Travel to Israel with Cross Church, June 29 – July 10, 2020
12 Day Luxury Tour

Starting From $3997

Travel to Israel with Cross Church June 29 – July 10, 2020

12 Day Luxury Tour Starting from $3997

Travel to Israel with Cross Church June 29 – July 10, 2020

12 Day Luxury Tour Starting from $3997

Sights We Will See

Jerusalem

Bethlehem

Megiddo

Beth Shean

Garden Tomb/Calvary

Capernaum

The Dead Sea

Caesarea Philippi

Wailing Wall

Mount of Olives

Masada

The Sea of Galilee

The Jordan River

Garden of Gethsemane

Qumran

Underground Rabbinical Tunnels

Your Tour Includes

Luxury Hotels

Entrance Fees to all sites including Masada

Buffet Breakfasts & Dinners

Fabulous Sea of Galilee Boat Ride


Round Trip Airfare from Houston -$150 additional for DFW

Buffet Lunch and use of Spa at the Hod Hamidbar Resort on the Dead Sea

Full sightseeing by private, air-conditioned motor coach with English-speaking guides

DAY 1 - Monday, USA / Israel
Our journey of a lifetime begins with a flight to Israel. (Flight times may vary based upon departure airport)

DAY 2 - Tuesday, Tel Aviv
After arriving in Tel Aviv. we will clear customs and immigration for· malities and board our modern, air-conditioned, luxury motor coach. Tel Aviv is home to one of the oldest harbors in the world and is built on the ancient port of Jaffa. It is here that Peter had his rooftop vision. Overnight in Tel Aviv

DAY 3 - Wednesday, Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth
As we depart Tel Aviv enroute to Tiberias, we will have a beautiful stop along the way at Caesarea by the Sea. (Acts 10&25) Our next stop is Mount Carmel, remembered as the place where Elijah called down fire from Heaven upon the prophets of Baal. (2 Kings 1:12) From there, we head to Megiddo, an ancient city of King Solomon and the site of the future battle of Armageddon (I Kings 9:15; Rev. 16:16). Our day will conclude at Nazareth, the city where Jesus would have grown up as a child (Luke 1 & 2).
Dinner and Overnight Tiberias.

DAY 4 - Thursday, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride / Jesus Boat / Capernaum / Caesarea Philippi / Dan / Jordan River Baptism
We will start this morning with a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. We will arrive at a place that Christ knew well – Capernaum. In Capernaum are the remains of what is believed to be Peter’s House. This is the region where Christ spent much of His early ministry (Mat· thew 4:13). Next, we will see Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus and His disciples went for peace and quiet (Mark 8:27). We will then proceed to Tel Dan. the northernmost city of ancient Israel (Judges 18:29). On our return to the hotel, we will pass through the Golan Heights. Our touring day will end at the Jordan River for an evening Baptismal Service,
Dinner and Final Overnight Tiberias.

DAY 5 - Friday, Belvoir / Beth Shean / Jerusalem
After breakfast and checkout, we head out to the beautiful Crusader fortress of Bel Voir and its breathtaking view of the Jordan Valley. We will also tour the ruins of Beth Shean – a fascinating city that is enjoy· able to explore. Arriving around sunset at Mt. Scopus, we will see the beautiful city of Jerusalem.
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 6 - Saturday, Day of Leisure
We have set aside this day for some shopping, visiting museums or simply walking in the Old City,
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 7 - Sunday, Temple Mount / Temple Tunnels / Pool of Bethesda / City of David / Hezekiah Tunnels
This morning we will see the heart of Jerusalem. As we enter the Old City walls, we come upon the Western Wall (Wailing Wall} of Herod’s Temple. Beyond that lies the 35-acre Temple area purchased by King David (2 Samuel 24:18-25). On this site stands the magnificent Dome of the Rock (the third holiest site in all of Islam). Next, we tour the Old City streets and see the ancient ruins of the Cardo. We will have a fascinating time of discovery in the Rabbinical Tunnel Tour – where we will be underground looking at the actual foundation stones of the Temple Mount. We will also see the site of the Pool of Bethesda (John 5).
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 8 - Monday, Bethlehem / Ein Gedi
After breakfast this morning, we will depart for Bethlehem. The Church of the Nativity is sure to be a highlight as we remember the birth of our Saviour. Then we will visit Ein·Gedi, the lush oasis in the desert, where David hid from King Saul (I Samuel 24:1-6).
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 9 - Tuesday, Masada / Dead Sea / Spa
This morning our first stop is Masada. We will take a new, large cable car up for a visit to one of King Herod’s palaces, which later became a Jewish landmark. Then it’s on to an afternoon of fun and relaxation at the Hod Resort near the Dead Sea. Enjoy an afternoon of swimming or the use of the famous spas.
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 10 - Wednesday, Day of Leisure
We have set aside this day for you to reflect on all you have seen and prepare your heart for the final day in Jersualem.
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 11 - Tuesday, Upper Room / Gethsemane / Caiaphas House / Garden Tomb
Today is the spiritual highlight of the trip as we trace the final days of our Saviour’s ministry. Our first stop is the Upper Room, a place simi· lar to the room of the Last Supper (Mark 14:22-25). As we trace the steps of the last hours of our Saviour, first, we will see Gethsemane. As you kneel next to the olive trees, you can only imagine what Christ must have endured. Our next stop is the house of Caiaphas, the High Priest, where Jesus was held during His trial. As we continue, we will see Calvary and the Place of the Skull. At our final stop, the Garden Tomb, there will be a special time of communion and reflection as we pray at the place where our Savior died and rose again. We will con­clude our final day with our farewell dinner.
Dinner and Overnight – Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 12 - Friday, Tel Aviv / USA
This morning, we will depart from Tel Aviv for our return flight to the USA. Our hearts will soar as we remember the many sites we visited as we walked in the footsteps of Jesus.

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