You are invited to join us on this journey in the steps of the ancient people of Israel and Jesus the Messiah. We will incorporate prayer, worship, and singing as we celebrate God’s word in the Holy Land together.

     We have purposely kept the price low so that this life-changing pilgrimage can be embraced by everyone who desires to experience the majesty of the Holy Land. We will have an air-conditioned passenger bus, a professional driver, and David Westlund, our Israeli Messianic and exceptional tour guide, will escort us from the Negev in the south to Dan in the far north. 

     The whole of the Land will be our classroom as we discover the Bible afresh – in 3-D from Dan to Beersheva.

You will gain insight and clarity on Israel from 4 perspectives:

- Biblically     - Archeologically    - Historically     - Contemporarily

     Our hope is that you will seek the Lord, asking Him if it’s time for you to come up to Zion.

     Tom & Rachel Hare and Steve & Sylvia Neptune

Feel free to contact us:      

Tom Hare, Executive Director        harvestnetministry@gmail.com

Sylvia Neptune, Tour Administrator     HarvestNetIsraelStudyTours@gmail.com

 Visit www.harvestnetministries.com/israel  &/or www.cmj-israel.com

ITINERARY

Day 1: Monday, April 20 – TRAVEL

The Group Flight will depart from Cleveland on Monday morning with early arrival in Israel on Tuesday.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 21 – LAND OF PROMISE  

The Group Flight will arrive in Tel Aviv in the morning. We will meet our tour guide and bus driver at the airport, then we will visit the ancient seaport of Jaffa on the Mediterranean Sea where Jonah tried to escape his calling to warn the people of Nineveh and visit the location of Simon the Tanner’s house, where Peter had the vision recorded in Acts 10. Then we will experience the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath. This evening, we will have a gathering where we will meet our fellow travelers. Overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Beersheva

Day 3: Wednesday, April 22 - INTO THE WILDERNESS WITH THE PATRIARCHS

Today we will visit the founder of the modern State of Israel, David Ben-Gurion’s memorial gravesite with a spectacular view overlooking the Wilderness of Zin at Sde Boker. Next, we will take a short hike to a beautiful oasis in the Zin Canyon where Moses struck the rock in disobedience. Then visit The Fountain of Tears exhibit in Arad. We will arrive at The Dead Sea in time to go for a float in the therapeutic mineral rich waters.

Overnight at the David Dead Sea Spa Hotel

Day 4: Thursday, April 23 - THE DESERT AS A REFUGE 

This morning - Masada! One of Herod the Great’s magnificent fortresses and the last Jewish stronghold to fall captive to the Romans. Then we’ll visit the beautiful subtropical oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid from Saul. Then experience the Qumran caves, home to the most exciting archaeological discovery ever made in Israel – the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will enjoy dinner and Bedouin hospitality at Abraham’s Tent. Then ascend to Jerusalem - the city of the great King! After checking into our rooms at Christ Church Guest House, there will be an optional walk to the Western Wall.  Overnight at Christ Church Guest House, in the Old City of Jerusalem

Day 5: Friday, April 24 DISCOVERING JERUSALEM’S HERITAGE

We will begin our day exploring the Western Wall Tunnels, Judaism’s most holy site; next we will survey the excavations at the base of the wall of the Temple Mount and discuss Pentecost on the Southern Steps where Jesus walked. Then we will tour Yad VaShem, the Israel Memorial Museum to the Holocaust. Time permitting, we will enjoy Ben Yahuda Market. Tonight, we will celebrate Shabbat with a special meal.

Overnight at Christ Church Guest House  

Day 6: Saturday, April 25- IN THE STEPS OF JESUS

We will begin our day by taking a short walk to the new archaeological site which is the probable Pavement and Judgement Seat where Jesus was tried. Then we will explore Mount Zion where we will visit the traditional site of   David’s Tomb and the Upper Room. After a lunch break, we will share a time of prayer and reflection at the empty tomb of Jesus at the Garden Tomb. Time permitting, we will explore the Pool of Bethesda. Tonight, we will see a dramatic light show at the Tower of David.  Overnight at Christ Church Guest House

Day 7: Sunday, April 26 - FREE DAY IN JERUSALEM 

You will be provided with ideas of what to do and see on your Free Day in Jerusalem. Later in the afternoon, back at Christ Church, we will gather in the picturesque courtyard for a tour of the Heritage Center and learn how Christ Church impacted the development of Jerusalem and the history of Protestantism in the Middle East and helped prepare the way for Jewish people to return to Israel. This evening, we will complete our understanding of the role of the Lamb of God by celebrating a Jewish Passover Meal together.  Overnight at Christ Church Guest House

Day 8: Monday, April 27 - ISRAEL’S HEARTLAND

This morning, we will pray at the Garden of Gethsemane and ascend to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view and a group photo. Then leaving the hills of Jerusalem, we will drive north through the heartland of Israel to explore the ruins of Shiloh which was where the Tent of Meeting and the Ark of the Covenant resided for over three hundred years. After a spectacular view overlooking the Jordan Valley, we’ll enjoy Ein Herod's Spring – where Gideon elected his small army. Overnight at Hotel at the Sea of Galilee

Day 9: Tuesday, April 28 - AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE   

Omitted: Tabgha, the traditional site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes Today we will explore significant sites as we try to picture the Galilee ministry of Jesus and the lives of His disciples. Our first site will be the city Capernaum. Then we will have time for meditation and prayer at the traditional site of the Mount of Beatitudes then experience the Primacy of St. Peter where Jesus appeared after His resurrection on the beach. Next, we will set sail on the Sea of Galilee and visit Kibbutz Ginosar to see a fishing boat from the time of Jesus. Back at our hotel, we will survey the archeological park in Magdala.   Overnight at Galilee Hotel

Day 10: Wednesday April 29  - NORTHERN ISRAEL   

We will begin our day with a drive up the Golan Heights to Banias in the far north of Israel, conditions permitting. We will visit the site known as “the gates of hell” in the region of Caesarea Philippi; where Peter made his famous confession that Jesus is the Messiah. Our next stop is the Nature Reserve of Dan, where we will enjoy a pleasant walk by a stream that is the main source of the Jordan River. At Dan we will also see the incredible archeological site including the place of pagan worship and city gate from the time of Abraham. Time permitting, we will plant trees in northern Israel. There will be an optional opportunity to be baptized* in the Jordan River. Overnight at Galilee Hotel

Day 11: Thursday, April 30 - JESUS’ HOMETOWN and the COAST   

Today we will visit Nazareth Village and examine Jesus’ home life, town, and early ministry. After a drive overlooking the beautiful Jezreel Valley, we will arrive at Mount Carmel and enjoy its spectacular view over the north of Israel. Here we will study Elijah’s defeat over the prophets of Baal and have time for meditation and prayer. Next, as we continue south along the Mediterranean Sea shoreline, we will experience the fabulous remains of the Roman city of Caesarea Maritima, the location from which Paul left the shores of Israel.  After a farewell dinner at a seaside restaurant, you have the option to be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport or overnight at an airport hotel.***

We will arrive home on Day 12: Friday, May 1.

 NOTE:  Space is limited. Itinerary subject to change as conditions necessitate. Most days on this itinerary involve a regular amount of walking and/or climbing. Therefore, this trip cannot generally accommodate those who have significant difficulty with climbing stairs or walking half a mile at a time. Please be in contact with the trip leaders if you have any concerns about this.