06/24/2026
The NEWS coming out of ISRAEL is very positive, according to my best contacts (so don't believe everything you read/hear from U.S. media).
It's why my 11-Day ISRAEL (with 4-day extension to EGYPT) remains a GO. There are still a few final steps I'd like to see (such as more U.S. flights to Tel Aviv), but overall, there's much to be positive about.
I've heard of churches that have canceled 2027 tours. If you're looking for a different type of ISRAEL TOUR, this is it. Unlike the traditional Israel tour that drowns you in multiple sites in all-day tours, MANNA! Tours focus on the STORY.
In this case, THE LIFE OF CHRIST.
For first-timers or comebacks, join me and a special, in-country guest guide for a 10-day exploration of JESUS. From his birth in Nazareth to ministry in Capernaum to his last week in Jerusalem, we'll take you to all the places you WANT to go, plus a few you need to see but miss on other tours.
Plus, with an Egypt extension, we've got an INCREDIBLE PRICE for this trip ($3827 for 11-days in ISRAEL and an additional $2250 for EGYPT. That's 15 days (airfare from Chicago, 4-star hotels, transportation, guides, fees/entrances, breakfast/dinner, gratuities) for around $6,000 per person.
REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING NOW: $500/down now. Second deposit of $500 in 21 days, the rest by October 12.
See the FULL ITINERARY BELOW.
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https://ittworld.com/tours/exploring-gods-world-in-the-holy-land/
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Tuesday, February 9:
Depart U.S.A.
Tour members meet for our flight to Israel. After
dinner, relax and enjoy on-board entertainment as we
prepare for this exciting adventure.
Day 2 – Wednesday, February 10:
Arrive in Tel Aviv
In Tel Aviv, after proceeding through customs, we’re
met by our tour guide. From here, we drive to our
hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – Thursday, February 11:
Nazareth, Cana, Galilee
Discover Nazareth, beginning at the Basilica of the
Annunciation, then step back in time at Nazareth
Village. Visit the Synagogue Church, where Jesus
declared Isaiah’s prophecy, and enjoy breathtaking
views from Mount Precipice. After lunch, continue to
Cana of Galilee, the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where
couples may renew their vows. Dinner and overnight
are in Tiberias, on the peaceful shores of the Sea of
Galilee.
Day 4 – Friday, February 12:
Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Chorazim, Capernaum, Magdala
Begin at the Mount of Beatitudes, reflecting on the
Sermon on the Mount. Explore the ruins of Chorazim,
then visit the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter. After
lunch, tour Capernaum, “the Town of Jesus,” followed
by Tabgha, site of the loaves and fishes miracle.
Conclude at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene.
Dinner and overnight in Tiberias, overlooking the Sea
of Galilee.
Day 5 – Saturday, February 13:
Caesarea Philippi, Bethsaida, Gadara, Jordan River (baptisms)
Travel through the Golan Heights with its sweeping
views, then stand at Caesarea Philippi, where Peter
confessed Jesus as Messiah. Visit Bethsaida, the
hometown of the disciples, and Gadara, where
Jesus cast out a demon-possessed man. We will
conclude our day at the Jordan River, where baptisms
and renewals of faith make for a deeply moving
experience. Dinner and overnight accommodations
will be in Tiberias.
Day 6 – Sunday, February 14: (VALENTINE'S DAY)
Sea of Galilee, Samaria, Jericho, Camel Ride, Wilderness, Jerusalem
We begin our day with a worship experience, followed
by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where we recall
Jesus’ miracles on the water. After lunch, journey
south through Samaria and historic Jericho, the
world’s oldest city. Travel the rugged “Valley of the
Shadow of Death” before making a dramatic ascent
Day 7 – Monday, February 15:
Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea for Swim/Float, Qasr el-Yahud
This morning, we drive down to Qumran, home of the
Dead Sea Scrolls. then travel to Masada to scale King
Herod’s fortress (via cable car). Before returning to
Jerusalem, we stop at the renowned Dead Sea for a
swim or float. Then we’ll stop and visit Qasr el-Yahud
(the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism). Dinner and
overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8 – Tuesday, February 16:
Bethlehem, Shrine of the Book, Model City
Travel to Bethlehem to visit the Shepherd’s Fields, the
Church of the Nativity, and Jerome’s Grotto. Enjoy
lunch at The Tent before returning to Jerusalem to see
the Shrine of the Book and the Model City. End the
day at the Pool of Siloam and St. Peter in Gallicantu,
recalling Peter’s denial of Christ. Dinner and overnight
in Jerusalem.
Day 9 – Wednesday, February 17:
Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Southern Steps
Enter Jerusalem, the “Old City”, through the Zion Gate
to the Western Wall (the holiest site in Judaism) and
Temple Mount purchased by King David (2 Samuel
24:18-25). We walk the Via Dolorosa, including
stops at St. Anne’s Church, Pools of Bethesda, the
Pavement, and the Ecce Homo Arch. We conclude
our walk at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, then
travel down to the original steps Jesus climbed as
He entered the Temple Area. Dinner and overnight in
Jerusalem.
Day 10 – Thursday, February 18:
Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Golgotha, Garden Tomb
The day begins on the Mt. of Olives with a panoramic
view of Jerusalem. We’ll descend and visit the Church
of All Nations, then travel back inside the Old City to
the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the
Agony via the Palm Sunday Road. Then we’ll travel
to Golgotha and the Garden Tomb. After a time of
worship, we’ll return to our hotel for our last overnight
and Farewell Dinner.
Day 11 – Friday, February 19:
Travel to Ben Gurion Airport for our
flight back to the U.S.A.
OR...extend our trip to EGYPT
Day 11 - Friday, February 19: Depart Tel Aviv and arrive in Egypt
Our Egyptian adventure begins as we cross the Taba border.
Before tomorrow’s ancient explorations, we’ll settle into our
hotel in St. Catherine, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Day 12 - Saturday, February 20
Mount Moussa, St. Catherine’s Monastery, Fly to Cairo
In the early morning hours, we will gather in the hotel lobby
(2:00 a.m.) to begin our ascent of Mount Moussa, the biblical
Mountain of Moses, where tradition holds that Moses received
the Ten Commandments. Those who choose not to climb can
relax at the hotel. The climb, following the Path of Moses with
its nearly 4,000 steps, will take about three hours, culminating
in a breathtaking sunrise at the peak. After descending, we will
visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, built around what is believed to
be the site of the Burning Bush, and home to priceless works of
art. Later, we will transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport for a short
flight to Cairo, where we check into our hotel for dinner and
overnight.
Day 13 - Sunday, February 21:
Cairo, Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis
After breakfast, we will explore some of Egypt’s most iconic
ancient sites. We will begin at the Pyramids of Giza, where we
will marvel at the Great Pyramid of Cheops, enter the King’s
Chamber, and visit the Solar Boat Museum to see a 4,500-year-
old cedar wood boat. Nearby these pyramids stands the
majestic Great Sphinx. Next, we will visit the Necropolis of
Saqqara to see King Zoser’s Step Pyramid, the oldest stone
pyramid in Egypt. Our day will conclude in Memphis, the ancient
capital of Egypt, where we will view the impressive limestone
Colossus of Ramses II. We return to Cairo for dinner and
overnight.
Day 14 - Monday, February 22: Cairo
Our day will begin with a visit to the Museum of Antiquities,
home to the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic treasures,
including the famous golden treasures of Tutankhamen. We will
then proceed to the Citadel, where we will explore the opulent
Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Our journey continues
with visits to the ancient Suspended Church and the Church of
St. Sergius, built over the cave where the Holy Family is believed
to have stayed. We will also visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra,
where, according to tradition, Moses was saved by Pharaoh’s
daughter. Finally, we will stroll through the lively Khan El Khalili
Bazaar, a bustling market full of traditional crafts and souvenirs,
before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 15 - Tuesday, February 23 – Depart Cairo
On our final day, we will transfer to Cairo Airport for our return
flight to the U.S.A., arriving home later the same day, carrying with us the memories of our remarkable journey through Israel and Egypt, exploring the LIFE OF JESUS, walking where He walked.
