Bible Land Exploration with Pastors Doug Fidler and Deb Wissner | Jan. 18, 2027
Join Pastors Doug Fidler and Deb Wissner on a Bible Land Exploration tour, starting at $4,046* from Cleveland, on January 18, 2027. You will see Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, Galilee, Magdala, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Capernaum, the Church of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida, Jordan River, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Yad Vashem, Shepherds’ Field, Church of the Nativity, Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, the Upper Room, the Western Wall and much more!
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What’s Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Entrance and Program Fees
- First Class Hotels
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- International Airfare
- Administrative Fee
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- One-year membership to Museum of the Bible
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 January 18 - Depart the USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.
Day 2 January 19 - Arrive in the Holy Land
Once you arrive, you will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Netanya to enjoy dinner and overnight.
Day 3 January 20– Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo & Nazareth
Visit the Roman aqueduct and theatre at Caesarea, a center of early Christianity (Acts 10) and where Paul was imprisoned for two years (Acts 23:33). View Mount Carmel and recall Elijah’s dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (I Kings 18). Follow an ancient caravan route through the Jezreel Valley to Tel Megiddo, an exciting archaeological dig with layers of twenty different cities all built on top of each other. Conclude your day in Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matt. 2:23).
Day 4 January 21 – Sea of Galilee
Pass through the Valley of the Doves and see Mount Arbel (Isaiah 9:2) on your way toward the Sea of Galilee. This was a major pathway in the time of Christ. He and His disciples passed through this valley as they walked through Galilee. In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. Enjoy lunch together before crossing the waters of the Sea of Galilee on a very special boat ride, complete with an onboard worship service. At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, see the 2,000-year-old “ancient boat,” a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus might have sailed. Visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matt. 4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the text of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus preached there (Matt. 5-7). Explore the Church of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha, the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17).
Day 5 January 22 – Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida & Jordan River
At the ruins of Tel Dan, see the altar built by King Jeroboam I (I Kings 12:25-30) and learn about where the “House of David” fragment from the First Temple Period was discovered. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter told the Lord, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God!” (Matt. 16:16). A scenic drive along the Golan Heights will give you some beautiful views of Syria and Jordan as well as Israel. Stop at Bethsaida, where Jesus chose five of His disciples. Remember your baptism at the Yardenit Baptismal site, where the Jordan River exits the Sea of Galilee on its journey southward (Matt. 3).
Day 6 January 23 – Jericho, Qumran, Masada & the Dead Sea
Head to Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city Joshua conquered (Josh. 6:20). In the distance, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4:1). Stop in Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd. Enjoy a visit to Masada, the spectacular mountaintop fortress built by Herod that later became the final tragic stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. Ride the cable car to the top to explore the fortress and look down upon the remains of the Roman camps and siege ramp below. On the way to Jerusalem, stop at the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, for an opportunity to take a quick dip in the mineral-laden waters.
Day 7 January 24 – Bethlehem, Yad Vashem & Israel Museum
In Bethlehem, gaze out over Shepherds’ Field and visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace (Luke 2:1-20). Visit the Church of the Nativity, built above the cave and considered the world’s oldest functioning church (Luke 2). In Jerusalem, visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, with its poignant exhibits honoring the lives lost during the Holocaust. Explore the Israel Museum and its first-century model of the City of Jerusalem. Another highlight is the museum’s Shrine of the Book exhibit showcasing the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah.
Day 8 January 25 – Jerusalem
Stand on the Mount of Olives for a remarkable view of Jerusalem (the Golden City); Jesus stood here before ascending into heaven forty days after His resurrection (Acts 1:9-12). In the Kidron Valley across from the walls of Jerusalem, pray as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was questioned on the night of His betrayal (Matt. 26:57). Recall the events of the Last Supper as you visit the traditional location of the Upper Room (Mark 14:12-26). Spend time in prayer at the Western Wall (the only remnant of the Second Temple of Jerusalem) and sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus taught.
Day 9 January 26 – Jerusalem
Walk the Temple Mount (conditions permitting), once the site of the Temple of Solomon (II Chronicles 3) and home to the Dome of the Rock. See where Jesus healed on the Sabbath at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-18). Walk the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of the Cross”) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (John 19), built over the traditional sites of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. At the Garden Tomb, share communion together and experience the reality of the Resurrection (John 20).
Day 10 January 27 – Return to the USA or Enjoy an Extension
Return to the USA or Enjoy an Extension.
Enhance Your Journey
Wonders of Petra & The Dead Sea Starting from $1348
January 27 - February 1, 2027 • $1,348*
January 27 – Free Day
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to explore on your own, or just relax at your hotel.
January 28 – Jerash
This morning, you will journey across the Allenby Bridge on your way to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Stroll through the oval piazza and wander along colonnaded streets etched by the wheels of ancient chariots. Stand in the grand theater where an onstage whisper can be heard in the top row. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
January 29 – Madaba & Mount Nebo
Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Stop in Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century Byzantine mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deut. 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. End your day at the shore of the Dead Sea and check into your hotel.
January 30 – Petra
Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback, or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliffsides of rose-colored rock. Return to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.
January 31 – Free Morning at the Dead Sea
Enjoy a free morning at your hotel. Cross the border back into Israel and enjoy dinner in Jerusalem. Afterward, you will travel to the airport in Tel Aviv to begin your journey home.
February 1 – Return to the USA
Cairo & The Route of The Exodus Starting from $1598
January 27 - February 2, 2027 • $1,598*
January 27 – Free Day
Enjoy a day at leisure in Jerusalem. Explore the ancient city on your own or rest at the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included in your hotel stay.
January 28 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai
Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai Desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel near Mount Sinai for dinner and rest.
January 29 – St. Catherine’s Monastery / Optional Mount Sinai Climb
Experience a visit to fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century, and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, with the world’s oldest continually operating library. Both the Codex Sinaiticus and the Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts, were discovered here. Even Muhammad found refuge here, and the site is sacred to all three monotheistic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush, which tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel located on the shores of the Red Sea.
January 30 – Route of the Exodus
Enjoy a relaxing morning before traveling to Cairo for dinner and your overnight stay.
January 31 – Cairo
This morning, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which holds 7,000 years of Egyptian history and includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. After, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
February 1 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
Travel, as Abraham did, to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and on to Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure. Enjoy an afternoon felucca ride. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and prepare for your flight home.
February 2 – Return to the USA
Nile Cruise Starting from $2898
Jan, 27 - Feb. 6, 2027 • $2,898*
January 27 – Free Day
Enjoy a day at leisure in Jerusalem. Explore the ancient city on your own or rest at the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included in your hotel stay.
January 28 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai
Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family as you travel from Jerusalem to the Sinai Desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel near Mount Sinai for dinner and rest.
January 29 – St. Catherine’s Monastery
This morning, you can opt to climb Mount Sinai, where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Everyone will visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Stay in Sharm el Sheikh, where you will dine at your hotel. Optional Mount Sinai Climb
January 30 – Route of the Exodus
Enjoy a relaxing morning before traveling to Cairo for dinner and your overnight stay.
January 31 – Cairo
This morning, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which holds 7,000 years of Egyptian history and includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. After, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
February 1 – Luxor & Karnak
This morning, fly from Cairo to Luxor, ancient Thebes. Visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor, then continue to the Karnak Temple. See the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the Temple of Amun, the Granite Scarab, and the Sacred Lake. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner.
February 2 – Valley of the Kings & Queens & Esna
Visit the Valley of the Kings and then see the Colossi of Memnon, which represent King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and then sail to Esna. Your dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
February 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Enjoy dinner and your overnight stay on board.
February 4 – Aswan
Set sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis. Next, visit the High Dam. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan Dam, built in 1902. View the Unfinished Obelisk.
February 5 – Cairo
Disembark your cruise this morning and fly to Cairo. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in your hotel, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Prepare for your return flight home.
February 6 – Return to the USA
Jerusalem Extended Stay Starting from $648
January 27 - 30, 2027 • $648*
January 27 - 29 – Extend your stay in Jerusalem with extra nights at your hotel. Daily breakfast and dinner are included at your hotel. You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection, and renewal.
January 30 – Return to the USA - Transfer to the airport and return home with memories to share.
A minimum number of participants must be reached to operate extensions. Contact us for specifics. Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions
Departure Dates
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Monday, January 18, 2027From $4046* Register Now!