Have you ever dreamed of walking where history and faith come alive?
Journey to the Holy Lands with your favorite travel hosts Monday Evans and Wendi Davenport Montoya!
The Holy Lands—are calling your name. From the ancient streets of Jerusalem to the peaceful shores of the Sea of Galilee, every step immerses you in stories that have shaped the world.
Imagine:
Why join us?
We are experienced travel agents that have a passion for the holylands and can't wait to share them with you!
Let us help you take that meaningful!
The Holy Lands—are calling your name. From the ancient streets of Jerusalem to the peaceful shores of the Sea of Galilee, every step immerses you in stories that have shaped the world.
Imagine:
- Visiting sacred sites like the Western Wall, Garden of Gethsemane, and Mount of Olives.
- Experiencing powerful moments of reflection and connection
- Float the Dead Sea and have the photos to prove it
- Hear and see where the Bible stories come to life
- Discovering vibrant markets filled with art, culture, and life
Why join us?
We are experienced travel agents that have a passion for the holylands and can't wait to share them with you!
Let us help you take that meaningful!
Your hosts Wendi & Monday seeing the Sea of Galilee
February 21, 2026 - March 3, 2026
Round Trip Flights in and out of Tel Aviv, Israel
Schedule your outbound flight on February 20, 2026 - Departure flight from Tel Aviv on March 3, 2026
Schedule your outbound flight on February 20, 2026 - Departure flight from Tel Aviv on March 3, 2026
Israel is a land of profound historical and religious significance, offering a journey through millennia of faith and culture.The Old City of Jerusalem is a must-see, home to the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock, each a sacred site for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Beyond Jerusalem, explore the ancient fortress of Masada perched above the Dead Sea and float in its famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters. Discover the Sea of Galilee, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by Christian holy sites, and experience the vibrant, modern energy of Tel Aviv with its bustling markets and beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Find also the vast Negev Desert in the south offers breathtaking desert landscapes, ancient Nabatean ruins, and a stark, beautiful contrast to the rest of the country.
At the southern tip of the Negev, the vibrant resort city of Eilat on the Red Sea provides a perfect spot for relaxation, with stunning coral reefs and opportunities for diving and snorkeling.
Beyond Jerusalem, explore the ancient fortress of Masada perched above the Dead Sea and float in its famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters. Discover the Sea of Galilee, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by Christian holy sites, and experience the vibrant, modern energy of Tel Aviv with its bustling markets and beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Find also the vast Negev Desert in the south offers breathtaking desert landscapes, ancient Nabatean ruins, and a stark, beautiful contrast to the rest of the country.
At the southern tip of the Negev, the vibrant resort city of Eilat on the Red Sea provides a perfect spot for relaxation, with stunning coral reefs and opportunities for diving and snorkeling.
Day 1 - February 22, 2026
Day 1
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Arrival in Tel Aviv International flight arrival.
WELCOME TO ISRAEL!!!
Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, meet our representative to take you to your transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. You will have time to relax and settle in. If you want you can use some of the suggestions given by your representative on the way to your hotel about how to spend your first day in Israel or you could spend the day discovering the unique character of the Holy Land and its people.
Hotel: Tal on the Beach Hotel - Tel Aviv
Meals: Welcome Dinner
WELCOME TO ISRAEL!!!
Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, meet our representative to take you to your transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. You will have time to relax and settle in. If you want you can use some of the suggestions given by your representative on the way to your hotel about how to spend your first day in Israel or you could spend the day discovering the unique character of the Holy Land and its people.
Hotel: Tal on the Beach Hotel - Tel Aviv
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Monday, 23 February 2026
To the North...
Begin your visit by heading straight to Jaffa, the picturesque ancient port from which Jonah set sail before being swallowed by the whale, where King Solomon imported the cedars of Lebanon to build the Temple in Jerusalem, and where Peter had his vision at Simon the Tanner's home.
Continue Drive north across the Sharon Plain to the excavations of the ancient city and port at Caesarea National Park. King Herod built Caesarea in honor of his patron Emperor Augustus in the mid-first century BCE, and Pontius Pilate ruled the country from here.
Peter’s story, which you began to explore in Jaffa, continues here when he baptized Cornelius the Centurion in Caesarea. It was from this port that Paul set sail to preach in communities all over the Mediterranean, where he was later imprisoned for two years and appeared before Felix, Festus and King Agrippa. All these events are reflected in the ruins you’ll tour, including the Roman theater, the hippodrome and Herod's palace, as well as mosaics and other remains from the centuries when Caesarea was an important Christian center, and the Crusader walls, moat and gates.
Next stop will be to Al-Mukhraqa, on Mount Carmel, is revered as the site where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. It offers panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and holds significant biblical importance.
Continue to Nazareth - childhood town of Jesus, with the Basilica of the Annunciation; the Church of St. Joseph; Mary’s Well; the Church of St. Gabriel; heading towards south is Mount Precipice, which is believed to be the site where an angry mob attempted to throw Jesus off a cliff. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and the surrounding landscape.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, druze lunch and dinner
Begin your visit by heading straight to Jaffa, the picturesque ancient port from which Jonah set sail before being swallowed by the whale, where King Solomon imported the cedars of Lebanon to build the Temple in Jerusalem, and where Peter had his vision at Simon the Tanner's home.
Continue Drive north across the Sharon Plain to the excavations of the ancient city and port at Caesarea National Park. King Herod built Caesarea in honor of his patron Emperor Augustus in the mid-first century BCE, and Pontius Pilate ruled the country from here.
Peter’s story, which you began to explore in Jaffa, continues here when he baptized Cornelius the Centurion in Caesarea. It was from this port that Paul set sail to preach in communities all over the Mediterranean, where he was later imprisoned for two years and appeared before Felix, Festus and King Agrippa. All these events are reflected in the ruins you’ll tour, including the Roman theater, the hippodrome and Herod's palace, as well as mosaics and other remains from the centuries when Caesarea was an important Christian center, and the Crusader walls, moat and gates.
Next stop will be to Al-Mukhraqa, on Mount Carmel, is revered as the site where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. It offers panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and holds significant biblical importance.
Continue to Nazareth - childhood town of Jesus, with the Basilica of the Annunciation; the Church of St. Joseph; Mary’s Well; the Church of St. Gabriel; heading towards south is Mount Precipice, which is believed to be the site where an angry mob attempted to throw Jesus off a cliff. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley and the surrounding landscape.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, druze lunch and dinner
Day 3
Monday, February 23, 2026
Mt. Arbel, Capernaum & Sea of Galilee
We start our day at top Mt. Arbel to enjoy the best view of the Sea of Galilee.
Continue to Kibbutz Ginosar to see the magnificent display of the wooden Galilee Boat, dating from the time of Jesus, which was discovered, mired in the mud on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Continue from Ginosar with a boat-ride across the Sea of Galilee, stopping for devotions as the waves lap quietly around the boat, recalling ancient times.
Landing near Capernaum, begin to follow in the footsteps of Jesus' ministry in the villages around the Sea of Galilee. This area is known as the “Evangelical Triangle” since most of Jesus’ miracles and teachings occurred around here. Capernaum, often called the hometown of Jesus, with its synagogue, church marking the home of Peter, and dwellings from the time of Jesus is one of its “points.” Galilee.
Then, head west, passing Capernaum again, to stop at the Chapel of the Primacy of Peter, where Jesus appeared to the Apostles after the resurrection, and where you can go right down to the water’s edge in beautiful surroundings. Nearby is the site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes at Tabgha, with its famed mosaic depicting the two fishes and the five loaves Jesus multiplied.
End the day at the nearby Mount of Beatitudes, the hill where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount to the multitudes that stood below, with a beautiful view of the Sea of Galilee.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
We start our day at top Mt. Arbel to enjoy the best view of the Sea of Galilee.
Continue to Kibbutz Ginosar to see the magnificent display of the wooden Galilee Boat, dating from the time of Jesus, which was discovered, mired in the mud on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Continue from Ginosar with a boat-ride across the Sea of Galilee, stopping for devotions as the waves lap quietly around the boat, recalling ancient times.
Landing near Capernaum, begin to follow in the footsteps of Jesus' ministry in the villages around the Sea of Galilee. This area is known as the “Evangelical Triangle” since most of Jesus’ miracles and teachings occurred around here. Capernaum, often called the hometown of Jesus, with its synagogue, church marking the home of Peter, and dwellings from the time of Jesus is one of its “points.” Galilee.
Then, head west, passing Capernaum again, to stop at the Chapel of the Primacy of Peter, where Jesus appeared to the Apostles after the resurrection, and where you can go right down to the water’s edge in beautiful surroundings. Nearby is the site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes at Tabgha, with its famed mosaic depicting the two fishes and the five loaves Jesus multiplied.
End the day at the nearby Mount of Beatitudes, the hill where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount to the multitudes that stood below, with a beautiful view of the Sea of Galilee.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
Day 4
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Jordan Valley
Start our day in Tel Dan, one of the most important biblical mounds in the country. Here archaeologists discovered an inscription with the words “House of David,” and you can see a gateway from the time of Abraham, as well as the High Place of Jeroboam and the Israelite gate.
Continue to Caesarea Philippi, now known as Banias. Open your Bible among the ruins of pagan temples to consider the words Jesus spoke here: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” (Matt. 16:13). As at Dan, you’ll also enjoy the natural beauty of Banias nestled on the flourishing banks of one the Jordan’s main tributaries.
Enjoy lunch at a home of a Druze family.
Continue to Katsrin to visit the remains of the ancient Talmudic Village to understand aspects of daily life at the time of Jesus as they are reflected in Gospel stories.
Our day ends visiting of the ancient village of Magdala, hometown of Mary of Magdalene, included the remains of the old synagogue at the day of your preference, considering it's open until 18:00hrs. Afterwards, return to your hotel.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, druze lunch and dinner
Start our day in Tel Dan, one of the most important biblical mounds in the country. Here archaeologists discovered an inscription with the words “House of David,” and you can see a gateway from the time of Abraham, as well as the High Place of Jeroboam and the Israelite gate.
Continue to Caesarea Philippi, now known as Banias. Open your Bible among the ruins of pagan temples to consider the words Jesus spoke here: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” (Matt. 16:13). As at Dan, you’ll also enjoy the natural beauty of Banias nestled on the flourishing banks of one the Jordan’s main tributaries.
Enjoy lunch at a home of a Druze family.
Continue to Katsrin to visit the remains of the ancient Talmudic Village to understand aspects of daily life at the time of Jesus as they are reflected in Gospel stories.
Our day ends visiting of the ancient village of Magdala, hometown of Mary of Magdalene, included the remains of the old synagogue at the day of your preference, considering it's open until 18:00hrs. Afterwards, return to your hotel.
Hotel: Gomeh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, druze lunch and dinner
Day 5
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Jordan River Valley - Dead Sea
Before you leave the Sea of Galilee area, visit inspiring visit to Yardenit, the baptismal site located at the Jordan River on the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee.
Driving south along the Jordan Valley your next stop will be the ancient city of Beit She'an. On the walls of this once-powerful city that controlled the gateway to the land of Israel the Philistines hung the bodies of Saul and his three sons, whom they had defeated in battle on nearby Mount Gilboa. You can climb to the top of the huge mound of biblical antiquities, and see many magnificent remnants of this city that was the capital of the Decapolis cities where the Gospels say the fame of Jesus spread during his public ministry.
Continue driving down the Jordan river to your hotel in the Dead Sea.
After check-in your hotel, you can take a short float in the mineral rich lake. A natural Salt Lake ten times saltier than the ocean, the Dead Sea provides a relaxing and therapeutic experience. We will have the opportunity to float in the lake and lather ourselves with the natural mud that is replete with health benefits.
Hotel: Prima Oasis Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Friday, 27 February 2026
Dead Sea - Jerusalem
Today we will explore the Dead Sea region, the lowest point on earth, travelling in the Dead Sea environs is a unique experience.
Start taking the cable-car to the top of Masada, scene of the epic stand by Jewish rebels at the end of the great revolt against Rome nearly 2,000 years ago. The new museum at the visitor’s center reveals the secrets of the daily life of the rebels, the story of the excavations, and how the site became one of Israel’s most important symbols.
Drive along the shore of the Dead Sea to the Ein Gedi oasis where we can take a short hike where David hid from King Saul, and you can hike to a desert waterfall. After the walk, stop at the kibbutz for lunch (consumption on your own).
Our last visit in the area would be to Qumran, where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Modern scholarship places a community of Essenes at this site, and it is possible that John the Baptist spent some time with the community here.
On our way to Jerusalem, before heading to your hotel, stop for your first moving view of the Holy City from Mount Scopus, and open your Bibles to read “Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem (Psalm 122:2) and others of the Psalms of Ascent.
Hotel: Prima King Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast and Shabbat dinner
Today we will explore the Dead Sea region, the lowest point on earth, travelling in the Dead Sea environs is a unique experience.
Start taking the cable-car to the top of Masada, scene of the epic stand by Jewish rebels at the end of the great revolt against Rome nearly 2,000 years ago. The new museum at the visitor’s center reveals the secrets of the daily life of the rebels, the story of the excavations, and how the site became one of Israel’s most important symbols.
Drive along the shore of the Dead Sea to the Ein Gedi oasis where we can take a short hike where David hid from King Saul, and you can hike to a desert waterfall. After the walk, stop at the kibbutz for lunch (consumption on your own).
Our last visit in the area would be to Qumran, where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Modern scholarship places a community of Essenes at this site, and it is possible that John the Baptist spent some time with the community here.
On our way to Jerusalem, before heading to your hotel, stop for your first moving view of the Holy City from Mount Scopus, and open your Bibles to read “Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem (Psalm 122:2) and others of the Psalms of Ascent.
Hotel: Prima King Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast and Shabbat dinner
Day 7
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Jerusalem
Welcome the day with one of the most magnificent views in the world: ancient Jerusalem as seen from the top of the Mount of Olives.
On the walk way down, stop at Dominus Flevit Church (The Lord Wept), marking the site of Jesus’ weeping over the city (Luke 19: 37-42). At the Garden of Gethsemane at the base of the mountain, you can spend time pondering and praying about the time Jesus spent here with his disciples before his arrest.
Enter the Old City via Lion’s Gate, also known as St. Stephen’s Gate to the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a paralytic (John 5: 2-9). Christian groups love to raise their voices in song at the adjacent Church of St. Anne.
Walking up through the Old City streets, your next stop can be the Sisters of Zion Convent, built over the Praetorium, where Jesus was judged by Pontius Pilate and took up the cross, marked by the Ecce Homo (“Here is the Man” - John 19:5) Arch over the street. This site marks the beginning of the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Sorrows, which tradition says Jesus went with the cross to Calvary.
Today, it passes through the colorful Old City markets to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This is the site venerated by the Roman Catholic and the Orthodox world as the place of crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
The day will end with a visit to the Garden Tomb. Located 500 meters to the north of Damascus Gate, this ancient cemetery discovered approximately 130 years ago by the British General Charles Gordon has become a moving site in which to recall the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, and spend time in these peaceful garden surroundings in prayer, song, fellowship and communion.
Hotel: Prima Kings Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
1 March 2026
Start the day with a visit to Mt. Zion and its many sites, among them: St. Peter in Gallicantu that commemorates Peter's denial of Jesus before the cock crowed. The church is built over what is believed to be the house of Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned., King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper.
Enter the Old City via Zion Gate and stroll through the alleyways of the Jewish Quarter, overflowing with historic sites and archaeological treasures. Stop at the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Herodian Temple Mount destroyed by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. While at the Western Wall, arrange your schedule to join a public tour of the Western Wall Tunnels by enquiring at the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
Continue to the most ancient part of Jerusalem: the City of David. This area has been excavated more than any other place in Jerusalem in the past 120 years and boasts some of the most important discoveries in biblical archaeology to date.
End the day with a walk through the water of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, named after the king who ordered it hewn to keep Jerusalem’s water from the Assyrians when the city was under siege. A highlight of this visit is a stop at the Pool of Siloam, where new excavations have uncovered the actual remains of the pool where Jesus healed a blind man.
Hotel: Prima Kings Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
Enter the Old City via Zion Gate and stroll through the alleyways of the Jewish Quarter, overflowing with historic sites and archaeological treasures. Stop at the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Herodian Temple Mount destroyed by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. While at the Western Wall, arrange your schedule to join a public tour of the Western Wall Tunnels by enquiring at the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
Continue to the most ancient part of Jerusalem: the City of David. This area has been excavated more than any other place in Jerusalem in the past 120 years and boasts some of the most important discoveries in biblical archaeology to date.
End the day with a walk through the water of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, named after the king who ordered it hewn to keep Jerusalem’s water from the Assyrians when the city was under siege. A highlight of this visit is a stop at the Pool of Siloam, where new excavations have uncovered the actual remains of the pool where Jesus healed a blind man.
Hotel: Prima Kings Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Monday, 02 March 2026
Start the day visiting Yad Vashem, the memorial that honors both the Holocaust martyrs and the “Righteous Amongst the Nations” who have been recognized for their compassion and courage when risking their lives to save the lives of the Jews.
Continue to the Israel Museum to tour the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jerusalem Model depicting the city prior to its destruction in 70CE. Within the main museum we will tour the Jewish Life and Heritage Wing, and view the Modern Art and Archaeology collections.
We will visit the Sorek Valley where Samson lived, and the Valley of Elah to see the site where David defeated Goliath.
Afterwards, return to Jerusalem and get ready for tonight's farewell dinner to taste Mediterranean food.
Hotel: Prima Kings Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner
Continue to the Israel Museum to tour the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jerusalem Model depicting the city prior to its destruction in 70CE. Within the main museum we will tour the Jewish Life and Heritage Wing, and view the Modern Art and Archaeology collections.
We will visit the Sorek Valley where Samson lived, and the Valley of Elah to see the site where David defeated Goliath.
Afterwards, return to Jerusalem and get ready for tonight's farewell dinner to taste Mediterranean food.
Hotel: Prima Kings Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner
Day 10
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Depending on your departure flight departure, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport.
Meet our airport representative who will assist you with the airline check-in procedures.
Shalom, and have a safe flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Meet our airport representative who will assist you with the airline check-in procedures.
Shalom, and have a safe flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Cost | Inclusions & Exclusions
Land Only Pricing:
Shared double room package $3,697 per person
Single room package $5,147 per person
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This cost includes:
- Meet & Assist (smile service) upon arrival
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as follows:
- 1 night in Tel Aviv at Tal on the Beach Hotel - Standard room
- 3 nights in Tiberias at Gomeh Hotel - Standard room. Dinner included
- 1 night in Dead Sea at Prima Oasis Hotel - Standard room
- 4 nights in Jerusalem at Prima Kings Hotel - Classic room
- Visits and excursions in city/cities in private service.
- 9 full days sightseeing as per program in a Luxury air-conditioned vehicle with WIFI. Bus is based on 10 hours a day up to 200km.
- 9 days services of a professional guide.
- Entrances fees according to itinerary
- Meals according to itinerary: 9 breakfasts, 2 druze lunch and 9 dinners including a Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem.
- Audio-vox (whisperers) for the group.
This cost does not include:
- International flights from/to US.
- ETA-IL form (must be filled from 72 hours prior to board your flight to Israel)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic nor non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Excursion not mentioned in the itinerary (evening activities)
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, drinks, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for staff, drivers, guides, rangers , etc
- Late check-in or late check-out
NOTES:
- Please note that the attractions listed in the itinerary are not guaranteed due to availability and weather conditions, and the itinerary can be adjusted based on individual preferences and desires; it serves only as a guideline.
- Order of the visits (each day) may change according to guide's criteria.
