The day has arrived! We check in for our flight and begin our overnight journey to Israel.

We arrive in Israel at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. We meet our guide and board our coach bus which will bring us to our hotel. Dinner and overnight Tel Aviv. Dan Panorama Hotel (executive rooms) or similar. D.

This morning after breakfast we travel north to Caesarea Maritima (entrance included), where Acts 10 tells us that Peter preached the Gospel to Cornelius and those assembled at his house. We continue to Nazareth Village (entrance included), a re-creation of Nazareth during biblical times. We then make our way to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, stopping at Kare Deshe (Green Beach) and Magdala (entrance included), the hometown of Mary Magdalene and the site of a First Century synagogue. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Magdala Hotel or similar. B, D.

After breakfast we visit Mount Arbel, followed by the Mount of Beatitudes, a potential site for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We visit Capernaum (entrance included), where we see the remains of the village, including the home of Peter, and the Church of the Multiplication. We continue to the Ancient Boat Museum at Ginnosar (entrance included), then board our boat for a ride across the Sea of Galilee. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Magdala Hotel or similar. B, D.

Today we visit Chorazin (entrance included), one of the towns rebuked by Jesus for failing to repent. We continue to Kursi and Hippos (entrances included), cities of the Decapolis, and then visit Bethsaida, traditionally associated with several of Jesus’ disciples. We walk a portion of the Jesus Trail and conclude the day at Yardenit on the Jordan River, where there will be an opportunity to be baptized. Overnight Sea of Galilee area. Magdala Hotel or similar. B, D.

This morning we visit Mensa Christi at Tabgha, the traditional site of Peter’s Primacy. We then travel south to Beit Shean (entrance included), known in Roman times as Scythopolis and associated with the biblical account of King Saul. We continue through the Judean Wilderness to Qumran (entrance included), where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and enjoy time to float in the Dead Sea. Overnight Jerusalem. Cassia Hotel or similar. B, D.

Today we begin at the Pater Noster Church (entrance included) and take in the view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. We walk the Palm Sunday Road, stopping at Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over the city. At the City of David (entrance included), we see Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Pool of Siloam, and the Pilgrimage Road. We also visit the Davidson Center and the Southern Steps. Overnight Jerusalem. Cassia Hotel or similar. B, D.

After breakfast we visit the Western Wall and ascend the Temple Mount, pending availability. We experience the Western Wall Tunnels (entrance included) and visit the Temple Institute (entrance included). We continue through the Cardo and Jewish Quarter before visiting the Israel Museum (entrance included). Overnight Jerusalem. Cassia Hotel or similar. B, D.

Today we visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We continue to St. Peter’s in Gallicantu (entrance included) and the Judgment Hall of Pilate (entrance included). We walk the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and reflect at Golgotha and the Garden Tomb. We also visit Mount Zion and the Upper Room. This evening we share a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Your flight home may depart late tonight or tomorrow. If tomorrow and an overnight required (i.e., if flight departs after 2am on October 28), overnight Jerusalem. Cassia Hotel or similar. B, D.

Your flight home may depart the previous night or today. If today and time allow, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back in Cleveland.