grace baptist of evans israel tour 2026
grace baptist of evans israel tour 2026
$4,399
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$4,399 USD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
October20
ATLANTA
Day 1- Tuesday
Departure from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Air France flying from Atlanta to Tel Aviv via Paris departing at 4:30pm from Terminal 2E
Departure from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Air France flying from Atlanta to Tel Aviv via Paris departing at 4:30pm from Terminal 2E
October21
TEL AVIV
Day 2- Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 2:45pm where we will be met by our tour guide and bus driver. We continue to our hotel for check-in and the balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 2:45pm where we will be met by our tour guide and bus driver. We continue to our hotel for check-in and the balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel
October22
JAFFA/CAESAREA, MEGIDDO, MT.CARMEL, NAZARETH
Day 3- Thursday
We start with a tour of Jaffa that affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. We drive to Nazareth via Cana of Galilee to the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
We start with a tour of Jaffa that affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. We drive to Nazareth via Cana of Galilee to the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
October23
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4- Friday
After breakfast we start the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. We will drive north of the Golan Heights and visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Return to your Guest House via the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the swine and entered the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we start the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. We will drive north of the Golan Heights and visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Return to your Guest House via the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the swine and entered the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
October24
ROAD TO JERUSALEM
Day 5- Saturday
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. It offers a panoramic view of the Valley of Armageddon and Mt. Tabor. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. It offers a panoramic view of the Valley of Armageddon and Mt. Tabor. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October25
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 6- Sunday
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Road on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Road on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October26
JERUSALEM/ BETHLEHEM
Day 7- Monday
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October27
MASADA/DEAD SEA/ EIN GEDI
Day 8- Tuesday
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We view Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Finish the day at the Oasis of Ein Gedi. En Gedi was one of David's main hideouts when Saul was pursuing his life. Visit the Nature Reserve and view the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We view Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Finish the day at the Oasis of Ein Gedi. En Gedi was one of David's main hideouts when Saul was pursuing his life. Visit the Nature Reserve and view the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October28
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 9- Wednesday
Today is a day of leisure to do last minute shopping in the Old City Bazaars or modern shopping malls. Visit museums or just enjoy the city of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Today is a day of leisure to do last minute shopping in the Old City Bazaars or modern shopping malls. Visit museums or just enjoy the city of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
October29
ATLANTA
Day 10- Thursday
Depart Tel Aviv to Atlanta flying with Delta Airlines via Boston departing Tel Aviv at 12:00pm and arriving in Atlanta at 11:18pm.
Depart Tel Aviv to Atlanta flying with Delta Airlines via Boston departing Tel Aviv at 12:00pm and arriving in Atlanta at 11:18pm.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,399 USD
per person sharing a twin room based on a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
LAND ONLY COST: $2,879 USD
For those who wants to book their own flights.
Included in your tour:
· Round trip air fare with Air France flying from Atlanta to Tel Aviv via Paris and return on Delta Airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Atlanta via Boston.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 8 nights at selected hotels in four star hotels
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels in Israel
· 6 full days of sightseeing in Israel + 1 day of leisure
· Air conditioned transportation with free WIFI if available.
· Porterage for 1 piece of luggage at the hotels
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest in Israel as per the itinerary
· Whispering system (earphones to listen to the guide)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· All airport taxes and Air France and Delta Airlines surcharges
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement of $1,020 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Lunches
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of an American Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours.
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable 90 days before departure (July 22, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is 100% non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (August 21, 2026)
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,399 USD
per person sharing a twin room based on a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
LAND ONLY COST: $2,879 USD
For those who wants to book their own flights.
Included in your tour:
· Round trip air fare with Air France flying from Atlanta to Tel Aviv via Paris and return on Delta Airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Atlanta via Boston.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 8 nights at selected hotels in four star hotels
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels in Israel
· 6 full days of sightseeing in Israel + 1 day of leisure
· Air conditioned transportation with free WIFI if available.
· Porterage for 1 piece of luggage at the hotels
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest in Israel as per the itinerary
· Whispering system (earphones to listen to the guide)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· All airport taxes and Air France and Delta Airlines surcharges
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement of $1,020 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Lunches
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of an American Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours.
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable 90 days before departure (July 22, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is 100% non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (August 21, 2026)
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
