Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
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Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
8 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Jerusalem, Israel
Visiting: Arrive In Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Muhraqa, Megiddo, Tiberias, Tiberias. Excursion To Kibbutz Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount Of Beatitudes, Tabgha & Caesarea-Philippi, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Jerusalem, Jerusalem. Excursion To Bethlehem, Jerusalem. Optional Excursion To Qumran, Masada & The Dead Sea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
5340-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Special Guest Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
PROTESTANT ITINERARY Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Jerusalem. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles, and his life. Visit some of the most cherished biblical sites: Megiddo, Tiberias, Nazareth, the valley of the Jordan River, where you can be baptized on select departures. Spend four nights in Jerusalem and visit all the main sights, such as the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the Jewish Quarter, the Israel Museum, and the Yad Vashem. Gather in prayer at iconic places and learn about ancient cultures in the company of like-minded fellow travelers; this experience will bring your faith to life on this faith-based vacation of a lifetime.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Tel Aviv,Israel
Location: Arrive In Tel Aviv, Israel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel, then this evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2: Tel Aviv,Jaffa,Caesarea,Muhraqa,Megiddo,Tiberias
Location: Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Muhraqa, Megiddo, Tiberias
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Tel Aviv and visit the old port of Jaffa. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological site. Admire the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, the harbor, the stadium and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century Crusader fortress. Next, visit Muhraqa on Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End of Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias. Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km
Day 3: Tiberias. Excursion To Kibbutz Ginosar,Capernaum,Mount Of Beatitudes,Tabgha & Caesarea-Philippi
Location: Tiberias. Excursion To Kibbutz Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount Of Beatitudes, Tabgha & Caesarea-Philippi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, travel to Kibbutz Ginosar to visit the Jeus Boat Museum, followed by an included cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Next, visit Capernaum and see its ancient Synagogue and the house of St. Peter. Spend some time meditating at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous sermon, and continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Multiplication, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Caesarea-Philippi (Banias), location of one of the springs of the Jordan River, where Jesus taught his disciples. Today’s Distance: 31 mi / 50 km
Day 4: Tiberias,Cana,Nazareth,Yardenit,Jerusalem
Location: Tiberias, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, stop in Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph Church, and the old village. Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley, and visit the Yardenit Baptismal site (departures April 18 to September 5 include Baptism ceremony), then ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Old Town. Today's Distance: 144 mi / 231 km
Day 5: Jerusalem. Excursion To Bethlehem
Location: Jerusalem. Excursion To Bethlehem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set off on a touching walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city. Descend via the Palm Sunday Walk and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Visit the Church of all Nations, located next to the garden, then enter through St. Stephen’s Gate and arrive at the Pool of Bethesda. Follow in Jesus’ footsteps along the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, reconstructed following unification of the city after the Six-Day War in 1967. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb and the Cenacle—the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper. View the unearthed colonnade-style thoroughfare with its ancient marketplace. Travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. Today's Distance: 10 mi / 16 km
Day 6: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, head for the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. Continue with a stop at the Western Wall, the holiest place in Judaism today. Next, visit the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful garden, a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Then, visit the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, tour Yad Vashem, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center.”
Day 7: Jerusalem. Optional Excursion To Qumran,Masada & The Dead Sea
Location: Jerusalem. Optional Excursion To Qumran, Masada & The Dead Sea
Meals Included: Dinner
Today is free to relax, or leisurely revisit some of the Jerusalem sites on your own. Consider a very special optional excursion to Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea—situated on the Earth’s lowest land elevation. Your optional excursion begins by traveling to Qumran to visit the Qumran Caves, site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to Masada and ride the cable car up to the magnificent rock fortress, on a clifftop above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Return to Jerusalem.
Day 8: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Tel Aviv.)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Grand Beach Hotel, Leonardo Tiberias, and Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem.
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Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily and 6 dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours to various historical and religious sites including Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Muhraqa, Megiddo, Tiberias, Kibbutz Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Caesarea-Philippi, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and more.
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Transportation
Transportation between tour locations is included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to various sites such as the Jeus Boat Museum, Church of the Multiplication, Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph Church, and more are included.
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Cruise
An included cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
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Baptism Ceremony
April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River.
What's Not Included
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Baptism Ceremony Costs
Bathing robe and baptism certificate for the Baptism ceremony at Yardenit are not included and are payable locally.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions to Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Flights
Flights to and from Israel are not included.
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily, 6 dinners.
Notes
April 18 to September 5 2025 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificates are not included and payable locally).Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
UNESCO Sites
Biblical Tells - Megiddo|Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route (Bethlehem)|Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls|White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement
Accommodation
Tel Aviv:Grand Beach HotelTiberias:Leonardo TiberiasJerusalem:Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at the Grand Beach Hotel, Leonardo Tiberias, and Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem.
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Is there a baptism ceremony included in the tour?
Yes, for departures from April 12 to September 6, there is an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River. Please note that the bathing robe and baptism certificate are not included and are payable locally.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes buffet breakfasts daily and 6 dinners.
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What significant religious sites will we visit in Jerusalem?
In Jerusalem, you will visit the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of all Nations, Pool of Bethesda, Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, King David’s Tomb, the Cenacle (Upper Room), the Western Wall, and the Garden Tomb.
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Will there be any opportunities for personal reflection or worship during the tour?
Yes, there will be opportunities for personal reflection and worship, especially at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem.
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Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional excursion to Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea on Day 7.
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What are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Biblical Tells - Megiddo, Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem), Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route (Bethlehem), Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls, and the White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.