“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
11-Day Women of Faith in the Holy Land
Worship, Pray, and Experience the Scriptures come to life with a community of women for 11 days on the pilgrimage of faith in the Holy Land!
What’s Included
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in the Holy Land
Arrive in the Holy Land and travel to Bethlehem for the night.
Day 3 Bethlehem
Start your day by touring the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd's Field. In the afternoon, take an olive woodworking workshop and visit the Bethlehem Bible College.
Day 4 Nazareth
Start your pilgrimage by traveling to Ein Karem and modern-day Nablus. Learn about the women in the Bible and their encounters with Jesus. Visit the Franciscan Wedding Chapel in Cana. From there, you will travel to Nazareth and to the Church of the Annunciation.
Day 5 Galilee
Travel to Magdala and tour a first-century synagogue where they have a hall dedicated to the women in the Bible. Visit the Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and enjoy the views of Galilee from Mount Arbel. Pass through the Valley of Doves.
Day 6 Sea of Galilee
Worship and sail the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum and tour the synagogue where Jesus taught. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes and the Church of the Loaves and Fish. Walk along the Sea of Galilee and tour the Church of Primacy.
Day 7 Bethany
Start the day off in Bethany and view the tomb of Lazarus. From there, travel to Jerusalem. Stand atop the Mount of Olives and walk through the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of All Nations.
Day 8 Jerusalem
Enjoy the day and explore the beauty of Jerusalem.
Day 9 Garden Tomb
Start your day by visiting the Pool of Siloam. Explore the Davidson Center. Pray at the Teaching Steps and Western Wall. Celebrate Communion at the Garden Tomb.
Day 10 Church of St. Anne
Visit the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne. Walk the Via Dolorosa. Enjoy the rest of the day in Jerusalem.
Day 11 Return to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill