OPBC Documentary Project

Shalom and Welcome to Israel! I am happy to present a suggested itinerary for your upcoming trip to Israel. Excited to hear your thoughts!

Proposed Tour Itinerary

DAY 2: March 18^th, Wednesday – Sea of Galilee and Mount Tabor

• Visit Capernaum, the ministry center of Jesus. Explore the synagogue ruins and Peter’s house church.
• Visit the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the lake. Time for reflection by the water where Jesus taught and called disciples.
• Ascend Mount Tabor, traditionally identified with the Transfiguration. Panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and Lower Galilee.

Overnight in Tiberias

DAY 3: March 19^th, Thursday – Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, and Golan Heights

• Travel north to Tel Dan at the sources of the Jordan River. Walk through the ancient city gate dating to the time of the patriarchs, and reach Jeroboam’s cultic center.
• Continue to Caesarea Philippi at the foot of Mount Hermon.
  Visit the site of Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah.
• Drive through the Golan Heights with scenic biblical landscapes.
• Optional Lunch and hospitality experience with a Druze Family.

Overnight in Tiberias

DAY 4: March 20^th, Friday – Cana, Nazareth, and Megiddo

• Depart the Galilee toward Lower Galilee and Jezreel Valley.
• Visit Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding feast.
• Continue to Nazareth, the town of Jesus’ upbringing. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Nazareth Village area.
• Drive to Tel Megiddo overlooking the Jezreel Valley. Explore the ancient city connected with Armageddon prophecy.
• Continue south toward Jerusalem.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 5: March 21^st, Saturday – Bethlehem and Baptism Site

• Travel to Bethlehem with a licensed Palestinian Christian guide.
• Visit the Church of the Nativity built over the birthplace of Jesus.
• Explore nearby shepherd fields recalling the angelic announcement.
• Continue to the Jordan River baptism site at Qasr al Yahud. Reflect on the baptism of Jesus and covenant renewal.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 6: March 22^nd, Sunday – Mount of Olives and City of David

• Begin on the Mount of Olives with a panoramic view of Jerusalem.
• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested. Walk among ancient olive trees linked to Jesus’ final prayers.
• Enter the City of David, ancient Jerusalem of King David.
• Walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel with flowing water.
• Conclude at the Pool of Siloam, site of healing in John’s Gospel.
• Ascend up the newly opened Pilgrimage Road to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 7: March 23^rd, Monday – Temple Mount and Christian Quarter

• Visit the Temple Mount area from designated viewing points. Discuss the First and Second Temple periods and Jesus’ teachings there.
• Continue to the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic.
• Walk the Via Dolorosa following the path of the cross.
• Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Calvary and the empty tomb. Time for prayer and reflection.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 8: March 24^th, Tuesday – Modern History and Jerusalem Valleys

• Visit Ammunition Hill, memorial of the 1967 battle for Jerusalem. Explore the Western Wall and its historical setting.
• Pass by the Vatican Embassy and discuss Christian diplomatic presence.
• Drive through the Valley of the Giants, also known as Rephaim Valley. Discuss biblical geography and modern Jerusalem development.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 9: March 25^th, Wednesday – Masada and the Dead Sea

• Drive east through the Judean Desert.
• Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Discuss the Essenes and the biblical text tradition.
• Drive through the Oasis of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
• Tour Masada and review its dramatic role in Jewish History.
• Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Time for floating and relaxation.

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 10: March 26^th, Thursday – Shephela and Jaffa

• Drive to the Shephela, the biblical lowlands of Judah.
• Explore valleys connected to David and Goliath
• Track a discovery relating to the Ark of the Covenant in Tel Beth-Shemesh.
• Visit Emmaus, where Jesus appeared after his resurrection.
• Continue to ancient Jaffa, port of Jonah and Peter. Visit St Peter’s Church and overlook the Mediterranean Sea.
• Free time in Old Jaffa streets.

Overnight: T.B.D.

DAY 11: March 27^th, Friday – Departure

• Morning transfer to Ben Gurion Airport.
• Flight departure around noon.

• Farewell and l’Hitra’ot! (“See you again” in Hebrew).

We look forward to lead you through an unforgattble tour experience of Israel and the Holy Land!

Danny “the Digger” and his team