Israel Tour with Pastor Salomon & Magda Ruano
From the Mediterranean coast to Jerusalem’s sacred heart, explore Caesarea, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights on a journey through Israel’s most storied landscapes.
photo by Noam Chen
| Style | Biblical Journeys Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | December 2026 | Group Size | 35 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
Pastor Salomon Ruano and his wife, Magda, are committed to living, working, and serving God with other believers. They believe the Bible is God's infallible word and that it is a privilege to share the Gospel wherever they go.
The Bible comes alive in Israel. You will love stepping into the places you have read about in the Bible. Join them on a life-changing Christian Holy Land Pilgrimage through the pages of the Bible: Sea of Galilee, Jericho, Shiloh, Jerusalem and much more.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from Boise, including fuel surcharges, taxes & fees
- Airport meet & greet with assistance and porterage
- All ground transportation in modern, spacious coach
- 8-night accommodation in first class hotels with porterage
- Breakfasts and dinners daily, including welcome & farewell dinners with wine/local beer
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, Spanish-speaking guide throughout
- Gratuities to guide, driver and hotel meals
Optional add-ons
- Optional excursion: Christian sites around the Sea of Galilee
- Optional excursion: Christian Jerusalem Old City
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 December 3: Depart USA
- 2 December 4: Tel Aviv, Israel
- 3 December 5: North to the Galilee
- 4 December 6: Galilee & Golan Heights
- 5 December 7: Around Galilee
- Optional Excursion: Christian sites around the Sea of Galilee, $25
- 6 December 8: Galilee to Jerusalem
- 7 December 9: Jerusalem Outskirts
- 8 December 10: Jerusalem Old City
- 9 December 11: Jerusalem at leisure
- Optional Excursion: Christian Jerusalem, $120
- 10 December 12: Departure
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 December 3: Depart USA
- Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv, Israel
Day 2 December 4: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Arrival in Tel Aviv, meet your tour director, and transfer to your hotel in Netanya
- Enjoy a welcome dinner
Leonardo Plaza NetanyaDinner
Day 3 December 5: North to the Galilee
- Visit Caesarea, the Roman capital of Judea
- Tour Akko, an ancient port city with remains from the Roman and Crusader periods
- Stop in Nazareth and visit Mary’s Well
Leonardo Hotel TiberiasBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 December 6: Galilee & Golan Heights
- Explore Tel Dan and Caesarea Philippi (Banias)
- Stop at Bethsaida
- Visit Kursi National Park, the site of the Miracle of the Swine
Leonardo Hotel TiberiasBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 December 7: Around Galilee
- Ascend Mt. Arbel for a panoramic view of the Sea of Galilee
- Set sail on the Sea of Galilee
- View the 1st-century Jesus Boat at Nof Ginosar
- Visit Magdala, where Jesus taught the multitudes and healed the afflicted
- Join an optional excursion around the Sea of Galilee
Leonardo Hotel TiberiasBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 December 8: Galilee to Jerusalem
- Visit Yardenit for a special Baptism
- Stop at Gideon Springs, the Biblical site from the Judges period
- Tour the city of Jericho, the oldest known city in the world
Prima Kings JerusalemBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 December 9: Jerusalem Outskirts
- Visit Tel Shiloh, the first home of the Tabernacle
- Explore Herodium National Park
Prima Kings JerusalemBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 December 10: Jerusalem Old City
- Tour the City of David
- Explore Davidson Center Archeological Gardens
- Visit the Tower of David Museum
- Pray at the Garden Tomb
Prima Kings JerusalemBreakfast & dinner
Day 9 December 11: Jerusalem at leisure
- Spend your last day in Jerusalem at leisure or join an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner
Prima Kings JerusalemBreakfast & dinner
Day 10 December 12: Departure
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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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 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 16 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We don't offer travel protection for this package, but we encourage you to purchase your own policy.
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