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I know pictures don't do the land of the Bible justice, but Rodrigo makes me feel like I'm there. What a wonderful experience! (David, Texas-USA)
Professor Rodrigo is inspiring and I like his approach to teaching. He makes you think but is quick to answer any questions or concerns. He makes bible geography very interesting as he ties together the stories from scripture to the land. (Debra, Arizona- USA)
Day 1
Arrive at the Ben Gurion airport and head to the beautiful hotel Yad Hashmona in the Western Judean hills. Rest, make new friends and get instructions
Day 2
Explore important sites in the Shephelah (Judean Western hills) like the valley of Elah where David fought Goliath
Other sites: Ashkelon, Bet Shemesh, Emmaus, Kirbet Kayafa, Tel Azekah, Lachish
Day 3
Start exploring the northern coast and finish in the Sea of Galilee, passing through Carmel and the Jezreel Valley
Sites: Caesarea Maritima, Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth
Day 4
Visit the area where Jesus lived, preached, and healed.
Sites: Tiberias, Magdala, Ginosar (1st century boat), Capharnaum, Hazor, Chorazin, Bet Saida (Kursi).
Day 5
Explore the north of Israel and the mountains of Golan
Sites: Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi (Gates of Hell), Bental (Road to Damascus), Katzrin Sinagogue
Day 6
Learn about the Jordan Valley, the site of infamous places like Jericho, Sodom and Gomorah. And end the day relaxing at the medicinal Dead Sea.
Sites: Beth Shean, Beit Alpha synagogue, Jordan River, Jericho, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea
Day 7
It is time for a desert experience. Flee to the hiding places of David, the Essenes, John the Baptist and Jesus. And start Shabbat on the Mountain of Olives by looking at Jerusalem at sunset. On the way to Jerusalem, see what treacherous road that could have been used by the Good Samaritan
Sites: Masada, Qumran, st George Monastery, Jerusalem
Day 8
Experience Shabbat in Jerusalem retracing a traditional Christian path of the last moments of Jesus` life
Sites: the Medieval Via Dolorosa (from the Mt of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher), Galicantu, Upper Room, Garden Tomb
Day 9
More of Jerusalem and a visit to Bethlehem
Walk in the Old Jerusalem. If you can, walk through Hezekiah`s tunnel used to protect the water of the city in the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem. Then, starting from the pool of Siloam where the blind was sent by Jesus, go up North all the way to the walls of the Temple
We shall also visit the birthplace of Jesus and the palace of Herod, who tried to kill Jesus
Sites: City of David, Davidson`s Center (southern walls of the temple), Temple Mountain, Bethlehem, Herodium
Day 10
Learn about the Israelites of the North, the Samaritans and visit important cultic site in the history of Israel (plus: Jacob`s well where Jesus met the Samaritan lady)
Sites: Shiloh, Mt Gerizim, ruins of Samaria [if allowed], Samaritan Inn (mosaics), Navi Shmuel
Day 11
Enjoy more of Jerusalem for your own, or follow me in my errands in the markets of Jerusalem and take the time to enjoy the food and the people of this important city where I made my home for a year
Sites recommended: Mahaneh Yehuda (Jewish food market), Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum), walk on the walls of Jerusalem, Israel`s Museum
Day 12
Shuttle to Ben Gurion airport and saying goodbye to friends
Starting at USD $3000 (without air fare)
Deadline to submit payment is December 5
INCLUDES (transportation and entrance to parks and museums)
• Entry fees to the sites and museums (Sightseeing as per the itinerary - e.g. Boat in Galilee, National Parks, etc. - exclude free day in Jerusalem or night activities)
• English Speaking, bible-oriented tour guide during all touring days and transfers
• Service charges and local taxes
• Personal headset
• Airport assistance – arrival and departure (one group transfer is included in the program on arrival and departure, you can either wait for the group shuttle bus or, take a private transfer on your own at $170 extra – 1 to 7 persons same rate)
INCLUDES (hotels)
• 2 Nights at Metropolitan or Yad Hashmona Hotel
• 3 Nights at Ginnosar Hotel or Ron Beach at the Sea of Galilee
• 1 night at Ein Gedi Spa at the Dead Sea
• 5 Nights at the Holy Land Hotel or Gloria Hotel at Jerusalem
INCLUDES (meals)
• Daily breakfast and Dinners at hotels
• 1 St. Peter's Fish lunch
• Nazareth Village visit & lunch
Hi, I’m your guide
Rodrigo Galiza
Professor of Biblical Geography and Jewish Background of the New Testament in the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies since 2014
Led tours while living in Israel (Jerusalem) and studied in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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