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JOURNEY OF FAITH ISRAEL TOUR (Christian-focused itinerary) -
8 nights/9 days, arrive any day |
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1 nt Tel Aviv
2 nts Tiberias
5 nts Jerusalem
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Priced from $7,395
per person in a double room
This is one of our private Israel tours. |
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This Christian pilgrimage tour of Israel follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his ministry in the Galilee to his crucifixion and resurrection in Jerusalem.
This Israel tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers. |
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Upon arrival in Israel you will be met by Ya'lla Tours USA's representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Refreshed from a good night’s sleep and a full buffet breakfast, we will visit Joppa (Jaffa), the traditional home of Simon the Tanner (Acts 10:6) and the port city from which the prophet Jonah fled from God.
Then we pass through the fast-growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon in route to Caesarea Maritima, a large port city built by Herod the Great to honor Roman Caesar Augustus. Herod built a port in the bay and erected all the cultural institutions found in every great Greco-Roman city - a theater, a hippodrome, and a luxurious bathhouse. In order to supply water to the city’s ever-growing population, he built an aqueduct system stretching from the springs of Mt. Carmel to Caesarea. Part of this system is still visible today. The Book of Acts refers to Caesarea repeatedly as the city Peter visited (Acts 10).
We then proceed north to Mt. Carmel to visit Muhraka, where the prophet Elijah challenged the prophets of Ba’al (I Kings 18:18).
Next, we head to Megiddo (I Kings 9:15), where excavations have revealed 26 layers of civilization, including fortifications of King Solomon and a water tunnel of King Ahab. Megiddo provides a magnificent view of the fertile Jezreel Valley, the prophesied site of Armageddon, at the crossroads of the ancient Via Maris.
End the day on the Jordan River.
Then we head for our hotel in Tiberias for overnight.
After breakfast, we take a memorable boat-ride on the Sea of Galilee to see the 2,000-year-old Genosar Boat (“the Jesus boat”) discovered in 1986.
Then visit the New Testament fishing village of Magdala (Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mark 15:40, 47; 16:1-19; Luke 8:2; 24:10).
Continue to Tabga, the traditional site of the multiplication of bread and fish (John 6:1) and then to Capernaum, with an ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. The disciples Peter and Andrew made their homes here as well (John 6:24).
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5).
Continue north to Caesarea Phillipi (Banias Spring), where Peter confessed to Jesus, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matthew 16:16). From this location we can see Mt. Hermon, often covered with snow year-round.
Return to Tiberias for overnight.
Early this morning, we will drive south along the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean (I Samuel 31:10) to see the expansive excavations of this Roman Decapolis city.
Continue to Mt. Gilboa, where King Saul and his son Jonathan died. Read the wonderful words of the young David (II Samuel 1:17-27).
Visit Gideon’s Spring (Judges 7), where Gideon selected his soldiers to do battle against the Midianites.
Continue to Cana, best known as the place where Jesus performed "the first of his signs," his first public miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1–11).
Visit the Nazareth Village for a first-hand experience of the way of life in Galilee in the time of Jesus.
While in Nazareth (Matthew 2:19-23), we will also visit the Annunciation Church, where tradition says the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary.
Visit Mt. Precipice (Luke 4:28-30), where Jesus was taken “…in order to throw Him down the cliff." Take in the view of the Jezreel Valley (Armageddon), Mt. Tabor (The Mount of Transfiguration) and Mt. Gilboa (where Gideon chose his 300 brave men).
Then climb the Judean hills to the most beautiful city in the world, JERUSALEM, for overnight.
Drive 6 miles south of Jerusalem to Bethlehem (Micha 5:2 and Luke 2:1) to visit the Church of the Nativity, the oldest church in the Holy Land still in use. Construction of this church began in 327AD over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
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Continue through Boaz’s Fields to see the Shepherds’ Field (Luke 2).
Back in Jerusalem, we will visit the Israel Museum to see an exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of Jerusalem as it would have been in Jesus’ time.
Continue to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. “As the Jewish people’s living memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning for future generations. For over half a century, Yad Vashem has been committed to four pillars of remembrance: Commemoration, Documentation, Research, and Education.”
Return the hotel for overnight.
Drive to the top of the Mt. of Olives (Acts 1:8) for a magnificent view of the Old City.
Then take the Palm Sunday Walk to the church of Dominus Flevit (Luke 19:41-44). During construction in 1955, archaeologists uncovered artefacts dating back to the Canaanite period as well as tombs from both the Second Temple and Byzantine eras. Also unearthed were the remains of a lovely Byzantine shrine with an elaborate mosaic floor that was incorporated into the church.
Continue walking down to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36). Some of the oldest olive trees in the world are here. We will visit the Church of All Nations, which contains the stone traditionally believed to be where Jesus prayed on the night of his betrayal.
Enter the Christian Quarter of the Old City through Stephen’s Gate (Lions’ Gate). Here is the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1), where Jesus healed the blind man, and an exceptional example of Crusader architecture, St. Anne's Church, which possesses amazing acoustics.
Walk along the Via Dolorosa past the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In 325, Constantine’s mother Helen first requisitioned the area for a church. This 4th- century church was largely destroyed by the Turks in 1009 and partially restored in 1048. The impressive stone decorations adorning the facade date from Crusader times. In its current form, the church preserves the Crusader structure and is shared by two major Christian denominations, the Greek Orthodox and the Roman Catholic. The church enshrines a tomb that some traditions hold to be the place of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
Return the hotel for overnight.
Start the morning with a visit to Caiaphas Palace(Church of Peter Galicantu, John 18:12) and see the cistern where Jesus was held before he was taken to Pilate and the Roman Period steps he walked from the Kidron Valley.
On Mt. Zion, see King David’s Tomb and the Last Supper Room (Luke 22:7-28).
Visit the City of David, where excavations reveal the time period of King David.
If weather permits, we’ll walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel (optional) and visit the Pool of Siloam where Jesus sent the blind man to be healed.
Walk the Pilgrims Tunnel direct to the Old City.
See the ancient Southern Steps and the Hulda Gates (II Kings 22:14), which originally led up to the Temple entrance.
Walk to the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism and the only visible remains of Herod’s splendid Second Temple, where Jesus walked and taught.
Walk through the Western Wall Tunnel, huge arched spaces just north of the Western Wall, which link to a water tunnel cut through the rock to the north, apparently dug in the Hasmonean period (163 to 37 BC).
Our last stop today is the Garden Tomb, held by many Protestants to be the actual location of the buial and resurrection of Jesus (John 19:38 & Luke 23).
Return the hotel for overnight.
Drive east from Jerusalem to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. See Jericho from a short distance and see Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947.
Continue to Masada, a natural fortress with majestic ruins overlooking the Dead Sea. Take a cable car to the top of the plateau for a tour. Jewish zealots held the rock for several months in 73AD under siege by the 10th Roman legion. The Romans finally took the fortress by way of a massive attack ramp. The camps and other fortifications that encircle Masada constitute the most complete Roman siege works to have survived to the present day.
Take a float in the Dead Sea.
Stop at the Good Samaritan Inn to revisit the famous parable in Luke 10 and view some ancient mosaics.
Return to Jerusalem for overnight.
You will be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure flight.
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Want to see more of Israel? Why not add a few days of rest and relaxation at the Dead Sea?
Want to see more of the world? Ask us about combining Israel travel with Jordan or Egypt!
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 PER PERSON PRICING 2026
January 1-March 29, 2026
April 9-September 23, 2026
October 5-December 31, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$7395 |
$7495 |
$7995 |
$8795 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$8895 |
$9195 |
$10,195 |
$11,595 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$5695 |
$5795 |
$6295 |
$7095 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$13,995 |
$14,195 |
$15,295 |
$16,695 |
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With the More For Less Ya'lla Advantage, parties of 3* or more are eligible for the following per person reductions:
*Parties of 3 NOT sharing a triple room: less $1,600
Parties of 4: less $2,300
Parties of 5: less $2,800
Parties of 6-7: less $3,200
Parties of 8: less $3,400
Parties of 9: less $3,600
Parties of 10: less $3,700
Prices are subject to change.
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PER PERSON PRICING 2026
March 30-April 8, 2026
September 24-October 4, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$7695 |
$7895 |
$8495 |
$9295 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$9595 |
$9995 |
$11,195 |
$12,795 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$5895 |
$6095 |
$6595 |
$7495 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$14,695 |
$14,995 |
$16,195 |
$17,795 |
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With the More For Less Ya'lla Advantage, parties of 3* or more are eligible for the following per person reductions:
*Parties of 3 NOT sharing a triple room: less $1,600
Parties of 4: less $2,300
Parties of 5: less $2,800
Parties of 6-7: less $3,200
Parties of 8: less $3,400
Parties of 9: less $3,600
Parties of 10: less $3,700
Prices are subject to change.
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PER PERSON PRICING 2027
January 1-February 28, 2027
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$7395 |
$7495 |
$7995 |
$8795 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$8895 |
$9195 |
$10,195 |
$11,595 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$5695 |
$5795 |
$6295 |
$7095 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$13,995 |
$14,195 |
$15,295 |
$16,695 |
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With the More For Less Ya'lla Advantage, parties of 3* or more are eligible for the following per person reductions:
*Parties of 3 NOT sharing a triple room: less $1,600
Parties of 4: less $2,300
Parties of 5: less $2,800
Parties of 6-7: less $3,200
Parties of 8: less $3,400
Parties of 9: less $3,600
Parties of 10: less $3,700
Prices are subject to change.
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Hotels
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BRONZE |
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Tel Aviv
Tiberias
Jerusalem |
Prima Tel Aviv
(Superior Room)
Nof Ginosar or Rone Beach
Arthur or Prima Royal |
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SILVER |
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Tel Aviv
Tiberias
Jerusalem |
Tal by the Beach
Sophia
Leonardo Boutique |
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GOLD |
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Tel Aviv
Tiberias
Jerusalem |
Dan Tel Aviv
(Tel Aviv Room)
Magdala
Inbal
(Standard New City View Room)
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PLATINUM |
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Tel Aviv
Tiberias
Jerusalem |
Dan Tel Aviv
(Executive Sea View Room)
Galei Kinnereth
(Kinnereth Balcony Room)
Orient
(Old City View Room) |
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Listed hotels are based on availability and may be substituted with others of similar quality.
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Travel Tips
The climate of Israel is warm and sunny for most of the year. Winters are short but can be cold and rainy. Rainfall is mostly limited to between November and April.
In general, Jerusalem is cooler than Tel Aviv. The hottest areas are those below sea level - the Jordan Valley, the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and
the areas around Eilat.
May-October is the ideal time to visit Israel.
A current passport, valid for at least six months from your scheduled return date, is the only documentation required of American citizens to enter Israel. If planning to visit any Arab or Muslim states, excluding Egypt and
Jordan, you can request that the Immigration authorities stamp a piece of paper rather than your passport.
No immunizations are necessary to visit Israel.
Casual, comfortable clothing is fine for touring. Skirts and slacks or jeans are okay anywhere. In the winter, you’ll need a medium weight coat and a cardigan or pullover should be packed for possibly chilly summer evenings. Pack things you can layer. Midday and afternoon can be considerably warmer than mornings and evenings.
Religious sites are not open to anyone dressed immodestly; men and women must cover their legs and shoulders. Arms must be covered in all mosques
and temples. Men must cover their heads in Jewish places of worship.
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes are a must. Bring an old pair of sneakers or water shoes for walking
on the rocky sea bed of the Dead Sea.
Bring sunglasses and a sun hat.
The currency of Israel is the New Shekel and it is divided into 100 Argorot. Money can be changed at banks and in hotels. Many Israelis will talk in terms of American dollars when quoting prices. Most major credit cards are accepted in Israel.
The electric current is 110-240 volts. Wall plugs are the round, two pronged European type
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INCLUDED IN PRICE
• 8 nights hotel, with buffet breakfast daily.
• Private transfers.
• 7 days of touring in a private, air-conditioned van, with a licensed, English-speakingl guide, as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fees, as per itinerary.
• Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
• Baggage handling at airport and hotels.
• Hotel service fees and taxes.
• Electronic travel documents.
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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
• Travel insurance, highly recommended.
• Airfare.
• Meals other than specified.
• Personal expenses.
• Departure taxes.
• Tips to guides, drivers, hotel porters, etc.
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MAP
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TERMS
• A deposit of $500 per person, per country
booked is required
upon booking the tour.
• Final payment is due sixty days prior to departure.
• If booking within 21 days of travel, an additional
fee of $75 per person will apply.
• A change fee of $50 per person will apply to any
changes made by the traveler after confirmation
has been sent.
Transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment
and other services are sold on a partially refundable
basis depending upon the date, in relation
to the departure date, such services are cancelled.
The cancellation fees and calculations are set
forth below:
• 61 days or more prior to departure, a service fee of
$100 per person, per country will apply.
• If a tour is cancelled 60 days or less from departure
date and full payment has not been received in our
office, the deposit will then be forfeited in full.
• Once full payment has been received, any refund
made will be subject to a $75 per person administration
fee.
• 59 to 30 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 50% of the tour cost will apply.
• 29 to 15 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 75% of the tour cost will apply.
• 14 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
• No refund will apply to any unused services including
but not limited to flights, accommodations,
touring, meals and/or transportation.
Click for complete Terms & Conditions.
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