Pilgrimage to Israel & Jordan

Explore Old & New Testament

sites as the Bible comes to life

in a whole new way!

Trip Dates:

February 23 — March 8, 2017

Itinerary (February 23rd—March 8th)

Day 1 – Travel Leave Nashville for Tel Aviv.

Day 2 – Tel Aviv Welcome to Israel—Shabbat Shalom!

Visit

the ancient port of Jaffa (Joppa—Jonah 1,

Acts 9-11) including the house of Simon

the Tanner, the Ancient Port and the

Clock Tower. Tour the city of Tel Aviv

en-route to the hotel in Netanya. D

Day 3 – Galilee Drive north along the coastal plain to

Caesarea (Acts 9:30, Acts 10:24-48),

capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit

the excavations of this ancient city, the

Roman theatre and the aqueduct.

Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4:28, 9:15;

2 Kings 23, 29; Rev. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the

archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water

supply system. Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on the

Mediterranean Sea, for a panoramic view of the Baha'i gardens and Haifa

Bay. Continue to Acre (Micah 1:10), capital of the Crusaders for more than

a century. Visit the ancient city and harbor before continuing eastwards

across the plains of the Galilee to Tiberias (John 6, 21). BD

Day 4 – Sea of Galilee Take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee

to Capernaum (Matt. 4:13, 13:54, 17:24,

Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46-54). Visit

the remains of the 2nd century

synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13,

Mark 6:33-45, & John 21), the site of the

miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the

Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the

Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5-8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on

the Mount. Drive to Caesarea Philippi (Matt. 16:13 and Mark 8:27), where

Jesus was recognized as the Messiah by His disciples. Tour the Golan

Heights with its valleys, grazing land and snow-capped mountains. BLD

Day 5 – Jerusalem Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth

(Luke 1:26, 4:16-29; Matt. 2:23) via Cana

of Galilee (John 2:1-11). Visit the Mount

precipice, the Church of the Annunciation

and St. Joseph’s Workshop. Next on our

program is the Jordan River and the

Baptismal site, Yardenit, where you will

have opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan. Continue to Beit Shean, one

of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5:20, 7:31) and visit the Roman

theatre. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the

walls (1 Samuel 31:10, Judges 1:27). Continue south along the shores of

the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, proceed westward and climb to the

Golden City of Jerusalem. BD

Day 6 – Jerusalem Visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our

appreciation of this Golden City begins

with a panoramic view from the Mount of

Olives, overlooking the walls of the old

city and the ancient Jewish cemetery.

Visit the Church of All Nations and the

Garden of Gethsemane. Proceed to

Mount Zion to see the tomb of King

David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14:13, Luke 22:10-

38, Matt. 26:17-29, Acts 1:13 and Acts 2-Pentecost). Enter the Old City to

begin exploring the wonders of Jerusalem. Walk through the Cardo, the

main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the

Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His

Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27:33-57,

28:10). No visit to Jerusalem is complete without a walk through the

colorful Arab bazaar. Visit the Garden Tomb for a worship experience like

none other. BD

Day 7 – Jerusalem After a guided tour of Jerusalem, visit

Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the

victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by

walking along the Street of the Righteous

Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that

risked their lives in order to save their

Jewish neighbors. Continue to the City of David to see this amazing

archeological site with opportunity to walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel (2

Kings 20:20, 2 Chronicles 32:30) and the Pool of Siloam (John 9). Proceed

to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity. BD

Day 8 – Jerusalem Drive through the Judean Desert to

Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls

where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy.

Drive along the shore of the Dead Sea,

the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the

last stronghold of the Jews after the

destruction of the Second Temple in 70

A.D. Ascend by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation

system and Herod’s Palace. See the waterfalls of Ein Gedi, where David

hid from Saul (1 Samuel 24:1-2), and experience a float on the Dead Sea

waters (weather permitting). BD

Day 9 – Beersheba (Beer Sheva)

Drive to the National Park of Beit Guvrin

-Maresha (Joshua 15:44) to see the

beautiful limestone caves and the old

Roman city. Proceed to the capital of

Negev Desert, Beer Sheva (multiple OT

references including Genesis 21-46, 1

Kings 19, Amos 5 & 8), to visit Tel Beer

Sheva with the beautiful water cistern. Then travel to Sde Boker to visit

Ben Gurion’s hut and enjoy an amazing panoramic view over Zin Valley

(Numbers 13, 20, 27; Deuteronomy 32:51) from Ben Gurion’s tomb. BD

Day 10 – Negev Desert

Visit Mitzpe Ramon and learn about the

geological phenomenon of Ramon Crater,

the “Grand Canyon” of Israel. Gaze into

the crater and see the “Carpentry” and the

colored sand. Drive south to Timna Park

and see King Solomon’s Pillars, the

Mushroom, and the Tabernacle. Explore

Eilat, the “window to the Red Sea,” on your own tonight! BD

Day 11 – Petra

Cross into Jordan at the Arava border.

Visit one of the seven wonders of the

world, the ancient Nabatean city of Petra

(Sela—Isaiah 16:1, 2 Kings 14:7). Enter

through the incredible Siq to explore the

Treasury, the Roman theatre, and the

palace of Pharaoh's daughter. Proceed to

Wadi Rum for a Bedouin experience you will never forget! BD

Day 12 – Wadi Rum & Amman Start the day with an exiting Jeep tour for

two hours and enjoy the amazing

landscape and geological phenomenon of

Wadi Rum. Then head to the capital city

of Jordan, Amman, the city where Uriah

was killed (2 Sam 11:16-17). It later

became the city of Philadelphia under

Roman rule and was part of the Decapolis. You are free to explore on your

own—shop in the bazaar downtown, visit the Acropolis (with the Citadel,

Temple of Hercules, and the spring of the Jabbok River), see the King

Abdullah Mosque or Roman theater, check out the exhibits at the Jordan

Museum or the Royal Automobile Museum, or discover the hip shops and

restaurants of Rainbow Street. BD

Day 13 – Mount Nebo

Visit the beautiful Roman City of Jerash

to see the ruins. Known as Geresa during

biblical times, this is one of the best

preserved cities of the Decapolis

(Matthew 4, Mark 5 & 7). Then drive

south to Mount Nebo, the place where

Moses saw the Promise Land

(Deuteronomy 32:49). Proceed to

Madaba to see the beautiful mosaic floor and the ancient map of this area.

After touring, drive to the Allenby Bridge and cross the border back into

Israel. Enjoy your last night in Jerusalem! BD

Day 14 – Travel Home!

After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight home. We are scheduled

to arrive in Nashville about 9:15 p.m. and will take a bus back to Heartland

Worship Center. B

Lodging

Day 2 – Netanya, Leonardo Plaza

The new Leonardo Plaza Hotel Netanya is

the first luxury hotel in the Sharon region.

Its ideal location is close to Independence

Square, the beaches, and various attractions

of the city for those wishing to explore.

Check in with home on free WIFI; then rest

from your long day of travel in a spacious

room decorated with rich accessories

Day 3 & 4 – Tiberias, Royal Plaza

The Royal Plaza Hotel stands on a small hill

overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The hotel is

within easy walking distance of the beach,

the ancient mineral baths of Tiberius, the

modern spa/hot springs, and the Tomb of

Rabbi Meir Baal Haness.

Day 5-8 – Jerusalem, Olive Tree

Located in Jerusalem’s American Colony

neighborhood (a 10-minute walk from the

Old City), this newly renovated hotel was

built around an ancient olive tree believed to

have provided shade for caravans of

pilgrims about to enter the holy city. They

say that, to this very day, when you relax in

the hotel’s Olive Tree Garden, you can still

hear the strain’s of King David’s harp serenading pilgrims even while

using the free WIFI available throughout the hotel.

Day 9 – Negev Desert, Desert Iris

Yeruham

Enjoy a peaceful place with a welcoming

atmosphere, surrounded by intoxicating

silence and flourishing wilderness.

Emphasizing exposure to the nomadic ways,

this hotel serves as part of the journey into

the rare and miraculous world of the desert,

far away from the hustle of urban life.

Day 10 – Eilat, Leonardo Royal

Located on the Eilat Marina, this luxurious

hotel is only a few minutes from the Eilat

beach. Relax by the sea or pool, go

snorkeling, explore the natural reserves on a

glass-bottomed boat, visit Dolphins Reef or

the famous aquarium, or enjoy many

attractions and shopping opportunities.

Day 11 – Wadi Rum, Sun City Camp

Located in the heart of Wadi Rum’s

majestic desert, enjoy a fully-equipped suite

tent featuring the colorful carpets and styles

in a Bedouin theme. This tremendous

idyllic camp is magnificently designed to

offer visitors of Wadi Rum a glamourous

Bedouin camping experience, with all its

simplicity and authenticity, leaving them to

indulge in the authentic charm of the desert.

Day 12 – Amman, Arena Space Hotel

Welcome to Arena Space Hotel, the most

exquisite and prestigious four star hotel. It is

conveniently and centrally located in the

heart of Amman with just the

right environment to make your stay a

comfortable and relaxing experience. The

hotel is fully equipped with all the necessary

leisure amenities of a modern hotel along

with an exalted contemporary taste promising you guaranteed luxury.

When it comes to services, you will feel the difference from the moment

you check in.

Day 13 – Jerusalem, Grand Court

The hotel is located in the city center, just a

short walk from the Old City, abundant in

important holy sites, colorful markets, and

notable historical and cultural attractions.

The Grand Court is a large hotel, featuring

luxurious rooms lavishly furnished and fully

equipped with modern amenities.

Trip Details

Registration Dates: July 6th-July 31st

Space Available: 35 seats

Total Cost: $4300* (based on 20 seats)

Inclusions:

All lodging and porter fees

Airfare (includes one bag)

Transportation

Designated meals

Taxes/fees

Visa to Jordan

All entrance fees per itinerary, including jeep ride in Wadi Rum

International travel insurance

Exclusions:

Lunches and drinks during meals (unless noted)

Departure Tax (approx. $45 per person)

Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff. (We recommend the

following guidelines for tips (per person): Guide approx: $5-6/per day,

Driver: $2.5-3/per day)

A $300 deposit must be submitted with application. Final payments due

by December 15th.

Option A: One payment

Payment ($4000) due December 15th

Option B: Two payments

Payment one ($2000) due October 15th

Payment two ($2000) due December 15th

Option C: Four payments

Payment one ($1000) due September 15th

Payment two ($1000) due October 15th

Payment three ($1000) due November 15th

Payment four ($1000) due December 15th