Tour Code: T181123A

Tour Dates
18 November 2023, Saturday – 29 November 2023, Wednesday
12 Days / 10 Nights

Have you always wanted to visit Israel & Jordan but not sure where to go? This tour is designed for you! Suitable for first timers, this tour brings you to many significant places mentioned in the Bible, such as Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Temple Mount and more! You will also visit Petra, in Jordan, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and Mount Nebo. Sign up early to secure your seat!

SPIRITUAL LEADER
Rev Oh Boon Leong is the senior pastor of Mount Carmel BP Church. He is also the associate lecturer in New Testament studies at Biblical Graduate School of Theology. His desire is to allow the Bible come alive and to experience the life and time of Jesus as we traverse the land of Israel and Jordan.

Tour Price
From SGD 5,250.00 per person
The above tour price does not include fuel surcharges and airport taxes. Please download the tour brochure for details.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 SAT, 18 NOV 2023

Singapore – Amman

Assemble at Changi Airport to begin your journey that follows the life and ministry of Jesus, taking you to the many places mentioned in the Bible. Arrive in Amman in the evening. Transfer to your hotel in Amman. Overnight in Amman.

Day 2 SUN, 19 NOV 2023

Petra – Aqaba

Travel to Petra, an ancient stone city carved out of sandstone rock in shades of red, white, and pink, by the Nabateans who settled here more than 2,000 years ago. Proceed to Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan. Overnight in Aqaba.

Day 3 MON, 20 NOV 2023

Aqaba – Dead Sea

Cross the border from Jordan to Israel via Arava Border by the Red Sea. Drive to Timna Park, home to ancient mines and beautiful rock formations such as King Solomon’s Pillars and the Arches. Take a guided tour of the Wilderness Tabernacle, a life-size replica of the Biblical tabernacle based on the Book of Exodus. Continue to your hotel at the Dead Sea, known for its therapeutic benefits. Overnight at the Dead Sea.

Day 4 TUE, 21 NOV 2023

Dead Sea – Jerusalem

Discover Masada, a rugged natural fortress in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. Explore Ein Gedi, a true oasis with waterfalls and wildlife. View the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were found by a Bedouin boy in 1947. Visit Beit ‘Abara where John the Baptist spent much time baptizing here and the children of Israel entered the Promised Land.  Stop by Wadi Qelt that runs through a steep canyon in the Judean wilderness before driving up to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 WED, 22 NOV 2023

Jerusalem

Admire the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. See Dominus Flevit that commemorates the weeping of the Lord when He cried over Jerusalem. Walk down the Palm Sunday Road to Church of All Nations and Garden of Gethsemane. See the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic and sing a hymn in the 12-century St Anne’s Church. Follow the Via Dolorosa believed to be the path that Jesus would have walked on His way to the crucifixion. Stop at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. See the possible remains of King David’s palace, Nehemiah’s wall, Hezekiah’s tunnel, and Pool of Siloam at the City of David. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 THU, 23 NOV 2023

Jerusalem

See the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount, one of Jerusalem’s most recognizable landmarks. Stop at the Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews pray. Take a guided Western Wall Tunnel Tour that reaches segments of the Western Wall hidden from view and allow you to touch original stones. Walk on the Southern Steps where Jesus once walked. Explore the remains of the colonnaded street in Jewish Quarter. Stop at Temple Institute to learn about the holy objects suitable for Temple use as well as the history of the Jewish Temple. See the Model of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Visit Yad Vashem Museum with historical displays presenting the Holocaust. Spend some time shopping at the Mahane Yehuda Market. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 FRI, 24 NOV 2023

Jerusalem

Proceed to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and hometown of David. Step into Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest surviving Christian churches in the world. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields where the shepherds received the news of Jesus’ birth. Step into Upper Room where the Last Supper took place and Church of St Peter in Gallicantu believed to be the house of Caiaphas the High Priest. Spend some time at the Garden Tomb, a perfect place for worship and reflection. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8 SAT, 25 NOV 2023

Jerusalem – Tiberias

Explore Joppa the ancient port city, famous for its biblical stories of Jonah, Simon the Tanner and Peter raising Tabitha. Drive along the Mediterranean coastline to see the aqueduct and the Roman theatre at the ancient harbor city of Caesarea Maritima. Travel to Mount Carmel, probably the best view of the area of Elijah’s battle with the prophets of Baal. Explore the hilltop ‘chariot city’ of Megiddo, possibly the site of the final battle of Armageddon. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 9 SUN, 26 NOV 2023

Tiberias

Explore the impressive archaeological site of Tel Dan once the capital of the ancient northern kingdom. Visit Caesarea Philippi, being the location of one of the largest springs feeding the Jordan River. Stop at Mount Bental where you can see the borders of Israel, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. Overnight in Tiberias. 

Day 10 MON, 27 NOV 2023

Tiberias – Amman

Take a boat ride to truly experience the Sea of Galilee. Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Capernaum, being one of the three key cities of Jesus’ ministry. Stop by the Church of St Peter’s Primacy where the Jesus restored Peter who had denied Him before the crucifixion and Jesus commissioned Peter to look after His sheep. Enjoy the famous St Peter’s Fish for lunch. Cross the border from Israel to Jordan via Jordan River Crossing/Sheik Hussein Bridge. Transfer to your hotel in Amman. Overnight in Amman.

Day 11 TUE, 28 NOV 2023

Amman – Amman Airport

Proceed to Mount Nebo, the famous mountain from where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. Transfer to Amman Airport for your flight home.

Day 12 WED, 29 NOV 2023

Singapore

Arrive home with many wonderful memories and a deeper revelation and appreciation of the Bible.

Note that the above itinerary is subject to change based on the pace of the group, availability and accessibility of sites due to unforeseen circumstances. Time and/or weather will also determine the coverage and visitation of the sites.