Frequently asked questions
Monday, October 25, 2021
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv
Transfer to the hotel in Netanya
Welcome meeting
Dinner and overnight at West Lagoon Hotel Netanya
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Caesarea. Explore historic Caesarea Maritima, the Roman Capital of Judea, where Peter followed God's leading to visit Cornelius (Acts 10) and where he proclaimed the gospel to the Romans (Acts 24-26).
Nazareth Village and lunch. A visit to Nazareth Village, a hands-on experiences that transport guests to life on a Jewish village in the Galilee two thousand years ago.
Mt. of Precipice, also known as Mount of Precipitation or Mount of the Leap of the Lord. This mountain was identified as the place where irate townspeople attempted to throw Jesus off the cliff, “but He walked right through the crowd and went on his way.” (Luke 4:29-30).
Aliya Return Center. Meet people who have a vision to help establish and encourage Olim to stay in Israel.
Dinner and overnight at Magdala Hotel
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Mt. of Beatitudes. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the famous Sermon on the Mount.
Capernaum. “Leaving Nazareth, he (Jesus) went and lived in Capernaum. From that time he began to preach” (Matthew 4: 13,17). Visit the ruins of Capernaum, the home of Jesus as well as the apostles Peter, Andrew, James and John and the tax collector Matthew.
Pagoda lunch
Peter's Primacy
The Sea of Galilee is the biggest sweet water reservoir of Israel and is known from many Bible stories. Enjoy a boat ride over the sea for sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Magdala Hotel
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Beach cleanup
Meet Israeli soldiers, young guys that are responsible for Israel’s safety on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. An on-site briefing regarding Israel’s security challenges concerning the Iranian supported Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon.
Visit to Banias, the site of ancient Caesarea Philippi on the feet of Mount Hermon, where Jesus demanded to know of his disciples who people were saying he was (Matthew 16:13).
Visit to Poria Illit - Concert at the Music House - outdoors
Dinner and overnight at Magdala Hotel
Friday, October 29, 2021
“Then Jesus came from Galilee down to the Jordan to be baptized” (Matthew 3:13). Visit to Qasr el Yahud/Betharaba, the traditional site where John the Baptist baptized and where Joshua entered the Promised Land with the Jewish people
Massada.
Visit to Masada, situated on the top of a mountain overlooking the desert panorama to the west and the Dead Sea to the east. The thrilling story of the site reveals the courage of the Jewish defenders of Masada and their battle against the conquering Romans.
Dead Sea Float
Mt of Olive. & Garden of Gethsemane.
"And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city" (Ezekiel 11:23). Drive to the tip of the Mount of Olives, known as the site from where Jesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection. Panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount of Olives and descend to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night of his betrayal.
Western Wall for the beginning of Shabbat. “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3). Shabbat, the 7th day of the week and a resting day, is a day apart.
Shabbat prayers at the Western Wall.
Check in to Hotel
Shabbat service and dinner. Overnight at Lady Stern Hotel
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Free day
Friends of Zion Museum. Explore the History of People who were standing in the gap for the people and the State of Israel.
Dinner and overnight at Lady Stern Hotel
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Mt. Gerizim with a lookout on Jacob's Well
Tel Shiloh was a religious center for the Israelites even before Jerusalem: it was the place where the children of Israel brought the Tabernacle to. Visit the exposition “Until Shilo Comes”, visit the ancient excavations of the Biblical city Shilo and explore the place where the Tabernacle stood for 369 years.
Jeep tour to the Mountain of the Scapegoat in the Judean Desert
Worship at the campfire and dinner outdoors (burgers, fries, and salads)
Dinner and overnight at Lady Stern Hotel
Monday, November 1, 2021
Yad Vashem. An introduction to Yad Vashem, Israel’s main Holocaust remembrance and education center.
Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center including the Avenue of the Righteous and the Children’s Memorial
Herodian Mansion (Kaifas House) at the Wohl Museum, the house of a very wealthy first century Jewish leader which was destroyed in Titus' fire in 70AD. Probably the house of the High Priest's as described in the Biblical account of Jesus' trail. A large multi storied house, with a large meeting room that could have held court. The room is adjacent to a large courtyard where someone might warm themselves by a fire and observe what was going on at the trial.
Lunch
Kishle excavations (Pontius Pilate's Praetorium). Tour the excavation of the Palace of Herod’s the Great, later used as the Palace of Pontius Pilate and the more authentic site the Praetorium and the verdict of Jesus.
Southern Steps, the former southern side of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
Western Wall, the most religious site in the world for the Jewish people.
Evening Worship at the Garden Tomb. This ancient cemetery is a moving site in which to recall the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Spend time in these peaceful garden surroundings in prayer, song and fellowship.
Dinner and overnight at Lady Stern Hotel
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Check-out by 11 AM
Transfer to the airport- Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv
Departure
