DISCOVER JEWISH & LDS INSIGHT IN THE HOLY LAND








ISRAEL REVEALED

ITINERARY

Saturday, Sunday
USA - JERUSALEM 

Departure Day commences with your flight connecting to Tel-Aviv. Arriving at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, after passport control and collecting your luggage you will be met by the 'SMILE representative' assisting us to a forty-five-minute transfer 'Up to Jerusalem' to the Deluxe Jerusalem Regency Hotel or the First Class Jerusalem Gate Hotel. (Or Similar Class Hotels.)
 

Monday
JERUSALEM - GALILEE

Life, Death and Resurrection Theme of the Day

Sites of the Day 

Oldest Jewish Cemetery in the World along a Road to Jericho - So Called Samaritan Inn - Qumran - Masada - Dead Sea - Jericho - Jordan Valley and River
 
Insights of the Day

The Savior told a story of a Levite and Priest and of a Samaritan who ended up extending his self past ethnic identity, saving a life.  With hope of higher life, the Essenes, consecrating their wealth, moved to the Dead Sea wilderness. Learning of the Temple where the sacrifice of a lamb symbolizes the sacrifice of One bringing new life. The Savior coming to be immersed is tempted by wealth.  Zealots at Masada end up sacrificing their lives in vain with hope of redemption. (Ezekiel 37 was the only scripture surviving Masada's ruin. It contains this hope of redemption.) Today, as the land is being redeemed, ethnic identities and border lines are extending in hope of peace.

 

Tuesday
GOLAN - NAZARETH
Keys Revealed - Keys Conferred  Theme of the Day 

Sites of the Day 

Dan Headwaters - Caesarea Philippi - Golan Heights - Nazareth - Mt. of Transfiguration (Tabor)
Insights of the Day 

The Savior, at the Headwaters of the Jordan River, asked, "Whom do men say that I am?" . . . here he named Simon "Rocky" (Peter).  The same water, turning millstones, grinding and producing bread, maintained life.  The "Fountain of Living Waters", bearing the weight of our millstones, gives us health.  The Savior, "passing through the midst of them", taught us to walk in his light.  At Mt. Tabor, above the Armageddon battlefield, Pres.  Spencer W. Kimball opened our eyes to "the highest spot on earth."


Wednesday
GALILEE
Healing Body, Mind and Spirit  Theme of the Day 

Sites of the Day 

Korazin - Cursi -  Hippos - Capernaum - Mt. of Beatitudes - Sea of Galilee Boat Ride - The Galilee Experience
Insights of the Day 

A man healed from identity theft provides the background for the first experience of "Deviled Ham."  Capernaum where He preformed most of his miracles, learn of Jesus, relieving the millstone of death, healing a family as "Talitha" arose.  In The Sea of Galilee, continuing to provide Israel with water, maintains life in the land! On the same water, the sinking Peter (Rock), crying "Lord save me," learns that the "Rock of Salvation" came to save. Tabha derived from Heptapagon or Seven Springs is a source of warm fresh water.  Here the Savior lifted Peter.  On the Mount of Beatitudes, opening eyes, ears and heart, the Savior taught "Come unto me," promising the Healing Spirit.

 

Thursday
GALILEE - JERUSALEM

Teach Me to Walk in The Light  Theme of the Day
 
Sites of the Day

Armageddon Valley - Haifa - Caesarea - Jaffa - Judean Hills

Insights of the Day 

A modern city rising on a dew-endowed Mount Carmel, becomes the resting place of Mormons and Bahais. Learn how feelings of brotherhood can replace persecution. "Almost" was not enough as Paul, teaching Herod Agrippa in Caesarea, challenges listeners to become like "I Am."  Jonah, avoiding the call to teach Gentiles by running to Jaffa, sinks to new heights as the Lord brings him up from the depths of the sea.  Terraces, olive trees and unfinished watchtowers used to maintain peace, remind us that all ways lead "Up to Jerusalem," beckoning us to gather to the Mountain of the Lord to find "Shalom", peace.

Friday
JERUSALEM  

Rebuilding and Restoring  Theme of the Day
 
Sites of the Day

"Holy" Sepulcher - Jewish Quarter - Model City - Israel Museum - Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) - Bethlehem Hillsides

Insights of the Day 

The Savior's atonement (obscured by arguments over ownership of a Sepulcher) manifests itself in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Destroyed by fire in the first century, the preserved and rebuilt ruins of the Holy City remind us of promised redemption. A view of a 2000-year ago Miniature City, revealing Jerusalem's major impact on the world, also reminds us that from the City of Peace (Shalom) came His peace.  In the Israel Museum, ancient temple artifacts reflect the timeless eternity of worship practices. The Essenes' Dead Sea Scrolls reveal a redesigned temple that includes the entire city of Jerusalem. Although they had an understanding of the signs of the seasons, they failed to recognize the Lord and the signs of his times.  Bethlehem hillsides with sheep and shepherds overshadow Churches' disputations of ownership of Jesus'  traditional birthplace. The loneliness, obscurity and difficulty of His birth are sweetly replaced with songs of Herald Angels.

Saturday
JERUSALEM

The Peaceful Sabbath - The Lord's Day - is a free day available for attending LDS Sabbath services at the BYU Center from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. This is a day of renewing, resting or even walking in the Holy City. You may wish to attend an evening branch fireside at the BYU Jerusalem Center.

Sunday
JERUSALEM 
Symbols of the Past, Pattern the Future  Theme of the Day

Sites of the Day

Orson Hyde Memorial Garden - Al Aksa Mosque - Dome of the Rock - Temple Mount Archeological Garden - Yad Vashem - Bet Shemesh (Samson) - Valley of Elah (David & Goliath)
 

Insights of the Day 

The Savior's House, located on the Temple Mount (where Moslem worship patterns are witnessed today), causes one to ask, "Will He suddenly return home to the same place?"  Memories of destruction at Yad Vashem are supplanted as trees are planted, replenishing the earth and renewing eternal hope. Samson, from Bet Shemesh, a judge in Israel, misused his God-given strength. In crushing the Philistine's , he worshiped himself. David's childlike faith in the Lord brought down a giant with a little stone. Israel, the diamond capital of the world, reveals it's brilliant skills. (Precious gem stones, including a diamond, were used in the ancient Temple.)
 
This evening we have the opportunity of witnessing an entrancing presentation of biblical-to-modern diamond polishing in Israel

Monday
JERUSALEM 

I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked  Theme of the Day
'The Footsteps of Jesus'  Video Title

Sites of the Day 

Mt. of Olives (Triumphal Entry) - Western (Wailing) Wall - An Upper Room - Gethsemane - Caiphas' House - The Antonia Fortress (Pilate) - Golgotha - The Garden Tomb

Insights of the Day 

The Savior brought Lazarus out of a grave, causing a Bethany family to reunite, helping us understand that families can be together forever! Ancient money changers, who assisted people with temple worship, are remembered as one sees temple-like clothing and ritual celebration at the Western (Wailing) Wall. The symbolism of Passover rituals set the stage for understanding the Last Supper and the sacrament. The Mount of Olives, the place of the Red heifer sacrifices, is also where the Savior's blood stained atoning sacrifice occurred. He will return to the same mount in red. Walking ancient steps to Caiphas' and Pontius Pilate's palaces, reminds us of the mocking trials He endured. Remembering the reason he came, along the roadway to a visible place of execution. Close by, a Jewish Garden Tomb of the first century, is empty, quietly reminding us that He lives. He suffered, died, and came alive again, preparing the way for us to be together with Him and our Father in Heaven.

Tuesday
ISRAEL - USA
Today is Departure Day. Saying "SHALOM" is the traditional 'hello' and 'goodbye' and means "PEACE". May peace be with you as your Holy Land experience continues giving you eternal memories of the land, the people and the scriptures. As you share these with others, you may hope to return with other family and friends!

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The Time to Visit Israel is NOW

You sense it the minute you step down from the airplane at Ben Gurion Airport. There's something familiar, yet, very different about this land called ISRAEL. You will soon be seeing some of the ancient places of the Bible. They are all here -- places you've heard about since you were a child are now welcoming you to the Holy Land of Israel.

Daniel Rona will be your guide in Israel. His Jewish background and gospel knowledge will give you unparalleled insights to the Holy Lands.

 ISRAEL TOURS INFORMATION & ITINERARY

Air Arrangements:
* Air arrangements are included if requested -- upon availability

In Israel:
* Six Nights Accommodations at the Deluxe Class Jerusalem Regency Hotel or the First Class Jerusalem Gate Hotel (Or Similar Class Hotels)

* Three Nights at the Deluxe Health-Spa Mizpe Hayamim or a First Class Kibbutz Guest Hotel in the Galilee (Or Similar Class Hotels)

* Breakfasts and Dinners Daily, Lunches on all Full Days Touring

* Seven Generous Full Days Touring in Israel with Daniel Rona

* Sabbath in Israel Is a Free Day

* Entrance Fees to Specified Sites with Masada Cable Car & Boat Ride in Galilee

* Assisted International Arrival and Departure Transfers

* Gratuities to Hotel Staff, Drivers and Guide in Israel

* A Memory Book with Scripture References, Hymns and Journal Space

Your Responsibility:
Visa, Additional Taxes, Stopover Fees, Cancellation Insurance, Drinks, Room Services and Additional Voluntary Tips.

Exclusive Feature: 
Daniel pioneered the use of a specially designed state-of-the-art transmitter with a receiver headset system for every member of his tour. His English is crystal clear . . . you'll hear every word along with selected beautiful music renditions! In Israel, the tour itinerary follows spiritual events rather than just site-seeing. At the end of each day, events are summarized with specially prepared video programs produced for worldwide television. 

Please Note:
Periodically, changes in airlines, hotels and/or itineraries are necessary due to circumstances beyond our control. Any changes are made with your interests in mind. Unused services are not refundable.

Holy Lands Revealed's Reservation Form and the information in it are a binding part of this publication which is subject to the Terms and Conditions on the Reservation Form.