“bible berean israel study group 2026”
“bible berean israel study group 2026”
$4,199
USD
$4,199 USD | 14 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
February12
NEWARK
Day 1 - Thursday
Departure from Newark flying non-stop on El Al Israel Airlines departing Newark at 8:00pm from Terminal B
Departure from Newark flying non-stop on El Al Israel Airlines departing Newark at 8:00pm from Terminal B
February13
TEL AVIV/JAFFA
Day 2 - Friday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 1:10pm where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa affording us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the 1st Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jonah 1:3) to Tarshish. Transfer to our hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in. Balance of day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Metropolitanl Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 1:10pm where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa affording us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the 1st Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jonah 1:3) to Tarshish. Transfer to our hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in. Balance of day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Metropolitanl Hotel, Tel Aviv
February14
CAESAREA/MT.CARMEL/ MEGIDDO
Day 3 - Saturday
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris that linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City and Aqueduct. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa and the Bahai Gardens. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Finish the day at Mt Arbel which stands sharply and prominently over your first view of the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris that linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City and Aqueduct. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa and the Bahai Gardens. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Finish the day at Mt Arbel which stands sharply and prominently over your first view of the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February15
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 - Sunday
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar to visit the museum showing a ancient boat that sailed on the Sea of Galilee from the time of Jesus. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mark 2:4; Matthew 8:5-17). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Matthew 11:20-24) where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar to visit the museum showing a ancient boat that sailed on the Sea of Galilee from the time of Jesus. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mark 2:4; Matthew 8:5-17). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Matthew 11:20-24) where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February16
GALILEE/GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 - Monday
We start the day at Hazor one of the horse chariot cities from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon the highest mountain in Israel and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Kursi the place where a man was healed from demons. (Luke 8:26-39).
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We start the day at Hazor one of the horse chariot cities from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon the highest mountain in Israel and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Kursi the place where a man was healed from demons. (Luke 8:26-39).
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February17
NAZARETH/ BEIT SHEAN /, JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Tuesday
We start the day at Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine at the wedding (John 2:1-11). Continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon before proceeding to Naim where a boy was raised from the dead. (Luke 7:11-17). Drive to Harod Spring the site of the Biblical Battle from the time of Gideon. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the bodies of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Stop at the Jordan River where Elijah stopped before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine at the wedding (John 2:1-11). Continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon before proceeding to Naim where a boy was raised from the dead. (Luke 7:11-17). Drive to Harod Spring the site of the Biblical Battle from the time of Gideon. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the bodies of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Stop at the Jordan River where Elijah stopped before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February18
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 7 - Wednesday
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We drive across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb, and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the high priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the Cardo to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Drive to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We drive across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb, and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the high priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the Cardo to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Drive to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February19
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Thursday
We start the day in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City for a visit to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. We visit the City of David excavations once the capital of the Israeli Kingdom under King David. Explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times. See the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum for an emotional visit. We continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. We will stop next at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament to take a picture of the Menorah, Israel’s national symbol.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City for a visit to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. We visit the City of David excavations once the capital of the Israeli Kingdom under King David. Explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times. See the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum for an emotional visit. We continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. We will stop next at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament to take a picture of the Menorah, Israel’s national symbol.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
February20
VALLEY OF ELAH/ NEOT KEDUMIM
Day 9 - Friday
Drive to the Valley of Elah to see where the battle of David and Goliath took place. Continue to Beit Shemesh to read from 1 Samuel 6:1-21. Visit the Valley of Aijalon (Joshua 10:1-15). Continue to Neot Kedumim- the only Biblical Landscape Reserve in the world, where you can see and experience the Land of the Bible as it was during the time of the bible. Drive to Modi’in the birth place of the Maccabi’s.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to the Valley of Elah to see where the battle of David and Goliath took place. Continue to Beit Shemesh to read from 1 Samuel 6:1-21. Visit the Valley of Aijalon (Joshua 10:1-15). Continue to Neot Kedumim- the only Biblical Landscape Reserve in the world, where you can see and experience the Land of the Bible as it was during the time of the bible. Drive to Modi’in the birth place of the Maccabi’s.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February21
JERUSALEM
Day 10 - Saturday
Today is a free day in Jerusalem to enjoy enjoying last minute shopping in the Old City Bazaars or visiting the many museums that Jerusalem has to offer.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a free day in Jerusalem to enjoy enjoying last minute shopping in the Old City Bazaars or visiting the many museums that Jerusalem has to offer.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February22
QUMRAN/ MASADA/ DEAD SEA/EILAT
Day 11 - Sunday
Drive to Qumran to see the caves where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. We stop at Ein Gedi Oasis to read scripture where David fled Saul. Continue south to Masada and ascend by cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. We stop for a chance to “float” in the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea. Continue south to through the Arava Valley to the Resort city on the Red Sea, Eilat..
Dinner and overnight at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel, Eilat.
Drive to Qumran to see the caves where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. We stop at Ein Gedi Oasis to read scripture where David fled Saul. Continue south to Masada and ascend by cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. We stop for a chance to “float” in the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea. Continue south to through the Arava Valley to the Resort city on the Red Sea, Eilat..
Dinner and overnight at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel, Eilat.
February23
EILAT
Day 12 - Monday
Today is a free day in Eilat to enjoy this resort town on the Red Sea. Perhaps go swimming or relaxing at your hotel swimming pool or on the beach, snorkeling or scuba diving. You can visit the world famous Underwater Observatory to see the coral and tropical fish in their natural environment.
Dinner and overnight at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel, Eilat
Today is a free day in Eilat to enjoy this resort town on the Red Sea. Perhaps go swimming or relaxing at your hotel swimming pool or on the beach, snorkeling or scuba diving. You can visit the world famous Underwater Observatory to see the coral and tropical fish in their natural environment.
Dinner and overnight at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel, Eilat
February24
NEGEV/BEER SHEVA/ TEL AVIV
Day 13 - Tuesday
Depart Eilat and drive to the Timna National Park to see the King Solomon Pillars and the Tabernacle in Wilderness (Exodus 40). Drive
through the Negev and the moon like landscape of the Ramon Crater. Stop for a visit to Avdat and see the remains from the Roman period and 5th century Byzantine churches. Continue to Tel Beer-Sheva (Genesis 21:22-34) now the capital of the Negev before arriving to Tel Aviv for a farewell dinner before transferring to Ben Gurion Airport on El Al Israel Airlines departing at 1:00am.
Depart Eilat and drive to the Timna National Park to see the King Solomon Pillars and the Tabernacle in Wilderness (Exodus 40). Drive
through the Negev and the moon like landscape of the Ramon Crater. Stop for a visit to Avdat and see the remains from the Roman period and 5th century Byzantine churches. Continue to Tel Beer-Sheva (Genesis 21:22-34) now the capital of the Negev before arriving to Tel Aviv for a farewell dinner before transferring to Ben Gurion Airport on El Al Israel Airlines departing at 1:00am.
February25
NEWARK
Day14 - Wednesday
Arrive in Newark International Airport at 6:00am.
Arrive in Newark International Airport at 6:00am.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,199 USD per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group drops to less than 21 paying to a minimum of 15 paying, there will be a supplement of $300 USD per person to the above rates.
Included in your tour:
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
ETA-IL- Entry document to be filled out up to 120 hours upon arrival for all tourists arriving in Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 12, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 12, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT made payable to:
International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6.
CONTACT:
PASTOR LEE PICKETT
TEL: 315-586-3911
Email: pickettline@juno.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email: sara@ihtours.com
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,199 USD per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group drops to less than 21 paying to a minimum of 15 paying, there will be a supplement of $300 USD per person to the above rates.
Included in your tour:
- Round trip airfare on El Al Israel Airlines flying from Newark to Tel Aviv non-stop.
- Return transfers to/from the airport
- 11 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels
- 9 days of sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary
- Buffet Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Modern air-conditioned motor coach
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- Headphones to listen to the tour guide better
- Free WiFi on the tour bus if available
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
- Single Supplement $1,030 USD
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide & restaurant staff of $130 USD per person paid directly to Pastor Lee Pickett during the trip in Israel.
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
ETA-IL- Entry document to be filled out up to 120 hours upon arrival for all tourists arriving in Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 12, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 12, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT made payable to:
International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6.
CONTACT:
PASTOR LEE PICKETT
TEL: 315-586-3911
Email: pickettline@juno.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email: sara@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**