Israel Pilgrimage
Step into the pages of Scripture as we travel through Israel, walking where Jesus walked and experiencing the land of the Bible in a powerful way. This once-in-a-lifetime trip will bring the stories of faith to life as we explore ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biblical history.
Highlights include:
Dates: April 13-25, 2026.
Estimated Cost: $8,700
Your Next Steps
*Notice of Partnership and Participant Approval
This trip is organized in partnership with Jerusalem Tours International, which will manage all registrations through its official portal. The trip is a ministry of Generations Christian Church (GCC) and will be facilitated by Pastor Johnny Scott.
All participants are subject to approval by GCC, regardless of registration or payment made through Jerusalem Tours International. GCC reserves the sole right to accept or deny any applicant at its discretion. In the event that an application is not approved, any payments made through Jerusalem Tours International on behalf of the applicant will be refunded in full.
Highlights include:
- Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth & Galilee – See the ancient harbor city, Mount Carmel, and Nazareth Village; sail across the Sea of Galilee and enjoy a St. Peter’s Fish dinner.
Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Golan Heights & Jordan River – Visit the Sermon on the Mount site, walk through ruins where Jesus taught, and share a special baptism service at the Jordan River.
Dead Sea, Masada & Qumran – Float in the Dead Sea, visit the fortress of Masada, and see where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Jerusalem – Explore the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, the Old City, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, Southern Steps, and the Pool of Siloam. Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial, and stand at the Garden Tomb.
Bethlehem & Shepherds’ Field – Worship near the fields where angels announced Jesus’ birth.
This immersive journey includes guided tours, daily breakfast and dinner, special group meals, worship moments, and unforgettable spiritual experiences.
Dates: April 13-25, 2026.
Estimated Cost: $8,700
Your Next Steps
*Notice of Partnership and Participant Approval
This trip is organized in partnership with Jerusalem Tours International, which will manage all registrations through its official portal. The trip is a ministry of Generations Christian Church (GCC) and will be facilitated by Pastor Johnny Scott.
All participants are subject to approval by GCC, regardless of registration or payment made through Jerusalem Tours International. GCC reserves the sole right to accept or deny any applicant at its discretion. In the event that an application is not approved, any payments made through Jerusalem Tours International on behalf of the applicant will be refunded in full.
Message From Pastor Johnny
The Itinerary
Day 1
Depart USA
Board your international flight to Israel and enjoy dinner and entertainment aboard the plane
Day 2
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Ben Gurrion airport in Tel Aviv, meet and assist through customs by our representative. Transier to your hotel on the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner & overnight. (U)
Day 3
Caesarea - Haifa - Nazareth - Sepphoris Wake up to the beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast drive to Caesarea, visit the amazing Herodian port city. We will gather for fellowship at the ancient Roman Theatre. Yiew the impressive archeological finds of the Roman Hippodrome, the Crusader's fortifications and the 2000 years old Aqueduct, built by King Herod. We invite you to your first lunch in Israel - at the beautiful Harbor. Continue along the Mediterranean, on the road known as the Biblical via Maris - "Way of the Sea". Overlook the amazing panoramic bay view from Mount Carmel, famously known for the Biblical story of Elijah and Baal priests. Continue to visit Nazareth - the town where the Angels' Annunciation to Mary took place and visit Nazareth Village. We will also stop at Sepphoris and Cana of the Galilee, the traditional site of the miracle at the wedding. On to our hotel in the Galilee for
dinner & overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Galilee Today we explore the surroundings of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus spent 3 years of his ministry. We will start with a visit to Magdala where the new excavation of an Ancient Church and an Old Synagogue, this is the town of Mary Magdalen. Visit Capernaum, the "Town of Jesus". Walk along the ruins of the ancient Synagogue and St. Peter's home. On to Tabgha, the traditional site of the miracle of Multiplication of the Fish and Loaves. Drive up to the Mount of Beatitudes for a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. This is a perfect place to read "The Sermon on the Mount". Enjoy lunch with the famous St. Peter Fish at a restaurant by the lake. (B, I, D)
Day 5
Galilee- Golan Heights Drive north and visit the Biblical town of Dan where we can see an alter and the Canaanite gate and walls from Abraham times. We return to our hotel through the Golan Heights and visit Caesarea Phillipi located on the Banyas Stream, one of the sources of the Jordan River. Back to the Sea of Galilee for a special fellowship on a wooden boat, cruising on the Sea.
And, then to the Baptismal site - Yardenit, at the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6
Jordan Valley - Beit Sheaan - Dead Sea After breakfast we will drive to view Jericho, the most ancient settlement in the world and the Mount of Temptations. Continue along the Dead Sea — the lowest point on earth, to Qumran, the town where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were written and were found in 1947. Drive by Ein Gedi Oasis, where King David iled and hide from King Saul in a cave. Continue south to our Spa-hotel on the shore of the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 7
Masada & UP to Jerusalem! Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Spa facilities as well as floating on the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest lake in the world. At mid-morning, we will drive to Masada - one of the World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO. Ascend by cable car. Visit the Palaces, the storage halls and the bath house, built by King Harrods. See the synagogue built by the Zealots, Jews, who rebelled against the Romans. We will walk down on the Roman Ramp, built 2000 years ago. On to a very fun visit to the Judean Wilderness for a taste of Father Abraham or Bedouin hospitality and even a camel ride! Jerusalem dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Old City of Jerusalem Today we will explore the Holy-City. Visit Mount of Olives, from here there is a breathtaking view of the Old City. Visit the ancient olive trees at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and the Basilica of Agony. Visit the new excavations of the City of David, the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Enter the Old City on the underground ancient street,
running beneath the Old City Wall. Visit Davidson Center, the Wailing Wall, St Ann Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Jewish Quarter and see the Burnt House — a high priest house from second Temple era, the Cardo and the Herodian Quarter excavations. On to Zion Gale and Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room and David's Tomb. Visit the prison where Jesus was held, at the foundations and basement of the church of St. Peter Galicantu, built on the site of the House of the high priest Caiaphas.
Day 9
The New City of Jerusalem After breakfast drive to the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. See the Menorah with its beautiful carving of Biblical scenes. Visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are exhibited. See the Model oi Jerusalem as it was 2000 years ago, at Jesus time. Continue to Yad Vashem — The Holocaust Memorial. After a complimentary lunch, In the evening, after dinner at the hotel, enjoy the fascinating Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David or City of David (if it is not raining). (B, D)
Day 10
Shephards' Field of Bethlehem and Hebron Drive to Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, for a panoramic view over the town of Bethlehem and the Shepherd's Field. On to a very special visit to Hebron in the Judean hills meet the Jewish people there with an incredible story, King David's 1st capital and where Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca and Jacob/Israel & Leah all lie in rest. Drive back to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. After dinner, walk & shop the famous Ben Yehuda Street, where you can meet Israeli's and absorb the local culture. (B, D)
Day 11
Sdrot & Beit Shem esh After breakfast drive to Sdrot and the Peace Wall, the Ella Valley, the site where the Philistine Goliath was defeated by David, the young shepherd. Learn about the unique ancient weapon - the deadly slingshot passing the Biblical lown of Beit Shemesh with some special experiences there! As we enter to the city of Jerusalem we will stop for a vista point overlooking the Old City and make the traditional blessing of arriving to the Holy City. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Morning, after breakfast, is free for personal activities, shopping or walking the ramparts. Early noon drive to Rama, the place where Prophet Samuel used to "sil" and judge the people of Israel. Visit the Tomb of the Prophet, which today is a mosque and a synagogue. We will conclude our day by visiting the Garden Tomb, where we will have a memorable service at the empty tomb. In the evening celebrate with a Farewell Dinner at a nice restaurant and presentation of the Pilgrimage Certificate. Overnight Jerusalem or late night flight (B, D)
Day 13
Arrive back home.
Depart USA
Board your international flight to Israel and enjoy dinner and entertainment aboard the plane
Day 2
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Ben Gurrion airport in Tel Aviv, meet and assist through customs by our representative. Transier to your hotel on the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner & overnight. (U)
Day 3
Caesarea - Haifa - Nazareth - Sepphoris Wake up to the beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast drive to Caesarea, visit the amazing Herodian port city. We will gather for fellowship at the ancient Roman Theatre. Yiew the impressive archeological finds of the Roman Hippodrome, the Crusader's fortifications and the 2000 years old Aqueduct, built by King Herod. We invite you to your first lunch in Israel - at the beautiful Harbor. Continue along the Mediterranean, on the road known as the Biblical via Maris - "Way of the Sea". Overlook the amazing panoramic bay view from Mount Carmel, famously known for the Biblical story of Elijah and Baal priests. Continue to visit Nazareth - the town where the Angels' Annunciation to Mary took place and visit Nazareth Village. We will also stop at Sepphoris and Cana of the Galilee, the traditional site of the miracle at the wedding. On to our hotel in the Galilee for
dinner & overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Galilee Today we explore the surroundings of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus spent 3 years of his ministry. We will start with a visit to Magdala where the new excavation of an Ancient Church and an Old Synagogue, this is the town of Mary Magdalen. Visit Capernaum, the "Town of Jesus". Walk along the ruins of the ancient Synagogue and St. Peter's home. On to Tabgha, the traditional site of the miracle of Multiplication of the Fish and Loaves. Drive up to the Mount of Beatitudes for a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. This is a perfect place to read "The Sermon on the Mount". Enjoy lunch with the famous St. Peter Fish at a restaurant by the lake. (B, I, D)
Day 5
Galilee- Golan Heights Drive north and visit the Biblical town of Dan where we can see an alter and the Canaanite gate and walls from Abraham times. We return to our hotel through the Golan Heights and visit Caesarea Phillipi located on the Banyas Stream, one of the sources of the Jordan River. Back to the Sea of Galilee for a special fellowship on a wooden boat, cruising on the Sea.
And, then to the Baptismal site - Yardenit, at the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6
Jordan Valley - Beit Sheaan - Dead Sea After breakfast we will drive to view Jericho, the most ancient settlement in the world and the Mount of Temptations. Continue along the Dead Sea — the lowest point on earth, to Qumran, the town where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were written and were found in 1947. Drive by Ein Gedi Oasis, where King David iled and hide from King Saul in a cave. Continue south to our Spa-hotel on the shore of the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 7
Masada & UP to Jerusalem! Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Spa facilities as well as floating on the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest lake in the world. At mid-morning, we will drive to Masada - one of the World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO. Ascend by cable car. Visit the Palaces, the storage halls and the bath house, built by King Harrods. See the synagogue built by the Zealots, Jews, who rebelled against the Romans. We will walk down on the Roman Ramp, built 2000 years ago. On to a very fun visit to the Judean Wilderness for a taste of Father Abraham or Bedouin hospitality and even a camel ride! Jerusalem dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Old City of Jerusalem Today we will explore the Holy-City. Visit Mount of Olives, from here there is a breathtaking view of the Old City. Visit the ancient olive trees at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and the Basilica of Agony. Visit the new excavations of the City of David, the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Enter the Old City on the underground ancient street,
running beneath the Old City Wall. Visit Davidson Center, the Wailing Wall, St Ann Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Jewish Quarter and see the Burnt House — a high priest house from second Temple era, the Cardo and the Herodian Quarter excavations. On to Zion Gale and Mt. Zion to visit the Upper Room and David's Tomb. Visit the prison where Jesus was held, at the foundations and basement of the church of St. Peter Galicantu, built on the site of the House of the high priest Caiaphas.
Day 9
The New City of Jerusalem After breakfast drive to the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. See the Menorah with its beautiful carving of Biblical scenes. Visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are exhibited. See the Model oi Jerusalem as it was 2000 years ago, at Jesus time. Continue to Yad Vashem — The Holocaust Memorial. After a complimentary lunch, In the evening, after dinner at the hotel, enjoy the fascinating Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David or City of David (if it is not raining). (B, D)
Day 10
Shephards' Field of Bethlehem and Hebron Drive to Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, for a panoramic view over the town of Bethlehem and the Shepherd's Field. On to a very special visit to Hebron in the Judean hills meet the Jewish people there with an incredible story, King David's 1st capital and where Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca and Jacob/Israel & Leah all lie in rest. Drive back to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. After dinner, walk & shop the famous Ben Yehuda Street, where you can meet Israeli's and absorb the local culture. (B, D)
Day 11
Sdrot & Beit Shem esh After breakfast drive to Sdrot and the Peace Wall, the Ella Valley, the site where the Philistine Goliath was defeated by David, the young shepherd. Learn about the unique ancient weapon - the deadly slingshot passing the Biblical lown of Beit Shemesh with some special experiences there! As we enter to the city of Jerusalem we will stop for a vista point overlooking the Old City and make the traditional blessing of arriving to the Holy City. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Morning, after breakfast, is free for personal activities, shopping or walking the ramparts. Early noon drive to Rama, the place where Prophet Samuel used to "sil" and judge the people of Israel. Visit the Tomb of the Prophet, which today is a mosque and a synagogue. We will conclude our day by visiting the Garden Tomb, where we will have a memorable service at the empty tomb. In the evening celebrate with a Farewell Dinner at a nice restaurant and presentation of the Pilgrimage Certificate. Overnight Jerusalem or late night flight (B, D)
Day 13
Arrive back home.