Master Minded Ministries Following in the Footsteps of Abraham

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 January 16: Departure

• Board your flight from Seattle to Amman, Jordan

Full Day Itinerary

Board your overnight flight from Seattle to Jordan. Aloft, we will have dinner, time to sleep, breakfast, and the opportunity to praise the Lord for His beautiful creation from the vantage point of 35,000 feet!

Day 2 January 17: Frankfurt - Amman

• Discover Frankfurt’s highlights on a guided city tour during your layover
• Arrive in Amman, Jordan
• Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in the Dead Sea

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar Lunch

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This morning, arrive in Frankfurt for a long layover. Meet your local guide and set off on a walking tour through the city center, discovering highlights like St. Paul's Church, the Town-Hall, the Museum Embankment, the New Old Town, and the towering Cathedral, all rich with centuries of history.

Enjoy a lunch of traditional German delights before returning to the airport for your connecting flight to Amman.

Later this evening, arrive at Queen Alia International Airport. After clearing passport control and customs, meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel near the Dead Sea. Check in and rest up for the exciting journey ahead.

Day 3 January 18: Tel el-Hammam - Mt. Nebo

• Visit Tel el-Hammam and explore the excavation site
• Stop at Mt. Nebo, from which Moses viewed the promised land
• Return to your hotel in the Dead Sea for an afternoon at leisure

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar Breakfast & dinner

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After breakfast, drive to the excavation site of Tel el-Hammam, which is considered to be the real location of ancient Sodom. Excavations have revealed a large, fortified city that was suddenly and violently destroyed, possibly by a cataclysmic event, lending support to the theory. Explore the impressive ruins, including city walls, gates, administrative buildings, and residential areas dating back to the Bronze Age.

Continue to the most revered site in Jordan, Mount Nebo, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land but would not be permitted to enter. A small, square church was built here by early Byzantine Christians and was later expanded into a vast complex.

Return to your resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the Dead Sea and the hotel facilities.

Day 4 January 19: Dead Sea, Jordan – Arad, Israel

• Transfer to Allenby Crossing to cross the border to Israel
• Meet your Israeli tour guide and transfer to your hotel in Arad
• En route, view the Ginat Footprint

Roxon Desert Arad or similar Breakfast & dinner

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After breakfast and check-out, depart for the Allenby Bridge Crossing and enter Israel. Meet your Israeli guide and begin the scenic drive to Arad.

Along the way, stop to view the fascinating Giant Footprint, one of several mysterious, foot-shaped enclosures found in the Jordan Valley. Believed by some scholars to be linked to ancient Israelite traditions, this site is thought to mark the Biblical Gilgal, where the Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River.

Relax in the hotel until dinner.

Day 5 January 20: Arad – Beer Sheva – Jerusalem

• Explore the archeological site of Tel Arad
• Visit Tel Beer Sheva National Park, thought to be the site of Biblical Beer Sheva
• Stop at Gerar, an important Biblical city

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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This morning, travel through the Negev to uncover archaeological treasures linked to the early Canaanites.

Begin at Tel Arad, where you'll explore the impressive remains of a fortified Canaanite city dating back over 5,000 years. Discover its well-planned layout with residential quarters, public buildings, temples, and an advanced water system, all enclosed by massive walls.

Continue to Tel Beer Sheva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant Biblical cities in the region. Tradition holds that the Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, once lived and led their flocks here. Visit the ancient city gates, the altar, and the iconic well that brings their stories to life.

On your return to Jerusalem, make a brief stop at the ancient site of Gerar, another key location in the Canaanite and Biblical narrative, where Patriarchs and Philistine rulers once crossed paths.

Day 6 January 21: Jerusalem – Hebron area

• Drive to Hebron, one of the holiest Jewish cities
• Visit the sacred Tomb of the Patriarchs
• Stop at Alonei Mamre, where Abraham dwelt and received divine visitors
• Return to Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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Journey to Hebron, one of Judaism’s holiest cities, with a Jewish presence dating back more than 3,000 years.

Visit the significant site of Ma’arat HaMachpelah, the revered Tomb of the Patriarchs, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah, housed within an ancient Herodian structure.

Continue to Alonei Mamre, or the Oaks of Mamre, where tradition holds that Abraham welcomed the three angels and received the divine promise of Isaac’s birth. This peaceful and evocative spot connects you to a pivotal moment in the Book of Genesis, symbolizing hospitality, faith, and covenant. Ruins from the Herodian and Byzantine periods can still be seen, adding a layer of historical depth to its biblical significance.

Day 7 January 22: Jerusalem - Samaria Area

• Start your day with a special visit to Garden Tomb for a communion service
• Explore Tel Shiloh, the first home of the Tabernacle
• Continue to Bethel, Biblical Luz

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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Begin your day with a moving visit to the Garden Tomb, a peaceful site believed by many to be the burial and resurrection place of Jesus. Participate in a special communion service in this serene garden, thought to be the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.

Later, drive to Tel Shiloh, the ancient religious center of Israel. This site served as the first home of the Tabernacle, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept during the time of Joshua, the Judges, and the prophet Samuel. Explore the ancient ruins, walk among mosaics and olive trees, and see how the ancient text comes to life.

Then travel to Bethel, “House of God”, where Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven and built an altar to God. On your return, stop at the traditional site of the Tomb of the Prophet Samuel, another powerful reminder of the deep biblical roots of the land.

Day 8 January 23: Nablus Area – Jerusalem

• Travel north to the area of Nablus
• Meet your Palestinian guide and tour some important Biblical sites
• Visit Joseph’s tomb, Mount Ebal, and Jacob’s Well
• Return to Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Head north to Nablus, biblical Shechem, nestled between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, the place where Abraham first built an altar after entering the Promised Land. Meet your local Palestinian guide and explore this spiritually rich region.

Visit Joseph’s Tomb, traditionally believed to be the final resting place of Jacob’s beloved son, brought from Egypt by the Israelites.

Ascend Mount Ebal, where Joshua built an altar and renewed the covenant after the conquest of Ai. Then continue to Jacob’s Well, the site of Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman, where He revealed His identity as the Messiah, an enduring symbol of grace and revelation.

Return to Jerusalem for an evening at leisure.

Note: This tour depends on the security situation at the time of your visit and will be available only if a permit is granted. If this tour is not possible, an alternative itinerary will be offered.

 

Day 9 January 24: Jerusalem

• Enjoy a day at your leisure in Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Jerusalem.

Stroll the busy streets of downtown Jerusalem, shop in the Old City "suk," and explore the many amazing facets of the world's most desired and coveted city.

Day 10 January 25: Jerusalem

• Ascend Temple Mount and visit the Western Wall
• Explore the excavation of the City of David
• Enjoy a festive farewell dinner

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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Ascend the Temple Mount, identified as the Biblical Mount Moriah, where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and the Jewish Temple once stood. Visit the Western Wall, the last remaining segment of the ancient walls that surrounded the Second Temple. It is considered the most sacred place where Jews are permitted to pray and is a symbol of Jewish yearning for their ancestral and spiritual homeland.

Continue to the City of David, the original core of ancient Jerusalem. Discover remarkable archaeological finds from the First Temple period and walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel, an ancient water channel still flowing today, bringing biblical history to life with every step.

This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner, celebrating the unforgettable journey you’ve shared.

Day 11 January 26: Departure

• Bid farewell as you transfer to the airport for your return flight from Tel Aviv to Seattle

Full Day Itinerary

Your spiritual journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea

Deluxe

Unwind in contemporary comfort on the shores of the Dead Sea at the Holiday Inn Resort, where palm-lined pools and a private beach invite total relaxation. Float in healing waters, indulge in spa treatments made with natural Dead Sea products, or sip cocktails as the sun sets over the horizon. With inviting dining options, sunset views, and warm Jordanian hospitality, this resort is a perfect retreat between desert adventures.

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Roxon Desert Arad

First Class

Set against the dramatic scenery of the Negev, Roxon Desert Arad invites you to experience warm hospitality and personalized service in a unique, tranquil setting. Explore the captivating surroundings through exciting outdoor adventures, then unwind in the hotel's comfortable rooms, relax poolside, or savor refreshments at the lobby bar. From cozy corners scattered across the grounds to delightful culinary treats, every detail ensures your desert stay is unforgettable.

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Dan Panorama Jerusalem

First Class

The Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem is located in the heart of the city offering easy access to the Old City, Bloomfield Garden, King David Hotel and other fascinating places of interest.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

Trip Details

• What should I know before I go? We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
• Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements? Please review the visa & entry requirements.
• Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
• Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
• Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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• What should I know about Israel? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
• What should I know about Jordan? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.