Few places on earth stir the heart, mind, and soul like Israel. On our 12-day, small-group adventure, we’ll explore the remarkable culture and miraculous nature of this land. We’ll get to know Israelis in all walks of life, from artists to kibbutzniks. We’ll eat (and learn to cook) their foods, drink their wines, and shop in their marketplaces. We’ll visit sites that have shaped the course of humanity — including the caves of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the streets of Nazareth, and the mountain fortress of Masada. With the help of expert guides, we’ll seek the true meaning of the sights we see. If we wish, we can delve even deeper, with a five-day, post-program option in Jordan, featuring Amman and the extraordinary Petra necropolis.
Comprehensive pricing: Round-trip air, accommodations, extensive meal plan, numerous excursions, gratuities, and more are all included. Space is limited. Book soon.
Trip Highlights
Join us on an inspiring adventure of Biblical proportions.
- Feel the energy of cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, explore its arts and culture, and discover the distinctive Bauhaus architecture of its “White City” district
- Find epic history at every turn, from the original settlement of the City of David to Jesus’ boyhood home in Nazareth
- Stand on the Golan Heights and take in a sweeping view of Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan
- Ascend by cable car to Masada, where Jewish patriots made their last stand against a Roman legion, 2000 years ago
- Examine the many ancient treasures of the Israel Museum, including the Dead Seas Scrolls and a scale model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple era
- Travel to two of the Middle East’s most moving places: Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust, and the site of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
- Experience many facets of Israeli life: visit artists’ homes and workshops, tour a working farm, shop in a legendary market, and take an ethnic cooking class
- Get in-depth insights into the region and its people
- Spend nights in inspiring surroundings, including Jerusalem’s iconic King David Hotel, a century-old kibbutz, and a historic hotel on the Sea of Galilee