“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
9-Day Holy Land Walking Tour
Walk where Jesus walked and experience firsthand his routes and ministry on this 9-day walking tour throughout 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
Day 2 Arrive in the Holy Land
You will be landing at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Afterward, you board our motor coach and go to your hotel. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a time to relax.
Day 3 Caesarea & Nazareth
You will begin your day walking along the coastal plain and the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea. This ancient port was built by Herod the Great. We continue on to Nazareth. You will stroll and visit the Mt. Precipice, Mary's Well, the Church of the Annunciation, El Babour Mill, and the Basilica of the Annunciation.
Day 4 Nazareth & Cana
Begin your day walking through Nazareth's Old City and visiting the crest of the Nabi Sa'in Ridge. Tour through the capital of Galilee in Jesus' day, Sepphoris. From there, you will travel to Cana and visit the church where Jesus performed his first miracle.
Day 5 Mt. Arbel
Begin your walking tour at the modern site of Kibbutz Lavi. Visit the Horns of Hattin, a site known for where Saladin defeated the Crusaders in the battle of 1187. From there, you will tour Nebi Shu'eib, a Druze shrine to Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses. Travel to Moshav Arbel and make your way to a Byzantine-era synagogue. Climb the summit of Mt. Arbel and take in the magnificent view.
Day 6 Magdala, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, & Capernaum
Begin your day at the Wadi Hanam also known as the Valley of the Doves. Travel to Magdala, the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, and Capernaum.
Day 7 Jordan River, Jericho, & Bethlehem
Begin your day at the Jordan River Valley and Qasr el, Yehud, a site associated with Jesus' Baptism. Make your way to Jericho and Bethlehem. Tour the Shepherd's Field and the Church of the Nativity. Finish your day by traveling to Jerusalem.
Day 8 Jerusalem
Explore the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk through the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Pool of Bethesda, the Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Tour the Western Wall and the Davidson Center.
Day 9 Return to the USA
Relax and reflect on your flight home.
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