7-Day Private Christian-Themed Tour of the Land of the Bible

Start in Jaffa, where Peter received his rooftop vision, and Jonah began his journey from the ancient Mediterranean port. Walk its narrow lanes, see St. Peter’s Church, and enjoy views of Tel Aviv from the hilltop promenade. Continue to Caesarea, where Paul was tried before Festus and preached the Gospel to Roman audiences in Herod’s palace. Explore the theater, Crusader gate, Roman aqueduct, and enjoy sea breezes along this magnificent coastal site. In Nazareth, visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, where Gabriel announced to Mary she would bear the Son of God. Tour the nearby Church of St. Joseph and track archaeological remains of 1st-century village homes. Next, stop at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine and couples can now renew wedding vows at the Wedding Church.
Arrive in Tiberias for dinner and rest, overlooking the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on water.

Start at the Mount of Beatitudes, a peaceful hillside where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount to His followers. Enjoy views of the lake and walk through gardens inscribed with the beatitudes in many languages. At its bottom, visit Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue, healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and called His first disciples. Explore the 4th-century synagogue ruins and the modern church built over Peter’s traditional home. Next, visit Kibbutz Ginosar to see an exceptional archaeological discovery of a 2,000 year old wooden vessel. After lunch, consider taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, pausing for scripture and reflection in the middle of the lake. In the afternoon stop at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, and visit the impressive modern chapel beside ruins of a 1st-century synagogue. Conclude at Yardenit baptismal site, where guests may participate in or witness baptisms in the Jordan River. Overnight in Tiberias

Travel north to Tel Dan, where Abraham likely passed and where Jeroboam built golden calves to divert worship from Jerusalem. Walk in shaded trails to the ancient city gate and high place, surrounded by greenery and flowing water.
Continue to nearby Caesarea-Philippi, where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ,” at the foot of Mount Hermon. See pagan temple ruins and springs forming one of Jordan’s headwaters, the setting of Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?”. Next, Ascend up the Golan Heights and
enjoy a Druze hospitality experience with traditional dishes and stories from this unique Middle Eastern religious community. In the afternoon drive to Mount Bental, overlooking Syria and historic battlefields. Visit old IDF bunkers and take in sweeping views of the Golan Heights and southern Syria. Optionally, visit a local winery for a tasting and presentation on Israel’s growing wine culture. Or explore an olive press to see how oil production ties into biblical and modern life. Overnight in Tiberias

Drive through the Plains of Armageddon, identified in Revelation as the site of the final battle between good and evil. At its end, explore Megiddo, a fortified biblical city with 26 layers of history, and an advanced underground water system. Getting closer to Jerusalm, visit Emmaus, where the risen Jesus walked and revealed Himself to two disciples breaking bread in their home. Upon reaching Jerusalem, ascend the Mount of Olives, a deeply significant place in Jesus’ ministry and prophecy, that also offers the best panoramic view of Jerusalem. See the Chapel of Ascension, Dominus Flevit, and ancient Jewish graves facing the Golden Gate. At the foot of the mount, enter the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed in anguish before His arrest. Conclude with a visit the traditional Room of the Last Supper, where Jesus dined with His disciples before His betrayal. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Start the day at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection according to longstanding Christian tradition. Next, walk the Via Dolorosa, the path of Jesus’ suffering, stopping at marked stations for prayer and reflection. Passing through the local markets, reach the Western Wall, a remnant of the Second Temple and sacred to Jewish prayer for generations.
In the adjacant Jewish Quarter explore the Herodian Quarter, possibly linked to Jesus’ trials before Jewish leaders. For lunch, head to the Mahane Yehuda Market, where modern Israeli life pulses with color, flavor, and culture. Conclude the day with a visit to the Israel Museum to view the Shrine of the Book and a scale model of ancient Jerusalem.

Begin your day at the Temple Mount, the site of the ancient Jewish Temples and central to Jesus’ visits to Jerusalem. Learn about the significance of this sacred platform and its role in both Old and New Testament history. Continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, where pilgrims once ascended to the Temple, passing through preserved gates and mikvehs. Stand on the original steps where Jesus may have walked, and imagine the bustling Temple scene during major Jewish festivals. Continue to the City of David, where Jerusalem began, and possibly walk through Hezekiah's tunnel. Descend to the Pool of Siloam, a large scale ancient Jewish ritual bath, and where Jesus healed a blind man. After a lunch break visit the Garden Tomb, a peaceful site outside the Old City, considered by some as the location of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. If time permits, end the day at Ein Karem, a serene village in the Judean hills, traditionally known as the birthplace of John the Baptist.

Begin at Qasr el-Yahud, the Baptism Site on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus and others seeking repentance. Continue to Qumran Viewpoint, looking across to the caves where the famous 2,00 year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden. Next, drive though Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, where David hid from Saul. Reaching Masada, ascend to its top by cable car, and tour Herod’s fortress, learning about the last stand of Jewish rebels. Finish the journey at a Dead Sea resort, where you can float in mineral-rich waters and enjoy spa-style relaxation.