9 Day Christian Holy Land Israel Tour

Our 9 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Israel will bring the Bible stories you’ve always known to life. Places like Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Galilee, which are so familiar from the scripture, will transform into experiences of the senses as you visit them in person, smell the air, feel the light, the sun on your skin, and touch the rocks with your own hands.

Available every day, our 9 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Israel is a great value touring option, including a great number of important sites and Israel experiences, overnight accommodation, luxury coach transportation, and a fully licensed and experienced tour guides.

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9 Day Christian Holy Land Israel Tour Highlights

Enjoy some free time in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and the golden streets of ancient Jerusalem

Walk through Jerusalem's ancient streets to Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Quarters of the Old City, and more

Stand atop the Mount of Olives and wander through the Garden of Gethsemane, and take some time at Mount Zion and Pater Noster before visiting Israel's famous Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem

Sweep through the shimmering Judean Desert on your way to the very place where Jesus was born, Bethlehem, and then tour the oldest and lowest city on the planet, Jericho

Tour the fortress of Masada and enjoy panoramic views across the Dead Sea and the Moab Mountains before descending to the lowest place on Earth to float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea

Enjoy a free day or explore famous Christian sites in the Galilee including Magdala, Cana, Nof Ginosaur or the Jesus Boat, and the Mount of Beatitudes

Discover the ancient Herodian port of Caesarea and its Roman ruins, the Hanging Bahai Gardens and the Stella Maris Monasteryin Haifa, and the cultural melting pot of Akko

Make your way north to explore the rolling hills of the Galilee, the ancient streets of Nazareth, the quaint village of Capernaum, and the Yardenit Baptismal Site

Watch history come to life as you stroll the cities, streets, and sites that Christ and his followers did generations ago for an unforgettable experience

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9 Day Christian Holy Land Israel Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

Check-in to your hotel in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and enjoy free time to acclimatize and if you wish, to venture out and start to experience the unique flavors of this city and region
Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv

Day 2 - Jerusalem

Begin your tour of the holiest city of all, Jerusalem
Enter the Old City, and tour the four quarters including the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western (Wailing Wall), Souq, Mount Zion, Cardo, and more
Exit the Old City walls for a taste of modern-day Jerusalem with a stroll down Jaffa Street.
See the the Municipality complex, Davidka Square and more, as you soak in the vibrant street life.
The tour ends with a tasting of local treats in bustling Mahane Yehuda Market, where you can stay on once the tour is over.
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 3 - Jesus’ Jerusalem

Meet your guide at a centralized location
Visit the Church of the Ascension on Mount Zion
At Pater Noster, see the grotto which commemorates the Lord’s Prayer
Walk down the Mount of Olives into the Kidron Valley visiting Dominus Flevit
Visit the Church of All Nations in Garden of Gethsemane
In the Old City, visit Bethesda’s Pool, St Anne’s Church, the convent of the Sisters of Zion, and the Ecce Homo Arch
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 4 - Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River

Meet your guide at a centralized location
Drive into the Judean Wilderness as you descend past the ‘Inn of the Good Samaritan’ to the city of Jericho
Explore Old Jericho seeing the Mount of Temptation
Continue to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus Christ, visiting the Church of the Nativity
Stop at Qasr el Yehud at the Jordan River
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 5 - Masada Fortress, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and Dead Sea

Descending to the lowest region of earth drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the fortress of Mount Masada
Ascend Masada by cable car, admiring the views across the Dead Sea region, the palace of King Herod, and learning the story of this remarkable site
Take a walk through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, an oasis in the desert of impressive proportions
Relax at the Dead Sea, floating in the waters and immersing in the muds
See a view of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
Overnight in Tel Aviv

Day 6 - Free Day / Christian Sites Sea of Galilee Area (Optional tour)

Meet your guide at a centralized location
Drive north to the lush green hills of the Galilee region and arrive to the bright blue waters of the Sea of Galilee, the location of so much activity during the time of Jesus
Visit Magdala (hometown of Mary Magdalene)
See the ‘Jesus Boat’ in Kibbutz Ginosar, a boat which dates to the time of Jesus and can be used to picture many stories of the Bible
Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the ‘Sermon on the Mount’
In Kfar Cana, visit the Wedding Church
Overnight in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
This is an optional day of touring available upon request for 105$, contact our reservation team to book it
If you do not join this tour you will have a free day to spend at leisure.

Day 7 - Caesarea, Akko and Haifa

Meet your guide at a centralized location
Visit ancient Caesarea with its Roman amphitheater, port, hippodrome, and aqueduct
This is a magnificent archaeological site which has been incredibly restored and brought back to life
Explore Israel’s third city, Haifa set on the slopes of Mount Carmel which you will drive alongside on the way
In the city, you will enjoy a view of the beautiful Baha’i Gardens, a world heritage site home to the Baha’i faith
Travel further north, to ancient Acre – a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site with ancient walled city and colorful market
Overnight in Tel Aviv

Day 8 - Galilee, Nazareth, River Jordan and Sea of Galilee

Meet your guide at a centralized location
Returning to the Galilee, we’ll explore more of the rich region
Visit Nazareth, where we’ll tour the Church of the Annunciation in Jesus’s hometown
See Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee
Pass the city of Tiberias
Visit the River Jordan Baptism Site at Yardenit
Overnight in Tel Aviv

Day 9 - Departure

The tour ends with free day in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Optional airport transfer available upon enquiry for extra fee

NB - all timings on 9 Day Christian Holy Land Israel Tour are approximate

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Important Details

Includes

All transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Daily pick up from a centralized location

Hand-picked expert tour guide

8 overnights accommodation

Excludes

Meals and drinks

Entrance fees

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing according to the season

Walking shoes

Hat & sunscreen

Essential Information

Why stay in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? These two cities provide access to countless great restaurants and leisure options, and more flexibility than being based in other locations. Your overnight stays will be booked according to your final tour schedule, which may vary from the sample itinerary online

The order of days is subject to change and will be reflected on your itinerary provided before travel

If you select pick up/drop off at the airport, please provide your flight details in 'Notes', or reach out to our customer team with the relevant information for your airport pick up