The Wonders of Ancient Israel: Christian Heritage

Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.

Get to know Tel Aviv at your leisure before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Explore Tel Aviv on a guided tour.

• Walk through the Old Town of Jaffa, an ancient port city
• Pay a visit to St. Peter’s Church, dedicated to the Apostle Peter’s resurrection of the disciple Tabitha
• Take in Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus architecture, including Rabin Square, Independence Hall, and Rothschild Boulevard
• View the White City, named for its 4,000 buildings built in the Bauhaus and International styles
• Enjoy free time to explore Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market

Later, on your way to Haifa, discover some of Israel’s most legendary sites, including the ancient theater and hippodrome of Caesarea and the Knights Halls in the Crusaders fortress of Acre. Then, sit down for an included dinner.

Get to know Haifa on a guided tour. Then, delve into Israel’s spiritual history and spectacular scenery as you make your way to the Lake Tiberias region.

• Admire views of Haifa Bay and Stella Maris Monastery from Mount Carmel
• Wander through the hanging Bahá'í Gardens
• Discover Megiddo, the site of the final battle between good and evil
• Journey to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of the Transfiguration
• Enter the Wedding Church, where Jesus turned water into wine

Upon arrival at Lake Tiberias, enjoy an included dinner.

Stroll, cruise, and climb through the backdrops of biblical stories.

• Ascend the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount
• Step inside Tabgha and the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes
• Cruise along the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water
• See the home thought to have belonged to St. Peter in Capernaum
• Visit Yardenit, a famous baptismal site along the River Jordan

Later, enjoy a free evening in the Lake Tiberius region or add an excursion.

Soak in the region's vibrant spirit as you travel to Jerusalem.

• Ride a cable car to the Quarantal Monastery and snap a photo of the Old Sycamore Tree in Jericho
• Drive past Jerusalem’s most famous sites, including the Temple Mount, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane
• Enter the Church of the Pater Noster, which commemorates the spot where Jesus first taught the Lord’s Prayer

After an included dinner, enjoy a free evening in Jerusalem or add an excursion.

Spend the day exploring Jerusalem at your leisure or add an excursion.

Delve deeper into Jerusalem’s holy landmarks and cultural quarters.

• At the summit of Mount Zion, discover King David’s Tomb and the Upper Room, site of the Last Supper
• Walk through the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall and place a written prayer in the wall
• Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Venture into the Muslim and Christian quarters of Jerusalem
• Visit the Oriental Bazaar
• See the Church of St. Peter, where Peter repented after denying Jesus three times

Delve deeper into Bethlehem’s holy landmarks and cultural quarters.

• Visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where Jesus was born
• Explore the Milk Grotto, where the Holy Family sought refuge
• Uncover Ein Karem, the home of John the Baptist and the site of the Visitation of Mary

Later, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue your tour in Jordan.