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October 13, Wednesday
We’ll depart for New York, for our flight to Israel arriving at Ben
Gurion Airport on the next afternoon.
October 14, Thursday
Jimmy and Judy will meet us and help us with our luggage as we board our large
air-conditioned bus to make a heartwarming trip up to Jerusalem. We will
visit the Shepherd’s Fields, the biblical location of the birth of
Jesus, then on to the promenade for a magnificent panoramic view of both the Old
City of Jerusalem and the New City. We spend our first night in one
of the many Deluxe 5-star Hotels.
October 15, Friday
After a good nights sleep and a delicious Israeli breakfast we will begin
our trip of walking in the steps of Jesus. First we visit Yad Vesham, the
Holocaust Museum, which will make us aware of the persecution that has
confronted the Jewish people over the centuries. At the Shrine of the Book,
you will have the opportunity to view the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will see
the giant Menorah, the symbol of the state of Israel, and listen
to an explanation of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament. A visit
to the Second Temple Model will help us understand Jerusalem at the time
of Christ. We will end the day with a visit to the Western Wall to watch
the religious Jewish men and women welcome in the "Queens Sabbath".
October 16, Saturday
This morning we will meet with Pastor Meno Kalisher, he is the Pastor of
the church Jimmy helped establish in Jerusalem. Meno will talk to our group
about the believer's life and the challenges of evangelism in Israel. We'll then
depart for a trip up the Mediterranean Coast to Caesarea built by
Herod the Great. It is the site where the Gentiles were first converted to
Christianity. This is also where Paul was imprisoned for two years. From
Caesarea we travel up to Mt. Carmel, the site of the contest between the
prophet of God, Elijah, and the prophets of Baal. At this high spot we see the
beginning of the Jezreel Valley. As we pass through Nazareth we’ll
visit a replica of the village of Nazareth at the time of Jesus and if
time allows we will stop by Cana of Galilee. Cana is the site where Jesus
performed His first miracle. We will stay overnight on the shores of the Sea
of Galilee.
October 17, Sunday
Our Lord spent almost 30 years of His life in the Galilee region and we
plan to spend our day in this region tracing His footsteps. Among the sites will
be the city of Capernaum, headquarters for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
We’ll visit Caesarea Philippi in the area where the transfiguration
took place. As we travel through the Golan Heights we’ll understand
better the discussion between the Syrians and the Israelis about who should
control this area. We’ll have lunch by the Sea of Galilee; the menu will
include St. Peter’s fish. As we travel across the Sea of Galilee
to Beth Saida on the "Jesus Boat" we’ll study together
the story of the feeding of the 5,000. While on the Jesus boat we will see the Mount
of Beatitudes, ending up our day at the museum at Nof Ginnosar where
the 2000-year-old Jesus boat is displayed.
October 18, Monday
We start the day traveling through the Jezreel Valley on our way to Megiddo.
With Bible in hand, we’ll visualize the Battle of Armageddon. On the
way we’ll visit Beth She’an, one of the most interesting
archeological digs in Israel. Further down the Jordan Valley we will come to Gilgal,
the site where Joshua and the children of Israel first camped as they
entered into the Promised Land. On our way to Jerusalem will have
a breathtaking view of the Judean Desert! We will then go directly to the
Biblical Gardens for dinner, which will be a "Passover
Seder" almost exactly like the one Jesus had with His disciples.
October 19, Tuesday
As we make our way to the Dead Sea, our first stop is Qumran, the
location of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This also is the area where
John the Baptist was raised and conducted his ministry. We will take a quick
hike up to the waterfalls of En Gedi where David hid from King Saul and
we’ll possibly be able to take a dip in the spring. A highlight of our trip
will include a visit to Masada. The history of this magnificent fortress
and the breathtaking view of the Dead Sea region will move you. Make sure you
have your bathing suit with you today because you will have an opportunity to
swim in the Dead Sea, or maybe I should say "float in the Dead
Sea" before returning to Jerusalem.
October 20, Wednesday
Early this morning we’ll start on the Mount of Olives and make our way
to the Temple Mount, walking the same route that Jesus would have taken on His
"Triumphal Entry". Jimmy will give us a 3rd Temple Seminar on the Temple
Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples. We’ll visit a
special section of the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) where Jewish men are
studying in preparation to be Priests in the next temple. Then on to the Temple
Institute where the priestly garments have been prepared for those priests
as well as the implements for the services at the Third Temple. In the afternoon
we will go to the Garden of Gethsemane, stop at Pilate’s Judgement
Hall, and then walk the Via Dolorosa and end our journey with communion
at the Garden Tomb. This will be a very special time for our group.
October 21, Thursday
Today you can sleep late and then get up to a day of "light touring".
In the evening we'll meet for a Farewell Banquet (for those returning home) this
will be a gourmet’s delight.
Eilat
-
Petra
Tour
Extension
October 22,
Friday
- Elah
Valley, Wilderness of Zin & More
Early
this morning, we will leave
Jerusalem
and travel to the
Valley
of
Elah
. It was here that God used the young David to slay the mighty Goliath and
Israel
defeated the Philistine Army. Afterwards, we will proceed through the
fascinating
Negev
Desert
to the southern resort town of
Eilat
. Here is where we will stay for the next three nights. On our way into the
desert proper, we will come to Kibbutz Sde Boker, which is the home of
Israel
's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. We will also pass through the storied
Wilderness of Zin! Then we will find ourselves at the city of
Avdat
. This is an ancient Nabatean city which supported a population of 100,000
people in the fifth century AD. Archeologists are trying to reconstruct the
ancient systems of irrigation, because today’s engineers do not know how to
replicate the results. We will stop in the town of
Mitzpe Ramon
where there is a magnificent view of the Great Crater. Then we will travel on
to Eilat and our hotel for the night.
October 23,
Saturday
-
Petra
Today we will enjoy a full day tour to the exciting Rose Red City of Petra in
Jordan
.
Petra
is one of the
Seven Wonders of the World
. We cross the border at Eilat and drive up to
Petra
where we will spend the whole day, exploring this magnificent biblical site, a
city carved out of a desert mountain range.
Petra
not only has a stunning physical beauty, unique and ancient architecture, and
an amazing past - but it has a stunning prophetic future as well. At the end of
this magnificent day, we return to Eilat.
October 24,
Sunday
-
Eilat
We will be privileged to visit the world-famous Underwater Observatory. We will
also take a one-of-a-kind cruise on the
Red Sea
in our private schooner, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy some
swimming, snorkeling, and lunch! The remainder of the day is at leisure in what
has been voted the top winter resort for Europe and
Israel
, the city of
Eilat
.
October
25,
Monday
-
Relaxing
& Reminiscing
This morning we will be able to sleep in and relax in Eilat. After which we
leave for Tel Aviv, where we will enjoy a delicious farewell dinner, and then
our evening flight home.
October 26,
Tuesday
Early this morning we will arrive back in the
United States
.
Shalom! Shalom!
It is our prayer that this WPEO Holy Land Tour will indeed be the
memory of a lifetime and a heart moving adventure. We’ll do our best to make
it a great spiritual experience that God will use to work in your life. Be
sure to bring your Bible and a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
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