During February half-term!
The
of the
Land
Book
a 9 day tour of Israel and Palestine
based in Galilee, Bethlehem and Jerusalem
led by Mike Fuller
Mike Fuller is a Baptist Minister,
international Bible teacher, New Wine
speaker, teacher of Religious Studies,
and author of “The Entire Story of the
Bible in 50 Minutes”.
Saturday 11th February
Morning flight from
London Heathrow
to Tel Aviv
Saturday 11th February
On to our
Hotel in
Tiberias,
overlooking
the Sea of
Galilee
Evening free!
Sunday 12th February
After an introduction to
the Galilee, we first view
the 2000 year old
“Jesus boat” …
Sunday 12th February
We then sail across the lake on a replica of this boat,
pausing on the lake for our Sunday worship…
Sunday 12th February
We visit Kursi on the Sea of Galilee - the site associated
with the story of the “Gadarene swine” …
Sunday 12th February
… continue to Capernaum (Jesus’ home town) …
Sunday 12th February
… where we see
Peter’s house and the
ancient synagogue.
Sunday 12th February
We visit Tabgha
(associated with the
feeding of the 5000, and
one of Jesus’ resurrection
appearances)
Sunday 12th February
We end the day with worship together
on the “Mount of the Beatitudes”
Monday 13th February
Today we explore
Galilee more,
passing Mount
Tabor
(site of the
Transfiguration) …
Monday 13th February
We visit Cana (the site
of Jesus’ first miracle,
turning water into
wine) …
Monday 13th February
In Nazareth, we visit sites connected with the
childhood of Jesus …
Monday 13th February
… and the Mount of the Precipice, where Jesus walked
through the crowd that sought to throw him down …
Monday 13th February
… we also visit Nazareth Village, built to show life and
trades in the time of Jesus
Tuesday 14th February
Leaving the Galilee,
we drive south
passing through the
Wadi Kelt (the valley
of the shadow of
death) and St
George’s Monastery
Tuesday 14th February
Arriving in Jerusalem, we view the city from the top
of the Mount of Olives …
Tuesday 14th February
We see the Western
Wall - a buttressing wall
which is all that remains
of the Temple …
… hopefully, seeing a
Bar Mitzvah…
Tuesday 14th February
We visit the tunnels under
the Temple Mount
Tuesday 14th February
We continue to see the
excavations of David’s city
Tuesday 14th February
… and, for those who want,
walk through Hezekiah’s
tunnel, emerging at the
Pool of Siloam
Tuesday 14th February
Our new hotel is
within the
Palestinian
territory, in
Bethlehem
Wednesday 15th February
In the morning we visit Herodion, one of Herod’s palaces
…
Wednesday 15th February
… the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem …
Wednesday 15th February
… the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem …
Wednesday 15th February
We see the “Shepherds’
Fields” …
Wednesday 15th February The remainder of the day
is free to meet local Arab
Christians, visit the
Bethlehem Bible College,
and visit a local school
Thursday 16th February
We travel to Bethany to see the tomb of Lazarus …
Thursday 16th February
….and then walk into
Jerusalem from the
Mount of Olives,
following the route
Jesus took on the first
Palm Sunday …
Thursday 16th February
…. stopping at the
Dominus Flavit church,
which marks the
place where Jesus
wept over Jerusalem
Thursday 16th February
We spend some time with contemplation and worship
at Gethsemane …
Thursday 16th February
… and then follow the “Last path”
through the Kidron valley …
Thursday 16th February
… and visit a possible site
of Caiaphas’ house
Thursday 16th February
We see a possible location of the Upper Room …
Thursday 16th February
We then settle into our new hotel in Jerusalem
Friday 17th February
We visit the
Bethesda
pool, where
Jesus healed
the
paralysed
man
Friday 17th February
We see the Lithostratus
(thought to be part of the
courtyard from Herod’s
Antonia Fortress)
Friday 17th February
We follow part of the “Via Dolorosa” – remembering
Jesus’ walk to the cross …
Friday 17th February
We see the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre - the
traditional location of the
crucifixion
Friday 17th February
We finish the day with quiet reflexion at an alternative site
for Jesus’ death and resurrection …
“Gordon’s Calvary” and
the Garden Tomb
Saturday 18th February
A free day! In the morning, there will be opportunity to
share in worship with the Messianic congregation at
Christchurch …
… or you may choose to walk the city ramparts, shop in
the souk, or visit the Israel Museum
Sunday 19th February
Our morning worship is in Jerusalem …
… either at Christchurch, an
Anglican Church inside the
city walls with Messianic links
… or at East Jerusalem Baptist
Church, an English speaking
congregation with a number of
Palestinian believers
Sunday 19th February
Leaving Jerusalem, we
visit the newly extended
Yad Vashem Holocaust
museum …
Sunday 19th February
… and then travel on to
Tel Aviv for our
flight home
£1295
 includes half board, ensuite,
licensed guide, all entrance fees
 plus fuel surcharge
 plus tips, lunches, insurance
Please ask for a
brochure with further
details, and a booking
form with full conditions
www.mikefuller.org.uk