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October 2 - 13, 2018
$3,381 from WASHINGTON
(DULLES)
(Based on minimum of 35 passengers)
TOUR HOST:
Richard Fredericks, Ph.D.
Senior Pastor
Damascus Road Community Church
ISRAEL (the footsteps of Jesus) BEGINS HERE understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament (READ Matthew 17:1-8;
Mark 9:1-12 and Luke 9:28-36).
DAY 1 - Tuesday, October 02, 2018 Next we travel to CANA, the small town where Jesus performed His first miracle and
DULLES / ISTANBUL met the needs of a young couple beginning their marriage. This story, only eleven
Today we will meet at Washington International airport for our connecting flights to verses long, in John 2:1-11, is filled with statements worth reflecting on. They are
Istanbul via wide-body aircraft arriving the next day. Meals served on board. foundational to Jesus’ ministry.
DAY 2 - Wednesday, October 03, 2018 Then we drive to NAZARETH, the town of Gabriel’s visit to Virgin Mary (BASILICA OF
ISTANBUL / TEL AVIV THE ANNUNCIATION, see Luke 1:26-56), where Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:19-23).
Nazareth is also the scene of His public declaration of His ministry (Luke 4:14-30).
Transfer to our flight leaving 6:05PM arriving Tel Aviv, Israel 8:05PM, Transfer to our
hotel for dinner and overnight. What a great day, then we go on to our hotel in TIBERIUS (named for the Roman
emperor at that time), on the banks of the SEA OF GALILEE, itself an ancient and
Our first full day of touring is along the MEDITERRANEAN SEA. fascinating site. We will meet at our hotel for a debrief of the day and summary of
touring the next day—another day of some favorite and amazing sites.
This day helps you understand much of the historical context of the New Testament.
We will do this through a look at the demented genius and power of Herod the Great
(Matthew 2:1-18; Luke 1:5). Herod was, in many ways, great, especially as a builder DAY 5 - Saturday, October 06, 2018
(temple, Masada, Herodian, and Caesarea Maritime). But he was equally ruthless and CAESAREA PHILIPPI / SEA OF GALILEE / MOUNT OF
was determined to destroy the newborn Messiah. His tenuous grasp of power as the BEATITUDES
King of the Jews stands in sharp contrast to the life-giving power Jesus came to give. We depart early in the morning to CAESAREA PHILIPPI (modern Banias), which was,
in Jesus’ day a royal Roman City dedicated to the worship of the Greco-Roman god,
This first day (described below) also gives us a pivotal picture of the early Christian PAN, who was believed to have been ‘birthed’ in the cave we will see there; and who
church and the later Crusader Presence. Finally we end at the site of the most was revered as the god of pleasure.
dramatic face-off in the Old Testament apart from David and Goliath: Elijah standing
against the 450 prophets of Baal. So grab your Bible. Here we go. Start preparing! In this place, in the shadow of the cave known as the “Gate of Hell” and a Roman city
built in honor of Caesar as Lord and dedicated to decadence, Jesus asks His decisive
DAY 3 - Thursday, October 04, 2018 question: “Who do you say that I am?” Here Peter makes the foundational
confession upon which the Church of Christ is built (Matthew 16:13-27; Mark 8:27-
TEL AVIV / JAFFA / CAESAREA / MUHRAQA / TEL
38; Luke 9:18-27).
AVIV
After Caesarea Philippi, we drive back to the Sea of Galilee and visit the Museum of
We start our tour of the Holy Land in Jaffa (JOPPA in the New Testament, see the ancient Galilean boat dug out of the mud on the shores of the SOG. This fishing
Acts 9:36-43 and Acts 10:1-23). Here Peter raised Dorcas from the dead and had his boat dates back to the life of Jesus. From here, we board ship for a BOAT RIDE and
famous vision in Acts 10 on Simon’s rooftop that convinced him Jesus died for us all worship on the SEA OF GALILEE where so many of Jesus’ miracles and stories took
Jew and Gentile alike—a crucial turning point in history). We will take a short walk place (see Matthew 4:12-22; cf. Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 8:23-26, cf. Mark 4:35-41;
through the beautifully restored ancient port, where medieval pilgrims started their Matthew 9:1; Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 5:1, 18; 6:45-53; Luke 5:1-11; John 21:1-13).
strenuous 2-day trek to Jerusalem.
Debarking from our time on the Sea of Galilee we go to the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES,
Next is CAESAREA (Read the rest of Acts 10:24-48, where Peter breaks with a
the glorious hilltop and church dedicated to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-
thousand years of tradition dividing Jews and Greeks and baptizes into Christ the first
7), especially to His eight beatitudes at the beginning of His great teaching. We will
non-Jewish believers. This is also the site where Paul was imprisoned for over two
spend time reflecting and praying at this profoundly beautiful place. Back to Tiberius
years, before sailing for Rome and his trial before Caesar [Acts 23:23-26:32]). It is the
for the evening, to reflect and prepare for the next day’s sites and our journey south to
perfect place to learn about King Herod’s genius as a builder and politician (we will
the region of Jericho and the Dead Sea.
see his fortress of Masada later in the tour). Here also we see the Roman and
Crusader presence in the country. Visit the ROMAN AQUADUCTS and
AMPHITHEATER and walk the walls of the impressive CRUSADER FORTRESS, and DAY 6 - Sunday, October 07, 2018
admire Herod’s Stadium and man-made harbor. CAPERNAUM / TABGHA / YARDENIT / DEAD SEA
RESORT
Next drive north along the fruitful Mediterranean coast dotted with vineyards and
apricot groves to the slopes of the scenic Carmel mountain range and ascend MOUNT Our first stop is one of my favorites on the whole trip: we go to CAPERNAUM, Jesus
CARMEL (Read this powerful story in 1 Kings 16:29-17:24, then the famous face-off in adopted “hometown” during His Galilean (northern) ministry (SEE Matthew 4:12-22
1 Kings 18:1-46): especially notice the words of Elijah throughout—his perspective on [esp. verse 13]). Here we will visit the synagogue where Jesus most often taught, the
what the issues were, in contrast to Ahab’s perspective). From this mountain we have nearby home of Simon Peter and the shoreline of the SEA OF GALILEE. This small
an amazing view of Haifa. town area was the site for so many of Jesus’ miracles, teachings, calling of His
disciples and face-offs with the religious leaders. READ Mark 2:1-3:34; Luke 4:31-7:10
At MUHRAQA, site of Prophet Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal, enjoy a for examples of this early ministry stage of Jesus.
sweeping panoramic view of the fertile JEZREEL VALLEY. Return to hotel for dinner
and time of reflection, a quick overview of the first day and a quick description of Then we go to the sea-side village of Tabgha, to see the CHURCH OF THE
touring the next day and reminder of appropriate dress. MULTIPLICATION OF THE LOAVES AND FISHES (the only miracle of Jesus
recorded in all four Gospels: (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-34; Luke 9:10-17; John
DAY 4 - Friday, October 05, 2018 6:1-15); and nearby the CHURCH OF PETER’S CALLING (see John 21:1-25).
TEL AVIV / MOUNT TABOR / CANA / NAZARETH /
Then onto YARDENIT, a baptismal site on the Jordan River. Time will be allotted for
TIBERIAS pilgrims to participate in a submersion baptism in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17;
Mark 1:9-13; Luke 3:21-23). Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley to
We leave Tel Aviv and travel to MOUNT TABOR, the mountain rising out of the
arrive in the Dead Sea resort area for your overnight stay. Visit JERICHO, one of the
Galilean plain which Jesus ascended with Peter, John and James. Matthew 17:1-8
most ancient cities in the World (Joshua 5:13-6:27; Luke 19:1-10; Mark 10:46-52).
says: “There He was transfigured before them…” On this mountain Jesus meets with
In the afternoon, return to the DEAD SEA area (traditional site of Sodom and
Moses and Elijah and the disciples encounter the divine glory of Jesus (see 2 Peter
Gomorrah, see Genesis 18:16-19:29). Here we can relax and will have plenty of time
1:16-18); they hear the affirmation of the Father and they move to a new level in
here to experience the feeling of buoyancy in the heavy water (it is an unforgettable
experience)! Overnight in the Dead Sea Resort area. Before Dinner, gather at the We then pass through the security points and drive into the Ancient city of Jerusalem
hotel for time of reflection with an overview of the day and summary of touring the nextitself, beginning our time there at the WESTERN (Wailing) WALL of Herod’s
day (B,D) [Solomon’s] temple mount (referred to as Mount Zion (1 Chronicles 28-29; 2 Chronicles
1-7). We will be in the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem, one rich with history at every
DAY 7 - Monday, October 08, 2018 step. We will walk from the Western (Wailing) Wall of the Temple Mount to the
MASADA / EN GEDI / QUM RAN / JERUSALEM Archeological Museum of the SOUTHERN WALL, where we will climb the actual steps
that Jesus and the Apostles climbed as they entered the huge Temple Mount area, up
Begin the morning with a trip to Herod’s fortress masterpiece, MASADA. Ascend by
to the Hulda Gates.
cable car to the spectacular clifftop FORTRESS of Masada, and hear how 960 Jewish
Our next stop is to the beautiful Muslim DOME OF THE ROCK (the rock of Abraham’s
zealots preferred death at their own hands to the indignity of surrender to
sacrifice: read Genesis 22), which, since 691 AD, stands where both Solomon’s
overwhelming Roman forces. ("Since we long ago resolved never to be servants to
Temple was originally built; and where Herod’s Jewish temple, destroyed by Titus’
the Romans, nor to any other than to God Himself, Who alone is the true and just
Roman Army in 70 AD, once stood. It is a beautiful area, overlooking Jerusalem. From
Lord of mankind, the time is now come that obliges us to make that resolution
here we will walk together to the Damascus Gate.
true in practice ... We were the very first that revolted, and we are the last to fight
against them; and I cannot but esteem it as a favor that God has granted us, that
it is still in our power to die bravely, and in a state of freedom." Eleazar ben Ya’ir, DAY 10 - Thursday, October 11, 2018
73 A.D.) See Herod’s cliff-side Palace. JERUSALEM / POOL OF BETHESDA / ST. ANNE’S
CHURCH / CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPURLCHRE /
Our next stop is the beautiful waterfalls and cliffs of EIN GEDI, King David’s famous RUSSAN ORTHODOX CHURCH / MURISTAN
retreat (see 1 Samuel 23:29; 24:1, 22) in the Judean Wilderness when fleeing from
Enter through SAINT STEPHEN’S GATE [to Muslim’s: Lion’s Gate] and arrive at the
King Saul. Tour the EIN GEDI RESERVE. On to QUM RAN National Park with the
POOLS OF BETHESDA ( The pools date back to the 2nd century BC and it was here
eleven caves made famous when the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscript of the
Jesus cured the crippled man of 38 years, see John 5:1-30). Visit the CHURCH OF ST
Hebrew Bible, were discovered between the years 1947 and 1956.
ANNE, the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary (a gloriously constructed,
Next we leave the Jericho/Dead Sea area (as Jesus did, see Matthew 20:29-34; Mark
acoustically-perfect Crusader church).
10:46-52; Luke 19:1-27) and begin the 18-mile, over 3000-foot-ascent UP to
JERUSALEM (read the short but powerful Psalm of Ascents together as the Jewish Go through Damascus Gate to the VIA DOLOROSA -the Way of Suffering, past the
pilgrims did in Jesus’ day on their way to Passover: Psalms 120-134). early Stations of the Cross to the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE (the ‘mother
load’ of Jesus’ Passion, containing under its great domed roof GOLGOTHA and the
DAY 8 - Tuesday, October 09, 2018 site of JESUS’ TOMB: see Matthew 27:32-28:15; Mark 15:21-16:28; Luke 23:26-24:8;
MOUNT OF OLIVES / DOMUNUS FLAVIT / John 19:16-20:18).
GETHSEMANE / ST. PETER IN GALLICANTU /
Spend several hours in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for reflection. This
BETHLEHEM
Church contains the Golgotha Chapel, Shrine of Christ’s Tomb, and other beautiful
We start early for a fascinating day awaits as you set off on a walking tour of
the chapels including St Helena’s Chapel (a great reflecting place).
Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the MOUNT OF OLIVES (see Matthew 21:1-11; Mark
11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-36; see also Matthew 24-25 and Mark 13:1-37
Next, go to the RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ALEXANDER HOSPICE to see a portion of
[known as the Olivet Discourse-24:3]), take in memorable views over the city’s domes,
wall from the original Church of Holy Sepulcher and my favorite paintings of Christ’s
walls, and rooftops—and the hillside of Jewish Tombs (placed to be near Messiah’s
Passion. Finally, go to the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER where the
coming on the great Judgment Day).
hardy can climb the tower for a magnificent view (my favorite) of the Old City; and
Visit the CHURCH OF PATERNOSTER [Our Father—in honor of the LORD’s Prayer]
everyone else can be released for shopping in the Christian Quarter or to see other
and DOMINUS FLAVIT [The LORD wept] CHAPEL (Luke 19:41-44). Descend via the
special sites in this area.
PALM SUNDAY WALK to visit the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, where Jesus prayed
on the night before his arrest (Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John
18:1-14). Visit the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS located next to the garden, in which is DAY 11 - Friday, October 12, 2018
located the traditional stone of Jesus’ agony. JERUSALEM / ISRAEL MUSEUM / CITADEL / KING DAVID’S TOMB
/ UPPER ROOM / MURISTAN
Next we go to another favorite site of mine, the CHURCH of St. Peter in As a review of all we have seen, we begin this final day at the SCALE MODEL of
GALLICANTU, the traditional site of Peter’s denial of Jesus and Jesus’ arrest in the JERUSALEM at TIME OF JESUS located on the grounds of the Israel Museum, which
early hours of Good Friday (Matthew 26:57-75; Luke 22:54-75). The lower grotto and houses the original DEAD SEA SCROLLS.
garden are memorable sites. We end our day by visiting BETHLEHEM—the city of We continue our final day entering through the Joffa Gate and going to Herod’s
David. There we will visit the SHEPHERD’S FIELD, a cave preserved for Pilgrims to CITADEL, known as the “Tower of David,” now a Museum of the History of
look much like the manger-stable would have looked where Jesus was born (see Luke Jerusalem. We will take a walking tour on the WALLS OF JERUSALEM.
2:1-20). Our next stop is the magnificent CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY, the oldest still-
active Christian Church in the world, dating to the 5th century rule of Justinian, when he Late lunch in Muristan. Next we go to the traditional Mt. Zion area to see KING
rebuilt the original church built by St Helena in the early 4th century (around 325 DAVID’S TOMB and the CENACLE – the traditional site of the UPPER ROOM
A.D.). Many of the pillars inside the church are from her original church. Here we (Matthew 26:17-35; Mark 14:12-31; Luke 22:7-38; John 13-14). After sharing the
descend into the little Grotto of the Manger to touch the place the original Christians LORD’s SUPPER here, we will return for final free time in the area around the Church
showed Helena was the site of Jesus’ birth. of the Holy Sepulcher and the MURISTAN Fountain Square [for any final site visits or
Then we visit SAINT CATHERINE’S CHURCH [ST JEROME’S GROTTO]. shopping]. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Note – A group transfer is provided back to the hotel this afternoon for:
DAY 9 - Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Our FINAL SUPPER/SHARING all together.
GARDEN TOMB / WESTERN (WAILING) WALL OF
HEROD’S TEMPLE / SOUTHERN WALL / DOME OF
THE ROCK (SITE OF SOLOMON’S TEMPLE) / DAY 12 - Saturday, October 13, 2018
MURISTAN WALK JERUSALEM / TEL AVIV / USA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning and our transportation back to Tel Aviv
We begin this day with the deeply meaningful Garden Tomb—an excavated tomb of a (Ben Gurion Airport) for your flight home.
rich man located in a garden area very similar to how Jesus’ tomb is described (see
John 19:38-50; Luke 23:50-24:8). This site is lovingly run by Christians as a place of
reflection on the burial and resurrection of our LORD.
Tour Guides:
Richard Fredericks, PhD
Sam Gorenshten
Jerusalem Timeline
1000 BCE King David conquers Jerusalem
960 BCE King Solomon builds First Temple
586 BCE Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem.
539-322 BCE Persian Period
516 BCE Second Temple built
445-425 BCE Nehemiah rebuilds walls. City confined to eastern hill
332 BCE Alexander the Great conquers Judea
332-141 BCE Hellenistic Period: Ptolemaic and Seleucid rule.
141-37 BCE Hasmonean Period
37 BCE-70 CE Herodian Period
37 BCE Herod rebuilds Second Temple
70-324 CE Roman Period
324-638 CE Byzantine Period
335 CE Church of the Holy Sepulchre built
638-1099 CE First Muslim Period
691 CE Dome of the Rock built
1099-1187 CE Crusader Period
1187-1250 CE Ayyubid Period (Saladin)
1250-1516 CE Mamluk Period
1516-1917 CE Ottoman Period (Suleiman the Magnificent)
1917 CE-present Modern Period
1917 British capture Jerusalem
1948 State of Israel established. Jerusalem divided
1967 Israel captures Old City and reunifies JerusalemCLICK – SCAN - PRINT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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