We will begin our time together in Galilee, visiting ancient sites from the Old and New Testaments. Not only the history of God’s work in these places, but God’s work in the current Holy Land, and what the future holds as Jesus lives and calls for ongoing ministry. We provide a deeper connection to the sources of our faith by interacting with the religions and cultures in this fascinating Holy Land.
PRICING:
- $3,590 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited
- Single room supplement: $790
- PAYMENT PLAN: $300 per person with registration to secure space
- $1,000 of the total amount is due on or before January 25, 2023
- Balance due on or before March 25, 2023
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
Flight information will be available 3 months before the return date. Please continue to check the itinerary on the website for updated flight information.
* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
What is included in the tour
- Airfare from Chicago, IL. - Other cities available
- 8 nights in 4-star hotels (Double Occupancy)
- Breakfast, and Dinner daily
- Entrance fee to all sites
- All ground transportation in a private tour bus
What is NOT included in the tour
- Gratuities for Guide and Driver
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is required and not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Travelex Insurance Services. For questions, quotes, or to purchase travel insurance, visit Travelex Insurance or call (800) 228-9792 and use the code 26-0057 for Elias Tours.
June 20: Departure from the USA - Chicago
- Depart Chicago for your overnight flight to the Holy Land. Meals will be served on board. check-in at least 3 hours ahead of time.
June 21: Arrival, Tiberias.
- Arrive in Tel Aviv, meet your guide, and drive to Tiberius via coastal plains.
- Dinner and overnight in Tiberius.
June 22: Nazareth, Cana, Mount Tabor.
- Mount Tabor, Cana of Galilee
- Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s well.
- Dinner and overnight in Tiberius.
June 23: Golan Heights, Sea of Galilee.
- Caesarea Philippi.
- Tabgha, site of the multiplication of the fishes and the loaves, The Mount of Beatitudes.
- Communion at the Mount of Multiplication.
- Enjoy a meal of “St. Peter’s fish” and a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. St. Peter’s Primacy,
- Capernaum
- Dinner and overnight in Tiberius.
June 24: Megiddo, Coastal Plains.
- Megiddo, Mount Carmel. Caesarea Maritima
- Dinner and overnight at Paradise hotel in Bethlehem.
June 25: Dead Sea Area - Jericho
- Hike along Wadi Qelt to St. George of Choziba Monastery into Jericho.
- Visit Jericho, Zacchaeus tree old city and view mount of Temptation.
- Renewal of baptism at the Jordan River.
- Qumran, the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.
June 26: Shepherd’s Field, Bethlehem
- Shepherd’s Field in Beit Sahour.
- The old city of Bethlehem, The Church of the Nativity, Visit Herodium.
- Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.
June 27: Mount of Olives/ Mount Zion
- Panoramic view from the top of Mount of Olives.
- Ascension Hill on the Mount of Olives, The Church of Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit.
- The Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Mt. Zion and the Cenacle.
- Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.
June 28: Old City of Jerusalem
- The Western Wall and the Temple Mount, view of the Dome of the Rock and El-Aqsa Mosque.
- St. Anne’s Church, the Pools of Bethesda.
- Walk the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Free time in the Old City of Jerusalem.
- Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.
June 29: Departure
- Departure checks out and departs our hotel for our return home. We will arrive on the same day.
