What Will I See on a Holy Land Tour? A Day-by-Day Look at Our Feb 2027 Trip

The short answer: On our 10-day Holy Land tour, February 2–11, 2027, you'll see Joppa, Caesarea and Mount Carmel, then the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum, the Jordan River, Jericho, the Dead Sea, Masada and Qumran. After that come Jerusalem and Bethlehem, ending at the Garden Tomb with communion. The tour is $4,995 per person (double occupancy) and is operated by Templeton Tours.

Friend, I still get choked up thinking about these places. People often ask me, "Stephen, what will we actually do each day?" So let me walk you through it. This follows our sample itinerary. A few sites or the order may shift a little for group needs, but this is the heart of the trip.

What happens on Days 1 and 2?

We fly into Tel Aviv, then travel the Mediterranean coast to Joppa, Caesarea and Mount Carmel before settling by the Sea of Galilee.

We land in Tel Aviv in the evening, clear customs, and ride our coach to the hotel for a late dinner and a good night's rest. The next morning we go to Joppa and stand near the home of Simon the Tanner, where Peter had the vision that opened the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10). We'll also see the port Jonah sailed from when he ran from God.

In Caesarea we explore Herod the Great's palace, the amphitheater, the old port and the aqueduct. This is where Peter shared Jesus with Cornelius. Then we drive north to Mount Carmel, where Elijah faced the prophets of Baal, and look out over the Jezreel Valley. That night we sleep in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.

What will we see around the Sea of Galilee on Day 3?

Day 3 is spent where Jesus did most of His ministry: the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Magdala, a boat ride on the sea, and a baptism renewal in the Jordan River.

We start on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. In Capernaum, the village Jesus made His home, we'll see the synagogue and the remains of Peter's house. At Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, there's a first-century synagogue that was discovered in 2009. Then we cross the Sea of Galilee by boat and visit the Jesus Boat Museum. We end the day by the Jordan River, where you can renew your baptism if you'd like.

Where do we go on Day 4?

We head south through the Jordan Valley to Beit She'an, Bethabara, and Jericho, and end the day floating in the Dead Sea.

Beit She'an was a Decapolis city destroyed by an earthquake, and its ruins are huge. We follow the Jordan Valley to Bethabara, the site of Jesus' baptism by John. In Jericho, where Joshua led Israel to victory, we visit the tel where 23 civilizations have been found. Then we take a swim in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. We stay near the Dead Sea that night.

What are the desert sites on Day 5?

Day 5 takes us to Masada, Ein Gedi and Qumran, then up through the Valley of the Shadow of Death into Jerusalem.

We ride the cable car up Masada, Herod's mountain fortress and the place of the Jews' last stand against Rome. At Ein Gedi, the oasis where David hid from Saul, we'll think about Ezekiel 47 and the living water. At Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, we see how carefully God has kept His Word. Then we climb to Jerusalem through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. I wrote about that place in my Psalm 23 reflection.

What will we see in Jerusalem and Bethlehem on Day 6?

Day 6 covers the Temple Mount, the Pool of Bethesda, the Mount of Olives, the Model City, and Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Fields.

We begin at the Temple Mount. We can't go inside the Dome of the Rock or Al-Aqsa Mosque, but we'll see them and learn their history. (My post on the Dome of the Rock's biblical significance tells more.) We visit the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a man who had been sick for 38 years, and the Church of St. Anne. From the Mount of Olives we look across at the city and stop at the Chapel of the Ascension, the Church of the Pater Noster, and Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. The Model City shows Jerusalem in Jesus' day. In the afternoon we go to Bethlehem.

Where does Day 7 take us?

Day 7 is about the places of Jesus' teaching: the Western Wall, the Southern Wall excavations, the Upper Room, the Jewish Quarter, and Yad Vashem.

We pray at the Western Wall, then walk on a first-century street that Jesus Himself walked, at the Southern Wall excavations. We visit the Upper Room, the traditional site of the Last Supper, and the House of Caiaphas. We continue to the Jewish Quarter and the Cardo. After lunch we go to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum. It is a sobering, holy time.

What happens on Days 8 and 9?

These days follow Jesus' last hours: Gethsemane, the Pool of Siloam, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and communion at the Garden Tomb.

We pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night He was betrayed. We visit the Pool of Siloam, where He healed a blind man, then walk the Via Dolorosa through the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We end at the Garden Tomb and take communion together. Friend, the tomb is empty. You'll feel that deep in your heart.

What happens on Day 10?

Day 10 gives you a free morning for prayer or shopping in the Old City or on Ben Yehuda Street before we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the flight home.

What's included in the price?

The $4,995 per person price (double occupancy) covers nearly everything: round-trip airfare from Charlotte (CLT), 8 nights in quality hotels, three meals a day, entrance fees and taxes, tips, a deluxe air-conditioned coach, licensed Israeli guides, a listening headset, and a backpack and tour book.

A $300 deposit holds your spot. You can read the full list on our Upcoming Tours page and learn why people travel with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Feb 2027 Holy Land tour?

It's 10 days and 9 nights, February 2–11, 2027, leaving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

How much does the tour cost?

It's $4,995 per person, double occupancy, with a $300 per person deposit to hold your place.

Will I be baptized in the Jordan River?

If you want to, yes. On Day 3 there's a baptism service where you can renew your baptism in the Jordan River.

Is the itinerary fixed?

It's a sample itinerary. The site notes that specific sites and their order may vary slightly based on group logistics and season.

Who runs the tour?

I host and travel with the group, and the tour is operated by Templeton Tours, a Christian tour company based in Boone, NC. We're joined by licensed Israeli guides.

Will You Walk These Roads With Me?

Seats are limited for our February 2–11, 2027 Holy Land tour, and I'd be honored to have you with us.

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I'm praying for you, and I hope to see you in Jerusalem. — Pastor Stephen Broome