APRIL 15-30, 2025 - Israel and the SEVEN Churches of Revelation (Turkey)

16-DAY TOUR - For those who have visited Israel before. To view the itinerary, please scroll to the bottom of this page (right section)

october 20-november 2, 2025 — Israel and Petra (Jordan)

(If viewing by phone, please scroll to the text below the first tour)

May 26-june 6, 2026 — Israel and optional add-on: Archaeological Dig in Shiloh, Israel

(12-Day Israel Tour with Add-on Option to join the Archaeological Dig in Shiloh June 6-11)

For more information, email info@SongForIsrael.org

We invite you to share the experience of a lifetime—a trip to the land of the Bible.  We will receive powerful studies of the Bible on-site, in the places where the patriarchs, our Messiah, and His disciples lived! Our tours have a "Jewish roots" focus with optional Sabbath (Shabbat) worship services and optional Davidic Dancing opportunities. You may register interest by using the form near the bottom of this page. Note: We will use the Hebrew name for Jesus, “Yeshua” in our narrative.

For those interested in more information, we will have Information Meetings (in person and on Zoom) where Deby will teach how to count Israeli shekels, distribute a booklet called "Getting Prepared Spiritually" (for the tour), discuss what to pack, and discuss evening options. Each meeting will offer something different and will help us prepare for our trip. Please email info@SongForIsrael.org for more information.

We can book your flight coming from any state in the USA (or world, for that matter).

Please fill out the form near the bottom of the page to register interest in one of our Israel Tours and/or to ask questions. To register for this tour, a deposit and copy of your current passport and a completed registration form is required. Please see next paragraphs for brochure/registration form.

To register interest for any tour, please on “Register Interest Form” at the bottom of this page. Your actual reservation for any of our tours will be made through Adventure Bible Tours by clicking here.

Printable fliers:

• Click here for a printable copy of the 2025 Israel/Turkey tour flier.

• Click here for a printable copy of the 2025 Fall Israel tour flier.

• Click here for a printable copy of the 2026 Israel tour flier (for information on optional archaeological dig following the tour, email info@songforisrael.org)

Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk without assistance, keep up with the group, climb many steps and be able to walk 5 - 7 miles per day, without slowing down the group.

israel and turkey: the seven churches of revelation tour - april 15-30, 2025

16-Day Tour (For those who are visiting Israel for the 2nd time or more)

LAND PORTION (includes hotels, transportation, all entrance fees, tips, breakfasts, dinners and special meals) will cost $4,624. Full tour cost: $6,624 and includes airfare.

ITINERARY (Subject to Change)

DAY 1 - Flight from LAX to Ismir, Turkey

day 2 - Turkey: Kusadasi (Ephesus) AND PAMUKKALE (LAODicea)

Overnight at the Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Day 3 - Turkey: Ephesus & laodicea

We will visit the ruins of Ephesus which was one of the greatest cities in the ancient world. Ephesus has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ephesus is important for Christians as this is a site where Paul preached, Timothy taught, and where John warned the church at Ephesus “…you have abandoned your first love.” (Rev. 2:4). We will then visit Pamukkale (Laodicea), known as the lukewarm church: “I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”—Revelation 3:15–16.

Overnight at the Doga Thermal Hotel, Pamukkale

DAY 4 - TURKEY: AKHISAR (PHILADELPHIA), SART (SARDIS), IZMIR (SMYRNA)

Philadelphia is called the city of Brotherly Love. This city has some ruins of the city wall and some arches dating from the late Byzantine era. From Revelation 3:8-13: I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. We will also visit Sardis, a major center of Hellenistic and Byzantine culture - now an active archaeological site. Revelation 3:1 says: “I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Wake, and strengthen the things that remain…I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God.” And our last site for this day will be Smyrna. Smyrna was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia before falling to the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. Its ruins span everything from a Roman gymnasium to the relics of a nearby Greek temple to the remains of the fifth church of the Bible’s Seven Churches of the Revelation. From Revelation 2:9: I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about to suffer…be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."

Overnight at the Movenpick Hotel, Izmir

DAY 5 - TURKEY: AKHISAR (THYATIRA), BERGAMA (PERGAMON), ACROPOLIS & ASCLEPTION OF THE HELLENISTIC CITY OF PERGAMON

In Thyatira, you will see the remains of an ancient temple. This is the place where John wrote: I know your deeds and your love and faith and service and perseverance, and that your deeds of late are greater than at first. But, I have this against you that you tolerate the woman Jezebel…He who overcomes, I will give authority over the nations. (Revelation 2:19-26). Then we will visit Pergamon. Pergamum Church, with its historical and cultural assets, is one of the most visited destinations by local and foreign travelers. This city is on the Unesco World Heritage list due to its breathtaking history and stunning artifacts. We will visit the acropolis where we will see the ruins, imagining what took place here in times past. Walking down from the ancient city, we will visit the Asclepion, which was used as a health center by ancient people.

Day 6 - Turkey: izmir airport to kayseri, turkey

Drive to Cappadocia and overnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Nevsehir

Day 7 - Turkey: Cappadocia

Visit the Goreme open-air Museum dotted with churches elaborately decorated with frescoes and hewn out of rock by the early Christians hiding from Roman persecutors. The next stop will be the rock-carved natural Citadel of Uchisar where we will enjoy a superb view of the region. After visiting an authentic underground city nearby, we will stop at Avanos which is known for its earthenware potteries symbolizing the traditional character of the region.

Overnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Nevsehir

day 8 - Depart from Kayseri to Israel

Take a stroll on the Boardwalk in Tel Aviv (Mediterranean shoreline). Overnight at Herod’s Hotel, Tel Aviv

Day 9 - Galilee: Caesarea & Aqueduct, Akko, Rosh Hanikra

We will head for Caesarea, stopping at the Roman theater, the aqueduct, and then we will wade in the Mediterranean. Next, we will head north to visit Rosh Hanikra, one of the most beautiful places in Israel! Rosh Hanikra is a geologic formation on the border between Israel and Lebanon, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Western Galilee. It is a white chalk cliff face which opens up into spectacular grottos. The grottoes are cavernous tunnels formed by sea action on the soft chalk rock. We will end our day visiting Akko, a city that has been influenced by the Romans, Ottomans, Crusaders, Mamelukes, Byzantines, and the British. Today it is home to a brilliantly coexistent mixed population of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The old city of Akko is another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest ports in the world.

Overnight at Nof Ginosaur Kibbutz, Tiberias

Day 10 - Galilee: Mt. Bental, Druze Market, ZipporI National Park, Mt. Arbel, Boatride on the Sea of Galilee

We will begin our day by driving north to Mt. Bental to see the bunkers and fortifications; we’ll stand just 60 miles from Damascus. Isaiah 17:1 Damascus will cease from being a city and shall become a ruinous heap. While in the area, we will shop at an interesting Druze Market, after which we will visit Zippori National Park which is perched atop a hill in the heart of the Galilee. It offers a panoramic view of Israel’s rich historical landscape. Known as the capital of the Galilee, the seat of the Sanhedrin, and the place where the Mishnah was completed; Zippori stands as a testament to the region’s vibrant past. We will drive up Mt. Arbel’s high cliffs and enjoy views of Mt. Hermon and the Golan Heights, a cave fortress, and ruins of an ancient synagogue. Mt. Arbel sits across from Mt. Nitai. Their cliffs were created as a result of the geological processes leading to the creation of the Jordan Rift Valley. We will end our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight at the Nof Ginosaur Kibbutz, Tiberias

Day 11 - gideon’s springs, Jericho (Wadi Qelt), Genesis Land Experience lunch, friends of zion museum, drive to Jerusalem

First we visit the Spring of Harod (Gideon’s Spring), at the base of Mount Gilboa. We will recall the account of Gideon and his 300 men. Gideon gathered 32,000 Israelites at the spring (Judges 7:1–3). Next we will visit Jericho where the walls came tumbling down and stop at Wadi Qelt, the valley and stream. We will stop for lunch at Genesis Land which is situated in the heart of the Judean desert on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. You will be greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels which will lead you down to Abraham's tent where you will experience his legendary hospitality. At Genesis Land, the stories of the Bible come to life in the very landscape in which they took place. Then we will drive to Jerusalem and visit the Friends of Zion Museum which celebrates Christian Zionists and their contribution to Israel.

Overnight at Lady Stern Hotel, Jerusalem

day 12 - Jerusalem: Mt. of olives & overlook, priVATE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, Bethlehem shepherds Field, Bethany, RAMPARTS WALK

We will begin our morning with a visit to the Mt. of Olives which overlooks the Kidron Valley. We will enjoy a private garden for worship in the Garden of Gethsemane. Then we will drive to Bethlehem’s Shepherds Field and cave, the birthplace of Yeshua. We will end our day with a walk on the Ramparts in the Old City.

Overnight at the Lady Stern Hotel, Jerusalem

day 13 - Jerusalem: Temple Mount AND TEMPLE MOUNT SIFTING project, western wall tunnel tour, Free afternoon TO VISIT the western wall AND shopping in the old city

We will start our day with an early visit to the Temple Mount and then take one of two tours to the Western Wall Tunnels. Nearby we will join the Temple Mount Sifting Project to possibly find treasures from the first-temple period as we wet sift dirt taken from the First-century Temple Mount. We will have lunch in the Old City and then have a free afternoon in the Old City for shopping, a visit to the Western Wall, or the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Overnight at Lady Stern Hotel, Jerusalem

Day 14 - Yad Hashmona Biblical Gardens, VALLEY OF ELAH, US EMBASSY, MUSEUM, TEL BEER SHEVA

Our first stop today will be visiting Yad Hashmona Biblical Gardens with a skilled guide taking us through the garden, covering the northern hillside of the Moshav grounds. We will have a glimpse into the spiritual, physical, and agricultural world of the Jewish people in the land of the Bible. It displays a variety of biblical plants and trees as well as reconstructed facilities from biblical times. The Garden includes an ancient wine press, an olive oil press, a “Mikve” (ritual bath), a burial cave, an agricultural watchtower, a Galilean-type synagogue, and a Bedouin tent. Next, we will visit the Valley of Elah, the place described in the Old Testament where the Israelites were encamped when David fought Goliath (1 Samuel 17:2; 1 Samuel 17:19). For a special treat, we will visit the US Embassy. We end our day visiting Tel Be’er Sheva, which played an important role in the biblical narrative, especially the stories from the time of the Patriarchs. Be’er Sheva is mentioned 33 times in the Hebrew Bible. As told in Genesis, Be’er Sheva was home to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was there that Abraham formed a covenant with King Abimelech (Genesis 21:32) and it is also where both Isaac and Jacob spoke to God (Genesis 26:23–24; 46:1–4).

Overnight at Lady Stern Hotel, Jerusalem

dAY 15 HEBRON: CAVE OF THE PATRIARCHS, MENACHEM BEGIN HERITAGE museum, ISRAEL MUSEUM (JEWISH SECTION), HERZL museum

We will visit the Cave of the Patriarchs which is the world’s most ancient Jewish site and the second holiest place for the Jewish people, after the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The cave and the adjoining field were purchased—at full market price—by Abraham some 3700 years ago. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah are all later buried in the same Cave of Machpelah. The structure was built during the Second Temple Period (about 2,000 years ago) by Herod, King of Judea. Next we will visit the Menachem Begin Heritage Museum, the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. For our last visit today, we will visit the Herzl Museum, which teaches audiences about the man who stood as the foundational figure of the Zionist ideology we know today.

Overnight at Lady Stern Hotel, Jerusalem

Day 16 - depart Tel Aviv and arrive at LAX with sweet memories

cost:

$6,624 per person based on double occupancy. $1,696 for a Single Supplement. Cost is based on an estimated $2,000 airfare which cannot be confirmed until 11 months prior to trip (based on current airline fares). Price will be adjusted higher or lower to match actual airfare cost. Land only $4,624 (arrange your own airfare from a location other than LAX).

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is due immediately to confirm your reservation plus - Include a copy of your Passport information that is valid for at least 6 months after the completion of your travel. Should the tour get cancelled or postponed for any reason, you will receive $400 refunded unless you transfer to the postponed tour.

FULL PAYMENT:  Full payment is due 70 days prior to trip departure.

tour guides: Israel: Aharon Levarko

AHARON was born in New Zealand – Orthodox/Traditional Jewish family-Bar Mitzvah. He came to the faith at age 19 and immigrated to Israel in 1991. Served in Israeli Defense Forces {IDF} and served 9 years. He is married to Ariella and has 4 children.

He graduated Bible College of New Zealand {Discipleship Ministry} and Living Wisdom School Of Counseling {Levels 1&2}. He leads archeological Seminars Tour Guide School- Jerusalem. He is a Shoresh Post Graduate Jewish Roots Biblical Studies. He was manager of the Christian Audio Visual Society of New Zealand and was involved in Open Air Campaigners- Evangelistic Ministry. He does teaching/preaching and Seminars Hebraic Roots of Christian Faith; Historical, Archaeological and Cultural background to the Bible.

He loves fast pitch Softball- Israeli Representative- European Championship; Maccabi Games.

TOUR LEADER: Deby Brown is Director of Song For Israel. Previously she was a commissioned Pastor at Friends Church Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda, California, and Director of Women's Ministries of Calvary Church, Santa Ana, California. She is author of Understanding God's Eternal Plan for Israel (available on Amazon). Deby is also on staff part-time at a Messianic Jewish Congregation and teaches Beginning Hebrew.

For more information, email info@SongForIsrael.org

Song For Israel

www.SongForIsrael.org

18340 Yorba Linda Blvd. #107-153
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 488-8168

info@SongForIsrael.org

 and

Adventure Bible Tours P. O. Box 262

Carver, MN 55315

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Israel and petra (Jordan)

october 20-november 2, 2025

14-Day Tour

LAND PORTION (includes hotels, transportation, all entrance fees, tips, breakfasts, dinners and special meals) will cost $4,515. Full tour cost: $5,979 and includes airfare from LAX.

ITINERARY (Subject to Change)

DAY 1 - Flight from LAX to amman, jordan

day 2 - arrive in amman, jordan

Overnight at the Petra Moon Hotel, Petra

day 3 - Mt. nebo

After a wonderful breakfast, our morning will begin with a panoramic tour of Amman, the capital of Jordan. We will visit Mt. Nebo for a wondrous view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. This is the view Moses was allowed to see of the Promised Land, but not allowed to enter. Dinner and overnight in Petra at the Petra Moon Hotel.

day 4 - Petra tour, Wadi rum

We will drive to Petra right after breakfast to enjoy the best weather. Petra is known as the "Red City (Petra) half as old as time." From Wadi Moussa, travel on foot or horseback through a narrow gorge in the Nubian sandstone and arrive abruptly at the outstanding Red Rose City with the treasury before you.  Visit the Nabateans' Tomb, Temples and dwellings which were hewn from the surrounding rock formations of multicolored stones. Petra was one of the most important caravan centers during Biblical times.  It was lost to the world for over 500 years until rediscovered in the year 1812. After Petra we continue to Wadi Rum by jeep which is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of Lawrence’s Spring is named after British soldier Lawrence of Arabia – Lawrence of Arabia was filmed there. Optional camel ride through the dessert where Moses led the children of Israel through the wilderness. We will end our day with dinner and overnight at the Petra Moon Hotel.

Day 5 - timna park, tabernacle tour, ramon crater & dead sea

Our first stop will be Timna Park, which is located north of Eilat in Israel’s Negev Desert. One of the largest attractions in the south of Israel the park sits in a beautifully majestic desert setting. It has amazing history and geology. You will see a lake in the desert! It is surrounded by steep cliffs, with Mount Timna, the world’s first-ever copper mine, standing tall in the center. While in Timna Park, we will visit the perfect desert backdrop for the fascinating replica of the biblical tabernacle. Built after much research, the replica is a complete, accurate and authentic reconstruction of the appearance and dimensions of the ‘Mishkan’. It also included the interior reconstructed, presenting the table of the shewbread, the ‘Menorah’, the garments of the priest, and even a replica of the ark, with the Ten Commandments in it. Then we will visit the Ramon Crater in Israel’s Negev Desert. It is the world’s largest erosion crater. Lastly, we will head to the Dead Sea and float before we head to Jerusalem. Overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel in Jerusalem.

day 6 - qumran, cave of the patriarchs, mount of olives

We will begin our morning with a visit to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then we will head to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, which is the world’s most ancient Jewish site. The cave and the adjoining field were purchased—at full market price—by Abraham some 3700 years ago. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah are all later buried in the same cave, aka Cave of Machpelah. These are considered the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Jewish people. On to the Mt. of Olives which overlooks the Kidron Valley and the Temple Mount. We will end our day with a Shabbat dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel in Jerusalem.

day 7 - Shiloh, Mt. Moriah, Temple Mount, Western Wall tunnels, Davidson archaeological park, king David, hezekiah’s tunnel & Pool of Siloam

Our busy day will begin with a trip north to Shiloh, the place where the Tabernacle stood for almost 400 years. Archaeologists have discovered this place! We will visit the museum and watch a movie giving us the biblical history of Ancient Shiloh. Then we will head for Mt. Moriah and the Temple Mount. We will walk along the ancient paths that the disciples and Yeshua walked. We will visit the Western Wall and place a prayer in it and then head to the Western Wall Tunnel tour, taking us back through time as we learn how huge stones were put in place and remain to this day. Just outside the tunnels we will visit the Davidson Center for a view of some artifacts found in the area. We will visit the City of David and walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel.  See a new and very exciting dig in process nearby at the Pool of Siloam.

day 8 - Garden of GETHSEMANE, Garden tomb, house of caiaphas, praetorium, israel museum

This is a walking day, where we literally walk where Yeshua walked through parts of the Old City.  Down the Palm Sunday Path to the Tear Drop Church to Gethsemane, a private garden for worship, to the House of Caiaphas and then will visit the Garden Tomb. Then we will visit the Israel Museum (Shrine of the Book) to see a model of Jerusalem during the time of Christ. At the Shrine of the Book, we will see the original Isaiah scrolls found at Qumran.

day 9 - Caesarea mariTime & the Roman aqueduct, mt. precipice, baptism at the Jordan River

Today we will head for Caesarea, stopping at the Roman theater, the aqueduct and wading in the Mediterranean. We will visit Mt. Precipice in Nazareth - the boyhood home of Yeshua. Our last stop will be at the Jordan River for optional baptisms and excellent shopping at the Yardenit. Then dinner and overnight at brand new David’s Harp Hotel overlooking the Galilee.

day 10 - Sea of Galilee boat ride & museum, magdala, capernaum, mt. of Beatitudes, tabgha, peter’s primacy

We begin today with a Jesus Boat on the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Capernaum and the house of Simon Peter and the synagogue where Jesus preached. We will visit the Ancient Galilee Boat museum, to see the Jesus Boat, an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century AD, discovered in 1986 on the north-west shore of the Sea of Galilee.  Then, see the Magdala archaeological site to see the remains of a first-century synagogue. Then we will visit the sites where Yeshua spent 75 percent of His early ministry –Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus taught on the hillside. Then we will descend to Taghba (Peter’s Primacy), site of the miracle of the Loaves and Fish, and also where Jesus fed His disciples a meal on the beach of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection. We will end our day at David’s Harp hotel for a nice swim in the pool and dinner.

day 11 - Tel Dan, Caesarea philippi, mount bental, druze market

Our day begins with a visit to Tel Dan to view the altar of Jeroboam and the Canaanite gate. On to Banias, Caesarea Philippi, where Yeshua told His disciples why He had come. Then, to Mt. Bental to see the bunkers and fortifications and stand just 60 miles from Damascus. Isaiah 17: Damascus will cease from being a city and shall become a ruinous heap. We will visit a small outdoor Druze Market for a refreshing Pomegranate drink. If we have time we will visit Nimrod’s Fortress. Lastly, we will have the option to be baptized in the Jordan River. We will stay overnight at the new David’s Harp Hotel, overlooking the Sea of Galilee

day 12 - tel megiddo, nazareth, cana, beit she’an

We will visit Megiddo and take pictures of the valley of Armageddon. Then, on to Nazareth, - the boyhood home of Yeshua. We will visit the Precipice there for an awesome panoramic view. We will make a short stop in Cana, where Yeshua turned water into wine. Lastly, we will go to Beit She’an, one of the largest archaeological sites in Israel. We will return to our hotel, David’s Harp, for a Shabbat dinner.

day 13 - Joppa, farewell dinner

On our last day in Israel, we will visit Joppa, the seaport from which Jonah sailed when he attempted to disobey the Lord’s calling and flee to Tarshish rather than preach a message of repentance to the Ninevites. Joppa was where a famous woman, Dorcas, lived and was raised from the dead. It was also where Simon the Tanner lived and where the Apostle Peter was staying when he received the vision to take the Gospel to the Gentiles. We will enjoy a farewell dinner for all and then stay overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel in Tel Aviv.

day 14 - ben gurion airport

We will travel home with memories stored in our hearts of the biblical locations we visited.

COST:

$5,979 per person based on double occupancy. $1,545 for a Single Supplement. Cost is based on an estimated $2,000 airfare which cannot be confirmed until 11 months prior to trip (based on current airline fares). Price will be adjusted higher or lower to match actual airfare cost. Land only $4,515 (arrange your own airfare from a location other than LAX).

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is due immediately to confirm your reservation plus - Include a copy of your Passport information that is valid for at least 6 months after the completion of your travel.

FULL PAYMENT:  Full payment is due 85 days prior to trip departure.

BROCHURE: Click here for a printable brochure.

registration: Click form below (left)

Song For Israel

www.SongForIsrael.org

18340 Yorba Linda Blvd. #107-153
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 488-8168

info@SongForIsrael.org

 and

Adventure Bible Tours P. O. Box 262

Carver, MN 55315

May 26-june 6, 2026 — Israel and optional add-on: Archaeological Dig in Shiloh, Israel

(12-Day Israel Tour with Add-on Option to join the Archaeological Dig in Shiloh June 6-11)

LAND PORTION (includes hotels, transportation, all entrance fees, tips, breakfasts, dinners and special meals) will cost $4,515. Full tour cost: $5,979 and includes airfare from LAX.

ITINERARY (Subject to Change)

DAY 1 - Flight from LAX to israel

DAY 2 - Tel aviv, joffa

On our first stop, we will visit Joppa, the seaport from which Jonah sailed when he attempted to disobey the Lord’s calling and flee to Tarshish rather than preach a message of repentance to the Ninevites. Joppa was where a famous woman, Dorcas, lived and was raised from the dead. It was also where Simon the Tanner lived and where the Apostle Peter was staying when he received the vision to take the Gospel to the Gentiles. While in Joffa, we will visit Simon Tanner’s House.

Overnight at the David Ramada in Netanya.

DAY 3 - caesarea maritime, aqueduct, mt. carmel, tel megiddo, nazareth synagogue, mt. precipice

We will head for Caesarea, stopping at the Roman theater, the aqueduct, and then we will wade in the Mediterranean. We will visit the tel at Megiddo and take pictures of the valley of Armageddon. Then, on to Nazareth, - the boyhood home of Yeshua. We will visit the Precipice there for an awesome panoramic view.

We will end our day with a Shabbat dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz in Tiberias.

DAY 4 - Sea of Galilee boat ride, jesus boat museum, capernaum, mt. of beatitudes, tabgha

We begin today with a Jesus Boat on the Sea of Galilee and learn the hora! This boat ride is often a favorite. We will visit the Ancient Galilee Boat museum, to see the Jesus Boat, an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century AD, discovered in 1986 on the north-west shore of the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Capernaum and the house of Simon Peter and the synagogue where Jesus preached. Then we will visit the sites where Yeshua spent 75 percent of His early ministry –Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus taught on the hillside. Then descend to Taghba (Peter’s Primacy), site of the miracle of the Loaves and Fish, and also where Jesus fed His disciples a meal on the beach of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection.

Overnight at the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz in Tiberias.

DAY 5 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Bental, Magdala, Jordan River Baptism option

Our day begins with a visit to Tel Dan to view the altar of Jeroboam and the Canaanite gate. On to Banias, Caesarea Philippi, where Yeshua told His disciples why He had come. Then, to Mt. Bental to see the bunkers and fortifications and stand just 60 miles from Damascus. Isaiah 17: Damascus will cease from being a city and shall become a ruinous heap. Then, see the Magdala archaeological site to see the remains of a first-century synagogue. Lastly, we will have the option to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Optional Evening Plans: Shmuel Bowman, Executive Director of Operation Lifeshield, will meet with us at our hotel to share about the life-saving bomb shelters that are needed in Israel. He will present the group with a Qassam rocket that had been launched into Israel.Overnight at the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz in Tiberias.

DAY 6 - Beit She’an, gideon’s springs, jericho, dead sea

First we will drive to the old Roman city of Beit She’an to visit the impressive Roman ruins. From here we drive to the Spring of Harod (Gideon’s Spring), at the base of Mount Gilboa. We will recall the account of Gideon and his 300 men. Gideon gathered 32,000 Israelites at the spring (Judges 7:1–3). We will continue our journey through the Jordan Valley to get to Jericho, where we will visit the ruins that remain, where the walls came tumbling down, and stop at Wadi Qelt, the valley and stream. We will drive south to the Dead Sea for a swim and optional mud bath.

We will stay overnight at the David Resort and Spa.

DAY 7 - Ein Gedi, Qumran, Genesis Land Experience, Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemene

We will begin our morning with the fabulous oasis at Ein Gedi, and walk where David hid in caves from Saul. Then we will visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We will stop for lunch at Genesis Land which is situated in the heart of the Judean desert on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. You will be greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels which will lead you down to Abraham's tent where you will experience his legendary hospitality. At Genesis Land, the stories of the Bible come to life in the very landscape in which they took place. On to the Mt. of Olives which overlooks the Kidron Valley and the Temple Mount. We will end our day with a private garden for worship in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Optional Evening Plans: Take a guided short walk to visit the famous King David Hotel and stroll through the lobby; walk through the luxurious Mamilla Mall; stop for photos and a breathtaking view of the city; then enter the Old City at the Jaffa Gate. Participate in Israeli Folk dancing at 9:15 pm (30 shekels) or do some shopping a few blocks away in the Ben Yehuda area. Visit the YMCA on King David Street and take the elevator to the top floor to the observation lookout for an amazing view of Jerusalem (12 shekels).

Overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

DAY 8 - Temple Mount, Western Wall tunnel tour, western wall, jerusalem archaeological park, city of david, hezekiah’s tunnel, pool of siloam

We will start our day with an early visit to the Temple Mount and then take one of two tours to the Western Wall Tunnels. Here at a certain spot in the tunnel, you will be as close as one can get to the Holy of Holies from the Temple in the day of Yeshua. After the tour, we will visit the Western Wall and place a prayer in its cracks. We will visit the Davidson Archaeological Center (Opel Archaeological Park) and have lunch in the Old City. After lunch we will walk a short distance to visit the City of David and walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel; see a new and very exciting dig in process (known as the Gavati excavation).

Optional evening plans: We will take a taxi to visit the Mamila Mall and then a short walk to the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

DAY 9 - Temple Mount sifting project, antonio’s fortress, free time in jerusalem

We will join the Temple Mount Sifting Project to possibly find treasures from the first-temple period as we wet sift dirt taken from the First-century Temple Mount. We will then visit Anntonio’s Fortress, a citadel built by Herod the Great and named for Herod's patron Mark Antony, as a fortress whose chief function was to protect the Second Temple. It was built in Jerusalem at the eastern end of the Second Wall, at the north-western corner of the Temple Mount, and was connected to the Temple by porticoes. You will have the afternoon in the Old City for shopping, a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, or a walk on the Ramparts or more!

Optional evening plans: We will visit the lively Machene Yehuda Market where we will see vendors selling their wares in the streets. This is an active evening place to be! You will also have the option to do some outdoor shopping at Ben Yehuda Street.

Overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

DAY 10 - house of Caiaphas, herodian mansion, bethlehem shepherd’s field

Our day will begin by visiting the House of Caiaphas. Then we will visit the Herodian mansion, an archaeological site that exhibits lavish residencies of priestly families from the late Second Temple Period (1st century CE). The excavated area features five residential buildings dating back to the Herodian period, characterized by Hellenistic and Roman architectural styles. Each building includes ritual baths, bathhouses, and household items. Our last visit of the day will be in Bethlehem at the Shepherd’s Field and cave, the birthplace of Yeshua.

Optional evening plans: We will visit the lively Machene Yehuda Market where we will see vendors selling their wares in the streets. This is an active evening place to be! You will also have the option to do some outdoor shopping at Ben Yehuda Street.

Shabbat Dinner and Overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

DAY 11 - ISrael museum & biblical archaeology, garden tomb/communion, farewell dinner

We will visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will visit the Garden Tomb and have a chance to sing together and then share in communion (optional)). Our Farewell Dinner will be our last time together and we will enjoy a special meal. Those wishing to add on to their trip with the Shiloh Archaeological Dig will have a meeting this evening and will spend the night with the new group.

DAY 12 - ben gurion airport or optional add-on Shiloh archaeological dig

We will travel home with memories stored in our hearts of the biblical locations we visited. If you decide to stay for the Shiloh Archaeological dig, please contact info@songforisrael.org