More than three decades ago now, Deb and I and our kids took a long trip out west. We traveled thousands of miles and often drove much of a day to see just one monument, or site, or National Park. It was a great trip, but the driving was very tiring, as the USA is so very large!
When we visit Israel though, the only long travel day takes place while journeying to Israel itself. Once in country, the sites are so numerous and so geographically accessible, that our days are not filled with traveling, but rather with experiencing these amazing places. Our schedule each day will be fluid as variables can develop that will help us see more, experience more and maximize our time. Below though you will see what a typical day will look like, as well as what our tentative overall planned schedule is.
Typical Day
- 7:00 am – Breakfast Buffet
- 7:45 am – Board Bus
- Noon – Lunch
- 4:30 pm – Back to Hotel
- 6 pm – Dinner Buffet
- Evenings – Free and Explore
| DAY | DATE | PLAN | LODGING |
| 1 | Sun, Nov 5, 2023 | Arrive in Tel Aviv; drive to Herzliya (or arrive earlier if you would like) | Herod, Herzliya |
| 2 | Mon, Nov 6, 2023 | Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, Cana, etc. | Magdala, Migdal |
| 3 | Tues, Nov 7, 2023 | Sea of Galilee Boat, Capernaum, Ginosaur, Migdal, Chorazin, Mount of Beatitudes, etc. | Magdala, Migdal |
| 4 | Wed, Nov 8,2023 | North to Golan, Naot, Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Katzrin, Olive Oil Factory, Baptisms, etc. | Magdala, Migdal |
| 5 | Thurs, Nov 9, 2023 | Beth Shan, Mt. Gilboa, Shiloh, Up to Jerusalem, etc. | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 6 | Fri, Nov 10, 2023 | Jerusalem — Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Walk the Walls, The Shook, Bethlehem, etc. | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 7 | Sat, Nov 11, 2023 | En Gedi, Masada, Dead Sea, etc. | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 12, 2023 | Jerusalem — Model, Western Wall, St. Anne’s, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda, Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Laser Light Show, etc. | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 13, 2023 | Jerusalem — Path of Christ – Upper Room, House of Caiaphas, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb, etc. | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 10 | Tues, Nov 14, 2023 | Your day (explore the old city; take a jeep trip into the desert; see the museums, go shopping, etc.) | Prima Kings, Jerusalem |
| 11 | Wed, Nov 15, 2023 | Flight Home (or continue on with personal plans) | Plane |