Bible Land Exploration with Dr. Mark & Wendy Nimtz | June 16, 2025
Join Dr. Mark & Wendy Nimtz on a Bible Land Exploration tour, starting at $4,496* from Detroit, on June 16, 2025. You will see Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, Galilee, Magdala, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Fish and the Loaves 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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- All Inclusive Pricing
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Domestic Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- First Class Hotels
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- Live Audio Headsets
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- International Airfare
- Administrative Fee
^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 June 16 – Depart & Arrive in the Holy Land
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.
Day 2 June 17 – Welcome to 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 June 18 – 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 June 19 – 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 the 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 June 20 – 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 June 21 – Jericho, Qumran, Masada & the Dead Sea
Head to Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city Joshua conquered (Josh. 6:20). Off 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 June 22 – 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 June 23 – 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 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 June 24 – 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 June 25 – 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 extension Starting from $1298
June 25 - 30, 2025 • $1,298*
June 25 – Free Day
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to explore on your own or just relax at your hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included in your hotel stay.
June 26 – 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 theatre where an onstage whisper can be heard in the top row. Continue to your hotel in Amman to check in for dinner and your overnight stay.
June 27 – 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.
June 28 – 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 your overnight stay.
June 29 – 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.
June 30 – Return to the USA
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
Cairo & the Route of the Exodus extension Starting from $1498
June 25 - July 1, 2025 • $1,498*
June 25 – 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. June 26 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai Travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family from Jerusalem to the Sinai Desert. Cross the border and check into your hotel near Mount Sinai for dinner and rest.
June 27 – St. Catherine’s Monastery
This morning, you can climb Mount Sinai (conditions permitting), where it is believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. Everyone will visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Stay in Sharm el Sheikh, where you will dine at your hotel.
June 28 – Route of the Exodus
Trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast to Wadi Feiran. Then, travel to Elim and Marah by the Red Sea. Continue to Cairo for dinner and a three-night stay.
June 29 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming. Travel as Abraham did to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and to Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid. Also, see the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
June 30 – Cairo
Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church. Prepare for your return flight home.
July 1 – Return to the USA
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.
Nile Cruise Extension Starting from $2698
June 25 - July 3, 2025 • $2,698*
June 25 – 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.
June 26 – 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.
June 27 – St. Catherine’s Monastery
This morning, you can climb Mount Sinai (conditions permitting), where it is believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. Everyone will visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Stay in Sharm el Sheikh, where you will dine at your hotel.
June 28 – Luxor & Karnak
Today, fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor (ancient Thebes). Visit theTemple of Luxor and the Karnak Temple. See the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabaeus, the Sacred Lake, and the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner.
June 29 – Valleys of the Kings & Queens & Esna
This morning, visit to the Valley of the Kings, and then see the Colossi of Memnon, which represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and then sail to Esna, Your dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
June 30 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Enjoy dinner and your overnight stay on board.
July 1 – 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 at Aswan and the Unfinished Obelisk. After exploring Aswan, fly to Cairo to check into your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
July 2 – Cairo
Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Afterward, visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church. Prepare for your return flight home.
July 3 – Return to the USA
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, June 16, 2025From $4496* Register Now!