We will visit Petra, the Nabataean caravan city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, which was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. The dramatic rock-cut temple/tombs are approached via a natural winding rocky cleft (the Siq). After the visit to Petra, we will drive to the Araba Border Control and enter Israel. Dinner and overnight in Eilat.

 

We start at Timna Park, which is located in a beautifully majestic desert setting and has incredible history and geology. A life-size replica of the Biblical Tabernacle has been constructed in Timna Park.  Water flowing from the Ein Avdat in the heart of the Negev has cut a deep, narrow canyon through the soft white chalk. A waterfall tumbles from above and greenery flourishes around its pools where the ibex and other animals come to quench their thirst. Experience the unique feeling of floating on the water of the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea

 

 

We begin the day at Masada, the desert fortress built by King Herod on a natural plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. Then we drive north to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, a beautiful oasis in the heart of the Judean desert, rich with flora and fauna. This was the place David chose when seeking refuge from King Saul. We continue to Qumran, which was the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. On our way to the Sea of Galilee we will visit Jericho, the oldest city in the world, which the Bible describes as “the City of Palm Trees.” Dinner and overnight at the Sea of Galilee.

 

 

What can be better than to start the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee? Well, this is the way we begin the day and then we will visit Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes, where the Sermon on the Mount took place. We then continue to Caesarea Philippi. Last stop before going back to the hotel will be the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight at the Sea of Galilee.

 

 

 

Nazareth is the cradle of Christianity, the city where—according to Scripture—the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and the place where Jesus spent his childhood and youth. Megiddo was important in antiquity: It is mentioned in Egyptian writings and is forecast to be the site of Armageddon in the book of Revelation. We will stop by an old tomb dating back to the first century and then continue to Mount Carmel where the Prophet Elijah defeated the prophets of Ba’al. The last stop will be Caesarea Maritima, the Roman city on the Mediterranean coast. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

 

 

 

We will walk through the Western Wall Tunnel that runs along the hidden continuation of the Western Wall. We will walk through the Jewish quarter and see the Cardo, the main street during the Roman era.  We will visit the City of David and then The Southern Stairs, which was the main entrance to the temple during the Second Temple period. In the afternoon, we drive to Bethlehem where we will visit Shepherds’ Field, the scene where the angel of the Lord visited the shepherds and told them about Jesus’ birth, then continue to the Church of Nativity. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

 

We start our day at the Mount of Olives with a stunning view over the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk the Palm Sunday Route down to the Garden of Gethsemane. At the bottom of the Mount of Olives is the Kidron Valley with three extraordinary tombs; among them the tomb of Absalom. Built on an almost sheer hillside, the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu stands on the eastern slope of Mount Zion. The scene of Peter’s disgrace was the courtyard of the high priest Caiaphas. We will walk along the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We end our day at Garden Tomb with time for worshiping and communion.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

 

 

 

Early morning transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. Departure to the USA, taking home great memories of a Holy Land tour that will last a lifetime.

 

Payment Schedule

• Deposit upon registration: $1,000.
• Balance due by November 1.
• Payment plans available. Contact us for information.

 

Holy Land Tour Registration

Registration requires a $1,000 deposit, payable online or by check. The balance must be paid by check (or 3% surcharge).

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Airfare Information

Because travelers will be coming from all parts of the United States, airfare is included in the price, and travel arrangements will be made on an individual basis by Dispensational Publishing House. Early arrivals or late departures are possible, but you would be responsible for arranging and paying for your own transport to or from the airport and extra lodging. Assistance with arrangements is available. Airfare is guaranteed at the reservation price for flights from Chicago, New York, Houston, Atlanta and Minneapolis. Other cities may vary, and are often available at the same cost. When you register, we will ask for your preferred departure city and you will notify us at that time whether you desire extensions or early arrivals. We can also arrange airfare going to third-point destinations. While you can make your own airfare arrangements and receive a “land-only” price, the airfare would only be covered under our travel insurance option if all travel is arranged by DPH.

Trip Insurance

Trip insurance is available and strongly recommended, though not required. You can use our group provider or your own insurance agent.

Trip insurance through our provider is $250. “Cancel for Any Reason” insurance is available for $370 and must be purchased within 14 days of registration.

Some of the benefits of trip insurance:

• If you or an immediate family member gets sick, laid off, or has another emergency, you will receive a full refund of your registration fees.
• If you want “cancel for any reason” insurance, it will cost more, but it will reimburse a large portion of your trip registration fees for any reason.
• If your flight is delayed requiring extra transfers or hotel stays, these will be reimbursed.
• If your luggage is lost, you will be reimbursed for purchases to replace your personal goods.
• If you have a medical need while traveling, expenses will be reimbursed. Some insurance providers do not cover overseas medical needs. Check with your provider.

Holy Land Tour Safety

If you’ve ever been on a Holy Land tour, you know that safety is only a concern before the tour begins. After the first day, every traveler feels safe, secure, and comfortable with their surroundings. Our Dispensational Publishing House Holy Land Tour will use the expert services of EDI Travel of Israel for our guide, buses and driver. EDI is experienced in Christian travel to Israel and Jordan, and safety is their number one concern. If at any time prior to the tour DPH or EDI considers the trip unsafe, the trip will be canceled and you will be refunded any previously contributed payments through your travel insurance, and no further payments will be required. EDI is in touch with the Israel Department of Tourism on a constant basis and is very aware of any problem areas in Israel. These areas, if any, will be avoided.

Theological Perspective

We believe that the theological perspective of your tour leaders and guide is of greatest importance when traveling to Israel. Briefly, our theological perspective is:

• We believe that Israel and the church are distinct—we reject replacement theology.
• We believe in a pre-tribulational rapture of the church and a coming “time of Jacob’s trouble” (Jer. 30:7), in which God will draw Israel unto Himself.
• We believe that the modern nation of Israel has a God-given right to the land of Israel.
• We believe that all people must be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

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