, April 27, 2027 | Christian Jerusalem & Mt. of Olives
We begin the day at the Garden Tomb, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus. From the Mount of Olives, we take in views overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem before visiting the Garden of Gethsemane, including nearby caves associated with Jesus’ final hours before His arrest. We then walk the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally identified as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. After lunch, we enjoy a walk near Jaffa Gate. Your flight home may depart either tonight or the following day. If the following day and an overnight is required, overnight Jerusalem. Prima Kings Hotel or similar. B, D.

Day 10: Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | Depart Israel; Arrive back at home
Your flight home may depart the previous night or today. If today and time allows, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back in Cleveland.