Israel Tours and trips,  Christian Tour of Israel Options for Israel Tours Holy Land Tour (two-day) Jerusalem – Nazareth – Galilee Day one - Departing Egypt at the Taba order we enter Israel and begin our tour of Israel's most renowned sights. We drive towards Jerusalem via the great Rift Valley, stopping en route at the lowest point on earth, The Dead Sea. We enjoy here a short break, have a dip in the healing waters and enjoy the dramatic views of the mountains of Jordan. We continue on our tour to the Holy City and make our first stop on the famous Mount of Olives. Here we visit the Church of all Nations, the Garden of Gethsemane, the church of Mary Magdalene and the Tomb of Maria. We enter the old city at the Lion's gate and begin our tour of all four quarters of ancient Jerusalem, starting in the Christian quarter. We walk the Via Dolorosa (way of the Cross) from the first station at the Church of the Flagellation where Jesus was whipped and given his cross, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where the Hill of Calvary and final five stations of the Cross are found. We visit here the crucifixion site on Calvary, the tomb of Christ and the Unction stone where his body was prepared for burial. From here we take a break for lunch near the Arab market in the Moslem quarter and then make our way the the Jewish quarter and the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), we see the nearby Temple Mount and it's  renowned golden ‘Dome of the Rock' before continuing our tour through the Armenian quarter onto Mount Zion and the Last Supper Room. It was on Mount Zion that Jesus was held by the Romans and where Peter denied Jesus three times. From here we depart Jerusalem in the direction of the Galilee and spend the night near the Christ's home town of Nazareth. Day Two - Following breakfast we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Church of Gabriel before we head for the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum where Jesus' stayed and taught during his years of preaching. We tour the remains of Capernaum, the village where he spent much of his preaching years, we see here the ancient synagogue and the remains of Saint Peter's house where it is believed Jesus' frequently visited. We continue our tour and visit the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Twelve Apostles on the shores of the Galilee. We visit the Church of the Bread and Fish in Tabgha and see the ancient mosaic depicting Jesus most renowned miracle and we take a break to enjoy a traditional brad and fish lunch in a restaurant on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. From here we head south to the Baptismal site on the banks of the Jordan River and after a short visit we  begin our return journey south and complete our Holy Land tour as we pass the Negev desert and Dead Sea and cross back into Egypt at Taba. This tour itinerary is a general outline and is subject to changes depending on the tour time schedule and unforeseen delays and/or conditions. The cost: Up to 4 people- 495$ in total, per day, 5 people or more- 120$ per person. Incl. jeep/ car and a guide. 6 days Christian tour in Israel Day 1 We begin our tour walking the cobbled streets of the historical port town of Jaffa.  It was through the port of Jaffa that the Cedar trees for Salomon's Temple were brought to Israel. It was also in Jaffa that Jonah tried to flee from God. In modern history Jaffa is where the early Jewish immigrants  to Israel disembarked. Today Jaffa is a town with many artists and art galleries. From Jaffa  we drive to Caesarea Maritima, the magnificent port-city built by King Herod and frequently visited by Julius Ceaser. We explore the impressive and well-preserved examples of fine Roman architecture.  We continue our drive along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea to the modern port-city of Haifa. From here we head into the Carmel mountains and take in the wonderful views from Mount Carmel. The view from this mountain is famous for its beauty, and time permitting, we can also visit the Carmelite monastery Stella Marris, where "Elijah's Cave" can be seen. Drive to the oriental city of Akko (Acre), where the Crusaders built their most important port. We can still visit the very well-preserved "Knights Halls" under the living oriental Bazaar with its colors and odors of the East. In the late afternoon we drive through the hills of Galilee to Tiberias, where we will spend the night. O/N Tiberias. Day 2: Today we visit the places where Jesus acted around the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, with Peters House and the famous Synagogue, enjoy the view from Mt. of the Beatitudes, where the "Sermon on the Mount" was given, and the reconstructed church at Tabgha, where tradition puts the miracle of the Bread and The Fish. We will also sail on the sea in a boat similar to the boat used by Jesus and his disciples. In the afternoon we make a short drive along the Golan Heights, and end the day at the Baptismal Site on the Holy River Jordan. O/N in Tiberias. Day 3: We start the day in Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water to wine at a wedding, and continue to Nazareth, where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Greek-Orthodox St. Raphael church near Mary's Well. We Continue to Mt. Tabor with its scenic Church of the Transfiguration. After descending the mountain, we travel in Jesus' footsteps to enter Jerusalem via the Mount of Olives. On Mount Scopus, at a point viewing the Holy City, we will step out of the bus for a Welcome Ceremony to Jerusalem. O/N Jerusalem. Day 4: This day is dedicated to Jerusalem's New City: We visit the "Chagall Windows", a famous piece of art, describing the 12 tribes of Israel. We also visit "Yad Vashem", the holocaust memorial, and then the famous "Menorah" (Candelabra) situated outside the "Knesset", Israel's parliament. The afternoon is intended to be at leisure. We can also organize some activities such as some free time in the Arab Market, a visit at the "Shrine of the Book", where the "Dead Sea Scrolls" are exhibited, and more… Day 5: Today we are southwards bound, into the desert! We walk through the Oasis of Ein Gedi, known since the days of King David. Ein Gedi, where four springs with fresh water meet the desert sun, is a place to enjoy the rich and unique flora and fauna that such an oasis can offer. We walk to the waterfall and back to the bus. We climb (by cable-car…) the famous cliff-fortress of Massada, where Herod the Great built a magnificent palace in the middle of the desert. Massada was then used as a fortress by the Jewish "Zealots" who fought, few against many, against the pagan Roman Empire. Their heroic struggle became a symbol for the modern State of Israel. We will not miss, of course, some floating (not swimming!) on the Dead Sea, the deepest point on earth! O/N in Jerusalem. Day 6: Our last touring day is also the highlight of our journey to the Holy Land: The Old City of Jerusalem! We start the day with an introduction to the Old City from the top of The Mount of Olives, and then walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane. We also visit the "Wailing Wall", the last remnants of the Temple in Jerusalem. If the current situation allows it, we will try to visit the Temple Mount as well. We continue in the footsteps of Jesus along the Stations of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus' "Way of Suffering", and unto the Church of the Holy Sepulcure, where Jesus was crucified and buried. The Via Dolorosa also passes through the Old City's oriental "Suq" (Bazaar). At the end of the day we visit King David's Tomb and the "Room of the Last Supper". Farewell Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Price: Up to 4 people- 495$ in total, per day, 5 people or more- 120$ per person. Incl. jeep/ car and a guide.

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