You are invited to travel with us to the land of Israel. A trip like this will completely change the way
you read the Bible.
I’m excited to announce
Dr. John H. Walton
as a co-host for this trip!
Dr. Walton is a leading Old Testament scholar/author with a focus on Ancient Near Eastern studies. His work has contributed greatly to how many people understand the ancient context of the biblical world.
John’s wife, Kim, is also planning on traveling with us. She is a working archeologist in Israel and will add additional insight for our stops on the trip.
Gregory D. Hall will be hosting some classes in the fall 2025 (via Zoom) that will help introduce you to the biblical sites that we will visit.
Spots are limited.
Questions? Contact Host:
Email: Gregory Hall
For all the details download the following:
Israel Trip 2026 Brochure
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Itinerary
Thursday, Jan. 29 – Depart U.S.A.
Tour members meet for our flight to Israel. After dinner is served, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the on-board entertainment to prepare for this exciting adventure of a lifetime.
Friday, Jan 30 – Arrive in Tel Aviv
Arrive in Israel and meet our guide who will welcome and escort us throughout our stay.
Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Netanya.
Saturday, Jan 31 – Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, Cana
Today we pass through the fast- growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon en route to Caesarea Maritima, site of events in the lives of Peter and Paul. Then on to Mt. Carmel, the site of Elija’s confrontation with the 400 prophets of Ba’al. Proceed to Megiddo, where archaeological digs reveal 20 layers of civilization, including fortifications of King Solomon and the water tunnel. Megiddo provides a magnificent view of the fertile Jezreel Valley located at the crossroads of the ancient Via Maris. Drive to Mt. Precipice, for a magnificent view of Nazareth. Drive through the city and continue via Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Tiberias.
Sunday, Feb 1 – Golan Heights, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan, Gadara, Bethsaida, Jordan River
We travel north to the Golan Heights and later travel to Caesarea Philippi where Peter confessed, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:13-16). Travel to Tel Dan and hike to the headwaters. Visit the altar of Jeroboam and travel back via Gadara & Bethsaida. Our last stop is the Jordan River for Baptism. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Monday, Feb 2 – Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Koran, Mt. of Beatitudes, Beit She’an, Gideon’s Spring, Jerusalem
We are now literally walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We will take a memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We visit an ancient boat believed to be from Jesus’ time found in the Sea of Galilee in 1986. We walk into Capernaum with its ancient synagogue; then to the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes (Tabgha), the ruins of Korazin, and the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. We then drive along the Jordan Valley to Beit She’an to see the expansive excavations at this ancient Roman Decapolis city. Stop at Gideon’s Spring where Gideon selected his soldiers to do battle against the Midianites. It’s now time to “go up” to Jerusalem. We will enter the city as pilgrims have since ancient times to fulfill the words of the prophet “I was glad when they said unto me: ‘Our feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem’ ” (Psalms 122:1-2.) Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, St. Anne’s Church, Western Wall + Tunnels, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Bethlehem
Start the day with a magnificent view of the Old City from the top of the Mt. of Olives. Take the “Palm Sunday Walk” to the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations and drive across the Kidron Valley. Enter the Old City through St. Stephen’s Gate (Lions’ Gate) to the Muslim Quarter, visit the beautiful Church of St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda, Pilate’s Judgment Hall, and the Ecce Homo Arch. Walk along the Via Delorosa into the Christian Quarter, and visit the Stations of the Cross. Drive to Mt. Zion to see the House of Caiaphas and the traditional site of the Upper Room. We will visit Bethlehem and see Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, and view Shepherd’ Fields and the Fields of Boaz and Ruth. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Dead Sea
Depart Jerusalem for Masada, overlooking the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on Earth, where we ascend by cable car to visit the remnants of Herod’s Palace and where in 73 A.D. the Zealots made their last stand against the might of Rome. Visit Ein Gedi, fabled Spring of David, and proceed to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. We will go for a “float”, in the salted waters of the Dead Sea. Then return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Cardo, Western Wall, Southern Temple Staircase, Temple Mount, Rabbinical Tunnels, Garden Tomb
We will begin the day with a visit to the reconstructed Jewish Quarter, walk through the Cardo, the original Roman street and see the amazing remains of the massive wall built by King Hezekiah. See the important excavations taking place at the Western Wall and the Southern Temple Staircase. On to the Temple Mount, where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac. See the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque. Visit the excavations taking place below the western wall. End the afternoon at Golgotha (Gordon’s Calvary) and the empty Garden Tomb. Special time is planned for worship, communion, meditation and inspiration.
Friday, Feb. 6 – Shrine of the Book, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Farewell Dinner, Ben Gurion Airport
Start the day with a visit to the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed. Continue on to the Model of the city of Jerusalem. See the city as ti was during Jesus’ days. Visit the City of David and walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel. This evening we will share in a Farewell Dinner and the presentation of a Certificate of Pilgrimage to each tour participant. Late this evening and after dinner we transfer to the airport. Our guide will assist us with check- in procedures.
Saturday, Feb. 7 – Arrive in U.S.A. Depart on our flight this morning. We arrive home today with wonderful memories of a visit to the Land of the Bible!
Experience the Holy Land – 10-day tour of Israel
Tour Hosts: Gregory D. Hall & Dr. John H. Walton