Fall Spectacular Study Tour 2022

You will be met by a representative at the airport, escorted through the process then provided transfer to the hotel on the Mediterranean Sea.

The day begins with a drive up the coast to the ancient port city of Caesarea Maritime where the ancient harbor, hippodrome and great theatre stand. The events of Acts 12 took place there. Close by you will see the aqueducts built by Herod the Great. From the heights of Mt. Carmel where Elijah slew the prophets of Baal view the Valley of Armageddon, then on to Megiddo, Solomon’s ancient chariot city. Cross the Jezreel Valley, climb through the lower Galilean Mountains to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus. Your beautiful hotel overlooks the Sea of Galilee where you will have dinner and overnight.

You will wake to a breath-taking sunrise on the Sea of Galilee then enjoy a boat ride and time of worship on the Sea of Galilee sailing to Nof Ginosar in a replica of an ancient boat. The authentic 2,000-year-old boat dates to the time of Christ. Following the steps of Jesus through the Galilee region as you visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, ancient Capernaum, Tabgha and the ancient fisherman's landing called the "Primacy of Peter." Lunch by the Sea of Galilee allows you the opportunity to eat "St. Peter's fish," tilapia, caught fresh out of the Sea. You complete the day with the opportunity for baptism in the Jordan River. Returning to your hotel you have dinner and can enjoy the beautiful sparkling city lights at nightfall on the opposite shore.

The beautiful northern mountains of Israel await you today. At Tel Dan, see the city gate from the time of Abraham and an altar from the days of Israel's divided kingdom. Walk through the incredible nature reserve where you see the beginnings of the Dan River, crystal clear and pure which joins with other streams to form the Jordan River. A gorgeous waterfall at the headwaters of the Jordan River cascade into a beautiful mountain stream. Next is the site of the Apostle Peter’s confession of Christ at Caesarea Philippi where you see the second source of the Jordan River at Banias. The explanation of Israel's incredible history from 1948 until the present will astound you as you stand on the heights of the extant volcano peak. You will see the Golan Heights spanning from the Northern border to the Sea of Galilee and learn the strategic importance of this region for the nation of Israel. Afterward you will retire to your hotel on the Sea of Galilee for a final evening

This morning you leave the beautiful Sea of Galilee and follow alongside the Gilboa mountain range. You will make a quick stop to view the ruins of one of the ten cities of the Decapolis. While not mentioned in the New Testament, it is an Old Testament city and the best-preserved Roman city from that period in Israel today. Traveling down the Jordan Valley, after passing by the Plains of ancient Jericho, the day will be spent in the desert viewing Masada, Ein Gedi, and Qumran next to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. The stories of what transpired at all three sites are spell binding; ancient caves, Ibex, strongholds, a hidden oasis – the significance of all is remarkable! After this incredible afternoon you will make a stop at Wadi Qelt before beginning the climb along the ancient path the pilgrims followed ascending to Jerusalem After a quick stop on the Mount of Olives, you will retire to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

These final days are spent in and around Jerusalem, the ancient capital Once you arrive in Jerusalem, before disembarking each afternoon, you will hear the next day’s itinerary. Listed below are just some of the sights you will experience.

Shepherd's Fields	Gordon’s Calvary	Robinson’s Arch	Street Market	Jaffa Gate
Garden of Gethsemane	Damascus Gate	St. Stephen's Gate	Arab Quarter	Mt. Scopus
Rabbinical Tunnel	Tomb of Absalom	Dome of the Rock	Garden Tomb	Knesset
Place of the Pavement	Tomb of Zechariah	Southern Steps	Mt. Zion	Kidron Valley
Holocaust Museum	House of Caiaphas	Western Wall	Temple Mount	Shiloh
Valley of Gehenna	Palm Sunday Road	Israel Museum	Jewish Quarter	Zion's Gate
Pools of Bethesda	Mt. of Olives	Roman Cardo	David's City	and Much, Much MORE!

On the last day you will check out of your lovely hotel and set out for the last full day of touring. You will end that incredible day at Calvary and the Garden Tomb. You will experience a sumptious farewell dinner before departing for Tel Aviv for a late night flight to the US.

You will have memories that will last a lifetime and hopefully, will make plans to bring others back with you to experience together the place God loves like no other, the land of Israel. Blessed traveling from all of us at TLC Holyland Tours. Thank you for the privilege of helping you make this life-changing journey.